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Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an afternoon of great photography, delicious food and Happy Hour drinks. Our adventure begins at the CONTACT Festival headquarters, at 80 Spadina. We will see Sin Wai Kin - CLOSER THAN IT'S EVER BEEN Be part of the art as you step into two-channel-video installation *The Time of Our Lives* presented at CONTACT Gallery, viewers can choose to sit or move around the space, their experience oscillating between lived and imaginary realities. https://contactphoto.com/festival/2026/core/closer-than-its-ever-been Then you can peruse the Women's Image Library by Artexte. The curators of *Women’s Image Library* activated its archives to reveal women photographers’ significant and often overlooked contributions to the Canadian art scene. https://artexte.ca/en/ At 3 pmish, we will head outside to see mural at 460 King St W Thandiwe Muriu - An Abundance of Plenty *An Abundance Of Plenty* references classical Renaissance portraits while praising the sisterhood between two women which allows each to become the best of herself. https://contactphoto.com/festival/2026/map#venue-460-king-st-w-north-facade Afterwards, we will cross Spadina to 401 Richmond ArtSpace to see more. Gallery 44 - Suite 102 Group Exhibition - Corpus Obscura Across black-and-white prints, photographic sequences, and material interventions, the works engage photography as a site of becoming. Urbanspace Gallery - Ground Floor Yann Pocreau - The Prefix Prize 6 YYZ Artists' Outlet - Suite 140 Hong Yu (Casey) Chan - Listening to the Pathways of the Dead Conservation + Culture Chloé Beaulac - Sanctuary At 4:30 pmish, we will head over to Waterworks Bar for some Happy Hour Social and refreshment. https://www.waterworksfoodhall.com/happy-hour 50 Brant St, Toronto, ON M5V 3G9 If you want to continue to explore the 401 Richmond Art Space, head to the basement to discover these gems. Museum of Toronto to see The 52 exhibit on women who influenced Toronto http://www.museumoftoronto.com/ Spacing Store, or as I like to call it the Toronto Store, where you can find upscale souvenirs. http://spacingstore.ca/ 50 Brant St, Toronto, ON M5V 3G9

**Meet new people over great food in a relaxed, social setting.** This is a small-group social dining experience for people who enjoy good food, good conversation, and expanding their circle in a natural way. Everyone attending is there to meet others — no pressure, no awkward networking. **What to expect** * A small group (usually 4–8 people) * A friendly, low-pressure atmosphere * Easy, natural conversation **How it works** We coordinate the group and reserve the table once attendees confirm. The venue and details are shared with the group beforehand. Just show up, order what you like, and enjoy the experience. Each guest covers their own food and drinks. To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

**Meet new people over great food in a relaxed, social setting.** This is a small-group social dining experience for people who enjoy good food, good conversation, and expanding their circle in a natural way. Everyone attending is there to meet others — no pressure, no awkward networking. **What to expect** * A small group (usually 4–8 people) * A friendly, low-pressure atmosphere * Easy, natural conversation **How it works** We coordinate the group and reserve the table once attendees confirm. The venue and details are shared with the group beforehand. Just show up, order what you like, and enjoy the experience. Each guest covers their own food and drinks. To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

Eventbrite Link: **[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/430277871697?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/430277871697?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Thrills and laughs collide every Thursday at 8 PM! Join Toronto's comedy fiesta for a night of side-splitting entertainment.** Immerse yourself in the thrill of laughter every Thursday at 8 PM! Toronto's top comedians converge at Backroom Comedy Club for an evening of stand-up brilliance and uproarious fun. Secure your seat for a memorable night out, filled with wit, humor, and the best of Toronto's comedy scene. Don't miss the excitement—reserve your spot now!

