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**Welcome to Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa!** Summer has arrived—and with it, long, golden evenings, warm breezes, and the irresistible call of the dance floor! It’s the season of sun-kissed smiles, fresh adventures, and reconnecting with the joy of being together. At Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa, we’re ready to turn up the heat and fill your Monday nights with rhythm, laughter, and community spirit. My objective has always been to create a different kind of social gathering—one that is open, non-judgmental, and safe. A place where you can meet people just like you, where socializing and dancing come together to help build community and tear down the walls that separate us. Here, we make new friends, feel a sense of belonging, and enjoy the calmness that comes from knowing we are in a safe and welcoming space. Many times, I have been asked, “Why host an event on Monday night?” Many people escape on the weekend and dread Mondays when they return to work. I believe that if you dance and socialize on a Monday, you infuse your week with joy and positive energy, giving your life balance and helping you face your challenges with enthusiasm and confidence. We’re also thrilled to announce that our trial of advanced Bachata lessons, which began last September, has been a resounding success! Building on this momentum, we’re excited to offer an enhanced schedule for 2026. Our dance evenings will now feature three hours of classes: one hour of beginner to intermediate Bachata, one hour of advanced Bachata, and one hour of beginner to intermediate Salsa. As always, the entrance fee remains $15 for a night of 2 lessons and social dancing. For those interested in the advanced Bachata lessons, there will be an additional $5 fee. Here’s our updated schedule: **Miss Bachata – Main Ballroom** 🕖 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Beginner to Intermediate Bachata Lesson (No partner required) 🕗 8:00 pm – 12:00 am: Social Dancing **Miss Salsa – Round Room** 🕖 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Advanced Bachata Lesson (+$5) **NEW** 🕗 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Beginner to Intermediate Salsa Lesson 🕘 9:00 pm – 12:00 am: Social Dancing ✨ **Additional Details:** ✔️ Free Parking ✔️ Full Bar (Free Water, Beer: $5.75) Over the past decade, organizing Latin dancing events in Mississauga has been a labor of love. Our mission has always been to foster a sense of community, proving that the connections we share are far stronger than the differences that divide us. Loneliness is a growing concern, with over half of U.S. adults and many Canadians experiencing its effects. The COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened this issue. Harvard University's long-term study on happiness, which began in 1938, highlights the detrimental impact of loneliness on health. People with strong social connections experience slower mental and physical decline and greater overall happiness compared to those who are isolated. Here are some key findings from the study: 🌿 Close ties help delay mental and physical decline more than money, fame, social class, IQ, or genetics. 🌿 Relationship satisfaction is a better predictor of aging well than cholesterol levels in middle age. 🌿 A strong sense of community improves memory function. 🌿 Loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking or alcoholism. But there’s hope! Strengthening our relationships and supporting community initiatives can combat loneliness and build healthier, happier lives. Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa provides a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, expand your social circle, and enjoy a safe, welcoming, authentic environment. Bring your open heart and a smile, and we’ll take care of the rest. 🌞 ***Cheers to a season of sunshine, joy, and community!*** 🌞 **Anna G.** https://www.meetup.com/LatinDanceMeetup https://www.facebook.com/groups/1871491806494168/ https://www.facebook.com/EventsByAnnaG

Ready to add more fun, movement, and connection to your week? Come join our group dance classes at [Access Ballroom](https://studioaccessballroom.com/)! We have classes **every day except Tuesday**—that’s Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:50pm, and Weekends at 3:40pm. Visit our [Monthly Calendar](https://studioaccessballroom.com/class-schedule/) to view the group class Schedule. To sign up you can also download our APP that is in both the Google Play store and the Apple Store. Just look up Access Ballroom. Whether you’re a total beginner or already have some moves, you’ll fit right in! We always have multiple teachers on hand to guide every level, so everyone gets the attention they need. Our amazing environment and welcoming atmosphere are what make us one of Toronto’s premier Latin and Ballroom studios—and it’s why we have the most Google reviews in the city! Don’t just take our word for it—come experience the energy, laughter, and community for yourself. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!

