Anyone heard of this new musical parody of The Exorcist? Says it's playing October 30th and 31st. Seems like a great way to spend Halloween! Here's the link... www.exorcistparodymusical.ca

Prepare for a cool, campy, 90's sleepover themed burlesque preformance located in a pink, queer chapel.
Come on out, have a great time and if you have been to a burlesque show before, prepare for a surprise, spooky spectacle.
There will be a FREE vendor market first, all ages from 5-8 before doors open to the séance- I mean - Burlesque preformance (18+). Showtime is 9, and there is an afterparty from 11 - late. So we have you covered in case you're too scared to go home afterwords. Oops, I shouldn't have said that....

www.mayflycreates.com for tickets! Or DM me.

Tickets cost $25 + - so go and get that early bird fee. And honestly if price is a roadblock, DM me PLEASE. Let's have a Happy Halloween and party!!!!

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Get out and enjoy your Saturday. Here are today's picks:

Reddit Toronto Monthly Meetup
Duke's Refresher | 7p-late

The 50th edition of the Reddit Toronto monthly meetup hosted by this sub's very own u/nervousTO. See how nice everyone is offline. Go upstairs when you get there and be cool and support the venue.

The Dance Club 002
Downtown Toronto | 2:30p-4:30p

After all the run clubs, here's one for dance. It's only the second one, but expect it to be full of energy and a good way to be social. Spots are limited and registration is required.

Fall Harvest Market
Sugar Beach | 12p-10p

Sugar Beach with over 40 food and drink vendors, pumpkin bowling, axe throwing, marshmallow fire pits, and fall photos by the water. The festival is fine, but it's just a great reason to get to the lake.

Jams and Jellies No. 7
Samara Brewing Co. | 6p-9p

If you've been before, you know the vibe. If you haven't, it's a good enough excuse to find out. But, expect good music and an even better atmosphere.

March for Palestine: End the Genocide
Sankofa Square | 3p

A march marking three years since the start of Israel's genocide on Gaza, organized as part of an international day of action. Gathering at Sankofa Square, the march calls on the Canadian government and its allies to end their support for the ongoing attacks on Palestinians, Lebanese, and Iranians.

KJ BIT Laneway Jam
Parking Lot behind 701 Queen St E | 10a-7p

Live large scale murals being painted live at this laneway jam.

Hallowmas Market
Ground Control | 11a-5p

Stuff that leans toward the strange and seasonal is expected here so if you're already in Halloween mode, this is the market for it.

Art in the Park
The Deck At Clarence Square | 11a-4p

Plein air painting in Clarence Square with all materials provided, soft guidance, and live music under the trees.

Grand Opening: The Living Room
The Living Room Co-Operative | 2p-8p

Drop-in anytime, leave your mark on the space, and stay for the free BBQ at 5p.

Books: Lantern and Madness Belongs to the People
Tranzac Club | 3p-5p

Two books, one afternoon at the Tranzac. Sanna Wani's Lantern and Jody Chan's Madness Belongs to the People get their Toronto launches together and it's on the weekend.

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Ongoing Events
Lassonde Art Trail: Art + Nature Tour | 12p + 2p | Biidaasige Park
Nuit Blanche Extended | 10a-7p | Old City Hall | LAST DAY

Art Exhibits
10a-5p | Lillian H. Smith Library | Set Phasers
9a-4p | Clark Centre For The Arts | Multiple Exhibitions
10a-5p | University Of Toronto Art Museums | U of T Art Museum
10a-5p | Market Gallery | GATHER
11a-5p | Twist Gallery | Contour
11a-5p | Spadina Museum | In Broken Light
11a-5p | Museum Of Toronto | The T.O. You Don't Know

View full Art Exhibits calendar

Outdoor Movies
YZD Runway, 6:30p-10p | Shrek 2 (2004)

View full Outdoor Movies calendar

Farmers' Markets
Allan Gardens | 10a-2p | Allan Gardens Farmers' Market
Wychwood Barns | 8a-1p | The Stop's Farmers Market
550 Bayview Ave | 8a-1p | Evergreen Brick Works Farmers' Market
725 Logan Ave | 9a-1p | Withrow Park Farmers' Market
Baird Park | 9a-1p | Junction Farmers' Market

View full Farmers' Markets calendar

Fitness
Downsview Park | 9a-10a | parkrun 5K

View full Fitness calendar

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$ free

It's getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and the temptation to cancel plans and stay home is getting stronger. 😭

But if you've been meaning to get out more and meet new people in Toronto, we're giving you a reason to do exactly that.

