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**Looking for a more intentional way to meet someone—without giving up your Friday night (long weekend) plans?** East Asian–focused mixer to start, then opens to all. Celebrate Asian Heritage Month + long weekend with a live local band to end the night. **When:** Friday\, May 15\, 2026 \| 7:30pm – 11:00pm **Where:** Tenjin Karaoke Bar **Tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-dating-hub-asian-heritage-month-singles-mixer-live-music-night-tickets-1988262089432?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-dating-hub-asian-heritage-month-singles-mixer-live-music-night-tickets-1988262089432?aff=meetup)** **Rsvp on meetup is not a ticket** 🕖 **How the Night Flows** **7:30PM – 8:30PM \| East Asian Early Access Singles Hour *(Curated Window)*** * Designed for East & Southeast Asian singles seeking a more intentional and culturally familiar space to connect * “East & Southeast Asian” would generally refer to Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Singaporean, etc. * Quiet, conversation-first socializing before the room expands **8:30PM – 11PM \| Signature Singles Mixer \(Professionals ages 28\-45\)** * Our typical open format mixer for likeminded professionals ages 28-45 - all ethnicities/cultures are welcome * Low pressure, unstructured mingling **9:30PM – Late \| Live Music Night \(Open to Public\)** * Live band + DJ: BitterXBroke * Guests from mixer + general public combine into nightlife setting

### Muslim Singles Mixer \| Ages 20\-29 Tired of dating apps and endless small talk? This mixer is designed to help you meet serious, like-minded Muslims without awkwardness, unclear intentions, or repeated texting that goes nowhere. The event is intentionally structured with interactive games and guided moments to make conversations feel natural and comfortable. Hosts are available to facilitate introductions at your comfort level. Hosted by Muslim women who created this space to prioritize balance, comfort, and safety, especially for women. Whether you're shy, outgoing, or somewhere in between, you'll find it easy to relax and focus on meeting the right people. **What to expect:** • A structured, welcoming environment • Ice-breaker board games to make introductions smooth • Balanced ratio of men and women • Hosts available for optional introductions • Curated, limited spots to ensure intentional connections • Light appetizers provided Why you’ll love it: ✨ Focused on serious, marriage-minded connections 🎲 Ice-breaker board games designed to make meeting people easy and natural 🤍 A calm, safe space where women can feel comfortable Meet genuine, like-minded Muslims in a welcoming setting. **This is where serious connections happen.** 👗 Dress code: Wear what makes you feel confident and comfortable. Dress to impress! To Sign Up [Muslim Singles Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/muslim-singles-mixer-ages-20-29-tickets-1987652218291?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)

Welcome ! OM Chanting is a group practice that has multiple benefits, including calming the mind, feeling relaxed, activating one's self-healing potential. OM Chanting''s powerful vibration contributes to send Peace . A participation of 5$ minimum is strongly encouraged to sustain the rent of the studio . \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- EVENT DETAILS: address: 283 Spadina Avenue; 3rd floor. ( SE corner of Spadina and Dundas). We will start at 6:30 pm. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier. We will be sitting on chairs; you can also sit on the floor if you prefer. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water. Looking forward to seeing you ! For more information about Om Chanting, please visit: [https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/](https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/) Much Love, Veda Cell: 416-845-9375

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!

Let’s get together to speak French! We’ll enjoy tea/coffee and some icebreaker games. Everyone is welcome. Venez parler français! À bientôt, Hassane. \*Merci beaucoup de vous être inscrit(e) à notre prochaine rencontre! Nous sommes ravis de votre présence. Afin de permettre à d’autres de se joindre à nous, nous vous demandons respectueusement : 1. **Si vos plans changent,** veuillez mettre à jour votre statut (passer à 'Non') le plus rapidement possible pour libérer votre place. 2. **Si vous êtes sur la liste d'attente,** merci de ne pas vous présenter à l'événement. Votre statut doit être confirmé pour pouvoir participer. Veuillez vous inscrire directement aux prochaines dates disponibles. Au plaisir de vous accueillir! \*To allow others to join us, we respectfully ask that you: * **If your plans change,** please update your RSVP status (change it to 'No') as quickly as possible to free up your spot. * **If you are on the waiting list,** please do not show up for the event. Your status must be confirmed to participate. Instead, please register directly for the next available dates. IMPORTANT: Veuillez noter que pour profiter pleinement de nos échanges, une aptitude de base à la conversation est vivement souhaitée : ce groupe est un cercle de discussion convivial et non un cours de langue. Please note that to fully enjoy the experience, a basic speaking aptitude is recommended: this group is a social conversation circle, not a formal teaching class. We look forward to welcoming you! Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LRUdXbjpG8I9aph4dU6Go8

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Living On Video + DJ Lazarus presents Tickets ONLY $10: https://SpellboundGaryNuman.eventbrite.ca Sat May 16 - SPELLBOUND Video Dance Party. GOTH / DARKWAVE / POST-PUNK / INDUSTRIAL w/ GARY NUMAN Spotlight \*\*Live Performance by Post-Punk band MODELE @ 9pm\*\* SPELLBOUND is Canada's ONLY dark music video dance party. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Goth A.F. Contest $100 prize + custom trophy to the most gothed up patron. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Saturday May 16, 2026 SPELLBOUND: Goth Video Dance Party w/ GARY NUMAN Spotlight + Modele (Live) Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto Doors 8pm - Modele @ 9pm - 19+ Event $10 advanced: https://SpellboundGaryNuman.eventbrite.ca $15 at the door INVITE: www.facebook.com/events/1246831100498540 (Please INVITE your friends) SPELLBOUND is a goth multimedia dance experience with classic and fresh dark music videos. MODELE: Bandcamp: https://modele.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573384033109 Instagram: @modeleofficial1 SOCIAL: www.facebook.com/groundcontroltoronto www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks

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.

