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Deepawali with Kannadigaru 🪔

Deepawali with Kannadigaru 🪔

Fri, Oct 30, 11:00 PM
From Toronto Kannadigas Meetup
4.9

🪔 Deepavali Kannada Meetup 🪔 Celebrate Deepavali with us over a traditional Unlimited Banana Leaf Veg Bhojana! 🍃✚ Come dressed in your favourite Indian wear, enjoy a delicious festive meal, and spend the evening connecting with fellow Kannadigas. 🍃 Unlimited Banana Leaf Veg Bhojana 👗 Indian Wear 🎭 Kannada Dumb Charades 🀝 Meet, mingle & network 🪔 Deepavali celebrations $25 CAD per person Send your payments to krishnaswamyswathi@gmail.com First pay, first come! Let’s come together, celebrate our culture, and make this Deepavali extra special! ❀ Deepavali habbada shubhashayagalu! 🪔

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🚐 Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake Road Trip!  Saturday, October 17

🚐 Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake Road Trip! Saturday, October 17

Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 PM
From Toronto Movies & Social Group - Celebrating 14 Years!
4.8

**🚐 Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake Road Trip!** **Saturday, October 17** Let’s hit the road for another Doors Open adventure! We’ll be heading to beautiful **Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake** to explore historic buildings, cultural sites, and hidden spaces that are rarely open to the public. Nick has been a **Doors Open Toronto volunteer for over two decades**, and he always enjoys checking out Doors Open events in other cities. Niagara-on-the-Lake is known for its incredible heritage architecture, charming streets, and fascinating history—making it a perfect destination for a Doors Open day trip. *** ### 🏛 What is Doors Open? If you’ve never attended before, **Doors Open** is a free architectural and cultural event held in communities across Ontario. For one special weekend, cities open the doors to historic buildings, cultural institutions, churches, theatres, and other interesting spaces—many of which are normally closed to the public. Visitors can explore at their own pace, learn about local history, and sometimes go behind the scenes with guided tours or special access. Learn more about the event here: 👉 [https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/pages/events/niagara-on-the-lake](https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/pages/events/niagara-on-the-lake) *** ### 🗓 The Plan * **Departure:** 8:00 AM from just outside **Christie Station** * **Transportation:** Rental minivan or SUV * **Destination:** **Niagara-on-the-Lake** * Spend the day exploring **Doors Open sites around town** * Time permitting we may be able to visit Niagara Falls after for a few photos/sightseeing * **Return to Toronto:** Around **6:00 PM**, depending on traffic You’re welcome to explore with the group or wander off to check out sites that interest you most. The day will be relaxed and flexible. *** ### 🍜 Food & Drink You are responsible for **your own food and drink purchases** throughout the day. *** ### 💰 Cost **$60 round-trip** This covers: * Car rental * Insurance * Fuel To secure your spot, **all participants must e-transfer $60 to:** 📧 **[nicolasbello@yahoo.com](mailto:nicolasbello@yahoo.com)** Spots are limited based on vehicle capacity, so please RSVP only if you’re able to commit. *** ### 🌊 Weather Note This event **runs rain or shine**, so please **dress appropriately for the weather**. The good news is that we’ll be **inside most of the time**, but there will still be some walking between locations. *** ### 🎒 What to Bring * Comfortable walking shoes * Curiosity & good vibes * A little patience for traffic (it’s part of the road-trip charm!) Join us for a fun architectural adventure and a chance to explore one of Ontario’s most historic towns. 🚐🏛

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Mexican Day of the Dead Festival

Mexican Day of the Dead Festival

Sun, Oct 25, 4:00 PM
From Foodies in Toronto
4.8

Join us for a special celebration of Mexican culture and food with activities including live music, traditional dancing, Mexican market and crafts. There will also be food demos, food vendors and drinks. We'll first meet at noon OUTSIDE Castle Frank Station then take a nice 30 minute walk through the Don Valley to see the fall leaves then on to the Brickworks for the free festival. Please dress warmly as the festival is OUTSIDE. This is a highly recommended event. There is free street parking near the station. We will be joined by my other meetup group Walk and Roll. This event is free. While there is food available to purchase at the festival there will be long lineups you might want to bring some food with you. Lots to see and do, check it out at: [https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw34sFM-wPYjAt5UiMv7_my_)

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Ecstatic Celebration 'Hearth Prayer' (Kirtan,Soul Music,Kundalini,Dance)

Ecstatic Celebration 'Hearth Prayer' (Kirtan,Soul Music,Kundalini,Dance)

