Casual Meetups Toronto

Rooftop Social: Chill Saturday Niight Hangout - 3

Please read the complete description before RSVP. On public demand, the third edition of our rooftop social. Come on out for a chill social at my building rooftop. Bring a friend or if it's time to move on from them, come alone and find new ones. 😛 lights and music awaits. BYOB or beverage of choice. Bring things to BBQ. Will bring some snacks but feel free to bring anything else you would like to share. Will limit this to 20 people. 5$ meetup fees. e-transfer: mech.mandeep@gmail.com

Casual Board Games and Pub Social After

The Board Games event is a fun, sociable and charitable event We are a fun, friendly and kind group of people mostly in our 20s, 30s and 40s. Beginners are welcome! We are a very inclusive and social group and we teach people how to play games they have not played before :) We provide a variety of 40+ board games. The games usually take 5 or 10 minutes to learn and 30 to 60 minutes to play. **Time** * Board Games Start time: 630pm * Board Games end time: 10pm * Eat / Drink/ Socialise at a nearby pub afterwards **Location** 30 Leeds St, Toronto, ON M6G 3R8 (Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection) The entrance to the board game room is at the back of the Church. There is a sign on the door that says BOARD GAMES GROUP. Please use the map provided on the event page also. Payment **There are two ways to pay** **$10 by Cash - coins are not accepted. Only bills.** **$11.55 by Debit/Credit card** **Charity Donations** * This is a not-for-profit initiative. Revenue go towards covering costs of the event including venue, insurance marketing, refreshments and board games. Any surplus revenue is donated to charity **Food and drink** * Everyone will get cookies/candy for free * Cups will be provided for tap water * Bring your own food and drink. * Please do not bring CHIPS AND CRACKERS as they make a mess and are greasy * **ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED AND WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY ON THIS - there are no second chances** Photos will be taken at the event and posted publicly for marketing purposes. Please only attend if you are ok with this or tell me when you arrive that you do not want to be in any photos The event is officially hosted by Ace of Math Learning Program Ontario Inc.

Relaxing with Art, Chill Convos and Making New Friends

*Unwind, get creative, and connect with cool people.* Looking for a calm space to do some art, have meaningful (or silly) convos, and meet new friends in the city? This is your spot. I’ll be bringing **colouring pages and markers** for anyone who just wants to show up and relax. You're also totally welcome to bring whatever creative activity helps *you* unwind — think **sketchpads, mini canvases and paint, journals, clay sculpting, wire bending, model building kits, and collage supplies**. We’ll hang out, make art, and enjoy chill conversations in a cozy, no-pressure environment. No experience or talent required — just bring yourself and whatever helps you feel creative and calm. **✦ What to Bring (optional):** *Any relaxing art or activity you enjoy **✦ I’ll provide:** - Colouring pages, markers, and good vibes **Where to Meet (Across from Shoppers at the Food Hall inside The Well):** *The easiest way to get to the venue is to make your way to La Plume restaurant or The Dorset restaurant and turn towards the statue then take the stairs to the lower level. - Shoppers will be on the right and across from Shoppers will be an entrance to The Well's food court. *Make a left and you should see the long tables. - **We'll meet at the long tables across from Shoppers** Come solo or bring a friend — this is all about slowing down, making connections, and enjoying a creative evening together ✨

Korean Martial Arts (Casual Classes) - FREE

***\*\*\*This class is open to all levels, weather permitting; in an event of poor weather conditions class will be changed to a regular class\*\*\**** **Come workout, have fun, relieve your stress, and meet your fellow neighbours!** Welcoming interested people to join our FREE classes every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and every Sunday afternoon from 2:30PM-4:30PM near Bathurst/Lake Shore area. Classes are led by our event organizer, Master **Dave Crook**, a seasoned 4th degree black belt Hapkido practitioner from a respected academy with many years of experience in this art and various others. **About this form of martial arts:** Hapkido is a hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing techniques, kicks, punches, and other striking attacks. **How to join:** Join this group/event and directly message me with your interest. **Q: Is this completely FREE?** A: Yes, classes/lessons are completely FREE **Q: Do I require a gi/uniform to participate?** A: Gi is completely optional, only required when doing groundwork grappling/throw techniques **Q: Are there grading and belt progression?** A: Yes, there are grading and belts, which will cost $30 just to cover the cost, testing will done when YOU are comfortable and ready! **Current Martial Artists Belt Status:** 1x Masters - 4th Degree Black Belt 1x Yellow Belt (former red belt) 1x Yellow Stripe Belt 134x White Belts **Belt Colours - Progression in Descending Order:** * White Belt * Yellow Stripe Belt * Yellow Belt * Orange Stripe Belt * Orange Belt * Green Stripe Belt * Green Belt * Blue Stripe Belt * Blue Belt * Red Stripe Belt * Red Belt * Black Stripe Belt * Black Belt **Curriculum of Techniques** **White Belt to Yellow Stripe:** **Strikes (all strikes from left wrist grab, striking with right)** 1\. Sword Strike to Clavicle 2\. Nunchuk Strike to Temple 3\. Companion Sword Strike with Elbow Strike to Solar Plexus 4\. Spear Hand to Femoral Artery 5\. Palm Strike to Floating Rib 6\. Spear Hand to Trachea **Breakaways (all breakaways from right wrist grab)** 1\. Latissimus Dorsi push with bucking back fist 2\. When pulled with bucking back fist 3\. When pushed with bucking back fist 4\. Downward break away with elbow strike 5\. Live\-hand tricept push up with elbow strike 6\. Assisted tricept push\-up with elbow strike **Take Downs (performed both sides)** 1\. Pivot throw Joint Locks (all joint locks from right wrist grab) 1\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 2\. 'Kul Nut Key' to elbow 45 degrees 3\. One inch bow 4\. Side wrist lock \- bend elbow 5\. Side elbow lock 6\. Elbow lock controlled **Escapes From Mounted Position (all from opponent on mount position - performed both sides)** 1\. Escape to Mount 2\. Escape to Guard 3\. As punches are received \- buck \- single arm hook \- roll 4\. As punches are received \- buck \- shoulder walk \- two arm hook \- guard 5\. Escape when head is locked 6\. Escape when head is locked with high mount **Kicks (both sides)** 1\. Side kick **To learn more about Hwa Won Yue Hapkido visit our website here:** http://www.hapkidohwawonyue.ca/toronto.html#

KARAOKE!!!!!! FRI JULY 24 AT ARCHIBALDS. NO MEETUP FEES

NO MEETUP FEES!!!!!! This is a really fun night out. A great chance to meet new people, have some drinks and enjoy a delicious meal. The Karaoke is a blast!!!!! This is one of our most popular events.

Casual Sunday Gaming at LVLUP GAMES!

OTHER CAFE POLICIES There is an entry fee of 8+tax/person. If you RSVP before the cut off time you will only be required to pay 6+tax/person. The RSVP cut off time is 4 hours before the event starts. We offer coffee and other beverage options. We would greatly appreciate that you not bring outside drinks into the store. This includes resold, prepackaged food from the convenience store. We also offer pastries baked in house, light fare, and some pre-packaged snacks. We permit you to bring food options from the other businesses in the plaza (Henry's Fish & Chips and Vito's Pizza) to support our neighbouring, small businesses. DO NOT REARRANGE TABLES OR MOVE TO OTHER TABLES NOT DESIGNATED FOR THE EVENT WITHOUT CONSENT FROM STAFF. Be considerate of other guests when selecting games from our library and limit the number of games you bring back to each table to two (2) at a time. You are welcome to bring your own games to use in the cafe, but LVLUP GAMES is not responsible for lost, stolen, or otherwise damaged games/components As a general meet up rule (since the cafe has limited seating), it is of the utmost importance that if you plan on attending you sign up for the event. Likewise, if you are unable to make it, kindly mark that you will not be coming so your spot becomes available for another person. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Hope to see you soon!

BRUNCH TIME!!! SAT JULY 25 AT SYMPOSIUM

It seems like everyone loves Brunch. Extremely popular so please sign up as soon as possible. I picked Symposium since it is a lovely setting with a very impressive menu

Free Movies in The Beach - Fantastic Four 2025 + Pre-dinner/Ice cream (Queen E.)

On **Wednesday, July 29th, join us for Free Movies in The Beach, with The Fantastic Four, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.** We will start off with optional Dinner in the Beach, followed by optional ice cream, prior to entering Kew Gardens, where we will settle down for movie start around sunset. This is an outdoor event. If rain is forecast, The Beach BIA will reschedule to a later date and I will post a cancellation maximum 3 hours prior. **Movie Synopsis** Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic herald, the Silver Surfer. **Know Before You Go** * **Seating:** Bring your own **blankets or lawn chairs** as no seating is provided. * **Weather**: bring an extra sweater/coat and bug spray * **Pre-show Activities:** There are pre-show games, trivia, and giveaways starting shortly before sunset. * **Shop & Win:** You can bring receipts from local Queen Street East businesses to enter a raffle for prizes sponsored by the Beach BIA. * **Food:** Pack your own snacks or grab takeout from local Queen Street East restaurants to enjoy as a picnic. You are welcome to join us for dinner before. **COST** Free **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes confirming if you will join for dinner/ice cream/both prior** * You can also just show up at any of the meeting times below A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 1 day prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me for Dinner at: 6:15pm at Gull & Firkin, 1943 Queen St. E.** **Meet me for Ice cream at: 7:30pm at Beaches N Cream, 2075 Queen St. E.** **Meet me for the Show at: 8:15pm in front of Kew Gardens at 2039 Queen St. E.** **Movie Start: Sunset @ 8:42pm** Movie Length: 1 hour 55mins Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

