French Bulldog

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $15 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $15 and $35 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an evening of sleuthing our Toronto Reference Library. At 5:30 pm, we will meet at the Ginger Restaurant, for some Vietnamese beer and spring rolls with vermicelli. The Ginger has been here for 30+ years, serving up hot steamy goodness. 695 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2B2 https://www.gingerone.ca/index.html At 6:30 pmish, we will venture north up Yonge Street, to the scene of the crime, at the Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8 https://tpl.ca/locations/TRL/ All good investigations begin with detectives, so what better place to start than the study of Sherlock Holmes. We will ride the lift to the 5th floor and enter the abode on Baker Street. Afterwards, we will return to the ground floor to take in some exhibits of 3D printing and uncover some clues on how this mysterious marvel accomplishes this. No good investigation is complete without investigating the handwritten documents. Our last stop will be the TD Gallery. This wraps up our crime scene, so to speak. If you want to delve further, here are some of the places you can visit. 5th - Chinese archive 4th - Turntables and LP records 3rd - Magazines and Newspapers 2nd - Youth Zines Ground Floor - Balzacs and Bookends And there is a mural outside in Sherlock Holmes Walk, featuring artistic renditions by the Friends of Arthur Conan Doyle, which I have marked on the map guide. http://acdfriends.org/SHWalk-index.html

We are following our favourite trivia host, Simon from Are You Smarter than a Scottish Guy, to one of his other weekly locations: One-Eyed Jack's at 287 Richmond Road (between John and Peter Streets). The beer selection at this location is quite minimal but their food menu is good - https://www.oneeyedjackpub.com/torontomenu. They have a $0.95 wing special with lots of flavours. The trivia starts at 7:00pm with first question at 7:15 pm. We have a pair of tables (12 people) reserved under Steve so far. Serious RSVPs only as no-shows prevent us from fielding a complete team. Top prizes is a gift certificate for the next visit. Other prizes are a free round for the table and nachos. There is also a small prize for best team name, so put on your creative hat; the host seems to like puns and prefers short team names. Let's have some fun, eat some wings, and hopefully win!

Go Medieval! Learn Medieval arts, sciences, dancing and games! Have somefun with like minded history geeks. Tuesdays, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Andrew’s United Church 117 Bloor St EAST (near Church Street) Ring the buzzer for the gate keeper more info? www.eoforwic.ca

This group is to discuss and practice our French . Everu

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $36 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

WHAT IS BETTER THAN STEAK, FRIENDS AND NO DISHES? **Black + Blue** offers an elevated dining experience in the heart of the Financial District. The menu offers premium cuts of meat, including certified Kobe beef, Japanese A5 Wagyu dry-aged in a Himalayan salt locker. and the seafood is delicious too. Come hungry. Come social. Come ready for a great lunch with friends! Please review the **3 course pre fixe menu** (**$48** plus taxes and gratuity) below in photos. **The total amount you should bring is $64.00.** (13% tax +( 18 %gratuity on total bill). If you wish to order a beverage you must calculate and bring that additional amount. Check the photo below for the menu and the link to the restaurant for additional information. **ONLY SERIOUS RSVPS PLEASE. Please bring cash so we can simplify the one bill charge. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding. I will be charged** ***$30 for no-shows,* so if you can't attend, I will need reasonable notice. If you cancel on the day before or the day of, please forward the above fee via e-transfer to me. Thank you.** [Toronto Home – Black & Blue](https://blackandbluesteakhouse.ca/toronto-home/)

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $36 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

Join us for an evening of French conversation at B Espresso Bar in the atrium of the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music (near St. George station)!
We welcome all levels of French, and it's free\*.
Venez pratiquer votre français! \*While there is no fee to attend this event, guests are expected to purchase something from B Espresso Bar, in accordance with RCM's restrictions on usage of the cafe atrium space. **Building location:** The Royal Conservatory is at 273 Bloor St W, between Varsity Stadium and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). There are entrances off Bloor St. and Philosopher's Walk. If you enter from Bloor St through the large glass doors, follow the hallway on the left beside the staircase and turn left at the end. (Closest TTC: St. George) **Notes and restrictions:** The host may or may not attend this event. Attendees are encouraged to seat themselves at two or more adjacent tables, as needed. Please form groups of 6 people at each table; do not rearrange chairs and tables to accommodate more people, as this obstructs the narrow walking space. Guests are expected to order something from the cafe, and are asked to please refrain from bringing outside food or drink. Attendees must leave the building at 8pm when the cafe stops serving. **Contributions:** If you are a regular with us and would like to support the group, please send any contributions by e-transfer to [diskutomeetup@gmail.com.](http://diskutomeetup@gmail.com.) The yearly donation goal and amounts received year-to-date will be tracked anonymously on [this google sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18GfqYsis8Cf2XGg4KsKQJsY_0Fv3bsSQHwJAxvC1Km8/edit?usp=sharing). Thank you so much for your support.

