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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.

Join us for a **relaxed outdoor picnic** with **good food, games, music, and great company** ☀️. Let’s **celebrate spring together** and honor the beautiful tradition of spending the **13th day of Nowruz in nature**. *** **📍 Location:** **Wilket Creek Park – Picnic Area #2** **🕒 Time:** Sat, Apr 4 *** **🔥 What to Expect:** * **We will bring jooje kebab, desert, and drinks.** * **Games:** **badminton, Vasati, Hokm & more** * **Good vibes** * **Relaxed, laid-back picnic atmosphere** *** **Come for the sunshine, stay for the people.** **Fee for the event: $20** You can **e-transfer to: zandalex2@gmail.com** Once you pay, you will be **moved from waiting to the “going” list**.

***Learn to recognize the miracles in your life by listening to the whispers of the Holy Spirit guiding you.*** "The best we can do, in the highest spiritual sense, is to be open to the directions that Divine Spirit gives to us about how to make our daily lives better. And the lesson is very often how to love better with fewer attachments, with fewer ideas about how some event should go." ―Harold Klemp, *Our Spiritual Wake-up Calls,* Mahanta Transcripts 15, page 24 Have you ever heard or experienced life’s whispers? At this ECK Light and Sound Service, you can experience the uplifting sound of HU, explore how Soul connects with the Light and Sound of God each day, and share in a welcoming small-group discussion on finding divine guidance in daily life. You are invited to attend an **ECK Light and Sound Service,** titled **“Life is Speaking—Are You Listening?**” on **Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 11:00 am–12:15 pm.** All are welcome! This hybrid (online/in-person) event will be hosted at the **ECKANKAR Center of Rochester,** located at: **312 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, NY 14445** Would you like to create your own Soul Adventure? Guests who attend our event will be able to download a unique workbook and journal, titled *Raise Your Spiritual IQ*!, that offers creative techniques and spiritual exercises. To learn more about this journal, you can visit Eckankar’s Official YouTube channel to view this short, just over a minute, video by clicking on this link: **[Experience Journal video](https://youtu.be/cZX4KzaXx18)** **More Information** The discussion will be on Zoom. An email with the **Zoom link and phone-in information** will be sent to those who RSVP on the day of the event. For more information regarding local events in the Rochester, NY area call **[585-288-4721](http://tel:5852884721)** or email us at **[eckankarrochesterny@gmail.com](mailto:eckankarrochesterny@gmail.com)** **The ECKANKAR Center of Rochester** is located at **312 W. Commercial St. E. Rochester**. For more Eckankar events in New York State taking place online or in person, please visit our NY ECK website at: **[https://eckankar-ny.org](https://eckankar-ny.org)**

**Join us for a refreshing 9.2km hike along the beautiful Etobicoke Creek Trail, where nature, movement, and meaningful connections come together.** **[Etobicoke Creek Trail: Fleetwood Park to Highway 401](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/etobicoke-creek-trail-fleetwood-park-to-highway-401)** **[Please fill a Quick Health Check before attending our hikes](https://forms.gle/P2tQ6mgBqnaVXSNn7)** **This Health Check Questionnaire (REQUIRED) linked will provide you a score for whether you qualify for this hike to ensure everyone has a safe and comfortable experience** ✨ **What to Expect:** \- Scenic creekside views and peaceful nature surroundings \- A welcoming group \(primarily **Ages 25–35**) \- Respectful\, positive energy and an opportunity to **build friendships and community through shared hiking interests** 🎒 **What to Bring:** \- Weather\-appropriate clothing \(light drizzle expected\) \- Raincoat or light waterproof layer \- Comfortable walking/hiking shoes \- Water/juice to stay hydrated on the trail \- Mosquito spray \- Snacks/lunch to keep you energized **IMPORTANT NOTE:** To ensure a smooth and respectful group experience, **please avoid last-minute cancellations.** This event is strictly **RSVP-only.** **Attendees without a confirmed RSVP will not be accommodated.** If you are bringing a friend, please make sure they RSVP as well! **Disclaimer:** We encourage all participants to review the event description, including hiking distance and elevation, to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone.

