r/Torontoevents • • 2d ago

Reddit Meetup Reddit Toronto Monthly Meetup: Sat. Nov. 7 @ Front & Church, 7:00 p.m. start

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Hey all, hope you've had a good week so far! This is going up earlier because it's my birth month haha.

Here are the details:

  • The monthly Reddit meetup is a no-cost event open to all genders. No RSVP is required. It is hosted by u/nervousTO, a woman in their early 30s, with support from a group of regular attendees. It's been running since August 2022 and has been described as wholesome.
  • Start time: 7:00 p.m. - show up whenever is convenient for you
  • End time: when the last person leaves or the place closes @ 2:00 a.m.
  • Location: Duke's Refresher St. Lawrence, 73 Front Street East
  • Where do I go: upstairs, using the stairs directly in front of you when you walk in. There should also be a chalkboard sign saying Reddit Meetup. Ignore the message if it says closed, I have a reservation, so it's never closed to our group.
  • Perks: We have the upstairs mostly to ourselves, although sometimes we share with another group, who will be closer to the bar. There's also a pool table, and games on the main floor (ping pong, basketball, etc.)

Note that no RSVP is required, but that by showing up, you commit to ordering something to support the venue, even if it's just a coke.

Our Q&A is here - I haven't included it with the post as it's quite detailed!

Send me a message or comment here if you have any questions or concerns about anything related to this meetup/questions that aren't answered in the Q&A.


r/Torontoevents • • Jul 13 '26

Free Event Toronto Farmers' Markets Calendar 2026

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I put together a few calendars for my own benefit for making posts about the good things happening in the city and since people like the outdoor movie calendar,

here's Toronto's calendar for all the farmers' markets this year. I did add a few markets that weren't strictly farmers' markets too, I'm open to suggestions on this. You can add the whole calendar to your Google Calendar or Apple, etc. Or you can pick events that you like and just add those.

Here's the list of markets included so far:

  1. East York
  2. Sick Kids
  3. Cabbagetown
  4. The Stop
  5. Davisville
  6. Trinity Bellwoods
  7. Scarborough
  8. Annette Village
  9. Bloor Borden
  10. Courtyard
  11. North York
  12. Dufferin Grove
  13. East Lynn Park
  14. Toronto Botanical Gardens
  15. Underpass Park
  16. Evergreen Brickworks
  17. Withrow Park
  18. Allan Gardens
  19. Downsview Park
  20. Eglinton Way
  21. Leslieville
  22. Afro Carribean
  23. College Park
  24. Market 707
  25. Sorauren
  26. Flemo (Flemingdon Park)
  27. Scadding Court
  28. Black Creek Farm
  29. Weston Village
  30. Montgomery’s Inn

If I'm missing some events, please let me know!

$ free


r/Torontoevents • • 4h ago

Meetup - Make New Friends Anyone interested in a fall photography walk at High Park next Saturday?

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Hey everyone! I'm organizing a fall photography walk at High Park next Saturday (Oct 24, 3-5:30 PM).

The idea is to get outside, enjoy the fall colours and meet some new people while we're at it. We've also put together a photo scavenger hunt with some High Park-specific riddles, little fall treat bags and a few prizes.

It's nothing too serious photography-wise and you can literally just bring your phone lol. And if you're coming alone, that's completely fine! It's meant to be a social thing as much as a photography walk.

It's $15 per person, which includes the activities, treats and prizes.

Here's the link if anyone's interested: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-fall-photography-social-walk-tickets-2001734176808

Feel free to ask me anything about it!


r/Torontoevents • • 6h ago

Gaming Ontario Sims Meetup 2026

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SUL SUL, TORONTO!

Calling all Ontario Simmers!

We’re bringing The Sims community together for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and making new friendships at the Ontario Sims Meetup 2026!

Whether you’ve been playing The Sims for years or just recently discovered the game, we’d love for you to join us!

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: WVRST King West, Toronto (Upstairs)

Here’s what’s waiting for you!

  • Human Bingo Icebreaker
  • Sims Trivia
  • Plumbob Headband Making
  • Sims Bingo
  • Board Games
  • Exciting Giveaways!

Have a Plumbob headband? Bring it along! Don’t have one? No worries! You can make your very own at the meetup!

ADMISSION IS COMPLETELY FREE! Food and drinks are available for individual purchase.

Come meet fellow Simmers, make new friends, and celebrate the game we all love!

RSVP NOW!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ontario-sims-meetup-2026-tickets-2003457706933?aff=oddtdtcreator

RSVP link is also in our bio!

Tag your Simmer bestie, share this post, and help us bring Ontario’s Sims community together!

