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***Today's show is sold out.*** 🎭 **Celebrate Canada Day with us** **at the** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 2!** Today we're attending just one show: *Many Happy Returns*, one of the most acclaimed immersive productions in this year's Fringe. Your experience will begin with a 30-minute cocktail reception where you'll mingle with fellow operatives, soak up the 1920s speakeasy atmosphere, and prepare for a 60-minute time-travel mission. Created by the team behind multiple Fringe hits. Click on "read more" below for full details. 📅 **Today's Schedule** ***SOLD OUT 4 p.m.*** **[Many Happy Returns](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/many-happy-returns)** *Adventure – Unconventional Venue* * Winner of No Proscenium's 2025 Audience Award for Outstanding Immersive Work, making it one of the most acclaimed immersive productions in this year's Fringe. * Directed by Julie Cohn, whose previous immersive production *Meet Cute* won Best of Fringe, and creator of *Sorry 'Bout That*, a Fringe Top 5 selection. * Unlike a traditional play, this interactive time-travel adventure changes based on audience decisions, meaning every performance is unique and many attendees return multiple times to experience different storylines. * Feel free to dress up in 1920s garb! * This is a Canadian Actors' Equity Association production. * **[Video](https://youtu.be/ViPDQTRUQCg)** * Society Clubhouse – 967 College Street (Dovercourt-College/Dufferin) * **[MAP](google.com/maps/place/967+College+St,+Toronto,+ON+M6H+1A6/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34578a446d63:0x19d8c07c53748562?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111)** * 90 mins * Ends: 5:30 p.m. *** 🎟️ **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) by clicking on the show link above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * ⚠️ **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. 💰 **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. 📍 **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

⚠️ For 日本語, 中文, 한국어, please scroll down⚠️ 🎉 A big thank you from CAS to all our members! 🎉 Celebrate two special birthdays, Canada and CAS founder Calvin's with a barbecue party! 🥩🥂🎂 Food, water, and good vibes will be provided for those in attendance. If you would like to have adult beverages, please bring those yourselves! 🎆 Afterwards, we can go see the fireworks to wrap up the night! 🎟️ Attendance fee: $20 - you have attended at least 1 paid CAS event or Girls’ Night $25 - for first timers/newcomers Please E-Transfer this amount to: ✉️ canasianstation@gmail.com by Saturday, June 27th to confirm Due to the Meetup system, you will be on the waitlist. However, once we confirm your payment, your status will be moved to "attending." After that, I will send you the venue address! 📩 📍Location: Downtown Toronto, Near Eaton Center - The exact location will be sent to all paid attendees by end of day Saturday the 27th. 🚫 Unfortunately, no parking will be available. 日本語🇯🇵 CASより、日頃よりご愛顧いただいている皆様へ、心より感謝を込めまして、、、🦄🌱 【Canada🇨🇦とCAS創設者Calvin】 2つのHappy Birthdayを記念してBBQ Partyを開催します🥩🥂🎉 食べ物、水、GOOD VIBES有り！ （お酒飲みたい人は持ってきてね♡ 食べ物の持ち込み大歓迎です！） 🇨🇦赤と白の服でドレスアップして盛り上がろう！（推奨） 🎆美味しいお肉の後はCanada Day記念の花火を観に行くよ 🎟️参加費 ＄20(CAS,Girls’Nightに参加したことがある方) ＄25(初めましての方) ✉️canasianstation@gmail.com へ6月27日（土）までにお支払いください。 お支払い確認後に参加ステータスがwaitlist よりattending に変更されます。 📍Eaton Centre付近（詳しい場所は支払い済みの参加者へ27日23:59までにお送りします) ⚠️駐車場はありません 한국어🇰🇷 CAS 회원 여러분들께 큰 감사의 말씀 드립니다! 캐나다의 생일과 CAS의 창립자인 Calvin의 생일을 동시에 축하하기 위한 바비큐 파티를 마련할 예정입니다! 참석하시는 분들을 위해 음식, 물, 그리고 즐거운 분위기가 제공됩니다. 음주를 즐기고 싶으신 분들은 직접 가져와 주시면 감사드리겠습니다! 바비큐 파티가 끝난 후에는 불꽃놀이를 즐기며 밤을 마무리할 예정입니다. 참가비: $20 — 이전에 유료 CAS 이벤트에 최소 1회 이상 참석해주신 분 $25 — 첫 참가자 / 신규 참가자 참가비는 7월 27일 토요일까지 canasianstation@gmail.com 으로 보내주시길 바랍니다. 위치: 다운타운, Eaton Centre 근처 - 자세한 위치 안내는 27일 토요일까지 참가비를 보내주신 분들께 추후 안내해드리도록 하겠습니다. 주차 공간은 없습니다. 죄송합니다. 中文 🎉 CAS 感谢所有会员一直以来的支持！🎉 今年加拿大国庆日，我们将一起庆祝两个特别的生日——加拿大的生日，以及 CAS 创办人 Calvin 的生日！ 欢迎大家来参加我们的烧烤派对，一起吃美食、聊天交朋友，享受轻松愉快的节日气氛！ 🍔 食物、饮用水以及欢乐的氛围都由我们提供。 🍺 如果您想喝啤酒或其他酒精饮品，请自行携带。 🎆 烧烤结束后，我们还可以一起去欣赏加拿大日烟花，为这个美好的夜晚画上圆满句号！ 🎟️ 活动费用 20 加元：曾参加过至少一次付费 CAS 活动的会员 25 加元：首次参加活动的新朋友 请于 6 月 27 日（星期六）前 将费用通过 E-Transfer 转账至： 📧 canasianstation@gmail.com 完成付款后即视为报名成功。 📍 活动地点 多伦多市中心，伊顿中心（Eaton Centre）附近。 具体集合地点将于 6 月 27 日（星期六）当天结束前 通知所有已付款参加者。 🚫 很遗憾，现场不提供停车位，请尽量乘坐公共交通前往。 期待与大家一起度过一个充满美食、欢笑与烟花的加拿大国庆日！

🇨🇦🌴 **TORONTO BABEL x EVENT SPACE PRESENTS: CANADA DAY ISLAND PICNIC** 🌴🇨🇦 📍 BBQ Lot #17, Toronto Island Park (Olympic Island) 📅 Wednesday, July 1 🕐 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM Toronto Babel, in collaboration with Event Space, invites you to celebrate Canada Day on Toronto Island Park with a full day of sunshine, music, food, games, and community vibes. We’re taking over the island for a full summer experience—expect music all day, a BBQ social, sports and outdoor games, arts & crafts, and a relaxing yoga & meditation session. Come connect with new people, share food, and enjoy a laid-back island atmosphere surrounded by nature and good energy. As the sun sets, we’ll gather to watch fireworks light up the sky over Toronto, visible right from the island—a perfect end to the day 🎆 *** 🎟️ **Tickets (online purchase):** **https://www.event-space.net/event-details/canada-day-island-festival** • $10 Presale with our discount code: ‘CS-05’ *** ✔️ **Activities & Schedule:** 🔥 BBQ social — bring your own meat to grill (grill & charcoal provided) 🧘 Yoga & Meditation Session 🎶 Music & Dance Party with DJ FLŸ and DJ STXN 🎨 Arts & Crafts Table ⚽ Sports, board games & outdoor fun 🎆 Fireworks at dusk (visible from the island) *** 🎒 **What to Bring:** • Blanket or beach towel to sit on • Water bottle • Hat, sunscreen & bug spray • Picnic snacks or food to share • Reusable utensils/cups (optional) • Light sweater or jacket for the evening • Your best summer island vibe ☀️ *** ⛴️ **Ferry Info:** • Take the Centre Island Ferry • First ferry: 8:00 AM • Last return: 11:45 PM • Look for Toronto Babel signs on Olympic Island • Ferry tickets: [https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/toronto-island-park/all-ferry-schedules/](https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/toronto-island-park/all-ferry-schedules/) *** Let’s make this Canada Day one for the books 🍁✨

