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Toronto Babel \| Language Exchange & Social Event @ Madison Ave Pub We’re back on Wednesday, April 29 for another night of good conversations, new connections, games & music. Whether you’re practicing a new language or just looking to meet new friends from all over the world, this is the place to be! Plus special guest DJ on the decks! DJ FLŸ will be spinning Salsa, Reggaetón, and Latin Classics all night long in the 2nd room 🔥🎶 Bring your dance shoes! 🌍 Toronto Babel Social ✅ Language Exchange 🇫🇷🇯🇵🇲🇽🇩🇪🇰🇷 ✅ Make New Friends 🗣️ ✅ Arts & Crafts Table 🎨 ✅ Fun Board Games 🎲 ✅ DJ Music with DJ FLŸ 💃🕺 📍 Madison Avenue Pub – Toronto 14 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2S1 🗓️ Wednesday, April 29 🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Pull up solo or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with new connections, good laughs, and even better vibes 💬🫶🌟 💵 $5 Entry Donation Your contribution helps cover meetup costs, name tags, games, and all the little extras that make the night special ✨ 📲 E-transfer also available: tmg8@wealthsimple.me 🔗 Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontobabel 💬 WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYMdUw8XaxE5irFSNg5bt7 👉 Check out the calendar & RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel/[#calendar](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/calendar/) 📝 Note: Toronto Babel is a welcoming and safe space for all attendees. Any form of harassment or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. If you experience or witness any issues, please inform one of the organizers immediately so we can address it appropriately. [#LanguageExchange](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/languageexchange/) [#MadisonPub](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/madisonpub/) [#TorontoEvents](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/torontoevents/) #LearnEnglish

We are a church community that supports the neighbourhood spiritually and pastorally. Besides the Sunday morning service at 10 am, we also gather in the middle of the week for a simplified Eucharist as we notice some people might be rarely in town on weekends. We worship, pray, read, listen to reflection and receive the Holy Communion together. Whether or not you are a church-goer, you are welcome to join!

Summer is just around the corner - and what better way to welcome it than a little wander by the water with good company? & We will grab a ice cream at Ice Creamonology (250 Queens Quay W) - one of the best spots in Toronto, right on the waterfront, and then walking along the lake together, cones in hand. Good vibes, fresh air, and great conversations with women you haven't met yet. And if the energy is right... we might just have a little secret game waiting by the water ee e Feel free to make $2 voluntary donation for meetup monthly fee: interac to mech.mandeep@gmail.com See you all there

SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE! If you’re interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills at an entertaining, educational and inspirational meeting, please visit us … it’s free! We meet weekly on Wednesday evenings. The location or link will be sent to those who confirm attendance. Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters club is a place where strangers become friends, where new ideas and experiences are shared. With a wide variety of ages, backgrounds and experiences, our members are an interesting and diverse group. Regardless of whether you are a professional, student, stay at home parent, job seeker or a retiree, you will find something of value at Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters club. Please feel welcome to visit us! Contact our Vice President of Membership at karen.goodyear333@gmail.com for details.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter in one of Toronto's most iconic and historic neighbourhoods! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter in one of Toronto's most iconic and historic neighbourhoods! Join us for the **Toronto Distillery District Comedy Night**, a fantastic live comedy showcase set against the stunning backdrop of the Spirit of York Distillery. Whether you are a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a fun night out in the city, this event promises a vibrant atmosphere and non-stop entertainment. Our lineup features a dynamic mix of seasoned comedy veterans bringing their best material, alongside fresh, up-and-coming local talent ready to make their mark. **Free tickets here:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toronto-distillery-district-comedy-night-free-admission-tickets-1987016204958 It is the perfect blend of polished punchlines and raw, exciting new voices.The best part? **Admission is completely free!** Grab your friends, enjoy the warm, cinematic ambiance of the Distillery District's cobblestone streets and string lights, and settle in for a night of top-tier stand-up comedy.

This time we’re heading to Leão d'Ouro in Mississauga to enjoy some authentic Portuguese cuisine. Here’s what to expect 👇 * We will start at **6:30 PM** on **Wednesday the 29th**. The restaurant has confirmed they are happy to host us. * As a group, we love trying out cuisines from different countries, so this will be a great opportunity to explore new flavors together. * You can check out their menu here 👇 **[Official Menu](http://leaodouro.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Leao-Douro.pdf)** **[Menu 2](https://maps.app.goo.gl/66DrqL5mimTF2TMt8)** * Everyone pays for their own meal. Have called them, and they will be ok to have 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 seating. * Limited to **8 seats** only this time to keep the conversation cozy and give everyone a chance to chat. This is a relaxed, social evening—come by, meet new people, and enjoy some fantastic Portuguese food together.

You can buy your own ticket and we can all meet at the venue at start time and watch the show. Show details below: No Need To Be Lonely, the latest from Philadelphia band Gladie, is serene, but for only just a moment. For a moment it’s a swirling dream, like paper dancing in the wind, as Augusta Koch’s voice filters in all calm and measured with words that crack the surface of the heart. “Small dose of humiliation/it keeps me humble/it keeps me waiting,” she sings. And then a snap as incandescent rhythms arrive like wolves at the gate, all guitar and drums like a whirling storm, and the crack on the heart tears until it becomes an ocean. Each minute on No Need To Be Lonely is a memory carried out on the nerves of the body, unshakable melodies that become blood in the veins. There is something about a good and perfect song that lives in your bones, as if it has become a part of you. What has long been the unshakable core of Gladie’s prowess is Koch’s indelible strength as a songwriter, a craft that has only been honed with time, creating inalienable hits that will burrow in and never leave the core of your memories. 2022’s landmark Don’t Know What You’re In Until You’re Out was Gladie cementing their status as undeniable hit makers. With a propulsive lineup set in stone, they opted to bring in an outside voice to help carve out the form of songs they had been writing and sketching out for a follow-up – enter producer Jeff Rosenstock. Journeying out to Jack Shirley’s Atomic Garden studio in Oakland, he band was able to rely on the strength and energy of Rosenstock to help sharpen the blade on the keen edge of each track, tuning their already finely honed pop and punk sensibilities into masterworks. No Need To Be Lonely is at its core an exploration of the balance in contrasting ideas and the beauty found in challenging times. How to find beauty growing from the soil it is not expected to seed within, how to find life in all the days you feel the weight of dying or the desire for the end. On “Brace Yourself, Koch sings, “If you have love in one hand/pain will fill the other/I know that it’s worth it/but it really makes me wonder/about every sunset I squandered” as drums and guitar conjure a sun-soaked melody, like a perfect sunset on a day that felt like it might never end. As the record nears “Fixer”, we slow down once more, find peace in staying still. A piano, played slow and careful, carries the weight. The tempo held back, letting Koch’s voice soar above all else. Her voice like a perfect photograph, beautiful and vibrant, weathered by time but made that much more potent by it, repeating a mantra “I can’t fix her/but I can fix me/if I try” like a lost step in a healing process. Later, on “I Will If You Will”, as brushes strike a snare and Koch’s guitar takes a playful twang, she sings “the devil’s not in the details/he’s just swimming in your beer/God the kind-faced diner waitress/whispering “surrender” in your ear.” It’s easy to imagine it as a measure of sadness, but that isn’t nearly bold enough a term. Sad as a spectrum that includes beautiful and defiant ideas, sad as a bold commitment to the light of the days that follow all the hardest ones that threaten to tear it all away. Gladie never once asks us to give up on feeling afraid or broken, what they offer instead is the opportunity to grow within the cracks that form around us, and see what oceans might flow once we tear enough at our most tender ideas.

**NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED** **About Drum & Soul** Drum & Soul is a participatory community space that combines drumming, singing, reflection and conversation in one shared experience. Through rhythms from different cultures, collective music making and meaningful discussion around a focused theme, we practise qualities that strengthen both the individual and the community. This is more than a drumming circle. It is a space where people can grow in expression, presence, listening, and contribution, while learning how these same qualities can be carried into everyday life and relationships. - **Why come** Come if you want to grow your expressive capacity, feel more at ease participating with others, and be part of a growing space that celebrates the human in us. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background or musical experience. If you feel shy in groups, that is completely natural. Many people arrive unsure and leave feeling surprisingly at home. - **How it works** We begin with a short breathing and centring exercise, followed by simple rhythm demonstration and call and response drumming. We then move into smaller group discussion around a shared theme. From there we shift into collective jamming and improvisation, and end with a potluck meal and informal connection. - **Typical meeting flow** 1. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏻 Arrival & social time – 15 min 2. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Welcome, check in and centring – 15 min 3. 🪘 Call & Respond **Drumming & demo** – 20 min 4. 💬 Facilitated **Discussion** on the Theme (groups of five-or so) – 20 min 5. 🕺🏽 Open **Jamming** with multiple instruments – 30 min 6. 🦋 Potluck **dinner** & social time afterwards – 60 min *This outline is flexible and may shift to suit the group and the space.* - **Logistics & what to bring** We meet in a large and 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. We end the evening with a shared **potluck meal**, an extension of the circle where conversation and connection continue. Since the event is free, we warmly ask everyone to bring a small item to share if they are able. Simple finger foods and easy to serve savoury items are especially helpful, such as fruit, veggies and dip, wraps, sandwiches, hummus and pita, samosas, spring rolls, crackers and cheese, or other meal friendly bites. Sweet items are welcome too, but meal friendly contributions are especially appreciated. - **Cost & contributions** This is a free event. If you are unable to bring food, you are welcome to make an optional contribution toward refreshments and materials by e-transfer to **hooshmandnyc@gmail.com** - **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. - **Life Between Gatherings** Drum & Soul does not begin and end with the monthly session. For those who want to continue beyond the gatherings and go deeper, we also have: • **Advanced sessions** for those who want to go further in drumming technique and explore the discussion themes more deeply in a smaller group • **Home or café meetups** for simple in-person connection, where a few participants can continue the conversation more personally and naturally • **Ongoing contact** so the spirit of the gathering can carry into everyday life through our own reflection, friendship and mutual encouragement Over time, these smaller spaces help strengthen connection, shared learning, and community life between sessions. Ask us about these features for more detail. - **Why this matters** Our world is like a sick body, and is aching for a lasting remedy. We believe our special mission here is to nurture one another, define our roles in service to our fellow humans, and become living temples of unity. A meaningful 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)

Bring any piece of music in any form. We'll deconstruct it's musical elements and share with each other what the music evokes and what insights arise. Then, consider how this musical work fits into the broader world of music and sound. After a break well do a musical exercise together and end with a short slent meditation. Advance registration with pay pal $20. Please call Gary to confirm your registration. 647 292 5415 Generosity policy: limited spots available for no or low charge fir those who need it.

\- Living On Video & DJ Lazarus presents \- **Sat May 2 - 80s & 90s Retro 'GUILTY' Pleasures Video Dance Party w/ PRINCE Spotlight** ADVANCED TICKETS ONLY $10: https://PrinceGuilty.eventbrite.ca 'GUILTY' brings the 80s & 90s back to life with the BIGGEST HITS and ONE HIT WONDERS of the time. \-\-\-\-\- You'll have a blast dancing with hundreds of people as 'GUILTY' has become one of the busiest retro events in Toronto. \-\-\-\-\- 'GUILTY' has 6 giant video screens playing the music videos you remember from Much Music and MTV. \-\-\-\-\- DJ Lazarus and 'Be Kind Rewind' spin a fun mix of big retro hits to keep you on the dance floor. Saturday May 2, 2026 Retro 'GUILTY' Pleasures Video Dance Party w/ PRINCE Spotlight BIGGEST HITS and ONE HIT WONDERS of the 80's & 90's Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto Lounge 9pm - Mainroom 10pm - 19+ Event $10 Advanced Tix: https://PrinceGuilty.eventbrite.ca $15 at the door INVITE: www.facebook.com/events/826377719862694/ (please INVITE and SHARE with your friends) \-\-\-\-\- GUILTY is an unabashed night of HUGE RETRO HITS and ONE HIT WONDERS of the 80's & 90's. \-\-\-\-\- Hear and see popular artists like Madonna, Prince, Wham!, Culture Club, Cher, Spice Girls, Michael Jackson, Ace of Base, Van Halen, Huey Lewis, Britney Spears, Milli Vanilli, Cyndi Lauper, Backstreet Boys, and Pat Benetar, TLC, to one hit wonders such as Boys Don’t Cry, Phil Collins, Baltimora, Taco, Rick Astley, Aqua, Tiffany, and more. Facebook: http://facebook.com/groundcontroltoronto Facebook: http://facebook.com/djlazarusrocks Instagram: http://instagram.com/djlazarusrocks Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/panicretroparty

