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Free event. CBC Because News . Quiz show taping
Free event. CBC Because News . Quiz show taping
I took the group to a few of these already. Great times always. **This is a fully accessible venue** [Because News](https://www.cbc.ca/radio/becausenews/about-because-news-1.4344480) is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host and award-winning comedian Gavin Crawford makes games out of the headlines, along with a panel of comedians and celebrities. It's also become [somewhat of a TikTok hit](https://www.niemanlab.org/2023/10/wait-wait-dont-tell-me-how-this-canadian-radio-show-became-a-tiktok-hit/) Note - very limited, sold out event. **Only sign up if you can 100% commit to attend.** Meet 6PM Doors open 6:30PM Taping should end around 8:30PM. **THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THOSE THAT WANT TO BE SOCIAL, MAKE FRIENDS, THAT ARE SINGLE OR NOT SINGLE. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF OTHER EVENTS LIKE, MOVIES, WALKS, HIKES, ARTS & CULTURE AND RESTAURANTS. WE LOVE TO SUPPORT MEMBERS TO SOCIALIZE AND TO FORM LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIPS.** **Rules:** [Click Here!](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-movies-and-social-group/events/293241263/) **Getting The Best Out Of MeetUp:** [Click Here!](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-movies-and-social-group/events/293241269/) Consider [joining our Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JpUbpvfPcNuFzTJ1VqTLZO) to discuss this and future events too Don't Forget to join our email list (Meetup does not send out emails to everyone in a group) to get our weekly news later about upcoming events: [http://eepurl.com/hKt76f](http://eepurl.com/hKt76f) Facebook group @ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/502945113062739/](http://www.facebook.com/groups/502945113062739/)
Chess & Board Games Night
Chess & Board Games Night
Whether you’re into chess, board games, or both, this is your chance to meet fellow players, enjoy some friendly competition, and see what our community is all about. All skill levels and ages welcome. Bring your favorite game or try something new from the Twilight Cafe collection. We’ll have chess boards set up and a variety of board games to explore. All skill levels and ages welcome! Pay-what-you-can contribution ($2-5 suggested) to support future events. All proceeds go back to the group! Look forward to seeing you at Twilight Cafe! Please purchase a drink or food item to support the venue.
💡❓ Brass Facts Trivia @ Eataly/Birroteca 🧠
💡❓ Brass Facts Trivia @ Eataly/Birroteca 🧠
J## 🧠🎉 Brass Facts Trivia @ Eataly/Birroteca🍻 **Think fast, laugh hard, and make new friends!** We’ll be meeting at Brass Facts Trivia @ Eataly/Birrotecar. \#\#\# 🕖 About the Event Trivia start at **7:30 PM** and runs until around **10:30 PM**. **ask for Colleen’s group** when you arrive! Expect a lively mix of **pop culture, history, music, sports, and random fun questions**, and great food! 🧩💬 \#\#\# 💸 Cost & Policy Everyone must spend at least **$10 (plus tax & tip)** at the pub. **NEW POLICY:** * 🆕 *First-timers* must send a **$5 deposit** by e-transfer to \*\*[tommills@rogers.com**](http://tommills@rogers.com%2A%2A/) and message Colleen right away on this page or the sign-up page. * 💌 There will be a **$1 reminder charge** if you don’t send the deposit promptly. * 👥 You may bring **1 guest**, but please e-transfer **$10** in advance. You’ll be refunded once your guest arrives. \#\#\# 🧠 Why You’ll Love It Trivia night isn’t just about questions — it’s about **connection, laughter, and teamwork**. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, it’s always a great time! 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) \#\#\# ⚠️ Notes * Please don’t just “show up” without RSVPing — seating is limited, and teams need to be balanced. * Occasionally, the organizer may need to rearrange teams if one is *too stacked* (e.g., all the sports or music experts together!). * Sometimes things happen — events can be canceled or adjusted, so keep an eye out for updates. * 📩 **Questions?** Contact **Colleen**, your organizer, by posting on the event page. Trivia starts at 7:30p.m., but we meet at 7p.m. - ask the staff for colleen's tables. **everyone MUST spend at least $10 (plus tax and tip) on food/drinks.** **1ST TIMERS MUST E-TRANSFER A $5 DEPOSIT TO [tommills@rogers.com,](http://tommills@rogers.com,/) AND INFORM COLLEEN ON THIS PAGE, THE SIGN UP PAGE, OR PERSONAL MSG. PAGE, AS SOON AS YOU SIGN UP. you will be refunded in cash if/when you show up.** **ANYONE BRINGING 1 GUEST MUST E-TRANSFER A $10 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FOR THEIR GUEST.** **IT CAUSES ME EXTRA STRESS & WORK WHEN 1ST TIMERS DON'T SEND THEIR E-DEPOSITS AS REQUESTED,** **SO IF I NEED TO REMIND ANYONE TO DO THIS RIGHT AWAY, THEY WILL BE CHARGED $1 FOR EACH REMINDER.**
Girls Club Sip and Chat Night
Girls Club Sip and Chat Night
A cozy café night where we can sit together, sip something good, and connect. Girls Club Sip & Chat is an evening to meet new girls, have easy conversation, and leave feeling a little lighter. I’ll have a few conversation prompts on the tables to get things started, and we’ll move around halfway through so you get to talk to different girls throughout the night. Whether you’re new to Girls Club or you’ve been to a few events already, I would love for you to join! Café location is Agenda Cafe and Bar Come solo or bring a friend. I can’t wait to see you!