# 🐣🌷 Easter Sunday Brunch (Buffet) @ HOTHOUSE! 🌷🐣 # If you know… you know. This brunch sells out every single year — and for good reason. It is hands-down one of the BEST brunch buffets in Toronto (and honestly, the GTA). When people ask me where to go for a truly memorable brunch experience, I always say **HotHouse**. The food is fresh. The selection is generous. The price point is fantastic for what you get. And the desserts? Unreal. 🍰 If you love cake, this is your moment. Add in a live jazz band, Easter energy, and a room full of great people — and you have what I truly believe is the **must-eat brunch of the season**. This isn’t just brunch. It’s an event. *** ## 🥂 Brunch Details 📍 **Location:** HotHouse Restaurant (35 Church St, Toronto) 🕐 **Meetup Time:** 12:45 PM (I’ll wait 5 minutes before we head in together!) 💲 **Buffet Cost:** $35 + tax + tip (paid directly to the restaurant) 🎶 Live Jazz Band 📜 **Menu:** 🐰 Click here to see what’s on the Easter buffet! 🐣 Please don’t call the restaurant — they won’t know about this private Meetup. Message Mathew directly with any questions. *** ## 🌸 Save Your Spot – Please Read Carefully This event fills up every year and seats are limited. **Save Your Spot Fee: $25** • Every single member must send the $25 by e-transfer — including returning members. • Your e-transfer must be sent within 24 hours of signing up. • If the e-transfer is not received within 24 hours, you will be removed from the event and marked as “Not Going.” • No reminder messages will be sent. Send your e-transfer to: 📧 **[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com](mailto:mathewmaclean@hotmail.com)** Only 25 spots available. When you arrive at brunch, you will receive **$20 back**. ($5 helps support the group and allows us to continue hosting events like this.) No refunds or exchanges — this policy ensures committed signups and protects the group from last-minute cancellations. Thank you for respecting the structure. It’s what allows events like this to run smoothly every year. 🌷 *** ## 🐰 How to Find Me I’ll be waiting outside the front doors wearing my famous Moose Hat 🫎 Please don’t go in without me — we’ll head in together as one fabulous Easter crew. 🌼 *** ## 🌼 About This Group Whether you’re single, partnered, new to the city, or just looking to meet great people — you’re welcome here. Many members attend solo. No cliques. No pressure. Just good conversation, shared tables, and genuine connection. We host movies, walks, hikes, cultural outings, dinners — and special seasonal events like this one. 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) *** ## 🐣 Leaving Time Stay as long as you like. Linger over coffee. Go back for another slice of cake. Enjoy the jazz. Soak in the Easter atmosphere. Note: Occasionally things happen and the event may need to be adjusted — please keep an eye out for updates. *** ✨ Come hungry. Come festive. Come ready to celebrate Easter in the most delicious way possible. ✨ This is one of the best brunch experiences in the city at an incredible price point — and it will sell out. Let’s eat well, laugh loudly, and make it a beautiful Easter Sunday together. 🌷🐰 👤 Organized by Mathew For questions, post on the event wall or email **[torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)**

Attendee list will be updated.

16.3 km walk from Brampton Innovation GO Return to Stafford Forest Via Etobicoke Creek Trail. Sunday April 5, 2026. 1PM to 6PM 1 PM Meet at Brampton Innovation GO, 1 PM to 2 PM Dine at Indian Curry Express & Bar, 47 Queen St W Unit 1, Brampton, ON L6Y 1L9, [(905) 450-4300](https://www.google.com/search?q=budget+friendly+indian+restaurant+near+brampton+innovation+go&rlz=1C1RXMK_enCA1182CA1182&sxsrf=ANbL-n77FH-WP0jl8cwN66S4TFXsWwUfTA:1770685422464&udm=1&lsack=7oOKadnxG-WB5OMPien08AU&dpr=0.8&lqi=Cj1idWRnZXQgZnJpZW5kbHkgaW5kaWFuIHJlc3RhdXJhbnQgbmVhciBicmFtcHRvbiBpbm5vdmF0aW9uIGdvIihSJi9nZW8vdHlwZS9lc3RhYmxpc2htZW50X3BvaS9mZWVsc19jb3p5SLb5kpP4r4CACFpVEAAQARACEAMQBhAHGAIYBSI9YnVkZ2V0IGZyaWVuZGx5IGluZGlhbiByZXN0YXVyYW50IG5lYXIgYnJhbXB0b24gaW5ub3ZhdGlvbiBnbyoECAMQA5IBEWluZGlhbl9yZXN0YXVyYW50mgEjQ2haRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVU5mYXpVM1dXTkJFQUX6AQQIVxAs#) 2 PM to 6 PM walk from Brampton Innovation GO to Stafford Forest Via Etobicoke Creek Trail. Return to Brampton GO, Route Map With GPX Download: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2778999201

