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 (2)
See all- Stratford: Tony Award Winning Musical Comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels + DinnerAvon Theatre, Stratford, ON
On Saturday July 26th, Spend a Day in Stratford Sightseeing, Shopping, and Attending one of three shows including Tony Award Winning Musical Comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - the number two show for 2025. You can also select Sense and Sensibility, or Forgiveness (also on my list to see). I will be seeing Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and my seat is Orchestra RT M26. I also have 3 more tickets seated together at $55 each before taxes (valued at $158 each before taxes), available for purchase by posting a comment in the meetup. Note: you will need to arrange your own transportation to and from (Stratford bus is available), and confirm if you will be joining for dinner, as reservations are required. In addition, all out of town events require your cell and email.
SYNOPSIS:
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (2 hours 29 mins)
Lawrence Jameson is no stranger to the high life—he’s lived it for years by separating lonely rich ladies from their fortunes in a swanky Riviera town. When he and his chief competitor in the con business, Freddy Benson, make a bet to swindle an heiress out of $50,000, the professional scoundrels soon discover they may not always be the smartest people in the room. Inspired by the hit 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the musical comedy earned 11 Tony Award nominations for its hilarious hijinks and frivolity—beautifully reminiscent of an earlier age.Sense and Sensibility (2 hours 47 mins)
Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the travails of the Dashwood sisters—sensible, subdued Elinor and the passionately emotional Marianne—after their father’s passing leaves their family dependent on the whims of wealthy relations. When suitors, both suitable and otherwise, start courting the Dashwood girls, the sisters must blend sense with sensibility to protect their hearts and their reputations. Bristling with wit, cutting social commentary and old-fashioned romance brimming with longing and tender affection, Sense and Sensibility is pure Regency Period delight.Forgiveness (2 hours 49 mins)
Adapted from the Canada Reads-winning memoir by Mark Sakamoto, Forgiveness tells the story of two people traumatized but not broken by the Second World War. Mitsue Sakamoto and her family are sent to a civilian internment camp in the Canadian interior after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Ralph MacLean joins the Canadian army and endures years of privation in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp. When the conflict ends, Mitsue and Ralph are forced to confront their long-buried anger and grief when Mitsue’s son and Ralph’s daughter fall in love. An emotional map across time, this story of love and family is a testament to the power of choosing forgiveness over hatred.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.
- The Stratford Bus is also running ($39 + taxes).
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REGULAR COST
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: $39 - $208 + taxesSense and Sensibility: $39 - $59 + taxes
Forgiveness: $125 - 152 + taxes
Meetup organizer fee: $12
Ticket Policy: Final Sale - Non-Refundable & Non-Exchangeable.
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SIGNING-UP- RSVP Yes and answer the question about Dinner, include your email and cell, and the system will add you to the waitlist.
- For out of town events, these are required for the pre-mail and for emergencies the day off
- Purchase your ticket and bus for your desired show, and post your show, seat number, you have transportation and I will move you to going
- If you're interested in the 3 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels tickets, message me directly. I may also be able to get more $55 + taxes tickets.
A pre-mail will be sent Thursday night with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when.
RSVPs close 3 days prior and cancellations after may result in a No Show and impact future attendance.
MEETUP TIME
Proposed agenda:
9:30 - 10am: Leave Toronto
11:30a - noon: Arrive in Stratford and grab lunch on the go
Noon - 1:45p: Sight-see/ Shop
1:45p: Meet me for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Avon Theatre at xxx
2 - 4:30p: Scoundrels Show (incl. 20 min intermission)
4:30p: Visit the Theatre Store
4:50p Meet outside the Store to walk to DinnerEnjoy and please post your comments in the event after.
- Pride & Prejudice (sort of) from $39 + Afternoon Tea Discount by $10 (Yonge Stn)CAA Theatre (formerly the Panasonic Theatre), Toronto, ON
Note: The $39 discount ends midnight on Fri July 11th, so grab your discounted tickets while you can.
On Saturday August 16th, join me for Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice (sort of), with optional Afternoon Tea prior at The Windsor Arms. Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is back with its unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen's most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn't be higher when it comes to romance. My seat is Orchestra T19. Purchase Pride & Prejudice (sort of) on Saturday August 16th at 7:30pm.
High Tea Menu
- Freshly Baked Plain Scone and Cranberry Scone
- House Made Seasonal Preserves and Clotted Cream
Savories
Pre-order-Vegan and Gluten Free Chef Sandwiches available- Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Mini Quiche
- Roasted Cornish Hen with Roasted Red Grapes, Major Grey’s Mango Chutney
- Beef Brisket Croissant, Caramelized Onion, Purple Cabbage Slaw, Chili Garlic Mayo
- Organic Egg Salad, Spring Onion, Mayo
- Cucumber Open Sandwich with Beetroot Dill Cream Cheese
Sweets
- Assorted Petit Fours
COST
Regular Show Cost: $59 - 119 + Mirvish service feesDiscounted Show cost: $39 - $99 + Mirvish service fees
Regular Afternoon Tea cost: $51 + taxes
Afternoon Tea Discount: $10, requires proof of same day theatre ticket, so cost is $49 + 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 their seat number and confirm High Tea)
- Purchase your own ticket (discount code is available through this purchase link). If not, it's PRIDESUMMER2.
- The reservation at The Windsor Arms requires me to pre-pay $25 with a credit card, and I will reach out to provide the email for the etransfer for $30 ($25 + $5 meetup fee) prior to moving you to going. There are no refunds for reservations.
A pre-mail will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when.
RSVPs close 3 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 for Afternoon Tea: at 5:30pm inside the front doors of The Windsor Arms at 18 St Thomas St.Meet me for the Show at: 7:15pm inside the CAA Theatre at 651 Yonge St., to the left side after the box office after scanning your tickets.
Show Starts: 7:30pm
Length: 2 hours 35 minutes
After: meet at the same spot to chat about the show, before heading out.
Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.