**Meet new people over great food in a relaxed, social setting.** This is a small-group social dining experience for people who enjoy good food, good conversation, and expanding their circle in a natural way. Everyone attending is there to meet others — no pressure, no awkward networking. **What to expect** * A small group (usually 4–8 people) * A friendly, low-pressure atmosphere * Easy, natural conversation **How it works** We coordinate the group and reserve the table once attendees confirm. The venue and details are shared with the group beforehand. Just show up, order what you like, and enjoy the experience. Each guest covers their own food and drinks. To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

Join us for our new spring series for 2026 - BOARDGAME FRIDAY! This is a great place to meet new people, make new friends and play some fun games. Come with a group or by yourself! There will be games like Catan, Avalon, Ticket to Ride, Uno, Monopoly, Cards Against Humanity and more! **The restaurant, Aifam, will be giving out a free alcoholic drink of your choice (Wine or Beer) with the purchase of each sandwich!** Address: 102 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G6 **This event has an entry fee of $15 to be paid via cash or e-transfer. If you purchase any food at the venue the entry fee reduces to $12.5!** **Looking forward to hosting this!**

Don't be disappointed if you don't see a bunch of people attending. I advertise this on multiple platforms and the class usually sells out. Improv comedy uses several techniques to create laughter. These include, creating an atmosphere free of judgement, saying 'yes', active listening, being positive, putting your focus on others, and the importance of play and laughter. Not coincidentally, these are the same things that happen to us naturally when we are bonding with another person. In this class, we'll explore these techniques not with the goal of being funny, but with the goal of being people that other people want to be around. The organizer, Ralph MacLeod, is a co-founder of two independent improv clubs in Toronto - Bad Dog Theatre and Social Capital Theatre. He's been teaching improv for over 30 years. He also teaches these same techniques to several organizations including UofT, Google, Kraft, Shopify and many, many more. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have! FAQs and Good To Know.... After every event, a group from this class sit down and have a drink together so be prepared to stay if you want! Of course, you don't HAVE to. You also don't have to be single or bring a friend. The vibe of this class is much more 'making new friends' than a 'singles' mixer'. We usually run to 8:15 so pay for extra parking!

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.

— Toronto's Most Charming Heritage Tour, with Professional Family Photos Included. Skip the brunch line. This Mother's Day, treat Mom to something she'll actually remember: a guided heritage walk through Bloor-Yorkville — Toronto's most expensive and most beautiful neighbourhood — followed by a professional photo gallery of the whole family delivered straight to her phone. This is the rare Toronto walking tour where nobody has to be the family photographer. Mom doesn't have to ask a stranger. Dad doesn't have to fumble with the timer. The kids don't roll their eyes through 12 retakes. Your tour guide is also your celebrity photographer — directing each shot at every landmark so the whole family is in the frame, looking great, with no one stuck behind the camera. PERFECT FOR • Mother's Day gifts in Toronto • Family photo sessions in Yorkville • Multi-generational outings (grandmas, moms, daughters all welcome) • Couples and solo moms who want a relaxed celebration • Anyone looking for a Mother's Day brunch alternative PRICING $80 per person — includes the full guided tour, a free drink at Coco Espresso Bar, and your professional photo gallery delivered after the walk. Family rate, kids welcome. TOUR OVERVIEW • Date: Sunday, May 10 (Mother's Day) at 10:00 AM • Distance: \~1.2 km (optimized route) • Pure walking time: \~16 minutes • Total guided experience: 1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min • Time per landmark: 10–15 minutes • Stops: 6 heritage landmarks • Difficulty: Easy — mostly flat, fully paved (stroller and grandma friendly) • Start: Church of the Redeemer (162 Bloor St W) • End: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville Branch (22 Yorkville Ave) THE 6 HERITAGE LANDMARKS 1\. Church of the Redeemer — 162 Bloor St W\. Gothic Revival landmark with stunning stained glass and a 1904 Casavant organ\. 2\. Chanel Flagship \(former Mount Sinai Hospital\) — 98 Yorkville Ave\. The original 1922 brick facade still stands behind the luxury storefront\. 3\. Isaia / Sheriff's House — 77 Yorkville Ave\. An 1837 Scottish\-built home\, originally the residence of Sheriff John Daniels\. 4\. Heliconian Hall — 35 Hazelton Ave\. An 1876 Carpenter's Gothic Revival church\, now a National Historic Site\. 5\. Yorkville Fire Hall \#312 — 34 Yorkville Ave\. An 1876 fire hall featuring a clock tower and the historic Yorkville Coat of Arms\. 6\. Toronto Public Library\, Yorkville Branch — 22 Yorkville Ave\. Toronto's oldest library\, a 1907 Carnegie heritage site\. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Celebrity Photographer Treatment for the whole family — up to 10 professional photos per participant, captured across the 6 landmarks. Group shots, candid moments, and posed portraits with Mom front and centre. Your tour guide directs each scene so every photo is portfolio-worthy. • One free drink at Coco Espresso Bar (29 Bellair St) — an authentic Italian café in the heart of Yorkville. Choose from espresso, cappuccino, latte, macchiato, or seasonal gelato. (Hot chocolate available for the kids.) • Full guided storytelling at every landmark — the architecture, the era, the people behind the buildings. YOUR FAMILY PHOTOS — DELIVERED VIA PIXIESET After the tour, every guest receives a text message with a private link to your professional gallery on Pixieset, secured with a personal PIN. Download the photos anytime within a 30-day window — high resolution, edited, and ready to print, frame, or post. The perfect Mother's Day card writes itself. WHY THIS IS THE BEST MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IN TORONTO Flowers wilt. Brunch is forgotten by Tuesday. But a gallery of professional photos of Mom with her family in front of Toronto's most beautiful heritage buildings? That's a gift that gets framed, printed, and shown off for years. Whether your mom loves history, fashion, design, or just being celebrated — this is the rare Mother's Day experience that gives her the spotlight, the story, and the souvenir. WHAT TO EXPECT Flat, fully paved sidewalks the whole way — no hills, no stairs, fully accessible for grandparents and strollers. Wear something Mom will love being photographed in (this is her day, after all), bring comfortable shoes, and leave the cameras at home — we've got everything covered. Booking note: spots are limited. Reserve early to guarantee your family's place on the Mother's Day walk. Searched for: Mother's Day Toronto, things to do for Mother's Day Toronto, Mother's Day brunch alternative Toronto, family photos Yorkville, professional family photographer Toronto, Mother's Day walking tour, Yorkville heritage tour, Toronto Mother's Day gift ideas.

[Summary] This meetup is for those who are interested in code, web development, design, cloud, or AI. All levels are welcome, so feel free to bring your laptop and discuss what you are working on or what you are learning. You can share your projects and ideas with other participants freely. There are outlets and WiFi, drinks are about $5 for tea, they take card only. [Price] Attendance is FREE. But you need to buy something from the venue. [Policies] \- We do not tolerate harassment of our members \- We remind users that that this meetup is intended for networking and hobby development\, and any attempts at using this meetup event as a dating platform will not be not be tolerated Further information: https://torontostack.exchange/

🎨🏙️ **GRADEX 111 – OCAD UNIVERSITY ART EXHIBITION & SOCIA**L 🏙️🎨 Emerging Artists, Creative Energy & A Cultural Hangout If you want to feel inspired, this is the kind of event that does it. Join us for GradEx 111 at OCAD University — Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition, featuring work from over 800 graduating artists and designers. This is a chance to step into the next wave of creativity — exploring everything from painting and photography to design, installation, and experimental work, all in one space. It’s vibrant, it’s varied, and there’s always something that catches you off guard in the best way. This is not a formal tour. It’s a social outing — come explore, react, and experience it together. 👉 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) \*\*\* 🚶‍♂️ **What We’ll Do** We’ll meet outside and head into the exhibition together, spending about 1.5–2 hours exploring the different displays across the building. You’ll have time to move at your own pace, take it all in, and check out the wide range of disciplines on display. **There’s also:** 🎓 Student work available for purchase 🏅 A special medal-winning exhibition in the Great Hall 🛋️ An alumni lounge space Afterward, we’ll head out to find a nearby spot for drinks or food and keep the conversation going. You’re welcome to join or head out whenever you like. \*\*\* 🎨 Vibe & Expectations This is a relaxed, low-pressure event — no art expertise needed. Just: ✔️ Curiosity ✔️ Openness ✔️ A willingness to explore Also — this is NOT a guided tour. It’s about experiencing the exhibition in your own way, while being part of a social group. \*\*\* 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: Corner of Dundas St W & McCaul St (AGO side) 🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat ⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM I will only wait 5 minutes. Early is on time. On time is late. We’ll head in promptly. End Point: Back at the starting location \*\*\* 🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to 📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/) The exhibition itself is free. This fee helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 \*\*\* 🎒 **What to Bring** Water Comfortable shoes (we’ll be on our feet) Curiosity and an open mind 🎨 Optional: cash/card for food & drinks afterward \*\*\* 🌈 **Who Is This For?** This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not. **We also host:** 🎬 Movies 🚶 Walks & hikes 🎭 Arts & culture outings 🍽️ Restaurant gatherings There’s always something happening. \*\*\* **REMEMBER:** You’re welcome to just show up on the day if you’re unsure about your schedule. And as always, sometimes plans shift and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates. \*\*\* 👤 Organizer: Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com) Come for the art. Stay for the conversation. Leave feeling inspired by what people are creating right now. 🎨✨11