Say Hello, Di Hola Language Exchange [GATHERINGS RESTO BAR]
Say Hello, Di Hola Language Exchange [GATHERINGS RESTO BAR]
🌎 Let’s Talk! Spanish & English Exchange Ready to brush up on your language skills and meet some awesome new people? Join us for a relaxed evening of conversation! Whether you want to dive deep into cultural differences or just chat about your week, all topics are welcome. 🥤 Supporting Our Venue We are lucky to have a great spot reserved for us at the bar! To help us keep our group spot and stay in the bar's good graces, **please make sure to purchase at least one drink or snack.** It’s a small way to say "thank you" to our hosts for letting us take over their space! 📝 The Details • What we’ll do: Practice Spanish and English in a friendly, low-pressure environment. • What to bring: Your best smiles, good vibes, and a basic foundation in either language to keep the convo flowing. • How to find us: If you don't see us right away, just ask the waitress or shoot the organizers a message via the Meetup app. ❤️ Keeping the Magic Alive This event is totally free to attend! However, **we do accept small donations to help cover our organizing costs and keep these fun gatherings happening.** Anything is appreciated! See you there! ¡Nos vemos!
Colouring and Chill: King West
Colouring and Chill: King West
Tororo Japanese & English Language Exchange @ Madison by Toronto Babel
Tororo Japanese & English Language Exchange @ Madison by Toronto Babel
**Toronto Babel × Tororo Language Exchange** presents: **Japan Night!** A Nippon-inspired cultural and language exchange, turning Madison Ave Pub into a Japanese-inspired space where the lights, music, and energy transport you straight to the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Whether you’re here to practice Japanese or to join our usual Language Exchange for other International Languages, everyone is welcome to come, connect, and enjoy the night. Get ready for J-Pop and Anime Music playing all night long, fun board games, and a special Anime Cosplay Contest 🎶🎲 Guests are encouraged to dress up as their favorite anime characters (or come in Tokyo street-wear) and fully lean into the theme. We’ll be offering small prizes for the best cosplay costumes, so bring the creativity and have fun with it 🏆 **What to Expect:** ✅ Language Exchange 🇯🇵🇨🇦 ✅ Japan-Inspired Themed Atmosphere 🎌 ✅ DJ Keiko Ojima playing tunes all night long 🎵 ✅ J-Pop & Anime Music All Night 🎶 ✅ Fun Board Games 🎲 ✅ Anime Cosplay Contest + Prizes 🏆 📍 14 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2S1 🗓️ Wednesday, March 4 🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Pull up solo or with friends — everyone’s welcome 💬 **About Tororo Japanese and English Language Exchange:** Tororo Language Exchange is a Toronto-based language exchange community. They host mixed-gender events on Mondays and women-only events on Fridays, focusing on group conversations in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Through language and cultural exchange, Tororo aims to create a safe and welcoming space where people can make friends comfortably. Link: [https://www.meetup.com/north-york-international-friends-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/north-york-international-friends-meetup-group/) Tororoは、トロントで活動するLanguage Exchange Groupです 月曜日は男女混合、金曜日は女性限定のイベントを開催しています。 グループトークを中心に、会話や交流を楽しむリラックスした雰囲気の集まりです。 言語や文化を通じて、安心・安全に友達を作れる場所を目指しています **Please Note:** This is a language exchange and social event for practicing languages and making new friends only. We are not a dating or matchmaking event. Harassment or inappropriate behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Photos may be taken for social media—please inform the organizers if you’d prefer not to appear. 💵 **$5 Entry Donation** Your contribution helps cover our meetup fees, name tags, games, stickers, and all the little things that make the magic happen. 🔗 Meetup: [http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel](http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel) 📘 Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontobabel](https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontobabel) 💬 WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYMdUw8XaxE5irFSNg5bt7](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYMdUw8XaxE5irFSNg5bt7) 👉 Check out the calendar to see what other events we have coming up and to RSVP. #TorontoBabel #LanguageExchange #TorontoEvents #ToDoToronto #LearnEnglish #LearnJapanese

Make New Friends Events This Week

