People of Color

***UPDATE -* Rescheduled to May 19th** \#\#\# 🏛️ ROM Museum Evening Visit & Social 📅 ⏰ **5:45pm - 6pm** 📍 **Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), Toronto** Join us for a relaxed evening exploring the **Royal Ontario Museum** and connecting with new people in a casual, social setting. We’ll meet at the entrance and head inside together to explore select exhibits at our own pace—perfect for art, history, culture, and science lovers. This event is ideal if you: * Enjoy museums and cultural experiences * Want to meet new people in a low-pressure setting * Prefer small-group, meaningful conversations **Event Plan** * 5:45 PM – Meet inside the ROM ground floor (Near the Large Dinosaur) * 6 PM – Explore the museum together * 7:45 PM – Dinner at Mogouyan Hand Pulled Noodle (optional) **Important Notes** * Free Museum admission ticket is **included** in the meetup event fee. (You must provide your contact to the host for the Free ticket OR obtain your own free ticket from ROM website) * Please arrive on time so we can enter together. If you are late, you can text or call the Host to find the group. ✨ Come curious, come friendly, and enjoy a cultural night out in Toronto! **Event Fee** $3.99 (includes free ROM entry ticket) **Cash** \- In person when you arrive at event **Etransfer** [themoja@outlook.com](mailto:themoja@outlook.com) (use password **meetup**) **Credit Card** - [Click here to Pay](https://buy.stripe.com/00w5kD1dac4SaUk1hT0oM01) (via stripe) **Exhibits:** \- 1st Floor \- Special exhibit\, China\, Korea and First People \- 2nd Floor \- Dinosaurs\, Birds\, Bio\-diversity\, Rocks\, Natural World \- 3rd Floor \- History & Being Legendary exhibit \- 4th Floor \- Wildlife Photography of the Year *\*We may charge a small fee to help cover platform costs and to make sure people who sign up are committed to attending. It also helps us keep hosting more quality events in the future.*

Join Oakville Gamers for a fun-filled evening of tabletop board and card games! Whether you're a seasoned player or a newbie, this event is perfect for all enthusiasts of board games, card games, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to come together, learn new games, make new friends, and immerse yourself in exciting adventures. Our Game Night promises to be a lively gathering where you can enjoy a variety of games, from classic board games to the modern new hotness. Even though the meetup page says only says we have 1-3 people joining lately we have between 5-10 people not a lot but more than enough people to play games. Come join you may or may not bring games. Most of us will have games but we always need people you to join and play. 2172 Speers Rd Oakville, ON. 6:30pm to 9:45pm (It would help attract more people to join us if you indicate on meetup that your coming but its not necessary)

Practice and improve your English through conversation at St. Andrew's Church in downtown Toronto, while making new friends! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **How to Get to the Event**: By TTC, exit at St. Andrew Station. Walk west on King St. West to Simcoe St. Do not enter through the church building; the large church front doors will be closed. At the corner of Simcoe St. and King St. West, turn south and walk on Simcoe St. Enter through **St. Andrew Centre**, behind the church building. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- If you have feedback, suggestions, or concerns about our program and events, please feel free to use our **[feedback form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdp9OY0GJULxQILkqa06zZEU0Fkh4jxMjvE36uaVizaK6dBGw/viewform?usp=header)**!

✨ Tarot + Astrology: A Magical Workshop at Alternity Café – May 19 Hello beautiful Toronto Tarot community, Get ready for something truly special. On Tuesday, May 19, we’re gathering at the gorgeous, enchanted Alternity Café for a Toronto Tarot Meetup like no other. 🌙 I’m thrilled to announce that our very own Mark Figliola — a professional astrologer with decades of astrological wisdom under his belt — will be leading a workshop on how to overlay tarot cards onto an astrological chart. Yes, you read that right. He’s going to show you how these two powerful systems can dance together. Whether you’ve been reading tarot for years or just pulled your first card last week, all levels are welcome. Mark will meet you where you are. 🔮 What to bring: A copy of your birth chart (if you have it, if not you can get one for free at astro.com). We’ll be practicing the technique hands-on, so having your own chart will make the experience personal and powerful. 💫 Where: Alternity Café at 333 Bloor St West– an absolutely enchanting space that feels like stepping into another world. 💫 When: May 19 – come ready to learn, share, and be inspired. A couple of kind asks to keep our community thriving: · Please buy a drink or a snack from the café to thank them for hosting us. Their treats are delicious, and their support means everything. · We’ll also have a PWYC (Pay What You Can) basket – donations help us keep these meetups going. Give what feels right, no pressure at all. Let’s fill the café with curiosity, cards, and cosmic connection. I can’t wait to see what Mark’s workshop unlocks for all of us. With tarot love, your host Sasha Munin

