Greek Students' Association of the University of Toronto
The Official Group of Hellenic Students at UofT
Hello everyone! We are happy to announce an amazing event for students to learn about the fascinating research being conducted by Greek professors at UofT. This is an excellent opportunity to network, meet other students in the STEM field and interact with the professors firsthand. You do not want to miss this event, see you there!
Its that time of year again! SEF Toronto Presents Montreal 2019. Prices include your transportation to and from Montreal, Gift Bags, cover for Clubs, Tshirts, and the Hotel. Please contact one of our execs, DM us on Facebook or Instagram, OR email us at uoft.greeks@gmail.com for more information. 100$ DEPOSIT is due by NOVEMBER 10th, 2018 to SECURE your spot on the trip. Make sure to fill out this form and hand it in to us as well! Montreal Registration Form
Get ready for an unforgettable 4-day weekend in Montreal from February 12–15, 2027!
TMU HSA, York HSA, and UofT HSA are teaming up once again to take over Montreal! Get ready for an incredible weekend filled with nightlife, excursions, good vibes, and memories you won’t forget.
With more than half of our 336 spots already booked, availability is becoming extremely limited.
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to secure your spot! Once these remaining spots are gone, they’re gone.
All prices are per person.
| Room Type | HSA Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| 🛏️ Quad | $450 | $480 |
| 🛏️ Triple | $495 | $525 |
| 🛏️ Double | $560 | $590 |
Members of TMU HSA, York HSA, and UofT HSA are all eligible for member pricing!
Not an HSA member yet? No problem! If you’re a student at one of these universities, you can sign up through your school’s HSA membership form (found in there instagram bios) to qualify for the discounted member price.
A $250 deposit per person is required to secure your spot.
Make sure your deposit is submitted by the deadline to secure your place on the trip.
Get ready for a weekend packed with:
🌃 Nightlife
🗺️ Excursions
🎉 Events & activities
🤝 Meeting students from TMU, York & UofT
📸 Unforgettable memories
Whether you’re coming for the nightlife, exploring Montreal with friends, or just looking for an unforgettable weekend away, Montreal 2027 is the trip you don’t want to miss.
More than half of the available spots are already gone. Secure your spot before availability runs out!
Get ready for a night of spooky vibes, incredible music, and unforgettable memories! Halloween Havoc is taking over Amore Nights in downtown Toronto on Thursday, October 29, 2026, for the ultimate Halloween club experience.
Presented by SEF Toronto, this Halloween celebration promises a high-energy night featuring DJ Pavlo and DJ Hellas, spinning the best of house, hip-hop, and Greek hits all night long.
Bring your best Halloween costume and get ready to show it off! With a costume contest, an electrifying atmosphere, and music to keep you dancing until the early hours, Halloween Havoc is the perfect way to celebrate spooky season with friends.
Whether you’re into house, hip-hop, or Greek music, the DJs will keep the energy high all night long.
Secure your spot early to take advantage of special ticket pricing:
Tickets are available here.
Registered GSA/HSA members from York University, the University of Toronto (U of T), and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) can receive one free drink ticket at the door, while supplies last. Be sure to arrive early to take advantage of this offer.
Gather your friends, plan your costumes, and get ready for a thrilling night of music, dancing, and Halloween fun in Toronto. With great DJs, a costume contest, and a packed dance floor, Halloween Havoc is the place to be this spooky season.
📍 Amore Nights, 559 College Street, Toronto
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 10 PM – 3 AM
Don’t wait until the last minute — get your tickets and get ready for a Halloween night to remember! 🖤🎃
Are you brave enough to face Toronto’s scariest maze?
This Halloween season, the UofT Greek Students Association is taking over SCREEMERS for a night filled with frights, screams, and things that go bump in the dark! Gather your friends, bring your courage, and get ready for an unforgettable night of Halloween fun.
📅 Date: October 22
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON L4K 5C3
🎟️ GSA Ticket Price (Available to everyone): $35
💵 Regular Price: $50
⏳ Ticket Deadline: October 19
Are you a registered first-year student? We’ve got an extra treat for you! 👀
Registered first-years receive an additional $5 OFF their ticket.
Want to join us for a night of screams and scares?
Space is limited, so don’t wait until the last minute to secure your spot.
Whether you’re a Halloween enthusiast or simply looking for a fun night out with friends, SCREEMERS is the perfect place to put your bravery to the test.
We’ll see you in the maze… if you make it out. 🎃🕷️
Empiria Events has invited GSA members to their Greek Experience Weekend, with exclusive offers on three premium events happening this Friday through Sunday.
1. Illuminarium: The Immersive Greek Experience (FREE TICKET)
📅 Date: Friday, October 16
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Distillery District (28 Distillery Lane, Toronto)
– Premium Greek-inspired culinary tastings and an original immersive production that transports you back to Ancient Olympia.
Ticket: https://shop.empiria.events/events/the-immersive-greek-experience
*To claim your free ticket, email apostolos.zezos@mail.utoronto.ca. Since the event is tonight, please reach out as soon as possible.