Don't be disappointed if you don't see a bunch of people attending. I advertise this on multiple platforms and the class usually sells out. \*\*If you don't use Paypal, email me at ralph@socap.ca and we'll figure it out. You can pay be etransfer or with a credit card/cash at the venue.\*\* Improv comedy uses several techniques to create laughter. These include, creating an atmosphere free of judgement, saying 'yes', active listening, being positive, putting your focus on others, and the importance of play and laughter. Not coincidentally, these are the same things that happen to us naturally when we are bonding with another person. In this class, we'll explore these techniques not with the goal of being funny, but with the goal of being people that other people want to be around. The teacher, Ralph MacLeod, is a co-founder of two independent improv clubs in Toronto - Bad Dog Theatre and Social Capital Theatre. He's been teaching improv for over 30 years. He also teaches these same techniques to several organizations including UofT, Google, Kraft, Shopify and many, many more. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have! FAQs and Good To Know.... After every event, a group from this class sit down and have a drink together so be prepared to stay if you want! Of course, you don't HAVE to. You also don't have to be single or bring a friend. The vibe of this class is much more 'making new friends' than a 'singles' mixer'. We usually run to 8:15 so pay for extra parking!

**What are we building?** We are going to build a personal branding website using no-code/vibe builder tools! We are going to learn about: * Defining the persona of your website. * Techniques to effectively prompt AI website builders. * Debugging any issues * Do light professional networking and getting to know each other! **What to expect?** * **Zero Experience Needed:** We will walk through the basics of modern, no-code website builders. * **All Tools Provided:** We will hook you up with the platforms and templates you need to get started right away. * **Co-Working Vibe:** Work on your site, ask questions when you get stuck, and get real-time feedback from the community. * **Walk Away with a Product:** The goal is for everyone to leave with a live, published website by the end of the session.

**Building a great product is one thing—building momentum behind it is another.** Join **Senior Product Manager Adam Solaiman** and **User Experience Manager Tyson Smith** for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn complex ideas into scalable products inside large organizations. In this session, they’ll share how teams move from ambiguity to execution—navigating organizational complexity, aligning stakeholders, and continuously evolving products after launch. You’ll walk away with insights on how to: * Build and sustain momentum across teams * Adapt to changing priorities without losing direction * Scale products thoughtfully in complex environments Whether you're driving a new initiative or growing an existing product, this conversation will give you practical strategies to keep things moving forward. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

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.

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! **AND TODAY IS OUR THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY!!!** So be ready for a celebration of everything that's made Improv Meetup wonderful: you, the amazing performers! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

Come attend a free in-person seminar where you will find out why you: -Feel isolated -Can't express yourself openly -Get nervous or anxious in front of people -Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied -Feel introverted -Don't feel comfortable in any social setting -Can't make more friends -Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way And we cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above. This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us! COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**