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Ticket Link: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/8pm-sundays-the-made-up-show-improvised-stand-up-tickets-436368649377?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/8pm-sundays-the-made-up-show-improvised-stand-up-tickets-436368649377?aff=oddtdtcreator) Get ready to laugh until you cry at the Backroom Comedy Club - where the all the comedy is MADE UP on the spot from YOUR suggestions. **8PM Sundays SHOCK SHOW\| Improvised Comedy \- BOMBING gets the host SHOCKED** Join us at the **Backroom Comedy Club** for a night of laughter and surprises on **Every Sunday at 8pm**. Get ready for a unique comedy experience where **BOMBING** leads to electrifying shocks for the host! Don't miss out on the funniest show in town!

Ticket Link: **[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1974279855193](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1974279855193)** Welcome to **Feedback \| An Open Mic Comedy Show** at the **Backroom Comedy Club**! Get ready for a night filled with laughter, jokes, and good vibes. Whether you're a seasoned comedian or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy some live comedy. Come join us on **Sundays** at **10:00 PM** for a hilarious evening that you won't forget. Talented and non-talented lineups of comedians will be taking the stage to entertain you and keep you laughing all night long, and if they fail, owners Ariel Kagan & Brandon Sobel will offer feedback on sets at the request So grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to have a great time at the **Backroom Comedy Club**. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience some of the best or worst comedy in town!

## 🎬 Stand By Me – 40th Anniversary Screening **Monday, March 30** 📍 Cineplex Yonge/Dundas (Toronto) 🕡 Meet at 6:45PM \| 🎥 Showtime 7:00PM Join us for a special 40th anniversary screening of **Stand by Me** on the big screen at Cineplex Yonge/Dundas! Look for **Nick and the Meetup sign outside the auditorium before and after the movie.** As always, you’re welcome to just show up — no stress if your schedule is up in the air. 🎟 Event page & tickets: [https://www.cineplex.com/movie/stand-by-me-40th-anniversary](https://www.cineplex.com/movie/stand-by-me-40th-anniversary) ▶️ Watch the trailer on YouTube: [trailer here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UUcTNZKrks) *** ### About the Movie Directed by Rob Reiner and based on a novella by Stephen King, *Stand By Me* is a coming-of-age classic that follows four friends — Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern — on a summer adventure to find a missing boy. Set in the 1950s, it’s funny, heartfelt, and deeply nostalgic — a story about friendship, growing up, and the moment you realize childhood doesn’t last forever. ⏱ Runtime: **89 minutes** *** ### Why the 40th Anniversary Is So Special Forty years later, *Stand By Me* still resonates because it captures something universal: the intensity of childhood friendships and the bittersweet transition into adulthood. Seeing it on the big screen again gives the story the space it deserves — the Oregon landscapes, the unforgettable performances from a young cast, and the emotional depth that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Anniversary screenings aren’t just about nostalgia — they’re about sharing a timeless story with a room full of people who laugh, tear up, and remember their own childhood adventures at the same time. There’s something powerful about experiencing that together. If you’ve loved this movie for decades, or if you’ve somehow never seen it, this is the perfect way to experience it. Come walk the tracks with us. 🚂 \#\#\# ✅ **Before You Sign Up** * Please **buy your ticket first** — seating is limited! * When signing up, let us know your **seat number** so we can try to group everyone together. * You can still sign up or just **show up on the day** if you’re not sure you can make it — we’re flexible! 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:** [Click here to join](http:/#) 🎟️ **Join Cineplex’s CineClub for discounts**: [https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub](https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub) 🎁 **Get your SCENE Card** for free movies and points: [https://www.scene.ca](https://www.scene.ca/) \*\*\* \#\#\# 🎥 **A Quick Word About Movie Etiquette** We love a great film experience. Please: * Turn off your phone * Don’t talk during the movie * Be respectful of others Repeat offenders will be removed from the group — we take our cinema seriously (but with snacks). \*\*\* \#\#\# 👥 **About the Group** This event is open to everyone — single, not single, shy, social, new in town or a long-time local. We're a group for people who love movies *and* making real connections. We also do walks, hikes, restaurants, arts & culture — come be part of it! 🎬 **Organized by:** Nick