**Social Pool Night in Downtown Toronto (King & Spadina)** **Details:** 📍 FunMix Downtown 393 King St W, Toronto 🕕 Monday, April 20th 7:00PM - 9:30PM 💲 $20 per person (**Cash or ET to dean@tbcpool.org**) Join us for a relaxed and social evening of pool right in the heart of downtown. Whether you're wrapping up your workday nearby or just looking for something different to do in the city, this meetup is designed for people who enjoy good conversation, a bit of friendly competition, and a lively atmosphere. Hosted at FunMix Billiards, ESports and Mahjong, a modern and vibrant space just off King & Spadina, this event brings together a mix of players of all levels. You don’t need to be experienced — most people come to meet others, rotate through games, and enjoy the environment. Unlike our more community-style neighborhood events, this downtown session has a more social flow, with players rotating frequently so you’ll have the chance to meet a variety of people throughout the night. **What to expect:** * Drop-in friendly pool games (8-ball primarily) * Rotating play so everyone gets involved * A mix of beginners, casual players, and regulars * Music, energy, and a central downtown setting * Come solo or bring a friend — most people show up on their own and quickly find a group to play with.

⚠️日本語の案内は下にあります⚠️ 🎟Fee: $5 🌱Payment: Cash or E-transfer If you choose E-transfer, we recommend sending it **before** arrival to: ✉️canasianstation@gmail.com 🗣Event Style ・This event is 18 + only ・Group-based language exchange ・Small groups of 3–4 people ・Use both Japanese and English to communicate 🕒Schedule 6:15 – 6:30 Check-in 6:30 – 7:10 Round 1 7:10 – 7:15 Seat change 7:15 – 7:55 Round 2 7:55 Wrap-up 💫Friendly Guidelines • Participants with 2 no-shows may be removed from future events • This is not a dating or matchmaking event. You cannot request specific people to talk to. If you have an NG (someone you prefer not to be matched with), please let us know in advance • Photos may be taken for Instagram and event pages. If you do not wish to appear in photos, please inform the organizer beforehand • Harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment, solicitation, or inappropriate behavior is strictly prohibited. If you notice any issues, please inform the organizer 🤝About This Event (Important) This is a group-based Language Exchange event. • One-on-one conversations with Japanese participants • Conversations with participants of a specific nationality ➡️are not guaranteed. 🎟️参加費：5ドル 🌱支払い方法：現金 or E-transfer ※E-transferをご利用の方は、到着**前に** ✉️Canasianstation@gmail.com へ送金していただくことを推奨しています 🗣️イベント形式 3〜4人のグループで、日本語と英語を使った国際交流🌏※本イベントは18歳以上限定です。 🕖タイムスケジュール 6:15 – 6:30 Check-in 6:30 – 7:10 第1ラウンド 7:10 – 7:15 席替え 7:15 – 7:55 第2ラウンド 7:55　解散 💫参加にあたって ・2回以上のNo-show（キャンセル無しの無断欠席）があった場合、以降の参加をお断りします ・本イベントはデート・マッチング目的の場ではありませんので、特定の「話したい人」の指定はできません。 ※NGの方がいる場合は、事前にお知らせください ・Instagram・イベントページ用に写真撮影を行う場合があります。写りたくない方は事前にお知らせください ・セクハラ、差別的発言、嫌がらせ、勧誘行為は固く禁止しています。もし見かけた場合は、主催者までご連絡ください 🫶イベントについて 本イベントは Language Exchange（言語交流）を目的としたグループ形式のイベントです。 ・カナダ人との一対一での会話 ・特定の国籍の参加者との会話 →これらを保証するものではありません。

Hello there! 😊 **Note:** This event is posted on multiple platforms, so more people come than just the RSVPs here. This is a **Speed Dating event** ❤️ **Why participate:** Easy and fun way to meet your **new girlfriend / boyfriend!** You do not need to do the hard part first, **the host does everything for you.** Easy and fun way to find **new friends.** **🎫 GET YOUR TICKET HERE: 🎫** **www.datemap.net/toronto -** (if link doesn’t work - it means we sold out) 🕊️ **Changed plans?** Simply DM us 24h before the event for **full refund**! 😊 ❗ **Note:** We often sell out around **1 week** before the event! ❤️ **Why People Love Our Events:** ⚖️ **50/50 gender ratio guaranteed** \- handled with care so the mix stays fair and even 😌 **Professional host included** \- the host helps with the whole event for you ☺️ **Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere** \- calm\, friendly\, and simple 🎉 **Friendly people** \- you may be surprised by how nice everyone is\! 🧭 **YOUR FIRST TIME? 😊 HERE IS HOW IT WORKS:** 🧭 You have a **5 min conversation** with every participant ⏱️ You will get **question cards** on each table to make chatting easy! Men rotate every 5 minutes, women stay seated. At the end you get your matches. ❤️ 📍 **LOCATION:** The venue location is sent to **ticket holders** after purchase. It is always a big cafe lounge in a central location. 💌 **QUESTIONS?** Email us! We reply to every person! **🎫 GET YOUR TICKET HERE: 🎫** **www.datemap.net/toronto -** (if link doesn’t work - it means we sold out) 🕊️ **Changed plans?** Simply DM us 24h before the event for **full refund**! 😊 ❗ **Note:** We often sell out around **1 week** before the event! I’m excited to welcome you! See you soon! 😊❤️

Can you join us at ***FRINGE***--early July?? We'll attend 'just' three performances. $19 tickets. Details below. ### June 30-July 12, 2026 Welcome to the **38th annual Toronto Fringe Festival**, Toronto's place for indie theatre and performance. With [123 shows](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/shows) at [27 venues](https://fringetoronto.com/accessibility/access-at-venues/venues) across the city! Sunday July 5th (2pm-4pm) ***TANGO After Midnight-- (55 minutes)*** As night falls, a new dance emerges... PointeTango—winner of the Toronto Fringe Patrons’ Pick and the B Street Collaborative Dance Award—ignites the stage with a striking fusion of pointe shoes and stilettos. This electrifying production blends Argentine tango with classical ballet, interwoven with cinematic projections filmed on location in Buenos Aires. Fast-paced and visually arresting, the work features innovative lighting and sound design, alongside world-class performers and 2025 Canadian Tango Champions Erin Scott-Kafadar and Alexander Richardson. **A 15-time Fringe Award–winning company.** ★★★★★ “Breathtaking artistry” –Winnipeg Free Press ★★★★★ “They dance as one body, with grace and precision” –Monday Magazine **Ticket link here**--(our group will attend Sunday July 5th) https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/tango-after-midnight Don't delay--Fringe tickets sell out quickly! $19 per person.

DJ Lazarus presents... Fri July 3 - WAX TRAX! Dance Party w/ Thrill Kill Kult Spotlight. This is a benefit event to help raise medical funds for Charles Levi. Charles Levi was the bass player for My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult. Charles has been a part of the alternative music scene since the late 1980s. He's been a member of and/or a contibutor to the likes of Thrill Kill Kult, Pigface, Project .44, ConformCo, H3llb3nt, Haloblack, KMFDM, Black From the Dead, The Urban Soundtrack, and more. \*\*All door proceeds will go directly to Charles Levi\*\* TICKET TIERS AND REWARDS: $10 Ticket - entry into the event $20 Ticket - entry + custom button $50 Ticket - entry + custom button + custom poster + Ground Control key chain + raffle ticket for merch of your choice (ONLY 50 of these packages available) TICKETS: https://WaxTraxCharlesLevi.eventbrite.ca \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Wax Trax was a pioneering record label in the industrial and punk scene out of Chicago from the 80s through to mid 90s. Some of the bands and projects you'll hear include KMFDM, Thrill Kill Kult, Ministry, Acid Horse, Front 242, 1000 Homo DJ's, C-Tec, The Young Gods, A Split Second, Chris & Cosey, Pig, Clock DVA, Lead Into Gold, Doubting Thomas, Front Line Assembly, Lucy Van Acker, Coil, PTP, Controlled Bleeding, Cubanate, Minimal Compact, Cyberaktif, Foetus, Finitribe, The KLF, Laibach, Meat Beat Manifesto, Sister Machine Gun, Revolting Cocks, Underworld, Pailhead, Noise Unit, In The Nursery, Psychic TV, and more. This dance party will celebrate all the bands that Wax Trax supported through music and videos. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This event will be broadcast online at twitch.com/livingonvideoclub \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Fri July 3, 2026 WAX TRAX! Dance Party w/ Thrill Kill Kult Spotlight Benefit for Charles Levi. $10 donation or more at Eventbrite or at the door. All door proceeds go to Charles Levi. Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto Doors 10pm TIX: https://WaxTraxCharlesLevi.eventbrite.ca INVITE: www.facebook.com/events/970156038962391/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- You can also donate directly to Charles Levi GoFundme and read more about his legacy and medical situation here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/charles-levi-housing \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Thank you to Martin Atkins of the Museum of Post-Punk and Industrial Music. https://ppimchicago.com

