What we’re about
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. I'll do my best to find interesting events at the best prices. Most events will be on weekends, with occasional evenings during the week night, dictated by that event. You can 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.
During our home stay, events will be posted more frequently, will generally be international, free, online, and we will sometimes have the opportunity to participate in live ones. We'll also virtually travel to international famous sites, cities and countries.
I hope you will join us.
Upcoming events
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Holiday! An Improvised Musical Dora Award Nominee + Dinner (Factory Theatre)
Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, CAOn Friday December 19th, join us for Holiday! An Improvised Musical, a 2024 Dora Award Nominee for Outstanding Production, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble and Outstanding Creative Direction. Back for its 3rd year, Holiday! An Improvised Musical is the entertaining festive favorite inspired by Stephen Sondheim’s Company. This one-of-a-kind musical party is entirely made up on the spot, sparked by your suggestions. Watch as a wildly talented cast creates a dazzling night of improvised vignettes exploring love, work, relationships – and the true meaning of the holiday season. It’s the only holiday celebration that guarantees laughs, surprises, and a whole lot of heart. Holiday! is a Bad Dog Theatre production in association with Factory Theatre. Purchase Holiday! An Improvised Musical on Friday December 19th at 7:30pm.
COST
Regular Cost: Adults $40, Seniors $25
Rush tickets: $20 available 30 mins prior to show time, 2 per person
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 tickets)
- Purchase your own ticket by selecting Tickets, Dec 19th at 7:30pm
A pre-mail will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when.
RSVPs close 1 day prior and the Waitlist will be removed at that time. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
MEETUP TIME
Meet for for dinner at: 5:30pm at Gusto 101, at 101 Portland St.
Meet me for the show at: 7:15pm inside the front doors of Factory Theatre at 125 Bathurst St
Show Starts: 7:30pm (there is no late entry)
Length: 75 mins (no intermission)
Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.4 attendees
The Nutcracker Celebrates 30 Years of Magic + Dinner - National Ballet of Canada
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, CANote: Many levels are almost sold out, so I recommend you buy your tickets as soon as possible.
On Saturday December 20th, join us for The Nutcracker at the National Ballet of Canada. Celebrate 30 years of magic with James Kudelka’s The Nutcracker. The holiday favourite has captivated Toronto audiences since 1995 and is a beloved tradition for many, with its whimsical characters, dazzling design, glorious Tchaikovsky score and breathtaking dancing. My seat is Ring 3, Row E seat 321. Purchase The Nutcracker on Saturday December 20th at 2pm (not 7pm).
The adventure begins at a Christmas Eve party in a 19th-century barn and introduces siblings Marie and Misha to delights beyond their wildest dreams, from magical creatures to savoury treats and the glittering land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score and featuring magnificent sets and costumes, The Nutcracker is an unforgettable tribute to the imagination.
COST
Regular: $69 - 220 includes taxes and fees. Many levels are almost sold out, so I recommend you get your tickets as soon as you can.
Rush: A limited number of tickets may go on sale at 11:00am on the day of the performance, subject to availability. Discounts vary per performance. Rush tickets are limited to two per person and can be purchased over the phone at 416 345 9595 or in person at the Four Seasons Centre Box Office, 145 Queen Street West.
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 pre-mail and we can meet you.
- RSVPs close 1 day prior, and cancellations after will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
- A pre-mail will go out the day before with my cell and details when to meet, etc.
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MEETUP TIME
Meet me at 1:30pm along the right glass wall, after scanning your tickets and entering The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts at 145 Queen St. W.
Ballet start time: 2pm
Length: 2 hours (incl. an intermission)
After: we will head to a restaurant nearby
Enjoy and please post your Comments after!3 attendees
•OnlineVirtual: Cinderella from the Royal Ballet and Opera (London England)
OnlineOn Friday December 26th, London’s Royal Ballet sweep us off our feet when Cinderella's love and kindness transforms her destiny. Welcome to an ethereal world of fairy godmothers and pumpkin carriages, handsome princes and finding true love. Welcome to an optimistic realm of giddy dreams and rewards for kindness in London’s Royal Ballet’s dazzling production of Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella. Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov star as Cinderella and the Prince in Ashton’s timeless reworking of Charles Perrault’s famous rags-to-riches story, a showcase for the deft musicality of the Company’s Founding Choreographer and the beauty of Prokofiev’s transcendent score.