Welcome to Renee’s Awesome Group! Please join us for an invigorating hike in Mississauga. It’s an 8.0 km loop trail and takes about 2 hrs to complete (4 km/h) with stops as required. The hike will start in the Parking Lot at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Note, the group will depart at that time. What to bring: During inclement weather we strongly advise the use of [Micro-spikes](https://www.amazon.ca/ICETRAX-Winter-Grips-Shoes-Boots/dp/B07ZJP9GG4/ref=sr_1_8?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WtVgyYsaxCA1GvWkGbcMGPmmSWLCtN1MCAoA9E0xx9aGZ75d0IH3Ym-UwcIHG8Kr8Rm4I-v6HMFfvle54Ca6n9XCajC-Ie0biaByXXhBMaiG4uAnnrgRT5JlpI3ZeZ-vVMhdtENiqAelFzafqhqsL2lEAYfQ-OAyj9mCSwQ0yKyN_ugvUHlK3JZRX12_ogIbptYn6_Zn6rLJvffwVIAtbFbymscBOpBTh3aqw9JFdi6A_dAgmiqiSfotFUPhpD7CDavlHg5LAWJetlGUXgb3u2P4fNdHfmaMd54JaZXnlt0.JxSOcIo7h4d0RrSnD7Zy_KEUrD7aMSmPBpQwk71d44w&dib_tag=se&keywords=microspikes&qid=1705847627&sr=8-8&th=1) or [Micro-spikes](https://www.amazon.ca/Kahtoola-MICROspikes-Footwear-Traction-Medium/dp/B00RXX8RCA/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WtVgyYsaxCA1GvWkGbcMGPmmSWLCtN1MCAoA9E0xx9aGZ75d0IH3Ym-UwcIHG8Kr8Rm4I-v6HMFfvle54Ca6n9XCajC-Ie0biaByXXhBMaiG4uAnnrgRT5JlpI3ZeZ-vVMhdtENiqAelFzafqhqsL2lEAYfQ-OAyj9mCSwQ0yKyN_ugvUHlK3JZRX12_ogIbptYn6_Zn6rLJvffwVIAtbFbymscBOpBTh3aqw9JFdi6A_dAgmiqiSfotFUPhpD7CDavlHg5LAWJetlGUXgb3u2P4fNdHfmaMd54JaZXnlt0.JxSOcIo7h4d0RrSnD7Zy_KEUrD7aMSmPBpQwk71d44w&dib_tag=se&keywords=microspikes&qid=1705847627&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1&psc=1) Sturdy walking/hiking shoes, dress for the elements (in layers). Hiking poles for balance and stability. Water bottle. Membership: Our group has a membership fee. To sign up for your $10 membership, for calendar year 2023 you can etransfer/interac to [mississaugasocialgroup@gmail.com](mailto:mississaugasocialgroup@gmail.com) Password is msg events Please leave your name in the comments of the transfer for future reference We require an identifiable photo to attend MSG events Waiver: By attending this event all participants accept waiver of liability as follow:- I am responsible for my own safety and acknowledge the risk involved. I am participating voluntarily and the risks involved are beyond the control of the event organizer and the club. Additionally, I do not have any conditions that will increase my likelihood of experiencing injuries while engaging in this activity.

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!

**Welcome to Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa!** **Spring is in the air, and with it comes the promise of new beginnings, fresh energy, and the joy of connection!** As the season of renewal unfolds, we invite you to step into the rhythm of community, dance, and celebration at Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa. 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. And 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 renewal, joy, and community!** 🌸 **Anna G.** https://www.meetup.com/LatinDanceMeetup https://www.facebook.com/groups/1871491806494168/ https://www.facebook.com/EventsByAnnaG

