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
A Talent for Murder with Helen Mirren + Dinner (Queen St. E.)
On Sunday November 15th, let's see A Talent for Murder with Helen Mirren and Olivia Cooke. This smoldering chamber thriller follows a mysterious young man, Alden Ehrenreich (Weapons) from a New York publisher, who is sent to Switzerland to persuade the renowned writer Patricia Highsmith (Helen Mirren) to write one final installment of the Ripley anthology. Seating is general admission. Purchase your ticket for A Talent for Murder on Sunday November 15th at 6pm at Fox Theatre in The Beach.
COST
Adult Non-member $14.38/ Fox Classic Member $10.84 + fees
SIGNING UP
- Simply RSVP Yes confirming Yes/No to food/drinks after (reservations required)
- Purchase your own ticket by selecting Sunday November 15th at 6pm and post you have your ticket as a Comment
- You can also meet the group at the meetup time with your ticket in hand
- RSVPs close 1 day prior and cancellations may be marked as a No Show and may impact future attendance.
MEETUP TIME
Meet me at: 5:45pm inside the front doors of Fox Theatre at 2236 Queen St. E. FYI, I will be hosting another meetup before and driving directly there.
Show starts: 6pm
Length: 1 hour 46 minutes
After: meet me outside the auditorium to head to dinner and chat about the movie
Enjoy and please post your comments in the event after.
Upcoming events
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Crystal Pite's Emergence, and Silent Screen Ballets + Dessert (Osgoode Stn.)
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, CAOn Sunday November 15th, see Emergence and Silent Screen at the National Ballet of Canada. This dynamic double bill celebrates the company’s innovation and global influence, pairing two groundbreaking works from leading contemporary dancemakers. Crystal Pite’s award-winning Emergence was a breakout success that redefined the relationship between classical and contemporary traditions, while Silent Screen introduced the storied partnership of Sol León and Paul Lightfoot to Toronto audiences through one of their most admired creations. Together, these mesmerizing works embody the ambition and artistic excellence that define the National Ballet today. If you haven't tried modern, this is the perfect opportunity, combined with the high likelihood of Rush discounted tickets. My seat is Ring 3, Row B seat 321. Purchase Emergence and Silent Screen on Sunday November 15th at 2pm.
COST
Regular: $57 - 265 includes taxes and fees.Rush: A limited number of tickets will 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 for Sunday November 15th, 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 Friday night, 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.Ballet start time: 2pm
Length: 1 hours 40 mins (incl. 1 intermission)
Enjoy and please post your Comments after!
3 attendeesA Talent for Murder with Helen Mirren + Dinner (Queen St. E.)
Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E 1G2, Canada, Toronto, ON, CAOn Sunday November 15th, let's see A Talent for Murder with Helen Mirren and Olivia Cooke. This smoldering chamber thriller follows a mysterious young man, Alden Ehrenreich (Weapons) from a New York publisher, who is sent to Switzerland to persuade the renowned writer Patricia Highsmith (Helen Mirren) to write one final installment of the Ripley anthology. Seating is general admission. Purchase your ticket for A Talent for Murder on Sunday November 15th at 6pm at Fox Theatre in The Beach.
COST
Adult Non-member $14.38/ Fox Classic Member $10.84 + feesSIGNING UP
- Simply RSVP Yes confirming Yes/No to food/drinks after (reservations required)
- Purchase your own ticket by selecting Sunday November 15th at 6pm and post you have your ticket as a Comment
- You can also meet the group at the meetup time with your ticket in hand
- RSVPs close 1 day prior and cancellations may be marked as a No Show and may impact future attendance.
MEETUP TIME
Meet me at: 5:45pm inside the front doors of Fox Theatre at 2236 Queen St. E. FYI, I will be hosting another meetup before and driving directly there.Show starts: 6pm
Length: 1 hour 46 minutes
After: meet me outside the auditorium to head to dinner and chat about the movie
Enjoy and please post your comments in the event after.
5 attendees
Virtual Register: Retirement and Estate Planning (Toronto)
·OnlineOnlineNote: In addition to RSVPing Yes, you will also need to register below for your link to the event.
