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Lockpicking Monthly Meetup
Come out to our monthly meetups if you are:
•New to lockpicking and want to learn.
•Experienced with locks and lockpicking and excited to teach and exchange knowledge.
We have lots of loaner locks and picks for people to try without needing any supplies of their own.
Join the Toool Toronto discord https://discord.gg/fuamRhuAdD
We are now going back to primarily an in-person meeting. If you would like to join online, its best to bring this up in the #meeting-night-discussion channel beforehand and then find us in our Meeting Room voice channel on Wednesday night.
This event is hosted at a volunteer run makerspace:
Site 3 coLaboratory
718R Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6G 3T7
🍗Nigerian Food at Ameen's Kitchen - Mississauga Dinner Meetup | Meet New People
This time we’re heading to **Ameen's Kitchen** for a relaxed dinner featuring authentic Nigerian and African flavors. It’s a great chance to try some new food and hang out with the group.
Here’s what to expect 👇
* We will start at **6:30 PM** on **April 1st**.
* You can check out their menu here 👇
**[https://ameenskitchen.com/ameens-restaurant-banquet-hall-dixie](https://ameenskitchen.com/ameens-restaurant-banquet-hall-dixie)**
**[Menu 2](https://maps.app.goo.gl/3fxp5Vn8CpPbRW8fA)**
* Everyone pays for their own meal. I have called them and they are okay with having separate bills.
* If you have specific allergies or dietary needs, please call the restaurant directly to confirm they can accommodate you.
* If your plans change, please cancel at least a day before so we can adjust the seating.
* Limited to **8 seats** only this time.
This is a relaxed, social evening—come by, meet new people, and enjoy some great food together.
Weeknights - Group Dance Classes at Access Ballroom
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!
Bhagavad Gita Study Group
### Bhagavad Gita Study Group
**Planned Start Date:** Wednesday, March 11, 2026
**Wednesdays\, 7:00 PM \- 9:00 PM \| Ongoing**
**Where:** Toronto Theosophical Society, 792 Glencairn Ave, Toronto, ON
**Format:** In-person (Zoom considered for special circumstances)
**Main Text (free PDF):** *[Bhagavad-Gītā As It Is](https://www.prabhupada-books.de/pdf/Bhagavad-gita-As-It-Is.pdf)* by **H.D.G. Abhay Charanaravinda Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada**
Physical books are available in exchange for donation.
This weekly study group offers an opportunity to explore the **Bhagavad Gita**, one of the foundational texts of **Vedic philosophy**, through sustained reading, reflection, and thoughtful dialogue.
The Bhagavad Gita addresses fundamental questions of **consciousness, duty, freedom**, and **the nature of reality**. Presented as a dialogue between the warrior Arjuna and Sri Krishna, it offers insight into paths of **knowledge, devotion**, and **action**—and examines how these integrate within human life and spiritual development.
The approach will be:
* Textual study combined with open discussion and inquiry
* Exploration of Vedic philosophy, cosmology, and psychology
* Question-and-answer format to support understanding
* A complete picture of the cultural and spiritual context
This group is suitable for:
* Those new to the Bhagavad Gita or Vedic philosophy
* Students continuing their study of Eastern spiritual traditions
* Anyone interested in consciousness, ethics, and the structure of reality
* Participants seeking grounded philosophical inquiry alongside spiritual exploration
**No prior background is required**—only openness, curiosity, and a willingness to engage thoughtfully with the material.
***
**About the Teacher**
**Radhikatma Prabhu** is a disciple in the **Brahma Sampradaya**, one of four authorized Vedic lineages. He received second-level initiation from his spiritual master, **Tamal Krishna Goswami**, who was a direct disciple of **H.D.G.A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada**, the scholar and teacher who brought Vedic knowledge to the Western world and founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Radhikatma Prabhu spent many years studying and practicing in **Israel, Europe and India**, where he received training in Vedic rituals and holds the traditional status of **Brahmin**. During his formation, he worked closely with Tamal Krishna Goswami, who in addition to his spiritual leadership was an accomplished academic, holding a **B.A. in Religious Studies** and a **Ph.D. from Cambridge University**, where he authored nine volumes of scholarly work. This period of close service deepened Radhikatma Prabhu's understanding of both the **devotional and philosophical dimensions** of the tradition.
He brings to this study group both the authenticity of traditional lineage transmission and the ability to make these teachings **accessible and relevant** to contemporary students seeking to understand Vedic philosophy and apply it.
TOPHATs Arbor Room, Art Galleries of UofT and MedComicCon?!?
Join Lawrence, your Top Hatted host, for a evening of Modern Art, Comic Art and Local food at UofT.
At 5:30 pm we will meet-up for a meal and pint of the good stuff at the Arbor Room.
At 6:15, we will head over to the first of two Art Galleries of UofT, the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery.
Land. Sea. Sugar. Salt.: Terrestrial and Aquatic Contemplations of the Caribbean, curated by Michelle Jacques and Sally Frater
While we speak of “the Caribbean” as a single region, it is, in fact, a complex and varied place defined by intricate intersections of histories and cultures that exist across an intricately delineated geography
https://artmuseum.utoronto.ca/exhibition/land-sea-sugar-salt/
And
Hangama Amiri: PARTING/فراق
Hangama Amiri creates intricately layered textile compositions that muse on kinship, memory, and the meaning of home.
http://artmuseum.utoronto.ca/
7 Hart House Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 3H3
Then we will head across the hall to the larger Art Gallery.
Not sure what's on their currently, though will update as we get closer to the date.
At 6:45 pm, we will walk to the MedComicCon event.
Miriam, the event organizer l, has offered to have some pizza available.
Their event ends at 7:30 pm
Here's the link on Eventbrite.
MedComic Con 2026 - UofT
Date: Apr 1 • 17:00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/medcomic-con-2026-uoft-tickets-1984440994434
15 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S 3H7
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Dinner with Strangers - Social Dinner Meetup in Toronto
Please make your reservation on dayofus.com. This is a paid event.
DayOfUs brings strangers together for unforgettable dinners. Every week, we curate group dining experiences at great local restaurants — you + five new faces. No awkward planning, no group chats that go nowhere — just good food, good vibes, and conversations that matter.
### **Here’s how it works:**
1. **Take our quick quiz** in the DayOfUs app to share your preferences.
2. **We match you** with a group of like-minded people.
3. **We book the restaurant** — you simply show up and enjoy.
4. **You leave with new friends** (and maybe a new favorite restaurant).
✨ **Not a dating app** – we’re all about human connection and building friendships.
### **Why Join Us?**
* **Effortless** – We handle all the planning.
* **Fresh every week** – New people, new restaurants.
* **Personality-based matching** – Not just random pairings.
* **Local & traveler friendly** – Whether you’re new in town or just looking to meet more people.
**📅 This listing is for awareness only — bookings are made through our app or website.**
✅ **Join today and get 10% off your first dinner** with code: **MEETUP10**
**Download the Day of Us app**: [App Store Link](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136 "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-of-us-meet-new-friends/id6748222136")💻 **Or sign up on our website**: [dayofus.com](https://www.dayofus.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable "https://www.dayofus.com?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=toronto&utm_content=diningtable")
Your registration does not include your individual food and drink purchases. You will pay for your own order.
## **FAQ**
**Do I pay here on Meetup?** No — we don’t take bookings here. Please sign up through our app or website to join a dinner.
**Is this a dating event?** Nope! Our focus is on genuine friendships and expanding your social circle.
**Do I need to come every week?** Not at all. You join whenever you’re free and feel like meeting new people.
**Refund Policy** Refunds are available when you cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled dinner (handled through the app).
April ART Crawl: Tour 3 Toronto downtown private galleries ($10 per person)
Our next monthly **Art Crawl** is on *Saturday April 4th.*
*(Thank you for filling up the previous Art Crawls so quickly and smoothly!)*
For April--**starting close to Dundas West & Dovercourt and finishing close to Trinity Bellwoods Park.**
(Note: this is a long weekend)
**PLEASE** read everything over first!
What are the next steps..
About 14-16 members each time.
**Once each month** on a *Saturday afternoon*. (1pm-3pm range).
This will be our 5th ART Crawl of 2026.
To join in:
**$10 per person. Sent via e-transfer *when you signup/rsvp.***
***We will visit 3 different*** (downtown/west end) galleries each month (with short walks between each one).
\*\*\*Each ART Crawl will be different galleries.
\*\*We'll meet the Gallery owners/artists/directors--who will lead us in 30 minutes of tour and conversation at each stop.
Cold, hail, snow, rain, slush, sun---**we will carry on!**
NO cancellations/No refunds or any re-scheduling.
Interested in ART/artists--**and learning/visiting the exceptional local downtown galleries we have in downtown Toronto.**
Saturday April 4th (1pm-3:00pm)
\*\*\*Once I have 14-16 confirmations from Meetup members (you)--
I will email you the starting location of our ART Crawl!! In a week or so.
