Brewery Events

We haven't been to Almost Jeopardy all year. Time to fix that. Trivia in Kensington Market! Arrive at 7, play at 8. Walk-ins only. Free to play!

## **Toronto Backgammon Association** facebook.com/TorontoBackgammon **Roll the dice. Find your game.** We're a diverse community of backgammon players — beginners still figuring out the doubling cube, and seasoned players hunting their next tournament win. Every week we meet in Toronto (and sometimes online) to play, teach, and talk strategy. Come for the game, stay for the people. *** **Weekly Tournaments & Meetups** * **Casual play:** $10 — venue access and open boards all night. free coffee/ tea * **Tournament entry:** $20 — compete for real prizes * **90% of all tournament fees go directly to winners.** We keep overhead low and payouts real. *** **Why join us?** * **Genuine community.** Players from 18 to 80, all skill levels, all backgrounds — the board is the great equalizer. * **Learn faster.** Our experienced players love to share tips, run through positions, and give honest feedback. No gatekeeping here. * **Strategy nights.** Explore the math, the odds, and the finer points of the game in a low-pressure setting. * **Real competition.** If you're ready to test your game, our tournament format keeps the stakes meaningful. Grab a drink, find a board, and let's see those doubles. ***

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an evening of Happy Hour Hops at Birroteca, then access to the exclusive Heliconian Club Art show, followed by a visit to the Gardiner Ceramic Museum. At 5:30, we will gather downstairs at Birroteca for some Happy Hour nourishment of $7 beer and $10 Snacks. Let us know if you will not make the 6 pm deadline and we will order you a beer. Manulife Center, 55 Bloor St W Eataly, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5 https://indiealehouse.com/ At 6:30 pmish, we will head up Bay street turning onto Yorkville to Hazelton Lane. We will pass John Daniels House, a Georgian Revival historic landmark, where we will take a group shot around the front door. https://www.acotoronto.ca/building.php?ID=3070 Hazelton lane has two sculptures to view. Chorus (1966) by Sylvia Lefkovitz Royal Sweet Diamond by Joe Fafard Then onto the Heliconian Club, celebrating it's 150th year of supporting women living and working in the arts. We will seeing Doris Purchase's "The Ribs of a Place" an installation of large "frame ribs" suspended along the walls. https://torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/event-6494928 Afterwards, we will back-track down Hazelton Lane to Avenue Road and head South to the Gardiner Ceramic Museum. 111 Queens Park 3rd floor, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7 After gaining FREE entry, we will head to the 3rd floor to view International Ceramic Art Fair 2026. https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/event/international-ceramic-art-fair-2026/ Then we will head downstairs to see the In Search of Imperfection: The Macdonald Collection of Japanese and Japanese-Inspired Ceramics https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/event/in-search-of-imperfection-the-macdonald-collection-of-japanese-and-japanese-inspired-ceramics/ to the ground floor to see Highways of Harlan House https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/event/highways-of-harlan-house/

Hello everyone, We're starting our outdoor pickleball meetups in **Mississauga** area! Please keep in mind that even though we gather at public courts, **we may not always be able to play together as a group**. Every court has its own rules. Most often, players line up their paddles in a designated area and wait for their turn. A game must begin within 3 minutes, and after each game, **all four players must exit the court** and line up their paddles again for the next round. Please bring your **paddle, court shoes, towel, and water**. Also, don’t forget **sunscreen or a hat** to protect yourself from the sun. See you on the court! **Friendly Reminder: Open Play for All Levels** This is a loosely organized event designed for everyone to enjoy. Beginners are more than welcome! * **No Fixed Groups:** You don't need a team of four to participate. * **Mix & Mingle:** You’re free to play with anyone at the courts. Just check in with other Meetup members and say hello! * **Drills & Practice:** If we're short on numbers for a game, it's a great chance to practice dinking or rallying. Just come out, meet new people, and have fun!

