Esports Toronto

FREE (Normally $15): The National Franchise Show Toronto — Sept 19–20

## FREE ADMISSION — normally $15! Use promo code OWNABIZ26 when registering. Free-ticket quantities are limited, so register early. The National Franchise Show brings together more than 190 established franchises and new business opportunities across a wide range of industries and investment levels. Meet representatives face-to-face, explore full- and part-time opportunities, ask questions in a no-pressure setting, and attend free seminars about franchise ownership, financing, legal considerations, government assistance programs, and more. DATES & HOURS Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM LOCATION The International Centre — Hall 5 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON GET FREE TICKETS https://admin.unityeventsolutions.com/tix-pub/?eid=FRANCHISETORF2026&cid=4ee2e7e2-686b-4d32-b1be-57d99a547bd5 Enter promotion code: OWNABIZ26 EVENT DETAILS https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/toronto-fall-visitor Please note: This is a third-party event organized by The National Franchise Show / National Event Management. A Meetup RSVP does not replace ticket registration; use the ticket link above and apply the promo code.

Port Credit Nature Walk with the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups as we enjoy a wonderful Saturday with a fun leisure walk through parts of Port Credit and also check out some of the live Street performances as well. Many of us will return to our gathering place after our walk for dinner, cold beverages and the sun set. \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 2:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 2:30) We will meet out side of **Stonehooker Brewing Company, 866 Lakeshore Road East Mississauga, O**N **L5E 1E1.** This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small adventure out to Port Credit, near the water and also to check out all the amazing live music during there annual blues and jazz festival. Event Details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer) **Event Details:** **Port Credit Nature Walk with the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival** \*We can stop and rest at different spots, bathroom breaks, take some lovely scenic photos, group shots and share some laughs \*Check out some awesome live music during the walk (Many bands will be playing this afternoon) \*Play a couple fun ice breaker games as well to help build some bonds \*Great way to make new connections and build upon our existing friendships \*Head for dinner and beverages after the walk and festival \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time, Parking and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet out side of **Stonehooker Brewing Company, 866 Lakeshore Road East Mississauga, O**N **L5E 1E1.** \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 2:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 2:30) **Parking Car when arriving:** \*Park your cars behind the Brewery (lots of parking) then meet us out front. Look for me (Steve) and the group. (easy to find) (In between Dixie and Cawthra right on the Lakeshore) Go Train will take you there by Union Station too :) Free parking behind the Brewery :) \*If you need a ride (leave a comment below and someone might be in your neighbourhood) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon! :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

THUG Equinox-kickoff edition!

As a **special-edition\* THUG event**, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Houdini Usergroup event on Monday September 21, to kick off the week of Equinox! Stick around Tuesday and Wednesday for workshops, presentations and physical interaction of the like-minded! We will of course be having presentations Monday night as well -- covering RBDs and COPs -- AND there will be a special giveaway! Pick up an H22 tshirt and your very own FLIP plushy :)) Please RSVP so we get enough food+drink for everyone. Else... we'll see you there! For Tuesday and Wednesday registration, click [here](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/houdini-hive-equinox-tickets-1996727885857?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=181bf58c2b) to register. \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- *\*we will return to Thursday default setting; Monday only for this occasion!* \*\*presentation schedule of speakers will be posted in due time :)

Contemporary dance - weekly class | Beginner Friendly | Toronto North

Instagram @nina.philflow A contemporary dance class for anyone who wants to explore movement — no experience needed, just an open mind and comfortable clothes. Each session may include a mix of: * Movement fundamentals and body awareness * Improvisation and play * Short choreographic phrases * Simple partnering and group dynamics We work with ideas like weight, flow, momentum, and sensing — building a physical vocabulary that's accessible whether you've never danced before or come from another movement background. **Where:** 155 East Beaver Creek Rd, Richmond Hill **When:** Every Saturday 2:30-4:00pm **Cost:** $25 for 1st session \| $45 drop\-in \| $40 come with a friend or 4\-class pack \| $35 for 8\-class pack **About the Instructor** Nina holds an MA in Dance Performance from Trinity Laban, London (UK), and has taught in London, Toronto, Waterloo and Hong Kong. She brings a warm, exploratory approach to every class and believes dance is for everyone. **What to Bring** * Comfortable clothes you can move freely in (long pants recommended) * Socks — avoid very slippery ones * A bottle of water Looking forward to dancing together — feel free to reach out if you have any questions. For dance tips, class snippets, and book recommendations, follow along on Instagram **@nina.philflow** link for sign-up and more info: https://forms.gle/dbtx7awqKRqdT45t5

After Work Pool Social🎱 | Women Attend Free | Come Solo, Meet New People

**Social Pool Night in Downtown Toronto (King & Spadina)** **Details:** 📍 FunMix Downtown 393 King St W, Toronto 🕕 Tuesday, September 8th 2026 7:00PM - 9:30PM (we often stay a bit later!) 💲**Women: Free Admission** 💲**Men: $25 entry (Cash or e-Transfer to dean@tbcpool.org)** Join us for a relaxed and social evening of pool right in the heart of downtown. Whether you're wrapping up your workday nearby or just looking for something different to do in the city, this meetup is designed for people who enjoy good conversation, a bit of friendly competition, and a lively atmosphere. Hosted at FunMix Billiards, ESports and Mahjong, a modern and vibrant space just off King & Spadina, this event brings together a mix of players of all levels. You don’t need to be experienced — most people come to meet others, rotate through games, and enjoy the environment. Unlike our more community-style neighborhood events, this downtown session has a more social flow, with players rotating frequently so you’ll have the chance to meet a variety of people throughout the night. Women attend free, and no pool experience is required. **What to expect:** * Drop-in friendly pool games (8-ball or other games) * Rotating play so everyone gets involved * A mix of beginners, casual players, and regulars * Music, energy, and a central downtown setting * BCA Rules (no bar rules!) Come solo or bring a friend — most people show up on their own and quickly find a group to play with.

Free ESL Practice and Support

The Church of St. Timothy is excited to offer support to newcomers in Canada. Our goal is to provide conversational language practice through informal instruction and feedback in a welcoming and diverse community. All levels welcome! We invite all new-comers, English language students, visitors to Canada, parents of children temporarily attending schools in Toronto, international university students, and anyone looking to enhance their language skills. We aim to build community where friendships can flourish, in order to help participants establish meaningful connections, learn about life in Toronto, and access practical resources as you settle in to this new city and country. We begin every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with time to socialize. Our formal program begins at 10:30 a.m. Each week we will have different activities and topics, including practicing English conversation, reading short articles, learning about common pronunciation and grammar mistakes, etc. Our volunteers would love to get to know you and offer gentle and constructive feedback to help you improve your English!

Magic the Gathering: Going Commander

Every Wednesday Night! Free Magic The Gathering Commander games at Hairy Tarantula, hosted by Toronto Gaymers! Please note: Masks are required in store! For more information and to RSVP please over to harryt.com/events

Mobile and Modern AI Observability

Join us for exciting talks about mobile observability and cool demos on observing AI applications! We have two new speakers with exciting new content. **Again special thanks to Nokia and Mark Prosser for hosting us at their downtown office.** **Agenda:** 6:00-6:15 PM: Arrivals and introductions 6:15-6:40 PM: Talk 1 6:40-6:45 PM: Q&A 6:45-7:20 PM: Talk 2 7:20-7:25 PM: Q&A 7:25-8:00 PM: Wrap-up and networking **Talk 1: Mobile Observability - Ben Joseph (Grafana)** **Talk 2: Modern AI Observability - Aishlee Kailey (Grafana)**

Frost Bite Tournament (Freeze out)

Monthly Deep-stack $300/40K NLH

FOST Conference Toronto (Free Tickets)

**Important Note**: This conference is hosted by our partner, apidays. They have graciously provided 100 free tickets (value of $1,000/each) exclusively for AICamp members. Visit the [event website](https://bit.ly/4y16NwX) to claim your free ticket (first come, first serve) use the code: **AICAMPVIP** FOST Toronto 2026 brings together API, AI, and platform engineering leaders to explore the next evolution of the API economy: APIs built for AI agents. For a decade, we built APIs for humans to consume, then for mobile applications. Today, a new class of consumer is emerging—the AI agent. Unlike developers, agents don’t browse developer portals; they discover, interpret, and interact with APIs autonomously. apidays Toronto 2026 explores what it takes to make APIs Agent-Ready and how organizations can prepare for a new machine-to-machine economy, covering API Strategy in the AI Era, APIs for AI Agents, AI-Ready APIs, Agent Experience, MCP, Agentic Workflows, API Governance & Gateways, API Security & Resiliency, Agent Tooling, and more. **On the Schedule** (Detailed schedule coming soon) From hands-on workshops to real-world case studies, explore the full agenda, featuring a wide range of topics, including API monetization, security, AI-driven automation, and emerging technology trends. **Featured Speakers:** * Jason Chomik, Director at Financial Data Exchange * Kin Lane, Founder at API Evangelist * Ruchika Suryawanshi, SDE at JPMorganChase * Mansi Mittal, Senior Software Engineer at Booking.com * Indranil Sinha, PhD, Founder & Head of QA at Marginalen Bank * Arunkumar Amaran, Technology Manager / Leader at Macys * Yuri Shelke, Distinguished Engineer at Capital One * Krishna Reddy Munnangi, Senior Software Engineer at WALMART INC. * Mark Boyd, Director at Platformable * Rahul De, Lead Site Reliability Engineer at Citibank * Hugo Guerrero, Developer Advocate at Kong * Pooja Mistry, Senior Developer Advocate at Postman * and 50+ more * **Conference Details** Visit the [event website](https://bit.ly/4y16NwX) for full details.

Saturday Static Bounty NLHM $110/12k+$15/8k Dealer Option $50 Bounty included