About us
If you want to get out and see/ do/ taste new things, explore arts and culture in Toronto, learn, meet new people and have fun, then this is the group for you. Adults/ single/ married/ any gender/ background/ religion are all welcome. We'll often see/ do something and talk about it after, over a meal. Look forward to a curated list of diverse, easy events that are well-organized with a friendly and caring host, and come away enjoying the time and possibly making a new friend.
We will go to art galleries, museums, theatres, see/hear live music such as jazz, pop, symphony and opera, ballet, movies, Toronto International Film Festival, walks, dances, astronomy events, Christmas markets, try new and established restaurants, high tea, and in the summer, cruises, trips to Niagara-on-the-Lake and Stratford.
Join us!
Featured event
Beethoven's Fifth with World Reknown Pianist Angela Hewitt + Pre-concert (TSO)
On Friday October 9th, join me to see internationally acclaimed Canadian Pianist and 2026/27 Spotlight Artist Angela Hewitt perform Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto prior to the Orchestra's Fifth Symphony. Jörg Widmann’s Con brio opens with a witty, high-spirited homage to Beethoven. Then, Hewitt brings poetic grace to Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto, before the orchestra unleashes the composer’s thunderous Fifth Symphony—with the famous first four notes that changed classical music forever. Enhance your concert experience by arriving early for exquisite performances by the TSO Chamber Soloists, thoughtfully curated by Jonathan Crow and included with the price of your ticket. My seat is Orchestra Right C34. Purchase your own tickets for Beethoven's Fifth on Friday October 9th at 7:30pm. I can also extend my subscriber discount to members.
PROGRAM
Jörg Widmann: Con brio
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
COST
Regular: $70 - 208 includes taxes and fees.
Subscriber additional tickets: $40 - 135 includes taxes and fees.
Rush: A limited number of tickets may go on sale at 1pm online, over the phone, or in-person at Roy Thomson Hall. Limit 2 per person based on availability.
Meetup fee: $5
Ticket Policy: Sales are final and non-refundable.
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SIGNING-UP
- Simply RSVP Yes, purchase your ticket and post your seat number and I will move you to attending.
- If you'd like a discounted ticket, please message me after you RSVP with your preferred seating location. I will confirm the subscriber discount price, and once you send an etransfer, your ticket will be purchased and provided in person at event start time.
- If you plan to buy RUSH, please state that in your RSVP, so I can include you in the pre-mail and we can meet you.
- RSVPs close 2 days prior, and cancellations after will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
- A reminder will go out the day before with my cell and details when to meet, etc.
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MEETUP TIME
Meet me for the Pre-Concert at: 5:45pm at Roy Thomson Hall at 60 Simcoe St., inside the southern-most double set of glass doors, after scanning your tickets. There are a limited number of seats in the choir loft, so get there on time to get a seat and sit together.
Pre-concert start time: 6:15pm
Meet me for the Concert at: 7:15pm at Roy Thomson Hall at 60 Simcoe St., inside the southern-most double set of glass doors, after scanning your tickets.
Concert start time: 7:30pm
Enjoy and please post your Comments after!
Upcoming events
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15% off Verdi's Timeless La Traviata Opera (Osgoode Station)
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, CANote: offer may be withdrawn at any time.
On Saturday October 4th, join us for La Traviata at The Canadian Opera Company. Hailed as “the very best that the world of opera can offer”, director Arin Arbus’ production has been winning the hearts of audiences ever since its original COC appearance. Packed with unforgettable musical moments, from the ebullient "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" (“Let’s drink from the joyful cups”), to the passionate ode to freedom "Sempre libera" (“Forever free”), Verdi’s tale of impossible romance captures the intoxicating joy and heartbreaking sacrifice at the heart of a timeless drama. See why La Traviata remains one of the composer’s most celebrated works—and why popular lore has it that, over the last century, this opera has been performed somewhere in the world every single night! My seat is Orchestra Ring, Row CC, Seat 135. Purchase La Traviata on Sunday October 4th at 2pm, and join us for a lovely Dinner for Experience Toronto's 7th Anniversary after.
LANGUAGE: Sung in Italian with English and French SURTITLES™
COST
Regular: $35 - $400 + feesDiscount 15%: Offer excludes Opera Under 30, Grand Ring, Ring 5 Middle, and $35 tickets, and is not applicable to previously made purchases. Message me for the discount code.
Rush: A limited number of low-price tickets (limited to two per person) will be available for purchase online at noon for matinee performances at coc.ca (please ask for code) or 11am in person at the Four Seasons Centre Box Office at 145 Queen St. W. All rush ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged or replaced.
Standing Room: Approximately 60 are available in-person at 11 a.m. on the day of a performance for just $15! They are located in the back rows of Ring 3 (some may be SURTITLES™ obstructed) and Ring 4, each with a hook and a leaning rail.
Meetup fee: $5
Ticket Policy: Sales are final and non-refundable.
SIGNING-UP
- Simply RSVP Yes, purchase your ticket and post your seat number and I will move you to attending.
- If you plan to buy RUSH, please state that in your RSVP, so I can include you in the reminder so you have the opportunity to meet us.
- RSVPs close 1 day prior, and cancellations after will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
- A reminder will go out the day before with my cell and details when to meet, etc.
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MEETUP TIME
Meet me at: 1:45pm along the right glass wall, after scanning your tickets and entering The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts at 145 Queen St. W.Start time: 2pm
Length: 2 hours 55 mins (incl. an intermission)
Enjoy and please post your Comments after!
6 attendees
Anniversary Dinner at new Riley's Toronto Restaurant (St Andrew Station)
Riley's Toronto, 155 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3H1, Canada, Toronto, ON, CAOn Sunday, October 4th, join us for Our 7th Anniversary Dinner at Riley's Toronto. Originally from Vancouver, where it earned a Michelin recommendation, Riley’s Fish & Steak launched in Toronto almost 6 months ago. The seafood and chophouse will bring together “premium Canadian ingredients, cinematic tableside presentations, and a live music program — redefining what a downtown dining destination can be. The opening marks Glowbal Restaurant Group’s second Toronto restaurant, following Black + Blue.
COST
Organizer Meetup fee: $5SIGNING-UP
- RSVP Yes. Everyone goes on the waitlist until they have reserved their seat, with an etransfer of $25 (includes $5 meetup fee). Attendees will receive back $20 the day after the event.
- Once you are on the waitlist, I will message you the email address for the etransfer.
- Once the transfer is complete, I will move you to attending. There are no refunds for any reason.
- A reminder will be sent the night before with my cell and all meetup details. Make sure you set up your communication settings to receive.
RSVPs close 2 days prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
MEETUP TIME
Meet me at: 5:30pm inside the front doors of Riley's at 155 Wellington St. W. Please wait for me to arrive, and do not sit on your own prior, so we can get the table requested.Length: 2.5 hours
Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after.
8 attendeesBeethoven's Fifth with World Reknown Pianist Angela Hewitt + Pre-concert (TSO)
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON, CAOn Friday October 9th, join me to see internationally acclaimed Canadian Pianist and 2026/27 Spotlight Artist Angela Hewitt perform Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto prior to the Orchestra's Fifth Symphony. Jörg Widmann’s Con brio opens with a witty, high-spirited homage to Beethoven. Then, Hewitt brings poetic grace to Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto, before the orchestra unleashes the composer’s thunderous Fifth Symphony—with the famous first four notes that changed classical music forever. Enhance your concert experience by arriving early for exquisite performances by the TSO Chamber Soloists, thoughtfully curated by Jonathan Crow and included with the price of your ticket. My seat is Orchestra Right C34. Purchase your own tickets for Beethoven's Fifth on Friday October 9th at 7:30pm. I can also extend my subscriber discount to members.
PROGRAM
Jörg Widmann: Con brioBeethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5COST
Regular: $70 - 208 includes taxes and fees.Subscriber additional tickets: $40 - 135 includes taxes and fees.
Rush: A limited number of tickets may go on sale at 1pm online, over the phone, or in-person at Roy Thomson Hall. Limit 2 per person based on availability.
Meetup fee: $5
Ticket Policy: Sales are final and non-refundable.
***
SIGNING-UP
- Simply RSVP Yes, purchase your ticket and post your seat number and I will move you to attending.