Tues June 30, 2026 - DJ Lazarus & Living On Video presents MADE IN CANADA - ALL Canadian Video Dance Party - NO COVER - FREE TICKET: https://ilovecanada.eventbrite.ca Let's celebrate Can Con together for Canada Day! Canadians have made some truly great and inspiring music over the decades. This night will honour them on the dance floor. HEAR & SEE: Spoons, Peaches, Metric, Tea Party, Images In Vogue, Tragically Hip, Love Inc, Arcade Fire, Payolas, Stars, Loverboy, Corey Hart, Jane Siberry, Austra, Shout Out Out Out Out, Sum 41, Maestro Fresh Wes, Gowan, July Talk, Leonard Cohen, Chromeo, Rush, Tegan and Sara, Honeymoon Suite, TR/ST, Grimes, National Velvet, Purity Ring, Our Lady Peace, Junior Boys, Trans-X, Boys Brigade, The Strumbellas, City And Colour, Sarah McLachlan, Azari & III, Delerium, Thunderheist, Neil Young, Handsome Furs, Martha & The Muffins, You Say Party, Platinum Blonde, Moist, Skinny Puppy, Dragonette, Ghost Twin, Matthew Good Band, Tokyo Police Club, Kon Kan, controller.controller, Bryan Adams, Alvvays, Bif Naked, Deadmau5, Front Line Assembly, Grapes Of Wrath, Moev, Sloan, Northern Pikes, Dalbello, Men Without Hats, MSTRKRFT, Demics, Spirit Of The West, Rough Trade, Diamond Rings, Broken Social Scene, Kontravoid, FM, Parachute Club, The Box, Arkells, 54-40, Alexisonfire, Prozzäk, Age Of Electric, Pursuit Of Happiness, Bran Van 3000, Chalk Circle, Rural Alberta Advantage, Glass Tiger, By Divine Right, Constantines, Bedouin Soundclash, Crash Vegas, Mitsou, Econoline Crush, Skrillex, Crystal Castles, Ladyhawk, Rose Chronicles, The Sadies, Sam Roberts Band, Haywire, Lola Dutronic, Rainbow Butt Monkeys, Blue Peter, The Gandharvas, Crash Test Dummies, Radio Radio, Pukka Orchestra, Strange Advance, Eight Seconds, Doug And The Slugs, Hot Hot Heat, Boomtang Boys, Sons Of Freedom, Teenage Head, The Beaches, Johnny Favourite, Birthday Massacre, Rational Youth, Moneen, Limblifter, Doughboys, Jacksoul, Headstones, Danko Jones, Headpins, The Creepshow, Acid Test, I Mother Earth, K-Os, Len, Frozen Ghost, Bootsauce, Kim Mitchell, Mobile, A Tribe Called Red, Barenaked Ladies, Ayria, Gold & Youth, Breeding Ground, Keys N Krates, Haywire, Pure, Big Wreck, Sandbox, Japandroids, The Killjoys, Feist, Dream Warriors, Eric's Trip, Gob, Death From Above 1979, Steppenwolf, Young Galaxy, Nash the Slash, Born Ruffians, In-Flight Safety, Bruce Cockburn, Idle Eyes, Neverending White Lights, Great Big Sea, Snow, Ashley MacIsaac, The Guess Who, Finger Eleven, Odds, Joydrop, Jet Set Satellite, Ashley McIssac, Diodes, Fefe Dobson, Wild Strawberries, Tom Cochrane/Red Rider, Chilliwack, Lost & Profound, Yukon Blonde, Gino Vannelli, The Marble Index, Vital Sines, Alanis Morissette, Electric Youth, Treble Charger, Choclair, Mother Mother, Thrush Hermit, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Skydiggers, Candi And The Backbeat, Luba, Swollen Members, Bass is Base, Wintersleep, Rheostatics, Trooper, Walk Off The Earth, Lee Aaron, The Watchmen, Young Empires, Zeds Dead, and so many more.... This will be a night of ALL CANADIAN music and videos. Lots of classic and fresh Canadian music. Vids from 70's 80's 90's 2000's to current. Tuesday June 30, 2026 MADE IN CANADA - All Canadian Video Dance Party Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West 10pm-2:30am 19+ event NO COVER NO COVER FREE TICKET: https://ilovecanada.eventbrite.ca RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/2063833171211356/ (please SHARE and INVITE your friends) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Ground Control: http://facebook.com/groundcontroltoronto Living On Video: http://facebook.com/livingonvideoclub DJ Lazarus: http://facebook.com/djlazarusrocks Twitter: http://twitter.com/djlazarusrocks Instagram: http://instagram.com/djlazarusrocks

