Experience Toronto

High Tea Dim Sum at #3 Top Toronto Chinese Restaurant

Fri, Apr 3 · 4:45 PM EDT

Lai Wah Heen Chinese Restaurant, 108 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON, CA

On Friday, April 3rd, join us for High Tea at Lai Wah Heen Restaurant for the launch of their high tea and also recently renovated restaurant. Enjoy signature dim sum platters, sweet lotus swan pastries, specialty teas, and discounted cocktails and bites all afternoon! Since reopening last year, the response from the city has been incredible, with recognition from Toronto Life and Taste Toronto, along with the following awards:
• Best New Independent Restaurant — Golden Kirin Awards (2026)
• #3 Best Chinese Restaurant in Toronto — Streets of Toronto (2025)
This was a restaurant I booked for summer or winterlicious, so I am excited they have reopened. There is even free underground parking in the hotel.

COST
Dim Sum: Choose from platters $42 - 68, Teas (some grown by the restaurant) $21, and a selection of discounted cocktails, mocktails and beer.

Organizer Meetup fee: $5

SIGNING-UP

• RSVP Yes and the system will add you to the wait list
• To secure your seat, a $15 etransfer (includes $5 meetup fee) is required to hold a seat at the table. Attendees will receive $10 back at the end of dim sum - there are no refunds for cancellations or no shows.
• Once you are on the waitlist, I will message you my email for the etransfer.
• Once the transfer is complete, I will move you to attending.
• 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 1 day prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.

MEETUP TIME
Meet me at: 4:45pm inside the front doors of the Double Tree Hilton Hotel at 108 Chestnut St. Please wait for me to arrive, and do not sit on your own prior, so we can get the table requested.

Length: 2 hours

Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after.

Funny and Moving Clyde's Diner starting at $35/40% off (Union Station)

Sat, Apr 11 · 7:15 PM EDT

The Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E., Toronto, ON, CA

On Saturday, April 11th, see Clyde's Diner from one of my favourite directors, Philip Akin. Clyde runs a truck stop sandwich shop, staffed by ex-convicts looking for a shot at redemption. Despite her callous management style, the cooks learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich. A buoyant play full of witty dialogue, Clyde’s is a transcendent story about second chances, rising above past mistakes, and reconnecting with the world. Full of sizzling wit, big heart, and mouthwatering ambition, Clyde’s serves up a thrilling, high-energy ride—think The Bear meets Broadway. Helmed by returning director Philip Akin (The Lehman Trilogy, Fat Ham), an all-star Canadian cast takes on this deliciously funny and deeply moving play. My seat is Left Orchestra Seat P25. Purchase Clyde's Diner on Saturday, April 11th at 7:30pm.

COST
Adults: $35/ 69/ 85/ 115 + taxes
Artsworker: $30
Under 29: $35
Discounted 40%; use CLYDES40 code on A and B seating only
Rush Tickets: At the time of posting, there are no rush tickets; however, Canadian Stage has suggested to check back closer to the date if Rush tickets will be available. They would go on sale by phone at noon, or in person at the box office the day of the performance, two hours prior to show time, subject to availability.

Meetup Organizer Fee: $5

PURCHASING TICKETS

Ticket Policy: All sales are final, exchanges are available for a fee.

SIGNING-UP

• RSVP, confirming if you will join for drinks/food after
• Purchase your own ticket on Saturday April 11, 2026 at 7:30pm, and post a comment with your seat number or that you will be buying a rush ticket.

A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when.

RSVPs close 1 day prior and cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.

MEETUP TIME
Meet me at: 7:15pm inside The Bluma Appel Theatre at 27 Front St. E., to the right side after scanning your tickets

Start: 7:30pm

Length: 90 mins

After: meet at the same spot to head across the street to a local restaurant to chat about the show

Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

The Sea Star Ball with Dance Lesson, Cocktails+++ at Ripley's Aquarium

Fri, Apr 17 · 8:00 PM EDT

Ripleys Aquarium, 288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON, CA

On Friday, April 17th, attend the Sea Star Ball when Ripley's Aquarium will host its Regency-inspired Spring Ball, an affair where elegance reigns and the ocean provides a most enchanting backdrop. For one glittering night of revelry and romance, the Aquarium's galleries will be transformed into a setting worthy of the Ton. Guests are encouraged to don their finest attire as they promenade through shimmering aquatic exhibits, take dance lessons among the stingrays and sip on custom cocktails at their tropical reefs. Purchase Sea Star Ball on Friday April 17th at 8pm.

What's Included:

• Free Photo-ops
• Surprise Giveaways
• Whisky Lounge
• Group Dance Lessons – Waltz
• PLUS - Present yourself to the Queen of the Seven Seas!

COST
Adult: $62.50 + taxes

Meetup Organizer Fee: $5

Ticket Policy: All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges.

SIGNING-UP

• RSVP Yes - everyone goes on the waitlist until they post they purchased their ticket
• Purchase your own ticket and select the Sea Star Ball, post you have your ticket and I will move you to going.

A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when.

RSVPs close 2 days prior 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: 8pm inside the entrance of the Ripley's Aquarium at 288 Bremner Boulevard.

We will then head off for some sight seeing prior to joining the lessons, etc.

Length: until 12am

Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

Penn & Teller Celebrate 50 Years of Magic + Pre-lunch (Union Station)

Sat, Jun 6 · 12:00 PM EDT

Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, ON, CA

On Saturday June 6th, let's Celebrate 50 Years of Magic with Penn & Teller. Penn & Teller return to Toronto for the first time in 16 years with an unforgettable night of mind-blowing illusions, sharp wit, and legendary showmanship. Penn & Teller are a legendary magic act - Emmy, Obie, and Writer’s Guild Award-winning, with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Penn & Teller know magic. Their CW TV show “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” has launched countless magic careers, while successful Broadway runs and sold-out overseas tours have secured their place in the history books. My seat is ORCH10, Row A, Seat 83. Please Purchase the newly added show on June 6th at 2pm show and post your seat number (caution there are other dates and times)

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REGULAR COST
Tickets: $69 to $199 + ticket master fees

Organizer Meetup fee: $5

Ticket Policy: Final Sale - Non-Refundable & Non-Exchangeable. (You may opt to buy their insurance, if you so desire.)

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SIGNING-UP

• RSVP Yes and answer the question about Lunch, and the system will add you to the waitlist.
• Purchase your ticket and post your seat number, so others may sit next to you.
• I will then move you to attending

RSVPs close 1 day prior and cancellations after may result in a No Show and impact future attendance.

A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and details where to meet and when.

MEETUP TIME
Meet me for lunch at: 12pm inside the front doors of restaurant TBC at 33 Yonge St, Please wait for me to arrive, and do not sit on your own prior, so we can get the table requested.

Meet me for the show at 1:30pm inside the 2nd set of glass front doors of Meridian Hall at 1 Front St. E. to the right side, after scanning your tickets. We will aim to be in our seats 15 mins prior to catch an early start

Show start time: 2pm

Show length: estimate 90 mins, there may be some interaction before and after, per their website, so arrive early

Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after.