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.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Toronto, Canada. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Toronto
Discover the Art of Bread-Making, 5-weekend course held AT HIGH PARK
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: 360 Cooking Studio
Join the 360 Cooking Team for an immersive journey of bread-making.
*Learn everything about bread and make great social connections.*
*Every week, learn a different type of bread.*
**This is baking class for adults:** Over multiple weekends, our dough loving
chefs will guide you through the foundational techniques
of creating classic breads from scratch, and above all,
you will get to connect wi(…)
E-Commerce Entrepreneurs – Networking & Cocktail Party 🍾🍸🥳
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Parc Ave
***Tickets must be purchased in advance:***
https://ecomtoronto.eventbrite.ca
***(limited early bird tickets available, 20% discount auto-applied for our members)***
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Hi Toronto Ecom Community!
Join the Toronto Ecom Network community and fellow e-commerce business owners at the luxurious **Parc Ave Lounge** 🎉.
At this event, you’ll have the chance to expand your entrepreneurial network, bu(…)
TAICO February 2025 meetup!
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Adaptavist
The TAICO team is proud to announce our next meetup on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at the Adaptavist office in Toronto. Much thanks to [Adaptavist](https://www.adaptavist.com/ “https://www.adaptavist.com/”) for hosting!
## Registration and Event Details
Our goal is to bring artificial intelligence and cybersecurity together. To do that, we need to explore what’s happening in AI and what’s happ(…)
Across the Peanut (7.7 km)
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Sunny Supermarket
The Peanut is the most elegantly-shaped road in Toronto. It’s where Don Mills Road splits into two peanut halves. On the ground, it’s less impressive but it’s headed by a mall with modest food places.
This hike cuts across a diagonal of The Peanut from North York to Scarborough. Representative cuisines of the area are Chinese, Jamaican, and Japanese. Hubs for Chinese food are the revitalized Fair(…)
Made in Toronto – Monthly Creators and Founders Night @ Prema
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Prema Coffee & Cocktail Bar
**KEY INFO**
*Date: February 19, 2025*
*Time: 6 – 9:30 PM EST*
*Location: Prema Coffee and Bar, 34 McCaul St #110, Toronto, ON*
*Fee: **FREE –> Just show up on the event day! (but RSVP here so we’ll have an idea of who to expect!)***
*Website:* **[www.techinto.ca](https://www.techinto.ca/)**
*Instagram*: **[techinto.event](https://www.instagram.com/techinto.event/)**
Are you building something (…)
Bitcoin Bay Meetup
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Rex’s
Due to **Casa Mezcal** being closed, we are moving the meetup to:
Rex’s
635 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5G 1M7
Join the Bitcoin Bay meetup to explore the latest trends, entrepreneurs and startups in the blockchain industry. Our meetups offer a unique opportunity to network with like-minded individuals in the blockchain ecosystem, while also featuring informative speaker sessions on hot topics in the (…)
Drink & Draw Toronto #68: Nostalgia 💭🥰
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Bampot House of Tea & Board Games
Theme – **Nostalgia** 💭🥰
For the family day weekend, let’s sketch a situation, smell, item, or place from the past that brings up a particular feeling from that period 💭 For a bonus prompt, let’s sketch what that feeling looks like 👀
Shout out to Olive for this week’s prompt 💜
PS: if you have any ideas for future prompts, please let us know 🤗.
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Bring a pencil/pen/paint(…)
Meet ‘n Chill for Tech Talk – New Year New Resolutions
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The Frog: A Firkin Pub
Let’s meetup for some casual food and drink. Talk some Tech and Business and meet new contacts.(…)
Toronto Tech Social
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: 482 Front St W
[Toronto Tech Social](https://brainstation.io/events/toronto-tech-social-feb-2025?utm_source=event&utm_medium=meetup&utm_campaign=TOR_TS)[ ](https://brainstation.io/event/toronto-tech-social-july-2024?utm_source=event&utm_medium=thedots&utm_campaign=TOR_TS)is the definitive networking event for the local community. Make new, meaningful connections over drinks in BrainStation’s state-of-the-art cam(…)
English For Everyday – Thursday, North York Subway Station, Toronto
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ 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 20th
◦ 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(…)
Real Estate Investors Social Club
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Royal LePage Signature Realty
Come out and join us for an evening full of networking with fellow Real Estate Investors and Industry Professionals!
We are a social club for Real Estate Investors. There are no sales pitches at our events, just good old fashioned mingling and socializing with like-minded individuals who want to learn, share and grow together!
FREE PARKING all around the property for your convenience. ***Please (…)
Generalization and Out of Context Reasoning
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: 30 Adelaide East, Industrious Office 12th Floor Common Area
**Today’s Topic**
Do LLMs learn to parrot back the text they have been trained on? Or do they understand and the information held within that text. A recent set of papers describe a phenomena called “Out-of-context-reasoning”, which shows that AI models aren’t just able to understand and recall what they have been trained on, but also make complicated inferences about their training data.
Max Ka(…)
TorontoBabel Language & Cultural Exchange Night – MADISON PUB
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Madison Avenue Pub
The location for this language exchange event is MADISON PUB (behind Spadina Station).
\*\*\*MAKE AT LEAST ONE PURCHASE AT THE BAR. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WHILE WE’RE GRATEFUL FOR THE COMPLIMENTARY SPACE, IT’S IMPORTANT THAT WE SUPPORT THE VENUE BY MAKING PURCHASES RATHER THAN SOLELY RELYING ON COMPLIMENTARY WATER. LET’S KEEP THE GOOD VIBES GOING AND SHOW OUR GRATITUDE TO OUR HOSTS. IT ENSURES WE C(…)
International Lunch @ Waterworks Food Hall (Richmond/Spadina) – (Host(s) TBC)
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Waterworks Food Hall
*Please only sign up if you are **genuinely available and interested!** Re-confirmations in the comment section would be appreciated for others looking forward to socializing :).*
According to Toronto Life: “Enjoy a relaxed afternoon checking out the Waterworks Food Hall featuring over 15 culinary artisans serving a variety of specialty dishes, from Japanese ramen to Pakistani stuffed naans to fl(…)
Say Hello, Di Hola Language Exchange [GATHERINGS RESTO BAR]
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◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Gatherings Resto Bar
Please, use the Meetup app to contact the organizers if you need to locate us at the bar, or ask the servers.
• What we’ll do:
Let’s grab a beer and practice #Spanish and #English.
Open questions, culture, life or any other topic!
• What to bring:
Smiles & good vibes
Important to know some Spanish/English beforehand
• This event is totally free but we accept donations to cover costs. It will he(…)
Free Creative Writing and Art Therapy Workshop
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Ember and Spark Health Collective
Join us at the Toronto Expressive Arts Meetup for a special free Creative Expression Workshop that integrates creative writing and visual media to support mental wellness. In this workshop, you will learn how to harness the power of writing and creative art journaling to enhance your mental health and well-being. Led by healthcare providers from Ember and Spark Health Collective, this group reflec(…)
Craft, Coffee & Convo 🧶🧵 ✂🧵🧶 Chef’s Hall
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Assembly Chef’s Hall
Do you crochet, knit, embroider, cross stitch, felt or (hand) sew? *Priority will be given to fellow crafter to attend this event*.
Let’s connect and relax while working on our latest (portable 😅) fiber art projects! Share tips, tricks, and stories with fellow craft enthusiasts in a welcoming environment.
**Chef’s Hall** at **111 Richmond Street West** has food and drinks all evening long, and (…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Toronto is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Toronto on Toronto.com, Tolive.com, or Destinationtoronto.com.
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Reading for the Love of It 2025 Conference
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
RFTLOI provides a forum for literacy experts to inspire educators, and to help them promote a lifelong love of reading with their students.
PodCamp Toronto 2025| FREE Podcasting and Digital Media Conference.
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: George Brown College’s School of Media and Performing Arts
PodCamp Toronto, the 17th edition, is here! Join the ultimate networking and learning event for digital media!
2025 BUSINESS KICK – OFF
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Get ready to kick off your business in 2025 with a bang at our exciting event!
mddl School Toronto
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Central YMCA
Learn more about middle housing, connect with industry leaders, and become a part of the middle housing movement.
Toronto’s Hottest Networking Event For Young Professionals
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Lavelle
Professional Networking Event @ Lavelle Toronto | Privé Networking | Friday, February 21st, 2025 @7:00PM
Bisan & Ahmad Alive Double Feature: Stories Straight from Gaza to Toronto
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: 2236 Queen St E
Bisan & Ahmad Documentaries by Seen Palestine in Toronto, showcasing the stories of Gaza!
The RBC Black Diamond Ball 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Fairmont Royal York
Join us for Canada’s most anticipated Black History Month Celebration!
Well Rooted: A Free Concert in Celebration of Black Canadian Artists
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: 8 Spadina Ave.
A free, vibrant Black History Month celebration showcasing mesmerizing performances, captivating storytelling, and more.
In Conversation with… Andrew Simon
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Arts & Letters Club
Join The ADCC in-person for a conversation with Andrew Simon, Global ECD at Edelman.
Serata Sanremo: An Italian Night Out in Toronto
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Revival Event Venue, College Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
Serata Sanremo — February 22. Bringing a taste of Italy’s iconic song festival to Toronto.
Murder Mystery Dinner & Show – Saturday, February 22nd
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Mysteriously Yours is back! Join us for dinner and a show on Saturday, February 22nd at the Chelsea Hotel. We’re dying to entertain you!
Marmalade 14.0
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Apt 200
Marmalade, a ‘kind’ of jam, is a Jazz/Jazz Fusion jam session hosted to raise money for different local and international organizations.
MOKSHA – The Open House Edition
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Lost and Found
February 16 @ Lost & Found
Vanderpump Rules Trivia 3.1 (first night)
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Hemingway’s Restaurant
Raise your glass for Vanderpump Trivia! Hosted by Hem’s manager Mariam. Top 3 teams win a Hem’s gift card.
237 CANADIAN EXCELLENCE BALL
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Guild Inn Estate
Cameroonian Canadians to Celebrate! Join us for a night of Excellence and Elegance! Be a part of this prestigious celebration.
12th Annual EHRC Awards of Excellence
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Vantage Venues
Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of individuals and organizations empowering Canada’s electricity workforce!
PEGASUS CARNAVAL 2025: The Biggest Brazilian Party in Canada
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: NEST
Pegasus is an event company that brings Brazil’s sounds & culture to North America, with the objective of creating ever-lasting experiences
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Improv Comedy Night – Laugh, Watch, or Jump in! Yes, You Can!
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
Join us on Thursday, February 20, for a night of spontaneous comedy and great company! We’ll meet at 8:00 PM upstairs at the bar to mingle over drinks and food before heading downstairs at 8:30 PM for The Scene—a hilarious improv show inspired by audience suggestions.
Feeling adventurous? Stick around for The Jim-Jam, a bucket-style improv jam where anyone can jump on stage—no experience needed! T
Let’s Enjoy A Caribbean Brunch on Sunday.
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
Let Enjoy a Sunday Valentine Meal Together.
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
Serve Meals to Underprivilege & Homeless People
◦ When: Sunday, Mar 2nd
Serving hot meals to guests of the shelter and the community.
Help plate food.
Prep the desserts (cut the cake/muffins)
Wipe counters.
Wash trays, kitchen utensils, etc.
Set up the dining room.
Clean/sanitize the tables and chairs.
Note: For your safety, please wear closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops or sandals). And you must be COVID vaccinated.
Thank you.
Afterwards, let’s grab a coffee or a bit
Events for Professional Women Empowerment
Cocktail Connections: In-Person Networking
Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of like-minded women by joining us in-person in downtown Toronto. Discover the power of connection and get to know other Ellevate Toronto members.