- If you'd like a discounted ticket, please message me after you RSVP with your preferred seating location. I will confirm the subscriber discount price, and once you send an etransfer, your ticket will be purchased and provided in person at event start time.
- If you plan to buy RUSH, please state that in your RSVP, so I can include you in the pre-mail and we can meet you.
- RSVPs close 2 days prior, and cancellations after will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
- A reminder will go out the day before with my cell and details when to meet, etc.
‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐-----------
MEETUP TIME
Meet me for the Pre-Concert at: 5:45pm at Roy Thomson Hall at 60 Simcoe St., inside the southern-most double set of glass doors, after scanning your tickets. There are a limited number of seats in the choir loft, so get there on time to get a seat and sit together.Pre-concert start time: 6:15pm
Meet me for the Concert at: 7:15pm at Roy Thomson Hall at 60 Simcoe St., inside the southern-most double set of glass doors, after scanning your tickets.
Concert start time: 7:30pm
Enjoy and please post your Comments after!
4 attendees
Pumpkins After Dark Discounted + Dinner (Milton)
Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd, Milton, ON L9E 0E2, Canada, Milton, ON, CANote: The 10% off on the site may expire at any time.
On Saturday October 10th, join us for Pumpkins After Dark in Milton. Pumpkins After Dark is Canada's award-winning outdoor Halloween event - a family-friendly walk-through experience featuring more than 10,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns lighting up trails every fall. This event is available in Canada, the United States, and Ireland. Each season, their team of artists hand-carves thousands of pumpkins, builds themed scenes - from dinosaurs and dragons to pop-culture icons - and lights a glowing trail to wander together. No jump scares. Just craft, wonder, and the warm glow of a thousand pumpkins. We will be seeing the Show with the Maze only. Purchase your ticket for Pumpkins After Dark Show with the Maze on Saturday October 10th at 7:30pm.
World Tour
Travel the world through the eyes of Halloween with displays organized by continent. Pick up a passport and collect a stamp or letter in each continent to spell a word.Brand New Show
Discover dancing leprechauns, a larger-than-life Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum and Greek mythology, a moving windmill and Holland flower field, Mount Scaremore, and a moving aquarium.Pumpkinhead Ed Scavenger Hunt
Pumpkinhead Ed has escaped and is hiding on the grounds. Find Ed, snap a photo, and tag @findpumpkinheaded for your chance to win a grand prize.Interactive Fun
Explore word searches, puzzles, pumpkin toss games, a trick-or-treat area, and stop by the Witches’ Brew to collect your slime bottle courtesy of The Lab.Great Photo Opportunities
More photo opportunities this year—bigger and better. Share your best fall photo and tag #pumpkinsafterdarkmilton.Costumed Actors
WEATHER POLICY:
- This is an outdoor event and will run in the rain. The event may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather, unforeseen circumstances, or other conditions that may impact safety. Ticket holders will be notified of any changes via email, which may occur without prior notice.
TRANSPORTATION:
- Arrange for your own transportation. Feel free to post in the Comments if you want/need to carpool.
- Carpool attendees MUST have a picture and arrange a PUBLIC pick-up/ drop off spot for the security of members. Any risks associated with carpooling are borne by the member, and Experience Toronto cannot be held liable under any circumstances.
COST
General Admission: Adult with Maze $32.95 + service fee + taxesDiscounted: $29.96 + service fee + taxes
Meetup Organizer Fee: $10
There are no refunds.
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SIGNING-UP
- RSVP Yes with your cell and email (required for out of town events); everyone goes on the waitlist until they post they have purchased their ticket and have transportation)
- Purchase your own ticket for Pumpkins After Dark by going to the month of October, selecting Saturday October 10th, 7:30pm time slot and Adult with Maze for $32.95, post you have purchased your ticket and have transportation, and I will move you to going.
A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and details where to meet and when.
RSVPs close 2 days prior, hoping there are still tickets, and the Waitlist will be removed at that time. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
MEETUP TIME
Meet me at: 7:25pm at Country Heritage Park at
8560 Tremaine Rd, Milton, ON, to the right of the entrance After scanning your tickets. We will then head in together.Time: 7:30 - 10:30pm (people can leave whenever they wish)
Dinner: 8:45pm: I have made reservations for dinner a few mins away. I hope you will join.
Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.
2 attendees
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