*If confirmed, please email me $10. (e-transfer)*
at
torontoisculture@gmail.com
**Include your first name only, and email address for a reply. I will then confirm you.**
See you on April 4th!
This will be 5th ART Crawl of 2026
12 galleries in total so far...
Each month will be posted separately. $10 each time.
You can email me directly here **or questions**. Thank you.
torontoisculture@gmail,com
Greg
Tyler Horvath @ Backroom Comedy Club | Headliner Series
Ticket Link: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tyler-horvath-backroom-comedy-club-headliner-series-tickets-1981548009438?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tyler-horvath-backroom-comedy-club-headliner-series-tickets-1981548009438?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Get ready to laugh till your sides hurt with Tyler Horvath at the Backroom Comedy Club's Headliner Series!
Welcome to the Backroom Comedy Club for the Headliner Series featuring **Tyler Horvath**! Get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt on April 3rd & 4th, 2026 at 8PM & 10PM (Eastern Time). Tyler's hilarious jokes and unique style will have you rolling in your seat. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a night of comedy at **Backroom Comedy Club**. Grab your friends and get ready for a fantastic time!
Comedy Dojo: A 4-Week Stand-Up Comedy Program (Live Feedback + Showcase)
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.
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Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Coffee, Music, laugh-out-loud & Harnessing Your ADHD Superpower
Hey awesome ADHDers! Come stop blaming ourselves for our funny "mistakes" and start celebrating our magical power with ADHD. No promotions & no therapists, we're just a bunch of awesome ADHDers getting together to inspire each other on what we can do (and others can't!) because of our super brains, hear funky stories about how we mess up with certain things sometimes (and have some good laughs) and (serious part here:) learn how to harness your power in both work and relationships, and (most importantly) sip some coffee.
Meanwhile, we'll be sharing some good music that we find really helps with certain emotional states we go roller-coaster through.
But if none of these makes you sign up (continue reading plz!)... come meet Lorien, an OSU sophomore, ADHD 17, physics & philosophy double major, language coach, 10 years of classical guitar, 13 years of karate, 16 years of equestrian, and a startup founder.
Where: Daydreamer Coffee, 222 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
When: Sunday, April 5th, 10AM
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
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!
OVER 50 HAPPY HOUR AT LIBERTY TAVERN IN POLARIS FRI, APRIL 10TH 4:00PM-8:00PM!
Over 50 Happy Hour – Liberty Tavern Polaris
Join us for a fun and relaxed Over 50 Happy Hour on Friday, April 10th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Liberty Tavern Polaris.
This is a great opportunity to meet new people in our age group in a casual, comfortable setting. Whether you’re in your fifties, sixties, or seventies, everyone is welcome. Some people who attend are retired, while others are still working, but we all share one thing in common — enjoying good conversation and good company.
If you’re new to the group, don’t worry. Many people attend solo and quickly find it easy to strike up conversations. The goal of this happy hour is simple: meet people, socialize, laugh, and enjoy the evening.
We’ll be gathering at Liberty Tavern Polaris, a welcoming tavern with a warm atmosphere, great food, and a bar perfect for relaxed conversation.
Feel free to come when you can and leave when you want.
Some members arrive right at 4:00 PM, while others stop by later after work.
There’s no formal agenda — just friendly people getting together to enjoy a Friday evening.
Location:
Liberty Tavern Polaris
2170 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, Ohio
Time:
Friday, April 10
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Come join us for a drink, good conversation, and the chance to meet some great people in the 50+ community.
Arthouse Friday: THE DRAMA at the Drexel Theatre!
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.
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)
BUZZ & REVIEWS: Overall some solid early reviews but this one seems to be a bit polarizing! We’ll have to see for ourselves. Those in the “loved it” camp say is not the rom-com the trailers would have you to believe! Instead, a twisty darkly comedic drama that’s “anchored by two compelling performances,” “an original idea, great cast, and a movie that’s gonna have people talking at the end of it!”
PLAN: A slightly later showtime so we’ll go with dinner before the show this time. Here’s the plan: For dinner before the movie, meet at nearby BRASSICA between 5:45 and 6:00pm. Go through the line, and we’ll try to snag as many of the high-top tables as we can. For the movie, please purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and we’ll meet in the lobby area between 7:00 and 7:15pm. I’ll be with the dinner group and will try to get there as close to 7pm as possible. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater. When you purchase yours at counter, be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts.
Take care and look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Psychic Fair
We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20.
To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings.
Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH























