What weโre about
In the similar vein to other Cafe Scientifique forums, we will be inviting local researchers to share their passion with the general public in an informal setting. There will be no need for any scientific background to attend these events except a desire to learn and understand current issues from a scientific perspective. Read about the Cafe Scientifique concept and more at http://www.cafescientifique.org/
We usually meet in the upstairs room at Franklin House http://www.thefranklinhouse.ca/ in Streetsville over a drink and enjoy exceptional pub fare and more. The venue is conducive to small - medium sized gatherings with an emphasis on interaction between the featured speaker(s) and the audience without defined boundaries.
An introduction to the topic by the presenter limited to 10-15 minutes is followed by an interactive Q&A/discussion session. Length of the meeting is usually limited to 2 hours. Our meetings are usually in the third week of the month on an evening between Sunday and Wednesday. Watch this group for our upcoming events.
We frequently feature faculty from University of Toronto, Mississauga Campus, but also hope to engage researchers from other institutions in Mississauga and neighboring communities. If you have any recommendations on appropriate speakers or topics, you can suggest them in a meetup or email me at vegvet@gmail.com
Upcoming events
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Celebrate the Solstice to Natalie G's music
The Franklin House, 263 Queen St S., Mississauga, ON, CA๐ Celebrate the Solstice with Us! ๐
At the darkest time of the year, letโs gather once again to bring warmth, laughter, and light into the season.
Weโre excited to invite you to our Annual Solstice Party, co-hosted by HPHC / Cafรฉ Scientifique Mississauga, and returningโafter many yearsโto Franklin House in Streetsville. This yearโs celebration features a special performance by Mississauga artist Natalie G, who will sing and play flute with seasonal music touched by a Middle Eastern flavor.
Join us for an evening of good food, drinks, music, and lively conversation as we toast the return of the light. Last yearโs event was a wonderful success, and we canโt wait to celebrate with you again!
Book Exchange
Bring a book youโre ready to pass on, and pick up a new read contributed by someone else.
Food & Drinks
HPHC/CSM will provide some finger foods and munchies, but we strongly encourage you to order dinner and a drink (or two!) to help support Franklin House, who generously hosts us with no venue charge.
About Natalie G
Natalie G is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Mississauga.
She has performed at many large festivals across Canada and the United States, including the Mississauga World Music Festival, the Festival of Arabic Music and Arts, Carassauga, the Canadian Egyptian Festival at Mississauga Celebration Square, and Taste of the Middle East.
Sheโs received many awards such as the Mississauga Music Fan Choice Award 2025, Top 30 Arab-Canadian Under 30, and a Civic Award from the Mayor of Mississauga for Achievement in the Arts in 2023. Natalie is an alumna of the Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra and a member of the Canadian Arabic Orchestra.
She has established a substantial social media presence with over 35K followers on her social media platforms โNatalie G Musicโ. She is also recognized as one of Canada's Leaders of Tomorrow by the Merit Program.
Natalie is dedicated to sharing the joy of music with her community and bringing people together through her music.
Follow Natalie G:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalieGFlute
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieGMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliegmusic/
Parking
Franklin House has its own customer parking just off Old Pine Street.
There is also a municipal parking lot off Queen Street, just south of Franklin House.8 attendees
Past events
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