**The Garifuna Collective** has been a driving force in bringing the rich cultural heritage and music of the Garifuna people to a global audience for the last 20 years. Hailing from Belize in Central America, The Garifuna Collective has had a lasting impact in the Garifuna community and on the world music stage. **Ticket link is below. Use the 15%** off promo code I've included. Their work has been critical in preserving and evolving the Garifuna musical traditions, while also highlighting the ongoing struggles and triumphs of the Garifuna people. This exceptional group of musicians has played to audiences in over 30 countries, making them one of the most important cultural ambassadors in the region. The band’s energetic and evocative live shows draw from their extensive repertoire, mixing traditional Garifuna rhythms with contemporary world music grooves. https://www.garifunacollective.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garifuna ***Opening for Garifuna Collective will be***: Singer/songwriter and percussionist **Blandine Kaniki**, winner of an African Entertainment Award 2015 as Best Female Voice, blends the soul of **rhumba** with urban music. The Congolese Canadian singer’s 2019 album *L’Antidote* featured a powerful collaboration with the legend of Congolese music Nyboma and lead guitarist Lokassa Ya M'Bongo. *Presented in association with Batuki Music Society* **Ticket link here:** https://www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/the-garifuna-collective Use this code for 15% ticket price ISCULTURE15 (manually type this in) Promo works for all tickets (**except** the purple seats) I have a ticket First Balcony/Centre

Ticket Link: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-perspective-comedy-show-series-tickets-1981806652045?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-perspective-comedy-show-series-tickets-1981806652045?aff=oddtdtcreator) Two comedians, co-headlining. Both do 20 minutes. These are local Toronto comedians who hustle, grind and deserve the shot! ## Welcome to the 20/20 Perspective Comedy Show Series! Come join us at the **Backroom Comedy Club** Thursday nights filled with laughter and fun starting **February 26th, 2026 until end of May . Every THURSDAY @ 10PM(Eastern Time)**. Get ready to enjoy hilarious stand-up acts and witty performances that will leave you rolling in your seats! Don't miss out on this opportunity to unwind and relax with some top-notch comedy. Grab your friends and family for a night of entertainment that you won't forget! Mark your calendars and get ready to laugh your heart out at the 20/20 Perspective Comedy Show Series!

This cozy pub, loved by locals, is a true community favourite! The food is hearty, comforting, and always made fresh 👨🏽‍🍳 It’s a welcoming spot where people come together, share laughs, and enjoy great company 😃 Newcomers quickly feel at home and often leave with new friends! ⭐️⭐️ When you arrive, just check in with me or the staff and we’ll get you set up with seating and service 🍺🍽🥃 ⭐️⭐️ See you at The Irish Rose🎤

This sprawling pub has everything needed to kick off your weekend! Cozy booths, Sports screens to keep you in the athletic loop, pool table, dart boards & arcade games to thrill & stimulate! BUT, THE KARAOKE THO!!🤩 This stage attracts exciting performers & kind folks from the area who grace the mics with humour AND talent as well as provide an appreciative audience!👏👏🏼👏🏾👏🏿