Thu, Nov 5, 10:30 PM
From Plant Spirit Medicine Ceremonies
4.6

**Overview** ​Connect, Network & Build w/ Mature Spiritual Community while having fun & communing in kundalini kriya's, medicine music, kirtan, dance etc ​**✧ You Are Invited ✧** ​**Step into a space where your heart, spirit, and soul are nourished, inspired, and celebrated!** ​Join us on **Thursday, Nov 5th** for ***Meditation Meets Ecstatic Celebration "Hearth Prayer"***—a high-vibe, heart-centered event hosted by **The Soul Guided Network**. This is your chance to connect deeply with yourself, others, and a higher sense of belonging. ​ The **Soul Guided Community Empowerment Network** provides a safe space for spiritual seekers to connect, share resources, and elevate their collective vibration. We believe in the power of community to heal and awaken, align with our purpose and highest potential, and deepen our spiritual practice. **Soul Guided** helps individuals do just that. Whether you're new or have been with us for a while, this evening is a chance to celebrate how far you've come on your journey. ​More than just a dance party, this is an opportunity to build community, network, and meet like-minded individuals whose visions align with yours. It’s an intimate gathering to connect on a deeper level and create lasting bonds. ​ **Chris, Jennifer, and the Soul Guided Community** are excited to welcome you to an evening of connection, fun, and honoring of your growth. Experience a nourishing blend of ice breakers, meditation, kundalini yoga, kirtan, community sharing, and live medicine music. Be fully present with like-minded souls and leave feeling inspired and rejuvenated. ​ This gathering is for those who are ready to step into a space where you are seen, heard, and valued for who you truly are—no pretenses, no judgment. It’s an invitation to celebrate the collective energy of a conscious tribe, and to co-create an experience that lifts us all. ​\*\*This is a sober, family friendly & substance-free event\* ​**𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖** * ​**5:30 PM** – Eat Dinner, Chill, Mingle & Check out our Amazing Vendors * ​**6:30 PM** – Welcome & Grounding Meditation, Warm-Up, Kundalini Kriya's, Ice Breakers * ​**7:20 PM** – Community Connection & Sharing Circle * ​**7:40 PM** – Kirtan w/ Velvet Om * ​**8:40 PM** – Ecstatic Dance w/ Marcos * ​**9:15 PM** – Jeremy Legault Medicine Music * ​**9:45 PM** – Closing Soundbath & Gratitudes * ​**10:00 PM** – Departure ​*Timing is estimated and subject to change* ​**𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐒** ​From massage to energy healing to healthy delicious meals, snacks & drinks to body sprays, lotions and potions there will be plenty of goodness to be experienced from our community vendors. ​ ​**𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍** w/ Authentic Indian Dinner Ticket (Vegan & Gluten Free) ​*Thai Red Curry (Tofu & Vegetables) + Rice or Daal + Rice* * ​\*\*$49\*\* – Super Early Bird (Until October 9th) * ​\*\*$54\*\* – Early Bird (Until October 29th) * ​\*\*$59\*\* – Regular (Until Nov 5th @ 5pm) * ​\*\*$70\*\* – At the Door ​**𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍** w/ Meal Not Included * ​\*\*$37\*\* – Super Early Bird (Until October 9th) * ​\*\*$42\*\* – Early Bird (Until October 29th) * ​\*\*$47\*\* – Regular (Until Nov 5th @ 5pm) * ​\*\*$55\*\* – At the Door ​ ​\*If finances are an issue, please reach out to us via the email below and let us know what you can contribute. ​**𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 & 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞** ​Want to be more infused in the creation of conscious community with those who feel like soul tribe? To volunteer, contribute or learn more about being on the Soul Guided Team, please reach out to us at: **soulguided@soulguidednetwork.com**. ​We can’t wait to connect and co-create with you! ​**𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒** ​**Velvet Om:** is a transformative kirtan and medicine music band from the GTA in Toronto. Comprised of Madison Ryley on harmonium and vocals, VJ Bala on guitar and vocals, while often featuring multiple percussionists and other musical highlights like cello and flute. Velvet Om weaves together soulful sounds and healing vibrations. ​Over the past three years, they have graced festivals like Earthbeat (Previously Coming Home Festival) and Bumi festival. They have hosted kirtans across Toronto and its northern regions, creating a vibrant community around their music. ​ As a newly formed band, Velvet Om is driven by a passion for medicine music and the belief that all music is healing. Their eclectic repertoire includes everything from the timeless melodies of The Beatles and the ethereal sounds of Enya to Spanish medicine music and the even ceremonial music. Velvet Om’s kirtans are unique in that they are also song ceremonies, offering a deeper, transformative experience. ​ ​**Jeremy Legault:** A medicine music musician & professional music producer and mulit instrumentalist. Jeremy brings so much joy and class to the stage, in the way he invites everyone to sing and be apart of the incredible vibrations! ​ ​**𝐃𝐉** ​**Marcos Mendosa:** As a DJ, Marcos creates immersive musical experiences that move people emotionally, physically, and energetically. Blending Afro House, melodic rhythms, and cinematic storytelling, he reads the room with precision and crafts journeys that transform a gathering into a shared experience. With a deep understanding of human emotion, performance, and connection, his sets are designed not just to entertain, but to inspire, elevate, and bring people together through music. ​ ​**𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒, 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 & 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒** ​**Chris Dub**: An intuitive healer, kundalini yogi, and space holder, Chris guides people to live their best and most authentic lives through self-inquiry, plant medicine ceremonies, kundalini yoga, intuitive healing sessions & through intimate conscious gatherings. Having spent over 15 years on his spiritual path, honing his gifts and personal practice, Chris helps others align with their highest potential. Soul Guided is a vision he’s held for many years, and through his dedication to community building, it’s now coming to fruition. ​**Jennifer Mya Polansky**: A medicine woman walking a tantric shamanic path, Jennifer holds space for women to reconnect with their true selves, embody their feminine essence, and feel at home in their bodies. Her deepest desire is to see a world of humans more connected to their truth, with greater self-love and compassion, working together toward a more harmonious future. With her sacred drum and angelic voice, she’ll take you on a journey deep into your soul, where you will meet the truth of who you are. ​ ​We’re excited to gather with you in celebration, co-creation, and spiritual growth! ✹

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Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration

Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration

Sun, Oct 25, 4:00 PM
From Walk and Roll
4.6

Join us for a special celebration of Mexican culture and food with activities including live music, traditional dancing, Mexican food, market and crafts. This event is free. We'll first meet at noon OUTSIDE Castle Frank Station then take a nice 30 minute walk through the Don Valley to see the fall leaves then on to the Brickworks for the free festival. Please dress warmly as the festival is OUTSIDE. This is a highly recommended event. There is free street parking near the station. While there is food available to purchase at the festival there will be long lineups you might want to bring some food with you. Lots to see and do, check it out at: [https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw34sFM-wPYjAt5UiMv7_my_)

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Free event. CBC Because News . Quiz show taping

Free event. CBC Because News . Quiz show taping

Thu, Oct 22, 10:00 PM
From Toronto Movies & Social Group - Celebrating 14 Years!
4.8

I took the group to a few of these already. Great times always. [Because News](https://www.cbc.ca/radio/becausenews/about-because-news-1.4344480) is Canada's funniest news quiz. Host and award-winning comedian Gavin Crawford makes games out of the headlines, along with a panel of comedians and celebrities. It's also become [somewhat of a TikTok hit](https://www.niemanlab.org/2023/10/wait-wait-dont-tell-me-how-this-canadian-radio-show-became-a-tiktok-hit/) Note - very limited, sold out event. **Only sign up if you can 100% commit to attend.** Meet 6PM Doors open 6:30PM Taping should end around 8:30PM. **THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THOSE THAT WANT TO BE SOCIAL, MAKE FRIENDS, THAT ARE SINGLE OR NOT SINGLE. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF OTHER EVENTS LIKE, MOVIES, WALKS, HIKES, ARTS & CULTURE AND RESTAURANTS. WE LOVE TO SUPPORT MEMBERS TO SOCIALIZE AND TO FORM LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIPS.** **Rules:** [Click Here!](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-movies-and-social-group/events/293241263/) **Getting The Best Out Of MeetUp:** [Click Here!](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-movies-and-social-group/events/293241269/) Consider [joining our Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JpUbpvfPcNuFzTJ1VqTLZO) to discuss this and future events too Don't Forget to join our email list (Meetup does not send out emails to everyone in a group) to get our weekly news later about upcoming events: [http://eepurl.com/hKt76f](http://eepurl.com/hKt76f) Facebook group @ [http://www.facebook.com/groups/502945113062739/](http://www.facebook.com/groups/502945113062739/)

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform that connects people through local, online, and hybrid events. It helps individuals find groups based on shared interests where they can attend activities and meet new people.

You can search for cultural events in Toronto on Meetup by using location filters. Browse through different categories to find events that celebrate various cultures and traditions in the city.

Yes, Toronto hosts a variety of groups on Meetup focusing on cultural celebrations. You can join these groups to participate in events and meet others with similar cultural interests.

To join a cultural event, find the event on Meetup, then RSVP to confirm your attendance. This helps the organizers know how many people to expect and allows you to receive any updates.

Absolutely, you can attend as many cultural events as you would like. Meetup encourages exploring various groups and events to expand your experiences and connections.

Whether there is a cost varies by event. Some cultural celebrations on Meetup might have entry fees or contribution requests, while others could be free. Check the event details for specifics.

The frequency of cultural events depends on group organizers in Toronto. Some might host weekly meetups, while others may happen monthly or seasonally. Check their schedules on Meetup.

Yes, you can suggest a new cultural event by either participating in existing groups or starting your own group on Meetup to host and organize events.

Definitely, attending events solo is common on Meetup. Joining a cultural celebration alone is a fantastic way to meet new people and immerse yourself in local traditions.

If you can't find a cultural group that interests you, consider starting your own group on Meetup. This way, you can gather like-minded individuals who share your specific cultural passion.

No, not all events are in-person. Meetup supports both online and hybrid formats, so some cultural celebrations may occur virtually or as a blend of face-to-face and online interactions.

While Meetup aims to connect you with others, success in forming friendships depends on participation. Engaging actively in events increases your chances of forming new connections.

Meetup itself doesn't organize events. Events are hosted by local groups and individual organizers who create and schedule gatherings on the platform based on their interests.

Event quality and organization can vary. They depend on the group's organizers, so experiences may differ. It's helpful to read event reviews and descriptions when possible.

Meetup supports a platform of broad interests, but actual availability varies by area. While Toronto hosts numerous cultural events, it's possible that some specific cultural niches aren't yet represented.