Comic Book Collecting Toronto

First book club meeting!

Hello everyone! For the first TBR meeting, I want everyone to bring the book they think we should read for the month and create a short pitch explaining why. I want it to feel like a Shark Tank episode where everyone pitches their book! At the end of the meeting, we will vote for which book we would like to read for the month. I want this first meeting to be social and friendly. Bring your books and your pitches!

Silent Bookclub Meeting #81 (Bookstore Crawl and Riverdale Park)

The next event will be a two parter, bringing back a fan favourite! On Sunday July 19, we will be doing our second Bookstore Crawl (think pub crawl but for books)! We'll meet in the East End (location TBD) and then visit a few bookstores before finally ending at Riverdale Park for our regular Silent Book Club event. Please RSVP if you're planning on coming so we can plan appropriately! To help cover the costs of meetup fees, we will be taking optional donations for this event. If you're inclined to, feel free to send any amount you're comfortable with to harresh.s@hotmail.com, or bring cash to the event. Please note that this is entirely optional and not required to join the event! All proceeds will go towards fees for this event and future events, as well as meetup fees.

Avengers’ Saturday Cafe for the Homeless

Note: You may be removed from the attendance list if you've participated in the previous week's event. This allows for more people to experience this Meetup. Avengers put your costumes on and let’s go and save the world!
Well we can’t save the world (yet), but we aim to try to play a small part in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by making their day a bit better!
Description: Before the event the organizer will post a list in the comment section of the attendees and what they are responsible to bring (food/drink, kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies). We normally ask each attending member to bring approximately $15-20 worth of ingredients/supplies to our event. We will use the items to prepare and serve food/drink at The Meeting Place.
Timeline: We will meet on location at 11:00 am, with lunch served between 12:30-1:00 pm.
Membership Dues: Membership dues are $2.00 for the calendar year. Membership dues go towards paying for food/supplies incurred by no-shows. Membership dues are due at the first meetup of the year that you attend.
No Shows/Late Un-RSVP: We’re relying on members who RSVP to bring key ingredients for recipes! Please try your best to show-up or alternatively change your RSVP early so another member may fill the empty spot.
\*\*\* If you are on the waitlist, keep checking as you may be moved into attendance to replace someone. We will try to message you to confirm your attendance in advance.
Donations will be assigned before the event.

Make your own Artist Trading Cards (ATC)

Where Books Start Conversations

Bring the book you're currently reading (or one you've recently enjoyed) and join us for a relaxed conversation about books, ideas, recommendations, podcasts, and whatever's caught your interest lately. No assigned reading, no pressure, just good books, curious minds, great company, and of course, coffee. Come to socialize, discover new reads, share ideas, and make friends along the way. 📚☕

Short Reads Social #9: "The new explicit content" (July 14th)

We found a bunch of articles about the subcultures(?) of how people consume explicit content changed because of the internet. --- 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 **the internet, alienation/sociality, sex, and sexual content.** *How have digital platforms and commercialization changed how we consume sexual content? Are people today truly more open about their sexuality? Has the ubiquity of sexual content made us more empowered or repressed?* \-\-\- **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): * [The Goon Squad](https://harpers.org/archive/2025/11/the-goon-squad-daniel-kolitz-porn-masturbation-loneliness/) * [How Only Fans Took Over the World](https://aella.substack.com/p/how-onlyfans-took-over-the-world) * [Smutty novels are blowing up BookTok - but why are their covers so discreet?](https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/love-sex/best-smut-books-tiktok-buy-b2153373.html) * [Puritanism took over online fandom — and then came for the rest of the internet](https://www.removepaywall.com/search?url=https://www.vox.com/culture/23733213/fandom-purity-culture-what-is-proship-antiship-antifandom) * [Tangent: Dan Toomy takes on the quirks of the Sanfran dating scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtACIFEddhM) * Feel free to post other recommendations (blogs, movies, tv episodes, video essays, etc.) in the comments!

KEVPOP Poster Drop

Something is about to appear in your city. A poster. Handmade. Hung somewhere a stranger might wander past and feel something good for a second. That stranger deserves it. So does your city. Here's the challenge: Make a poster. Draw it, paint it, print it, collage it - whatever feels like you. It can say something. It can say nothing. It just has to be the kind of thing that makes a stranger stop and smile. Need a prompt? Here are a few ideas: 🌥️ **MISSING: One Cloud** — Last seen drifting over your neighborhood around 3pm. Slightly dramatic. Very fluffy. If found, please just look at it for a moment. No reward. That's the reward. 👤 **FREE FRIEND** — Great listener. Occasionally funny. Will show up when you need them. No experience required. First come, first served. Call no one. Just be one. 💌 **DEAR STRANGER** — Today seemed like a good day to tell you: you're doing better than you think. Or make something completely your own. We just ask to make it family-friendly and joyful. **Then:** * Hang it somewhere public * Photograph it in the wild * Post it and tag **@KEVPOP** with **#KEVPOPPosterDrop** *If you want, you can write kevpop.com on the poster.* We're 10,000+ members across the Midwest, South, and Canada. Imagine what 10,000 little moments of joy look like hung around the world at the same time. Document it. Share it. Make it weird. Make it sweet. Make it yours. **This is free. This is for everyone. This is just for fun.** *KEVPOP is a joy brand. We make people smile.*

Indoor Draw & Sketch Hangout - MaRS Discovery District

Hi everyone! We're doing an afternoon sketching hangout at the MaRS Building food court tables- Enter MaRS from Collage Street where the statue of two men are sitting by the glass doors. Turn left and head down the escalator. Turn left at the bottom of the escalator and head down the hall past another escalator and Foosball table the event will be held at the far end of the food court. **First time meeting us and still not sure about the vibe?** Check out photos from **[past in-person events of 2023](https://www.meetup.com/artsrecto/photos/34212927/)** Please bring your art supplies. Digital tablet, dry mediums, watercolour set, really anything that doesn't smell and is non toxic and easy to clean up. Please be considerate and leave the space as clean as it was before. Feel free to grab a drink or snack if you'd like. *Note the food court is closed but there are a couple of coffee shops in the area at street level. **Where to meet exactly?** MaRS Discovery District at 2pm **How to get there?** \- Public transit \- get off at Queens Park subway station\, walk East along Collage you should see glass doors with a statue of two men sitting at a table outside\. Instructions stated above Looking forward to meeting you all :) ================ **Support This Group 🥰🤩** We hope you're enjoying the Arts & Rec events! If you'd like to give support, please consider making a small Ko-fi donation of $5-10 USD at [https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto](https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto.) . This helps cover meetup and miscellaneous expenses with hosting events! For more inquiries, please PM me for more info! Thank you all so much!

Magic the Gathering: Going Commander

Every Wednesday Night! Free Magic The Gathering Commander games at Hairy Tarantula, hosted by Toronto Gaymers! Please note: Masks are required in store! For more information and to RSVP please over to harryt.com/events

Scarborough G Master Touch & Try Event

IMPORTANT: You must also register through this link: [Henry's Scarborough: Sony G Master Touch & Try Event Tickets, Friday, July 17 • 12 PM - 5 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/henrys-scarborough-sony-g-master-touch-try-event-tickets-1993535790213?aff=oddtdtcreator) Henry's, SCARBOROUGH ONTARIO Event Friday, July 17 • 12 PM - 5 PM Overview Join us in-store for a special Sony G Master Event Opportunity. Sony will be here displaying an array of their G Master lenses! Feel free to bring your own Sony camera and try the G Master line of lenses. If you don't have a Sony camera, Sony will have some available to try. Also highlighted will be the Sony Alpha 7 V and the 7RM6. **Feel free to drop-in between 12 and 5.** **Register now to get your event reminder.**

🎉Toronto Event Hub July Trivia Tuesday Social Mixer

**Join us for a fun Tuesday evening of interactive trivia (for a chance to win a prize) and make new friends in the city!** Whether you’re new to Toronto, looking to expand your social circle, planning a fun night out with friends or a date, or just love trivia — our **Trivia Tuesday socials** make meeting people feel easy, natural, and actually fun. 📅 **When:** Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026 \| 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 **Where:** Pizza Rustica (37 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 9G9) 👥 **Who:** Open to singles and couples, ages 19+ 🎟️ **Tickets:**[ \[Sign up Here\]](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-event-hub-july-trivia-tuesday-social-mixer-tickets-1992561352644?aff=meetup) ✅ Limited spots, so reserve your seat on Eventbrite! Check all of our events at [https://www.torontoeventhub.com/](https://www.torontoeventhub.com/)

Make connections with relaxing conversations and art

Welcome!
 Join us at the North York Centre to colour and chat. You can bring your own colouring books and colouring pencils.
There’s a Dollarama across the street to buy them.
If you’re coming empty handed no worries you can use ours for $2 cash.
You can do other art related projects such as sketching, crochet etc. As long as you bring your own materials :)
Please keep your DM options open for updates.
 We’re meeting at the North York Centre food court by 5:55pm, at the long table in front of subway. Please reach out to me if you’re coming late, have trouble finding the place, or have any other questions.
Hope to see you soon:)