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 for etransfer is: lingseilau@yahoo.com

*Guided Meditation. Crystal Bowl Soundbath. LoFi Hip Hop.* Treat yourself to an immersive evening of musical meditation goodness with[ Born I ](https://bornimusic.com/ "https://bornimusic.com")(aka [Ofosu Jones-Quartey)](https://linktr.ee/bornimusic "https://linktr.ee/bornimusic"), a meditation teacher, hip-hop artist and author from the Washington DC area. Performing under the name Born I, his music and meditation experiences are a fusion of guided meditation, soundbath and lyricism. Bathe yourself kindness and compassion by taking in these sweet sounds of self love. ***No prior experience necessary. You Are Enough.*** Hosted by [The Consciousness Explorers Club,](http://cecmeditate.com/ "http://cecmeditate.com") tickets for this event are offered on a sliding scale. Please select the option that best fits your financial situation. Pay what you can tickets will be available at the door! **[REGISTER HERE](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hip-hop-soundbath-with-born-i-tickets-1984159588742?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **More about Born I** Hailing from the Washington DC area, Born I is an artist holding space at the intersection of Hip Hop and Mindfulness. He is the male voice on the popular meditation app Balance, and he leads mindfulness retreats across the country, using an emphasis on self-compassion and his music as a method of teaching. His latest albums ["Komorebi"](https://open.spotify.com/album/6A22dqZpg5KuQfFxCXETqA?si=InvFDWjxRDGsEHBUOXhf2Q "https://open.spotify.com/album/6A22dqZpg5KuQfFxCXETqA?si=InvFDWjxRDGsEHBUOXhf2Q") and [“AMIDA”](https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kpX3dKfqQtg7YriGgA7DdRn6N-iWN7psU "https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kpX3dKfqQtg7YriGgA7DdRn6N-iWN7psU") are expressions of Hip Hop as a form of meditation. His latest book, [Lyrical Dharma - Hip-Hop as Mindfulness](https://www.parallax.org/product/lyrical-dharma/ "https://www.parallax.org/product/lyrical-dharma/") was released in 2025. His vision of bringing the worlds of Hip Hop and Mindfulness together expands the potential of both music and wellness, now and in the future. *“I want to create music and experiences for people to understand that it’s ok to be exactly who you are. You are enough.”* – Born I

Living On Video + DJ Lazarus presents Tickets ONLY $10: https://SpellboundGaryNuman.eventbrite.ca **Sat May 16 - SPELLBOUND Video Dance Party. GOTH / DARKWAVE / POST-PUNK / INDUSTRIAL w/ GARY NUMAN Spotlight** Live Performance by Post-Punk band MODELE @ 9pm SPELLBOUND is Canada's ONLY dark music video dance party. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Goth A.F. Contest $100 prize + custom trophy to the most gothed up patron. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Saturday May 16, 2026 SPELLBOUND: Goth Video Dance Party w/ GARY NUMAN Spotlight + Modele (Live) Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto Doors 8pm - Modele @ 9pm - 19+ Event $10 advanced: https://SpellboundGaryNuman.eventbrite.ca $15 at the door INVITE: www.facebook.com/events/1246831100498540 (Please INVITE your friends) SPELLBOUND is a goth multimedia dance experience with classic and fresh dark music videos. MODELE: Bandcamp: https://modele.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573384033109 Instagram: @modeleofficial1 SOCIAL: www.facebook.com/groundcontroltoronto www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks

**Tickets are on Sale now $22.00 curtainplayers.org** **please list your seat number in comments . Purchase in E .We also will meet for lunch if interested which is posted separately 😊**

# **Saturday, May 16, 2026** **Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM** **Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM** **Please note that this is an afternoon dance!** **You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the church’s back parking lot) after the dance.** **Kim Thompson, from Athens, will take the mic and we’ll dance to the music of Roscommon Sessions. Kim will lead us through a variety of old and new dances that welcome newbies and delight experienced dancers.** **Roscommon Sessions, a traditional Irish music quartet from Columbus, Ohio, began their musical journey centered around the energy and spontaneity of Irish sessions. They are excited to bring their lively jigs and reels, a couple of flowing waltzes, and the occasional musical surprise to the All Soles contra dancers!** **Roscommon Sessions is Steve Steele (guitar), Jim Lindroth (percussion), Carol Metheny (fiddle) and Sarah Sigmon (fiddle).** **We hope to see you dancing!** **Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.** **Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.** **New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.** **Please bring your own refillable water bottle.** **All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:** **June 20, 2026** **Tentative:** **July 25, 2026–Summer Potluck and Dance** **No August Dance** **September 26, 2026** **October 17, 2026** **November 21, 2026** **December 19, 2026** **Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD