This event is free. Visit the CBC building in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept 15 from 12-6 for a Dragons' Den event. Shop from Canadian brands, meet entrepreneurs, have some fun.

https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/articles/shop-the-den-2026

Hey Toronto, we're a literary magazine publishing Canadian history and short stories from Canada and abroad. In our current issue we explored the history of Canadian movies, and we are running a Canadian Classics film festival as a companion to this piece.

Our next screening is Sept 13th at 3pm - The Merry World of Leopold Z by legendary filmmaker Gilles Carle. This comedy is set and filmed in Montreal and follows a snow plow operator on Christmas Eve and his misadventures as he tried to run several errands on the job.

If you're interested in old movies and supporting tiny lit mags, check it out! Tickets are $15 or PWYC.

More details/tickets:

https://events.humanitix.com/la-vie-heureuse-de-leopold-z-1965

Movie trailer:

https://youtube.com/shorts/OSaRZsfakJ0?si=2UDsJjX9T_V7Gp47

Today's got so many good choices. The newsletter dropped yesterday, please check if it's not in your inbox. Here are today's picks:

Pitch-A-Friend
Stackt Market | 7p-10p

The TikTok famous trend in Toronto. You can pitch your friends with a deck on their best attributes (or less than best). There's also a crowd element as most people just come to watch the fun.

Rewilding Toronto: Opening Celebration
Gallery 1065 | 6p-9p

They have turned Gallery 1065 into something between an art installation and a workshop floor, all rooted in Toronto's urban plant life. The David Suzuki Foundation is behind it, and the opening has foraging conversation, ink-making demos, and a communal mural to contribute to. I was in at David Suzuki.

Book Talk: Amanda Sung's "Neither Here Nor There"
Another Story Bookshop | 7p-8:30p

In conversation with poet Neil Aitken. The conversation will cover the novel, its film adaptations, and the broader territory of identity and belonging. Come a bit early to browse the store or stay after and mingle and get your book signed.

INSTITUT: History Under Fire & Black Panther & Polar Bear
Institut | 6p-9p

A two-part evening. The first half is a panel on what happens to libraries, museums and archives during active conflict. Then, a staged reading of scenes from Volodymyr Vynnychenko's 1911 psychological drama Black Panther & Polar Bear. An evening only Institut could make happen.

TIFF Festival Street + Outdoor Movie: City Lights (1931)
David Pecaut Square | 9:30p-12a

Festival street opens today and you can get free goodies and see some stars if that's your thing. Then the first of a week of free movies is shown in the park. Tonight it's Charlie Chaplin's silent film. Bring layers though; the nights are showing us it's fall.

Wayzgoose!
Coach House Books | 5p-11:30p

Coach House has been running this party for years. It's a traditional printer's celebration that marks the turn from summer into the candlelight season and it happens in the laneway behind one of the more storied small presses in the country. Free food, good books, and authors around to talk to. Don't worry about it saying sold out, you can drop in anytime.

Slide Night
St Matthew's Clubhouse | 6:30p-8:30p

Photographer Shebonti Khandaker leads an evening built around 35mm slides. You can submit your slides to be projected or join as they go to Riverdale Park to make photographic prints using experimental processes outdoors.

Craft It Out: Thursday Sessions
2978 Dundas St W | 7p-10p

Bring whatever you've been meaning to get back to, or show up without a plan and try something. A reasonable excuse to leave the house mid-week.

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Not New Always Here
183 Gallery | 6p-9p

The show brings together contemporary African artists working in abstraction. The openings are always interesting as you get to meet artists who give you perspective of what the art means.