**On Sunday, June 14th, join me for Heartbreak Hotel, part of Luminato Festival, straight from an Off-Broadway run, and from acclaimed New Zealand company EBKM**. Heartbreak Hotel blends storytelling, science, and synth-driven music to explore heartbreak from the inside out. Part love story, part physiology lesson, the show follows one woman as she tries — earnestly, awkwardly, and often hilariously — to understand what it really means when love ends. Funny, raw, and unexpectedly tender, Heartbreak Hotel is for anyone who’s loved deeply and lost painfully. A show for broken hearts, open hearts, and anyone who knows that connection — messy, fragile, and beautiful — is what makes us human. My seat is J9. **Purchase Heartbreak Hotel on Sunday, June 14th at 2pm.** **COST** Adults: $49 includes service charges Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 Ticket Policy: All sales are final. **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP, confirming if you will join for food/drinks after** * **[Purchase](https://purchase.luminatofestival.com/ChooseSeats/1602)**[ ](https://tickets.mirvish.com/tina/20416)**your own ticket for Sunday June 14, 2026 at 2pm, and post a comment with your seat number** A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close Friday and cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: 1:45pm inside Fleck Theatre at Harbourfront Centre at 235 Queens Quay West** Start: 2pm Length: 75 minutes (no intermission) After: meet at the same spot to head across the floor to the Power Plant Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for Brews at Lady Bug Tavern, Live Italian Music and Taste of Little Italy festival. As it is Taste of Little Italy weekend, I recommend walking from Ossington station (Delaware Entrance at the West end of the platform) straight south on Delaware to Lady Bug Tavern. Lady Bug Tavern warm-up 4:30 pm 890 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A3 https://www.ladybugtavern.com/ At 5:30 PMish, we will head towards the Main Stage at Shaw At 6:30 PMish we will head East to Clinton stage. At 7 PMish we will head East to Euclid Stage At 7:30 our meet-up comes to an end, though the festival continues until 10 pm. Note: I haven't found a link at the time of posting to Taste of Italy 2026. Will update closer to date.

Note: You may be removed from the attendance list if you've participated in the previous week's event. This allows for more people to experience this Meetup. Avengers put your costumes on and let’s go and save the world!
Well we can’t save the world (yet), but we aim to try to play a small part in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by making their day a bit better!
Description: Before the event the organizer will post a list in the comment section of the attendees and what they are responsible to bring (food/drink, kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies). We normally ask each attending member to bring approximately $15-20 worth of ingredients/supplies to our event. We will use the items to prepare and serve food/drink at The Meeting Place.
Timeline: We will meet on location at 11:00 am, with lunch served between 12:30-1:00 pm.
Membership Dues: Membership dues are $2.00 for the calendar year. Membership dues go towards paying for food/supplies incurred by no-shows. Membership dues are due at the first meetup of the year that you attend.
No Shows/Late Un-RSVP: We’re relying on members who RSVP to bring key ingredients for recipes! Please try your best to show-up or alternatively change your RSVP early so another member may fill the empty spot.
\*\*\* If you are on the waitlist, keep checking as you may be moved into attendance to replace someone. We will try to message you to confirm your attendance in advance.
Donations will be assigned before the event.

On **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 fees Rush: 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. *** **SIGNING-UP** * **Simply RSVP Yes, [purchase](https://my.tso.ca/3675/3786) 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. ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me for dinner at: 5:30pm at Moxies, 100 University Ave.** **Meet me for the show 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) Enjoy and please post your Comments after!