Tues June 30, 2026 - DJ Lazarus & Living On Video presents MADE IN CANADA - ALL Canadian Video Dance Party - NO COVER - FREE TICKET: https://ilovecanada.eventbrite.ca Let's celebrate Can Con together for Canada Day! Canadians have made some truly great and inspiring music over the decades. This night will honour them on the dance floor. HEAR & SEE: Spoons, Peaches, Metric, Tea Party, Images In Vogue, Tragically Hip, Love Inc, Arcade Fire, Payolas, Stars, Loverboy, Corey Hart, Jane Siberry, Austra, Shout Out Out Out Out, Sum 41, Maestro Fresh Wes, Gowan, July Talk, Leonard Cohen, Chromeo, Rush, Tegan and Sara, Honeymoon Suite, TR/ST, Grimes, National Velvet, Purity Ring, Our Lady Peace, Junior Boys, Trans-X, Boys Brigade, The Strumbellas, City And Colour, Sarah McLachlan, Azari & III, Delerium, Thunderheist, Neil Young, Handsome Furs, Martha & The Muffins, You Say Party, Platinum Blonde, Moist, Skinny Puppy, Dragonette, Ghost Twin, Matthew Good Band, Tokyo Police Club, Kon Kan, controller.controller, Bryan Adams, Alvvays, Bif Naked, Deadmau5, Front Line Assembly, Grapes Of Wrath, Moev, Sloan, Northern Pikes, Dalbello, Men Without Hats, MSTRKRFT, Demics, Spirit Of The West, Rough Trade, Diamond Rings, Broken Social Scene, Kontravoid, FM, Parachute Club, The Box, Arkells, 54-40, Alexisonfire, Prozzäk, Age Of Electric, Pursuit Of Happiness, Bran Van 3000, Chalk Circle, Rural Alberta Advantage, Glass Tiger, By Divine Right, Constantines, Bedouin Soundclash, Crash Vegas, Mitsou, Econoline Crush, Skrillex, Crystal Castles, Ladyhawk, Rose Chronicles, The Sadies, Sam Roberts Band, Haywire, Lola Dutronic, Rainbow Butt Monkeys, Blue Peter, The Gandharvas, Crash Test Dummies, Radio Radio, Pukka Orchestra, Strange Advance, Eight Seconds, Doug And The Slugs, Hot Hot Heat, Boomtang Boys, Sons Of Freedom, Teenage Head, The Beaches, Johnny Favourite, Birthday Massacre, Rational Youth, Moneen, Limblifter, Doughboys, Jacksoul, Headstones, Danko Jones, Headpins, The Creepshow, Acid Test, I Mother Earth, K-Os, Len, Frozen Ghost, Bootsauce, Kim Mitchell, Mobile, A Tribe Called Red, Barenaked Ladies, Ayria, Gold & Youth, Breeding Ground, Keys N Krates, Haywire, Pure, Big Wreck, Sandbox, Japandroids, The Killjoys, Feist, Dream Warriors, Eric's Trip, Gob, Death From Above 1979, Steppenwolf, Young Galaxy, Nash the Slash, Born Ruffians, In-Flight Safety, Bruce Cockburn, Idle Eyes, Neverending White Lights, Great Big Sea, Snow, Ashley MacIsaac, The Guess Who, Finger Eleven, Odds, Joydrop, Jet Set Satellite, Ashley McIssac, Diodes, Fefe Dobson, Wild Strawberries, Tom Cochrane/Red Rider, Chilliwack, Lost & Profound, Yukon Blonde, Gino Vannelli, The Marble Index, Vital Sines, Alanis Morissette, Electric Youth, Treble Charger, Choclair, Mother Mother, Thrush Hermit, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Skydiggers, Candi And The Backbeat, Luba, Swollen Members, Bass is Base, Wintersleep, Rheostatics, Trooper, Walk Off The Earth, Lee Aaron, The Watchmen, Young Empires, Zeds Dead, and so many more.... This will be a night of ALL CANADIAN music and videos. Lots of classic and fresh Canadian music. Vids from 70's 80's 90's 2000's to current. Tuesday June 30, 2026 MADE IN CANADA - All Canadian Video Dance Party Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West 10pm-2:30am 19+ event NO COVER NO COVER FREE TICKET: https://ilovecanada.eventbrite.ca RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/2063833171211356/ (please SHARE and INVITE your friends) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Ground Control: http://facebook.com/groundcontroltoronto Living On Video: http://facebook.com/livingonvideoclub DJ Lazarus: http://facebook.com/djlazarusrocks Twitter: http://twitter.com/djlazarusrocks Instagram: http://instagram.com/djlazarusrocks