The word “censorship” is typically associated with overt exercises of government power, like book burnings, national firewalls, and arrests, which are often defended in the name of protecting public morals (whatever those may be). Today, however, obstacles to the circulation of content and ideas often come in the form of subtler “indirect” restrictions, dictated not by the state but by private platforms and market pressures. In 2022, Disney quietly withheld LGBTQ titles from its streaming catalogue in the Gulf states, with no announcement and no legal obligation to do so. On YouTube, journalists and content creators have described having to alter war coverage or avoid it altogether because the platform’s advertising system can make such reporting financially unsustainable. [A 2024 investigation by The Markup](https://themarkup.org/automated-censorship/2024/02/25/demoted-deleted-and-denied-theres-more-than-just-shadowbanning-on-instagram "https://themarkup.org/automated-censorship/2024/02/25/demoted-deleted-and-denied-theres-more-than-just-shadowbanning-on-instagram") found that, on Instagram, non-graphic images of war were being quietly demoted and users denied any right to appeal (the platform attributed these occurrences to a bug). In each case, no law was passed, no speech or content formally prohibited. Yet critics have argued that these *de facto* restrictions amounted to censorship by other means. Were they right? At our upcoming Curiosity Café, moderated by Yiming Jia and Adrian Ma, we will explore the nature and implications of what we might call “soft” censorship, asking questions such as: * Is censorship still possible in the absence of a *formal* prohibition? * Are the standards of what is and is not acceptable for public consumption being increasingly dictated by private companies? If so, who gets to challenge them? * What is the relationship between censorship and public morals? Where do the morals that censorship ostensibly protects come from? * Is discomfort a legitimate reason to restrict the circulation of speech? Or is discomfort sometimes exactly the point? * Censorship sends a message about what is acceptable and what isn't. To what extent are these messages internalized over time? Join us on Tuesday, May 19th, for a public and moral exploration of these questions and many others! **Space is limited!** **Please obtain a “Pay-What-You-Can” ticket from Curiosity Café at [this link (click here)](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/curiosity-cafe-censorship-tickets-1989275453431) to attend this event. You need a ticket to be admitted.** See the above link for more info about tickets and other options including a limited number of free tickets. Come and hang out with us, grab food, and read through our handout from 6-6:30pm. Our structured discussion will run from 6:30-8:30pm with a 10 minute break in the middle. Hope to see you there! ***__________________________________________________________________*** This event is brought to you by [Being and Becoming](https://beingnbecoming.org/), a Toronto based non-profit. We aim to create community around exploring everyday concepts and experiences so that we may live more intentional, thoughtful, and meaningful lives. We use philosophy as a tool with which we can come to a richer understanding of the world around us. By offering activities, spaces, and other opportunities for conversation and co-exploration, we hope to enable the meeting and fusion of individuals and their ideas. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background: indeed, we believe the journey is best undertaken alongside explorers from a variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Find out more about Being and Becoming [here](https://beingnbecoming.org/). About the Curiosity Café Series: For those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to join us at our Curiosity Cafés and are wondering what they’re all about: every two weeks, we invite members of our community to come out to the Madison Avenue Pub to engage in a collaborative exploration of our chosen topic. Through these events, we aim to build our community of people who like to think deeply about life’s big questions, and provide each other with some philosophical tools to dig deeper into whatever it is we are most curious about.

This is a social event for those interested in the People's Party of Canada.

Solo parents unite! Time for a coffee break for the solo/divorced/other parents. Come swap stories, chit chat, make friends, meet new people. Free event.

**Dining with new people in Toronto creates real connections.** You'll join a small table of 4–8 people, meet over dinner, and the conversation unfolds naturally. Everyone coming is in a similar stage of life — open to meeting new people, having a real night out, and seeing where the evening goes. HOW IT WORKS 1. **You reserve your seat** Join a table already starting to come together. 2. **The table fills** Once the table is full, the evening is set. 3. **The introductions begin** Two hours before dinner, you'll see who's coming. By the time you arrive, no one's a stranger. AT YOUR TABLE * People in your age group * Similar stage of life * Easy to connect with GOOD TO KNOW * You only pay for what you order * You'll see who's coming 2 hours before * Exact venue shared once the table is full IMPORTANT To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

Join us for an evening of authentic, richly-spiced Pakistani cuisine and great conversation at Charsi Karahi & BBQ in Mississauga. Known for their sizzling BBQ platters and signature traditional Karahi. Here’s what to expect 👇 * We will start at **6:30 PM** on the **20th** for dinner and socializing. The restaurant has confirmed they are happy to host us. * You can check out their menu here 👇 **[https://charsikarahibbq.com/dine-in](https://charsikarahibbq.com/dine-in/)** **[Menu 2](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jQLAnA9N9uQ9NmTk6)** * Everyone pays for their own meal. We have called them, and they will be ok to have separate bills. * If you have specific allergies or dietary needs, please call the restaurant directly to confirm they can accommodate you. * If your plans change, please cancel at least a day before so we can adjust seating. * Limited to **8 seats** only this time, keeping it an intimate group for good conversation. This is a relaxed, social evening—come by, meet new people, and enjoy some amazing Pakistani BBQ and Karahi together.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

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

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

Do toxic people weigh you down? Affect your happiness? How can having toxic relationships affect your Health? And moreover, how can you spot them before it’s too late? Attend this in-person meeting to find out how to spot these people and remove their negative emotions from your life. This event is hosted by The Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center in Central Ohio.

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