How are we almost already at the end of January?!
Hope you’ve all been recovering from the holiday craziness. I’m personally ready to start having my calendar filled again, and this weeks edition covers events for this weekend + the first week of February (14 fun things, that’s almost a thing a day!!!)
One of my new years goals was to try something new every month. In January, that was MC-ing/public speaking. In February, who knows? I’ll be sure to update you.
There’s also a few things that are this weekend so I’ve listed them below for quick reference since this is going out suuuuuper last minute.
🧶 Intro to Knitting Basics - creative
🖌️ Open Studios (I’ll be here at 10am tomorrow!) - culture
🎮 Super Smash Sundays Monthly Meetup - community
Anyways, the reason you’re really here - this weeks roundup. Let’s get into it ⤵
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🎨 get those creative juices flooooowin
i cannot wait to try a bunch of new creative hobbies this year!!! i love witnessing these micro-art communities popup over the city
🧶 Intro to Knitting Basics
📅 January 25th, 2025
⏰ 3pm - 6pm
📍 5 Adrian Ave, Unit 204
💌 The TLDR: Taught by emerging artists and industry-leading professionals, there is a major focus on showing students what they can do with their new skills in the real world. Whether that's as an at-home hobbyist or bringing it to professional fields like fashion, costuming, repairs and more.
💸 $45.00
🎟️ Get tickets here
💖 Stay Connected with Learn Soft Skills | 💎 Rhinestone Workshop
📅 January 29th, 2025
⏰ 6:30pm - 9:30pm
📍 Shop LooHoo
💌 The TLDR: Celebrate Lunar New Year with a little sparkle at our fun workshop! Transform a Tiger Balm tin into a dazzling treasure using rhinestones. Whether you're new to crafting or an avid DIYer, you'll learn all about rhinestone application, from sizing to fixing mistakes!Join us for a sweet beginner-friendly creative session filled with tips and tricks, cozy vibes, refreshments, and the joy of meeting fellow craft enthusiasts.
💸 $90.40
🎟️ Get tickets here
💖 Stay Connected with Shop Loohoo |
✂️ Mixed Media Collage
📅 February 2nd, 2025
⏰ 6:30pm - 9:30pm
📍 Morning Parade Coffee
💌 The TLDR: Join us at Morning Parade Coffee Bar (Crawford location) for our Mixed Media Collage workshop! Carrier Bag Collective members will lead everyone through the workshop, covering techniques such as linocut printing and different methods of photo transferring. There will be time to play, experiment, and get to know the media. Materials and tools will be provided!
💸 $15.00
🎟️ Get tickets here
💖 Stay Connected with Carrier Bag Collective | 💕 Valentine’s Creative & Sip
📅 February 6th, 2025
⏰ 7:00pm - 9:30pm
📍 Society Clubhouse
💌 The TLDR: Join us for our Valentine’s Create & Sip! 💌🥂❤️From paper, lace, and ribbon to buttons, magazine cutouts, markers, and more, we’ll provide all the materials you need to create your very own unique, handmade valentines! No experience is required!Dress up in your favourite Valentines-themed outfit 👚or accessories ❤️, grab a drink from the bar 🥂, and get crafty ✂️!
💸 $25.00
🎟️ Get tickets here
💖 Stay Connected with Cherry Disco Nights |
🕯️ Palentine’s Day Candle Making Workshop
📅 February 9th, 2025
⏰ 3:00pm - 6:00pm
📍 50 Power St
💌 The TLDR: Don’t spend this Valentine’s Day sad and alone! Gather your pals, your gals and your gays for an afternoon making candles, making art and making memories! 💘🕯️
💸 $60.00
🎟️ Get tickets here
💖 Stay Connected with Jams Creative Lab | 💋 Kiss Your Friends On The Mouth (Art Party)
📅 February 9th, 2025
⏰ 6:30pm - 9:30pm
📍 Sixteen Eleven Studios (one of my fav venues!!!)
💌 The TLDR: Come celebrate love and friendship. Bring your friends and make new ones at this unique galentines-inspired art-making event.
