Cantonese Friends

Grab the mic and bring your crew. Karaoke Fridays at Ace of Spades Lounge is the spot to sing, dance, and let loose in the heart of Little Italy. Huge song catalogue, great sound system, full bar, and a crowd that’s there to have fun. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping up for the first time, you’ll feel right at home. Cocktails, beer, wine, and snacks available all night. When: Every Friday, 8pm Where: Ace of Spades Lounge, 536 Manning Ave., Toronto Cost: Free entry Come solo, bring friends, make new ones. See you on the mic.

Smaller group on a small field, recreational, low level, only very small group. It's a smaller field, usually, we play 4 on 4 or max 5 on 5. No subs. Outdoor turf and free soccer event, . The event is none competitive soccer for low levels only, the game should be easy and fun, so we can get little bit sweat while enjoy the weather. This is no contact soccer, We should have have another what's app group of friends joining us on the soccer field, all you need to bring is good spirit and your own water. should be lots parking around the school and it's few mins walk from the subway station, once you get there, we will be gathered on the field. If we cancel the event, I will post on the event board here. If the game is cancelled, I will post on the comment board. This event is sponsored by Harbord Bakery (http://www.harbordbakery.ca/), Bakery on Mavis(http://www.bakeryonmavis.ca/) Brazil Bakery (http://brazilbakerypastry.ca/) Kensington Natural Bakery (http://kensingtonnaturalbakery.ca/) and EJoyCity.ca (https://www.ejoycity.ca/), iBake (http://i-bake.ca/), La Novita Bakery(http://lanovitabakery.ca) Absolute Bakery(http://absolutecafe.ca) they will give 10% off on everything. Simply, just tell them you are here for the meetup event.

CN Tower - $59 + Tax Ripley's Aquarium - $50 + Tax Food - Pay yourself.

On **Sunday May 17th,** let's see **The Christophers, with a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.** I hope there will be some takers for this last minute posting. 📖 **Plot Summary:** This incisively witty chamber comedy from Oscar winner and Festival fixture Steven Soderbergh, ushers us into a tangled web of art, commerce, and long-brewing resentments. Written by *Men in Black* scenarist Ed Solomon and featuring an acerbic turn from the great Ian McKellen, *The Christophers* is one of Soderbergh’s most delicious entertainments in years. 🎞️ **View [Trailer](https://youtu.be/m2d1x7VuDmo?si=8rlTNhFnQ-DE2Gl5)** 🗓️ **Event Details** 📍 **Meetup Time:** 4:05pm 🎬 **Movie Start Time:** 4:15pm ⏱️ **Runtime:** 1 hour 40 mins 📌 **Meetup Spot:** Outside Cinema 5, inside TIFF at 350 King St. W. 🎟️ **Cost:** $17.00 or TIFF member $12.75 * 👉 You are responsible for buying your own ticket [here](https://am.ticketmaster.com/tiff/ism/NlkxNzQxVDU=?_gl=1*rzixrm*_gcl_au*MTcwNDE5MTQ3Ni4xNzc4ODg0MDc0) * 📍🪑 **Where I will be sitting:** F5 **🪑 Reserved Seating:** * Please **buy your ticket first before signing up.** * Let us know your **seat number** so attendees may sit together * You can also **show up at the meetup time and location** to join us 🍿 **After the Movie:** Meet at the initial spot outside Cinema 5 to head out for food/ drinks. 📲 **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**