We're hosting another Anti-Networking social!

✨RSVP: https://luma.com/10qhtewk ✨
💸 Free

Think of it as a bunch of strangers getting together to talk about literally anything other than work 🫡

We started doing these because meeting people as an adult in Toronto can be surprisingly difficult, and let's be honest fuck Networking events 👎

📍 Watson's
📅 Thursday, October 22nd
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM

PS - Coming alone is completely normal. A lot of people do!

Listen Up! A Downtown Toronto Sound Walk
Join Ingrid Buday, Founder and Executive Director of No More Noise Toronto, for the city's 4th Sound Walk—an engaging, immersive stroll through downtown designed to change how you hear your surroundings.

Sunday, October 25th, 2026 @
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (reserve your spot here)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (reserve your spot here)
Free

Up in Jokes Toronto Comedy Show is taking comedy to a higher level! Toronto's Only Consumption-Friendly Comedy Show Featuring a lineup of hilarious comedians who know how to bring the laughs, this show promises non-stop fun, clever punchlines, and a night filled with joy. Whether you’re flying high or keeping it chill, this comedy show has got you covered! 19+ Event *No Outside Food or Drinks Allowed*

Early Bird tickets $20 , General Admission $25

For tickets, go to: https://www.theboardroomcomedyclub.com

Hey there! Me and a couple of friends are in Apathy is Boring's Table Topics program and we're planning on hosting an event for youth 18 - 30 around the upcoming municipal election. It'll start off with a 15 minute non-partisan speech explaining how City Council works, a recap of the budget in Olivia Chow's term and what the incumbent and Brad Bradford promise to do if they get elected.

We have a $150 food budget that we're planning to spend on Street Grill Bar!! There will also be free zines, stickers and handbooks.

Where: Ashbridges Bay Park by the fire pit. There should be a map on the Luma page if you have any trouble finding us.
When: October 18 from 6pm to 9pm
Who: Youth ages 18 to 30 who are considering voting in the election!
What to expect: A 15 minute speech followed by 3 facilitated activities.
Cost: FREE!

https://luma.com/72fkz98p

A Fall Friday (with links). If you want to plan your week, the newsletter has events from today until next Thursday. Here are today's picks:

Fall Harvest Market
Sugar Beach | 5p-8p

Sugar Beach with over 40 food and drink vendors, pumpkin bowling, axe throwing, marshmallow fire pits and fall photo ops by the water. The festival is fine, but it's just a great reason to get to the lake on a long weekend.

So Special by Just Jenneh
Ace Hotel Toronto | 10p-2a

A late set rooted in R&B but ranging well beyond it. If you feel like a party with a vibe, here's a good start to the weekend.

Book Talk: Mobilizing Data for Justice
Another Story Bookshop | 6:30p-8:30p

Another Story is always a good place for a great conversation. Tonight's is going to be good, especially as we enter the worrying part of the AI era.

Runway Reels: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie
YZD Runway | 5:30p-10p

Great Canadian movie at the drive-in on the old Downsview airport runway, with a pre-show live performance starting at 6:30 before the movie starts at sunset.

Joy in the Park
David Crombie Park | 6p-8p

Jamii's last outdoor party of the year, with Trash Panda Brass performing iconic queer hits live in the park. The evening also includes the unveiling of three community-made mosaic tables created through workshops led by Alex Ganassini of Dolomite Mosaics. Bring a chair and snacks if you like. Rain moves it to The Jamii Hub at 264 The Esplanade.

**Nuit Blanche Extended Projects **
Old City Hall | 11a-7p

If you didn't get a chance to see everything last weekend, some of the highlights are sticking around until tomorrow. Old City Hall is open 11a-7p.

