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FREE (Normally $15): The National Franchise Show Toronto — Sept 19–20

Sat, Sep 19, 3:00 PM

From LeaderSHIFT

4.9

## FREE ADMISSION — normally $15! Use promo code OWNABIZ26 when registering. Free-ticket quantities are limited, so register early. The National Franchise Show brings together more than 190 established franchises and new business opportunities across a wide range of industries and investment levels. Meet representatives face-to-face, explore full- and part-time opportunities, ask questions in a no-pressure setting, and attend free seminars about franchise ownership, financing, legal considerations, government assistance programs, and more. DATES & HOURS Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM LOCATION The International Centre — Hall 5 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON GET FREE TICKETS https://admin.unityeventsolutions.com/tix-pub/?eid=FRANCHISETORF2026&cid=4ee2e7e2-686b-4d32-b1be-57d99a547bd5 Enter promotion code: OWNABIZ26 EVENT DETAILS https://www.franchiseshowinfo.com/toronto-fall-visitor Please note: This is a third-party event organized by The National Franchise Show / National Event Management. A Meetup RSVP does not replace ticket registration; use the ticket link above and apply the promo code.

20 attendees

Contemporary dance - weekly class | Beginner Friendly | Toronto North

Sat, Sep 19, 6:30 PM

From Contemporary dance KW and Toronto North

Instagram @nina.philflow A contemporary dance class for anyone who wants to explore movement — no experience needed, just an open mind and comfortable clothes. Each session may include a mix of: * Movement fundamentals and body awareness * Improvisation and play * Short choreographic phrases * Simple partnering and group dynamics We work with ideas like weight, flow, momentum, and sensing — building a physical vocabulary that's accessible whether you've never danced before or come from another movement background. **Where:** 155 East Beaver Creek Rd, Richmond Hill **When:** Every Saturday 2:30-4:00pm **Cost:** $25 for 1st session \| $45 drop\-in \| $40 come with a friend or 4\-class pack \| $35 for 8\-class pack **About the Instructor** Nina holds an MA in Dance Performance from Trinity Laban, London (UK), and has taught in London, Toronto, Waterloo and Hong Kong. She brings a warm, exploratory approach to every class and believes dance is for everyone. **What to Bring** * Comfortable clothes you can move freely in (long pants recommended) * Socks — avoid very slippery ones * A bottle of water Looking forward to dancing together — feel free to reach out if you have any questions. For dance tips, class snippets, and book recommendations, follow along on Instagram **@nina.philflow** link for sign-up and more info: https://forms.gle/dbtx7awqKRqdT45t5

2 attendees

THUG Equinox-kickoff edition!

Mon, Sep 21, 10:30 PM

From Toronto Houdini User Group (THUG)

4.8

As a **special-edition\* THUG event**, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Houdini Usergroup event on Monday September 21, to kick off the week of Equinox! Stick around Tuesday and Wednesday for workshops, presentations and physical interaction of the like-minded! We will of course be having presentations Monday night as well -- covering RBDs and COPs -- AND there will be a special giveaway! Pick up an H22 tshirt and your very own FLIP plushy :)) Please RSVP so we get enough food+drink for everyone. Else... we'll see you there! For Tuesday and Wednesday registration, click [here](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/houdini-hive-equinox-tickets-1996727885857?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=181bf58c2b) to register. \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- *\*we will return to Thursday default setting; Monday only for this occasion!* \*\*presentation schedule of speakers will be posted in due time :)

44 attendees

Free ESL Practice and Support

Tue, Sep 15, 2:00 PM

From Church of St. Timothy, North Toronto Meetup Group

4.8

The Church of St. Timothy is excited to offer support to newcomers in Canada. Our goal is to provide conversational language practice through informal instruction and feedback in a welcoming and diverse community. All levels welcome! We invite all new-comers, English language students, visitors to Canada, parents of children temporarily attending schools in Toronto, international university students, and anyone looking to enhance their language skills. We aim to build community where friendships can flourish, in order to help participants establish meaningful connections, learn about life in Toronto, and access practical resources as you settle in to this new city and country. We begin every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with time to socialize. Our formal program begins at 10:30 a.m. Each week we will have different activities and topics, including practicing English conversation, reading short articles, learning about common pronunciation and grammar mistakes, etc. Our volunteers would love to get to know you and offer gentle and constructive feedback to help you improve your English!

7 attendees

🎱8-Ball Pool Tournament @ Pool Lab Toronto 🎱

Sun, Sep 13, 1:00 PM

From Toronto Billiards Club 🎱

4.8

TBC Is hosting a small double elimination 8-ball tournament this Sunday at Pool Lab Toronto! Location: 1377 The Queensway, Unit 209, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1T1 Entry Fee: $40 Game: 8-Ball (BCA RULES) Format: Double Elimination, Race to 4 (Best of 7) Prize: $120 Guaranteed to Winner If you are interested in registering please send Dean a message here or on IG @torontobilliards.club

9 attendees

North York Toastmasters Club Meeting

Thu, Sep 17, 10:30 PM

From North York Toastmasters

``` Find your confidence at North York Toastmasters! We are a diverse group of people who take the Toastmasters mission seriously... with a lot of fun. "The mission of a Toastmaster Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth." We do not judge because we have all been just starting out... at one time or another. Our in person meetings take place at the North York Seniors Centre at 21 Hendon Avenue, North York in the "Trillium Room". You are welcome to come out as guests at any meeting... Our next in person meeting will be on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Please "Register as a Guest" for future meetings on our https://northyorktoastmasters.com/ home page prior to the meeting. You can check our calendar here: https://northyorktoastmasters.com/calendar.html As our meetings are in person, seating is limited, so register early. Feel free to message any questions. ```

2 attendees

Game Dev Monthly Meetup

Sat, Sep 12, 10:00 PM

From Toronto Video Game Development Meetup

4.9

Looking for your people? Come hang out with fellow game programmers, artists, audio engineers, musicians, and designers for a chill evening of shop talk, project sharing, and good company. Bring your laptop or devices if you want to show off what you're working on and get some playtesting and feedback. All skill levels welcome! Come whether you're shipping your tenth game or just enjoying the hobby. **No entry fee**. We're usually in the back of the first floor, but we'll post if that changes. Join the Discord community to keep up to date and continue sharing your progress! We run a monthly online show n' tell there as well! **Discord: [https://discord.gg/PW9YnAx6yx](https://discord.gg/PW9YnAx6yx)**

4 attendees

Magic the Gathering: Going Commander

Wed, Sep 23, 9:00 PM

From Toronto Gaymers

4.7

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

1 attendee

After Work Pool Social🎱 | Women Attend Free | Come Solo, Meet New People

Mon, Sep 14, 11:00 PM

From Toronto Billiards Club 🎱

4.8

**Social Pool Night in Downtown Toronto (King & Spadina)** **Details:** 📍 FunMix Downtown 393 King St W, Toronto 🕕 Monday, September 14th 2026 7:00PM - 9:30PM (we often stay a bit later!) 💲**Women: Free Admission** 💲**Men: $25 entry (Cash or e-Transfer to dean@tbcpool.org)** Join us for a relaxed and social evening of pool right in the heart of downtown. Whether you're wrapping up your workday nearby or just looking for something different to do in the city, this meetup is designed for people who enjoy good conversation, a bit of friendly competition, and a lively atmosphere. Hosted at FunMix Billiards, ESports and Mahjong, a modern and vibrant space just off King & Spadina, this event brings together a mix of players of all levels. You don’t need to be experienced — most people come to meet others, rotate through games, and enjoy the environment. Unlike our more community-style neighborhood events, this downtown session has a more social flow, with players rotating frequently so you’ll have the chance to meet a variety of people throughout the night. Women attend free, and no pool experience is required. **What to expect:** * Drop-in friendly pool games (8-ball or other games) * Rotating play so everyone gets involved * A mix of beginners, casual players, and regulars * Music, energy, and a central downtown setting * BCA Rules (no bar rules!) Come solo or bring a friend — most people show up on their own and quickly find a group to play with.

10 attendees

AI-Powered QE: Building Reliable & Resilient Digital Platforms | TTT Meetup

Wed, Sep 23, 10:00 PM

From The Test Tribe Toronto

4.8

***The Test Tribe 16th Toronto Meetup – AI-Powered Quality Engineering: Building Reliable and Resilient Digital Platforms in Financial Services*** AI is changing how software quality is engineered from generating tests and identifying risks to detecting defects and understanding failures in production. For financial services, where reliability, security, scalability, and customer trust are critical, the opportunity is not just to automate testing but to make quality more intelligent and proactive. Join The Test Tribe's 16th Toronto Meetup to explore how AI-powered Quality Engineering is helping teams build resilient digital platforms, improve engineering productivity, and move from reactive testing toward proactive quality assurance. **Event Details** * Date: 23 September 2026 * Time: 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM ET * Venue: 20 Toronto St, Toronto, ON M5C 2B8, Canada * Map:[ Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/wnzYGSohqax1MydHA?utm_source=luma) ***Session – AI-Powered Quality Engineering: Building Reliable and Resilient Digital Platforms in Financial Services*** ***Speaker: Harish Srivastava*** ***Why This Session Matters*** Traditional test automation can help teams validate software, but modern digital platforms require quality practices that can identify risks earlier, adapt to changing systems, and provide insights throughout the software delivery lifecycle. In this session, Harish Srivastava will explore how AI-powered Quality Engineering is enabling teams to move beyond traditional automation through smart test generation, predictive defect detection, risk-based testing, production monitoring, and automated root cause analysis. Drawing from real-world experiences in financial services, the session will explore how organizations can build digital platforms that are reliable, resilient, secure, and capable of scaling while meeting customer expectations and regulatory requirements. It will also examine how Generative AI can accelerate developer and QA productivity and help teams shift from reactive testing to proactive quality assurance. ***How This Meetup Solves Your Problem*** As software systems become more complex, teams need quality practices that can keep pace with faster development and increasing business expectations. This meetup will help you: * Understand how AI is transforming modern Quality Engineering and changing the way teams approach software quality. * Explore how AI can support smart test generation, predictive defect detection, and risk-based testing. * Learn how AI-powered practices can improve software reliability, performance, and resilience. * Discover ways to use Generative AI to enhance developer and QA productivity. * Understand how production monitoring and automated root cause analysis can help teams move toward proactive quality assurance. * Gain insights into building resilient digital platforms while balancing scalability, security, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. ***Why Show Up on 23 September?*** * Because AI is changing Quality Engineering from a reactive testing function into a more proactive, data-driven discipline. * Because you'll learn how organizations in financial services are approaching AI-powered quality and platform resilience. * Because you'll discover practical ways to use AI to improve testing, reliability, and engineering productivity. * Because you'll connect with QA professionals, Quality Engineers, developers, engineering leaders, and technology practitioners from the Toronto community. * Because your perspective belongs in the conversation. ***Become a Speaker at The Test Tribe Events*** Wish to share your insights with the community at a future event? Submit your talk idea[ ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8xebmOBD2WYXwGKWj7GteY-tMLaj-aZzQk88MAsE0LUiMUQ/viewform?utm_source=luma)[here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8xebmOBD2WYXwGKWj7GteY-tMLaj-aZzQk88MAsE0LUiMUQ/viewform), and if it resonates with the perspective we are trying to build at our events, our team will connect with you. ***About The Test Tribe*** The Test Tribe is the world's largest software testing community, empowering testers globally since 2018. With 925+ events and 170K+ members across 130+ countries, we bring software professionals together to learn, grow, and connect through meetups, conferences, cohorts, masterclasses, and more. By RSVPing, you agree to our[ Terms & Conditions](https://www.thetesttribe.com/website-terms-conditions/)[ and](https://www.thetesttribe.com/privacy-policy/?utm_source=luma)[ Privacy Policy](https://www.thetesttribe.com/our-privacy-policy/) and consent to be contacted by The Test Tribe and our event partners.

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Mobile and Modern AI Observability

Wed, Sep 23, 10:00 PM

From Grafana & Friends Toronto

4.7

Join us for exciting talks about mobile observability and cool demos on observing AI applications! We have two new speakers with exciting new content. **Again special thanks to Nokia and Mark Prosser for hosting us at their downtown office!** **Agenda:** 6:00-6:15 PM: Arrivals and introductions 6:15-6:40 PM: Talk 1 **Mobile Observability - Ben Joseph (Grafana)** 6:40-6:45 PM: Q&A 6:45-7:20 PM: Talk 2 **Modern AI Observability - Aishlee Kailey (Grafana)** 7:20-7:25 PM: Q&A 7:25-8:00 PM: Wrap-up and networking

42 attendees

PUB CHESS LIBERTY | TUESDAY TOURNAMENT & CASUAL CHESS

Wed, Sep 16, 12:00 AM

From Pub Chess Toronto

4.6

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)

3 attendees

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Meetup connects people with shared interests, enabling them to find and participate in local groups and events both online and in-person, fostering community building and social interaction.

To find esports events in Toronto, browse through local groups focused on gaming. Filter your searches by interest and location to discover meetups and competitive events happening in the city.

Yes, Toronto hosts various esports meetups. By searching within the city on Meetup, you can connect with groups passionate about esports and gaming events available locally.

Absolutely! Meetup allows you to find and join groups consisting of esports fans in Toronto, enabling you to attend events and meet others who share similar interests in gaming.

Popular esports genres on Meetup include first-person shooters, multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBA), and real-time strategy games. These categories often have active groups organizing regular events.

The frequency of esports meetups in Toronto varies by group and organizer. Some host weekly game nights, while others might coordinate monthly tournaments or special events.

Yes, you can join multiple esports groups on Meetup. This flexibility allows you to explore a variety of gaming communities and participate in different types of events offered.

To RSVP for a gaming event, visit the event page on Meetup, where you can confirm your attendance. This helps organizers manage the guest list and keep attendees updated with event details.

No, you don't need to know anyone in advance to join a Meetup event in Toronto. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and connect with the local esports community.

Not all Meetup events are in-person; some may be held online. This depends on the group and event organizer, so it's best to check the event description for details.

Esports groups on Meetup usually cater to a variety of ages, with some focusing on specific age demographics while others welcoming all. Check group descriptions to find a good fit.

Meetup itself is usually free for attendees. However, some events may have fees associated with participation, depending on the venue, materials, or organizer's requirements.

While many events are well-organized, quality can vary depending on the organizer's experience and resources. It's beneficial to read reviews and check group reputations on their Meetup pages.

Yes, you're welcome to start your own esports group on Meetup. By creating a group, you can organize events, connect with passionate gamers, and build a community around your shared interests.

The availability of events near you depends on the presence of organizers in your area. In cities like Toronto, there is a robust selection, but availability can vary based on specific interests.

Esports Toronto

FREE (Normally $15): The National Franchise Show Toronto — Sept 19–20