On Wednesday, November 18th, join this webinar on Retirement and Estate Planning. November is Financial Literacy Month. It's always a good time to review your finances and long-term needs, and to get estate planning in place. Christine Cardoso hosts this discussion with financial experts about the ins-and-outs of retirement and estate planning. Together, they’ll debunk some common myths and explore proven strategies for building estate wealth and meeting long-term goals. Please register for Retirement and Estate Planning Explained on Wednesday, November 18th.
COST
FreeSIGNING UP
- Simply RSVP Yes
- Register for your link to the event. You will receive a confirmation email. A few minutes before start time, click on the link in your email, sign in to your Eventbrite account, scroll down and click on the Join Now button,
- Start time: 12 noon
- Length: 1.5 hours
- RSVPs close 2 days before
Enjoy and please post your Comments after!
2 attendees
ROM Discounted - Tour, World Wildlife Photography + Other Exhibits
Royal Ontario Museum, Bloor St. Entrance, Toronto, on, CAOn Saturday November 21st, join me at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) to take a Museum Tour, visit the World Wildlife Photography Exhibit, the Crawford Lake Exhibit and Cloudscape Installation. Be among the first in Canada to see this year’s winners and finalists of the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition. Attendees can see any exhibits of interest. Purchase your ticket for Saturday November 21st. We will be heading out for dinner after at the number 1 Chinese restaurant in Canada. This is a separate event and you can sign up here if you'd like to join us.
Museum Highlights Tour
Explore the wonders of ROM in a 45-minute tour that brings iconic objects to life. Enjoy highlights of arts, culture and nature… throughout the world and throughout time.Cloudscape Installation
Cloudscape is a mesmerizing installation that blends traditional artistry with contemporary themes. Immerse yourself in Yan's floating masterpiece, where each sculpted cloud tells a story of cultural heritage and environmental consciousness, and invites us to reflect on our relationship with nature.World Wildlife Photography
Each year, the annual competition - organized by the Natural History Museum in London, UK - receives tens of thousands of image submissions from aspiring wildlife photographers of all ages. One hundred selected images from this year's competition - unforgettable photographs of wildlife and the natural world - will travel to ROM right after the winners are announced. Experience the power of photography to reveal, connect, and transform our view of nature.Itinerary
2:30pm Meet inside the ROM at the Museum Station entrance to the right side on the 1st Floor2:35 - 2:45pm Cloudscape Installation (Level 1 China(
2:45 - 3:45pm Museum Highlights Tour (Level 1 Currelle Gallery). The Tour starts 3pm, then head directly to the Wildlife Exhibit to enter before 4pm.
3:45 - 4:45pm World Wildlife Photography Exhibit, Level 4, Patrick Harris Gallery (last entry 4pm)
4:45pm - 4:55pm Break
4:55 - 5:15p Crawford Lake Exhibit (Level 3, European Rotating Exhibitions)
Powerful, inspiring, and enlightening, the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition invites viewers into a world of extraordinary images and visual storytelling. The world's longest-running and most prestigious annual nature photography competition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year attracts and recognizes the world's best nature photography, and has done so every year since 1965.5:15 - 5:25pm: ROM Store. Take a look around for souvenirs.
5:30pm Museum closes
We will be heading out for dinner at the number 1 Chinese restaurant in Canada. Sign up here if you'd like to join us.COST
Adults: Admission $26 + Photography Exhibit $9 = $35
Seniors: Admission $21 + Photography Exhibit = $27.75Discounted 15% (message me for the code)
Adults: Admission only is $22.10, Admission + Photography is $29.75Seniors: Admission only is $17.85, Admission + Photography is $23.59
Meetup fee: $5
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SIGNING-UP
- Simply RSVP Yes (everyone goes on the waitlist until they post they have purchased their ticket).
- Purchase your ticket by selecting Saturday November 21st, General Admission plus World Wildlife Photography, 10am - 4pm, and complete the transaction. Please post you have your ticket, and I will move you to attending. If you would like the discount code, please message me.
- RSVPs close 1 day prior, and cancellations after will result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
- You can also just show up and join us at the event meetup spot and time
- A reminder will go out the day before with my cell and details when to meet, etc.
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MEETUP TIME
Meet members at 2:30pm inside the entrance of the ROM at the Museum Station Entrance on Queen's Park Avenue to the right sideWe will follow the itinerary above: however, folks can choose which other exhibits to visit, understanding there may be an additional cost.
Enjoy and please post your Comments after!
4 attendees
Past events
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