***Today's show is sold out.*** 🎭 **Celebrate Canada Day with us** **at the** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 2!** Today we're attending just one show: *Many Happy Returns*, one of the most acclaimed immersive productions in this year's Fringe. Your experience will begin with a 30-minute cocktail reception where you'll mingle with fellow operatives, soak up the 1920s speakeasy atmosphere, and prepare for a 60-minute time-travel mission. Created by the team behind multiple Fringe hits. Click on "read more" below for full details. 📅 **Today's Schedule** ***SOLD OUT 4 p.m.*** **[Many Happy Returns](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/many-happy-returns)** *Adventure – Unconventional Venue* * Winner of No Proscenium's 2025 Audience Award for Outstanding Immersive Work, making it one of the most acclaimed immersive productions in this year's Fringe. * Directed by Julie Cohn, whose previous immersive production *Meet Cute* won Best of Fringe, and creator of *Sorry 'Bout That*, a Fringe Top 5 selection. * Unlike a traditional play, this interactive time-travel adventure changes based on audience decisions, meaning every performance is unique and many attendees return multiple times to experience different storylines. * Feel free to dress up in 1920s garb! * This is a Canadian Actors' Equity Association production. * **[Video](https://youtu.be/ViPDQTRUQCg)** * Society Clubhouse – 967 College Street (Dovercourt-College/Dufferin) * **[MAP](google.com/maps/place/967+College+St,+Toronto,+ON+M6H+1A6/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34578a446d63:0x19d8c07c53748562?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111)** * 90 mins * Ends: 5:30 p.m. *** 🎟️ **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) by clicking on the show link above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * ⚠️ **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. 💰 **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. 📍 **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

Eventbrite Link: **[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/769789610447?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/769789610447?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Saturday night sizzles with top-tier laughs! Join us at 10PM for Toronto's premier stand-up comedy showcase. An unforgettable weekend awaits** Elevate your Saturday nights with Toronto's comedy elite! Join us at 10 PM for a captivating showcase at Backroom Comedy Club. Experience an evening of top-tier stand-up, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Reserve your seat now for the ultimate weekend entertainment!

