If you and your date like Ted Talks and beer, this monthly event is an ideal destination. Nerd Nite is held at the Tranzac, a legendary Annex spot complete with a red curtained stage and intimate two-person tables arranged throughout the room. Past guests have varied from inventors designing portable 3D printers to magicians explaining the science behind their tricks. It’s the perfect opportunity to show your date what a great listener you are.
The Tranzac Club will host the Artisan Gift Fair this December, toting a fine collection of affordable, one-of-a-kind, and made-in-TO goodies. Think: handmade hats and bowties from local design duo A Mischievous Marriage, alongside delicious – and boozy – ice pops from Pop Stand in such tempting flavours as cherry whiskey sour. These and many more amazing vendors gather at the Tranzac Club, located in the Annex at Bloor and Brunswick, every weekend leading up to the big day.
In Toronto, this Annex music club is, simply put, legendary. It features a slew of unique sub-spaces inside (including a tiki lounge) where you can hear everything from jazz quartets to Irish folk music. Sprawling and anonymous, it’s a great place for a larger group meet-up or a solitary pint and dose of local talent.