2. The Art of Leadership: Active Participation in Socratic Dialogues ($15 OFF)
📅 Date: Saturday, October 17
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Greektown (Old Mezes, 456 Danforth Ave)
– Dr. Markos Perrakis leads an interactive workshop on what it takes to be a leader, paired with mezes in Greektown. Tickets: https://shop.empiria.events/events/the-art-of-leadership
*Use code GSA2026 for $15 off
3. From Europe to Greece: A Journey of Entertainment ($15 OFF)
📅 Date: Sunday, October 18
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Greektown (Cake Cabaret, 627 Danforth Ave)
– An original live theatrical production exploring the people, music, dance and cultural influences that shaped modern Greece.
Tickets: https://shop.empiria.events/events/from-europe-to-greece-an-immersive-musical-theatre-experience
*Use code GSA2026 for $15 off
We hope to see many of you there. Feel free to reach out with any questions to: apostolos.zezos@mail.utoronto.ca
Anxiety About the Future: Trusting God in Times of Uncertainty
Join us for a special evening of faith, fellowship, and conversation hosted by UofT Greeks in collaboration with Met Youth at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
Fr. Ted Paraskevopoulos will deliver a homily on navigating anxiety about the future and trusting God during times of uncertainty. Following the homily, join us for an open Q&A session where you can ask questions and discuss faith, university life, and everything in between.
Whether you’re looking for spiritual guidance, encouragement, or simply a welcoming space to connect with others, all are invited to attend!
Bring your questions, invite a friend, and join us for an evening of reflection, meaningful conversation, and community.
All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there.
September 24 · 7:00 PM · Sunnybrook Parking Lot 7
The Greek car community is getting together for a night out.
TMU, UofT and York are linking up at Sunnybrook Park for a car meet on September 24. It’s a chance to bring everyone together and spend the night around some good cars and even better people.
If you’re part of the Greek community and you’re into cars then come through. Bring your own car or just pull up with your friends. All makes and builds are welcome.
Come check out the cars and meet other Greek car enthusiasts from around Toronto. It’s a laid-back night to hang out and connect with lots of people.
📍 Location: Sunnybrook Park Lot 7
📅 Date: September 24
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
🎓 TMU × UofT × York
Bring your friends and come out for the night. Whether you’ve been around the car scene for years or you’re just getting into it, there’s always room for another car.
This weekend, the UofT GSA is excited to host the NHSA 2026 Fall Convention at our beautiful campus. We invite and encourage all members to be in attendance for as much as they are available. We already have 120+ young Hellenes from the US and Canada, and we would love for you to join us.
Purchase at
https://events.livemazi.com/e/nhsatoronto2026
Code: GSA2026
Ticket options:
– Full weekend package (recommended) [CODE: GSA2026]
– Saturday Full Day (Conference and Greek night)
– Saturday Greek Night only
** Tables & bottle service are available for purchase (use access code: TABLES). Visit livemazi.com for more details! **
Details:
Friday, Sep 18
🕒 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
📍Old Mezes Restaurant, 456 Danforth Ave
We will kick off the weekend with our Welcome Reception at Old Mezes Restaurant, located in Greektown.
Saturday, Sep 19
🕒 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
📍University of Toronto,Medical Sciences Building
Lobby: C David Naylor Commons | Conference room: MS 2170
The conference will include a full day of panels, keynote speakers and networking opportunities, along with breakfast and lunch provided.
🕒 10:00 pm to 2:30 am
📍Petros82 Restaurant Downtown, 299 Adelaide St W
The evening will conclude with a Greek Night (19+) at Petros82 Restaurant Downtown, one of the signature social events of the convention weekend
** Tables & bottle service are available for purchase (use access code: TABLES). Visit livemazi.com for more details! **
Sunday, Sep 20
🕒 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
📍Greektown on the Danforth
Walking tour of the Danforth, followed by Greektown’s first-ever official wine tasting (feat. Kolonaki Group). Learn about Greek wine varieties from expert importer Steve Kriaris and get a chance to taste a special selection of five Greek varieties (must be 19+ to participate in tasting). Olive oils from Kolonaki’s fine selection will also be available for tasting.
We look forward to hosting you at the NHSA Toronto Fall 2026 Convention!
Please reach out to Apostolos Zezos at 647-530-9938 or on IG @apostolos.zezos for any questions!
– Apostolos Zezos (GSA Treasurer, NHSA Toronto Convention Co-Chair)
– Helena Syrianos (GSA Grad Student Rep, NHSA Toronto Convention Co-Chair)
This weekend, the UofT GSA is excited to host the NHSA 2026 Fall Convention at our beautiful campus. We invite and encourage all members to be in attendance for as much as they are available. We already have 120+ young Hellenes from the US and Canada, and we would love for you to join us.
Purchase at
https://events.livemazi.com/e/nhsatoronto2026
Code: GSA2026
Ticket options:
– Full weekend package (recommended) [CODE: GSA2026]
– Saturday Full Day (Conference and Greek night)
– Saturday Greek Night only
** Tables & bottle service are available for purchase (use access code: TABLES). Visit livemazi.com for more details! **
Details:
Friday, Sep 18
🕒 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
📍Old Mezes Restaurant, 456 Danforth Ave
We will kick off the weekend with our Welcome Reception at Old Mezes Restaurant, located in Greektown.