💸 $12.00
🎟️ Get tickets here
💖 Stay Connected with Jasmine |
🥖 did someone say culture?
❌ outs: only consuming internet brain rot content
✔️ ins: expanding your horizons intellectually
🖌️ Open Studios
📅 January 25th, 2025
⏰ 10am - 11pm (dropin)
📍 Capsul Studio
💌 The TLDR: Join us for Open Studio, an interactive design exhibition that invites you to explore the creative process behind finished works while discovering your own creative potential. Hosted by the Office of Devansh Shah & friends at Capsul Studio.
💸 $0.00
🎟️ RSVP here
💖 Stay Connected with Devansh | 🧐 Into the Microverse: The Art & Science of World-building
📅 January 29th, 2025
⏰ 6:30pm - 9:30pm
📍 Innis Town Hall
💌 The TLDR: This is the fourth lecture of The Viaduct Winter 2025 Lecture Series. More information on the full series is below. Into the Microverse: The Art & Science of World-building by Anson Yu A grand semi-unified theory on running experiments for local growth. Anson Yu is an engineer that crafts tools, communities, and films for resilience.
💸 $22.60
🎟️ Get tickets here
💖 Stay Connected with The Toronto Society |
📚 Actual Book Club
📅 January 29th, 2025
⏰ 6pm - 8pm
📍 Osprey TO
💌 The TLDR: New year, same book club. Join us at @osprey.to on Jan 29th to grab a copy of issue 3 and chat about your new year’s goals. Hope you can make it 📚
💸 $0.00
💖 Stay Connected with ABC (imo one of the coolest literal experiences in the city!) | ✍🏼 Love & Lines
📅 February 9th, 2025
⏰ 11:00am - 3:00pm
📍 Studio Homme
💌 The TLDR: Single, taken, or 'it's complicated' — your attachment style might have something to say about it. Join us on February 9th for an afternoon of self-discovery, just in time for Valentine’s season. We’ll dive into attachment styles, relationships, and singlehood with an insightful discussion, followed by a guided poetry workshop to help you make sense of it all (no awkward dates required).
💸 $55
🎟️ Get tickets here
💖 Stay Connected with Her Healthful |
we love community around here, and i truly love to see this space in toronto expand. so many different ways to find community in a way that feels authentic to you
🎮 Super Smash Sundays Monthly Meetup
📅 January 26th, 2025
⏰ 11am - 2pm
📍 401 Richmond St W
💌 The TLDR: Join us for our first monthly Super Smash Ultimate meetup, where we play friendly matches and get to know other players and enthusiasts. We will be running beginner workshops on how to play SSBU starting at 11:30AM. Bring your own Switch or Game Cube controller. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
💸 $0.00
🎟️ RSVP here
💖 Stay Connected with Recess Community | 🍽️ In Good Company: Celebrating Female Friendships
📅 January 28th, 2025
⏰ 7pm - 9pm
📍 Manita on Ossington
💌 The TLDR: Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection, creativity, and community at the Manita on Ossington. This event brings like-minded women together to celebrate, share stories, and make lasting memories in a chic and welcoming atmosphere.
💸 $85.00
🎟️ RSVP here
💖 Stay Connected with IGC Toronto |
📅 January 30th, 2025
⏰ 7pm - 9pm
📍 Xing Dance Theatre
💌 The TLDR: Join us for our first event of the year—a Chinese dance workshop led by Emily Huang! 🌸 Having classically trained in Beijing and experience in teaching masterclasses in Toronto and San Diego, Emily will guide you through the graceful and expressive art of Chinese dance—a beautiful blend of classical techniques, folk traditions, and storytelling.
💸 $33.28
🎟️ Get tickets here
💖 Stay Connected with Pamplepuss
| 🫂 Sonder Nights: Gathering ||
📅 January 31st, 2025
⏰ 8pm - 11:30pm
📍 Studio Homme
💌 The TLDR: An exclusive event series that brings people together to share the most transformative moments of their lives. This space allows individuals to express how their unique human experiences have shaped them—through stories, poetry, music, or any medium that speaks to the heart.
💸 $25.29
🎟️ Get tickets here
💖 Stay Connected with Euclid Society
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