We can’t wait to meet you!

#OntarioSimsMeetup #TheSims4 #TheSims #SulSul #TorontoEvents #OntarioGamers #SimsCommunity #TorontoMeetup #Simmers


r/Torontoevents • • 15h ago

Free Event here are 11 FREE events today in the city

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A full Saturday (with links). If you're looking further out, check out the weekly events list. Here are today's picks:

Fall Festival at Queen's Park
Ontario Legislative Building | 11a-5p

A free afternoon at Queen's Park with lots going on to celebrate the season. There's a petting zoo, inflatables, lawn games, pumpkin-carving, face painting, crafts, live music, and a fall market. If government is your particular kind of scary, the Legislature is open for self-guided tours.

Tree Planting
Parc Downsview Park | 1p-3p

88 trees going into the ground at Downsview Park, with help from whoever shows up. It's the kind of afternoon that's physical, purposeful, and good for the park's wildlife and shade coverage for years to come.

1v1 All-Styles Battle
Union Station, West Wing | 12p-6p

32 competitors go head-to-head in a 1v1 street dance format. A bunch of dance performances throughout the day.

AppleFest
Bayview Leaside Bia | until 3p

Apple-themed treats from local businesses, face painting, pumpkin decorating, live performances, and the kind of Saturday afternoon that's easy to lose a few hours to.

COC Free Concert: Myriade Quartet
Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre | 12p-1p

The programme mixes familiar classical works with newer pieces, and the format is designed with neurodiversity and disability in mind.

Lodestar Poetry Evening with Laboni Islam and Lisa Hirmer
biidaasige Park (meet At #11 Lodestar On The Promenade) | 4p-7p

A poetry walk along the Lassonde Art Trail on the theme of home, starting late afternoon and running to sunset. Lisa Hirmer reads from her trail artwork Lodestar, and Laboni Islam offers writing prompts at several stops along the way. It ends around a fire where anyone who wrote something can share it if they want to.

Pumpkin Giveaway
Susan Tibaldi Parkette | 11a-3p

The Bloordale pumpkin giveaway is back at Susan Tibaldi Parkette, with tarot readings, face painting, a mini market, and live music. Bring your leashed dog and wear a costume so you can get more than one night out of it.

City Star Party: xplore the Moon
Long Branch Park, Etobicoke | 7p

RASC Toronto sets up telescopes at Long Branch Park along the Etobicoke lakeshore for an evening of moon observing. Volunteers walk you through what you're seeing along the terminator, and you can pick up star finders and moon guides to take home. A cloudy night postpones it til tomorrow.

Movie: Morgen irgendwo am Meer
Goethe-Institut Toronto | 4p-6:30p

Patrick Büchting's German-language film, based on Adriana Popescu's young adult novel, follows teenagers at that particular unsettled edge of adolescence..

Love Shack Party
Swan Dive | 10p-late

A rock and roll night at Swan Dive with a spooky season lean — all-night rock tracks and the pool table is free all night.

City Centre Dance 9-Year Anniversary Free Classes
Cre8 Toronto | 1p-5p

4-class afternoon at CRE8 Toronto. Reggaeton Heels with Stef Williams at 1, Reggaeton with Gabs Meza at 2, Jazz Funk with Kat Gayle at 3, and Heels with Alex Pollard at 4. Drop into one or stay for all of them.

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Ongoing Events
Mahjong in the Park | 12p-4p | The Deck at Clarence Square
Halloween Family Market & Festival | until 6p | Christie Pits Park
Coffee Culture Festival | until 8p | Design Exchange Toronto
Lassonde Art Trail: Art + Nature Tour | 12p + 2p | Biidaasige Park

Art Exhibits
11a-5p | Spadina Museum | In Broken Light
11a-5p | Twist Gallery | Contour
10a-5p | Market Gallery | GATHER
11a-5p | Cedar Ridge Creative Centre | Introspection
11a-5p | Museum Of Toronto | The T.O. You Don't Know

View full Art Exhibits calendar

Outdoor Movies
YZD Runway, 6:30p-10p | A Minecraft Movie (2025)

View full Outdoor Movies calendar

If you want to get the weekly newsletter, sign up here.

$ free


r/Torontoevents • • 16h ago

Workshop Make your own tote bag, Oct 22, 6 to 8, Hanji Gifts on Bloor

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Hi everyone, next week (October 22 from 6 to 8) I'm hosting a fun workshop where you can use hand-carved stamps to make your own unique tote bag! Ticket is only $20 and all material will be provided. It's a great place to meet some other cool folks and make new friends!

You can buy tickets through the link in my Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/gabbeh\\_studio

Or here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2002645592878?aff=oddtdtcreator


r/Torontoevents • • 1d ago

Free Event here are 7 mostly indoor FREE events in the city today

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Your Friday plans can be great, even if it's grey. This week's newsletter is out with all the events from today until next Thursday! Here are today's picks:

Poesia LatinoAmericana
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library | 12p-5p

The coolest place in the city to see rare books opens its doors for a one-day display that is a deep-dive into the images and poetry of northeast Brazil, from the colonial era to the present.

Coffee Culture Festival
Design Exchange Toronto | 10a-8p

Coffee City takes over all three floors of Design Exchange with cafés, coffee culture, and Canada's best baristas competing live for a national title. Free with registration, though some of the ticketed events inside cost extra.

Halloween Family Market & Festival
Christie Pits Park | 9a-6a

Christie Pits goes full Halloween this weekend, this is day 2.

Stms at the Bowl
The Spare Room Above The Ballroom Bowl | 10p-2a

A night of R&B, hip hop, Caribbean, afrobeats, throwbacks, and dance classics, above the bowling alley, which you can also go to.

Weaving Our Translucent City
401 Richmond | 12p-2p

A live interactive installation at 401 Richmond connected to a longer research project on urban futures and intergenerational responsibility.

Fall Foliage & Folded Notes
Elmbrook Park Library k | 2p-3p

Make handmade greeting cards using autumn colours. Low-key and tactile, and you leave with something worth putting in a mailbox.

Runway Rees: Barbie (2023)
YZD Runway | 6:30p-10p

Greta Gerwig's fun take on Barbie on an old airport runway turned into a drive-in theatre.

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Fitness
Neon Run Marathon Shake Out 5K | Sugar Beach | 7:30p

Art Exhibits
11a-5p | Cedar Ridge Creative Centre | Introspection
10a-5p | University Of Toronto Art Museums | U of T Art Museum
11a-5p | Spadina Museum | In Broken Light
10a-5p | Market Gallery | GATHER

View full Art Exhibits calendar

For next week's best free events, get on the list here.

$ free


r/Torontoevents • • 1d ago

Sporting Event Pilates Event @ Stackt Market - Downtown Oct 31st

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Stackt Market and BOLD are hosting their first-ever Pilates event on October 31st!

It's a ticketed event that has curated the top Toronto Pilates instructors to teach a unique Pilates experience in none other than the Toronto staple, Stackt Market. All levels welcome.

$50/ticket, comes with a goodie bag worth up to $60, and 2 big giveaways for up to 16 free Pilates classes.

Almost sold out, tickets available Stackt Event Tickets


r/Torontoevents • • 1d ago

Theatre COMEDY PLAY PREMIERE – THE INTERNS❤️🗞️ (OCTOBER 23RD-25TH, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO CAMPUS, IN-PERSON)

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Extra, extra! The Interns, a new comedy play by Hannah Evy DeVellis (the creator of Universes and Blind Date) is hot off the press and coming to you this October 23rd–25th. 

SYNOPSIS: Set in Burnaby, British Columbia, Adeline and Whitley are the summer interns at The Burnaby Buzz newspaper office. With a full-time position up for grabs, Adeline is determined to one-up Whitley and take the job for herself. The only problem is that Whitley is crushingly good at being an intern. And crushingly good looking. To some people. Not Adeline. 

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-interns-tickets-2002406433546?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio 

COVENANT HOUSE: Tickets sold in support of Covenant House! Help uplift youth in the GTA and enjoy a show in the process❤️

PROMO: With the code VCDS5, students can currently purchase discounted tickets. (Student pricing is $7, standard ticket pricing is $14)

FOR MORE INFO: Find us on Instagram at TheInternsPlay or visit the playwright’s website: hannahevy.my.canva.site

Thank you all for supporting The Interns. We cannot wait for you to see this show!


r/Torontoevents • • 1d ago

Comedy Sunday Oct 18th Canadas Next Best Comic Search TORONTO FINALS (9pm Comedy Bar West)

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Tickets: https://comedybar.ca/shows/canadas-next-best-comic-search?ev=2026-10-18T21%3A00%3A00

Tickets: $15

Come see the the best of the best do their best five minutes. Guaranteed to be an amazing show at an unbelievable price!

Feat.
Morgan Spiers
Sebastian Fazio
Peter Saran
Spencer Glassman
AJ Bate
Etay Kuperman
Dimitrios Kolovopoulos
Tracy Hamilton
Freddy Jan
Mani Eustis
Braydon Lynch
Michelle Forrester
Abdullah Usman


r/Torontoevents • • 1d ago

Comedy 😂🎤 Max Amini Live in Toronto on October 18! 🇨🇦🔥

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😂🎤 Max Amini Live in Toronto on October 18! 🇨🇦🔥

Get ready for a night full of laughter with one of the best stand-up comedians, Max Amini! 🤣👏

Known for his hilarious jokes, energetic performances, and relatable humor, Max Amini is bringing the laughs to Toronto!

🎟️ Please note: This is a paid event, and tickets are required to attend. Ticket prices may vary depending on the seating and availability.

Who's going to be there? 👀🔥 Toronto, get ready for a night of nonstop laughter! 😂🙌

https://gotickets.com/max-amini?venue=1668&fv=1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=bing&tid=kwd-82052964746696&agid=1312819798795680&cid=521577539&int=5254&pres=125150&network=o&ctid=5&msclkid=08842ada97a612c0a92d400b750b60e5


r/Torontoevents • • 2d ago

Music SAT, OCTOBER 24 - Kirtan: Music & Mantras at Alternity - St. George & Bloor - $17.55

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Kirtan: Music & Mantras at Alternity

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Alternity

333 Bloor St West

Registration - $17.55 in Advance | $25 at the Door

Alternity Hub and the Kirtan Culture Initiative are excited to invite you for a special event at Alternity (333 Bloor St West) in downtown Toronto. The event will feature an interactive presentation of musical mantra meditation (kirtan).

Kirtan is a call-and-response form of meditation, utilizing ancient eastern mantras, traditional instruments and our very own voices. The event will present an opportunity to explore our sacred heart space through the power of music and mantras. The practice of kirtan can tap into deep states of consciousness but can also invoke exciting feelings of joy and energy.

Presenting this special workshop will be members of the Kirtan Culture Initiative who have been sharing kirtan in various capacities throughout Toronto for the last 15 years. We warmly invite you to join us for this special event!


r/Torontoevents • • 2d ago

Gaming MahPoints - toronto mahjong league night Tuesday Oct 20th 6-9pm at Moon Palace in Atrium on Bay (TMU subway station)

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Our launch was sold out! Thank you all for coming out. If you missed getting a ticket, join us next week!

waitlist is open http://www.luma.com/MahPoints

MahPoints is a skill-based, points-tracked league in Hong Kong mahjong. Our goal is to build a community among experienced players, play regularly, and progress together.

Next game: Tuesday Oct 20 at 6-9pm
Location: Moon Palace, Atrium on Bay
Tickets available at $35/40

🟢JOIN THE WAITLIST NOW! 🟢 We admit players in groups of 4. Please wait to be seated. You won’t be charged unless your ticket is confirmed.

What makes MahPoint different?
- full games with points transfer: play the authentic game, not a shortened or faan-only format
- points carry over: your score stays with you between sessions
- personal progress tracker: keep record of all hands played
- friendly leaderboard: complete a full game of 16 hands to become a candidate in that month
- skill-aware tables: we build towards tables matched by experience and pace
- a proper night out: dedicated play space in downtown venue, with 1 dim sum & unlimited tea

Check out the link to Luma for tickets and additional details. Hope to see you there!


r/Torontoevents • • 2d ago

Free Event here are 7 FREE events worth going to today in Toronto

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a lot of live music and parties on a Thursday (with links). The weekly newsletter is out if you want to take a peak at what you missed! Here are today's picks:

Sofar Live Music
Secret Location On Rogers Road | 7:30p-9p

Register if there's still room. Expect three artists, an intimate room somewhere on Rogers Road, local snacks, and a suggested donation to the Food Bank. There's another show on the 27th if this one doesn't work. Sent this in the newsletter because it's worth going to.

Halloween Family Market & Festival
Christie Pits Park | 9a-6a

Christie Pits goes full Halloween with a family market running through the day. There's treats, crafts, and games in one of the west end's better green spaces. Good option if you've got kids who need somewhere to take the costume before the 31st.

Thursday Nights In A Pharmacy
Trinity Drug Store | 8p-1a

I had to check this out a few times to make sure it's real. It is. A party in a drug store. Electronic music, networking, live painting, and a red light therapy room. Suave Barbershops offers haircuts and hot towel service.

Live Toronto Showcase
The Alpine | 7p-9p

Live music from local talent in a place with a casual vibe.

Opening Reception: Trung Hoang's Lately.
Black Rabbit Gallery | 7p-10p

Art reception and book launch at a great independent gallery.

Sounds Of STMS
The Lobby | Ace Hotel Toronto | 8p-12a

A different guest DJ each week playing soulful sonics ranging from global sounds to remixes, r&b, edits and beyond.

Play Readings: Keith Barker, Jeff Ho & Norman Yeung
Wychwood Library | 6:30p-7:30p

Each playwright reading from their own work tonight with a Q&A after if you want to gain some insight.

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Weekly Events
Knitting Circle | 6:30p-8p | Albion Library

Literary
Book: Disenchanted | 7:30p | TYPE Books Queen

Farmers' Markets
Black Creek Farm Stand & Market | Oct 15, 2p, Black Creek Community Farm
Underpass Park Farmers' Market | Oct 15, 4p, Underpass Park

Yesterday was the weekly drop with a dozen-ish of the best free events in the week ahead. You can catch next Wednesday's by email.

$ free


r/Torontoevents • • 2d ago

Workshop MapMission Day with AccessNow!!

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What it is
MapMission Day is a free, national community event on Saturday, October 17, 2026. A MapMission is an accessibility-focused scavenger hunt: groups explore their neighbourhood and rate places in real time using the AccessNow app. AccessNow is a Toronto-based accessibility organization, and the more places that get rated, the more useful the map is for everyone.

Ways to take part

  1. Join a city event. Map with our Community Captains in Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, or Vancouver. Register to get the meeting point details: https://luma.com/mapmissionday2026
  2. Host your own meetup. Bring your team, organization, or community together and lead a mapping event anywhere in Canada, on any day that week. Register the event on our Luma calendar (https://help.luma.com/p/submitting-events-to-calendars) and grab the host toolkit (https://accessnow.com/mapmission-toolkit/).
  3. Map on your own. No group needed, just the app.

Helpful links


r/Torontoevents • • 3d ago

Meetup - Make New Friends Solo in Toronto

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What are the best places to go solo in the city and meet new people?

I’ve been searching through Eventbrite and Meetup trying to find things that interest me I can fit my schedule.

I like Toronto, but I find it’s a bit of a cool city when it comes to being open minded to meeting new people, but I’m more motivated than ever to improve and expand my social circle and network


r/Torontoevents • • 3d ago

Free Event here are 5 FREE events in the city today

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Wednesday's events are a good mix. The weekly goes out in a few hours, last call to get on the list. Here are today's picks:

Open Studio: Esie Mensah's ZAYO
Union | 4p-7p

A live rehearsal so you can see the process.. The piece follows a young woman moving between worlds as she reckons with her own calling, rooted in Afrofusion dance-theatre.

Family Salsa at Montgomery's Inn Farmers' Market
Montgomery's Inn | 4p-5p (Market 2p-6p)

Want to burn off some holiday weekend calories? And then add more? This is a perfect mix of salsa and fresh bread that you have to try.

Curator Talk: Paul Roth
The Image Centre | 7p-8:30p

The man who literally wrote the book on Richard Avedon (the photographer whose exhibit is on now), gives a focused talk on the nine-portrait series Avedon made of his own father in the years before his death. The photographs were shown at MoMA in 1974 and split critics sharply: masterpiece or cruelty?

The Orchid: Daunting Diva or Humble Houseplant?
Don Mills Library | 7p-8p

A presentation about orchids by Toronto Master Gardeners

Luminous 2026: A Photography Exhibit
Heliconian Hall | 5p-8:30p

Showcasing the work of 14 photographers with 8 performance artists (performers respond to selected photographs). A dynamic multi-artist event with dance, music and spoken word.

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Ongoing Events
Question Everything Trivia | 7p-9p | Courage Cookies At Stackt Market
Drag Bingo | 7p | The Well

Literary Events
Book Talk: Midnight Manor | 7p | Type Books: Queen

Farmers' Markets
4709 Dundas St W | 2p-6p | Montgomery's Inn Farmers' Market
Green P Lot 300 Borden St At Bloor St | 3p-7p | Bloor Borden Farmers' Market

View full Farmers' Markets calendar

Art Exhibits
11a-5p | Budapest Park | SHADE
11a-5p | Fort York National Historic Site | Rebirth
11a-5p | Twist Gallery | Contour
11a-5p | Cedar Ridge Creative Centre | Introspection
11a-5p | Spadina Museum | In Broken Light

View full Art Exhibits calendar

$ free


r/Torontoevents • • 3d ago

Party Oct 16th, hosting a DNB night at Alternity with a touchdesigner workshop to open up!

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Hello Toronto Events!

I'm hosting one of my favourite things called Bass Node this Friday oct 16th at Alternity, it marries my love for visuals on bass music (dnb)

I start the night with an audio-visual workshop on touchdesigner, then we open up the main room to DJs and an openHDMI for any VJs who would like their hand at the visuals!

If cost is a barrier for anyone DM me :)

https://ra.co/events/2540888


r/Torontoevents • • 3d ago

Meetup - Free 3rd Saturday Every Month CE-5 Meditation Biidaasige Park $ Free

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2026–2027 CE-5 Meditations

Close Encounters of the 5th Kind

Join us on the third Saturday of each month at Biidaasige Park, on top of the hill in the western harbour section overlooking Toronto Harbour.

Together, we’ll share two 21-minute meditations focused on universal peace, love, and harmony, followed by time for socializing and stargazing.

Please read this description before attending. It includes the preparation, what to bring, gathering times, directions, and our alternative location for inclement weather.

What is CE-5?

CE-5 is a practice of meditation and intentional, human-initiated contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. Through conscious intention and visualization, we extend a peaceful, telepathic invitation to our Star Brothers and Sisters to connect with us.

The CE-5 approach emphasizes mutual respect, peaceful cooperation, and the understanding that humans and other sentient beings share a connection through consciousness.

These gatherings are intended for people who share—or are open to exploring—this spiritual perspective. Our purpose is to send a message of universal peace and love and welcome connection. A sighting or contact experience is not guaranteed.

Our Milky Way galaxy is home to approximately 1.3 million fellow benevolent sentient species, and humanity is moving toward openly recognizing Star Nations, with First Contact in 2027.

Many people describe subtle, strange, and beautiful experiences of connection. Perhaps you’ve experienced something similar. Why not take a conscious step toward exploring that connection?

What happens at a gathering?

We settle in, prepare together, and begin two different 21-minute meditations.

The first is Coherent Thought Sequencing (CTS). We visualize a journey from the wider universe through our galaxy and solar system, down to Earth and our gathering place. The intention is to communicate a visual map of our location.

After the meditations, we spend time socializing and observing the night sky.

Please arrive by the listed gathering time so you can get settled without interrupting the group.

Emotional readiness: is this the right evening for you?

Our practice places importance on the intention and emotional presence we bring to the circle. The aim is to approach the experience with love, compassion, openness, and a peaceful willingness to connect.

This isn’t about being perfect. What I describe as living from love “50% + 1” means allowing love to guide you more often than fear, anger, or resentment.

Before attending, take a moment to consider how you’re feeling. If a recent loss, conflict, or difficult experience makes a group meditation feel overwhelming, you may prefer to practise privately and join us another month.

You do not need to disclose personal experiences or trauma. This is a decision you make for yourself. Please consider your own well-being and your ability to participate in a calm, respectful shared experience.

Preparation before attending

1. Study the CTS images — required

Familiarize yourself with the images before attending so you can visualize the journey from the macro—far out in space—to the micro: our location at Biidaasige Park. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/cp9woeux5own2aaj5kxu9/AJnTyo4obf-JVktnFa-jM8Q?rlkey=8i7gmszjwtkatvcn7q3vktqiq&st=2zq7od0x&e=1&dl=0

2. Complete the Soul Retrieval Exercise — required

Please complete this spiritual intention-setting exercise during the week of the gathering, ideally the day before or the day of the meditation.

The purpose is to symbolically release what you feel you have taken from others and reclaim what you feel you have lost through past experiences.

Step 1: Release

Stand barefoot on grass when conditions are safe and comfortable, or use your bathtub as an indoor alternative. Hold a glass of water in both hands and repeat three times:

“Everything I have taken from others, I place back in this water.”

Then pour the water onto the grass or down the drain.

Step 2: Reclaim

Refill the glass with fresh drinking water. Hold it in both hands and repeat three times:

“Everything that has been taken from my soul I now reclaim.”

Then drink the fresh water.

3. Practise a CE-5 meditation

Before joining us, try the 35-minute practice meditation on my Mixcloud channel. I’m also a DJ and producer. https://www.mixcloud.com/CDJ_infinitE/7-chakra-close-encounters-of-the-5th-kind-ce-5-meditation/

At the gathering, we use two different 21-minute meditations.

4. Watch Crossing Point of Light, Discs 1 and 2 — highly recommended

Dr. Steven Greer’s Crossing Point of Light provides background on the CE-5 protocols and their development. Watching it before your first gathering helps us begin with a shared understanding of the practice. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19t_lSlGRY7NeUbevxBZm89zBH8veNkey

What to bring

We gather outdoors, so prepare for the season and for sitting still after dark.

  • A folding camping chair, meditation cushion, or blanket to sit on.
  • Drinking water.
  • A snack, such as a granola bar, to keep your energy up.
  • Appropriate seasonal clothing and comfortable, sturdy footwear.
  • Extra layers or a warm blanket. In colder months, consider a winter coat, hat, gloves, warm socks, and thermal layers.
  • A rain poncho or waterproof outer layer.
  • Insect repellent in warmer months; a bug head net may also be helpful.
  • A bag to carry your belongings and take any litter home.

Organizers bring shared meditation and observation equipment. You do not need to purchase special equipment to attend.

Please avoid tarps or other materials that flap loudly in the wind. Keep flashlight use to a minimum to preserve everyone’s night vision; red light is preferable when needed.

No alcohol or recreational substances, please.

Gathering dates and times

We meet on the third Saturday of each month. Start times vary so we can arrive and settle in before it gets fully dark.

  • October 17, 2026 — 6:30 pm
  • November 21, 2026 — 4:55 pm
  • December 19, 2026 — 4:50 pm
  • January 16, 2027 — 5:15 pm
  • February 20, 2027 — 5:55 pm
  • March 20, 2027 — 7:30 pm
  • April 17, 2027 — 8:10 pm
  • May 15, 2027 — 8:50 pm
  • June 19, 2027 — 9:25 pm
  • July 17, 2027 — 9:15 pm
  • August 21, 2027 — 8:20 pm
  • September 18, 2027 — 7:25 pm

Location and transportation

Biidaasige Park — top of the hill in the western harbour section, overlooking Toronto Harbour.

  • 504A King streetcar: Get off at Distillery Loop, then walk approximately 900 m, or 13 minutes.
  • Driving: Use the temporary parking lot at 11 Munition Street, off Commissioners Street, then walk approximately 950 m, or 13 minutes.
  • 114 Queens Quay East bus: Get off near Cherry Street and Commissioners Street, then walk to the top of the hill.
  • 202 Cherry Beach bus — seasonal: Get off near Cherry Street and Commissioners Street, then walk to the top of the hill.

Transit routes, diversions, and parking availability may change during this series. Please check before travelling.

Inclement weather location: Evergreen Brick Works

If rain or wet, heavy snow is expected, our alternative meeting place is the covered market area at Evergreen Brick Works, which opens toward the quarry.

TTC: Take the 28 Bayview South bus from Davisville Station to Evergreen Brick Works.

Always check for a location update before heading out. Weather-related changes and other announcements will be posted in the

Facebook event’s Discussion section for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/29028340760107174/29028340790107171/ or https://www.facebook.com/share/1ecEmDwoAV/

If you cannot access Facebook, email me to confirm the location.

Before-you-leave checklist

✅ Read the event description and consider your emotional readiness.
✅ Familiarize yourself with the CTS images.
✅ Complete the Soul Retrieval Exercise during the week of the gathering.
✅ Try the practice CE-5 meditation.
✅ Watch Crossing Point of Light, Discs 1 and 2, if possible.
✅ Pack water, a snack, seating, and appropriate clothing.
✅ Confirm the meeting location and check your travel route.
✅ Arrive at the gathering spot by the listed time.

Yours in ET Engagement,

Greg Downer
CE-5 Ambassador
[ce5meditation@yahoo.com](mailto:ce5meditation@yahoo.com)


r/Torontoevents • • 3d ago

Paid Event HUMRĀ Toronto x Powder Room Yorkville: Singles in the City | November 5th, 2026 | 8pm - 11pm | Yorkville | $40

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HUMRĀ Presents: Singles in the City

🍸 No rotations. No timers. No speed dating. Come have a drink, move around the room, and meet people naturally.

✨ Want the full HUMRĀ experience? Complete our short questionnaire before the event. Our compatibility-based matching software will identify up to 3 people in the room who may be your strongest connections. This will help take the guesswork out of who to approach. Prefer to wing it? Skip the questionnaire and come test your luck.

💌 Met someone you’d like to see again? Scan our QR code throughout the evening to let us know who caught your eye, and HUMRĀ will follow up after the event to help facilitate a connection.

👩🏻‍🐰‍👩🏼 Coming with a friend? Add a ticket for another single for $25 and experience the evening together.

🥂 All tickets include admission and a welcome drink.

HOW IT WORKS

📍 Join us at Powder Room in Yorkville.
📅 Thursday, November 5th, 2026 | 8pm - 11pm.
📩 Complete the questionnaire if you’d like to be matched.
🥂 Mingle freely, this is not speed dating.
💓 Receive up to three compatible matches during the evening.
💌 Submit your likes (optional)
🪪 Physical ID required. Must be 19+
🎟️ Please arrive according to your ticket type
💃🏻🕺🏽 Minimum business chic - you will be turned away at the door if you do not adhere to the venue's dress code, decisions at the door are final

QUESTIONS?

📨 [hello@humra.love](mailto:hello@humra.love)
📷 IG: humra.love

HUMRĀ: Designed for people worth meeting.


r/Torontoevents • • 4d ago

Workshop Songwriting circle for beginners - November 2nd/9th - 7pm, The Junction

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Hello everyone!

Whether you're a beginner lyricist, a musician who's trying to beat writer's block, or just want a welcoming space to try something new, you're welcome to join my beginner-friendly songwriting workshop at Say Hey House!

When: Choose the Monday evening that works best for you; November 2nd or November 9th

Where: Say Hey House, 2848 Dundas St W.

Admission: $15 - Register on Eventbrite Here

In this workshop, we will break down our favourite songs to analyze their structure and composition. We will explore dynamic, beginner-friendly chord progressions and clever rhyme schemes before jumping into guided writing exercises designed to spark creativity. Lastly, you will have the optional opportunity to share your ideas and trade feedback in a judgement-free community circle.

About me:

My name is Sandra and I’m a Toronto-based writer, musician, and the frontwoman of the indie dreampop band fuzz petal. I hold a BA in English from TMU, bring 8 years of guitar experience, and have a background in storytelling across comic books, video games, and music. I love fostering creativity in the local music scene and mentoring beginners of all ages in a judgment-free space.

Huge thanks to Say Hey House for hosting us! Let me know if you have any questions, and hope to see some of you there!


r/Torontoevents • • 4d ago

Free Event Free events at Toronto Public Library | October 13-19, 2026

24 Upvotes

Hi, Toronto Public Library here. 👋

Anyone is welcome at our workshops, programs and exhibits. They're always free—a library card isn’t even needed (though bonus points if you have one). The listing will say if it’s drop-in or has registration.

Here are some picks for our friends on Reddit. 

Monday, October 12

  • All branches closed.

Tuesday, October 13

Wednesday, October 14

Thursday, October 15

Friday, October 16

Saturday, October 17

Sunday, October 18

Ongoing exhibits

Main exhibit

More exhibits

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Want to see everything? Browse all events.


r/Torontoevents • • 4d ago

Free Event here are 8 FREE events worth looking at today in Toronto

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Tuesday in the city on a beautiful day (with links). Sorry it's late! Tomorrow, the weekly newsletter drops, get on the list now and you won't miss it. Here are today's picks:

Opening Reception: ALTER / ALTAR
Ignite Gallery, OCAD University | 3:30p-4:30p

Emerging artists and designers working through questions of identity, transformation, and ritual. Today's the opening reception and the art continues through November.

All Out: Bloor W Bike Lane Removals
Tom Riley Park Bloor Parking Lot | 5p

The bike lane removals on Bloor West between Islington and Royal York are moving forward, and the community is showing up to say something about it. If this stretch of Bloor is part of your daily life, join in.

Luke Vajsar
Teddy Beer | 9p-11p

A groovy, psychedelic lounge thing on a five-string electric loop bass.

**Italy in 10 Words. **
Istituto Italiano Di Cultura | 6:30p-8:30p

Part of the Week of the Italian Language in the World, they take ten words as a way into how Italians actually think. Language as a window into culture rather than just vocabulary.

East Side Comedy
The Kingston House | 8p

Free comedy on the east side every Tuesday. It's a mix of working pros testing new material and newer comics finding their footing.

Story Night
Danu Social House | 7:30p-10p

Oral storytelling, the old-fashioned kind. Folk tales from around the world told out loud in a room.If you've never been to something like this, it's a different and interesting experience.

Watercolour Painting
Parliament Street | 6p-7:30p

You get watercolour supplies and an evening to experiment. Sometimes that's exactly what a Tuesday needs. Registration is recommended but drop-ins are fine as long as there is space.

Saying Hello to Connecting
Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library| 7p-8p

Two psychologists have have found we're consistently wrong about how people will respond to us when talking with strangers, which they call "The Liking Gap". A conversation & Q&A and book signing. Activities beforehand if you want to show up early and actually try some of what they're describing. Doors open at 5:30, the main event starts at 7.

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Art Exhibits
11a-5p | Cedar Ridge Creative Centre | Introspection
10a-5p | Market Gallery | GATHER
12p-5p | Onsite Gallery | Returning to Ourselves + Michael Massie
10a-5p | Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery | Canvas Chronicles

View full Art Exhibits calendar

Farmers' Markets
Trinity Bellwoods Park | 3p-7p | Trinity Bellwoods Farmers' Market

View full Farmers' Markets calendar

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