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✨ Chat & Meet new friends @ Sheppard Yonge Center (Free OR Paid event)
✨ Chat & Meet new friends @ Sheppard Yonge Center (Free OR Paid event)
📅 **When:** March 7 🕢 **Time:** Arrive between 2pm-3pm **📍 Meeting Location:** Sheppard Center (food court - lower level) Looking to meet new people after the holidays? Join us for a relaxed social chat meetup at **Yonge Sheppard Centre**. This event is all about easy conversation and friendly vibes—perfect whether you're new to the city, expanding your social circle, or just a relaxing afternoon. We'll gather in the mall seating area and keep things casual with open introductions, group conversations. You’ll be seated in small groups of 4 to 6 people. Every 20 minutes, the groups will rotate to give us a chance to meet new folks. Feel free to talk about whatever you want, but recommend you keep it lighthearted and professional. There is no dress code for this event. **What to expect:** * Warm, welcoming atmosphere * Simple conversation starters * Meet people from different backgrounds * No pressure—just good vibes Come as you are and feel free to bring a friend. Parking - Multiple Paid parking nearby. **Event Fee** FREE if you RSVP before Feb24 $1.99 if you RSVP on/after Feb25 $3.99 if you RSVP on/after Mar3 **Payment** *(only for paying members)* Cash - In person when you arrive at event Etransfer - themoja@outlook.com (use password **meetup**) Credit Card - [Click here to Pay](https://buy.stripe.com/00w5kD1dac4SaUk1hT0oM01) *We may charge a small fee to help cover platform costs and to make sure people who sign up are committed to attending. It also helps us keep hosting more quality events in the future. Signing up helps us plan. If you join this event without signing up, there’s a $9 support fee.* **SOCIAL** ***Join Whatsapp Group - [CLICK HERE](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflzD3fDrU5sLARAT5yDF3OhEu3Vj-2P7ci8mP5FYX46rt1NQ/viewform)*** ***[Follow on Instagram - CLICK HERE](https://www.instagram.com/tam.club/)***
Happy Hour at 3 Brasseurs
Happy Hour at 3 Brasseurs
Etobicoke Bingo Speed Dating (Age 35-45)
Etobicoke Bingo Speed Dating (Age 35-45)
**NOTE:** This is a ticketed event. Please purchase a ticket to attend. **Tickets:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/etobicoke-bingo-speed-dating-age-35-45-tickets-1982386817335?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us in Etobicoke for a fun night of speed dating and socializing, followed by a fun Bingo night! Join us for a fun and social evening of speed dating! Other speed dating events may get you 6-7 dates, but at 15 First Dates you'll be meeting up to 15 people! Not only that, we will end the night with a fun Bingo session, planned just for our group! Your ticket includes a bingo card, and possible prizes to be won! How speed dating works is that you will meet members of the opposite sex for quick dates, and then you will give them a yes or a no. They will then do the same thing for you. If there is a mutual match, contact information will be exchanged the next day. We will give you all needed materials, and explain the process to you once everyone has arrived. You don't need to bring anything, just come dressed for success! **This event is for people aged 35-45.** Get your tickets now while you can!
Cozy Saturday Coffee
Cozy Saturday Coffee
Friendly Volleyball Night!
Friendly Volleyball Night!
Hey TYP family! 👋 We’re excited to host another fun and energetic volleyball session for our Toronto Young Persians community. This is a great chance to stay active, connect with amazing people, and enjoy a relaxed, positive atmosphere together. No intense competition — just good rallies, laughs, and great vibes. All skill levels are welcome, and most of us are beginner to intermediate. ⸻ 📍 Location Vaughan Sportplex 🗓 Date Saturday, March 7, 2026 ⏰ Time 4:50 PM – 6:00 PM Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start playing right at 5:00 PM. ⸻ 💲 Cost The court cost will be shared among all attendees. We expect it to be around $9 per person, depending on final numbers. Please RSVP only if you’re committed to attending so we can keep things fair for everyone. ⸻ What to Bring • Comfortable athletic clothes • Indoor running shoes • Positive energy and good vibes ✨ ⸻ Looking forward to another great turnout and seeing everyone on the court! 🏐 Toronto Young Persians Let’s make it a great one!