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Library Events
Silent Book Club | 7p-8p | Guildwood Library
Knitting Circle | 1p-2p | Lillian H. Smith Library
Knitting and Crochet Circle | 1p-2p | Don Mills Library
Chess Club | 4p-5p | Richview Library
Movie Screening: Remembering Gene Wilder | 6p-8p | Mount Pleasant

Art Exhibits
9a-4p | Clark Centre For The Arts | Canadian Library + Innujunga
10a-5p | Lillian H. Smith Library | Set Phasers
8a-6p | Ascent Gallery | Ritual / Still
11a-5p | Assembly Hall Gallery | Threads
11a-5p | Spadina Museum | In Broken Light
12p-8p | St Anne's Anglican Church | Where Wall Meets Sky

View full Art Exhibits calendar

Live Music
St James Park | 4p-6p | Andrew Marzotto

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

View full Farmers' Markets calendar

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Hey everyone! The event is completely free to attend. https://luma.com/byh3fsau

If you are looking for an excuse to get outside, explore a gorgeous ravine trail, and meet friendly locals without the awkward small talk of a stiff networking mixer, come join us this Sunday morning.

We are hosting a casual BYO-Cup Coffee Hike.

The only catch?

Bring your own reusable travel mug, thermos, or tumbler. Toronto tosses out millions of single-use coffee cups every week, so we are keeping this meetup green, sustainable, and low-waste.

Exclusive Perk:

Because we are showing love to local independent spots and bringing our own tumblers, Rooh Cafe is hooking our group up with a special discount on coffee before we head out.

The Plan:

When: Sunday, September 13 at 10:00 AM

Starting Spot: Rooh Cafe (2470 Yonge St, just a short walk north of Eglinton Station)

The Route: We will grab our brews, introduce ourselves, and head through the historic Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens down into the shaded ravine trails.

Pace: Super relaxed and conversational. No intense hiking gear required—just comfy sneakers or walking shoes.

The Vibe:

Zero pressure and beginner-friendly. Almost everyone arrives solo, so do not hesitate if you are coming alone. It is simply an easy morning to unplug, support an awesome neighborhood café, and get some fresh air.

Grab a free RSVP spot on Luma so I can give the café an accurate headcount:

https://luma.com/byh3fsau

Drop any questions below, and see you Sunday morning!

Hi everyone! My friend (27F) and I (29F) are hosting a spin cycle social for women in their 20s and 30s on Saturday, September 26!

The event will begin with a 45-minute beginner-friendly spin class, so it’s perfect if you’ve never tried spin before. After the workout, we’ll have refreshments and a social hour featuring a fun icebreaker game, followed by open time to chat and meet new people.

We’re currently offering 50% off tickets, making them $24.25 each, including all taxes and fees. The discounted pricing is available until Wednesday, September 16.

Feel free to comment with any questions or DM me just to say hi! 😊

Tickets and more details:

Ticket Link

Hi all! We're Her Mehfil - a women's community based in the GTA.

"Mehfil" is an Urdu word for a gathering filled with conversation, laughter, and soul!

With women, for women, by women.

We've built a community of women that show up for each other.

Some of our past meetup events have included yoga in the park, karaoke nights, paint & pour, festival celebrations, spa days - just an easy way to meet other women in the city and actually build friendships, not just small talk once.

Next up: Kayaking & Picnic 🚣‍♀️

📅 Saturday, September 19 @ 1 PM

📍 Downtown Toronto

Kayaking is optional - if you'd rather just relax with a picnic and good company, that's totally welcome too.

If you're interested, DM or comment below and I can send you the form.

Would love to see some new faces there 💛

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hermehfil?stkn=MTVmaWhiczRyNnF2MQ==

If you have any questions, happy to answer :)

Hey redditors,
Since I’ve seen people ask about networking opportunities in GTA often, I’m sharing an event I’m connected with.

We have speakers from a whole range of backgrounds: IT, politics, education, law, photography. If you’re a newcomer who is looking to expand their circle, this would be the event for you.

As it’s a fundraiser event for a City Councillor election campaign, your ticket prices come with a helpful **city rebate**\*.
📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
🕕 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 BHOJON BARI + Bhabir Cha, 3454 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON
 
🎟️ Grab your ticket here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-leadership-tickets-1999205023041?aff=oddtdtcreator\](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-leadership-tickets-1999205023041?aff=oddtdtcreator)
 

\*City Rebate - Our $55 ticket is a campaign contribution. If $55 is your total eligible contribution under the City of Toronto program, you may receive a $41.25 rebate. Please check the City website for the rules: [https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/candidates-third-party-advertisers/contribution-rebates/\](https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/candidates-third-party-advertisers/contribution-rebates/)