**💖 Meet Markham Singles Tonight – Online Speed Dating on Zoom** Speed dating from home — meet real Markham singles on Zoom. We pair you with compatible Markham locals based on a quick personality quiz. You'll chat one-on-one on Zoom in short timed rounds with a host guiding the evening. **Register for your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=391.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Markham&groupurlname=soul-seekers-local-singles-mixer-club&ar=18-32&face_v=23.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=391.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Markham&groupurlname=soul-seekers-local-singles-mixer-club&ar=30-46&face_v=23.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=391.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Markham&groupurlname=soul-seekers-local-singles-mixer-club&ar=40-58&face_v=23.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=391.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Markham&groupurlname=soul-seekers-local-singles-mixer-club&ar=55+&face_v=23.0) **⚠️ Heads up — RSVPing here isn't enough.** Register via your age group link below and complete the quiz. Limited capacity. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Busy professionals who value their time - Introverts who do better in one-on-one chats - People tired of dating apps who want real conversation - Anyone who prefers connecting online before meeting in person - Anyone curious about speed dating but wants a low-pressure start **How It Works** 1. **Choose your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Do the matching quiz** – Helps us find your best matches for the night. 3. **Log in** – Join the Zoom session from home. The host runs everything. 4. **Speed date** – One-on-one rounds with personality-matched Markham locals. 5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches revealed after the event. **Event Details** - **Format:** Virtual on Zoom – hosted and structured - **Location:** From home – just need Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Friendly host who guides each round - **Vibe:** Friendly and low-pressure – just real chats with Markham locals - **Privacy:** Contact details only shared on mutual match - **Rounds:** Several short one-on-one rounds - **Tech:** Zoom, webcam, and decent Wi-Fi - **Duration:** Roughly 1–1.5 hours 💡 **Tip:** Test your Zoom and find a quiet, well-lit spot beforehand. --- ✨ Real people, real conversations — all from home. 💝 ✨

## Details **NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED** **About Drum & Soul** The only intention behind Drum & Soul is to help create vibrant, healthier, and more united communities – together. We believe art is the best channel for that purpose. This is more than a drumming circle. It is a practical space where we do two things at once: we develop useful skills and cultivate inner qualities, and we help others grow those same qualities. Through rhythms from many cultures, collective singing and meaningful conversation around a focused theme, we practise skills that strengthen both the individual and the community. **Why come** If you want to expand your expressive capacity, practise listening with depth, learning to lead or join others who take community wellbeing to heart, Drum & Soul is for you. This is a place to try courageously, to learn deeply, and to contribute authentically. Everyone is welcome regardless of background or musical experience. If you feel shy in groups, that is completely natural and we got you. A few of us will gently hover around newcomers like butterflies, offering a warm welcome and quiet space so nobody feels out of place. Many people tell us they arrived nervous but soon felt as if they had stepped into a family home. **How it works** At the start of each session we centre with a short breathing exercise, followed by a demonstration of simple rhythms, then break into small groups for guided conversation. Then we’ll have a potluck meal and continuing our conversation and connection over a break. Finally we move into collective jamming and improvisation. **Typical meeting flow** 1. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏻 Arrival & social time – 15 min 2. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Welcome, check in and centring – 15 min 3. 🪘 Call & Respond **Drumming & demo** – 15 min 4. 💬 Facilitated **Discussion** on the Theme (groups of five-or so) – 20 min 5. 🦋 Potluck **dinner** & social time afterwards – 40 min 6. 🕺🏽 Open **Jamming** with multiple instruments – 30 min *This outline is flexible and may shift to suit the group and the space.* **Logistics & what to bring** We meet in a large beautiful space. Drums are available on a first come first served basis. We also provide plenty of small percussion instruments so every hand can play. You are welcome to bring your own drum or instrument. After our time of drumming and dialogue, we share a simple potluck dinner, an extension of our circle where conversation continue to flourish over nourishing food. Feel free to bring whatever you love to share. **Cost & contributions** This is a free event. As a community we are encouraged to contribute even a small snack to share with everyone, or pay what or if you can, to cover the costs of refreshments and material, by E-transfer to: \*\*[hooshmandnyc@gmail.com**](http://hooshmandnyc@gmail.com**) – Contributions are optional. **Helpful notes** No prep needed. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. Please arrive by then so we can start at 4:00 p.m. sharp and keep the flow. Location and any last minute updates are posted on Meetup and in our WhatsApp group. We recommend joining the WhatsApp group (ask us for the link at the venue) for quick notices. **Why this matters** The world is ill, and is aching for a lasting remedy. We believe our sacred mission is to nurture one another, define our roles in service to our fellow humans, and become living temples of unity. A meaning growth unfolds through both self‑discovery and collective effort, and one cannot truly flourish without the other. Come open and prepared to learn, to offer your gifts, and to be strengthened by the power of community. *This ad is also posted in other groups* 📷 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/artsoultoronto/) 🎥 [A glimpse from one of our sessions](https://youtu.be/ejfeV1PF-0k)

