Antique Collecting Toronto

Toronto Personality Matched Speed Dating Event

**� Speed Dating from Home – Meet Toronto Singles Live on Zoom** A straightforward, fun way to meet local singles without stepping out. Join from home, get paired with Toronto singles your age, and have real conversations on Zoom. A host manages everything so you can just relax and enjoy. **Register under your age group:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=661.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toronto&groupurlname=cosplay-collective-social-mixer-and-gathering&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=661.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toronto&groupurlname=cosplay-collective-social-mixer-and-gathering&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=661.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toronto&groupurlname=cosplay-collective-social-mixer-and-gathering&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=661.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toronto&groupurlname=cosplay-collective-social-mixer-and-gathering&ar=55+&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited. --- 🎯 **Perfect for:** - Singles who prefer a hosted, structured experience - People fed up with swiping who want actual conversation - Singles in Toronto who want to meet people from home - Toronto locals after personality-matched dates - Busy professionals who don't want to waste evenings **How It Works** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Fill in the matching quiz** – Helps us find your ideal matches for the evening. 3. **Hop on Zoom** – Join the call and your host will walk you through it. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Toronto singles. 5. **Get matches** – Mutual matches shared after the event. **Event Details** - **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home - **Location:** Wherever you're comfortable – no venue, no travel - **Host:** Experienced host steering the session - **Vibe:** Laid-back one-on-one chats with Toronto locals - **Matching:** Driven by personality quiz results - **Rounds:** Multiple short one-on-one rounds - **Tech:** Zoom, webcam, and a stable connection ⭐ *"10/10. The host was fantastic and I actually had fun on the dates."* – Toronto first-timer --- ✨ Speed dating from home — easy, fun, and personality matched. ❤️‍🔥 ✨

Lockpicking Monthly Meetup

Come out to our monthly meetups if you are: •New to lockpicking and want to learn. •Experienced with locks and lockpicking and excited to teach and exchange knowledge. We have lots of loaner locks and picks for people to try without needing any supplies of their own. Join the Toool Toronto discord https://discord.gg/fuamRhuAdD We are now going back to primarily an in-person meeting. If you would like to join online, its best to bring this up in the #meeting-night-discussion channel beforehand and then find us in our Meeting Room voice channel on Wednesday night. This event is hosted at a volunteer run makerspace: Site 3 coLaboratory 718R Ossington Ave Toronto, ON M6G 3T7

Pink Pace Collective - 3K to 4K Run

Come run with Pink Pace Collective 💕🏃‍♀️ A women’s running community built around movement, connection and feeling safer together. ***Meet at the community centre doors*** ✨ All paces welcome no one gets left behind 💕 Come solo or bring a friend 🏃‍♀️ Run, jog or take it at your own pace 🤝 Meet new women and build community 🌙 For evening runs, reflective gear/lights are encouraged Please arrive 10–15 minutes early so we can meet, warm up and head out together. Community over competition. Run together, safer together. 💗 Follow @pinkpacecollective for upcoming runs, updates and events.

TOPHATs Village Idiots and Rock Stars at the AGO

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host for and evening of Beer and Free Entry to the AGO. On Monday, get your FREE pass to the AGO by following this link. https://ago.ca/visit/free-wednesday-night At 6 pm, we will Meet-up at the Village Idiot for our social. They have a great selection of import and craft beers. Lots of good local dishes to enjoy. At 7 pmish, we will cross the street to the AGO to gain FREE entry. I recommend taking a screen shot of your pass on your phone to enable fast access. Our first exhibit will be Melissa Auf der Maur: My ‘90s Rock Photographs on https://ago.ca/exhibitions/melissa-auf-der-maur-my-90s-rock-photographs Then we will meander our way over to the The Marvin Gelber Print and Drawing Study Centre, where we will see prints, drawings and photographs. https://ago.ca/research/print-and-drawing-centre

Sunday's Best [AGO]

Coed 6s Volleyball League | Novice–Intermediate (18+) | Fall 2026

🏐 **Coed 6s Volleyball League (15+) — Novice to Intermediate** Come bump, set, and spike your way into our fall Coed 6s Volleyball League at the Miles Nadal JCC! This recreational league is the perfect way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy structured weekly play in a supportive and friendly environment. Whether you’re signing up solo or bringing your whole crew, we’ve got a spot for you! *** 🏐 **League Details:** 📍 **Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through the Spadina doors) 📅 **Season Dates:** Sept 9 – Dec 16, 2026 ⏱ **Assessment Night:** Sept 9, 7:30–10:00 PM 🕗 **Game Nights:** Wednesdays, 8:00–10:00 PM (2 courts) 🎯 **Skill Development**: 7:30–8:00 PM (optional warm-up and drills before matches) *** 🏐 **How to Register (Required in Advance):** RSVP on Meetup does not reserve your spot. You must register through our system. **Individual Registration:** • $240 + tax We’ll place you on a balanced team. Can’t make the assessment night? No problem — we’ll place you based on your registration info. 👉 [Register as an Individual](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=kMQ2mj0) **Team Registration:** • Regular: $1350 + tax Teams play with 6 players on court (max roster size: 8). At least 2 players identifying as women should be on the court whenever possible. 👉 [Register as a Team](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=yn6PDwO) 📞 Register by phone: 416-924-6211 ext. 0 💡 **Late Registration:** Spots may be available after the start date, but registration will close once teams are full. Individual placement after the assessment night is subject to availability. *** 🏐 **Other Info:** • Open to novice–intermediate players, ages 18+ • All equipment provided - just bring clean indoor shoes, water and any volleyball gear • Friendly, inclusive atmosphere • Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis *** Come ready to play, connect, and have fun — we can’t wait to see you on the court this summer!

TOPHATs Photography, Nutcrackers and New Zealand!?!

Join Lawrence, you top hatted host for an evening of New Zealand craft and culinary, followed by LUMINOUS 2026: A Photography Exhibit and then A Legacy in Motion: The National Ballet of Canada at 75. At 5:30pm, we will meet at the patio upstairs at Hemmingways for our social. I'm going to have Boston Clam Chowder with their Sandwich of the Day, and wash it down with a Triple Bogey Lager. http://www.hemingways.to/ 142 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON M5R 1A8 At 6:30 pmish, we will pay our tabs and walk over to the Heliconian Club, to see their LUMINOUS 2026: A Photography Exhibit. Luminous Photographers: Linda Briskin, Brianna Caryll, Lucie Collins, Martha Davis, Kye Marshall, Denise Roberts, Jana Skarecky and Henrietta Walmark Performers: Taivi, Brianna (Bri) Clarke, Kate Marshall Flaherty, Bianca Lakoseljac, Kye Marshall, Elizabeth Ruth, Jana Skarecky and JC Sulzenko Guest Photographers: Simone Creed, Grace Dan, Vivian East, Florence Guttman, Nola McConnan and Tanya Murdoch https://torontoheliconianclub.wildapricot.org/event-6747477 35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2E3 At 7:30 mish, we will walk to the TD Gallery at the Toronto Reference Library, to see A Legacy in Motion: The National Ballet of Canada at 75. Highlights: Stageworn costumes from Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and other popular ballets Over 40 original costume designs by nine designers Visual timeline of the history of The National Ballet of Canada Vintage posters and programmes Examples of benesh notation (the choreography equivalent of sheet music) Archival photos, stage designs and more https://tpl.ca/programs-and-classes/exhibits/trl-exhibits/ 789 Yonge St Main Floor, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8

Impressionist Afternoon Tea + 3 Exhibits at the AGO

On **Sunday, October 18th**, join me for an **Impressionist Afternoon Tea in the Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge to celebrate the connection between art, atmosphere and indulgence.** Inspired by the luminous colours and expressive brushstrokes of *[Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art](https://ago.ca/exhibitions/impressionist-revolution-monet-matisse-dallas-museum-art)* we saw last month, this seasonal Afternoon Tea offers an elegant, leisurely escape into art, conversation and thoughtfully crafted flavours that reflect the beauty and softness of this exhibit. Delicate savoury selections and whimsical pastries are designed to evoke sunlit gardens, countryside picnics and the romance of Impressionism. Since Afternoon Tea includes free admission to the Gallery, we will see more Impressionism art that was not part of our August visit - **Reality & Reverie: Canadian and European Painting Beyond Impressionism**, **Steam: Impressionist Painting Across the Atlantic**, and a new exhibit that will open the day before - **In Plain Sight: Highlights from the AGO’s Collection of Historic Picture Frames**. **I** **have booked a table for Sunday October 18th at 2:30pm, and can add members to it.** **COST** Adult: $80 + taxes + gratuity = $104.80 Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes** **\- everyone goes on the waitlist until confirmed\.** * **I will reach out to provide my email address for the etransfer of $109.80 and I will call in to add you to our table. Once I receive confirmation, I will inform you and move you to attending.** * There are no refunds. A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 3 days prior and the Waitlist will be removed at that time. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: 1:45pm inside the entrance to the right side of the AGO at 317 Dundas St. W. We will then scan our tickets and head over to the exhibits, prior to Tea.** **Note: We must enter the AGO together for our tea reservation.** **EXHIBITS** **Reality & Reverie: Canadian and European Painting Beyond Impressionism** (Level 1 Gallery 127) **Steam: Impressionist Painting Across the Atlantic** (Level 1 Gallery 116) **Highlights from the AGO’s Collection of Historic Picture Frames** (Level 1 Gallery 115) **Meet me for Afternoon Tea: at 2:30pm in front of the** **Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge (Level 1)** (Please do not go to our table before I get there) Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

TOPHATs PickleFest $$ at Hendersons

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an afternoon of getting pickled! Bold flavours, wild pairings, and pure brine-fueled fun. With 60+ local vendors, music, and laughter around every corner, the city turns into a playground for your tastebuds. ***First 2,500 entrants each day receive a FREE door prize!*** I will do my best to hold a banquet table for our group! Wear something green as this is the colour theme. Henderson Brewing Co. https://picklefestcanada.com/events/toronto/ 128a Sterling Road, Toronto, ON General Admission - **$20.95 + fees (I payed around $30 with tip)** Nearby, if you want to take-in the new MOCA exhibit which opens this weekend. https://moca.ca/ 158 Sterling Rd #100, Toronto, ON M6R 2B7 If you are looking for some bargain buys, Uncle Terry’s World-Famous Bargain Blowout 151 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2B7

Mississauga Age Matched Local Speed Dating

**UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled and is now set to begin at 5:00 PM on Sun, Oct 4 (local time).** Virtual speed dating hosted over Zoom for singles residing in Mississauga. Participate in brief individual rounds while being paired according to your age group, all from the comfort of your home. Simply confirm your attendance and we will contact you with the complete information. Availability is restricted and the gathering might be called off if attendance is insufficient.

Vaughan Speed Dating for Serious Locals

**UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled and is now set to begin at 5:00 PM on Sun, Oct 4 (local time).** Virtual speed dating hosted on Zoom for singles living in Vaughan. Enjoy brief individual sessions paired by age group from the comfort of your home. Simply register your attendance and we will contact you with the complete information. Availability is restricted and the gathering might be called off if participation is insufficient.

October ART Crawl: Tour 3 top West End private galleries/spaces ($10 per person)

We will continue with our monthly **Art Crawls**! ***Please read everything over first.*** \*\*\*Our only ART Crawl in October will be on Saturday 10th (12:30pm-2:30pm) This is the Saturday of **Thanksgiving** long weekend. Note: the **12:30pm START**-time. 16 people/members each time. **$10 per person.** **\*\*\*Sent via e-transfer when you signup/rsvp.** **I'm not able to HOLD space for you.** ***--We will visit 3 different*** (downtown/west end/east end) galleries each month **(with short walks between each one)** Each month will be different galleries and/or artist-run centres. \*\*We'll meet the Gallery owners/artists/directors--who will lead us in tours and conversation at each stop. NO weather cancellations---**we will carry on!** NO cancellations/no refunds or any [re-scheduling](http://re-scheduling...if/) if you cannot make it. \-\-\-Check your calendars and PLAN ahead if you can join us\-\-and please arrive on time\. We're not able to wait for you\. Sorry\. Are you Interested in ART/artists--**and learning/visiting the exceptional local galleries we have in Toronto? With other MEETUP members** Saturday October 10th ***(12:30pm-2:30pm)*** Once I have 16 **confirmations** from Meetup members (you)--I will email you the start location of our ART Crawl!! Next week. **Our first stop**. Bloor/Lansdowne (we then head WEST) If interested, please email me $10. Include your first name only, and email address for a reply. **I will then confirm you.** And will firm up our itinerary with you in a few days. See you on Saturday October 10th--if you're confirmed--watch for an email directly from me!! ***We will do this again in November*** and ongoing all Winter---as we find some interesting spaces and exhibitions. Each month will be posted separately. **October 2026 is posted now.** You can email me directly here: torontoisculture@gmail,com Greg Thanks (Please understand I have NO space for any guests you may wish to bring with you. I am limited in group size based on the GALLERY instructions)