Cultural Celebrations Toronto

🪔 Let’s Celebrate Diwali Together! 🎉✨ with Food, Fun, Friends & Festivities!

🪔 Let’s Celebrate Diwali Together! 🎉✨ with Food, Fun, Friends & Festivities!

Deepawali with Kannadigaru 🪔

🪔 Deepavali Kannada Meetup 🪔 Celebrate Deepavali with us over a traditional Unlimited Banana Leaf Veg Bhojana! 🍃✨ Come dressed in your favourite Indian wear, enjoy a delicious festive meal, and spend the evening connecting with fellow Kannadigas. 🍃 Unlimited Banana Leaf Veg Bhojana 👗 Indian Wear 🎭 Kannada Dumb Charades 🤝 Meet, mingle & network 🪔 Deepavali celebrations $25 CAD per person Send your payments to krishnaswamyswathi@gmail.com First pay, first come! Let’s come together, celebrate our culture, and make this Deepavali extra special! ❤️ Deepavali habbada shubhashayagalu! 🪔

🚐 Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake Road Trip! Saturday, October 17

**🚐 Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake Road Trip!** **Saturday, October 17** Let’s hit the road for another Doors Open adventure! We’ll be heading to beautiful **Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake** to explore historic buildings, cultural sites, and hidden spaces that are rarely open to the public. Nick has been a **Doors Open Toronto volunteer for over two decades**, and he always enjoys checking out Doors Open events in other cities. Niagara-on-the-Lake is known for its incredible heritage architecture, charming streets, and fascinating history—making it a perfect destination for a Doors Open day trip. *** ### 🏛️ What is Doors Open? If you’ve never attended before, **Doors Open** is a free architectural and cultural event held in communities across Ontario. For one special weekend, cities open the doors to historic buildings, cultural institutions, churches, theatres, and other interesting spaces—many of which are normally closed to the public. Visitors can explore at their own pace, learn about local history, and sometimes go behind the scenes with guided tours or special access. Learn more about the event here: 👉 [https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/pages/events/niagara-on-the-lake](https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/pages/events/niagara-on-the-lake) *** ### 🗓️ The Plan * **Departure:** 8:00 AM from just outside **Christie Station** * **Transportation:** Rental minivan or SUV * **Destination:** **Niagara-on-the-Lake** * Spend the day exploring **Doors Open sites around town** * Time permitting we may be able to visit Niagara Falls after for a few photos/sightseeing * **Return to Toronto:** Around **6:00 PM**, depending on traffic You’re welcome to explore with the group or wander off to check out sites that interest you most. The day will be relaxed and flexible. *** ### 🍽️ Food & Drink You are responsible for **your own food and drink purchases** throughout the day. *** ### 💰 Cost **$60 round-trip** This covers: * Car rental * Insurance * Fuel To secure your spot, **all participants must e-transfer $60 to:** 📧 **[nicolasbello@yahoo.com](mailto:nicolasbello@yahoo.com)** Spots are limited based on vehicle capacity, so please RSVP only if you’re able to commit. *** ### 🌦️ Weather Note This event **runs rain or shine**, so please **dress appropriately for the weather**. The good news is that we’ll be **inside most of the time**, but there will still be some walking between locations. *** ### 🎒 What to Bring * Comfortable walking shoes * Curiosity & good vibes * A little patience for traffic (it’s part of the road-trip charm!) Join us for a fun architectural adventure and a chance to explore one of Ontario’s most historic towns. 🚐🏛️

Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration

Join us for a special celebration of Mexican culture and food with activities including live music, traditional dancing, Mexican food, market and crafts. This event is free. We'll first meet at noon OUTSIDE Castle Frank Station then take a nice 30 minute walk through the Don Valley to see the fall leaves then on to the Brickworks for the free festival. Please dress warmly as the festival is OUTSIDE. This is a highly recommended event. There is free street parking near the station. While there is food available to purchase at the festival there will be long lineups you might want to bring some food with you. Lots to see and do, check it out at: [https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw34sFM-wPYjAt5UiMv7_my_)