Event #50! We have a very special way of celebrating our 50th event, and we hope you'll join us! NOTE: The Bootlegger's Room is now full. BUT! We have another room so you can still attend! Read about the Murdoch Mysteries room here: https://www.meetup.com/toronto-escape-rooms/events/315098429/ Now, more about Bootlegger's and the event: \*PLEASE READ ALL BELOW, EVEN IF YOU'RE A REGULAR! June's meetup is an official event at Toronto Games Week! Yayyy! Our June event has 2 parts! Part 1: Escape room 8:45-10:30 pm MEET AT THE FOUNTAIN at Casa Loma for an escape room! This part requires registration and advance payment so we can ensure everyone is accommodated. Part 2: Pub hang and Kick-off Party for Many Happy Returns - Immersive Show, at Toronto Fringe 2026! 11 pm-1 am Join us after the escape room for a Meetup at the SECOND FLOOR OF PAUPERS PUB, ANNEX, to celebrate the Kick-off of our leader Julie's incredible immersive show, Many Happy Returns, which will be playing at Toronto Fringe 2026! No registration or payment is required for the pub hang and kick-off party. Now, more about each part: Part 1 - ESCAPE ROOM - 8:45-10:30 pm: RSVP PROCEDURE: \*\*\*To secure your RSVP to the Escape Room part of this event, you must complete TWO steps. Both steps must be completed to attend. Simply RSVP'ing to this event via the Meetup "RSVP" button will NOT secure your ticket. This group is incredible and we have a ton of fun. I appreciate your help in making sure it can run smoothly. 🙂 Here are the steps, in order: STEP 1. Please send $57. per admission as an E-TRANSFER, to [TorontoEscapeRoomMeetup@gmail.com](mailto:TorontoEscapeRoomMeetup@gmail.com) In this email, please note: -> The name of the room you want to join. -> If you are paying for more than 1 admission, please send the appropriate amount for the number of tickets you want (e.g. 2 tickets = $114), to which event(s), and note the name of your guest. \*Please note the escape rooms each have a slightly different price. \*\*\*Out of fairness to members who are committed to attending, if I do not receive your etransfer within 24 hours of you joining the event, your RSVP will be removed to open up space for someone else. You are free to re-join when you are ready to send the etransfer, space permitting. STEP 2. Once you have completed STEP 1, click RSVP on the event for the room you want. If you are bringing a guest, select a +1. Managing large events can be complex so thank you for helping me keep track of all you incredible, amazing escapers! 💕 \*\*\*\*\* Here's the escape room description, from the website: Re. King of the Bootleggers: "In 1920’s Toronto, prohibition is at its peak and at the top of the bootlegging empire sits notorious gangster, Rocco Perri. But if you've got the brains the guts for it, all that could change, and someone new could take the throne.In the sordid world of swingin’ speakeasies, everyone’s out for a piece of the pie. You receive an invitation to a secret meeting at Rocco’s infamous bar. \***This game is not wheelchair accessible.** There are 3 steps to get to the door of the Coachman’s Stable House and a flight of stairs to access the intro/outro space, as well as the washroom. Please see the Secret City website for additional info." This room is 1.5 hours in length, including a key intro and outro. Important details about the escape rooms only: 1. We will book the spots for the escape room, so no planning needed! 2. This is a prepaid event, so you must pay the fee to join in. 3. Please arrive at the listed time. This is scheduled 15 mins ahead of the room time so that everyone can arrive, check in and sign waivers if applicable. 4. No shows or last minute cancellations after the booking has been paid for will not receive refunds due to the non-refundable nature of the escape room businesses. 5. If there is a cancellation/rescheduling of the event, you will receive refunds. 6. If you ever want to join an event but all of our rooms appear to be full/sold out, please message me. I can sometimes find a way to add a person or two; and if I hear from a lot of people, I may even be able to book a whole extra room for the bonus folks so they can join in the fun! 7. Please share the puzzles! We can be big groups thanks to your patronage, and sometimes escape rooms don't have multiple puzzles to work on at one time, so only a few people may be able to work on a given puzzle. Share the love! If you've been the leader on a few puzzles in a row, kindly step back and let someone else have a turn. 8. Check out their website for additional details: (https://www.secretcityadventures.com/) Part 2 - PUB HANG AND KICK-OFF PARTY FOR MANY HAPPY RETURNS - IMMERSIVE SHOW, AT TORONTO FRINGE, 2026 - 11 pm-1 am: No RSVP or advance payment needed! Simply show up to the Second Floor of Pauper's Pub, 539 Bloor St W., Toronto, at any time between 11 pm-1 am to join in on the fun! -Drinks (buy your own, as desired) -Food (buy your own, as desired) -Exciting announcements about Many Happy Returns! (free!) -The show isn't happening this night, but you will get sneak preview info and more details about how to come check it out at Fringe! -Surprises! Here is more about Toronto Games Week: https://torontogamesweek.com/ Learn more and buy tickets: Many Happy Returns, at Toronto Fringe '26 [https://www.fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/many-happy-returns](https://www.fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/many-happy-returns) You can follow Many Happy Returns here: https://www.instagram.com/bears_in_the_city/ https://www.bearsinthecity.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BEARSInTheCityProductions Cheers!