\*\*\*(한국어는 아래에 있습니다) \*\*\* **Hello and welcome North York ENG X KR meetup (NYEK)!** **Event Description:** This is a meetup located in North York area of Toronto, dedicated for those who wish to learn/improve their proficiency with speaking, reading, listening and writing Korean with the help of native Korean speakers and the vice versa for native Korean speakers who wish to improve their English skills. **This event is focusing on 1-on-1 conversation to ensure that all members are taking part in conversations.** -The meetup will happen once a week with a session lasting 2 hours. 4:00PM - 4:10PM Gathering 4:10PM - 4:50PM Conversation 4:50PM - 5:30PM Conversation 5:30PM - 6:00PM Conversation 2X 40 Minute conversation (20 minutes of English and 20 minutes of Korean) and 1X 30 Minute conversation (15 minutes of English and 15 minutes of Korean). Every time a new conversation begins, conversation partner will be changed. **Participation Fee:** **-Because this is a new group, sessions will be free.** -If you cannot make the session, let me know or multiple no-shows without any notice will be kicked out of the group. **Requirements:** All Korean learners must at least be able to read bits of hengeul or be able to speak little bit of Korean. Unfortunately this is done so that 1-on-1 conversations can flow in both languages. * Please **RSVP** by **Saturday 10pm** * Attendees who are not confirmed for this event and show up will be asked to leave. * No shows will be moved to the bottom of the waitlist for future events. If you are a repeat no show, you may be removed from the group. * If you are running late, please ensure you send a message to the organizer so we can keep a spot open for you. * This group is for language exchange. If you are joining us for other purposes, you may be asked to leave. **\*\*This is not a dating-related activity\*\*** * Disruptive behaviour, solicitation, or sales activities are strictly prohibited. Individuals who fail to adhere to the instructions of the organizer or staff may be subject to removal from the group. **HOW DO I KNOW IF I CAN JOIN THE EVENT?** If you see yourself as "waitlisted", it means you cannot participate in the event (for the time being..) If you see yourself as "Going", it means that you have been selected to attend! ***캐나다에 온지 좀 됐는데, 아직도 본인의 영어실력이 부족하다 생각하시나요? 매번 한인들과 놀다보니 영어로 대화하는게 아직도 어색하신가요? 한국친구들말고 좀더 같이 놀 외국인 현지인친구들을 찾고 계신가요?*** \*\*\*그럼 이 밋업을 추천드립니다! \*\*\* **안녕하세요! 노스욕 영어X한국어 밋업에 오신걸 환영합니다 (NYEK)!** **이벤트 설명** 이 밋업은 토론토에 위치한 노스욕 지역에서 주최하는 이벤트로, 한국어를 배우거나 더 유창하게 하고싶어하는 외국분들과 영어를 배우거나 더 자연스럽게 쓰고 싶어하는 한국분들을 위해 만들어진 밋업입니다. **이 이벤트는 1-대-1 회화를 주목표로 삼고있습니다. (그래야 다들 대화에 참여할 기회가 있다보니..)** 이 밋업은 일주일에 한번씩 주최되므로, 매 세션마다 2시간 지속됩니다. 2개의 40분 대화 세션과 1개의 30분 대화 세션이 진행되므로 20분 한국어, 20분 영어로 됩니다. 매 세션 시작마다 대화 상대를 교체합니다. **참가비:** -**새로운 그룹이다 보니 이벤트 참여는 무료입니다.** -만약 이벤트 참가가 불가능하신다면, 저에게 미리 알려주세요! 연락없이 미참가인원은 여러번의 기회이후 그룹에 강제퇴장됩니다. * 토요일 오후 10시까지 참가여부를 신청해주시고, 이벤트에 참가할수있다는걸 확인이됐을때 이벤트 참여가 가능하십니다. * 이벤트 리스트에 GOING 이 아닌데 이벤트 장소에 오신분들은 이벤트 참여가 불가능하시며, 퇴장을 권유 당하실수있습니다. Attendees who are not confirmed for this event and show up will be asked to leave. * 참여 리스트에 계신데 이벤트에 참여하지 않으시면 추후 이벤트에 우선순위에서 최하위로 내려가시고, 연속으로 나온다했는데 안오시면 그룹에서 강퇴되실겁니다. * 만약 늦게 도착하실 예정이면 연락해주세요! * 이 그룹은 언어교환과 친목이 목적인 그룹입니다. 이 외 이유로 참여하시면 퇴장을 권유 당하실수있습니다. 이 그룹은 소개팅 또는 데이트 목적의 이벤트가 아닙니다.

**Meet new people over great food in a relaxed, social setting.** This is a small-group social dining experience for people who enjoy good food, good conversation, and expanding their circle in a natural way. Everyone attending is there to meet others — no pressure, no awkward networking. **What to expect** * A small group (usually 4–8 people) * A friendly, low-pressure atmosphere * Easy, natural conversation **How it works** We coordinate the group and reserve the table once attendees confirm. The venue and details are shared with the group beforehand. Just show up, order what you like, and enjoy the experience. Each guest covers their own food and drinks. To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

Address: 500 Denision St, Markham, ON, Canada We will play badminton in the last hour Tired of “casual dating” that goes nowhere? If you’re between **25–45**, living in the GTA, and genuinely looking for a relationship that could lead to **marriage**, this event is for you. Join us for a relaxed **Afternoon Tea Social** in Markham — a warm, low-pressure way to meet like-minded people in person. This is not a traditional speed dating. This is not a loud party. And it’s definitely not for people who are “just browsing.” Instead, it’s a curated, small-group gathering for those who are ready to date seriously and build something real. ### ☕ What to Expect * A cozy afternoon tea setting * Guided conversations led by a host * Small-group rotations (so you actually get to talk) * A mature crowd with clear intentions * A chance to meet Chinese or Chinese-friendly singles (international students, immigrants, and second-gen) ### ✅ Who This Is For * Ages **25–45** * Chinese singles, or those interested in dating/marrying Chinese * People who are emotionally mature and relationship-ready * Those who hope to get married within the next 1–2 years