Let’s celebrate Canada Day with a fun walk and exploration along the Harbourfront. We’ll meet at the Well at 5 pm, do intros, then head down to the waterfront to explore all the fun Canada Day festivities! **✦ What We’ll Do:** ✦ At 6 pm we’ll watch Quebec’s **Flip Fabrique** **circus troupe** perform acrobatics and gravity-defying stunts across a vintage school bus at the Harbourfront Centre. ✦ We’ll then explore the **Made Here Market** which will feature handcrafted goods to small-batch food made in Canada. ✦ We’ll walk along the Waterfront and take in the **Live Music**. There will also be a Silent Disco by AIRMOVES until 10 pm which is 100% FREE! You’ll be able to grab a wireless headset and switch between three live DJ channels spinning different global soundtracks. Just bring your ID and get ready to dance under the summer sky. ✦ Feel free to stay later for the massive **Fireworks** as well! 🎆 **Where to Meet (Across from Shoppers at the Food Hall inside The Well):** * The easiest way to get to the venue is to make your way to La Plume restaurant or The Dorset restaurant and turn towards the statue then take the stairs to the lower level. * Shoppers will be on the right and across from Shoppers will be an entrance to The Well's food court. * Make a left and you should see the long tables

**Why Salsa?** (Because it's better than the Gym) :) Staring at a treadmill wall? No thanks! 🥱 Salsa is the ultimate health hack—a high-energy, full-body workout disguised as a massive dance party that burns calories and tones muscles without you ever checking the clock. Plus, it’s the ultimate after-work pick-me-up; the vibrant music and infectious energy make it physically impossible to leave the studio without a massive smile on your face! **Your Community:** We aren't just a studio; we’re a supportive, lively community! Salsa is deeply social, making it the absolute best way to shake up your routine, expand your social circle, and laugh through a brand-new experience. Absolutely everyone of all ages and fitness levels is welcome—you don't need a partner, zero experience is required, and you definitely don't need "rhythm" to start the fun with us! **What to Expect:** The Fundamentals: We are breaking down the absolute basics so you feel confident and comfortable on the floor. Your Instructor: You'll be learning from Dani, who makes every step easy to follow, low-pressure, and incredibly fun. The Vibe: Casual, supportive, energetic, and completely judgment-free. **The Details:** 📅 When: TODAY! ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM 📍 Where: Abanico Academy - 3473 Lake Shore Blvd West 💰 Cost: FREE! (selected dates - stay tuned) There is no better way to bring some movement into your summer than trying something brand new. Space is limited, so grab your comfy shoes, bring your positive energy, and let's dance!

**Note:** *This event will be hosted by Elaine. Her contact info is below in the comments.* **7:45pm** Meet at Downsview Park TTC station outside the main entrance. We will wait for 15 mins and start walking at 8pm. **Pls bring a blanket or mat if you can.** **ABOUT** Join us for a relaxed Canada Day evening at Downsview Park to watch the fireworks and celebrate with fellow Meetup members! **Event Details** * Date: July 1 * Location: Downsview Park * Time: Arrive early to find a good viewing spot We'll meet, socialize, and enjoy the Canada Day atmosphere before the fireworks begin. Feel free to bring a lawn chair, blanket, snacks, water, and anything else you need for a comfortable evening outdoors. **Important Notes** * Fireworks are weather dependent. * Expect large crowds and limited parking. * Please keep track of your personal belongings. * Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. * Please be respectful of other attendees and help keep the park clean. Come out for a fun evening of community, conversation, and a great fireworks display. Looking forward to celebrating Canada Day together! 🇨🇦🎇 Schedule 7:50pm – 8:35pm Performance by Main Event Music 9:05pm – 9:55pm Performance by Main Event Music 9:55pm - O'Canada sung by Main Event Music followed by firework show 10:30 p.m. Event concludes 💬 **Stay Connected:** ***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/)***

You are invited to a cuddle gathering. The idea is to share fun, loving snuggles and physical and emotional connection with CONSENSUAL NON-SEXUAL touch. If you are looking for a space to relax with people, discover what you like, learn to communicate clearly, or create boundaries, hugs, foot rubs, massage, or snuggling, this is the event for you. This event is welcome to all people, creeds, and walks of life. Zero discrimination. Registration: To reserve your spot, e-mail cuddlemeclosetoronto@gmail.com. Cost: Early-bird by June 13: $45 Community member: $45 (For those who’ve been to a previous cuddle party with me) Regular Admission: $55 Due to the limited capacity of participants, all ticket purchases are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another person or if given enough notice credit it toward a future event. Location: East end Toronto. The nearest intersection is Queen and Broadview. The address will be disclosed upon registration. Space is limited. 12 participants max. Timing: 6:00 pm Arrivals & Check-In. 6:15 pm Opening circle 6:30 pm Doors Close; Review of Agreements, Connection Activities, Cuddle Time 8:45 pm Closing Circle ARRIVE ON TIME: Arrive no later than the opening circle where we go over cuddle agreements and our intentions to create a safe space for all. WHAT TO WEAR: Wear comfortable clothing similar to what you’d wear for dance or yoga or comfy pajamas. Think more comfy than sexy. No lingerie or overly revealing clothing please. PLEASE NOTE: this is not a dating event; therefore I can’t guarantee a perfect gender balance. CUDDLE AGREEMENTS: 1. Clothing stays on the whole time. 2. You don’t have to cuddle anyone at a cuddle gathering, ever. 3. You must ask permission and receive a verbal YES before you touch anyone. (Be as specific in your request as you can.) 4. If you’re a yes, say YES. 5. If you’re a no, say NO. 6. If you’re a maybe, say NO. 7. You are encouraged to change your mind at any time. 8)Respect any agreements you have in your relationship outside the cuddle party and communicate with your partner. 8. Talk to your cuddle facilitator if you have a question or concern or need assistance with anything during the cuddle party. 9. Tears and laughter are both welcome. 10. Respect people’s privacy when sharing about cuddle parties, i.e.: do not tell people who else you saw there without their permission. WHAT TO BRING: You may bring a snack to share and a water bottle! Light snacks will be provided. You optionally may want to bring a journal and pen to write down your thoughts or feelings during the experience. ARRIVE SCENT-FREE, DRUG-FREE, and SOBER: We want to create a safe and fun environment where everyone is fully present. Cuddle Party Facilitators Amanda Clarke Cuddlemeclose.ca

Can you join us at ***FRINGE***--early July?? We'll attend 'just' three performances. $19 tickets. Details below. ### June 30-July 12, 2026 Welcome to the **38th annual Toronto Fringe Festival**, Toronto's place for indie theatre and performance. With [123 shows](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/shows) at [27 venues](https://fringetoronto.com/accessibility/access-at-venues/venues) across the city! Sunday July 5th (2pm-4pm) ***TANGO After Midnight-- (55 minutes)*** As night falls, a new dance emerges... PointeTango—winner of the Toronto Fringe Patrons’ Pick and the B Street Collaborative Dance Award—ignites the stage with a striking fusion of pointe shoes and stilettos. This electrifying production blends Argentine tango with classical ballet, interwoven with cinematic projections filmed on location in Buenos Aires. Fast-paced and visually arresting, the work features innovative lighting and sound design, alongside world-class performers and 2025 Canadian Tango Champions Erin Scott-Kafadar and Alexander Richardson. **A 15-time Fringe Award–winning company.** ★★★★★ “Breathtaking artistry” –Winnipeg Free Press ★★★★★ “They dance as one body, with grace and precision” –Monday Magazine **Ticket link here**--(our group will attend Sunday July 5th) https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/tango-after-midnight Don't delay--Fringe tickets sell out quickly! $19 per person.

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Based in Mississauga, ON - we were meeting at the Meadowvale Community Centre in-person and have an option to log in online. Contact us for the meeting details at meadowvaletoastmasters@outlook.com

Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together. Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions. If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming! Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event! Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event! **Discord**: We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event! https://discord.gg/xwjDdVSw3E **Event policy**: * We have 0 tolerance for harassment. * We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets. * The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do. * Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.

**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** Our next Drum & Soul gathering will be held outdoors in the park. If the weather turns rainy, we will move the gathering to our usual indoor location (you'll be notified in the comment section of any changes). Since outdoor seating is limited, please bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket if you can. Drums are available on a first come, first served basis, and we will 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)