What weβre about
Weβre a bunch of open-minded, curious humans who love bringing people together in fun and meaningful ways. π
We create playful, out-of-the-box social experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and authentic connection. π
Our most popular event series, F*ck the Small Talk, has traveled the worldβfrom Berlin, London, and Buenos Aires to Edinburgh, Malta, Iceland, and now Toronto! π¨π¦
Our gatherings are anything but ordinary. Theyβre guided (introverts, youβll love them!) and intentionally designed for connection. None of that awkward βhello, are you from the meetup?β stuff.
Join us, and let yourself be surprised. β¨
Upcoming events (1)
See all- βοΈ F*ck the Small Talk Toronto #6Toronto, Canada, Toronto, ON M5G 1M5, ON
* Clicking "Attend" on Meetup does not guarantee you a ticket. Make sure to click below to confirm your spot *
ποΈ Sign up here to grab your ticket ποΈ
F*ck the Small Talk has traveled the world from Berlin, Melbourne, London, Lisbon, to Buenos Aires, and is now in Toronto for the first season! π
π¦ WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?
FTST is an out-of-the-box social experience where strangers come together for an afternoon of meaningful, fun, and deep conversation. Itβs also a different & cool way of meeting new people by getting a bit out of your comfort zone and skipping the small talk!
Join us for games, talks, and connections with friends you havenβt met yet. Join if you get annoyed after being asked what you do, where you are from, and how long you've been in Toronto every single time you meet someone. If you feel that there are better questions in life, this is the place for you. π
π HOW DOES IT WORK?
We start with a short & sweet intro talk followed by a few light-hearted group games to warm up. After that, we split you up into small groups and start with the conversation rounds (with 3-4 people). We'll have awesome question cards that will guide the flow of the conversation. You'll be guided by an experienced host (Stefanie, you'll love her!) who'll make sure everything goes smoothly. π
πΉ HOW TO JOIN?
Our events are limited to 30 handpicked guests to ensure a cozy atmosphere. Confirm your spot on the link above to make it happen! We prioritize a balance of gender and age. If you're invited you'll receive a confirmation within 48 hours via Luma (our ticketing platform)
NOTE: We won't validate your payment unless you've been accepted! (which you most likely will β€οΈ)
Sold out or can't make it? Drop us your email and we'll keep you in the loop for the next one! π
𧧠HOW MUCH IS IT?
The cost to attend is 23$ (early bird) or 25$ (general), and includes the following:
β° 3 hours of facilitated and curated activities
ππ½ Access to the Llamas in Toronto WhatsApp community
π₯ A space to meet new people in the least boring way possible
π Supporting our mission to spread human connection events around the world
(π« also includes those annoying ticket fees!)π³ WHERE IS IT?
We host our events in awesome bars & parks across the city. We only reveal the location upon confirmation. This event will take place in an outdoor space in the Christie Pits neighbourhood.
π WHAT THEY SAY
π£ βThis is the kind of activity humanity needs every weekend. Thank you for all.β - Sonya
π£ βF*ck the Small Talk changes the narrative from "Where are you from?" to "When was the last time you laughed uncontrollably?" and I think that's beautiful.β - Monika
π£ "Itβs a wonderful experience, itβs like being a kid again, when you were at the park, playing with other kids, and just decided you were going to be best friends for the next hours. Maybe youβll never see those kids again. But that hour was amazing because you both opened up and trusted each other." - Sara
Read our 130+ Google reviews here π
π€ FAQ
β’ Can I come alone?
Of course, we encourage it :)β’ Can I be late?
Please don't! Late arrivals will disrupt the floooooooow.β’ I signed up but never got an invite. Why?
We usually get a high volume of sign-ups yet we like to keep it cozy & only invite around 30 people. Please try again next time if you do not receive an invite - no hard feelings πβ’ Why do you charge?
We value our time and put a lot of love, planning, and effort into creating & designing these experiences. β₯οΈ This is our project/business and what we give to the world and we think everything should be a fair exchange! π However, money should never be the reason for people not to attend. If you canβt afford it send us a message!β’ Is this a networking or dating event?
Nope! Think of us as the anti-networking and anti-speed dating event. Thereβs no pressure, no pitches, and no cringy icebreakers. Instead, we create spaces where strangers can connect through fun & meaningful conversations. Itβs all about authentic connectionβno business cards or romantic expectations required. (doesnβt mean it canβt happenβitβs just not the intention!)πΎπ€π’π ππͺπ§ππ€πͺπ¨, π‘πππ«π ππ€π£π£πππ©ππ. β¨
* Location is only revealed to ticket holders!
π ββοΈπ±This event is a no-phone experience. π ββοΈπ±We started in Berlin back in 2019 out of the frustration of being asked 'Where are you from?' multiple times at every single meetup! Now there are chapters in 11 cities including Medellin, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Zurich, and London! πΊοΈ
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