What we’re about
Welcome to the Toronto 2SLGBTQIA+ Extravaganza - a community building safer spaces for people of all identities. To us, board gaming is a fun night out, a chance to bond as a community, and meet new people.
So come on in, let's roll the dice, and reignite the magic of gaming together!
We meet at the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) a few minutes’ walk South from Bathurst Station. CSI is the largest co-working space and social justice hub in Canada!
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See all- 2SLGBTQIA+ Extravaganza: Board Games & SocialCenter for Social Innovation Annex, Toronto, ONCA$5.00
Hello and welcome to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Extravaganza! We are Canada's largest, and longest-running, board game meetup group for the queer community.
About Us: Our events are intentional friendly socials that aim to create a safe space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, friends, and allies to gather and connect through gaming. With our history of running events over the last ten years, our meetups have grown to average 120 participants whenever we get together.
Note, our events are 19+
What to Expect: Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the world of board games, this event offers something for everyone. Discover new games, challenge your friends, and make new connections with fellow board game lovers along the way. Come as a group or solo, and our friendly volunteers can help pair you with a community table and teach you a new game. Our events are also a great way to make new friends, and are perfect for folks arriving in Toronto looking to connect.
Our events are community first. However you identify on the 2SLGBTQIA+ spectrum, there is always a chair for you at our game tables. Friendly allies are also welcome, so long as they are respectful of the intentions of the event space.
Board Games: From classic favourites to modern hits, we will have a wide selection of games to choose from, with nearly 100 games in our collection, including Coup, Codenames, Catan and many more! We also like to bring out the more crunchy games like Wingspan and Viticulture. If there is a game you would like us to bring, please leave a comment to make a request! You are also welcome to bring games from your own collection if you are interested in leading a table.
Cover: RSVP to this event through Meetup and pay $5 entry at the door. Admission supports all the resources that go into making these events possible. We accept cash or card for payments. Note that an RSVP does not guarantee a seat; tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
- SCHEDULE -
- 6PM // Doors open
- 6:15 - 9:30PM// Openplay gaming tables, drink services, and food pop-up Dining & Dragons.
- 8:30 PM// Last call for the Kitchen
- 9:30 - 10PM// Wrap up games and social
- 10PM // Event ends
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
- Venue:
- As always, the Extravaganza will be held at the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) in the Annex - 720 Bathurst, ground floor. We believe this is one of the best venues in the city, and they also have a mission to bring socially driven organizations together, making them the perfect partners to work with in support of our events.
- CSI is also just a short walk south of Bathurst subway station. Or, if driving, there is a P-Parking lot at Bathurst and Lippincott. It is a 5-minute walk NE of the centre.
- To enter CSI from Bathurst St, head to the entrance on the southeast side of the building. We will be there to greet you!
- Food & Drink:
- Our volunteer team will be running a bar that will have both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options. Purchases at the bar support CSI! (Remember to please drink responsibly)
- Our friends at Dining & Dragons will also be joining us to offer a food pop-up with some delicious options for purchase. The food is incredible and well worth a try!
- Accessibility:
- For physical access, there is an elevator at the front door to the venue.
- There are gender-inclusive, wheelchair-accessible washrooms available.
- For if you need a break, we have quiet rooms were you can rest and reset.
Want to Volunteer?: We are always looking for wonderful folks to join our friendly team of volunteers who help to make these events possible. From greeting folks at the door, to teaching games, we have a wide variety of tasks behind the scenes that need doing. Volunteers help with set-up, clean-up, and 2 hrs of the event hosting one of the various activities. If you would be interested in joining us, please email changelinggaminginfo@gmail.com
This event is powered by Changeling Gaming.
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