Creative Groups Toronto

Fantasy Writing Meetup — Weekly Creative Writing Workshop

# The Fantasy Writers’ Table ### A Weekly Fantasy Writing Meetup on the Danforth Come join us for a weekly gathering of fantasy writers, storytellers, and imaginative minds at **the only café** located near donlands station, Each week, we’ll focus on a different element of fantasy storytelling through breif lessons, creative exercises, writing time, and conversation with other writers. You don’t need to have a finished novel. You don’t even need to consider yourself a “real” writer yet. You just need a story you want to tell. ## Where We Begin: Character Our first two weeks will be all about characters. **Week 1 — Who Are They?** We’ll explore what makes a character feel real: their desires, fears, flaws, secrets, contradictions, and the things they don't want anyone to know. **Week 2 — What Makes Them Interesting?** We’ll dig deeper into character voice, backstory, relationships, and the choices that reveal who a character really is. From there, we’ll build outward. ## What’s Coming Next As the weeks continue, we’ll explore the pieces that turn compelling characters into compelling stories: **Conflict** — What does your character want, and what stands in their way? **Worldbuilding** — How do you create a fantasy world that feels alive without overwhelming the story? **Relationships** — How do friendships, rivalries, romance, family, and betrayal shape your characters? **Magic & Fantasy** — How can magic, creatures, mythology, and other fantastical elements deepen your story? **Plot** — How do you turn characters and conflict into a story that actually moves? **Stakes** — What happens if your characters succeed? And what happens if they fail? **Scenes & Storytelling** — How do you turn all of this into scenes that readers can't put down? And eventually, we'll explore **theme, character arcs, revision, and the deeper questions that make a fantasy story stay with its readers.** ## What to Expect Each meetup will be a chance to: * Learn one practical storytelling concept * Try a new creative writing exercise * Work on your own writing * Meet other fantasy writers * Share ideas and get inspired * Leave with something new on the page This isn't a lecture where you sit quietly and take notes. It's a place to **write and share.** Bring your notebook or laptop, your unfinished story, your strange idea, your half-formed character or simply your curiosity. Come for one week or make it a weekly ritual. Grab a coffee. Pull up a chair. Let's tell some stories. **All experience levels are welcome.**

Creative Code Toronto work session

Join us for a Toronto meetup of creative coders! Instead of our usual show-and-tell, this will be a **work session!** If you're looking for some motivation to tinker on a creative project, now's your chance! **What is creative code?** *Creative coding* refers to anything with an artistic component that uses code as a medium. We welcome artists who use code (for visuals, audio, poetry, or whatever else), designers, animators, toolmakers, researchers, or just enjoyers and people looking to learn more! **Location:** Impact Kitchen on Queens Quay (88 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 0B6) **Join our discord** if you want to talk to everyone before/after the event, or have any suggestions for things you'd like to see or do! [https://discord.gg/ux9txXPsdJ](https://discord.gg/ux9txXPsdJ)

FIGURE & FORM w/ RIEL

🤝 October Networking Mixer for GTA Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

🤝Join us for a casual mixer hosted by Toronto Event Hub, where business owners and entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate, and network over some boba!🧋 **Date:** Monday, October 19, 2026 **Time:** 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM **Venue:** Chatime Liberty Village **You must [buy your ticket here on Eventbrite to secure your spot](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/october-networking-mixer-for-gta-business-owners-entrepreneurs-tickets-2002093947893?aff=meetup)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/october-networking-mixer-for-gta-business-owners-entrepreneurs-tickets-2002093947893?aff=meetup)\- an RSVP on Meetup does not count\. ✨ **Come see why [Toronto Event Hub](https://torontoeventhub.com/) networking events are rated one of the best in Toronto!**

Silent Writing/Reading #5

We will be meeting at the MaRS Discovery District (near Queen's Park Station), in the mezzanine area.

🎉Free Trivia Tuesday Social Mixer

**Join us for a fun Tuesday evening of interactive trivia (for a chance to win a prize) and make new friends in the city!** **The first 20 spots are FREE (with a minimum $10 food or drink purchase)** Whether you’re new to Toronto, looking to expand your social circle, planning a fun night out with friends or a date, or just love trivia — our **Trivia Tuesday socials** make meeting people feel easy, natural, and actually fun. 📅 **When:** Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026 \| 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 **Where:** Pizza Rustica (37 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 9G9) 👥 **Who:** Open to singles and couples, ages 19+ 🎟️ **Tickets:**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-event-hub-october-trivia-tuesday-social-mixer-tickets-2001407178748?aff=meetup)[\[Sign up Here\]](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-event-hub-trivia-tuesday-social-mixer-in-october-tickets-2001607643343?aff=meetup) ✅ Limited spots, so reserve your seat on Eventbrite! Check all of our events at [https://www.torontoeventhub.com/](https://www.torontoeventhub.com/)

🎉October Trivia Tuesday Social Mixer

**Join us for a fun Tuesday evening of interactive trivia (for a chance to win a prize) and make new friends in the city!** **The first 20 spots are FREE (with a minimum $10 food or drink purchase)** Whether you’re new to Toronto, looking to expand your social circle, planning a fun night out with friends or a date, or just love trivia — our **Trivia Tuesday socials** make meeting people feel easy, natural, and actually fun. 📅 **When:** Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026 \| 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 **Where:** Pizza Rustica (37 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 9G9) 👥 **Who:** Open to singles and couples, ages 19+ 🎟️ **Tickets:**[ \[Sign up Here\]](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-event-hub-october-trivia-tuesday-social-mixer-tickets-2001407178748?aff=meetup) ✅ Limited spots, so reserve your seat on Eventbrite! Check all of our events at [https://www.torontoeventhub.com/](https://www.torontoeventhub.com/)

The Toronto Artist's Way Meetup Monthly Meetup

The purpose of the group, based on the book The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, is for people to meet and talk about their artistic challenges in any field (painting, writing, music etc.) and encourage each other to break their creative blocks and fulfill themselves in their art. If you find people who are sympathetic, you may want to form your own group, meeting regularly to explore the book and supporting each other in their artistic journeys. I have gone through 2 such clusters and can say that it is a very powerful experience. Why not come to a meeting and see for yourself?

FIGURE & FORM w/ RIEL - 2nd SESSION

Photography Walk: Fall Colours @ U of T

generative ai art jam

Come make art using your favourite ai tool. Easels and paintbrushes not included.

Sketching Hangout... New Location

Hi everyone! We're doing an afternoon sketch hangout at CIBC food court. **First time meeting us and still not sure about the vibe?** Check out photos from **[past in-person events of 2025](https://www.meetup.com/artsrecto/photos/36185293/)** ***Bring your own art supplies*** (mainly dry medium or small watercolour set), and if you feel like it, order a drink and snacks. **Where to meet exactly?** From Union, you can either follow the signs to go straight to CIBC square one or get to ground level and walk along Bay street till you reach you see the CIBC square one building. Enter the CIBC building on either side of the train tracks and travel up to the fourth floor food court. I'll be at the tables at the far end of the food court by the windows. Looking forward to meeting you all :) =========================== **Support This Group 🥰🤩** We hope you're enjoying the Arts & Rec events! If you'd like to give support, please consider making a small Ko-fi donation of $5-10 USD at [https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto](https://www.ko-fi.com/artsnrectoronto.) . This helps cover meetup and miscellaneous expenses with hosting events! For more inquiries, please PM me for more info! Thank you all so much!