Free event. CBC Because News . Quiz show taping

I took the group to a few of these already. Great times always. [Because News](https://www.cbc.ca/radio/becausenews/about-because-news-1.4344480) is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host and award-winning comedian Gavin Crawford makes games out of the headlines, along with a panel of comedians and celebrities. It's also become [somewhat of a TikTok hit](https://www.niemanlab.org/2023/10/wait-wait-dont-tell-me-how-this-canadian-radio-show-became-a-tiktok-hit/) Note - very limited, sold out event. **Only sign up if you can 100% commit to attend.** Meet 6PM Doors open 6:30PM Taping should end around 8:30PM. **THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THOSE THAT WANT TO BE SOCIAL, MAKE FRIENDS, THAT ARE SINGLE OR NOT SINGLE. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF OTHER EVENTS LIKE, MOVIES, WALKS, HIKES, ARTS & CULTURE AND RESTAURANTS. WE LOVE TO SUPPORT MEMBERS TO SOCIALIZE AND TO FORM LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIPS.** **Rules:** [Click Here!](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-movies-and-social-group/events/293241263/) **Getting The Best Out Of MeetUp:** [Click Here!](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-movies-and-social-group/events/293241269/) Consider [joining our Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JpUbpvfPcNuFzTJ1VqTLZO) to discuss this and future events too Don't Forget to join our email list (Meetup does not send out emails to everyone in a group) to get our weekly news later about upcoming events: [http://eepurl.com/hKt76f](http://eepurl.com/hKt76f) Facebook group @ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/502945113062739/](http://www.facebook.com/groups/502945113062739/)

Toronto’s BIGGEST Language Exchange Social Event Party + Bonus Class by [TILE.]

**Join [TILE.]** at the **most popular Saturday Language Learning Social Event & Party in Toronto! 🍁** **[TILE.] = Toronto International Language Exchange [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tilelearning/) & [Website](https://www.tilelearning.com/)** **[TILE.]** now has a **2-for-1 special event,** which includes: **1.** From **[6:30 - 7:15 PM](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher):** An optional $5 small group 45-minute **[English language class](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher)** taught by an award-winning certified language teacher with 10+ years experience (OCT, University of Toronto PhD researcher, MA, BEd & HBA) **2.** From **[7:15 - 11 PM](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto):** Our usual huge group **[BIGGEST LANGUAGE EXCHANGE SOCIAL EVENT AND PARTY IN TORONTO](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto)** (Cost: *$5, unless you already paid for the same day 6:30 English class right before, in which which case the 7:15 social is FREE)* Both events happen Saturday on the 2nd floor of the Madison Pub (14 Madison Avenue). ***Attend either or both events for $5!*** **Join us for:** **✅ 💬🌎🎉 Language Exchanges and Learning in a Fun Setting** **✅ 🤝🗣️🥳 Meeting New Friends & Networking** **✅ 🃏🎲 🂱 Group Games & Activities** **✅ 🎸🎤🎧 Bonus Multilingual Music (on special event days)** **✅ 💃🎵🕺 (Post-event) on-site Madison Pub Dancing, Piano Bar, Singing & More!** **✅🍔🍺🍟 On-site Appetizers, Drinks and Food for Purchase at the Bar & Restaurant** Get your Ticket at the door OR buy a [$5 digital ticket online here](https://www.tilelearning.com/events). Meet Toronto locals and international friends. Talk to language teachers and speakers to learn English, French, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and much more! Join us for board games, conversation, dancing, singing, and more! Make sure to get a nametag from one of our helpers. *You **must** read the full event description below before attending. By attending, you agree to all the terms listed.* **[TILE.] Toronto International Language Exchange** event details: * We are on the 2nd floor of the Madison pub on the patio with all the international flags! *The dance floor opens around 10 PM, and the live piano bar singer start around 10:30 on the 1st floor.* **PAY** **$5** right at the event by **CASH, CREDIT, or DEBIT**, or **SEND $5 E-TRANSFERS** to: **JOHN@TILELEARNING.COM**. You can also support the bar by buying a drink or appetizer. \-\-\-\-\-\- **IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER – Meetup Group** By attending any TILE events, including these ones, you acknowledge and agree to the following: * *The organizers and hosts of TILE events are are not liable for any loss, injury, damage, or other unforeseen outcomes that may occur before, during, or after any event.* * *Participation in TILE events is entirely voluntary and at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own safety, personal belongings, transportation, behavior, and well-being. It is your responsibility to assess the risks involved in any activity or location and to act accordingly.* * *TILE and its organizers do not provide insurance and cannot guarantee the safety, accuracy of information, or quality of venues, third-party services, or other attendees.* * *By attending, you release TILE, its organizers, and affiliates from any and all claims or liability, and you agree to conduct yourself respectfully and in accordance with local laws and venue rules.* * ***If you do not agree with this disclaimer, please do not attend TILE events.***

Mexican Day of the Dead Festival

Join us for a special celebration of Mexican culture and food with activities including live music, traditional dancing, Mexican market and crafts. There will also be food demos, food vendors and drinks. We'll first meet at noon OUTSIDE Castle Frank Station then take a nice 30 minute walk through the Don Valley to see the fall leaves then on to the Brickworks for the free festival. Please dress warmly as the festival is OUTSIDE. This is a highly recommended event. There is free street parking near the station. We will be joined by my other meetup group Walk and Roll. This event is free. While there is food available to purchase at the festival there will be long lineups you might want to bring some food with you. Lots to see and do, check it out at: [https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw34sFM-wPYjAt5UiMv7_my_)

$10 Azúcar Latin Social Night

🌶️✨ AZÚCAR Latin Social Night ✨🌶️ Join us on Saturday July 25 \| 3473 Lake Shore Blvd West Message for Eventbrite Ticket Link Tickets: $10 Come enjoy The Latin Experience ✨ We’re excited to be featuring our Colombian Empanadas once again, made with love by our very own Colombian Chef Manuela 🇨🇴❤️ Get ready for a night filled with: 💃🏽 Dance 🎧 DJ All Night 🎶 Latin music & vibes 🍴 Delicious Latin-infused bites 🔥 A beautiful community experience 🍷 Licensed Bar 💵 $10 Cover (Includes 1 Drink Ticket) Your Night of Latin Fun starts at: 🕗 8:00 PM – Doors Open 🕣 Salsa Lesson with Antonio at 8:30 PM ⏰ Social Dancing until 2:00 AM 🎟️ Get your tickets now — experience culture with us 🤍 📍 3473 Lake Shore Blvd West, Etobicoke Let’s celebrate Latin culture, movement, and that feeling that only music can give. Azúcar . . . because life should be sweet 💃🏽🕺🏽✨ Contact venue for any questions: www.abanicodance.com

TOPHATs Photography, Nutcrackers and New Zealand!?!

Join Lawrence, you top hatted host for an evening of New Zealand craft and culinary, followed by LUMINOUS 2026: A Photography Exhibit and then A Legacy in Motion: The National Ballet of Canada at 75. At 5:30pm, we will meet at the patio upstairs at Hemmingways for our social. I'm going to have Boston Clam Chowder with their Sandwich of the Day, and wash it down with a Triple Bogey Lager. http://www.hemingways.to/ 142 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A8 At 6:30 pmish, we will pay our tabs and walk over to the Heliconian Club, to see their LUMINOUS 2026: A Photography Exhibit. Luminous Photographers: Linda Briskin, Brianna Caryll, Lucie Collins, Martha Davis, Kye Marshall, Denise Roberts, Jana Skarecky and Henrietta Walmark Performers: Taivi, Brianna (Bri) Clarke, Kate Marshall Flaherty, Bianca Lakoseljac, Kye Marshall, Elizabeth Ruth, Jana Skarecky and JC Sulzenko Guest Photographers: Simone Creed, Grace Dan, Vivian East, Florence Guttman, Nola McConnan and Tanya Murdoch https://torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/event-6747477 35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2E3 At 7:30 mish, we will walk to the TD Gallery at the Toronto Reference Library, to see A Legacy in Motion: The National Ballet of Canada at 75. Highlights: Stageworn costumes from Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and other popular ballets Over 40 original costume designs by nine designers Visual timeline of the history of The National Ballet of Canada Vintage posters and programmes Examples of benesh notation (the choreography equivalent of sheet music) Archival photos, stage designs and more https://tpl.ca/programs-and-classes/exhibits/trl-exhibits/ 789 Yonge St Main Floor, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8

TOPHATs ROM Free Entry, Taco Tuesday and Beer

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for Taco Tuesday at The Duke, followed Free Entry to the Royal Ontario Museum and a beer afterwards at Birroteca. I have secured 10 passes for us to gain entry. Follow the link to get yours. ROM members are always free. https://tickets.rom.on.ca/en/shop At 6pm, we will meet at the Duke of York where you can enjoy a choice of $6 Crispy Fish OR Grilled Chicken, Avocado & Bacon Tacos, $7 1oz Margaritas, $7 Bottles of Corona. https://dukepubs.ca/duke-of-york/ 39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2 At 7 pmish, we will pay our tabs and make our way over to the ROM where we will take in some ground floor exhibits. Unbound - The Allegorical Archipelago of Abya Yala by French artist Raphaël Barontini as part of the 2026 Toronto Biennial of Art. https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/unbound-allegorical-archipelago-abya-yala Stolen Childhoods presents the lived experiences of children at the Mohawk Institute, the longest-running Indian Residential School in Canada, located just 100 km from downtown Toronto in Brantford, Ontario. https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/stolen-childhoods Bethlehem, once called ‘the Paris of Palestine’, was an epicentre of fashion in the 19th and early 20th centuries with the widespread popularity of its beautifully hand-embroidered garments and accessories. https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/bethlehem-bride Cloudscape is a mesmerizing installation that blends traditional artistry with contemporary themes by Artist Xiaojing Yan. https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/exhibitions/cloudscape At 8:30 pm, the museum closes, so it's time for a beer. We will walk over to Birroteca for unusual beers and seasonal snacks. https://www.eataly.ca/news/birroteca-by-indie-ale-house/ 55 Bloor St W Concourse Level, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5

Azúcar Latin Social Night

🌶️✨ AZÚCAR Latin Social Night ✨🌶️ Join us on July 25 \| 3473 Lake Shore Blvd West Message for Eventbrite Ticket Link Tickets: $10 Come enjoy The Latin Experience ✨ We’re excited to once again feature our Colombian Empanadas, made with love by our very own Colombian Chef Manuela 🇨🇴❤️ Get ready for a night filled with: 💃🏽 Dance 🎧 DJ All Night 🎶 Latin music & vibes 🍴 Delicious Latin-infused bites 🔥 A beautiful community experience 🍷 Licensed Bar 💵 $10 Cover (Includes 1 Drink Ticket) Your Night of Latin Fun starts at: 🕗 8:00 PM – Doors Open 🕣 Salsa Lesson with Antonio at 8:30 PM ⏰ Social Dancing until 2:00 AM 🎟️ Get your tickets now — experience the culture with us 🤍 📍 3473 Lake Shore Blvd West, Etobicoke Let’s celebrate Latin culture, movement, and that feeling that only music can give. Azúcar . . . because life should be sweet 💃🏽🕺🏽✨ [](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.59498%2C%20-79.53045)