Esports Toronto

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 🕕 Monday, August 24th 7:00PM - 9:30PM 💲**Women: Free Admission** 💲**Men: $20 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.

Testing Craftsmanship Evolving in the Age of AI | Toronto Meetup

**Testing Craftsmanship Evolving in the Age of AI \| Toronto Meetup** AI isn't replacing testers, it's reshaping what testing craftsmanship means. After two decades of watching the discipline evolve, one thing has stayed constant: the testers who win are the ones who keep growing their judgment, not just their tool stack. Join The Test Tribe's 15th Toronto Meetup for a deep, honest look at where testing craftsmanship is headed as AI reshapes the role, and what still can't be automated away. **Event Details** ● Date: 26 August 2026 ● Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET ● Venue: [20 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2B8, Canada](https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUfTxyU1LuVJfX1Y6) **What's on the Agenda?** **Testing Craftsmanship Evolving in the Age of AI** **Speaker: Jacky Zhang, Test Architect, General Motors** Drawing on two decades of hands-on experience in automation, computer vision, OCR, and large-language-model experimentation, Jacky traces how testing craftsmanship has evolved through major technology shifts, and argues that AI is the next transformation, not a total disruption. He'll unpack the real barriers to AI adoption in testing, hallucination, limited generalization, compliance constraints, infrastructure cost, and unclear ROI, and make the case that lasting testing value still depends on stable engineering foundations, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of quality goals and human needs. **How This Meetup Solves Your Problem** If your team is being asked to "adopt AI in testing" without a clear picture of what that actually means day to day, this session cuts through the hype. Jacky offers a grounded, practitioner's view of where AI genuinely helps, where it falls short, and how testers can evolve from script executors into quality strategists, knowledge architects, and human-centered risk explorers. **Why You Should Show Up** * Understand which testing foundations remain essential even as AI capabilities grow. * Get a clear-eyed view of AI's real barriers: hallucination, generalization, compliance, cost, and ROI. * Learn how to reframe your own role as AI reshapes what "testing" means. * Meet fellow testers, automation engineers, and QA leaders from Toronto's testing community. **Become a Speaker at The Test Tribe events** Wish to share your insights with the community at a future event? Submit your talk idea [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8xebmOBD2WYXwGKWj7GteY-tMLaj-aZzQk88MAsE0LUiMUQ/viewform) and our team will get back to you, if the idea resonates with them too. **About The Test Tribe** The Test Tribe is the world's largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 700+ events and 150K+ members across 130+ countries, we bring testers together to learn, grow, and connect through meetups, conferences, cohorts, masterclasses, and more. By RSVPing, you agree to our [Terms and Conditions](https://www.thetesttribe.com/website-terms-conditions/) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.thetesttribe.com/our-privacy-policy/) and consent to be contacted by The Test Tribe and our event partners.

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

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

Dinner in Little Portugal: Milou

Model Mondays - Spotlight On Model router in Microsoft Foundry

AI agents rarely rely on a single model to solve every task. In this episode of Model Mondays, we'll explore how model router helps developers apply a hill-climbing approach to agent development by continuously finding better models for different steps in a workflow. Learn how to evaluate models, compare performance across providers and model families, and dynamically route requests to the model best suited for each task. Through discussions and demos, we'll show how model router helps agents improve quality, efficiency, and cost by treating model selection as an ongoing optimization process rather than a one-time decision. *** * [Explore the Resources](https://github.com/microsoft/model-mondays) * [Read the Newsletter](https://aka.ms/model-mondays/newsletter) * [Continue the conversation on the Discord](https://aka.ms/model-mondays/discord)

Salsa at the Park: TechTank Fiesta ☀️💃

🚨👉 To RSVP for this event, head to our [Luma event page](https://luma.com/techtank-dancing-fishes). RSVPs are intentionally closed on Meetup.👈🚨 [https://luma.com/techtank-dancing-fishes](https://luma.com/techtank-dancing-fishes) 🌳 **Salsa at the Park \| TechTank Summer Social** 🌅💃 ​Get ready to move, mingle, and spice up your summer with TechTank! ​Join us for a fun afternoon of salsa, music, and community at the park. Learn the basics and groove along with **our salsa instructor,** **Hadi, and his assistant, Cat,** who will guide us through beginner-friendly steps and help everyone get into the rhythm. ​**This salsa class is designed for complete beginners.** No experience is needed, just come ready to have fun! ​**What to expect:** ✨ Beginner-friendly salsa dancing 🎶 Latin music and good energy 🌞 Outdoor summer vibes ​No coding required, just bring your energy and get ready to dance! 💃🕺 ​💃 Fiesta! Before we hit the dance floor, join us for the **TechTank Sunset Soirée Day Party** at Trinity Bellwoods Park! 🌅✨ Spend the afternoon soaking up summer vibes, meeting the community, and enjoying music, drinks, and good energy before we transition into an evening of salsa and dancing. ​✨ Optional add-on event: [https://luma.com/techtank-sunset](https://luma.com/techtank-sunset) ​*Please note: Sunset Soirée Day Party is a separate event. Tickets and registrations are sold separately through the link above.* ​Come dance, laugh, and celebrate the end of summer with TechTank ¡Agua! 🌅✨

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

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)

🌅✨TechTank Sunset Soirée✨🌅

🚨👉 To RSVP for this event, head to our [Luma event page](https://luma.com/techtank-sunset). RSVPs are intentionally closed on Meetup.👈🚨 [https://luma.com/techtank-sunset](https://luma.com/techtank-sunset) Summer deserves a grand finale, and we’re ending the season in style! ​You're invited for an unforgettable **day party experience** at Trinity Bellwoods Park!! Spend the afternoon surrounded by vibrant summer energy, good music, colourful fits, refreshing drinks, and an incredible community that knows how to celebrate. ​Whether you’re coming with friends or flying solo, expect a gathering filled with new connections, great conversations, and one last summer memory before the season ends. 🌞✨ ​🌈 **Dress Code:** Sunset-inspired, colourful summer fits (see mood board). Think orange, red, pink, green, and sparkling touches. Elevated looks encouraged: dresses, cute tops, button-ups. ​What to expect: 🍹 **Drinks:** Non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided! BYOB for alcoholic beverages. *Trinity Bellwoods is a designated alcohol-permitted park. This event is 19+. Please note that organizers will not be providing alcohol.* 🍴 **Food:** Meals and bites will be served 🎲 **Activities:** Fun activities, games, and plenty of time to mingle 🌈 **Vibes:** Golden hour energy, festival-inspired atmosphere, and unforgettable summer moments ***Early bird tickets are selling fast! Don’t wait!*** ➡️ [https://luma.com/techtank-sunset](https://luma.com/techtank-sunset) ​📍 Trinity Bellwoods Park 📅 Sunday, August 30 ⏰ 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM ​💃 **Keep the vibes going!** If you’re feeling the rhythm, join us for our **Salsa at the Park** happening separately after the day party. Learn new moves, meet new people, and dance the night away with a fun instructor-led salsa session. Beginners welcome, no experience needed! ​Optional add-on event: [https://luma.com/techtank-dancing-fishes](https://luma.com/techtank-dancing-fishes) ​*Please note: Salsa at the Park is a separate event and ticket + registrations are sold separately, available at the link above.* ​See you at the soirée

All-Level &Beginner Friendly $10 Drop In Saturday Morning @ CA Badminton

:Saturday Morning Drop In Cost $ 10 \*\*\* \* Included Plastic birdies, please try to have cash and pay before playing. \*\*\*(Cash Only) (Cash Only) (Cash Only) Location: 1370 Birchmount Rd, Unit 6 \*The close intersection in Birchmount Rd & Lawrence Ave. Time: Saturday 9:30 AM - 12 PM \*\*\*9:30 AM- 12 PM 3 courts available \*\*\*\*\* \*Please bring your own racquet, \*Please bring indoor gym sport shoes. (Change shoes in the club) \*\*\* \*This weekly gathering is for all levels (beginner to advance) badminton players. \*No outside food allowed. \* This event is for the purpose of playing friendly double games and for all levels of players from beginner to advance. Please do not use this as an opportunity to do training and singles games. Attendance in effect -please give at least 24hr notice in advance for cancelation so others may have time to react. Late show and no-shows maybe permanently removed from group and unable to rejoin. \*Only registered members can participate; visitors are not permitted. If you wish to participate, please register as a member first, and then view the event details and participation instructions. ❤️Friendly reminder: We will send you a message every Saturday after 3 PM to ask if you want to participate in the activity. It's first-come, first-served.❤️💕 \*\*\*\*\*\* ⚠️⚠️⚠️ To ensure efficient use of event slots and fairness, all registered participants must confirm their attendance with the group administrator before the specified deadline (if a waitlist exists). * Before the deadline, registered members have the right to cancel and priority. To ensure fairness, if no response is received after the deadline, the waiting list member has priority. If you do not confirm your attendance within 72 hours before the event, or are absent, your slot may be reassigned to a waiting list candidate or a new member. This rule aims to ensure fairness and maximize the participation opportunities for all members. Since the venue cost is shared by all confirmed participants, 🛎️ those who do not attend must notify the administrator before the deadline. Failure to notify the administrator before the deadline will result in payment of the venue cost. Thank you for your understanding. *Please note: Failure to pay the venue cost will result in your cancellation of membership. Slot allocation is based on the order of candidate responses. To ensure fairness and better coordination, when a registered candidate cancels their slot, the administrator will send a separate notification to all candidates each time slots open. Due to limited availability, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis based on response time. *If you need to cancel your participation, please notify the administrator at least 24 hours before the event. Late cancellations will incur venue fees. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. *To ensure fairness and transparency, each participant needs to confirm individually. Members who fail to cancel their registration and complete payment within the specified time will be permanently disqualified. Please note that if you confirm participation on behalf of another member, you will be responsible for that member's event costs. To maintain fairness for all participants, please inform your friends that they must also confirm. *In the event of repeated violations, the administrator reserves the right to make the final decision. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. * After reading the event details, members can contact the administrator message.

Wednesday $5K GTD - *NO ANTE* Freezeout!! $150/35k