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Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 6

Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 6

Sun, Jul 5, 6:00 PM
From THUMBS UP THEATRE TORONTO - Celebrating 16 Years!
4.6

šŸŽ­ **Join us at** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 6!** Join us for one, two or three shows at today's Fringe. Today's lineup features an award-winning tango and ballet production, one of the festival's most promising new Canadian musicals, and an interactive improvised murder mystery where the audience secretly chooses the killer. We'll begin and end the day at Tarragon Theatre, with a stop at Theatre Passe Muraille in between. Click on "read more" below for full details. šŸ“… **Today's Schedule** ***2:30 p.m.*** **[Tango After Midnight](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/tango-after-midnight)** *Dance* * Presented by PointeTango, a 15-time Fringe Award-winning company and winner of both the Toronto Fringe Patrons' Pick Award and the B Street Collaborative Dance Award, making it one of the most decorated productions in the festival. * Features 2025 Canadian Tango Champions Erin Scott-Kafadar and Alexander Richardson, who combine Argentine tango and classical ballet in a visually stunning and highly original performance. * Blends world-class dance, cinematic projections filmed in Buenos Aires, and innovative design elements, offering one of the most artistically ambitious and distinctive experiences in this year's Fringe. * **[Video](https://youtu.be/mVFyQ2sgacM)** * Tarragon Theatre – Mainspace – 30 Bridgman Ave (Dupont – Bathurst-Dupont) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6750792,-79.4130606,17.03z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 55 mins * Ends: 3:25 p.m. ***5:15 p.m.*** **[Grey Spaces](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/grey-spaces)** *Musical* * One of the most highly regarded new musicals in the festival, having been selected as the First Runner-Up for the 2026 Adams Prize for Musical Theatre, a juried competition that recognizes promising new Canadian musicals. * Features an original contemporary pop score and an ambitious story that explores perfectionism, mortality and the pressure to succeed, giving it more thematic depth than the average Fringe musical. * New Canadian musicals are one of my favourite Fringe discoveries, and Grey Spaces stands out for its strong creative team, live musicians and emotionally resonant premise. * Theatre Passe Muraille – Mainspace – 16 Ryerson Avenue (Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6750631,-79.4130221,17z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 90 mins * Ends: 6:45 p.m. ***8 p.m.*** **[You Choose: An Improvised Murder Mystery](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/you-choose-improvised-murder-mystery)** *Comedy* * From the creators of the Best of Fringe-winning hit *Entrances and Exits* and the acclaimed *Murder at the Winterhouse*, this new improvised whodunit puts the audience in control. * A talented cast of Toronto improvisers creates a completely new murder mystery at every performance, with the audience secretly choosing the murderer while the performers remain in the dark. * Combining interactive theatre, improv comedy, and classic mystery elements, every show unfolds differently as the cast must build the story and solve the crime in real time. * Tarragon Theatre – Mainspace – 30 Bridgman Ave (Dupont Station – Bathurst-Dupont) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6750631,-79.4130221,17z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 9 p.m. *** šŸŽŸļø **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * āš ļø **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. šŸ’° **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. šŸ“ **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

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Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 1

Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 1

Tue, Jun 30, 10:45 PM
From THUMBS UP THEATRE TORONTO - Celebrating 16 Years!
4.6

šŸŽ­ **Join us at** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 1!** Join us for one or two shows at today's Fringe. Today's lineup features a thought-provoking new Canadian drama, and a delightful Roaring Twenties musical comedy. Best of all, the performances are at Factory Theatre, so there's no need to travel between venues. Click on "read more" below for full details. šŸ“… **Today's Schedule** ***7:15 p.m.*** **[The Vine that Withers](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/vine-withers)** *Drama* * An original new Canadian drama by May Tartoussy that explores timely themes of immigration, identity, economic pressure and the difficult choices people make while trying to build a life in Toronto. * A character-driven story set in a small cafĆ©, focusing on relationships and moral compromise rather than spectacle, making it a strong choice for audiences who appreciate thoughtful, realistic drama. * Offers a perspective and set of experiences that are underrepresented on Canadian stages, examining the challenges of starting over and pursuing stability in an increasingly difficult world. * Factory Theatre – Studio – 125 Bathurst Street (Queen-Bathurst) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/125+Bathurst+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5V+2R2/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34de1db5ece7:0x1a198efa3ee7bf95?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111)** * Runtime: 60 mins * Ends: 8:15 p.m. ***9:15 p.m.*** **[1920s Walking Around in a Dream](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/1920s-walking-around-dream)** *Musical* * Written by award-winning playwright Natalie Kaye, whose 2025 Fringe hit *With Victor & Priscilla* earned rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. * A witty Roaring Twenties musical comedy inspired by *A Midsummer Night's Dream*, featuring songs by Cole Porter, Fats Waller and Jerome Kern in new arrangements. * Produced by Unspoken Theatre in its 15th season, making it one of the stronger pedigree musical productions at this year's Fringe. * **[Video](https://youtu.be/KI273hNoub0)** * Factory Theatre – Mainspace – 125 Bathurst Street (Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/125+Bathurst+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5V+2R2/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34de1db5ece7:0x1a198efa3ee7bf95?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111)** * Runtime: 60 mins * Ends: 10:15 p.m. *** šŸŽŸļø **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * āš ļø **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. šŸ’° **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. šŸ“ **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

