Let’s explore social events in Toronto, on happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Toronto where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Toronto
Strength training, with a focus on Hamstrings and Bicep exercises
◦ When: Friday, Feb 28th
◦ Where: YMCA
Suitable for all fitnessss levels. Bring a lock for your ur locker, a change of clothes, appropriate footwear, and a willingness to use your muscles. Enjoying a meal across the street at Shwarma Moose afterwards is optional. z(…)
Machine Learning TO (MLTO) Monthly Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
◦ Where: OneEleven
**Agenda**
6:00-6:30 PM Arrivals and Networking
6:30-7:00 PM Tech Talk #1
7:00-7:30 PM Tech Talk #2
7:30-8:30 PM Networking & Wrap-up
8:30 PM Tear-down and Departures
**Tech Talks**
Talk #1 – *Behind the Scenes at Toronto Open Data: Technology, Challenges, and the Future – Mackenzie Nichols, City of Toronto*
In this talk, Mackenzie will give a peek behind the curtain of how the city runs its Open(…)
K8SUG Canada #18th Meetup @AWS – 27th Feb 2025
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
Hey K8SUGers,
So excited to share our **18th meetup** scheduled on **27 Feb** at **AWS Toronto Office.** We will also make it available online via Zoom.
**NOTE:** Please register using the **[REGISTRATION LINK](https://konfhub.com/k8sug-ca-20250227)**[ ](https://konfhub.com/k8sug-ca-20250227)so we can know if you are coming onsite or online. We will use the form to get you the access pass if req(…)
Weekly ESL Cafe Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 25th
◦ Where: St. Paul’s Bloor Street
Join us for ESL Cafe every Monday Night at St Paul’s Bloor Street.
We have groups for all levels of English: Basic English, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
At ESL Cafe, you can practice English conversation, drink coffee (or tea) and have lots of fun meeting other interesting people!!(…)
Data Drinks Monthly 🍻 – February 2025
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 25th
◦ Where: The Pilot
Please note that we will **not be meeting on the patio** this month, but will instead be meeting in the **main space on the main floor.**
If you’ve not yet joined the group, the list of our key principles are as follows:
* 🚫 **No Commercial or Promotional Intentions:** We value open thought, connection, and meaningful discussions. No sales pitches.
* 🤝 **Embracing Respect and Positivity:** A s(…)
Koreatown and Seaton Village (4.7 km)
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
◦ Where: Bloor and Christie
Koreatown between Christie and Bathurst Streets is the oldest Korean district in Toronto. Many Koreans have moved north to Uptown Koreatown, which boasts more varied and higher quality restaurants. Still, this area provides a lifeline for downtown residents seeking a slice of Korea.
Since this strip is only 600 metres long, we’re also exploring the adjacent neighbourhoods. To the south are boring(…)
GoTO: Tech Talks (go1.24 release party)
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
◦ Where: Kablamo
Join us on February 13 (Thursday), 2025 for our next in-person GoTO meetup! Hosted by Kablamo. We hope to see you there!
📍**Location**: 292 Adelaide St W, #5 (fifth floor)
**🕓 Agenda:**
6:00 – Arrive, grab a pizza, and chat with your fellow Gophers
6:30 – Intros, recap go1.24
6:45-8 – Talks
8:00 – Networking
8:30 pm – Doors close
🎙️Speakers
**OpenTelemetry with GoLang with & the benefits to (…)
English For Everyday – Thursday, North York Subway Station, Toronto
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
◦ Where: Food Court, at the tables near the Subway restaurant
Come join the conversation.
* When: Thrusday, 6:00 pm to 8:00pm
* Subway: North York Station, North York, Ontario.
* Where: Meet at the food court, near the Subway restaurant.
* Address: 5140 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6L8
* **Fee: $2 cash or etransfer to: [email protected]**
* After: TBD
We meet at the food court for in person conversation. A native English speaking ESL teacher will be(…)
Network, Connect & Masterminding Event for Women Entrepreneurs
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
◦ Where: undefined
## **WE GET IT…**
Trying to build and grow your online business all on your own can get overwhelming, challenging, and lonely.
As a solopreneur, I know you’re craving **meaningful connections** **and collaborative brainstorming** with other expert peers – we’ve got you!
## **WHAT CAN I EXPECT?**
At the Femunify Skill Exchange, we believe in the power of collaboration over competition, and we(…)
The state of AI in large-scale automated refactoring – Jonathan Schneider
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
◦ Where: Free Times Cafe
**The state of AI in large-scale automated refactoring**
LLMs are data hungry, and when it comes to source code the text simply isn’t enough to make large scale inferences about a codebase. As we know, code has a unique structure and strict grammar, as well as dependencies and type information that must be deterministically resolved by a compiler. This is information that could be incredibly usef(…)
February 25th Meet & Mingle
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 26th
◦ Where: Great Lakes Brewpub
Join us for the second IGDA Toronto event of 2025!
It’s February in Toronto! Dirty snow accumulates everywhere! Gamers of all sizes are ditching their gamepads and holding onto their toboggans to enjoy the snowy slopes of the city. So slide your way to the Great Lakes Brewpub to have fun with a bunch of game devs and enjoy talking about the amazing Canadian video games of 2024!
**Event**
Don’t b(…)
Taco tour of Kensington market
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 1st
◦ Where: kensington Market
Hold the date and time. I will post the details and map route in a few days.(…)
Tech & Entrepreneurship Social Mixer ($20 – EB tickets available now!)
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 26th
◦ Where: Offworld Bar
**KEY INFO**
*Date: February 26, 2024*
*Time: 6 – 9 PM EST*
*Location: Offworld Bar, 739 Queen St. W*
*Fee: **$20 CAD –> Get your Early Bird tickets by FEB 16 and save 25%***
*Website:* **[www.techinto.ca](https://www.techinto.ca/)**
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**Tickets Available at: [https://shop.techinto.ca/products/february-26-networking-event(…)
Monthly Social Drinks – AI and Technology
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 25th
◦ Where: Bier Markt
**When:** 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
**Where:** Bier Markt – 58 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1R2
**Join us for an evening of networking and discussion!**
Are you a tech enthusiast, AI professional, or looking to transition into the field? Let’s connect and explore the latest trends and opportunities in Toronto’s AI and tech job market.
**Agenda:**
* 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm: Networking and drinks
* 6:15 pm – (…)
Coffee meetup for shy and socially anxious people
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 1st
◦ Where: 56 Wellesley St W
Our coffee shop meetup now takes place every other Saturday at Tim Hortons at Bay and Wellesley. Come out to meet and chat with your fellow members of the Toronto Social Anxiety Support group in a supportive environment.
**IMPORTANT: This group is intended to provide a safe space for people with social anxiety who may feel inhibited in louder, more extroverted environments. Please respect the nat(…)
🎲 BOARD GAMES & BEYOND | 💞SLOW DATING SOCIAL💘 FREE DRINK/FOOD/FUN & HOST🙋♀️
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 26th
◦ Where: Centre for Social Innovation – Spadina
#### 😍 Romantic **Connections *Disguised* as a Board Game Night \~** Curated Community
🎲 **Play & Chat** \~ “Choose your own Adventure” Games Collection \~ Something for Everyone!
***🃏 BYOB \~ Welcome to Bring your own Board Games/convo cards/tarot deck & Booze*** 🍺🍹
### **🤗 WHO IS THIS FOR?…EVERYONE! :)**
* **👩❤️👨** SINGLES & Looking to Mingle? Curated Games for “Slow Connection” v(…)
Learning Japanese or English Can Be Fun!🎉
◦ When: Monday, Feb 24th
◦ Where: Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library
Language exchange Japanese and English🎉
Looking for a way to improve your language skills while connecting with amazing people? At Japanish, we create a space where Japanese and Canadian participants can pair up 1-on-1(2) to have meaningful conversations based on exciting topics. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to practice their target language in a fun and supportive environment.
💡 Key Detai(…)
Practical Philosophy Meetup – Toronto 🇨🇦
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
◦ Where: IBC of TORONTO
**🏛️ WHAT’S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for ac(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Toronto, you can try out Toronto.com, Tolive.com, or Destinationtoronto.com.
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SUGAR SAMMY – TORONTO 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 1st
◦ Where: John Bassett Theatre – Metro Toronto Convention Centre
SUGAR SAMMY LIVE IN TORONTO
CRA & RQ Updates 2024-2025
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
◦ Where: The National Club
TEI MEMBER ONLY EVENT. Hear from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Revenu Quebec (RQ).
Micro-credential Forum//Le forum sur les micro-titres de compétences
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
◦ Where: Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library
Bridging Skill Gaps, Building Futures//Combler les écarts de compétences, bâtir l’avenir
Sports Analytics: Deeper Dive into the Application of Data in Sports
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 26th
◦ Where: Rotman School of Management
Learn about cutting edge sports analytics, research in the space, and watch a live industry demonstration by Stathletes.
Milestone Party!
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 25th
◦ Where: Centre for Social Innovation – Annex Lounge
Event celebrating those who’ve reached industry milestones, with the opportunity to make connections with others on the path to licensure.
The Markian Ochrymowych Humanitarian Award 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 1st
◦ Where: Old Mill Toronto Event Venue
Join us in honoring a devoted champion of Ukrainian culture, connecting our community through the power of song
Spotlight YVT – The Pop Shoppe
◦ When: Friday, Feb 28th
◦ Where: Assembly Hall
Join Young Voices Toronto choirs for an exciting evening of popular music and spotlight solo performances!
SUITE LIFE AFTER DARK – Disney Channel-Inspired 2000s Dance Party Toronto
◦ When: Friday, Feb 28th
◦ Where: The Rec Room
Step back in time and party like it’s the early 2000s with “Suite Life After Dark,” a 19+ throwback dance party of all your favourite hits!
Toronto Professionals & Entrepreneurs Social Mixer
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 26th
◦ Where: Mister C Toronto (Bisha Hotel)
We are an agile Toronto networking group with a genuine passion and professional approach to expanding our business and social networks.
Policy Talks – Future of International Education
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 25th
◦ Where: Gardiner Museum
Join us for a Policy Talks panel and networking event on the future of international education in Canada.
Lorne Park Clarkson Hockey welcomes The Practically Hip!
◦ When: Friday, Feb 28th
◦ Where: Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion
Get your dancing shoes on and celebrate as the LPCHA hosts a tribute to Canada’s favourite hockey band – The Practically Hip!
Vivienne Mort | Toronto – 1 Mar | Canadian Candlelight Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 1st
◦ Where: Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church
Вперше в Канаді Vivienne Mort з великим туром при свічках!
Spanglish Nights
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 1st
◦ Where: 2180 Steeles Ave W unit 14
Beats so fire, they don’t need translation! Join Travieso x Zedric Troy for Hip Hop, Reggaeton & more! Free before 11:30PM. 2180 Steeles Ave
Nosso Baile dos Solteiros
◦ When: Friday, Feb 28th
◦ Where: hush hush
Vem curtir o Nosso Baile dos Solteiros no Hush Hush com muita música, dança e diversão! Quem perder, vai se arrepender
Black History Month Gala: Crown & Legacy
◦ When: Friday, Feb 28th
◦ Where: Oasis Convention Centre
Welcome to the 2nd edition Multi-Uni Black History Month Gala, a regal and inspirational celebration of “Black Royalty: Crown & Legacy”!
ISACH 2025: Advocacy in Healthcare
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 1st
◦ Where: Massey College
Bridging disciplines for social accountability.
Antonia de Wolfe Honours Chopin’s Birthday in Concert
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 1st
◦ Where: Steinway Piano Gallery Toronto
Celebrate Chopin’s birthday with acclaimed Antonia de Wolfe, performing all 14 waltzes and beloved masterpieces in an unforgettable recital.
Women in Tech Vancouver – OutGeekWomen
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
◦ Where: CGI
All the badass women in tech, are you in? #outgeekwomen #womenintech
Celebrations and Revelations 2025 – WE ARE COUNTRY
◦ When: Friday, Feb 28th
◦ Where: The Globe and Mail Centre
Julian Taylor, AHI, Tania Joy and Kunle will blend their music with iconic country songs to celebrate our contributions to country music
Echoes of the Soul: Celebrating R&B, Gospel and Much More
◦ When: Friday, Feb 28th
◦ Where: St. Andrew’s Church
Vocalists Mark Cassius, Quisha Wint, & Michael Dunston celebrate 20th-century pop classics honoring iconic Black music-makers.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Exhibition Tour ‘Planetfall’
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 26th
Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can find each other before the tour starts. Check the comments section below on the night for updates. Tour starts at 6pm.
Photographer: Michael Benson
Curator: Paul Roth
See comment section for bios.
Join us for a tour of this stunning exhibition of images created by Michael Benson.
About the exhibition:
Since the early 1960s, a succession of spacecraft, l
Food and Drinks After Work
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 26th
Lets all enjoy a great time with food, drinks and great conversation in the middle of the week.
its a nice way to break the routine and meet with friends from internation
The event is free! yay
You just pay for your consumption
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DATE: February 26 at 7:00 pm
Hope to see you all and as usual please just sign in if yo
Move Night – Oscar-Nominated Shorts: Live Action
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 27th
Join us to see this year’s Oscar nominated short films for the ‘Live Action’ category.
Total runtime: 102 minutes. See comments section below for seat details.
This screening includes:
A Lien
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2024 | 15m | English
Tensions rise as a young couple and their child prepare for a green card interview.
Anuja
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2024 | 22m | Hindi
A gifted young girl
Internations Toronto February Networking Event
◦ When: Friday, Feb 28th
◦ Where: The Rose and Crown
🚀 Closing February with Connections & Growth! 🌟
As February comes to a close, let’s come together for an evening of inspiration, networking, and new opportunities! This is your chance to connect with driven professionals, exchange ideas, and step into March feeling empowered and supported. 🙌✨
📅 Date: 28th February
🕒 Time: 18:30 – 20:30
📍 Location: The Rose and Crown
💡 Why You Should Join