Saturday, Sep 19
🕒 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
📍University of Toronto,Medical Sciences Building
Lobby: C David Naylor Commons | Conference room: MS 2170
The conference will include a full day of panels, keynote speakers and networking opportunities, along with breakfast and lunch provided.
🕒 10:00 pm to 2:30 am
📍Petros82 Restaurant Downtown, 299 Adelaide St W
The evening will conclude with a Greek Night (19+) at Petros82 Restaurant Downtown, one of the signature social events of the convention weekend
** Tables & bottle service are available for purchase (use access code: TABLES). Visit livemazi.com for more details! **
Sunday, Sep 20
🕒 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
📍Greektown on the Danforth
Walking tour of the Danforth, followed by Greektown’s first-ever official wine tasting (feat. Kolonaki Group). Learn about Greek wine varieties from expert importer Steve Kriaris and get a chance to taste a special selection of five Greek varieties (must be 19+ to participate in tasting). Olive oils from Kolonaki’s fine selection will also be available for tasting.
We look forward to hosting you at the NHSA Toronto Fall 2026 Convention!
Please reach out to Apostolos Zezos at 647-530-9938 or on IG @apostolos.zezos for any questions!
– Apostolos Zezos (GSA Treasurer, NHSA Toronto Convention Co-Chair)
– Helena Syrianos (GSA Grad Student Rep, NHSA Toronto Convention Co-Chair)
Join us for the first meeting of the year!
Meet new people, become a part of the community, and learn what this year has in store!
Plus vote for who your new directors will be and enjoy complementary Pizza!
📆September 15, 6:45 PM
Follow the steps below to secure your 2026-2027 membership.
Apply for a director position here
Refer to the full UofT Hellenic course longlist for all types of Greek-themed courses
MGR200 and MGR300: Modern Greek Language Course | Available Spots
A message from the lecturer, Themis Aravossitas:
Finished introductory Greek? Don’t stop now! 🇬🇷Greek doesn’t start biting after Level 1 — in fact, it gets easier. 😊
MGR200 & MGR300 help you move from “I know some Greek” to actually using Greek with confidence, through conversation, contemporary culture, real-life texts, music, media, and the Greek-speaking world today.
Heritage speaker? Took Greek before? Finished MGR100 or equivalent? Come join us!
Evangelia kicks off her PAREA Tour in Toronto
📆September 8, 7:00 PM
Tickets: www.evangeliamusic.com
We are hosting the NHSA at UofT for their convention weekend.
📆 Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20
Tickets: https://events.livemazi.com/e/nhsatoronto2026/tickets
Weekend schedule:
Friday: Welcome Reception @ Mezes
Saturday:
Conference @ UofT (morning/afternoon)
Greek Night @ Petros82 Downtown
Sunday: Wine Tasting @ Greektown Plateia
Your ticket includes:
Ticket packages:
Last chance: use code BACK2SCHOOL for $20 off the Ultimate package or $5 off the Local package — deadline is September 7 at 11:59 PM!
The Textile Museum of Canada
Workshop led by: Venetia Galanaki, a weaver and natural dyer from Eastern Crete who researches and practices traditional Cretan weaving.
Sponsors: Consulate of the Hellenic Republic in Toronto, Krinos Foods Canada
All materials are provided for each workshop — come explore Cretan textile traditions hands-on!
Family Workshop: Weaving in Relationship
Sunday, September 13 | 1-4 PM
$40 adult, free child (one adult and one youth per pair, all materials included)
Register: https://textilemuseum.ca/event/family-workshop-weaving-in-relationship/
Weaving Stories: Textile Traditions from Crete (Beginner/Intermediate)
September 15-17 | 1-4 PM, three-part workshop
$120 general, $100 members — includes a gift of naturally dyed wool from Crete
Register: https://textilemuseum.ca/event/weaving-workshop-textile-traditions-from-crete-greece/
From Plants to Fibres: Natural Dyeing Workshop (Beginner)
Friday, September 18 | 1-4 PM
$40 general — held offsite at the Greek Orthodox Church, 40 Donlands Ave, Toronto
Register: https://textilemuseum.ca/event/natural-dyeing-workshop-from-plants-to-fibres/
Tickets: hhf.akaraisin.com/ui/EndofSummerFormal
Promo Code: NHSA2026 (for -$25 discount)
Ticket sales close on Thursday, September 10
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 7 PM
📍 Universal EventSpace, Vaughan
🍸 Premium open bar and specialty cocktails
🍽 Food stations and elevated bites
✨ Coastal formal attire
🎟 Tickets: $150
This is a 19+ event. Formal attire is required and government-issued ID will be strictly enforced.
Calling all students! Taste of the Danforth, the largest street festival in Canada, is heading back to GreekTown from August 7 to 9, 2026, and we need volunteers!
SIGN UP CLOSES TODAY! (WED, AUG 5, 5 PM)
Shift Schedule
Festival dates and hours:
Visit tasteofthedanforth.com for more details!
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