COST
Free
SIGNING UP
- Simply RSVP Yes
- Start time: At pm, click on this link to join the event
- Length: estimate 2 - 3 hours
- RSVPs close 1 hour prior to start time
2 attendees
New Year's Eve 2026 Options (Various Locations)
Various Venues, Toronto, ON, CANote: Members can use the Comments to arrange getting together at a location, as I will be in Curacao and unable to host.
On Wednesday December 31st/ Wednesday January 1st, check out a variety of New Year's Eve events in downtown Toronto. Here are options you can enjoy! Bundle up and perhaps take some hot chocolate with you, or avail of the onsite food/drink. Also, take advantage of free TTC/ GO from Dec 31st @ 7p, until Jan 1st end of day for the TTC, and 8am for GO.
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Harbourfront Centre Fireworks and Celebrations, Dec 31st, 10pm - 12:10am, Free, 235 Queens Quay West.
Enjoy live entertainment at Harbourfront Centre Stage, a spectacular 10-minute midnight fireworks display lighting up the city skyline and visible from anywhere with a view of Toronto’s inner harbour or can be watched live on YouTube. Take advantage of other Fireworks & Fun activities in other areas of Toronto's harbourfront.
The Distillery Winter Village Bash, Dec 31st, 10pm - midnight, $35 tickets required after 4pm, 55 Mill St.
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at one of Canada’s most iconic destinations! Dance under a canopy of lights with a live DJ, and enjoy an unforgettable fireworks display at midnight. Purchase Tickets.
Toronto's Best Singles NYE Party – An Elegant Affair, Dec 31st, 9pm - 2am, $50, Kelly's Landing, 123 Front St. W. Celebrate 2026 in style with Toronto’s most eligible singles at Single in the City’s 20th Annual New Year’s Party. Kelly’s Landing, conveniently across from Union Station, provides the perfect setting to mingle, dance, and flirt your way into the new year. Purchase tickets.
Dinner + House Party at The Drake Hotel, Dec 31st, 5pm - 3am
Dinner + House Party reservations 5 - 8:30pm then stay for the party, $129/ person (plus tax + gratuity)
A decadent dinner party with live music and vibrant sounds awaits.
Savour a 4-course prix fixe dinner before seamlessly transitioning into their three-level NYE House Party. Enjoy DJs and dance floors, tarot readings, games night, and flowing cocktails — all in West Queen West’s most iconic venue, shaped by its energy, art, and design. Make reservation.
House Party Only, 9pm - 3am, $50 early bird, $60, purchase ticket.
ROM for the Holidays, Dec 31st/ Jan 1st, 10am - 5:30pm, $26 + taxes, Queens Park and Bloor Streets
This is a holiday tradition you won't want to miss with enhanced programming, live performances, hands-on experiences, four special exhibitions and re-imagined dinosaur galleries, Bring your curiosity and enjoy a stress-free day with family and friends. Purchase tickets.
Bravissimo! New Year’s Eve at the Canadian Opera Company returns to Roy Thomson Hall, Dec 31, 7pm, $90-$289, 60 Simcoe St.
This New Year's Eve, the romance, drama, and grandeur of opera's greatest hits returns to Roy Thomson Hall for a one-of-a-kind concert event. Backed by the power of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, four international stars perform genre-defining selections from the greatest operas ever written during this glamourous New Year's Eve experience. End your year on a high note at Bravissimo! New Year's at the Opera. Purchase tickets.
Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert, Jan 1st, 2:30pm, $94 - 210, Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St.
Celebrating 30 years in North America, Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert returns to Toronto for a dazzling anniversary season. This beloved annual tradition is an unmissable addition to every music-lover's holiday wish list. Purchase tickets.
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COST:
Free or cost stated under each option
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SIGNING-UP:
- RSVP Yes
- RSVPs close same day
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MEETUP TIME:
Meet members at whatever location and time you arrange via the Comments
Length: leave whenever you like
Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after3 attendees
Past events
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