Backgammon Toronto

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)

Feedback | An Open Mic Comedy Show @ Backroom Comedy Club

Ticket Link: **[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1974279855193](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1974279855193)** Welcome to **Feedback \| An Open Mic Comedy Show** at the **Backroom Comedy Club**! Get ready for a night filled with laughter, jokes, and good vibes. Whether you're a seasoned comedian or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy some live comedy. Come join us on **Sundays** at **10:00 PM** for a hilarious evening that you won't forget. Talented and non-talented lineups of comedians will be taking the stage to entertain you and keep you laughing all night long, and if they fail, owners Ariel Kagan & Brandon Sobel will offer feedback on sets at the request So grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to have a great time at the **Backroom Comedy Club**. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience some of the best or worst comedy in town!

🎱 Toronto 8-Ball Pool Tournament - ALL Players Welcome! 🎱

Come and join Toronto Billiards Club for a Tuesday evening 8-Ball Pool Tournament at Shoxs Billiard Lounge! This is a great opportunity to meet new people and compete in a fun and welcoming environment. **Current Registrations:** [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ucnSZkqThAbBH14VZ6hoJ1o3cKk8XVzl9qrxmFk6NG0/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ucnSZkqThAbBH14VZ6hoJ1o3cKk8XVzl9qrxmFk6NG0/edit?usp=sharing) **Tournament of Lives Format:** -Each round, players are paired up randomly and assigned a table -The first player in the pairing is the one breaking for that game -Players play one rack of 8-ball, and the loser loses 1 life -Once enough players have completed their games, a new round is drawn -A player who has lost all their lives is eliminated from the tournament **We will be using the official WPA/BCA 8-ball Ruleset found here:** [https://wpapool.com/rules/#rulesofplay](https://wpapool.com/rules/#rulesofplay) Event fees are **$30** payable by cash or e-transfer to an event host. Please contact event organizer regarding payment. E-transfer can be paid to dean@tbcpool.org Attendees are expected to adhere to TBC Meetup Rules at all times during the event. If you have any questions regarding rules or fees please contact an organizer directly. Thank you and see you there! TBC Admin

Comedy Dojo: A 4-Week Stand-Up Comedy Program (Live Feedback + Showcase)

**Ticket Link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980656124787](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980656124787?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **WHAT IS COMEDY DOJO?** Comedy Dojo is a 4-week stand-up comedy program designed for new comedians (0–2 years) and beginners who want real reps, real feedback, and real stage time, not vague motivation. This is not a lecture. This is not therapy. This is work. You’ll write, test, and refine a 3–5 minute stand-up set with live feedback from club owners, producers, and working comedians, then perform it in a public showcase at Backroom Comedy Club. **WHAT YOU GET** ✔ Weekly Sunday Workshops (6:00–7:45 PM) Hands-on sessions focused on: * Joke structure & fundamentals * Writing efficiently * Reading a room * Curation your own audience * Understanding how comedy rooms actually operates ✔ Live Feedback; Not Notes You’ll receive direct, honest feedback from: * Club owners * Producers * Professional, working comedians ✔ Guaranteed Stage Time Participants receive guaranteed access to open mics every Wednesday & Friday during the program (optional but strongly encouraged). ✔ Public Showcase / Initiation Ceremony All participants perform in a public showcase the following month; where everything comes together. ✔ Access to the Backroom Ecosystem Graduates gain pathways into the Backroom ecosystem (stage time, barking, show running, bar support, and more). No promises. Just access—and what you do with it. **WHO THIS IS FOR** * Brand new comedians * Comedians with 0–2 years experience * People who feel “stuck” and want structure * Anyone serious about learning stand-up properly No experience required. **WHO THIS IS NOT FOR** * People looking for a “safe space” * People who want praise instead of feedback * People unwilling to get on stage * People treating comedy casually This program is respectful, professional, and honest. **DATES** 🗓 Choose your cohort at checkout: * February 1 – February 22 * March 1 – March 22 * April 5 – April 26 🕕 Sundays: 6:00–7:45 PM (Wednesday & Friday mics run separately) **PRICING** 🎫 $300 Full Pay 🎟 Payment Plan: $150 deposit + 2 × $100 payments ($350 total) Capacity: 14 participants per cohort No refunds. Transfers to a future cohort may be considered. **LED BY** Brandon Sobel & Ariel Kagan Club owners, producers, and working comedians at Backroom Comedy Club. Comics who’ve come through this room now signed at Yuk Yuk’s, Absolute Comedy, The Corner, and beyond, including a Kill Tony Golden Ticket winner. **FINAL NOTE** Comedy Dojo is not about becoming famous. It’s about learning how stand-up actually works, from the inside of a working club. If you’re ready to put in the reps, welcome.

Volleyball 5-1 System & Tactical Play 1 — Play Smarter | Oct 17-Nov 14 (15+)

**Registration Required in Advance** RSVP’ing on Meetup does **not** reserve your spot. **[Register here](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=ym0RQmp)** ☎️ Or call **416-924-6211 ext. 0** Spaces are limited to ensure personalized instruction — register early! **Volleyball 5-1 System & Tactical Play 1 (15+) — Learn the System & Play Smarter** Ready to take your volleyball game beyond individual skills and learn how the pieces come together in a team system? **5-1 System & Tactical Play 1** is an intermediate-level clinic designed for players who already have solid fundamental skills and want to develop a stronger understanding of volleyball systems, strategy, and on-court decision making. This clinic focuses on the **5-1 offensive system**, helping players understand their individual responsibilities and how each position works together within the larger team structure. Sessions combine instruction, targeted drills, and game-like scenarios so you can learn not just **what to do, but when and why to do it**. **What You’ll Work On:** • **5-1 System:** Learn rotations, positional responsibilities, and how players move within the system • **Serve Receive:** Develop positioning, communication, and responsibilities within serve receive • **Transition Offense:** Learn how to move effectively from defence into attack • **Base Defense:** Understand defensive positioning and how to read developing plays • **Positional Development:** Improve timing, spacing, movement, and awareness within your position • **Decision Making:** Practice reading the play and making faster, more intentional decisions under pressure Drills are designed to simulate **game-like situations**, giving you opportunities to apply the system and tactical concepts in realistic scenarios. The focus is on playing **smart volleyball** — developing awareness, communication, positioning, and decision making rather than simply running through drills. **Who This Clinic Is For:** • Intermediate players with prior volleyball experience • Players who are currently playing or preparing to play in organized leagues • Players who have solid passing, setting, serving, and general gameplay fundamentals • Players looking to better understand team systems and tactical play **Please Note:** This clinic is **not recommended for beginners**. Participants should already be comfortable with the basic skills and rules of volleyball and have experience playing the game. **Location:** Miles Nadal JCC — 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through Spadina doors) **Format:** Intermediate group instruction combining tactical teaching, skill drills, and game-like scenarios **Why Join?** • Build a stronger understanding of the 5-1 system • Improve your positional awareness and movement • Learn how to make smarter decisions during play • Develop stronger communication and understanding of team responsibilities • Prepare for organized league and competitive volleyball • Take your game from simply knowing the skills to understanding **how to use them within a team system** Whether you’re preparing for your first organized league, looking to become a more effective team player, or want to better understand how the 5-1 system works, this clinic will help you **read the game, play with intention, and make smarter decisions on the court.** 🏐

Toronto East Weekend Gaming @ Face-to-Face Games

Welcome to the Sunday meetup for Toronto Heavy Boardgamers @ Face-to-Face Games! The purpose of this event is to meet up to play heavier / longer board games, and have fun while doing it! We will start off small and if there is sufficient interest we will add capacity for future events. **Scheduling details:** \- If you have a specific game that you would like to post for\, feel free to do so in comments\. In your post\, include the name of the game\, number of players needed for the game\, whether you are offering a teach or not\, and the start time \(please try to start before noon if possible\)\. \- If you would like to join a specific game that has already been posted\, feel free to comment on it confirming your participation\. Make sure you have noted the details posted by the host\. \- You are of course also welcome to organize / join games onsite on the day itself\, assuming sufficient players / tables are available **Rules around COVID:** \- Given this is a public event\, we respectfully ask that only i\) fully vaccinated individuals\, and ii\) those not exhibiting any COVID symptoms\, participate\. This requirement may change in the future based on provincial guidelines and group requirements **Admission Fee:** \- There are no table fees for this event

Wednesday Night Euchre

♥️♠️ We play **Euchre** at **Stout Irish Pub** in Cabbagetown **every Wednesday night**! New members are encouraged to join us, and all skill levels are welcome (but *some trick-taking game experience is required*). ♣️♦️ Solo attendees are encouraged, or bring a friend. Our social events are welcoming and inclusive and an ideal setting to meet new people! We mix up the tables throughout the night so you'll meet and play with a variety of partners. ***"Wednesday Night Euchre - it's always a good decision!"*** \- Mar S\. *Please don't hesitate to reach out to Jason, our organizer, via email or a Meetup Message with any questions.* **There is a $5 attendance fee for this event.** Attendance payments support the costs incurred by our community *(Meetup and other advertising costs, playing cards, organizer time and energy).* **Cash is accepted on-site.** Alternately, **Interac** or **Paypal** e-transfers can be sent to -> **[jason@euchretoronto.ca](#)** <- **PW: Euchre** -> *(or email me if otherwise)*. **Credit cards** are accepted at the link below: 🎟 **[Purchase Your Ticket](https://buy.stripe.com/3cs28q1pMfzs9Gg8wx)** Please note that our venue, **Stout Irish Pub**, requires a **$10 minimum spend** on food or drinks for our recurring use of their space, and a **20% auto-gratuity** is applied to all bills from our group. On-street parking is available on both sides of **Carlton St.** (*paid until 9pm*) and on **Berkeley St.** (*FREE*). ***Thanks and see you there!***

How Deep Can You Go? (Deep Stack Tournament)

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

Casual Board Games and Pub Social After

The Board Games event is a fun, sociable and charitable event We are a fun, friendly and kind group of people mostly in our 20s, 30s and 40s. Beginners are welcome! We are a very inclusive and social group and we teach people how to play games they have not played before :) We provide a variety of 40+ board games. The games usually take 5 or 10 minutes to learn and 30 to 60 minutes to play. Play in French: On the last Friday of the month, we're offering a table where the games are played in French. Anyone with an intermediate level of French who wants to practice while playing is welcome to join. Just ask for Philippe when you arrive. **Time** *Board Games Start time: 630pm - Board Games end time: 10pm *Eat / Drink/ Socialise at a nearby pub afterwards **Location** 30 Leeds St, Toronto, ON M6G 3R8 (Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection) The entrance to the board game room is at the back of the Church. There is a sign on the door that says BOARD GAMES GROUP. Please use the map provided on the event page also. Payment **There are two ways to pay** **10 by Cash - coins are not accepted. Only bills.**** **11.55 by Debit/Credit card **Charity Donations** - This is a not-for-profit initiative. Revenue go towards covering costs of the event including venue, insurance marketing, refreshments and board games. Any surplus revenue is donated to charity **Food and drink** *Everyone will get cookies/candy for free - Cups will be provided for tap water *Bring your own food and drink. - Please do not bring CHIPS AND CRACKERS as they make a mess and are greasy ***ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED AND WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY ON THIS - there are no second chances** Photos will be taken at the event and posted publicly for marketing purposes. Please only attend if you are ok with this or tell me when you arrive that you do not want to be in any photos The event is officially hosted by Ace of Math Learning Program Ontario Inc.

Play Board Games for Charity

Friday Dink & Strategy Clinic (1hr Lesson + Optional 1hr Game)

### **Friday Dink & Strategy Clinic (1hr Lesson + Optional 1hr Game)** * **6:00 PM - 7:00 PM:** Pickleball Dink & Strategy Clinic (GTA Pickleball Lessons) * **7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Optional):** Extra hour of game play available for an extra $5 per person. (Note: The optional extra hour (7-8 PM) requires at least 4 players to agree and depends on court availability. Please let me know early if you are interested!) **Are you ready to elevate your pickleball game?** Join our exclusive, small-group clinic designed for players who want to move beyond just hitting hard and master the soft game. If you want to improve your dinking, court positioning, and stacking strategies, this session is perfect for you! **Meet Your Instructor** Hi, I'm Jeong, an NCCP-certified Level 2 pickleball and tennis instructor based in the GTA. I focus on helping players build solid technical fundamentals and strategic court awareness to win more rallies. **Verified Coach Profiles & Reviews** * [Superprof.ca](https://www.superprof.ca/nccp-certified-tennis-pickleball-instructor-teaching-the-basic-theory-and-practical-skills-tennis-pickl.html) * [Teachme.to](https://teachme.to/listings/pickleball/pickleball-with-jeong-sohn?skill=pickleball&latitude=43.866955&longitude=-79.440567) * [Playtogether.ca](https://playtogether.ca/about/) **What to Expect (60-Minute Session):** * **Warm-up & Assessment:** Quick rallies to assess your current level and identify key areas for improvement. * **Core Skills Training:** Step-by-step drills focusing on dink consistency, tactical positioning, and an introduction to stacking strategies. * **Guided Match Play:** Apply what you've learned in organized mini-games with real-time, personalized feedback. **Event Details:** * **Location:** Swing Star (5 Connie Crescent Unit 1, Vaughan, ON) * **Date & Time:** Every (Fri) 6-7pm * **Skill Level:** Beginner to Low-Intermediate * **Spots Available:** Strictly limited to 6-8 players to ensure quality coaching. * **Fee:** $20 (Covers court usage, practice balls, and instruction). * **Min-Max** Students: 3-6 (If there are fewer than 3 registrations, the amount paid via PayPal will be refunded via e-Transfer) * **Optional Extra Hour**: If you'd like to stay and play games after the 6-7 PM lesson, an additional hour (7-8 PM) is available for just **$5 per person**. This option is available if at least 4 players stay!