Queer Socializing

**Description** Coming Out Being Out (COBO) is a peer discussion group that has served the LGBT community for over 15 years in downtown Toronto. We meet to share stories and opinions, challenges and triumphs at all stages of coming out and being out. COBO participants are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and questioning people. We welcome all who identify under the banner of queer sexual orientation and gender identity. **What We Do** \|\-\| COBO participants are often seeking to: * Understand what experiences others have in coming out to family, friends and their respective communities. * Develop comfort in discussing their identity with others. * Meet others having the same experiences when it comes to living openly. * Receive the encouragement of peers. \|\-\| Regular topics of discussion include: * How people choose to come out (at work, with family, with friends). * Where to find others like us in the community. * Challenges and triumphs in navigating family and partner relationships. **Where & When** * Every Wednesday from 6-8pm * Community meeting space at Casey House - 119 Isabella St., Toronto **How to Access the Meeting** Registration on Meetup is not required to attend. Attendance is on a drop-in basis. The front door to our meeting space at Casey House is controlled by the main floor receptionist. To access the space when you arrive: * Press the button to the left of the main entrance door. * Tell the receptionist that you are there for the COBO meeting. * You will be buzzed in and someone from our group will come to show you to the meeting. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON WEDNESDAY! *COBO is a community group led by non-professional peer facilitators and is not a Casey House program.*

Deeper Connections Disguised as Game Night \| Skip Small talk\. Start Playing\! \| Facilitated Games & "Cards FOR Humanity " Play \#1 Card Game\! #### **😍 Deeper Connections *Disguised* as a Conversation Game Night \~ Curated Community** #### 5️⃣ **Welcome to "Wildcard Wednesdays!"** *Inspired by "Timeleft"* we also curate tables of 5+ people based on your **"Play Personality**" a quiz we created exclusively for our events = Intimate Experience & every week is different depending on the group & games. 🎲 **Board Game ForePlay!** \~ "Choose your own Adventure" **100+ Games** Collection \~ Something for Everyone! Connect based on our different themes ***🃏 BYOB \~ Welcome to Bring your own Board Games/convo cards/tarot deck & Booze***🍺🍹 **[💌 PLEASE ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980401871308?aff=oddtdtcreator)*[CLICK ME ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980401871308?aff=oddtdtcreator)*[TO RSVP ON EVENTBRITE 🎟️](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980401871308?aff=oddtdtcreator)** ### **👩‍❤️‍👨 OUR HOSTESS RAINBOW:** ### **Extremely talented in meeting strangers & also connecting them with other strangers, one of the reasons is because she is an Airbnb Superhost = Strangers in your home - what's more personal then that! This had her realize WOW no matter where were from... "Were Not Really Strangers!"** ### **🤗 WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?...EVERYONE! :)** * 👩‍❤️‍👨 **SINGLES** & Looking to Mingle? Curated Games "Slow Connection" vs "speed dating" * 🙋‍♀️🙋🏽 **FRIENDS/FAMILY** \~ Fun way to reconnect & deepen friendships in a playful way * 💝 **COUPLES:** New Date Nights vs "Netflix & Chill" Learn something new about your boo * **🌈 ALL-INCLUSIVE \~** Including (& not limited to) LGBTQ2S+ & BIPOC & All Ages/Abilities)

Let's go back to C'est What for an evening of trivia. Remember they do not take reservations so it is always good to get there early. Often, the bar fills up fast and people have to be turned away. Thank you to all of those who get there right at 6 pm to get us the huge middle table which we have shared between our two teams. We have often won in the past. Let's try to live up to our legacy, I have set the limit to 16 for now as that is usually the upper limit for 2 teams.  Arrive 6pm or so; first question starts 7pm!  We have some great prizes lined up for you, win or lose you’re guaranteed a great time with your favourite craft beer in hand.  Located Inside \| 67 Front St\. E  Great ambiance, craft beer and comfort food all sourced from Toronto’s finest! Can’t wait to see you there! Cheers

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Good day everyone, Please join us for a great day as we mix, mingle and enjoy **Team Canada in World Cup Soccer!** \*Joined by my other social groups too; so we can anticipate a fabulous turn out with lots of friendly peers to enjoy dinner and the game **\*Meet us inside Smoke Show between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm** \* The match starts at 3:00 pm (Event Details Below) Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host ) Event Details: **Mix, Mingle and Canada vs Switzerland! (World Cup Soccer 2026)** -A fun, interactive, event with friends, food and the Canadian Men's World Cup Soccer match against Qatar (Lots of Big Screen TV's to catch the game) -Pool Table, and food specials too -Plenty of parking all around the venue **Friendly Reminders:** -Arrive any time between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm inside the restaurant (ask or look for Steve/Organizer when you arrive) (1 minute walk from the new Eglinton station at Mt. Pleasant-or simply take bus or uber from the station) -Plenty of parking all around the venue and very close to Mt. Pleasant Station **Event Fee:** 5 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to [Steveflemming11@gmail.com](http://Steveflemming11@gmail.com/) (One Beverage or Appetizer Minimum please to support the staff and restaurant) \*Plan to join us for dinner and the game!

🌍⚽ Toronto Babel Language Exchange + World Cup Watch Party ⚽🌍 Join us this Wednesday at Madison Avenue Pub for an evening of language exchange, community vibes, and live World Cup action on the 2nd floor patio! 📍 Madison Avenue Pub – Toronto
14 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2S1 🗓️ Wednesday, June 24
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 3rd Floor Patio Come hang out, practice languages, meet new people, and enjoy live World Cup matches on screen throughout the night! 🌍⚽ ✨ What to Expect: ✅ Language Exchange 🇫🇷🇯🇵🇲🇽🇩🇪🇰🇷
✅ Make New Friends 🗣️
✅ Fun Board Games 🎲
✅ World Cup Watch Party ⚽ ⚽ World Cup Games During the Event: 9:00 PM:
🇰🇷 South Korea vs 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇨🇿 Czechia 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 📝 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. #Toronto #ToDoToronto #TorontoEvents #TorontoLife

**💡 Reading Meetup: Circe by Madeline Miller • Casual and Friendly** The book club is meeting to open up a conversation around the thought-provoking Circe by Madeline Miller with a friendly group who enjoy good conversation, and everyone leaves with something new to think about. The format is relaxed and member-led — with all opinions treated as equally valid, and the energy in the room tends to build as the evening goes on. Come however far through the book you are, and note any characters or moments you want to unpack, and bring your reading notes — because the book looks completely different through a new set of eyes. You do not need to have been before — and no introduction is required beyond showing up, your presence is the only requirement, and the relaxed setting means there is no pressure on you. --- **The session at a glance:** - Introductions are short and the book takes over within the first few minutes - Discussion opens with an initial question and flows from there without a set agenda - At some point toward the end the group votes on or suggests next month's read 💡 **Before the session:** mark the page you most want to talk about, because having one concrete thing to say takes the pressure off everything else, and the rest of the conversation will take care of itself. --- ☕ A good discussion is worth fifty pages of rereading — come along and join a conversation worth having and the discussion takes it from there. See you at the table. ☕

**🦋 Neighbourhood Read: Circe by Madeline Miller • Relaxed and Inclusive** We're meeting up to open up a conversation around Circe, our selection by Madeline Miller in a friendly low-key environment, and there is always more to discover in a good book together. No requirement to finish — come wherever you are in the book, and note any characters or moments you want to unpack, and bring your reading experience — since there is no wrong reading and every response is worth hearing. The evening is shaped by who is in the room — with the conversation moving where it naturally wants to go, and the most interesting moments never come from the planned questions. Every session is a good first session — and regular members are consistently enthusiastic about welcoming new readers, the only requirement is showing up ready to talk, and first-timers rarely feel like first-timers for long. ⭐ *"The group is warm and the conversation is always great — the discussion always produces at least one reading I had not considered"* – new to the group --- 💬 A great discussion changes how you see a great book — sign up and bring your reading experience however partial and the rest sorts itself out in the room. The group grows every time someone new joins. 💬

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Looking to meet new people, practice your English, and enjoy a fun night out? Speak Easy Toronto is a relaxed social event for locals, newcomers, international students, and young professionals come together for conversation, friendship, and cultural exchange. There are no lessons, tests, or formal classes—just friendly conversations in a welcoming pub atmosphere. Whether you're fluent in English, still learning, or simply interested in meeting people from different backgrounds, everyone is welcome. Enjoy: 🍻 Casual vibes *location/pub/bar changes weekly! 🗣️ English conversation and language exchange 🌎 Meeting people from around the world 🤝 Making new friends and expanding your social circle 👕 A curated vintage clothing pop-up shop *coming soon 🎉 Fun, low-pressure socializing Come on your own or bring friends. Many attendees arrive solo, making it easy to join conversations and connect with new people. $5 sign up* cash or e-tansfer accepted*

**🍀 Zoom In, Columbus — Speed Dating Is Live** > It's speed dating, made comfortable — Columbus singles, your sofa, and Zoom doing all the heavy lifting. **It runs like this:** 🔹 Drop your details and zip through a quick personality quiz 🔹 Log into Zoom right at go-time 🔹 Cycle through short one-on-ones with Columbus singles 🔹 Check your inbox tomorrow — your matches will be waiting --- **Select your age group to lock in a place:** 🔸 **Ages 18-32** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=deutsch-conversation-film-night-cafe-gather&ar=18-32&face_v=10.0) 🔸 **Ages 30-46** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=deutsch-conversation-film-night-cafe-gather&ar=30-46&face_v=10.0) 🔸 **Ages 40-58** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=deutsch-conversation-film-night-cafe-gather&ar=40-58&face_v=10.0) 🔸 **Ages 55+** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=573&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=deutsch-conversation-film-night-cafe-gather&ar=55+&face_v=10.0) _Fair warning: RSVP here is just a follow, not a registration. Your seat is only locked once you sign up and finish the quiz. Places are finite._ --- A room full of possibilities is just one link away. 🎵

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Want to see your work shine and put your pride on display? Then come to July's Creativity Circle! We will be making simple Suncatchers with tissue paper! Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library in Meeting Room D.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**