Ticket Link: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/comedy-dojo-a-4-week-stand-up-comedy-program-live-feedback-showcase-tickets-1980656124787?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/comedy-dojo-a-4-week-stand-up-comedy-program-live-feedback-showcase-tickets-1980656124787?aff=oddtdtcreator) A 4-week stand-up comedy program with real feedback, guaranteed stage time, and a public showcase inside a working comedy club. **WHAT IS COMEDY DOJO?** Comedy Dojo is a 4-week stand-up comedy program designed for new comedians (0–2 years) and beginners who want real reps, real feedback, and real stage time, not vague motivation. This is not a lecture. This is not therapy. This is work. You’ll write, test, and refine a 3–5 minute stand-up set with live feedback from club owners, producers, and working comedians, then perform it in a public showcase at Backroom Comedy Club. **WHAT YOU GET** ✔ Weekly Sunday Workshops (6:00–7:45 PM) Hands-on sessions focused on: * Joke structure & fundamentals * Writing efficiently * Reading a room * Curation your own audience * Understanding how comedy rooms actually operates ✔ Live Feedback; Not Notes You’ll receive direct, honest feedback from: * Club owners * Producers * Professional, working comedians ✔ Guaranteed Stage Time Participants receive guaranteed access to open mics every Wednesday & Friday during the program (optional but strongly encouraged). ✔ Public Showcase / Initiation Ceremony All participants perform in a public showcase the following month; where everything comes together. ✔ Access to the Backroom Ecosystem Graduates gain pathways into the Backroom ecosystem (stage time, barking, show running, bar support, and more). No promises. Just access—and what you do with it. **WHO THIS IS FOR** * Brand new comedians * Comedians with 0–2 years experience * People who feel “stuck” and want structure * Anyone serious about learning stand-up properly No experience required. **WHO THIS IS NOT FOR** * People looking for a “safe space” * People who want praise instead of feedback * People unwilling to get on stage * People treating comedy casually This program is respectful, professional, and honest. **DATES** 🗓 Choose your cohort at checkout: * February 1 – February 22 * March 1 – March 22 * April 5 – April 26 🕕 Sundays: 6:00–7:45 PM (Wednesday & Friday mics run separately) **PRICING** 🎫 $300 Full Pay 🎟 Payment Plan: $150 deposit + 2 × $100 payments ($350 total) Capacity: 14 participants per cohort No refunds. Transfers to a future cohort may be considered. **LED BY** Brandon Sobel & Ariel Kagan Club owners, producers, and working comedians at Backroom Comedy Club. Comics who’ve come through this room now signed at Yuk Yuk’s, Absolute Comedy, The Corner, and beyond, including a Kill Tony Golden Ticket winner. **FINAL NOTE** Comedy Dojo is not about becoming famous. It’s about learning how stand-up actually works, from the inside of a working club. If you’re ready to put in the reps, welcome.

🎤🎸 **Meetup: Live Band Karaoke at The Pilot – Wednesday April 1!** 🎸🎤 It has been *way* too long since our last live band karaoke night… so we’re fixing that in style — at a **brand new venue**! Join us at **The Pilot** for an unforgettable night where YOU are the lead singer,[ backed by a full live band. ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/live-band-karaoke-at-the-pilot-tickets-1982396541420) Whether you’re ready to belt out a power ballad, rock some classic anthems, or just cheer on your fellow Meetup members, this is always one of our most fun and energetic events. 🕖 **Meetup Time:** 7:15 PM 🚪 **Doors:** 7:30 PM 🎶 **Music Starts:** 8:00 PM Arrive early to make sure you can get your song in — the list fills up fast! This event is **free to attend**, but please support the venue by purchasing food and/or drinks. The Pilot has a great menu and solid drink options, so let’s show them some love for hosting us. 📍 Super convenient location close to **two subway lines**, making it easy to get to from anywhere in the city. You can: * 🎤 Sing your heart out with a live band behind you * 👏 Cheer on your fellow performers * 🍻 Hang out, socialize, and enjoy the atmosphere No pressure, no judgment — just a fun, supportive crowd and great live music energy. It’s been too long… let’s make this one legendary. Remember you can just show up too , if unsure of your schedule . **About the Group** This event is open to everyone — single, not single, shy, social, new in town or a long-time local. We're a group for people who love movies *and* making real connections. We also do walks, hikes, restaurants, arts & culture — come be part of it!

Interested in seeing what The Alliance has been working on in 2026? Come be our practice audience as we prepare to sing at JAD/CAR Preliminary Contest! We will be debuting our brand new contest set, and you won't want to miss it! Our chapter quartets, Intermission Quartet and Coffee Talk will also be performing! This is a free event!

