What's happening in May
I've been monitoring the magnolias of the neighbourhood pretty closely and I can say with confidence that they're all about to turn into white-purply clouds of flowers, which can only mean one thing: we have finally defeated the cold, and we're not going back! At least for a few months.
from the community
Jane Walk
The annual Jane Walk festival is this week, and there are many great walk happening all around the city. Here's a non exhaustive list of our favourites:
Toronto tech week
Toronto Tech Week is coming back May 25-29. We're not directly involved with TTW but we're adding a sprinkle of 1RG vibes to their calendar.
Inspired by Robin Sloan’s essay and Maggie Appleton's follow-up on the subject, Ross and Garry (who you may know from html in the park) are hosting a night of talks and demos about home-cooked software.
Have a project you’d like to share? More details on the event page:
This month at 1RG
💻 Side Project Socials
Side Project Socials resume their bi-weekly schedule every other Thursday night. Hosted by Henry, they are a chance to hang out with others while working on your side project, with an optional final show and tell.
🗓️ Thursday, May 14th starting at 6pm
📌 RSVP on 🔗 lu.ma
🗓️ Thursday, May 28th starting at 6pm
📌 RSVP on 🔗 lu.ma
📚 Silent reading club
Myles is bringing back a beloved community event. Bring something to read (a book, an e-reader, or that long article you've had open in 47 tabs) and read in good company. No discussion, no pressure, no pop quiz at the end. Just a quiet two hours of shared reading time.
🗓️ Tuesday, May 19th starting at 6pm
📌 RSVP on 🔗 lu.ma
🏛️ Civic Space Sunday
A co-working session with out friends from Civic Tech TO, we're opening our space to folks working on projects addressing civic challenges with technology.
We welcome participants from all backgrounds and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a curious beginner, or someone passionate about civic issues, your unique perspective and contribution are valuable to our community. You can read more about what's it like here.
🗓️ Sunday, May 24th at 12:00pm
📌 RSVP on 🔗 lu.ma
🍽️ Community Dinner # 81
Community Dinners are a mainstay of the 1RG programming. We're food lovers and we think that there's no better way to make friends than sharing a delicious meal.
We’ll be serving a home-cooked vegetarian dinner. All you have to bring is yourself, and any alcoholic beverages you may wish to have with dinner.
🗓️ Tuesday, May 26th, 7-10pm
📌 RSVP on 🔗 lu.ma (opens on May 22nd if you're not a member)