Women’s Social
Women’s Social
A Women’s Only Social Mixer for International Women’s Day. Connect, laugh, sip, and build real friendships in Toronto. This International Women’s Day, step into a room full of women who are open to meeting, laughing, and building real connections. The Women’s Social is a women-only mixer designed to help you expand your circle, share good energy, and celebrate together in a way that feels natural and fun. If you have ever wanted to meet new women in Toronto without the awkwardness or pressure, this is your space. Whether you are outgoing or more on the reserved side, the structure of the night makes it easy to connect and feel included. In a city where it can feel hard to meet new people, we are creating something different. A space where women can hang out, sip on drinks, play interactive social games, and genuinely get to know one another. No cliques. No weird vibes. Just shared understanding and good energy. Most of the women who attend come on their own. By the middle of the night, it no longer feels like a room full of strangers. It feels like a community. Arrive Early Doors open at the listed start time. Arriving early gives you the best chance to meet everyone, participate in all the games, and ease into the night comfortably before the space fills up. What to Expect: Interactive social games designed to help you connect with multiple women throughout the evening. A lively and welcoming atmosphere at Crystal Thani, with music, comfortable seating, and a warm setting that makes it easy to mingle. A full menu of delicious Thai cuisine and drinks available for purchase. Crystal Thani is known for its flavourful dishes, including classic pad Thai, rich curries, and shareable appetizers that are perfect for a social night out. A women only environment created in celebration of International Women’s Day. Photos and videos will be taken throughout the event for social media and promotional use. About the Venue: Crystal Thani, located on College Street, offers a cozy yet vibrant setting that is ideal for gathering and socializing. Their menu features authentic Thai dishes made with bold flavours and fresh ingredients. Who Should Attend: Women who want to meet new friends, expand their social circle, and celebrate International Women’s Day in a fun and meaningful way. The typical age range is 19 to 40, but all women are welcome. This is not a dating event. It is a women centered social mixer focused on friendship, connection, and community. Dress Code: Come as you feel your best. Casual, elevated, expressive, or simple. The most important thing is showing up ready to connect. All attendees are expected to treat one another with respect and contribute to a positive atmosphere. About Social Creatures: Social Creatures was created to bring back something that felt like it was disappearing in Toronto, genuine social spaces. What began as small gatherings has grown into a thriving community where strangers meet through games, shared experiences, and intentional connection. Our events are designed to make socializing easier, more interactive, and actually enjoyable. Venue Tips: Please support Crystal Thani by purchasing at least one food or drink item during the event. Be open, be kind, and help maintain a welcoming environment for everyone. FAQ: Can I come alone? Yes. Many attendees come solo, and the event is structured to help you meet people quickly and comfortably. Do I need to be good at social games? Not at all. Everything is beginner friendly and guided throughout the night. Is this a dating event? No. This is a women only mixer focused on building friendships and celebrating community. What should I bring? Just yourself and a positive mindset. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the venue. Can I leave early? You are free to leave whenever you need, but staying for the full event gives you the best experience. Follow and Stay Connected: Instagram: @SocialCreaturesEvents Eventbrite: Follow for updates on upcoming events TikTok: @SocialCreaturesEvents

Make New Friends Events Near You

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Bingo Night!
Bingo Night!
Join us for happy hour and then **BINGO**! *Bingo starts at 6:30pm*. Feeling lucky? Many from our group win cash and prizes at this bingo! Great happy hour prices and maybe some 💰! Three games, 5 rounds each. Each game, buy 2 cards/$5, 4 cards/$10, etc. **BRING CASH!** [Pastimes](https://www.pastimespubandgrill.com/crosswoods/) is a neighborhood sports bar with a creative and fresh food menu, delicious cocktails, infused liquors, and very cold beer!
Bowling and Drinks
Bowling and Drinks
Let’s knock down some pins and knock back a few drinks while we’re at it. Bowling is one of the best stress relievers out there, so bring your A game and let’s see what you’ve got. It’s $20 per person, which includes free shoe rental and two hours of open bowling. We’ll start with six people per lane. Once we have six, we’ll grab our lane and get rolling. If more people show up after that, we’ll snag the lane right next to us and keep the party going. Come ready to have some fun.
Beginner Friendly Adults Skate Night
Beginner Friendly Adults Skate Night
**Adults Only** Roller Skating — Don’t Miss This We’re bringing back childhood — but this time it’s adults only. Music. Lights. Good vibes. **Beginner-friendly** No experience needed — just show up and roll. This is our first paid event so we can host bigger, better experiences going forward. Limited spots. Cross posted **20 rsvp max** ✅ Adults-only session ✅ Newbie friendly (help included) ✅ Great workout (burn up to 600 calories/hour) ✅ Possible drinks after Skate Zone 71 Meet 8:20 PM (arrive before 8:35) **You will still need $13 admission + $6 skate rental** (or bring your own) bring cash I can often get us a $2 discount!
Dinner Game Night
Dinner Game Night
Come ready to play. We’re turning dinner into a full-on game night. Card games, competitive chaos, and yes, those long strategic nerd games my friends love to play. We’ll also have Jackbox games on the big screen so everyone can jump in and talk a little trash. There will be pizza. There will be drinks. There will be snacks. There will absolutely be laughter. Pull up, grab a slice, pick a game, and let’s make it a night. \* This will be at someone's house so address will be given night before the event.