Join us as we get together for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of two great films! Option 1 is the dark comedy/drama based on a true story TOW! The film stars Rose Byrne as a homeless Seattle woman how battles a towing company. Option 2 is the off-the-rails, over-the-top, action-comedy-horror THEY WILL KILL YOU! The film stars Zazie Beetz as a woman who answers a help wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious New York City high-rise not knowing its mysterious past! Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: TOW: This dark comedy/drama is based on a true story and follows a homeless Seattle woman who fights her way out of "tow-company hell" to reclaim the car that had held her life together after receiving a tow bill for $21,634. The film stars Rose Byrne, Ariana DeBose, Demi Lovato, Octavia Spencer, Dominic Sessa, Elsie Fisher and Simon Rex! The film premiered to solid reviews at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival where critics declared, “TOW is a winner!” It’s “a story of perseverance, heart, and real fight, the kind of small human story we see less frequently these days, but need now more than ever.” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdkpcsuPAhA THEY WILL KILL YOU: A woman takes a job as a housekeeper in a NYC high-rise, unaware of the building's history of disappearances. She soon realizes the community is shrouded in mystery. The film is directed by Kirill Sokolov and Zadie Beetz, Myha'la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette. The film is being released immediately following its premiere at this year’s SXSW Festival earlier this month. Early reviews say it’s “an adrenaline rush of action-packed fights, tons of blood and gore and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments” and a movie that’s “unafraid to march to its own campy, violent, and clever little drummer!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYqQPiXpi4w PLAN: Not exactly a “Choose Your Movie” event, more like an early show and a late one (or both if you’re feeling sparky)! \* If you’d like to see TOW, please purchase your ticket for the 5:00pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 4:40 and 4:50pm! \* If you plan to see THEY WILL KILL YOU, please purchase your ticket for the 7:45pm showing and meet in the upstairs lobby between 7:25 and 7:35pm! \* Tickets for both films on sale now and advance purchase is advised! Tickets just $5.00 ($6.50 after online fees when purchased via the GFC website). Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. \* Also, as a reminder, close, convenient parking available in the nearby garage (Between 9th and 11th, just off High) and just $2 when you have your ticket validated at the theater! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Join us as we get together for an Arthouse Movie Friday event to see the A24 dark comedy /romance / psychological-thriller, THE DRAMA! The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is challenged when one discovers unsettling truths about the other. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a happily engaged couple whose relationship is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. The film comes from A24, is written/directed by Kristoffer Borgli stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates and Zoë Winters. QUICK WORD OF WARNING: The film hasn’t screened for critics yet and most of the details are being kept tightly under wraps. But, early buzz (possibly promotional) says the film is a brilliant psychological thriller/romance but also provocative, twisty and some contains occasional uncomfortable viewing! I love the cast and trailer, so look forward to seeing for ourselves! ZENDAYA-PATTINSON TRIFECTA CHALLENGE: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya will star in THREE movies together this year, including THE DRAMA, Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY this Summer and Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART THREE at Christmas! TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk) PLAN: We’ll plan for 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Possibly post-movie get-together at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Take care and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

**💓 Speed Dating for First Timers – Meet Like-Minded Local Singles from Home!** **🔴 MUST READ: RSVP Alone Won't Get You In!** To attend, you must: (1) Click your age group link below, (2) Complete registration, and (3) Finish the personality quiz. **Limited spots available** – register now before they're gone! **✅ Step 1: Find Your Age Group & Register:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=390.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=55+&face_v=4.0) --- 🎉 **Ready to try something new from the comfort of home?** Let's go! Think of it as the easiest first date you'll ever have – from your couch, with a host who keeps things fun, and a room full of Toledo singles who are just as excited (and maybe just as nervous) as you. 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - Anyone who believes great chemistry starts with great conversation - Remote workers who love the convenience of online meetups **How It Works** 1. **Sign Up** – Click the registration link for your age bracket above. 2. **Finish the Short Personality Assessment** – This helps us optimise your matches for the evening. 3. **Show Up on Zoom** – Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let the host guide you through each round. 4. **Speed Dating Rounds** – Enjoy guided, structured conversations with friendly Toledo singles. 5. **Discover Your Matches** – We'll notify you of any mutual interest after the event. The rest is up to you! **Event Details** - **Format:** Interactive Zoom event – feel like you're in the same room - **Location:** Your personal space – the most comfortable date venue ever - **Host:** Fun, approachable host who breaks the ice so you don't have to - **Vibe:** Engaging, real-time chats with Toledo singles – no scripts, just vibes - **Icebreakers:** Fun prompts provided to keep conversations flowing - **Dress code:** Smart casual – look good, feel good! 💡 **Pro tip:** Have a drink ready and find a quiet, well-lit spot for the best experience. --- ✨ Your comfort zone is your superpower. Speed date from home and meet someone incredible! 💖 ✨

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!