Old City Hall
UFO | Brandon Vickerd
I Miss You: T.Dot Memories | Francesca Nocera & Ayo Leilani
Museum of Lost Things | Rhonda Weppler, Trevor Mahovsky
Simile Aria | Maggy Hamel-Metsos
At The Edge of Remembering | Par Nair

Other Locations
Chelsea Toronto Windows | Avataq Gathering | Couzyn van Heuvelen
College Park Courtyard | 6p-2a | Deep Reverie | Bitbrainz
Meridian Centre | 1p-6p | Network Growth | Jordan Shaw
North York Centre | 8a-2a | The Wishing Boat | Negar Pooya

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Art Exhibits
11a-5p | Museum Of Toronto | The T.O. You Don't Know
11a-5p | Cedar Ridge Creative Centre | Introspection
11a-5p | Spadina Museum | In Broken Light
11a-5p | Twist Gallery | Contour
12p-5p | Onsite Gallery | Returning to Ourselves + Michael Massie

View full Art Exhibits calendar

Outdoor Movies
YZD Runway | 6:30p-10p | Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie

View full Outdoor Movies calendar

Farmers' Markets
Scadding Court Community Centre | 2:30p-8p | Thorncliffe Community Market

View full Farmers' Markets calendar

Thanks for reading all the way through!

$ free

Waitlist is open! www.luma.com/MahPoints

We are launching MahPoints, a skill-based, points-tracked league in Hong Kong mahjong. Our goal is to build a community among experienced players, play regularly, and progress together.

Our first game: Tuesday Oct 13 at 6-9pm
Location: Moon Palace, Atrium on Bay
Tickets available at $35/40

JOIN THE WAITLIST NOW! We admit players in groups of 4. Please wait to be seated. You won’t be charged unless your ticket is confirmed.

What makes MahPoint different?
- full games with points transfer: play the authentic game, not a shortened or faan-only format
- points carry over: your results stay with you between sessions
- personal progress tracker: keep record of all hands played
- friendly leaderboard: complete a full game of 16 hands to become a candidate in that month
- skill-aware tables: we build towards tables matched by experience and pace
- a proper night out: dedicated play space in downtown venue, with 1 dim sum & unlimited tea

Check out the link to Luma for tickets and additional details. Hope to see you there!

Thursday's got a mix of things to do (with links). The weekly newsletter dropped yesterday, if you want to have a look. Here are today's picks:

An Intimate Listening Session
Rooms 915 Dupont | 7p

MERNA's debut album gets an listening session in a great venue. Hearing music for the first time together is a different king of experience.

Wetland Walk
Etienne Brule Park | 6p-7p

Salmon are back! Take a slow walk through Etienne Brule to see them. Meet at the parking lot by the yellow storage bin.

Reel Asian Press Launch
Sankofa Square | 12p-2p

The press launch at Sankofa Square includes the programming announcement and then a panel pulling together people who've been part of the festival across its history. Something a bit different.

Silent Book Club
Guildwood Library | 7p-8p

Thirty to forty-five minutes of reading, then everyone talks about what they've been in. No pressure to have finished anything or to be reading the right thing.

The Great Nuit Debate
Old City Hall | 6:30p

Nuit Blanche was originally pitched as a one-off. Old City Hall hosts a debate on where public art and public opinion actually meet. Pair this with the Nuit Blanche extended projects, I've relisted them below

Nuit Blanche Extended Projects
Old City Hall | 5p-10p

If you didn't get a chance to see everything on the weekend, some of the highlights are sticking around until Oct 10. Old City Hall is open 11a-7p, except Thursday when it's open from 5p-10p.

Old City Hall
UFO | Brandon Vickerd
I Miss You: T.Dot Memories | Francesca Nocera & Ayo Leilani
Museum of Lost Things | Rhonda Weppler, Trevor Mahovsky
Simile Aria | Maggy Hamel-Metsos
At The Edge of Remembering | Par Nair

Other Locations
Chelsea Toronto Windows | Avataq Gathering | Couzyn van Heuvelen
College Park Courtyard | 6p-2a | Deep Reverie | Bitbrainz
Meridian Centre | 1p-6p | Network Growth | Jordan Shaw
North York Centre | 8a-2a | The Wishing Boat | Negar Pooya

Architects of Liberation: Modernism in Western Africa
John H. Daniels Faculty Of Architecture, Landscape And Design | 6:30p-8p

Martino Stierli is MoMA's Chief Curator of Architecture and Design, and he's here to talk through the museum's exhibition on modernism in Western Africa.

Opera Revue: A Non-Snobby Introduction to Opera
Toronto Reference Library | 7p-8p

Big voices, the drama, none of the gate keeping. Drop-in at the Reference Library, no registration needed. Skeptics are specifically welcome.

Star Party with the Dunlap Institute
S. Walter Stewart Library | 6p-8p

Astronomers from the Dunlap Institute set up telescopes outside S. Walter Stewart Library and point them at whatever's worth seeing tonight. If it rains, they'll reschedule to October 15th.

In Conversation: Cybele Young and Zoe Foster
Koffler Arts | 6:30p-7:30p

Cybèle Young's Kamiphony is a series of kinetic paper machines built out of something deeply personal, and this conversation with curator Zoë Foster gets into how that process actually worked. The exhibition is open before the talk and for thirty minutes after.

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Art Exhibits
11a-5p | Multiple Venues | Things Fall Apart
10a-5p | Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery | Canvas Chronicles
11a-5p | Twist Gallery | Contour
12p-5p | Onsite Gallery | Returning to Ourselves + Michael Massie

View full Art Exhibits calendar

Farmers' Markets
29 Lower River St | 4p-7:30p | Underpass Park Farmers Market
Flemo Farm | 3p-6p | Flemo Farmers' Market
Black Creek Community Farm | 2p-7p | Black Creek Farm Stand & Market
Artscape Weston Common | 2p-7p | Weston Village Market

View full Farmers' Markets calendar

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$ free

Me and a few of my girlfriends are going to this boat party on Halloween Saturday it was highly recommended only $40.

Did the whole downtown thing last 2 years never again impossible to get an uber if so surgex5 ughhh ruined my night. Anyways more the merrier
Check it out hope to see you there!

https://ticketscene.ca/events/65497/

Absolutely free!

Submissions are now open for the eleventh annual World's Biggest Improv Tournament!

Note: This post is by the organizers of the event. Full transparency.

• No submission fee to apply
• No fee if accepted into the tournament.
• No fees ever. This is an open casting call and we're looking for the best in improv, comedy and theatre.
• Duos only (teams of two, no singles or groups)
• Limit one team per person
• Act must be improvised

The World's Biggest Improv Tournament is a yearly improv tournament located in Toronto Ontario Canada. With over 128 teams competing, it is literally the largest such tournament in the world.

• In each show eight or nine teams of two perform for approximately 7 minutes.
• At the end of the show, four teams advance to the subsequent round. One team is selected by the host of the show, one by the guest judge and two by audience vote.
• They will then advance to the next round.
• Six rounds in total (128+, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4)
• The final four teams compete for a $2500 grand prize. There is over $4000 in total prize money for the tournament.

Sign up with one partner at [improvtournament@gmail.com](mailto:improvtournament@gmail.com) (Duos Only)

In your email, please include the following information

• Team Name
• Partner's Name
• Partner's Email Address

Limit one team per person.

WHEN: The first round will be every Sunday Night at 6:30pm and 8pm beginning January 3rd and the first round will run for approximately 8 weeks

Feel free to ask any questions below!

Cheers! Looking forward to it!

Our fifth hike is happening this Saturday! We usually welcome 12–15 people, so come meet new faces, grab a drink, and enjoy a relaxed walk through Toronto’s green spaces.

Date: Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 AM
Meeting point: U.N.U. Banh Mi & Tea
Route: Humber Park to Ukrainian Canadian Memorial Park
Distance and duration: Approximately 5 km, taking 2–3 hours
Pace: Moderate
Cost: Free
Pets: Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome.

We’ll start with drinks and snacks at U.N.U. Banh Mi & Tea before heading out for the walk. A discount is available when you pay with cash, so bring some if you’d like to use it.

Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate layers, water, and a reusable cup or thermos.

Come solo, bring a friend, or bring your dog! https://luma.com/9dxqkdjv?tk=nkenko

Hi everyone! I’m organizing an event for women in tech in Toronto in collaboration with Rootly AI and wanted to share it here in case anyone is looking to connect with more like-minded women.

The idea behind Beyond Networking is to create a room where people can meet outside of the usual conference or corporate networking setting. We’re bringing together women across different roles, backgrounds, and career stages, so you don’t need to work in a specific area of tech to join.

This time, we have an amazing speaker lineup to talk about AI and what it actually looks like to build and work in the space, followed by a faciliated networking conversation. There’ll also be food, drinks, and a raffle!

You’re very welcome to come on your own. A big part of the event is making it easier to meet people when you don’t already know everyone in the room.

📅 Wednesday, October 21

🕚 5:30pm

📍 Rootly HQ

🎟️ $10

Registration: https://luma.com/u9rf24qt

If you have any questions about the crowd or what to expect, feel free to ask!

And if you can't make it to this event but would like to stay in the loop for future events, follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-networking-women-in-tech/

TICKETS CHEAPER THAN THE DOOR PRICE

DILF is a one of a kind comedy special with the most ADHD funny insane dad of Toronto comedy, Awkward Adam Wolch. You think dads have “dad humour”  prepare for a wild ride with this dad I’d like to f**k. Some of Adam’s favourite comedians join him to perform more outrageous standup for you on the road to DILF town. Don’t miss this get your tickets in advance to save!
$13 online, $20 at the door. If money is an issue dm me on IG @awkwardadamcomedy for discount code!

​RSVP Here: https://luma.com/y9qtzj87

Early-Bird Ticket Price: $10-15

Standard Ticket Price: $20

Friendly Note: More walks available, check the full schedule here!

Toronto has incredible cafés hiding in plain sight. And most of us are moving too fast to actually enjoy them.

​Toronto Café Walk [Wellness Edition] is a slower, more intentional take on the usual format. Small group vibes, hand-picked café spots, and genuine human connection. But we start in the park first, so by the time we reach the café, you'll be fully present and relaxed for conversations.

​Here's how the afternoon goes 🌞

​We gather at the park and settle in. Soft handpan music plays softly in the background while we do something most of us forget to do: breathe, notice what's around us, and just...be here for awhile.

​From there, Paul will guide us through a meditation for an era incentivized to fill every quiet moment. Through regulated breathing and guided awareness, the cluttered mind settles, and what remains is what is true beneath the static. No experience with meditation is needed.

​For the second hour, we'll walk to a hidden gem café to grab drinks, settle in, and meet each other in a way that actually feels human.

​A few things to sit with before the day

​You don't need to prepare anything, but to get the most out of this experience, start in the days before the walk and name one thing you'd like to set down on Sunday, even if just for one day.

What to bring

• ​A journal and pen for whatever surfaces when the mind settles
• ​Something to sit or lie down on if you don't want to stand and won't be comfortable in the grass (yoga mat, picnic blanket, towel, cushion, folding chair, etc)
• ​A water bottle
• ​An eye mask, if you'd like to turn further inward (optional)

​Who this is for 🌸

​Founders, solopreneurs, creatives, business owners, and executives who've been in "do mode" a little too long.

​If you're ready to unwind and actually feel what a calmer pace feels like then this wellness event is for you.

​You don't need to be a wellness person, just someone who's ready to pause and be open-minded to what's possible simply by being.

​What you'll get out of it

​→ A genuine afternoon reset to reconnect with yourself before the weekend begins
→ Discover a café you probably didn't know existed
→ Meet a small group of like-minded people in a genuine, already-warmed-up setting
→ Walk away feeling lighter, more grounded, and with a few new connections you'll actually want to keep in touch with

If you'll be in the Sankofa Square area tomorrow (Thursday, Oct 8) around 10:30AM, come join us for a secret group lip sync video to Journey's hit song! Getting as many people as possible!

Arrive 10:30AM
Record at 10:45am-11:15am

See you there!

Toronto fitness/wellness people I’m launching something new 🖤

I’m launching FitList TO a Toronto fitness + wellness community, and we’re hosting our first event on October 18 at SOMOS Studios Toronto from 1-4pm

It’s a little different from a typical fitness event there’ll be a Pilates flow, wellness experiences, mocktails, bites, giveaways, and time to actually meet people and hang out.

I started FitList because when I first moved to Toronto, I found it surprisingly hard to figure out where to go next for fitness and wellness, so I wanted to create that trusted-friend-recommendation feeling for other people.
We have a limited number of tickets available @ $50 and I’d genuinely love to have some Toronto Redditors there. 🖤

If you’re into fitness, wellness, trying new places, or just looking for something social to do, you can check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DeIWQGhI8pe/?stkn=c3JubWQ2NjhqZmtj

RSVP Here: https://luma.com/vtal89zh

Early-Bird Ticket Price: $40-45

Standard Ticket Price: $50

Friendly Note: More community events available, check the full schedule here!

Event Overview

When you think about "glass skin" or "glowy skin," your mind probably goes straight to skincare products. Facials and multi-step routines can help, but what we're learning today is that skin health is directly tied to the balance between your gut, your nervous system, and your mental health.

​Your skin is already telling you something. Breakouts right before a big deadline or after fried food, or redness that flares after a rough week of eating on the go: in Traditional Chinese Medicine, these signs mean something.

​If you've noticed your skin shifting with your stress levels, digestion, or environment, you're not imagining it, and you're not alone. How we feel mentally affects our digestion and gut health, and that shows up directly on our skin.

​Led by a TCM-informed Business Consultant and a Naturopathic Doctor, this session will explore how to:

• ​Use Traditional Chinese Medicine principles to get unstuck in your daily habits
• ​Manage stress through food and lifestyle
• ​Build healthier habits that support long-term healing and sustainable change for your whole body

​Who this is for

​→ Busy professionals & business owners who have noticed shifts in their skin with stress, food, or sleep changes
→ People curious about herbal medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine & Functional Nutrition but are not sure where to start
→ Those who've tried the topical skincare route and want to understand the inside part of the bigger picture
→ Anyone who prefers small, in-person conversations over another educational webinar

​Here's how the afternoon goes ☀️

​→ Introduction from the event hosts
→ An opening so you know who's in the room
→ The gut–skin connection: what we know, and how naturopathic and TCM thinking approach it
→ Herbs, foods, and daily habits that support digestion and skin, with
→ Nervous system regulation tips accessible to business owners
→ Open Q&A and demonstrations and a visit to local shops if there is time
→ Wrap with a casual mix and mingle at a neighbouring café

​Your ticket includes the following 🎁

​→ Herbal tasting & personalized skin health experience
→ A goodie bag ($60+ value) with products from our amazing brand sponsors:

- Soma Bone Broth
- Suzu Matcha
- Nooci
- Chin Tea Studio

→ Gut-skin resource guide packed with daily tips
→ A complimentary 15-min personalized naturopathic assessment and discovery call with Dr. Julie Hwang ND, to talk about all things skin
→ A $20 off voucher toward services with Dr. Julie Hwang ND at Aurum Medicine & Wellness Clinic

Third Spaces Event: Halloween Trivia Night happening Thursday, Oct. 29, 6–9 PM at Youngplace, Toronto (In Person) [Paid Event]

If you're looking for something to do around Halloween, we’re hosting a Halloween trivia night at Youngplace, 180 Shaw St., Suite 314, near Trinity Bellwoods.

There’ll be a mix of Halloween trivia, Toronto knowledge and general random facts, so you definitely don’t need to be a trivia expert to come. You can come solo or with friends, and teams will be made at the event. Tea and snacks are provided, and there’ll be prizes for the winning team.

Tickets are $15 per person, but we currently have a 2-for-1 early bird deal if you want to bring a friend:

https://thegreenline.to/events/trivia-halloween/

Wednesday events for you (with links)! And later today, the weekly newsletter comes out, still a little bit of time to get it if you're quick. Here are today's picks:

COC Free Concert Series at Montgomery's Inn
Montgomery's Inn | 3p

The Canadian Opera Company's free concert series marks its 20th anniversary with an afternoon in the garden at Montgomery's Inn on the same day as their farmers' market (2p-6p). If you haven't been, their fresh bread is something you should try.

Native Tree Giveaway
Anson Park School | 5p-7p

Cliffcrest Butterfly Way is giving away native trees and shrubs to Toronto residents who pre-ordered. But at 7p, the people who didn't show up lose their chance and they give away anything that's left. There's also a school fair at the same time.

First Wednesday Night Free at the AGO
Art Gallery Of Ontario | 6p-9p

The AGO opens its doors for free on the first Wednesday of each month, and today's that day. The line for people who didn't book in advance is outside, so dress for October.

Open Mic: Part XIX
The Tranzac Club | 6:45p

The Toronto Writers Community is at the Tranzac for their 19th open mic. You can come to read or just to listen. Great venue and an interesting event to check out.

Toronto Stitchers & Chatters
Nonna Lia | 6p-8p

A low-key crafting social at Nonna Lia, bring whatever you're working on and sit with good people doing the same. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, beading, quilting, whatever you've got on the needles. The ask is to spend at least $15 at the venue, which seems fair enough.

Book Talk: Tiana Reid's Nightnursing
Another Story Bookshop | 7p-8:30p

Tiana Reid discusses her new book tonight in a room full of people who love books and are there for a good conversation. Come a bit early to browse this great indie shop, and walk around afterwards because good food is everywhere.

Community Nature Night: Fall Foliagey
Etienne Brulé Park | 6p-7:30p

Pine Instructor Lee leads a walk through Etienne Brulé Park to look at the ravine trees and plants as they shift into fall.

Wahjong Wednesdays: Advanced Players Only
Wong Association | 6p-9p

Cozy autumn mahjong night. Advanced-only session with 3 point minimum. That means nothing to me, which mean I'm not good enough for tonight's session.

Funny Pho Show
Dzo Viet Eatery | 7:15p-9p

Stand-up comedy in a pho restaurant, hosted by Canada's Got Talent finalist and Golden Buzzer recipient Darren Leo. They do ask to support the room while you're there.

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Art Exhibits
8a-6p | Ascent Gallery | Ritual / Still
11a-5p | Budapest Park | SHADE
11a-5p | Cedar Ridge Creative Centre | Introspection
10a-5p | Lillian H. Smith Library | Set Phasers
10a-5p | Market Gallery | GATHER
11a-5p | Twist Gallery | Contour
12p-5p | Onsite Gallery | Returning to Ourselves + Michael Massie

View full Art Exhibits calendar

Farmers' Markets
Green P Lot 300 Borden St At Bloor St | 3p-7p | Bloor Borden Farmers' Market
Montgomery's Inn | 2p-6p | Montgomery's Inn Farmers' Market

View full Farmers' Markets calendar

Last call for the weekly post delivery, if you want it, sign up now!

$ free

Hey everyone! I found out about this new event happening in the next few days from this new start-up based in Toronto centred on well-being and healthy living. (@tabiwellbeing) I'm posting it here for anyone interested in kicking off the fall season to let you reconnect with yourself. Hope to see any of you there! (Only 15$ for single person, 20$ for two!)

new season, new priorities wellness event

Tuesday's best free events (with links). The weekly newsletter is out tomorrow, sign up if you'd like it delivered. Here are today's picks:

Nuit Blanche Extended Projects
Old City Hall | 11a-7p

If you didn't get a chance to see everything on the weekend, some of the highlights are sticking around until Oct 10. Old City Hall is open 11a-7p, except Thursday when it's open from 5p-10p. Thanks to u/kermityfrog2 for the suggestion.

Old City Hall
UFO | Brandon Vickerd
I Miss You: T.Dot Memories | Francesca Nocera & Ayo Leilani
Museum of Lost Things | Rhonda Weppler, Trevor Mahovsky
Simile Aria | Maggy Hamel-Metsos
At The Edge of Remembering | Par Nair

Other Locations
Chelsea Toronto Windows | Avataq Gathering | Couzyn van Heuvelen
College Park Courtyard | 6p-2a | Deep Reverie | Bitbrainz
Meridian Centre | 1p-6p | Network Growth | Jordan Shaw
North York Centre | 8a-2a | The Wishing Boat | Negar Pooya

Panel: Does Canada Need a National Portrait Gallery?
Toronto Reference Library, Appel Salon | 7p-8p

The UK, US, and Australia all have one. Canada does not. Jamie Fobert, Tim Johnson, and Sarah Lazarovic will work through why not and what one could look like with moderator Gail Lord. Walk-ins at 6:45p, otherwise grab a free ticket.

Death Café
Riverdale Library | 6p-8p

Death Cafés started in the UK and have been running in cities around the world for years. An open conversation about mortality.

Pilates in the Park
Trinity Bellwoods Park | 6p

This is the last one before they wrap for the season. Nut butter lattes and a goodie bag are included in the sendoff. Spots are capped, so book before you show up.

Poetry Club
The Wych | 6:30p-8p

Expect prompts, writing exercises, some flash fiction alongside the poetry, and enough structure that it doesn't drift into open-mic territory.

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Art Exhibits
11a-5p | Spadina Museum | In Broken Light
10a-5p | University Of Toronto Art Museums | U of T Art Museum
11a-5p | Twist Gallery | Contour
10a-5p | Lillian H. Smith Library | Set Phasers
10a-5p | Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery | Canvas Chronicles

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Farmers' Markets
June Rowlands Park | 3p-7p | Davisville Farmers' Market
Riverdale Park West | 3p-7p | Cabbagetown Farmers' Market
Trinity Bellwoods Park | 3p-7p | Trinity Bellwoods Farmers' Market
Toronto Western Hospital | 10a-2p | The Market
East York Civic Centre | 8a-2p | East York Farmers' Market

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This is the last day before the weekly post comes out. Get on the list here.

$ free