Address: 500 Denision St, Markham, ON, Canada We will play badminton in the last hour Tired of “casual dating” that goes nowhere? If you’re between **25–45**, living in the GTA, and genuinely looking for a relationship that could lead to **marriage**, this event is for you. Join us for a relaxed **Afternoon Tea Social** in Markham — a warm, low-pressure way to meet like-minded people in person. This is not a traditional speed dating. This is not a loud party. And it’s definitely not for people who are “just browsing.” Instead, it’s a curated, small-group gathering for those who are ready to date seriously and build something real. ### ☕ What to Expect * A cozy afternoon tea setting * Guided conversations led by a host * Small-group rotations (so you actually get to talk) * A mature crowd with clear intentions * A chance to meet Chinese or Chinese-friendly singles (international students, immigrants, and second-gen) ### ✅ Who This Is For * Ages **25–45** * Chinese singles, or those interested in dating/marrying Chinese * People who are emotionally mature and relationship-ready * Those who hope to get married within the next 1–2 years

**Meet new people over great food in a relaxed, social setting.** This is a small-group social dining experience for people who enjoy good food, good conversation, and expanding their circle in a natural way. Everyone attending is there to meet others — no pressure, no awkward networking. **What to expect** * A small group (usually 4–8 people) * A friendly, low-pressure atmosphere * Easy, natural conversation **How it works** We coordinate the group and reserve the table once attendees confirm. The venue and details are shared with the group beforehand. Just show up, order what you like, and enjoy the experience. Each guest covers their own food and drinks. To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

**Meet new people over great food in a relaxed, social setting.** This is a small-group social dining experience for people who enjoy good food, good conversation, and expanding their circle in a natural way. Everyone attending is there to meet others — no pressure, no awkward networking. **What to expect** * A small group (usually 4–8 people) * A friendly, low-pressure atmosphere * Easy, natural conversation **How it works** We coordinate the group and reserve the table once attendees confirm. The venue and details are shared with the group beforehand. Just show up, order what you like, and enjoy the experience. Each guest covers their own food and drinks. To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

This group is to discuss and practice our French . Everu

**Meet new people over great food in a relaxed, social setting.** This is a small-group social dining experience for people who enjoy good food, good conversation, and expanding their circle in a natural way. Everyone attending is there to meet others — no pressure, no awkward networking. **What to expect** * A small group (usually 4–8 people) * A friendly, low-pressure atmosphere * Easy, natural conversation **How it works** We coordinate the group and reserve the table once attendees confirm. The venue and details are shared with the group beforehand. Just show up, order what you like, and enjoy the experience. Each guest covers their own food and drinks. To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

For the last 5 years, Central Ohio Friends and Columbus Social Connection have teamed up for some incredible nights out and some of the biggest social events in Columbus with our biggest combined event bringing out 80+ people. ⚠️ Please only RSVP through ONE group to help keep headcount accurate. Now we’re celebrating where it all started. On Friday, May 22, we’ll be joining Central Ohio Friends 🍻 **Starting at Whistle & Keg at 8:00 PM** before making our way through the Arena District Making a stop at Brothers Bar & Grill in the Arena District the same place their very first event was held back in 2021. Whether you’ve been to one of our events before or **have been waiting for the right one to come out to,** this is a great one to jump into. Stop scrolling. Start doing stuff. If you find value in these events consider contributing Link can be found in comments!

Join us as we kick off Summer Movie Season with a Happy Hour & a movie event to see the sci-fi action-adventure, THE MANDOLARIAN AND GROGU! The sci-fi action-adventure follows a lone bounty hunter and his apprentice Grogu (Baby Yoda) embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: In the film, Djarin and his apprentice Grogu are enlisted by the New Republic during a period where remaining Imperial warlords threaten the galaxy. The film is written/directed by Jon Favreau (the mastermind behind the early MCU films) and stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwild1rw7Aw HAPPY HOUR PLAN: For Happy Hour food and drinks before the show we’ll meet in the bar area at nearby Bravo at 5:15pm! We’ll have a section reserved for the group, so keep an eye out for us and we’ll keep one out for you! CMG Pro Tip: If you can, bring cash as it helps make for a quicker exit from the restaurant. MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and meet in the lobby area at 6:30pm! Tickets on sale now and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list you seat number in the Comments section of this event. Happy Summer and See You Soon, Dan

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable brunch at 17 Arrows Kitchen and Bar! This is a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy good food, and ease into the weekend with great conversation. Whether you’re new to the group or it’s your first event, you’ll feel right at home.

Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c) SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available. PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan