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Island Oysters - $1.50 HH Oysters!

Thu, Aug 13, 10:00 PM
From Never Eat Alone
4.8
3 attendees
Meet New Friends in Toronto | Fast Friends & Board Games (25–45)

Meet New Friends in Toronto | Fast Friends & Board Games (25–45)

Sat, Aug 15, 11:00 PM
From Make friends in Toronto (13000+)
4.2

Looking to make new friends in Toronto? Making new friends as an adult isn't always easy—but it doesn't have to be awkward. Join us for a fun, hosted evening at Stout Irish Pub, where you'll meet new people through our signature Fast Friends conversation rounds. Most guests come on their own, and our friendly host Kruttika will make sure you feel welcome from the moment you arrive. 🎲 Stay for Board Games! After you've met everyone, keep the conversations going over a selection of easy, social board games. Whether you play or simply chat over a drink, it's a relaxed way to reconnect with the people you clicked with. 🎟️ Book Early & Save - [https://toro15thaug.eventbrite.co.uk](https://toro15thaug.eventbrite.co.uk) You can pay securely with any debit or credit card through PayPal—no PayPal account required. Advance tickets are cheaper and help us create the best group size and balance for great conversations. Early Bird: CAD$10 Regular: CAD$15 At the Door: CAD$20 cash to your host. What to Expect 🍻 7:00 PM – Welcome & Meet the Host Arrive, grab a drink, and settle in. Your host, Kruttika, will welcome you, explain how the evening works, and help you feel comfortable. If you're coming alone (like most guests), we'll make introductions before we begin. 💬 7:30–8:30 PM – Fast Friends Meet a new person every few minutes through a series of fun, relaxed conversations. No awkwardly approaching strangers—everyone gets the chance to connect. 🎲 8:30 PM onwards – Board Games & Socialising Stay for optional, easy-to-learn board games or simply grab another drink and continue chatting with the people you connected with. It's the perfect way to turn first conversations into real friendships. ✨ Leave with More Than Just Conversations Why You'll Love It ✔ Meet 15–20 new people in one evening ✔ Most guests attend solo ✔ Friendly hosted introductions ✔ Members from our 7 Toronto Meetup communities attend ✔ Optional social board games after Fast Friends ✔ Reserved area at Stout Irish Pub Who Is This For? ✔ Ages 25–45 ✔ New to Toronto or long-time locals ✔ Solo attendees welcome ✔ Anyone looking to build genuine friendships and expand their social circle We're not a closed group—new faces are always welcome, and you'll never feel like an outsider. Why We Use Tickets Your ticket helps us: • Organise the right venue space. • Support our local hosts. • Create a safer, more committed group experience. • Deliver a well-organised evening for everyone. About Fast Friends For over 10 years, Fast Friends has been helping people build meaningful friendships in 30+ cities around the world. Our mission is simple: To make meeting new people easy, relaxed, and enjoyable.

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Bachata Intermediate (L3-L4)

Bachata Intermediate (L3-L4)

Thu, Aug 13, 1:00 AM
From Galaxy Dance Club
4.8

9.00pm-10.00pm Bachata intermediate Instructor :David We switch partners so it's ok if you don't have partner Drop in = $15 You can enjoy unlimited classes any days any time and learn variety of Dances Waltz, ChaCha, Salsa, Bachata Monthly plan = $100 for new members first month Address: 39 Glen Cameron Thornhill, unit 1 647-504-9876 Cell:647-504-9876

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Fast Friends Toronto | Meet New People & Make Meaningful Connections | 21-40

Fast Friends Toronto | Meet New People & Make Meaningful Connections | 21-40

Sat, Aug 8, 11:00 PM
From Make friends in Toronto (13000+)
4.2

Making new friends as an adult isn't always easy—but it doesn't have to be awkward. Join us for an evening designed to help you meet 15–25 new people through our guided Fast Friends experience. Skip the awkward introductions, enjoy relaxed conversations, and stay afterwards for drinks with the people you connected with most. Most guests come on their own, so whether you're new to Toronto or simply looking to expand your social circle, you'll feel right at home. ✨ **This edition also includes a few fun themed conversation rounds to help you move beyond small talk, discover shared interests, and create genuine connections.** Tickets 🎟 **Book online and save:** [ https://toroaug8th.eventbrite.co.uk](https://toroaug8th.eventbrite.co.uk) Early Bird: CAD $10 Regular: CAD $15 At the Door: CAD $20 (cash) to the host Kruttika on the meetup day. Booking in advance helps us plan the evening and guarantees your place. **What to Expect** 🍻 7:00 PM – Welcome & Drinks Meet your host, Kruttika, grab a drink, and settle in. If you're attending alone, don't worry—most people do! Our host will make introductions and help everyone feel comfortable. 🤝 7:30 PM – Fast Friends Enjoy a series of short, guided conversations with different attendees. No pressure, no awkward approaches—just a fun and easy way to meet a variety of friendly people. Throughout the evening, we'll include a few themed conversation rounds to keep things fresh and engaging. 🍺 From 8:30 PM – Drinks & Mingling The guided sessions end, but the conversations don't. Stay afterwards to chat with the people you connected with most. **Why People Love Fast Friends** ✔ Meet 15–25 new people in one evening. ✔ No awkward approaching strangers—we guide the introductions. ✔ Most attendees come solo. ✔ Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. ✔ Relaxed pub setting. ✔ Themed conversation rounds that help you skip the small talk. ✔ Friendship-focused—not a dating event. Who Is This For? ✔ Ages 25–45 ✔ New to Toronto or long-time locals ✔ Solo attendees welcome ✔ Anyone looking to build genuine friendships and expand their social circle We're not a closed group—new faces are always welcome, and you'll never feel like an outsider. Why We Use Tickets Your ticket helps us: • Organise the right venue space. • Support our local hosts. • Create a safer, more committed group experience. • Deliver a well-organised evening for everyone. About Fast Friends For over 10 years, Fast Friends has been helping people build meaningful friendships in 30+ cities around the world. Our mission is simple: To make meeting new people easy, relaxed, and enjoyable.

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Happy Hour @Capocaccia Trattoria - Friday, August 14th, 2026 @3:00 PM

Happy Hour @Capocaccia Trattoria - Friday, August 14th, 2026 @3:00 PM

Fri, Aug 14, 7:00 PM
From Weekend Brunch for Ladies Over 50 (Ladies Only)
4.8

**Happy Hour Event!** Hi Amazing Ladies! Let's get together and celebrate summer at our upcoming HAPPY HOUR event at Capocaccia Trattoria on **Friday, August 14th, 2026 at 3:00 PM**. The venue offers delicious Italian cuisine with a commitment to delivering an unforgettable hospitality experience. Come enjoy an amazing selection of discounted beverages and food items. Click [here](https://www.capocaccia.ca/menus/aperitivo-mon-fri-3pm-6pm/) for a link to the Happy Hour menu. Meet friends and make some new ones in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Each participant will cover their own food and drink costs. **There is a non-refundable / non-transferable $5.00 cover fee** to attend this group event. This charge will reserve your spot, help with group costs and hopefully minimize no shows. **Payment of the $5 cover charge is due by FRIDAY, August 7th, 2026.** After this date, non payment of the cover fee will result in the Member's name being moved to the "not going" list so that those "waitlisted" have an opportunity to attend the Happy Hour. **Note - attendees may bring one guest (subject to space availability) under this cover charge.** In consideration of others, if you are not able to attend, please advise 48 hours prior to the event to allow other people on the waitlist to have your spot. No shows and less than 48 hours notice of non-attendance will be noted. 2 or more such occurrences will unfortunately lead to removal from the group. Thank you all for your understanding and consideration. Looking forward to connecting soon! Here are the details for the $5.00 e-transfer - E-mail - [weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com](http://weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com/), Security Question - What is the time of the event? **Happyhour** Hope to see you there!

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Meet New Friends in Toronto | Fast Friends: Find Your People Edition (25–45)

Meet New Friends in Toronto | Fast Friends: Find Your People Edition (25–45)

Sat, Aug 22, 11:00 PM
From Make friends in Toronto (13000+)
4.2

Looking to make new friends in Toronto? Skip the awkward small talk and join us for a fun, hosted evening at High Park Brewery. Most guests come solo, and our friendly host makes it easy to meet everyone through a series of relaxed one-on-one conversations. ✨ New this month: Find Your People! After meeting everyone, reconnect with people who share your interests—from travel and fitness to books, food, hiking, music and more. Stay afterwards for drinks and continue the conversations naturally. 🎉 Guests join us from across seven Toronto Meetup communities, so attendance is often higher than the number of RSVPs shown on this page. 🎟️ Book Early & Save - [https://toro22ndaug.eventbrite.co.uk](https://toro22ndaug.eventbrite.co.uk) You can pay securely with any debit or credit card through PayPal. A PayPal account is not required. Advance tickets are cheaper and help us create the best possible group size and balance. Early Bird: CAD$10 Regular Ticket: CAD$15 At the Door (Cash): CAD$20 (to your host) What to Expect 7:00 PM – Welcome & Introductions Meet your host, Kruttika, who'll welcome you and help everyone feel comfortable. If you're feeling a little shy, arrive early for some informal introductions. 7:30–8:30 PM – Fast Friends Meet a new person every few minutes in a series of fun, relaxed conversations. From 8:30 PM – Find Your People & Socialise Reconnect with the people you clicked with, discover shared interests and enjoy the rest of the evening over drinks. Why You'll Love It ✔ Meet 15–20 new people in one evening ✔ Most guests attend solo ✔ Friendly hosted introductions ✔ Members from our 7 Toronto Meetup communities attend, giving you the chance to meet an even wider mix of people ✔ Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere Good to Know • Most people attend alone—you won't be the only one. • We have a reserved area exclusively for our group. • Members from our other Toronto Meetup communities may also attend, making for a diverse mix of guests. • This event is intended for ladies and gents aged 25–45. The age range is a guideline, and you'll naturally gravitate towards people in a similar stage of life. • This is not a dating event. Our focus is helping people make genuine friendships and meaningful social connections in a relaxed environment. About Fast Friends For over 10 years, Fast Friends has been bringing people together in 30+ cities worldwide, helping thousands of people build lasting friendships and meaningful connections. Come solo. Leave with new friends.

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The number of events in Toronto can vary based on the community's activity level and the group's organization. While some interests may have numerous events, others might have fewer options.

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Explore various interests and groups across the Toronto Meetup landscape. While not every interest might be represented immediately, regularly checking for new or similar groups increases your chances of finding matches.

While Meetup facilitates connecting with similar-minded individuals, developing friendships is influenced by individual engagement and follow-up after initial meetups.

While it's important to honor your RSVPs for events, most groups don't require long-term commitments, allowing you to attend as you prefer without ongoing obligations.

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