Join us for dinner at Bellona (Jane St) 7.45 pm. We will be joined by Swansea pickleball group. 3 course Winterlicious meal option $35 or ala carte menu. We will have a 50/50 draw with the includes giveaways. Bellona is a highly rated Italian plant based restaurant, that is a reasonable price. Find Parking on the streets of the west side close by. Or Jane Subway stop and any bus north bound a couple of stops. [(647) 724-1385](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=fb6ec2c420ab31bb&rlz=1C1SQJL_enCA802CA816&sxsrf=ANbL-n49DwdWWXkjaXyJ5SMHhgSYgyA6dQ:1768923271724&q=bellona+restaurant&si=AL3DRZEsmMGCryMMFSHJ3StBhOdZ2-6yYkXd_doETEE1OR-qOZznd_Ah0PLTAXc6ZOC8A9hhgce4yWrEv6JlYLGlArGkGwwarqfkiMU9jhypkMdGSVKty_LMQ9dKHnpOmC9wC195AGbL&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiIzvvZuJqSAxWqEDQIHZswDfcQrrQLegQIIBAA&biw=827&bih=444&dpr=2.19&aic=0#) Menu: [bellonakitchen.ca](https://bellonakitchen.ca/menu/) 276 Jane St, Toronto, ON M6S 3Z2 PRIORITY SEATING WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO ATTEND THE PICKLEBALL EVENT BEFORE.

Join us for **Kimberly Akimbo**, a deeply moving and wildly funny musical starring Louise Pitre. Hailed as the 2023 Tony® Award winner for Best Musical, ***Kimberly Akimbo*** is a “howlingly funny heartbreaker” (*The New Yorker*) with a Tony Award-winning book by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire (*Rabbit Hole*) and a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (*Fun Home; Caroline, or Change; Shrek, The Musical*). ***Our group tickets will be in Orchestra @ $64 + service fee. Upgraded tickets are also available.*** **The Show:** The legendary **Louise Pitre** — who originated the role of Fantine in the Canadian premiere of Les Misérables, Donna in the North American and Broadway premieres of *MAMMA MIA!,* and Edith Piaf in *Piaf/Dietrich* — stars in this musical about a teenager with a rare condition as she navigates family dysfunction, first love, and potential felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure. *** **OUR TICKETS** **Group Tickets:** * **$64** (regular $79 in Orchestra Rows R, S and T) **Other Tickets:** * **$88** (regular $109 in Orchestra Rows B to D and J to Q) * **$139** Premium in Orchestra Rows E to H **Service Fee:** $11 per ticket ***No Meetup Fee*** *** **HOW TO PAY** 1\. Sign up on this event page 2\. Send an email to **belindameetup@gmail.com** to request the payment instructions 3\. Specify you are inquiring about **Kimberly Akimbo** 4\. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website\. 5\. Belinda will email you the payment instructions 6\. If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox\, check your junk box in case it has gone there Members must pay for their tickets in advance. Pick up your prepaid ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot. *** **OVERVIEW** **Date:** Thursday, February 5, 2026 **Time:** Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. inside the theatre **Where:** CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario (south of the Yonge-Bloor subway station) **Show Length:** 2 hours, 25 minutes with intermission *** **ACCESSIBILITY** Our group discount tickets are in the Orchestra, which is wheelchair accessible. An elevator takes you to all levels, but the Balcony is not wheelchair accessible due to stairs. *** **MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS** Meet Belinda any time between 6:45 and 7 p.m. in the lobby beside the box office. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink hat and bright pink glasses. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance ONLY. **Intermission Meetup Spots:** On the aisle beside Belinda in Orchestra S4. **After Show Meetup Spot:** See Belinda beside the box office in the lobby. **PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE [CELLPHONE POLICY](https://www.meetup.com/thumbs-up-theatre-toronto/events/243426512/)**

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

Communication is everything in life! Attend this free lecture about how to be a better communicator. 📍 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Paris Baguette](https://parisbaguette.com/locations/oh/columbus/3969-merchants-row/)!

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation