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Art & Archives: Government of Ontario Art Collection + Archives Tour ($10)
Fri, Nov 27, 6:00 PM**PLEASE read everything** over FIRST. Note--**the start time at 1pm**. Every few months, we're able to add a daytime/weekday important cultural destination. *$10 per person when you RSVP on Meetup.* This ART Crawl is on a *FRIDAY afternoon*--at **York University.** This will be a very special and unique opportunity for us! We'll visit/have tours at three locations: Ontario Archives/Ontario Provincial Art Collection and The Goldfarb Gallery--which is--York University public art gallery. This is where the *Province of Ontario Art Collection* is held--at the **Ontario Archives.** https://www.archives.gov.on.ca/art-collection/ https://thegoldfarbgallery.ca/ We'll have a private tour with the both Curator's (behind the scenes) (We've recently toured the City of Toronto Archives and the Government of Canada Archives) **$10 per person.** Emailed to me directly in advance--**when you RSVP on Meetup** **Sent by E-transfer here:** torontoisculture@gmail.com ***To confirm:*** We are visiting/touring TWO locations at York University. 1. Ontario Archives ( & **Province of Ontario Art Collection**) 2. **Goldfarb Gallery** (this is York University's public gallery (opened recently)) Both locations are a 5-10 mins WALK from York University TTC station. Directions and more details-- [https://www.archives.gov.on.ca/hours-and-location/](https://www.archives.gov.on.ca/hours-and-location/) (As this is a government office--they are open M/F from 9am-5pm only) No refunds/credit or cancellations. The TOUR is firmly booked. PlAN ahead--how will you get there? Transit? Drive? From St. George TTC--you'll arrive at the destination in about 30 minutes.
Lost Libraries of the Ancient World (LECTURES - 5TH ANNIVERSARY 2ND DATE)
Sat, Nov 28, 8:00 PM**The Toronto History Walks Explorer Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **for more information or for signing up!** **A second date has been added as there are 9 on the waitlist for the Saturday October 24 lecture! If you are planning to take in this lecture, get your spots early. See you then!** We have an amazing "Lecture on the Go" series for 2026/2027. New topics and fascinating stories abound! Join me, and uncover the world and keep active, warm and cool during the winter and summer months! I started this walking classroom when we were under that horrible cloud called Covid. This series was popular and helped people get back into society and life. The first Lecture on the Go was **Walking North America** and that was in October of 2021. Hard to believe it's been 5 years of lectures. So I wanted to do something special to celebrate 5 years of exploration. The "Lecture on the Go" Series is open to members who have purchased the YEARLY MEMBERSHIP PASS, it's free for those members. If you wish to attend a lecture and you are not a yearly pass member then the price **per** lecture is $20.00. Let's get started. What if some of humanity's greatest discoveries were made thousands of years ago, and then lost forever? What if entire histories, scientific breakthroughs, literary masterpieces, and eyewitness accounts of the ancient world once existed, only to disappear into the flames of war, and the collapse of civilizations? Join me for a fascinating journey into the world's lost libraries, from the legendary Library of Alexandria to the vanished collections of ancient empires whose treasures may be lost forever. At the heart, stands the Library of Alexandria, the most famous library in history. Founded over two thousand years ago, it sought to gather all the knowledge of the known world. Scholars from across the Mediterranean came to study astronomy, mathematics, geography, medicine, philosophy, and literature. Yet one of history's greatest mysteries remains: what happened to this remarkable institution, and what priceless knowledge disappeared with it? Was it destroyed in a single catastrophe, or did it slowly fade away over centuries from neglect? Beyond Alexandria, we will explore a forgotten world of lost libraries and vanished collections stretching from Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt to medieval Europe, Baghdad, and China. Discover the remarkable stories of librarians, scholars, explorers, and rulers who dedicated their lives to preserving knowledge. We will encounter lost books, missing histories, ancient scientific works, and literary treasures that survive today only as fragments. This lecture is an exploration of one of history's most compelling questions: What have we forgotten? And how libraries shaped civilization and why their loss continues to fascinate us centuries later. Whether you are a lover of history, literature, archaeology, or simply enjoy a good mystery, this special Lecture on the Go will leave you wondering. What secrets of the past may still lie hidden, just waiting to be rediscovered? Fascinating indeed! Upcoming topics in the 2026 series: \*Philosophy 1: Great Minds of the Western World: Goethe to Kant! - (2027) \*Philosophy 2: Great Minds of the Eastern World: Chuang Tzu to Dalai Lama - (2027) Legacy of Triangle: How a New York Factory Scandal changed North America - (September 2027) So book your plans now! This event is for all levels and walkers, there are a few steps here and there to navigate, but mostly on one level. This event in a non-walking event. The lecture begins on the steps of Old City Hall at the northeast corner of Bay Street and Queen Street West, and has a ticket price of $20.00 per person, but **free with the yearly membership pass**. **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
INTERMEDIATE+ Indoor Volleyball
Sat, Nov 28, 3:00 PMIMPORTANT Please add yourself to the waiting list. If you are selected, you will be contacted to pay $15 deposit to reserve your spot. Priority given to higher skill levels & good attendance. REFUND POLICY Refunds available with at least 24 hours notice. OTHER INFO Last-minute availability/questions? WhatsApp your volleyball level to +1 (905) 514-9499. Cost to be split among participants (e-transfer eriqyau@gmail.com or cash after the session) Level: Intermediate+ (can comfortably serve, bump and set) Number of courts: 1 Max participants : \~14 Each of the 2 teams will have 1-2 subs who will rotate in. Mix up the teams as often as possible. Photos/videos may be taken during the session, to be posted for the participants, and promotion of future events. LOGISTICS: 1. Upon arrival, the free parking (Lot S2/S3 closest) is between the main Hangar entrance and the large exterior aircraft door (where the side doors may be open as a shortcut). 2. The entrance is the main Hangar entrance. Upon entry go into the lobby and turn left at the first ramp, you will see a ball hockey rink, continue past the rink and you will see our 2 indoor volleyball courts. 3. No food or breakable containers on the court. No alcohol allowed in The Hangar 4. Clean indoor non marking footwear is required to be worn. Please do not wear the shoes you are going to play with while walking into the facility 5. Washrooms available but Change Rooms & Showers NOT available at The Hangar 6. We will provide your group with up to 2 volleyballs per court to use during the rental. We suggest you use our volleyballs as balls that get stuck up on the netting will only be retrieved once in a long while by Hangar staff. WELCOME MESSAGE Join GTA Volleyball for some exciting indoor volleyball, where you can showcase your skills, work on team building, and stay active! This event is a great opportunity to meet new people, socialize, and engage in friendly competition. Get ready for 2 hours filled with thrilling matches, laughter, and making new connections. Don't miss out on this chance to combine your love for volleyball with social networking and team work!
TOPHATs Gardens, Galleries, Museums and Beer
Sat, Nov 21, 5:00 PMJoin Lawrence, your top hatted host, for lunch, followed by visits to Maple Leaf Gardens, Allan Gardens, Image Centre, Mackenzie house, and Textile Museum $$ and our social at The Duke of Cornwall. At Noon, we will meet at Mick E. Fynns for a light lunch and perhaps a beer before we do our discovery walk. https://www.mickefynns.com/ At 1 pm, we will cross College Street to Maple Leaf Gardens to peruse the three floors of historical photographs. https://www.mattamyathleticcentre.ca/ At 1:30 pm, we will walk over to Allan Gardens to checkout the flaura and fawna. I like the turtle pond and the desert plants. https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/beaches-gardens-attractions/gardens-and-horticulture/conservatories/allan-gardens-conservatory/ At 2 pm we will walk over to the Image Centre to see Immortal: Portraits of Aging by photographer Avondale. https://theimagecentre.ca/ At 2:30 pm we will visit Mackenzie House, home of the first Mayor of Toronto. https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/history-art-culture/museums/mackenzie-house/ At 3pm, we will walk over to the Textile Museum to see Indigenous Fashion wear. https://textilemuseum.ca/programming/ There is a fee for entry to this museum. If you are a Toronto Public Library card holder, you may get a pass from their MAP pass. https://tpl.ca/using-the-library/services/map/ At 3:30 pm, I will be ready for a beer and our social at the Duke of Cornwall. https://dukepubs.ca/duke-of-cornwall/
One-Shot Anthology 2026 - Boundary
Sun, Dec 6, 4:00 PMHi Writers, The One Shot Anthology is BACK this year. What’s this, you ask? This is where writers have 24 hours to write a complete story. Completed works will be compiled together in a book, to be released in digital and physical formats. Brainstorming, plotting, and basic outlining are permitted beforehand. No actual writing (e.g. penning sentences that go in the actual story) is allowed until the day of the one-shot challenge. Featuring cover art by Lu Sakhno! **The Theme**: The vote has ended with ***Boundary*** as the winner! **Time**: Begins December 6th 11am EST sharp. As people begin completing their stories, they will have the opportunity to exchange their works for feedback and editing. Writers will have until Monday December 7th at 11am to finish, edit, and submit their works for inclusion in the 2026 anthology. **Virtual**: Discord server: [https://discord.gg/3fGAeHP](https://discord.gg/3fGAeHP) **In-Person:** The Blake House, located at: 449 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2G8. We have the basement area from 11am to 4pm. Writers are welcome to stay longer, but the owner asked that we move upstairs at 4pm, as there is another scheduled event later in the day. We also ask that in-person participants help support the venue by purchasing something (a drink and/or snack). **Donations**: This event is free to attend, but this year we are asking those who are financially able to donate \~$10 to the group to help cover the cost of the anthology's cover art. Cash will be collected day-of at the Blake House, or e-transfers can be sent to gillian.secord@outlook.com (please include a note it is for Toronto SFF) **Story Submission:** A Google form will be available for people send in their completed stories. Watch the comments section to this post. **AI**: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate stories is strictly prohibited. When submitting stories to the anthology, participants will be required to certify that no AI was used in the creation of their stories. **Rights and Anthology Inclusion:** Participating in the writing session does not mean you are obligated to include your story in the anthology. Only stories submitted to the Google form by 11am on Monday December 7 will be included. Submission via the Google form would indicate you grant permission for your story to be published in the anthology in print and digital formats. All other rights, including copyright and reprint rights, remain with the author.
TFS Presents an Alfred Hitchcock Double Feature!
Sun, Nov 29, 6:00 PMJoin us to enjoy two essential Alfred Hitchcock films that showcase two very different aspects of the legendary director's genius. *Notorious* (1946) brings together espionage, romance, and psychological suspense, while *To Catch a Thief* (1955) trades danger and uncertainty for the glamour of the French Riviera, witty comedy, and romantic mystery. Both films feature Cary Grant, while Grace Kelly and Ingrid Bergman each bring unforgettable performances to Hitchcock’s distinctive world of romance and suspense. Together, they demonstrate Hitchcock’s incredible ability to transform love stories into thrilling cinematic experiences, making this a perfect double feature for anyone looking to experience the style, elegance, and suspense of classic Hollywood on the big screen! Purchase Tickets Here: https://paradiseonbloor.com/purchase/703747/
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