Casual Groups Toronto

Casual Walk - Union Station to Stadium Road Park (Free)

Join us for a scenic waterfront walk starting from the heart of downtown Toronto — Union Station — and making our way toward Stadium Road Park. We’ll enjoy a relaxed stroll through some of Toronto’s most iconic areas, taking in city views, waterfront scenery, and the fresh lake breeze. This is a great opportunity to get some steps in, explore the city, and connect with fellow meetup members in a casual outdoor setting. **What to expect:** ✅ Easy-paced walk with plenty of time to chat ✅ Beautiful downtown and waterfront views ✅ A chance to meet new people and catch up with friends ✅ Relaxed, social atmosphere Whether you’re new to the group or a regular member, everyone is welcome! **Meeting details:** 📍 **Start:** Union Station 🏁 **End:** Stadium Road Park 🚶 Distance: Approximately 3 - 4km ⏱️ Duration: Approximately 1 hour 👟 Pace: Easy / social pace Bring comfortable shoes, water, and your good vibes. Looking forward to walking with everyone! 😊 💬 **Stay Connected:** **[Join WhatsApp Group Chat](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV7PTQJLHF_vOb6ND0PxA0jHX3JYviVJR7BNsByG8PUMzR3w/viewform)**

Freestyle Socials: Dazed and Confused

Watch a comedian summarize important science. Badly. Dozens of new papers explore how to fix trust in media/polarization. But who's got the time to read all that?! Instead, we had host of Dirty Science Comedy [Lexa Graham](https://rfrtpc7s.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Flexagraham.ca%2F/1/010101a0d3f296c0-e2f2a81a-5e69-408d-b54b-e3544b34afd7-000000/5tnH1hJzE_Lql76TNClYt27ZUTs=474) skim through the most important ones and put together hilariously half-baked PowerPoints. Have a laugh as Social Scientist/CBC Host [Anthony Morgan](https://www.anthonymorganscience.com/) and Misinformation researcher [Aviva ](https://rfrtpc7s.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.avivaphilippmuller.com%2F/1/010101a0d3f296c0-e2f2a81a-5e69-408d-b54b-e3544b34afd7-000000/YxkEMgvOQcgQiE8Y20A1jup9xto=474)[Phillip-Muller](https://rfrtpc7s.r.us-west-2.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.avivaphilippmuller.com%2F/2/010101a0d3f296c0-e2f2a81a-5e69-408d-b54b-e3544b34afd7-000000/r5k0CdUQy49PoRqAbw4E2wCwwlY=474) correct her most egregious errors. Then help them decide the merits of each paper in Freestyle Socials fashion! Never tried Freestyle Socials? They're[ simple](https://freestyle-socials-marketing.base44.app/view/6ab52aa6606d598d180b9047). **THE HOST:** Asks a question like "Should we pee in the shower?" **YOU:** Pick a side. **THEN:** Share ideas about why your friends might switch! **THE ONLY RULE?** Switch sides anytime you're surprised or laughing! **THE GOAL?** Better conversations in 3 easy steps: Disagree. Laugh. Repeat! Example Questions: * If it turned out most food had spiders in it, would you wanna know? * Health Canada stars recommending eating dirt. Eat it? * Should we sit or stand to wipe our butts? (We swear all related to the research believe it or not!) Help a comedian, TV Host and a misinformation expert explore science's newest ideas about why the world is falling apart (and how to fix it) for a night of interactive comedy! **[>>Get Tickets<<](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dazed-and-confused-divided-we-laugh-tickets-1998797717780)** This game is supported by the [RCIScience](https://www.rciscience.ca/) **Event Agenda:** **\*\*6:30 PM — 7:30\*\*** Pre-event Social hour **\*\*7:30 PM — Welcome\*\*** A quick hello, then we get into it. **\*\*7:40 PM — Warm-up\*\*** Funny questions, audience participation, and a playful introduction to the theme. **\*\*7:50–8:25 PM — PowerPoint Round One\*\*** Two surprising research ideas, translated into comedy, conversation, and weird questions for the room. **\*\*8:25 PM — Interactive Break\*\*** Grab a drink, meet someone new, and try a question from the card game. **\*\*8:50–9:25 PM — PowerPoint Round Two\*\*** More science, more surprisingly fun questions, and more chances to hear how other people see the world. **\*\*9:25 PM — Final Interactive Moment + Closing\*\*** One last question together, followed by closing remarks. **\*\*Expect:\*\*** comedy, actual science, small-group conversations, audience participation, and a throwable microphone.

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)

☕ Coffee, 🍦Ice Cream & 🥧Bakery Hopping: Midtown Toronto v5

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of coffee, pastries, pies, and bakery hopping through Midtown Toronto! ☕🥐🥧 📅 **Date:** Saturday, October 10, 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 2:30 PM 📍 **Meeting point:** [Outside Lawrence Station](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4CUZy1S2cLu2mLss7) **Entire Route:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/E666NUoTT8ZDVHP46](https://maps.app.goo.gl/E666NUoTT8ZDVHP46) Our planned route will be: 1. 📍 **Lawrence Station** – our meeting point 1. ☕ **[Denovia Cafe](https://maps.app.goo.gl/fmqWS3NGQEW8fKJB8)** – a calming neighbourhood café offering specialty coffee, matcha, seasonal drinks, and artisanal treats 1. ☕ **[De Mello Coffee](https://maps.app.goo.gl/GBHKeiuC9QpmqGBD6)** – a locally founded specialty coffee roaster 1. 🥐 **[L’amour Cafe & Pastry](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sr4m58cAGCa5vSrZ9)** – a neighbourhood café serving croissants, pastries, coffee, and other drinks 1. 🥧 **[Sweetie Pie Leaside](https://maps.app.goo.gl/FfZHNuRtNia8c9dN9)** – handmade pies, cookies, and other freshly baked treats 1. 🥖 **[Bomou Artisanal Bakery](https://maps.app.goo.gl/C8ifmnxaUSo8WcyEA)** – French-inspired breads, croissants, pastries, and chocolates 🚶 **Walking:** Approximately 4.4 km and 1 hour. The route is mostly flat. ⏳ **Estimated meetup length:** Approximately 2–2.5 hours, including time at the shops. Since we have several stops, some visits may be fairly brief. 😌 **No-pressure atmosphere:** Feel free to talk as much or as little as you like. There is no expectation to purchase something at every stop—just come along, enjoy the walk, and explore some local Midtown cafés and bakeries with us. 👟 Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.

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

***TRIVIA NIGHT AT AXIS CAFE - MONDAY, OCT. 19TH 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!!***

Toronto Professionals & Investors Mixer: AI, Capital & Cash Flow

Phenom Society hosts curated Toronto gatherings where business owners, operators, investors, and professionals exchange practical ideas and build valuable relationships. **Not a pitch night.** Not a guru seminar. Not a room full of people handing out business cards and hoping something happens. **The goal is simple:** bring useful people together around business, investing, financing, private markets, AI, and building in this economy. If you’re growing a business, managing clients, looking at investment opportunities, trying to understand where AI fits into your work, or just want to meet serious people in Toronto, come through. We’ll keep it casual, but intentional. **Expect:** \- business owners\, professionals\, and investors \- conversations around capital\, AI\, sales\, financing\, and investing \- real networking without the weird pressure \- people who are actually building\, investing\, or actively looking for better rooms **This is a good fit if you are:** \- a business owner or founder \- a professional interested in investing\, business\, or private markets \- an investor or private\-market curious professional \- in sales\, finance\, real estate\, lending\, or professional services \- building with AI or trying to understand how it applies to your work \- looking to meet serious people in Toronto without the usual networking\-event nonsense **This is probably not for you** **if** you’re looking for a get-rich-quick pitch, a crypto hype room, or a room where everyone is trying to sell each other immediately. This event is for education, networking, and general discussion only. Nothing shared should be taken as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. **What happens:** 6:30 PM — Arrival + casual networking 7:00 PM — Short welcome / room framing 7:10 PM — Open networking + real conversations 8:30 PM — Wrap **Space is limited to 20 people** so the room stays small enough for real conversations. **RSVP** if you want to meet sharper people in Toronto building around business, capital, AI, and wealth.

Brunch at Solena Brunch Bar - Saturday, October 24th, 2026 @11:00 AM

Hi Ladies, Come enjoy a delicious brunch with a Mediterranean twist on **Saturday**, October 24th, 2026 at **11:00 AM** at Solena Brunch Bar. The venue offers a wonderful variety of brunch options and beverage selections. Vegan choices are also available. The restaurant is bright and tastefully decorated with attentive waitstaff. The gratuity will be automatically added. Click [here](https://www.solenabrunch.ca/menu) for a link to the brunch menu. Meet friends and make some new ones while enjoying a lovely Brunch. Each participant will cover their own food and drink costs. **There is a non-refundable / non-transferable $5.00 cover fee** to attend this group event. This charge will reserve your spot, help with group costs and hopefully minimize no shows. **Payment of the $5 cover charge is due by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th, 2026.** After this date, non payment of the cover fee will result in the Member's name being moved to the "not going" list so that those "waitlisted" have an opportunity to attend the Brunch. In consideration of others, if you are not able to attend, please advise 48 hours prior to the event to allow other people on the waitlist to have your spot. No shows and less than 48 hours notice of non-attendance will be noted. 2 or more such occurrences will unfortunately lead to removal from the group. Thank you all for your understanding and consideration. Looking forward to connecting soon! Here are the details for the $5.00 e-transfer - E-mail - [weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com](http://weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com/), Security Question - What is the time of the event? **Eleven** Hope to see you there!

THE GREAT TORONTO SLICE-BY-SLICE PIZZA CRAWL!

TOPHATs Asian Comedy $$ and Waterworks Happy Hour

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an evening of Crafty goodness, Local food and Asian Comedy. At 5:30pmish we will meet-up at the Waterwork Bar. I'll be there a little early to secure a table for our group, so look for my top hat. https://www.waterworksfoodhall.com/restaurants/waterworks-bar There are lots of food options in the Waterwork Food Hall. My eye is on Hanoi Bites Vietnamese sandwich, though Rasta Pasta may be my meal if I am more hungry. https://www.waterworksfoodhall.com/restaurants At 7pmish we will walk over to The Rivoli, where we’re escaping Thanksgiving with an all-Asian comedy lineup featuring headliner Rahul Topiwala, birthday boy and host Anto Man-Ming Chan, Alia Rasul, Rush Kazi and Jordan Hanoun. Big laughs, great comedians, and absolutely no obligation to sit through your racist uncle’s dinner-table material. Follow the link below for your tickets on Eventbrite $22.90 or you can pay more at the Door. [asiancomedyallstars.eventbrite.com](https://asiancomedyallstars.eventbrite.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgVicmlkETEwNGpuU2h6OUtrNFZucnRQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvY-guwsm5bXVN7IJxWFHjc9CBZ4MARk97Xg8cCPf_X1q-u6czMfJceDrJ45_aem_9fpi8sYDZUWdwW_o4NpQLg)

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)

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.***

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.