Come paint and sip on this beautiful patio in Kensington Market at Kos Restaurant, every Sunday, 4-7pm starting on May 31st! Happy hour food and drinks available for purchase too! You can get tickets on Eventbrite here: [Tickets for weekly Sunday Paint & Sip](https://paintandsiponpatio.eventbrite.ca)

PATIO SEASON!!!!!!! I couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday night then on a patio at Hemingways in Yorkville

**History** [Chestnut Ridge Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/) is historically significant because it sits on a 300-million-year-old outcropping of Blackhand sandstone. Geographically recognized as the very first foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, the ridge rises 1,116 feet above sea level. Long before European settlement, the land served as a sacred site for ancient civilizations. The park contains the Old Maid's Orchard Mound, an eight-foot-tall burial mound constructed by the Adena culture between 1000 B.C. and 100 B.C. This ancient landmark has remained largely intact and is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places. The documented modern history of the land began with an official survey conducted by Ebenezer Buckingham in 1801. Original land deeds of sale from this period notably bear the signatures of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In the 1830s, Irish laborers arrived at the ridge to quarry its rich Blackhand sandstone. The blocks they hewed were used to build the crucial locks for the nearby Ohio and Erie Canal. Remnants of this early sandstone quarrying operation can still be spotted by sharp-eyed hikers along the modern trails. Agricultural transformation defined the ridge throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Settlers discovered that the high elevation created a natural air flow that prevented late-season frost damage to crops. Extensive fruit orchards were planted across the slopes between 1860 and 1880. One notable orchard was established by John Wagner, a Spanish-American War veteran who chose the ridge specifically for its proximity to the bustling Columbus market. The park's current name pays homage to the massive American chestnut trees that once dominated the ridgeline before a devastating ecological blight wiped them out in the early 20th century. The conservation story of the modern 486-acre park began in March 1962. The Metro Parks board announced land acquisition plans to block developers from building a residential housing development called Chestnut Heights. Director-Secretary Walter A. Tucker advocated heavily for the purchase, citing the ridge's immense value as a scenic overlook for central Ohio. The district systematically purchased multiple agricultural parcels over the next two decades. After operating strictly as undeveloped farmland through the 1970s, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park officially opened to the public on December 18, 1988. In recent decades, the park has evolved from a quiet hiking spot into a premier regional destination for outdoor sports. A major turning point occurred in 2010 when the Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) partnered with the park district to develop new infrastructure. Volunteers worked extensively to construct a single-track mountain bike trail, which officially opened in October 2011. An expert gravity and flow trail featuring advanced jumps was later integrated into the loop in 2016. Today, the park successfully balances its deep ancient, industrial, and agricultural history with active recreation. **Map of the Park** Here is a [map of Chestnut Ridge](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHR_map_1980px_2026.jpg). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Ridge, Meadows, and Homesite Trails, and Law's Lane, which is unmarked on some maps. None of these trails is individually very long, so we will hike a few permutations and loops until we get in 4-5 miles. The hike will be moderately strenuous. **Where We'll Meet** Drive to the rearmost picnic area at the back of the park. There's a latrine here, but there's no water fountain here or anywhere else at Chestnut Ridge. I strongly recommend you bring some water of your own, at least for after the hike. Cell service at the park is spotty, although your GPS will get you there just fine. The map pin I've provided here is exactly where we'll be meeting and should be able to be used directly in Google Maps, although Chestnut Ridge isn't big and you're unlikely to get lost here. **After the Hike** Afterward, we'll head over to [BrewDog DogTap](https://drink.brewdog.com/usa/brewdog-dogtap-columbus) for [drinks](https://usa.brewdog.com/pages/brewdog-lineup) and [food](https://usa.brewdog.com/cdn/shop/files/DogTap_Menu_2025_65e1ff8b-97d4-4f26-80f1-68321d482025.pdf?v=17356939232910340498). They also have an outdoor area that's extremely popular. I've had their burgers and their pizza, and I think they're both very good. I also really like their [Cold Beer](https://usa.brewdog.com/products/cold-beer-2024) (that's its actual name), which is their American light lager. BrewDog's actual address is [96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/96+Gender+Rd,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88387c06afa21a85:0x804c611d373d8c54?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and they have a large, free parking lot. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.