We're going to watch the Beaches Easter Parade ! We will take a nice stroll along Queen street and will stop in a chocolate store filled with Easter goodies before the parade starts at 2pm. We'll be joined by my other meetup group, Walk and Roll. Then we will walk along Queen street to see the parade filled with bands, dancers, floats and easter bunnies. Afterwards you can go to the beach. Queen street will be closed between Woodbine east to Neville Park from approximately 2 - 4pm. For those who are driving it is best to park near Woodbine and Queen. For those taking the TTC, go to Woodbine station and take the 92 Woodbine bus south and get off at Queen street. The firestation is very close to the bus stop. Or take the Queen car to Kingston road then walk a few blocks to the firestation. The firestation is at the corner of Queen east and Woodbine. It's the tall building with the bell tower. Felice is wearing a red hat. Please know that when you post a message below it goes to all members who have signed up. If you need to cancel please change your RSVP you don't need to leave a comment for me.

Community Seed and Plant Swap Do you love gardening? Want to expand your collection of plants and seeds without breaking the bank? Join MOFB for their free community-based event. Sunday, April 19th 4-6 pm at Mid-Ohio Farm on the Hilltop 116 N Wheatland Ave Columbus OH, 43223 To RSVP for free in-person attendance: https://forms.gle/t6Ppoc5WnRFPTJMZ

**We will hike about 1.5 miles on a loop then reverse to get about 3 miles. The trail is flat but there are some roots etc. protruding so I’ll be using poles. There is an old homestead there that is interesting. I always feel as though this preserve reeks of peace and tranquility. We will hike at a pace of 3 to 3.5 mph (but you’re free to go faster if you’d like!)** **Optional lunch after if there is an interest.** **There is limited parking at the site so we will meet at Sam’s Bar (one mile south of Seymour) and carpool from there. Plan on departing from Sam’s at 10 am.**

5th annual Earth Day Celebration! This year (2026) the Celebration is scheduled for April 25th with activities running from 10am-2pm. This is a non-ticketed event. Everyone is welcome! We will have food trucks, Birds of Prey, kids crafts, live music, raspberry plants, apple trees, and of course NATIVE PLANTS! Where: Lynd Fruit Farm, 9399 Morse Rd, Pataskala Ohio 43062 Time: Activities will be from 10am- 2pm. The Market will remain open until 5pm.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

**Connected Westerville Night of Networking** *April Edition: The Introduction Economy* You've been to the networking events. You've done the small talk. Collected the cards. Forgotten the names. And walked out feeling like you just wasted two hours of your life. The problem isn't you. It's the format. Most networking events put you in a room and tell you to figure it out. So everyone defaults to elevator pitches and business talk, and nothing real gets built. Here's the truth about networking that most people miss: Your network isn't just who you know. It's who thinks of you when they're talking to someone else. *That's* The Introduction Economy. And it only works when relationships are real. There's a reason people who come once keep coming back. It starts with seven minutes that feel nothing like networking. Then we open it up. Free networking. More conversations. More momentum. This is a room full of corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, and career builders in the Westerville and Columbus area. The mix is the magic. You might never do business with everyone you meet tonight. But someone in this room will think of *you.* **By name**. So, the next time someone needs exactly what you do, you get the recommendation. **April 14th. RSVP now.** **When:** Tuesday\, April 14th \| 6:15 PM \-\- 8:00 PM **Where:** Vineyard Community Center \| 6000 Cooper Rd\, Westerville\, OH 43081

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!