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​Join us for the **GitHub Copilot Dev Days** **Canada** in-person event in **Toronto**! We're bringing together builders, maintainers, and developers across Toronto's growing tech community for a night focused on **modern GitHub‑powered workflows**, open tooling, and hands‑on learning. ​Whether you use VS Code, JetBrains, Cursor, Claude Code, or any other tool in your stack, this meetup is GitHub‑centric but fully tool‑agnostic — come as you are, code how you like. This is a great event for GitHub, Azure, AI, and DevOps enthusiasts! **⭐ FREE REGISTRATION (Important! Please read!) ⭐** **\* Step 1**: RSVP here to show your interest so that we will bring you more events like this in the future. **\* Step 2**: This is an in-person event hosted at the Microsoft Canadian Headquarters. For security, you **must** have a unique QR Code in order to enter the Microsoft Headquarters. ▶️ **To get your unique QR Code**, please go to **[this link](https://luma.com/q6uu9gbo)** and click "**Request to Join**". \* Your unique QR Code will be sent to you before the event. **​Agenda** ​ **1:00 PM — Doors Open** Arrive, settle in, and meet fellow builders. Pick up GitHub Merch and eat lunch🍕! ​ **1:45 - 3:30 PM — Lightning Talks, Demos & Q&A** Short, high‑signal sessions focused on GitHub workflows, automation, AI‑assisted coding, and real project demos ​ **3:30 – 4:00 PM — Community Social** Hang out, swap ideas, and meet other GitHub‑driven developers ​🥟 *Snacks + water provided* 🏠 *Space hosted by Microsoft* **🎤 Speakers**: * ​[Ve Sharma - Solution Engineer @microsoft](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vevarunsharma/?utm_source=luma): Building non-deterministic CI gates: Teaching your CI/CD pipeline to think * ​[Riccardo Covo - Solution Engineer @microsoft:](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardocovo/?utm_source=luma) Agent Package Manager (APM) Agentic Workflows * ​[Ray Kao Sr. Global Black Belt @microsoft:](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondkao/?utm_source=luma) Agentic Platform Engineering with GitHub Copilot for IDP Evolution * ​[Jack Lee: Microsoft MVP, Cloud Solutions Architect](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlee-consulting/?utm_source=luma): **Supercharging Your GitHub Copilot with Microsoft Learn MCP Server** **Hosted By** * Ve Sharma - Microsoft Solution Engineer * Ricardo Covo - Microsoft Solution Engineer * Ray Kao - Microsoft Sr. Global Black Belt * Jack Lee - Microsoft MVP, Cloud Solutions Architect

Join the **AWS Cloud Club at Sheridan College** for an exciting in-person session: **Cloud Talk with an AWS Expert**, featuring **Sandipkumar Patel**, Ph.D – AWS Community Builder, multi-certified Cloud Engineer (6x AWS certified), Solutions Architect, and DevOps practitioner! 📅 **Date:** Thursday, April 2rd, 2026 🕕 **Time:** 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 **Location:** Room A-145, Hazel McCallion Campus 4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga, ON This is a great chance to learn directly from an experienced AWS professional who actively contributes to the AWS Community and works hands-on with cloud technologies every day. **What to expect:** * An insightful talk sharing real-world AWS expertise, best practices, and current trends in cloud architecture * Hands-on elements focused on practical concepts (including load balancing) * Live Q&A – bring your questions about AWS, certifications, projects, careers, or anything cloud-related! * Networking with fellow Sheridan students, cloud enthusiasts, and club members * Light refreshments **and free pizza 🍕** to keep you energized! Whether you're new to AWS, working toward certifications, building cloud projects, or exploring tech career paths, you'll walk away with valuable insights you can use right away. **Who should attend?** All Sheridan students and community members – beginners very welcome! No prior experience required. Spots are limited for this in-person event – **RSVP now** to secure your spot! Let's level up our cloud skills together! ☁️🚀

*Unwind, get creative, and connect with cool people.* Looking for a calm space to do some art, have meaningful (or silly) convos, and meet new friends in the city? This is your spot. I’ll be bringing **colouring pages and markers** for anyone who just wants to show up and relax. You're also totally welcome to bring whatever creative activity helps *you* unwind — think **sketchpads, mini canvases and paint, journals, clay sculpting, wire bending, model building kits, and collage supplies**. We’ll hang out, make art, and enjoy chill conversations in a cozy, no-pressure environment. No experience or talent required — just bring yourself and whatever helps you feel creative and calm. **✦ What to Bring (optional):** * Any relaxing art or activity you enjoy **✦ I’ll provide:** * Colouring pages, markers, and good vibes **Where to Meet (MADO Cafe 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 and MADO cafe. * **We'll meet at the long tables in front of MADO Cafe** Come solo or bring a friend — this is all about slowing down, making connections, and enjoying a creative evening together ✨

If you’ve been trying to learn trading but feel stuck, inconsistent, or overwhelmed, this session is designed to help you reset and build a clear approach. Most traders struggle not because they lack effort, but because they’re trying to follow too many strategies without a structured system. I’ve been trading for over 2 years, and over the last 6–8 months I’ve become consistently profitable by simplifying my approach and focusing on what actually matters. This will be a small, in-person workshop where I’ll walk you through a clear, step-by-step framework to approach the market using price action, liquidity, and key levels. This session is ideal if you: • Feel stuck or inconsistent in your trading • Have tried multiple strategies but lack clarity • Want a simple, structured model you can actually follow During the session, we’ll cover: • How to identify market direction and key liquidity • A clean entry model (without chasing trades) • Common mistakes traders make and how to avoid them • Risk management and trade discipline The goal is to give you a clear system you can start applying immediately. This will be a small group (max 4–6 people) to keep it interactive and allow time for questions. Duration: ~3 hours Cost: $50 per person If you’re serious about improving your trading and want a clearer path forward, feel free to reserve your spot.

**The Garifuna Collective** has been a driving force in bringing the rich cultural heritage and music of the Garifuna people to a global audience for the last 20 years. Hailing from Belize in Central America, The Garifuna Collective has had a lasting impact in the Garifuna community and on the world music stage. **Ticket link is below. Use the 15%** off promo code I've included. Their work has been critical in preserving and evolving the Garifuna musical traditions, while also highlighting the ongoing struggles and triumphs of the Garifuna people. This exceptional group of musicians has played to audiences in over 30 countries, making them one of the most important cultural ambassadors in the region. The band’s energetic and evocative live shows draw from their extensive repertoire, mixing traditional Garifuna rhythms with contemporary world music grooves. https://www.garifunacollective.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garifuna ***Opening for Garifuna Collective will be***: Singer/songwriter and percussionist **Blandine Kaniki**, winner of an African Entertainment Award 2015 as Best Female Voice, blends the soul of **rhumba** with urban music. The Congolese Canadian singer’s 2019 album *L’Antidote* featured a powerful collaboration with the legend of Congolese music Nyboma and lead guitarist Lokassa Ya M'Bongo. *Presented in association with Batuki Music Society* **Ticket link here:** https://www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/the-garifuna-collective Use this code for 15% ticket price ISCULTURE15 (manually type this in) Promo works for all tickets (**except** the purple seats) I have a ticket First Balcony/Centre

**NO PHILOSOPHY EXPERTISE REQUIRED!** **🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KRy6VgwgGRm3hSGeYlAzDE), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:30-19:45 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start. * 19:45-19:55 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:55-21:15 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 21:15-21:30 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:30 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * **​What will we talk about? What's the topic?** ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KRy6VgwgGRm3hSGeYlAzDE). * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what you think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it. * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * **Is it mostly men that attend?** Surprisingly, no! Although often, philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * **Can I come alone?** Of course you can, we encourage it :) * **Can I be late?** Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * **Where do you meet?** The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KRy6VgwgGRm3hSGeYlAzDE) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). 🤝**POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment. **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨** We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 50+ chapters in over 25 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ **\*\*\*** **Join our Toronto [Whatsapp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KRy6VgwgGRm3hSGeYlAzDE) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

Join the Toronto Founders Hub every other Saturday at 3:30pm for our regular meetup at 5 Elements Espresso Bar. Sit down with other entrepreneurs to network and discuss business ideas or strategies. \- Broaden your network \- Get critical feedback \- Socialize in low pressure setting I look forward to seeing you!

SPACE IS LIMITED! This is a much smaller class than our 7:30 pm event and we can only accept a limited number of students. Key areas of focus: Practicing oral communication (speaking languages), for conversations, presentations, interviews and job skills Schedule: 1. 6:30- 7:15 pm : 45 -minute language conversation class with certified award-winning language teacher John Dias. 2. Language exchange social (7:30-11 pm): includes Free access to the Toronto's BIGGEST Language Party and Social Party also in the Madison Pub led by teacher John Dias (same location) **Cost: just $ 5 while we have this promo.** **PROMO (Limited Time): $5 fee will give you access to both events (usual rate: $15 total)** Feel free to message us if you have any questions!

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/yvAGbh4PpD **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.

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** https://bit.ly/frc-toronto-chat **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

**💓 Vaughan Virtual Speed Dating – Hosted, Matched & on Zoom** A simple, fun way to meet local singles without leaving the house. You'll rotate through short one-on-one video chats with Vaughan locals who've been matched to you by age and personality. A host keeps everything running smoothly. **Choose your age range to sign up:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=391.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Vaughan&groupurlname=soul-seekers-local-singles-mixer-club&ar=18-32&face_v=23.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=391.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Vaughan&groupurlname=soul-seekers-local-singles-mixer-club&ar=30-46&face_v=23.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=391.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Vaughan&groupurlname=soul-seekers-local-singles-mixer-club&ar=40-58&face_v=23.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=391.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Vaughan&groupurlname=soul-seekers-local-singles-mixer-club&ar=55+&face_v=23.0) **⚠️ Your RSVP doesn't confirm a place.** Click your age group link below, register, and take the personality quiz to secure your spot. Limited places. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - People getting back into dating after a break - Vaughan locals looking for personality-matched dates - Singles in Vaughan who want to meet locals from home - Anyone curious about speed dating but wants a low-pressure start **Event Details** - **Format:** Hosted on Zoom – one-on-one video rounds - **Location:** From home – just need Wi-Fi and a webcam - **Host:** Experienced host running the evening - **Vibe:** Relaxed one-on-one chats with Vaughan locals - **Rounds:** Several short one-on-one rounds - **Matching:** Based on personality quiz results - **Matches:** Mutual matches shared after the event **How It Works** 1. **Sign up** – Click the link for your age range above. 2. **Complete the quiz** – Quick personality quiz so we can pair you well. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Click the link, hop on, and the host takes it from there. 4. **Chat** – Short timed rounds with Vaughan singles matched to you. 5. **Results** – We'll share your mutual matches afterwards. 💡 **Tip:** Test your Zoom and find a quiet, well-lit spot beforehand. **Frequently Asked Questions** **What happens after?** Mutual matches are shared after the event. **Is my info private?** Yes. Contact details are only shared on mutual match. --- ✨ Meet Vaughan singles from home. Register and we'll handle the rest. 💞 ✨

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Toronto City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

[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/

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

Let’s meet and wander the galleries and enjoy a spring evening out downtown! Meeting place and approx route, tba. *Feature photo by Chalk Goblin

**The Data-Driven Brand: Using Analytics to Shape Perception** Can you use analytics to improve tacos? This being CBUSDAW, we think the answer is probably “yes”, but we’re not sure how to implement or test this theory. For our April meetup we’ve got Sara Kear, CMO of Condado Tacos, to investigate this delicious question. Sara will explore how she blends quantitative data and qualitative customer feedback to shape brand positioning and drive business decisions. We all know that marketing and analytics go way beyond attribution. Sara will show how Condado uses customer insights to inform product and pricing strategy. She’ll also highlight how Condado leverages customer feedback at scale to influence operational priorities, positioning marketing as the voice of the customer across the organization. In the last 12 years Condado has gone from one location in Columbus to 52 locations across 10 states, so we’re guessing there’s more to that growth than really good guac (though the guac probably helps). Ultimately, this talk focuses on the intersection of art and science—using data to inform creativity and build a brand that resonates with customers in a measurable way. **About Our Speaker** Sara Kear is Chief Marketing Officer at Condado Tacos, where she oversees brand, restaurant design, menu and pricing strategy, off-premise including catering, and customer data strategy. Since joining in 2021, she has helped grow the brand from 19 to 52 locations while building a data-driven marketing organization focused on loyalty and customer insights. Condado has since been named to the Inc. 5000, recognized as Breakout Retailer by Chain Store Age, and consistently ranked among FastCasual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

Our monthly PHP meetup. A virtual shindig courtesy of Zoom. Check back here for the details around 6:15 pm

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow