Casual Groups Toronto

New Venue - Are You Smarter than a Scottish Guy Trivia - Brazenhead

Join us at Simon's newest location - Brazenhead at Liberty Village : Are You Smarter Than a Scottish Guy? Put your knowledge to the test every Monday at Brazen Head! Join us from 7 PM to 9 PM for our weekly trivia night hosted by a witty Scottish host who’ll keep you laughing while you compete for prizes and bragging rights. Grab your friends, enjoy great food, cold pints, and plenty of laughs because this isn’t your average trivia night. I have 1 reservation for 10 for now for 6:30 pm . See you there. P.S. There may just be someone celebrating a birthday!

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)

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

***TRIVIA NIGHT AT AXIS CAFE - MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH 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 Dinner

Please join Ken and I for a meet and greet casual dinner at IL Fornello **When:** Saturday, August, 29th at 6pm **Where:** Bayview Village – 2901 Bayview Ave. Please let us know if you and your partner can make it by clicking yes. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Almost Jeopardy @ Bellwoods

One of the best breweries in the city; one of the most popular trivia formats. Worthy of checking out. Take two as the prior date was full. A table for 6 is the largest you can book so this time I have booked two tables for two teams. Enjoy your Labour Day with beer and trivia.

Casual Walk - Union Station to Stadium Road Park ($2)

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! 😊 **Event Fee** $2 **Cash** \- In person when you arrive at event **Etransfer** [themoja@outlook.com](http://mailto:themoja@outlook.com/) -->(use password **meetup**) **Credit Card** - [Click here](https://buy.stripe.com/bJeeVd3li4Cq3rS7Gh0oM00) 💬 **Stay Connected:** **[Join WhatsApp Group Chat](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV7PTQJLHF_vOb6ND0PxA0jHX3JYviVJR7BNsByG8PUMzR3w/viewform)**

Happy Hour @Thairoomgrand (York Mills) - Friday, September 4th, 2026 @3:00 PM

**Happy Hour Event!** Hi Lovely Ladies! Come join us for our upcoming HAPPY HOUR event at Thairoomgrand (York Mills) on **Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 3:00 PM**. Come experience authentic Thai cuisine in a beautiful and welcoming setting. The venue offers a 25% discount on appetizers and a great selection of cocktails, wine and mocktails. If your birthday is in September, the restaurant offers a free dessert. Click [here](https://thairoomgrand.com/menu/yorkmills) for a link to the appetizer menu. See the photos below for the beverage menus. Meet friends and make some new ones in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. 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, August 28th, 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 Happy Hour. **Note - attendees may bring one guest (subject to space availability) under this cover charge.** 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? **Happyhour** Hope to see you there!

Monthly Games Event

Movie trivia night @ Mom's Basement

Been quite some time since we came here for movie trivia. Let's do it again. Note - small venue gets very cozy. You must be ok with tight spaces/lots of people nearby. **🎬 Movie Trivia Night at Mom’s Basement! 🍿** **📅 Tuesday\, August 25\| 🕢 Starts 7:30 PM \(Nick will be there early to grab us a table\!\)** **📍 Mom’s Basement – 1430 Danforth Ave, Toronto** Lights, camera, trivia! 🎥 Join us for a fun and friendly night of[ ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moved-to-november-4th-feature-presentation-movie-trivia-moms-basement-tickets-1798357288059)**[movie trivia](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moved-to-november-4th-feature-presentation-movie-trivia-moms-basement-tickets-1798357288059)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moved-to-november-4th-feature-presentation-movie-trivia-moms-basement-tickets-1798357288059)at one of the coolest hidden gems on the Danforth — **[Mom’s Basement](http://momsbasement.ca/)**[!](http://momsbasement.ca/) Test your knowledge of classic films, cult favorites, and cinematic deep cuts while enjoying great company, good vibes, and maybe a few laughs over those tricky bonus rounds. **NOTE** - **while there is no charge for this event, members are expected to purchase a drink and/or food item to support the venue** Important - this an accessible venue. Entrance is flat to the sidewalk. Accessible bathroom on main floor. Do you know your Top Gun from your Naked Gun? Your Spielberg from your Soderbergh? Your Paxton from your Pullman? If you answered yes to any of these rhetorical questions, please join us on Tuesday, November 4th at Mom’s Basement for Feature Presentation Movie Trivia! There’ll be questions for all genres across all eras, so cinephiles of all kinds are welcome. It’s free to play and there’s prizes for winners, so frankly it would be silly if you didn’t attend. Shall we play a game? Space **is limited to 6 people per team**, so make sure to RSVP early! 🏆 **Prizes are up for grabs**, and bragging rights are on the line for the biggest movie buffs in the room. ### **FOLLOW US [@FPTRIVIA ON INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/fptrivia/) FOR MORE UPDATES! PLEASE?** Nick will be there early to save a table, so just look for him when you arrive! 🎟️ **Please respect your RSVP** — space is tight, and no-shows may miss out on future events. Bring your best movie knowledge and your team spirit — let’s make it a blockbuster of a night! 🍻

Short Reads Social #12: "Why Don't We Dream of Labour?" (Aug 25th)

Short-Read Socials are back! Come meet with like-minded and unlikeminded people to talk about the topic of the month. This time, we're thinking about **work and meaning.** *Why do some people feel like their work is meaningless? Is some work more inherently "meaningful" than others? Should work be something that necessarily has to fulfill us in the first place?* \-\-\- **How does it work?** * The event is casual. You can talk to anyone there with or without our prompt sheets, either about the month's topic or about whatever you want. * Open philosophical discussion, including for controversial topics, is welcome but be respectful :) * If you've read/watched/heard anything related to the topic of the month, feel free to bring it in! Not necessarily physically, but you can if you want... * If not, here are some thought-provoking reads to start you off (read as many or as few as you want): * [Why Is Everyone In Tech So Sad?](https://www.noemamag.com/why-is-everyone-in-tech-so-sad/) * [Workism Is Making Americans Miserable](https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/02/religion-workism-making-americans-miserable/583441/) (paywall-free version [here](https://archive.is/20260808071246/https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/02/religion-workism-making-americans-miserable/583441/)) * [The Nature of Meaningless Work](https://thestillwandering.substack.com/p/the-nature-of-meaningless-work?r=2zfszx&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true) * [What do Japan’s hikikomori reveal about our lonely world?](https://psyche.co/ideas/what-do-japans-hikikomori-reveal-about-our-lonely-world) * And as a throwback to our second book club meeting ever, Chapter 6: Why Do We as a Society Not Object to the Growth of Pointless Employment? of [David Graeber's Bullshit Jobs](https://nextcloud.quackhouse.ca/s/DMqpQD8wSR8WPcy) (pages 103-135 in the pdf or 193-244 in the text) * Feel free to post other recommendations (blogs, movies, tv episodes, video essays, etc.) in the comments!

Dine side by side with other solo diners — every Thursday in Toronto (#dine)

# Dine side by side with other solo diners. **Every Thursday. Everyone comes on their own.** We find and hold the city's most social seats for solo diners — you reserve yours and show up. ## The seats do the introductions. * **Conversation starts itself** You sit down with a hello, and talk starts on its own — side by side, there's no face-to-face interview, nobody performs, nobody's on a date. Counter seats have worked this way forever. * **The numbers agree** Nine in ten Gen Z diners say they enjoy dining alongside strangers, and one in three has made a real friend that way. People want an experience as much as a meal — and the city's restaurants have quietly had the perfect seats for it all along. We make them accessible: one held seat, every Thursday. Dinner can be a full meal or just a drink. The company costs nothing. * **You're part of the room** Alone at a table for one, you watch the room. Seated side by side, you *are* the room — a bartender pouring or a kitchen at work in front of you, good company beside you. That's the whole difference. ## How it works 1. Reserve a seat One tap, and we show you this Thursday's spot. A few details hold your seat. 2. You're expected Reminders arrive on WhatsApp before dinner. Walk in, show your reservation at the door, take your seat. 3. The counter does the rest Good food, side-by-side seats, and conversation that happens effortlessly. ## Nothing about Thursday is random. Every spot on our list is somewhere we'd happily spend an evening ourselves. We look for rooms where conversation already exists — lively counters, chefs at work, bartenders who know the city, places where coming on your own has always felt natural. Whether it's another #dine guest, the person beside you, or a conversation that starts on its own, you're part of the room from the moment you sit down. ## Good to know * ✓ Not dating, not networking — just good company * ✓ You only pay for what you order * ✓ Full dinner or just a drink — order what suits you * ✓ English-speaking company * ✓ Free to cancel until 4 hours before your reservation Coming on your own shouldn't mean being on your own — and the best seat in the house isn't always a table. Sometimes it's front row at the counter. **IMPORTANT** Seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

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.