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.
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Upcoming events
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Penn & Teller Celebrate 50 Years of Magic + Pre-lunch (Union Station)
Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, ON, CAOn 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 feesOrganizer 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.
3 attendees
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to end the Season (St Andrew Station)
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON, CAOn Friday June 12th, close the 2025/36 season with Beethoven's Ninth. Music Director Gustavo Gimeno brings the season to its close with Beethoven’s triumphant Ninth Symphony. Joined by the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and a stellar cast of soloists, this finale delivers the ultimate “Ode to Joy,” bringing us all together in jubilant celebration. As a subscriber, I can buy additional seats at the subscriber price for attendees - just message me. My seat is Orchestra Right C34. Purchase your tickets for Beethoven's Ninth on Friday June 12th at 7:30pm.
COST
Regular: $77 - 197 includes taxes and feesRush: 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 plan to buy RUSH, please state that in your RSVP, so I can include you in the reminder 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 at 7:15pm at Roy Thomson Hall at 60 Simcoe St., inside the southern-most double set of glass doors, after scanning your tickets.Start time: 7:30pm
Length: 2 hours (includes intermission)
After: please meet me at the initial spot to head out and chat about the show
Enjoy and please post your Comments after!
5 attendees
The Great Gatsby Musical - Buy 1 get the 2nd for $1 (Dundas Stn.)
CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, Toronto, ON, CANote: April Fools Sale Buy 1 get the 2nd for $1 expires Apr 6th at 11:59pm EST.
On Saturday August 15th, join us for the Broadway Extravaganza and Tony Award®-winning The Great Gatsby: A New Musical that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage. My seat is Orchestra N25. Purchase The Great Gatsby: A New Musical on Saturday August 15th at 7:30pm.
COST
Regular Cost: $59/ 79/ 109/ 129/ 159/ 199 + service feesDiscounted Cost: Buy 1 get the 2nd for $1 applies to price levels 2- 4 + service fees. The link is embedded in the code. If you can't see it, use APRILGG
Meetup Organizer Fee: $5
Ticket Policy: All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges.
SIGNING-UP
- RSVP Yes confirming if you will join for dinner prior. Note: everyone goes on the waitlist until they post their seat number
- Purchase your own ticket and select the March 6th date, post your seat number 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 for Dinner: at 5:45pm (location TBC closer to the event date)Meet me for the Show at: 7:15pm inside the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre at 244 Victoria St. (not the Yonge St. entrance), on the ground floor to the right side after scanning your tickets.
Start: 7:30pm
Length: 2 hours 35 mins (incl. intermission)
After: meet at the same spot to chat about the show
Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.
5 attendees
Dirty Dancing: The Musical Early Access + Dinner
CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, Toronto, ON, CANote: Early Access ends April 26, 2026. I will post a comment with any future offers that come up prior to the event.
On Sunday, December 6th, join us for Dirty Dancing: The Musical, followed by our Holiday Dinner. Dirty Dancing: The Musical, the story that awakened a generation, is back in a new stage production. This feel-good escape you’ve been craving, is alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters, and the allure of forbidden romance. Set to live music from the original film you love, Baby and Johnny bring to life the summer that changed everything. My seat is Orchestra M25. Purchase Dirty Dancing: The Musical on Sunday December 6th at 2pm.
COST
Regular Cost: $59/ 79/ 99/ 129/ 149/ 219 + service feesMeetup Organizer Fee: $5
Ticket Policy: All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges.
SIGNING-UP
- RSVP Yes confirming if you will join for dinner after. Note: everyone goes on the waitlist until they post their seat number
- Purchase your own ticket and select the December 6th date, post your seat number and I will move you to going. The early access code is embedded in the link. If you are having trouble, please post a comment and I will message you a response.
A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when.
RSVPs close 5 days prior as dinner reservations are challenging for the Holidays, 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 the Show at: 1:40pm inside the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre at 244 Victoria St. (not the Yonge St. entrance), on the ground floor to the right side after scanning your tickets.Start: 2pm
Length: 2 hours 30 mins (incl. intermission)
After: meet at the same spot to chat about the show and head out for our Holiday Dinner
Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.
2 attendees
Past events
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