Join us as we get together for a CAPA Summer Movie event to see the romantic, funny, heartwarming, feel-good classic, PRETTY WOMAN! Julia Roberts and Richard Gere star in this modern-day fairy-tale romance! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A wealthy corporate raider hires a Hollywood escort as his date for a week of high-society business events. But what starts as a business transaction blossoms into genuine love, challenging both of their lives and leading to an unexpected romance. The film is directed by Garry Marshall and stars Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy (in his final performance), Laura San Giacomo and Jason Alexander. MINI TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JghOdhAwc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JghOdhAwc) SHORT BONUS CLIP #1 - DIRECTOR GARRY MARSHALL Recalls Famous Scenes from the Film: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIMOzieGPs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIMOzieGPs) SHORT BONUS CLIP #2 - RICHARD GERE on the Film’s Impact all these years later: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0T3O94dAA8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0T3O94dAA8) SHORT BONUS CLIP #3 - JULIA ROBERTS Remembers a Gift from Director Garry Marshall: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ4AZSjbMsA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ4AZSjbMsA) BUZZ & ACCLAIM: A huge box office hit at the time of its release, PRETTY WOMAN has since gone on to become a modern-day classic! The film catapulted Julia Roberts to superstardom and earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress and her first Oscar nomination! Critics praise Julia Roberts’ star-making performance, the undeniable chemistry between her and Richard Gere, and its warm, funny feel-good story about kindness, self-worth and transformation! The film’s “intelligence and wit,” “first-class performances” and “sharp, funny script” have made Pretty Woman a classic and truly “something special!” THE OHIO THEATRE: The Ohio Theatre is located at 39 E. State Street, between 3rd and High Streets, across the street from the Ohio Statehouse. From classical music to modern dance, yearly family traditions to hot concerts, the world’s best artists come to the 2,791-seat, historic Ohio Theatre. The breathtaking details (including the 21-foot-high chandelier!) of its opulent, Spanish-Baroque architecture make any night at the Ohio Theater an event to remember! PRE-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT: Now celebrating his 33rd year as featured organist for the CAPA Summer Movie Series, Clark Wilson will again provide pre-show entertainment at the keyboards and controls of the Ohio Theatre’s treasured “Mighty Morton” theatre organ 30 minutes prior to each screening. PARKING: Parking is available at Columbus Commons Parking Garage off 3rd or Rich Streets or in Statehouse Parking Garage off 3rd Street. You can find out more about parking in Downtown Columbus by visiting the Downtown Columbus website. PLAN: Purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and we’ll meet outside the theater between 6:50 and 7:00pm. We’ll head in at 7pm to get good seats and enjoy the pre-show organ music! TICKETS: Tickets just $6 adult / $5 senior! Parking is available under the Capital building, in the nearby garage, or on the nearby streets. You can purchase your ticket at the box office on the day of the event or online here: [https://www.capa.com/capa-summer-movie-series/](https://www.capa.com/capa-summer-movie-series/) Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

Be prepared for an entirely different type of sci-fi movie! Unofficially, the second movie in director Lars von Trier's "Depression Trilogy," 2011 Melancholia depicts the events that occur before a rogue planet is about to collide with the earth. Considered by many to be a masterpiece, the film was included in BFI's 2022 Sight and Sound Poll of the greatest movies of all time. It is available at the library as well as on Kanopy.

Wild Thursday: THE INVITE on Thursday, July 9th at Cinemark Polaris! Join us as we get together to see the spicy and hilarious comedy-drama-romance from A24, THE INVITE! The film stars Olivia Wilde (who also directs) along with Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, and follows a dinner party that spirals into unexpected places! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. The film is an English language remake of the Spanish film The People Upstairs by Cesc Gay. It is directed by Olivia Wilde, who also stars alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The Invite premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and sparked an immediate bidding war to acquire it! The film is earning a 93% positive rating with critics calling it, “marvelously entertaining” and “endlessly relatable, sometimes uncomfortably so!” Others call it, “a smart, sophisticated and incisively acted” comedy “with plenty to say and even more laughs to share.” TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ19I9q_hOQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ19I9q_hOQ) PLAN: Details for this event have already been confirmed! Please purchase your ticket for the 6:45pm showing and we’ll meet in the lobby area between 6:20 and 6:30pm! Advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**Kindness Conference 2026** Registration required. Visit [www.kindhelp.org](http://www.kindhelp.org) to register! Imagine a future intentionally shaped by kindness: let's build it together with on **Saturday, July 18th at the Junto Hotel in downtown Columbus!** The function of our conference is to help people develop the skills to build kind community and provide opportunities to increase in-person connection and support in each other’s lives. **This conference is for any of us who are:** · Feeling isolated and lacking community in our current society · Wanting to make a difference in our own lives and the lives of each other · Anyone who is just wishing to create something better! **We will build more kind community by:** · Developing formats for building community-based infrastructure where existing systems are failing that anybody can use · Providing the tools that help people connect in-person and practicing using those tools together · Implementing Universal Design so that no one gets left behind **Opportunities and practical tools we are offering:** · Lunch! · Community-Building Toolkits for people to take home · A chance to build lasting friendships and supportive connections · Opportunities to share referrals, strategies, resources, and the kind of connected support networks many people receive through family, but that those without community and family are often lacking · Ongoing community dinners, free workshops, and other events where people can connect **Participants also have the opportunity to receive CE credits from the Ohio CSWMFT Board.** We are just getting started! This is one of many upcoming events where we can continue making kind community together. **Who else should be here?** Share this opportunity with anyone else who you think might want to build kind community! For more information and to register visit [www.kindhelp.org](http://www.kindhelp.org/). If you would like to help us plan the day, we would love to connect email us at [info@kindhelp.org](mailto:info@kindhelp.org)!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!