This group is for badminton enthusiasts who are passionate about exploring the connections between metabolism, energy, and exercise. We are welcome beginner plus, intermediate and advance level players looking to improve your skill or a seasoned player seeking to optimize your performance on the court, this group is for you! Join us for friendly games. This badminton session is a weekly event and it is followed with dinner together but it is optional. Birdies: Please bring one birdie with you. However, if you are intermediate plus or advanced level, bring two birdies with you. Court fee: It will be informed at the comment section by 4pm. Cost per person is either $162 (for 3 courts) divided by the number of players attended OR $108 (for 2 courts) divided by the number of players attended. My email address will be provided at that time for etransfer.

Fri May 1 - ROBOT ROCK: Electro & Electronica Dance Party w/ DAFT PUNK Spotlight ADVANCED TIX $10: https://RobotRockDaftPunk.eventbrite.ca ROBOT ROCK will bring you on a trip through the greatest electro and electronica music from the 70s 80s 90s to now. This month we spotlight DAFT PUNK. So you'll be hearing lots Daft Punk through out the night. ARTISTS YOU MIGHT HEAR: Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, Underworld, Egyptian Lover, Juan Atkins, Aphex Twin, LCD Soundsytem, Royksopp, Orbital, Chemical Brothers, Anthony Rother, Gary Numan, New Order, Digitalism, Soulwax, Mirwais, Simian Mobile Disco, Fisherspooner, Rattan, Boards of Canada, The Orb, Thievery Corporation, Groove Armada, Bob Mosses, Air, Devo, Moby, Fatboy Slim, Justice, Ladytron, The Hacker, Legowelt, Dopplereffekt, Sven Vath, DMX Crew, Ascii.Disko, Felix Da Housecat, Arnaud Rebotini, Ellen Allien, Adriano Canzian, DJ Hell, Miss Kittin, Dave Clarke, Westbam, and more. Friday May 1, 2025 ROBOT ROCK: Electro & Electronica Dance Party w/ DAFT PUNK Spotlight Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto DJ's Lazarus and Be Kind Rewind Doors 9pm 19+ event Adv. Tix ONLY $10: https://RobotRockDaftPunk.eventbrite.ca $15 at the door INVITE: www.facebook.com/events/2449107528919166/ (please INVITE your friends) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- SOCIAL: www.instagram.com/groundcontroltoronto www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks

Get ready for an unforgettable night of inspiration, energy, and soul-stirring performance with international speakers and artists Armand and Angelina. This is more than an event—it’s a live concert-style experience of music, message, and mirth that will uplift your spirit and move your heart. From the moment the evening begins, you’ll be immersed in a powerful atmosphere of love, laughter, and transformational sound. Featuring the angelic, heart-opening voice of Angelina—singing across multiple languages—and the dynamic presence of Armand, whose inspiring talks, original compositions, and powerful vocals ignite a passion for life, this is a performance you don’t want to miss. Come out and feel the energy, connect with the message, and experience a night that celebrates love, transformation, and the power of music to move us all. $20 Suggested Love Offering (None shall be turned away) **Bonus Morning Experience** Native Flute Playshop with A & A Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. Come back in the morning for a deeper, hands-on musical experience.

**Caller: Richard Ades** **Band: The McKenzies** **Clinton Heights Lutheran Church** **15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

Join us as we get together to see your choice of two VERY different movies – one sweet and wholesome – the other a terrifying folklore horror! Option 1 is the fun whodunnit-action-comedy-mystery led by Hugh Jackman, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! Option 2 is the top-reviewed supernatural-horror-thriller starring Adam Scott, HOKUM! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and take a look at this ensemble cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk HOKUM: In this film, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. It is written/directed by Damian McCarthy stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh and Austin Amelio. Hokum premiered to rave reviews at this year’s SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet inside the theater lobby about 20 minutes before showtime. If the showtimes work out, we’ll try to get both groups together for a bite before the shows! Complete details and showtime will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/