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Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 5

Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 5

Sat, Jul 4, 6:30 PM
From THUMBS UP THEATRE TORONTO - Celebrating 16 Years!
4.6

šŸŽ­ **Join us at** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 5!** Join us for one, two or three shows at today's Fringe. Today's lineup features an interactive comedy experience, a thought-provoking drama about AI and human connection, and a fascinating true-crime-inspired play based on the story of Canadian Olympian-turned-fugitive Ryan Wedding. Best of all, all three performances are at Sweet Action Theatre, so there's no need to travel between venues. Click on "read more" below for full details. šŸ“… **Today's Schedule** ***3 p.m.*** **[2-Man, No Show, Balls Out](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/2-man-no-show-balls-out)** *Comedy* * Created by acclaimed Fringe comedy duo 2-MAN NO-SHOW, whose previous work earned a five-star review from NOW Magazine and built a reputation for inventive, highly physical comedy. * Features performers Ken Hall (Netflix/TBS) and Isaac Kessler in an interactive "ClownProv" experience that promises to be one of the festival's most unique and audience-driven comedy events. * Known for breaking the fourth wall and embracing absurdity, making it a strong choice for audiences looking for something completely different from traditional stand-up or scripted comedy. * Sweet Action Theatre – 180 Shaw Street, Unit 106 (Shaw / Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6468947,-79.4175449,16z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 55 mins * Ends: 3:55 p.m. ***4:45 p.m.*** **[Imagined Love](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/imagined-love)** *Drama* * Created and performed by Tamara Almeida, an accomplished Canadian actor, playwright and screenwriter whose work has appeared on television, film and stage, bringing strong professional credentials to this intimate Fringe production. * Features dramaturgy by Haley McGee, one of Canada's most acclaimed contemporary theatre creators and a Dora Award-winning artist known for innovative and emotionally intelligent storytelling. * Explores one of today's most relevant topics—the growing role of artificial intelligence in our emotional lives—through a deeply human story about loneliness, heartbreak and connection. * Sweet Action Theatre – 180 Shaw Street, Unit 106 (Shaw / Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6468947,-79.4175449,16z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 55 mins * Ends: 5:40 p.m. ***6:30 p.m.*** **[El Jefe](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/el-jefe)** *Drama* * Inspired by the astonishing true story of Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who went from representing Canada at the Olympics to becoming one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives. * Written and directed by Nate Simpson, the play explores themes of ambition, morality and the seductive appeal of fame through a clever confrontation between a young athlete and his future criminal self. * A uniquely Canadian story that combines true crime, sports history and psychological drama, making it one of the most intriguing original plays in this year's Fringe. * Sweet Action Theatre – 180 Shaw Street, Unit 106 (Shaw / Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6468947,-79.4175449,16z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 7:30 p.m. *** šŸŽŸļø **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * āš ļø **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. šŸ’° **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. šŸ“ **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

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Thursday Night Comedy Show!  (Absolute Comedy) (Yonge and Eglinton) (July 23rd)

Thursday Night Comedy Show! (Absolute Comedy) (Yonge and Eglinton) (July 23rd)

Thu, Jul 23, 11:30 PM
From Soul City Social Club (Toronto, Canada)
4.6

Hello everyone, **\*Please kindly read carefully-thank you\*** Join us for a fantastic and hilarious evening of mix, mingling, getting to know each other; and of course a super funny comedy show at **Absolute Comedy!** \*Joined by my other social groups too so we can anticipate a fabulous turn out and night **Event Fee:** I will be in the front lobby (look for me-Steve & group) Early Bird Price: **20 dollars in advance (e transfer or pay me cash any day prior to the day of the event)** Day of Event Price **25 dollars day of and/or when you arrive (HST is included)** Cash or through e transfer to: steveflemming11@gmail.com More event details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer) **Event Details:** **Thursday Night Comedy Show! (at Absolute Comedy) (Yonge and Eglinton)** \*Please arrive between 7:30 & 8:00 for a little pre-show mingle which will be a great way to get to know everyone before the show starts \*You will see us in the front bar area of the venue when you first come in \*Plenty of parking on Yonge street and in residential area \*Walking distance (3-4 minutes) from the Yonge & Eglinton subway station \*You will be expected to purchase minimum beverage and/or appetizer once inside the comedy show to support the staff and comedians \*Dinner menu is also provided as well, so bring your appetite if you like :) Thanks for reading and signing up; going to be a great night!

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Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 2

Toronto Fringe Festival | Day 2

Wed, Jul 1, 7:30 PM
From THUMBS UP THEATRE TORONTO - Celebrating 16 Years!
4.6

šŸŽ­ **Celebrate Canada Day with us** **at the** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 2!** Today we're attending just one show: *Many Happy Returns*, one of the most acclaimed immersive productions in this year's Fringe. Your experience will begin with a 30-minute cocktail reception where you'll mingle with fellow operatives, soak up the 1920s speakeasy atmosphere, and prepare for a 60-minute time-travel mission. Created by the team behind multiple Fringe hits. Click on "read more" below for full details. šŸ“… **Today's Schedule** ***4 p.m.*** **[Many Happy Returns](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/many-happy-returns)** *Adventure – Unconventional Venue* * Winner of No Proscenium's 2025 Audience Award for Outstanding Immersive Work, making it one of the most acclaimed immersive productions in this year's Fringe. * Directed by Julie Cohn, whose previous immersive production *Meet Cute* won Best of Fringe, and creator of *Sorry 'Bout That*, a Fringe Top 5 selection. * Unlike a traditional play, this interactive time-travel adventure changes based on audience decisions, meaning every performance is unique and many attendees return multiple times to experience different storylines. * Feel free to dress up in 1920s garb! * This is a Canadian Actors' Equity Association production. * **[Video](https://youtu.be/ViPDQTRUQCg)** * Society Clubhouse – 967 College Street (Dovercourt-College/Dufferin) * **[MAP](google.com/maps/place/967+College+St,+Toronto,+ON+M6H+1A6/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34578a446d63:0x19d8c07c53748562?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111)** * 90 mins * Ends: 5:30 p.m. *** šŸŽŸļø **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) by clicking on the show link above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * āš ļø **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. šŸ’° **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. šŸ“ **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

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Outdoor RomCom Movie Night in Distillery District Festival

Outdoor RomCom Movie Night in Distillery District Festival

Sat, Jun 27, 11:00 PM
From šŸ†Toronto Social Club
3.9

Join us at **Lavazza IncluCity Festival** on **June 27** \- Perfect for singles who love great cinema\, good food\, and the beautiful chaos of unexpected love\. **Come see how it plays out — under the stars, in the heart of the Distillery District on June 27th.** šŸ“… Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 šŸ•— Time: Screening begins at 8:15 PM šŸ· Tasting Experiences: Join at 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM šŸ“ Location: Spirit Theatre, Distillery District, Toronto **Tickets:**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-dating-hub-international-yoga-day-puppy-yoga-singles-mixer-tickets-1990508339025?aff=meetup)[\[Buy Here\]](https://ci.ovationtix.com/36194/production/1277697?performanceId=11816723) **(must buy ticket from website - RSVP from Meetup doesn't count)** 🌐 Language: Italian with English subtitles šŸŽ­ Genre: Romantic Comedy šŸŽŠ Festival: ICFF Lavazza IncluCity Festival, presented by Rogers **TICKET & WEATHER NOTE:** šŸŽŸļø[ Get $5 off your festival ticket using our exclusive partner link](https://ci.ovationtix.com/36194/production/1277697?performanceId=11816723) Can’t make it June 27? Get $5 off the next day: * Use code dating5 to get $5 off the [June 27](https://ci.ovationtix.com/36194/production/1277697?performanceId=11816723) film or June 28 screenings **- [Baracoa](https://ci.ovationtix.com/36194/production/1277698?performanceId=11816724) or [I Swear](https://ci.ovationtix.com/36194/production/1277655?performanceId=11816644).** * šŸŒ§ļø *In the event of poor weather, the screening will be relocated to a nearby indoor theatre for your comfort. [Learn mo](https://icff.ca/our-theatre/)[re.](https://ci.ovationtix.com/36194/production/1277697?performanceId=11816723)* #### Can’t make it? Follow **[Toronto Dating Hub](https://www.torontodatinghub.com/)** for upcoming mixers & events!

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Meetup helps you find comedy events and shows in Toronto that match your sense of humor. It connects you with people who enjoy a good laugh and lets you discover upcoming comedic performances.

Yes, Toronto has various comedy events listed on Meetup. You can find shows ranging from stand-up performances to improv nights, offering something for every humor enthusiast.

You can search for comedy-themed Meetups in Toronto by browsing categories related to arts and entertainment on Meetup. Filter your search to focus on Toronto to see what's happening nearby.

Absolutely! You can join groups that focus on both producing and enjoying comedy. These groups often organize events and shows for members to attend and enjoy together.

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Yes, you can organize a comedy event by creating a group on Meetup focused on comedy shows. Invite other members to attend your show, whether it's an open mic night or a comedy fest.

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While Meetup connects you with comedy events, your enjoyment is subjective. Attend different shows to discover what aligns with your sense of humor and preferred comedic style.

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Group comedy events allow you to share laughs with others who enjoy the same humor. It's a great way to meet new friends who share your interest in comedy.

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