🔥 OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR at PBR EASTON! 🔥 Looking to meet new people, enjoy great music, dance, laugh, and have an unforgettable night out? Then grab your friends and join us for one of the most exciting Over 50 social events in Columbus! 📍 PBR Cowboy Bar + Smokehouse – Easton 📅 Thursday, June 18th ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (and the fun keeps going!) This is NOT your typical quiet happy hour… this is a high-energy, country-meets-nightlife experience designed for fun-loving singles and couples over 50 who still enjoy getting out, socializing, and making memories! ✨ What’s Happening: 🎵 Live Music from 6:30–8:30 PM 🐂 Mechanical Bull Riding starting at 8:30 PM 💃 Line Dancing with Instructor from 9–10 PM 🎧 DJ & Dancing starting at 9 PM 🍹 Drink Specials All Night: $3, $4 & $5 specials! Whether you want to relax with a drink, hit the dance floor, try the mechanical bull, or just meet a great group of people in a fun atmosphere — this event has something for everyone. 👉 IMPORTANT: When you arrive, CHECK IN with the host under: “Doug / Meetup” to receive your wristband. 🚗 FREE Parking available across from the venue and at the Easton West Garage. Come when you can, leave when you want… but don’t be surprised if you stay all night! Let’s make Thursday night FUN again! 🎉

Now in its 26th year, [The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/), in Gahanna, gathers world famous groups and performers at a single place for you to enjoy the best Blues & Jazz in Ohio. *SATURDAY NIGHT features: The Urban Jazz Coalition with Special Guest Brian Simpson, North Mississippi Allstars, The Deal Breakers & More.* The three-day cultural celebration features musicians on 3 stages, local food trucks and beverage stations, treats, artisans, and more. **Tickets are $15 for adults online.** Link to purchase tickets: [Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival Tickets](https://tickets.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/e/2026-creekside-blues-jazz-festival). $20 at the door. Military are free. WHAT: Here's the festival [EVENT MAP](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Event-Map/). Also, here's the [SCHEDULE](https://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Schedule/) map to help you determine who to see. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Parking -** The Creekside Parking Garage will be open throughout the festival weekend. Entrance is located near the intersection of Mill and North Streets; accessible only by traveling south on Mill Street. **Event parking rate is $5 and collected at entrance to garage. Cash ONLY is accepted at garage entrance for parking.** Although off street parking in the Creekside District is permitted, it is very limited and not recommended. **Shuttle Service** pickup will be at the following location: [AEP Ohio 700 Morrison Rd., Gahanna, OH](https://goo.gl/maps/K9GgvgEdxCHaXsKDA) **Shuttle Service Hours:** Saturday: 1 PM - 12 AM **BRING**: *Be sure to bring a **chair** since there is limited available seating. Also $ or paycard for food and drink.*

🎶 Ready for a night of music, laughs, and great company? Join us at Thunderwing Brewing for Music Bingo — a fun twist on classic bingo where songs replace numbers and the good vibes keep flowing! 🎵 Sing along, test your music knowledge, and enjoy a relaxed evening with the group. 📍 Please RSVP to reserve your spot: Text Renee at 614-257-9389 (We need a headcount so the brewery can plan staffing and seating.) 🪑 Arrive early to grab a seat — feel free to bring a camping chair for extra seating. 🍔 Food trucks are often on site, or you’re welcome to bring your own food. 🐶 Bonus: Dogs are welcome, so bring your pup along too! Columbus ski club membership not required for this event. CSC assumes no responsibility for the event or any injuries as this is organized by a third party.

Click Here For More Videos: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17bwkttXhV/ *********************************** Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa. These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all. Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex 640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085 Bachata 7pm-8pm Salsa 8pm-9pm $15 - One Lesson $20 - Both Lessons