Pique-nique à High Park

Veuillez nous joindre pour un autre pique-nique à High Park! Apportez quelque chose à manger ou à boire, un couverture ou une chaise de jardin, et quelque autre article que ce soit - un joli panier, par example - qui fera bon air à un pique-nique. A bientôt! **Contributions:** If you are a regular with us and would like to support the group, please send any contributions by e-transfer to [diskutomeetup@gmail.com.](http://diskutomeetup@gmail.com.) The yearly donation goal and amounts received year-to-date will be tracked anonymously on [this google sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18GfqYsis8Cf2XGg4KsKQJsY_0Fv3bsSQHwJAxvC1Km8/edit?usp=sharing). Thank you so much for your support.

Monthly Games Event

🎬Free Movies In the Beach - Fantastic Four + Pre-Dinner/Ice Cream (Queen)

On **Wednesday, July 29th, join us for Free Movies in The Beach, with The Fantastic Four 2025, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.** We will start off with optional Dinner in the Beach, followed by optional ice cream, prior to entering Kew Gardens, where we will settle down for movie start around sunset. This is an outdoor event. If rain is forecast, The Beach BIA will reschedule to a later date and I will post a cancellation maximum 3 hours prior. 📖 **Plot Summary:** Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic herald, the Silver Surfer. 🎞️ **View [Trailer](https://youtu.be/Zl63x5nNlxA?si=0oXckefFrcG_BFI5)** **Know Before You Go** * **Seating:** Bring your own **blankets or lawn chairs** as no seating is provided. * **Weather**: bring an extra sweater/coat and bug spray * **Pre-show Activities:** There are pre-show games, trivia, and giveaways starting shortly before sunset. * **Shop & Win:** You can bring receipts from local Queen Street East businesses to enter a raffle for prizes sponsored by the Beach BIA. * **Food:** Pack your own snacks or grab takeout from local Queen Street East restaurants to enjoy as a picnic. You are welcome to join us for dinner before. * **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes confirming if you will join for dinner/ice cream prior** * You can also just show up at any of the meeting times below A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 1 day prior. cancellations will be marked as a No Show. 🗓️ **Event Details** 📍 **Meet me for Dinner at: 6:15pm at Gull & Firkin, 1943 Queen St. E.** **Meet me for Ice cream at: 7:30pm at Beaches N Cream, 2075 Queen St. E.** **Meet me for the Show at: 8:15pm in front of Kew Gardens at 2039 Queen St. E.** 🎬 **Movie Start Time:** **Sunset @ 8:42pm** ⏱️ **Runtime:** 1 hour 55 mins 🎟️ **Cost:** Free 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:** [Click here to join](#) 🎥 **A Quick Word About Movie Etiquette** We love a great film experience. Please: * Turn off your phone * Don’t talk during the movie * Be respectful of others Repeat offenders will be removed from the group — we take our cinema seriously (but with snacks). 👥 **About the Group** This event is open to everyone — single, not single, shy, social, new in town or a long-time local. We're a group for people who love movies *and* making real connections. We also do walks, hikes, restaurants, arts & culture — come be part of it! 🎬 **Group** **Organized by:** Matthew 📧 Questions? Reach out: **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

French at the Royal Conservatory

Join us for an evening of French conversation at B Espresso Bar in the atrium of the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music (near St. George station)!
We welcome all levels of French, and it's free\*.
Venez pratiquer votre français! \*While there is no fee to attend this event, guests are expected to purchase something from B Espresso Bar, in accordance with RCM's restrictions on usage of the cafe atrium space. **Building location:** The Royal Conservatory is at 273 Bloor St W, between Varsity Stadium and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). There are entrances off Bloor St. and Philosopher's Walk. If you enter from Bloor St through the large glass doors, follow the hallway on the left beside the staircase and turn left at the end. (Closest TTC: St. George) **Notes and restrictions:** The host may or may not attend this event. Attendees are encouraged to seat themselves at two or more adjacent tables, as needed. Please form groups of 6 people at each table; do not rearrange chairs and tables to accommodate more people, as this obstructs the narrow walking space. Guests are expected to order something from the cafe, and are asked to please refrain from bringing outside food or drink. Attendees must leave the building at 8pm when the cafe stops serving. **Contributions:** If you are a regular with us and would like to support the group, please send any contributions by e-transfer to [diskutomeetup@gmail.com.](http://diskutomeetup@gmail.com.) The yearly donation goal and amounts received year-to-date will be tracked anonymously on [this google sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18GfqYsis8Cf2XGg4KsKQJsY_0Fv3bsSQHwJAxvC1Km8/edit?usp=sharing). Thank you so much for your support.