Casual Meetups Toronto

Trivia at Old Flame

Let's go back to Old Flame, in the Distillery District, for their trivia game. Lots of fun. Tasty food and beer. The game itself starts at 7. They do not take reservations, so at least some of us should plan get there early to grab a table.

PUB CHESS LIBERTY | TUESDAY TOURNAMENT & CASUAL CHESS

Join us Tuesday at Left Field Brewery for five rounds of quick chess, followed by casual games. New players are welcome, and experienced tournament players will find plenty of competition. The tournament is casual and unrated, with results counting toward the Pub Chess Liberty Leaderboard: [https://www.torontochessclub.com/leaderboard](https://www.torontochessclub.com/leaderboard) DETAILS Boards open: 8:00 PM Round 1: 8:30 PM Format: Five rounds of 5+3 Tournament ends: Around 10:15 PM Casual games: Until 11:00 PM Entry: $10 by cash or card Advance registration: Not required Left Field Brewery 40 Hanna Avenue, Suite G1 Toronto, Ontario Schedule updates: [https://www.instagram.com/toronto_chess_club](https://www.instagram.com/toronto_chess_club)

Astronomy on Tap

Quench your thirst for astronomy at The Great Hall in Toronto! It'll be another fun evening of pints, astronomy news, mind-expanding talks, games, prizes, and Dunlap merchandise for sale! Beer and other beverages are available. Following all the talks, there will be plenty of time for you to have all your cosmic questions answered by astronomers from the Dunlap Institute and the University of Toronto. \- No cover and no tickets required \- Starts at 8\. Recommend you plan to arrive around 7 to get a decent seat\. Astronomy on Tap T.O. is sponsored and organized by the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics with the participation of astronomers from the David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Toronto.

The Casual Friday Night Cocktails and Conversations!

Hello everyone, **Kick off the weekend with a relaxed Friday night of cocktails, conversation and good company!** Join us at Playtime Bowl in Toronto for a fun and easygoing evening where the focus is simply on meeting people and enjoying ourselves. Whether you arrive on your own or bring a friend, come grab a drink, join the conversation and spend the evening getting to know some new faces. \*Joined by my other groups so we can certainly anticipate a fabulous, fun turn out! \*Dinner menu and reserved seating for us when we arrive (so bring your appetite if you like :) Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) meetup.com/soulcity/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Details:** **The Casual Friday Night Cocktails and Conversations!** • **Meet and mingle** with a friendly group in a casual atmosphere • **Enjoy cocktails and conversation** without the pressure of a formal event • **Make new connections** while starting your weekend with some laughs and good company **^ Fun Ice Breaker games** Come as you are, settle in and see where the conversation takes you. Sometimes the best Friday nights are the ones that aren't complicated! -Free Parking all around the venue (Play Time Bowl) as well \*One beverage and/or appetizer to support the staff and venue \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (HST is included) \*No extra charge for those attending Laser Tag :) Payment can be made **in cash at the event** or, for your convenience, **in advance by e-transfer to [steveflemming11@gmail.com](mailto:steveflemming11@gmail.com)**. If paying by e-transfer, please include **your name** in the message so your payment can be easily identified. Thank you! \*No extra charge for those attending the earlier Laser Tag event :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Please arrive between 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm (if you can)** **Where to find us?** (You will see me (Steve Flemming) (and the group) when you walk in through the front entrance in the main bar/seating area \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Friendly Reminders:** Located just south of 401 and just off of Dufferin (on west side) \*Parking is Free (located on both sides of building) Closest subway station is Yorkdale Mall -10 minute walk from the mall subway station \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

TRIVIA NIGHT @ AXIS! (Dundas St. W) $5 event fee. 3 prizes + 2 Jackpot Prizes

***TRIVIA NIGHT AT AXIS CAFE - MONDAY, NOV. 23RD 2026*** ***$5 event fee + $5 minimum purchase (hopefully more) from the Axis Cafe.*** ***$3 from everyone's $5 event fee will go to the 1st place team.*** ***$2 from everyone's $5 event fee will go to the 2nd place team.*** ***For instance, if 25 play, the 1st place team gets to split $75 between them and the 2nd place team gets to split $50.*** ***Three*** ***other food voucher prizes from the Axis Cafe will be in play as well.*** ***TRIVIA QUESTIONS BEGIN AT APPROX 7:15 PM.*** ***The Axis Cafe, located minutes N of High Park, on Dundas St. West. There's lots of room and we will have most of the restaurant to ourselves.*** ***As always, we'll be able to set up multiple teams of 4-5 max per table. If possible, try to sit with other group members you've never met before. This way you'll be able to "meetup" with some possible new friends!! That's what it's all about!!*** ***Look for us near the front stage. This is where our emcee, Tony Krolo will be doing his thing.*** ***Please bring exactly $5 cash. Thanks.*** ***After our own grand prize The Axis Cafe's normal prize structure is $20 $15 and $10.*** ***Just see me (Alex) when you arrive and I'll get you set up!!*** ***IMPORTANT NOTE*** ***Outside food or drink is an absolute NO-NO!!*** ***The (no pressure) Trivia consists of 3 parts, music, visual and general knowledge. Playing on a team is a great way to break the ice with other members of our group. It's all for fun and we always have a lot of laughs at our Trivia events.*** ***IMPORTANT NOTE*** ***The Axis Cafe is mainly made up of low tables, unlike what we had at Kramer's.*** ***The Axis Cafe is accessible. Use the side entrance ramp.*** ***There is one washroom located at the back and 2 more downstairs.*** ***Our Quiz Master Host, Tony Krolo is also a stand-up comic with Yuk Yuk's, so this makes it even more fun!!*** ***TRIVIA START TIME is approx 7:15pm, so do your best to get there early!!*** ***Trivia ends at around 9:15PM and after that we'll all have a chance to hang out together and socialize a bit more if you wish.*** ***TRANSIT*** ***From Line 2 take the #40A or 40B Dundas W bus to Pacific Ave. The Axis Cafe is located about 2 minutes west of there.*** ***PARKING*** ***There is street parking on McMurray Ave. right by Axis. There is a Green P Lot on Pacific Ave. S of Dundas St. W., a short walk east of Axis.*** ***As always, let's come with a positive attitude and a great big smile. I'm sure that we'll have a lot of laughs!! We always do!!*** ***WE WILL HAVE SEPARATE CHEQUES*** ***LET'S ALL HAVE A BLAST TOGETHER!!*** ***WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU @ THE AXIS CAFE!!***

Casual Weekday Pickleball (8 AM–4 PM) | Only $5/hr for All levels

**Looking for affordable daytime pickleball games during the week? Join us!** We are organizing casual weekday play from 8:00A**M to 4:00 PM** at **The Backyard Pickleball Club** for just **$5/hr ($10 per 2-hour session)**. Players of **ALL LEVELS** are welcome! **IMPORTANT: Please Read Before You Sign Up!** **RSVPing directly to this Meetup event does NOT reserve a court for you. This listing serves as an announcement to bring players together. All coordination happens strictly through our private WhatsApp group!** To prevent spam, we automatically approve requests only from local GTA area codes. To join: 1. If your phone number has a non-GTA area code, please send an email to **playtogether.ca@gmail.com** with your **Name** and **City/Location** so we can manually approve your request. 2. Once in the group, discuss your preferred days and times with other members. 3. **When 4 or more players commit** to a specific day/time, we will request the club to open a court/session for us to play together! ### **Event Highlights & Format** * **Affordable Play:** Just **$5 per hour**—a budget-friendly way to stay active! * **Flexible Format:** Enjoy 2 hours of open play with other members. If we have a large group, we can split courts by skill level. If it's a smaller group, we can use a ball machine for practice. * **Friendly Community:** Come out, have fun, and enjoy the game! If you have any feedback, questions, or ideas for improvement, feel free to reach out to me directly on WhatsApp. * **Location Flexibility:** While our primary venue is **The Backyard Pickleball Club**, if it’s too far for you, feel free to use our WhatsApp group to find hit around partners and organize sessions at other courts near you! ### **Important Notes** * **Self-Guided Games:** This session is purely for recreational play among participants. **No formal lessons or coaching are included.** * **Host Availability:** As the organizer, I may not be present at every session. However, the staff at **The Backyard Pickleball Club** are friendly and always ready to assist you when you arrive! * **What to Bring:** Please bring your own **Pickleball/Tennis court shoes** (non-marking) and a **Pickleball paddle**. * * **Send an email to playtogether.ca@gmail.com** with your **Name** and **Your pickleball level and start playing! See you on the court!**

Badminton Enthusiast

ATTENTION: Due to many first timers signed up the event but no show, I have no choice to charge the first timers $10 per person as deposit via etransfer to me no later then Friday night. There is no refund for no show. If you show up, then I will pay the balance back to you at the end of the badminton event. My email address is: [lingseilau@yahoo.com](mailto:lingseilau@yahoo.com) Racket & Birdies: Everyone has to bring your own racket and at least one birdie with you. Court fee: It will be informed at the comment section by 4pm. Cost per person is either $216 (for 4 courts), $162 (for 3 courts) or $108 (for 2 courts) divided by the number of players attended. My email address for etransfer is: [lingseilau@yahoo.com](mailto:lingseilau@yahoo.com)

Easy Social walk @ Moore Park Ravine

Still chasing fall vibes? Or recovering from too much Halloween fun? Come join us for a Social Walk at Moore Park Ravine. A chill stroll, and good company. We’ll start at Yonge & St. Clair and wander down toward Moore Park Ravine, soaking in the fall scenery (or what’s left of it!). It’s an easy 7.6 km walk, about 2 hours at a relaxed pace. After the walk, we’ll grab a coffee and snack nearby to warm up, unwind, and chat about the sights, the season, and whatever else comes up. ✨ A perfect low-key way to spend your afternoon, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors. 📍 Meet-up: Yonge & St. Clair intersection 👟 Bring: Comfy shoes, water, light snacks & a good mood 💵 Cost: $3 (cash or e-transfer to mech.mandeep@gmail.com)

Toronto’s BIGGEST Language Exchange Social Event Party + Bonus Class by [TILE.]

**Join [TILE.]** at the **most popular Saturday Language Learning Social Event & Party in Toronto! 🍁** **[TILE.] = Toronto International Language Exchange [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tilelearning/) & [Website](https://www.tilelearning.com/)** **[TILE.]** now has a **2-for-1 special event,** which includes: **1.** From **[6:30 - 7:15 PM](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher):** An optional $5 small group 45-minute **[English language class](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher)** taught by an award-winning certified language teacher with 10+ years experience (OCT, University of Toronto PhD researcher, MA, BEd & HBA) **2.** From **[7:15 - 11 PM](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto):** Our usual huge group **[BIGGEST LANGUAGE EXCHANGE SOCIAL EVENT AND PARTY IN TORONTO](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto)** (Cost: *$5, unless you already paid for the same day 6:30 English class right before, in which which case the 7:15 social is FREE)* Both events happen Saturday on the 2nd floor of the Madison Pub (14 Madison Avenue). ***Attend either or both events for $5!*** **Join us for:** **✅ 💬🌎🎉 Language Exchanges and Learning in a Fun Setting** **✅ 🤝🗣️🥳 Meeting New Friends & Networking** **✅ 🃏🎲 🂱 Group Games & Activities** **✅ 🎸🎤🎧 Bonus Multilingual Music (on special event days)** **✅ 💃🎵🕺 (Post-event) on-site Madison Pub Dancing, Piano Bar, Singing & More!** **✅🍔🍺🍟 On-site Appetizers, Drinks and Food for Purchase at the Bar & Restaurant** Get your Ticket at the door OR buy a [$5 digital ticket online here](https://www.tilelearning.com/events). Meet Toronto locals and international friends. Talk to language teachers and speakers to learn English, French, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and much more! Join us for board games, conversation, dancing, singing, and more! Make sure to get a nametag from one of our helpers. *You **must** read the full event description below before attending. By attending, you agree to all the terms listed.* **[TILE.] Toronto International Language Exchange** event details: * We are on the 2nd floor of the Madison pub on the patio with all the international flags! *The dance floor opens around 10 PM, and the live piano bar singer start around 10:30 on the 1st floor.* **PAY** **$5** right at the event by **CASH, CREDIT, or DEBIT**, or **SEND $5 E-TRANSFERS** to: **JOHN@TILELEARNING.COM**. You can also support the bar by buying a drink or appetizer. \-\-\-\-\-\- **IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER – Meetup Group** By attending any TILE events, including these ones, you acknowledge and agree to the following: * *The organizers and hosts of TILE events are are not liable for any loss, injury, damage, or other unforeseen outcomes that may occur before, during, or after any event.* * *Participation in TILE events is entirely voluntary and at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own safety, personal belongings, transportation, behavior, and well-being. It is your responsibility to assess the risks involved in any activity or location and to act accordingly.* * *TILE and its organizers do not provide insurance and cannot guarantee the safety, accuracy of information, or quality of venues, third-party services, or other attendees.* * *By attending, you release TILE, its organizers, and affiliates from any and all claims or liability, and you agree to conduct yourself respectfully and in accordance with local laws and venue rules.* * ***If you do not agree with this disclaimer, please do not attend TILE events.***

Practical Philosophy Social!

Get to know your fellow hikers more intimately with a night of Practical Philosophy. In partnership with the Practical Philosophy Meetup I thought it would be a fun a social ! **How does it work?** We select a topic like monogomy vs pologomy and divide people in groups of 6-8 with a moderator (so conservations are respectful) ten questions are asked and everyone has a chance to give their take on the subject. Get to know your fellow hikers on a deeper level! You may be surprised! **Opposing views are of course**

French at the Royal Conservatory

Join us for an evening of French conversation at B Espresso Bar in the atrium of the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music (near St. George station)!
We welcome all levels of French, and it's free\*.
Venez pratiquer votre français! \*While there is no fee to attend this event, guests are expected to purchase something from B Espresso Bar, in accordance with RCM's restrictions on usage of the cafe atrium space. **Building location:** The Royal Conservatory is at 273 Bloor St W, between Varsity Stadium and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). There are entrances off Bloor St. and Philosopher's Walk. If you enter from Bloor St through the large glass doors, follow the hallway on the left beside the staircase and turn left at the end. (Closest TTC: St. George) **Notes and restrictions:** The host may or may not attend this event. Attendees are encouraged to seat themselves at two or more adjacent tables, as needed. Please form groups of 6 people at each table; do not rearrange chairs and tables to accommodate more people, as this obstructs the narrow walking space. Guests are expected to order something from the cafe, and are asked to please refrain from bringing outside food or drink. Attendees must leave the building at 8pm when the cafe stops serving. **Contributions:** If you are a regular with us and would like to support the group, please send any contributions by e-transfer to [diskutomeetup@gmail.com.](http://diskutomeetup@gmail.com.) The yearly donation goal and amounts received year-to-date will be tracked anonymously on [this google sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18GfqYsis8Cf2XGg4KsKQJsY_0Fv3bsSQHwJAxvC1Km8/edit?usp=sharing). Thank you so much for your support.

🤝 Fast Friends: Meet New People & Make New Friends | Board Games | 25–45