We are a volunteer-run community that supports all in their learning and passion for sharing knowledge on JavaScript- and by extension, software development in Toronto and the GTA.
- 📅 Over 30+ events a year
- 🚀 Community-led online and in-person events
- 🦋 6158 on Slack
- 🚀 Over 12000 on Meetup and 1078 members on Guild
- 👯🏻 40+ volunteers
- 🧑🏻🤝🧑🏾 13 years of community and still going!
- 🎲 ~7 organizers
Upcoming Events
TorontoJS PubScript event is a fun relaxed event where like-minded individuals get together, have a snack, meal, or drink, network, and talk software development and tech.
- Ping-pong/table tennis table and dart boards will be available.
- Everyone is welcome to join us. If you are coming for the first time, don't be shy!
- This is a relaxed social event. It's totally fine if you need to arrive late or leave early.
- Current, past, and new members welcome, both drinkers and non-drinkers!
Location
The Firkin on Yonge is on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of Queen Street and across from the Eaton Centre.
Firkin on Yonge
207 Yonge St
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2H1
Menu
Traditional English and North American pub food is available, as are alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks options.
Notes:
- The TorontoJS Code of Conduct applies. Be nice!Read the code of conduct online.
- Please make sure to be respectful to staff and tip well!
- The Firkin isn't charging TorontoJS a booking fee for the PubScript series of socials or other social events.
- We're thrilled to have a free venue for regular social events and want to keep a positive relationship with the Firkin!
- We have members, volunteers, and future guests who use mobility aids (walking canes, wheelchairs, and service dogs) - including ones organizing our social events.
- Under no circumstances should anyone ever touch a mobility aid (e.g. mobility cane, crutches, or wheelchair) or distract a service dog! Treat mobility aids as extensions of a person - even when the person isn't currently using their mobility aid. If you need a mobility aid moved, ask the person it belongs to.
Transit:
- TTC: Right near Queen TTC Station, and on the Yonge bus line
- GO Transit: Two stops north of Union Station on the Yonge subway line
Cycling:
- Close to the Richmond and Adelaide east/west cycle tracks
- There's Bike Share Toronto docking stations nearby. The closest is on Richmond Street at Yonge.
Driving:
- Check with Green P for public parking lots. With the Firkin on Yonge being in the heart of downtown Toronto there's parking, but it's much easier to take transit.
Accessibility Notes:
Venue
The Firkin is wheelchair accessible with level access, elevator to the second floor and to the washrooms in the basement. Washrooms are accessible with accessible stalls in each gendered washroom. The Firkin hosts events by A11yTO, so the staff handles disability accommodation requests professionally and respectfully.
Transit
The closest accessible station is usually Queen Station, but due to water damage the northbound platform station is not accessible until July, 2024. If you are arriving from Union or if you are going home north bound you will need an alternate route.
The closest accessible TTC routes are:
- Yonge bus north to Dundas Station or Wellesley Station
- St. Andrew Station, then the King Street streetcar east to Yonge Street. Walk or roll north three blocks. The streetcar tracks on the east side of Queen are filled in so it's an easy wheel over them (no front casters getting stuck)!
- Union, then the Bay bus north. Catch the bus at the SE corner of Bay and Front Streets. Get off at Queen and Bay. Walk or roll east one block. (Note there is construction so it's quite a tight sidewalk with bumps.)
WheelTrans can drop off on Yonge. The Firkin entrance is right near the stairway TTC entrance on the sidewalk.
If you need accessibility accommodations, please reply to this form: https://forms.gle/FqQf6w8csEJjehiF7
Please contact the organizers if you have any accessibility questions or concerns.
TorontoJS PubScript event is a fun relaxed event where like-minded individuals get together, have a snack, meal, or drink, network, and talk software development and tech.
- Ping-pong/table tennis table and dart boards will be available.
- Everyone is welcome to join us. If you are coming for the first time, don't be shy!
- This is a relaxed social event. It's totally fine if you need to arrive late or leave early.
- Current, past, and new members welcome, both drinkers and non-drinkers!
Location
The Firkin on Yonge is on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of Queen Street and across from the Eaton Centre.
Firkin on Yonge
207 Yonge St
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2H1
Menu
Traditional English and North American pub food is available, as are alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks options.
Notes:
- The TorontoJS Code of Conduct applies. Be nice!Read the code of conduct online.
- Please make sure to be respectful to staff and tip well!
- The Firkin isn't charging TorontoJS a booking fee for the PubScript series of socials or other social events.
- We're thrilled to have a free venue for regular social events and want to keep a positive relationship with the Firkin!
- We have members, volunteers, and future guests who use mobility aids (walking canes, wheelchairs, and service dogs) - including ones organizing our social events.
- Under no circumstances should anyone ever touch a mobility aid (e.g. mobility cane, crutches, or wheelchair) or distract a service dog! Treat mobility aids as extensions of a person - even when the person isn't currently using their mobility aid. If you need a mobility aid moved, ask the person it belongs to.
Transit:
- TTC: Right near Queen TTC Station, and on the Yonge bus line
- GO Transit: Two stops north of Union Station on the Yonge subway line
Cycling:
- Close to the Richmond and Adelaide east/west cycle tracks
- There's Bike Share Toronto docking stations nearby. The closest is on Richmond Street at Yonge.
Driving:
- Check with Green P for public parking lots. With the Firkin on Yonge being in the heart of downtown Toronto there's parking, but it's much easier to take transit.
Accessibility Notes:
Venue
The Firkin is wheelchair accessible with level access, elevator to the second floor and to the washrooms in the basement. Washrooms are accessible with accessible stalls in each gendered washroom. The Firkin hosts events by A11yTO, so the staff handles disability accommodation requests professionally and respectfully.
Transit
The closest accessible station is usually Queen Station, but due to water damage the northbound platform station is not accessible until July, 2024. If you are arriving from Union or if you are going home north bound you will need an alternate route.
The closest accessible TTC routes are:
- Yonge bus north to Dundas Station or Wellesley Station
- St. Andrew Station, then the King Street streetcar east to Yonge Street. Walk or roll north three blocks. The streetcar tracks on the east side of Queen are filled in so it's an easy wheel over them (no front casters getting stuck)!
- Union, then the Bay bus north. Catch the bus at the SE corner of Bay and Front Streets. Get off at Queen and Bay. Walk or roll east one block. (Note there is construction so it's quite a tight sidewalk with bumps.)
WheelTrans can drop off on Yonge. The Firkin entrance is right near the stairway TTC entrance on the sidewalk.
If you need accessibility accommodations, please reply to this form: https://forms.gle/FqQf6w8csEJjehiF7
Please contact the organizers if you have any accessibility questions or concerns.
TorontoJS PubScript event is a fun relaxed event where like-minded individuals get together, have a snack, meal, or drink, network, and talk software development and tech.
- Ping-pong/table tennis table and dart boards will be available.
- Everyone is welcome to join us. If you are coming for the first time, don't be shy!
- This is a relaxed social event. It's totally fine if you need to arrive late or leave early.
- Current, past, and new members welcome, both drinkers and non-drinkers!
Location
The Firkin on Yonge is on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of Queen Street and across from the Eaton Centre.
Firkin on Yonge
207 Yonge St
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2H1
Menu
Traditional English and North American pub food is available, as are alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks options.
Notes:
- The TorontoJS Code of Conduct applies. Be nice!Read the code of conduct online.
- Please make sure to be respectful to staff and tip well!
- The Firkin isn't charging TorontoJS a booking fee for the PubScript series of socials or other social events.
- We're thrilled to have a free venue for regular social events and want to keep a positive relationship with the Firkin!
- We have members, volunteers, and future guests who use mobility aids (walking canes, wheelchairs, and service dogs) - including ones organizing our social events.
- Under no circumstances should anyone ever touch a mobility aid (e.g. mobility cane, crutches, or wheelchair) or distract a service dog! Treat mobility aids as extensions of a person - even when the person isn't currently using their mobility aid. If you need a mobility aid moved, ask the person it belongs to.
Transit:
- TTC: Right near Queen TTC Station, and on the Yonge bus line
- GO Transit: Two stops north of Union Station on the Yonge subway line
Cycling:
- Close to the Richmond and Adelaide east/west cycle tracks
- There's Bike Share Toronto docking stations nearby. The closest is on Richmond Street at Yonge.
Driving:
- Check with Green P for public parking lots. With the Firkin on Yonge being in the heart of downtown Toronto there's parking, but it's much easier to take transit.
Accessibility Notes:
Venue
The Firkin is wheelchair accessible with level access, elevator to the second floor and to the washrooms in the basement. Washrooms are accessible with accessible stalls in each gendered washroom. The Firkin hosts events by A11yTO, so the staff handles disability accommodation requests professionally and respectfully.
Transit
The closest accessible station is usually Queen Station, but due to water damage the northbound platform station is not accessible until July, 2024. If you are arriving from Union or if you are going home north bound you will need an alternate route.
The closest accessible TTC routes are:
- Yonge bus north to Dundas Station or Wellesley Station
- St. Andrew Station, then the King Street streetcar east to Yonge Street. Walk or roll north three blocks. The streetcar tracks on the east side of Queen are filled in so it's an easy wheel over them (no front casters getting stuck)!
- Union, then the Bay bus north. Catch the bus at the SE corner of Bay and Front Streets. Get off at Queen and Bay. Walk or roll east one block. (Note there is construction so it's quite a tight sidewalk with bumps.)
WheelTrans can drop off on Yonge. The Firkin entrance is right near the stairway TTC entrance on the sidewalk.
If you need accessibility accommodations, please reply to this form: https://forms.gle/FqQf6w8csEJjehiF7
Please contact the organizers if you have any accessibility questions or concerns.
Past Events
Welcome back folks, to another exciting Tech Talk event at Super.com on May 15, 2025.
Join us for some drinks, snacks, and Tech Talks.
Make sure to mark your calendars and come out and join us for this event as we say hello to Summer!
Agenda & Schedule ✨
6:00 pm - Doors Open: Check-in, welcome, Food & Beverages 🕕🍕
6:30 pm to 7:00 pm - SVGs didn't listen...Until I spoke JavaScript
Speaker: Kiarash Bahrami
Abstract: This presentation explores my journey with SVGs starting with curiosity, facing frustration over unresponsive elements, and finally unlocking their full potential using JavaScript. I’ll share how I overcame challenges, made SVGs interactive, and discovered their hidden superpowers with JS. The focus will be on React, especially its mature SSR environment.
7:00 pm to 7:30 pm - Is It Accessible Now? My Beginner’s Journey to WCAG Certification
Speaker: Aleksei Veselovskii
Abstract: I will talk about my first experience in accessibility and preparing a website for WCAG certification. I will briefly overview what is WCAG, review some accessibility tools provided by macOS, browser tools for debug, sources of information that I used, how process went and my impressions about this journey.
7:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Discover the power of Model Context Protocol
Speaker: Dev J. Shah
Abstract: In this session, I will delve into the fundamentals of MCP, showing how it facilitates direct connections between AI agents and data sources. Further, I will highlight the distinctions between MCP and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), emphasizing MCP's advantages in dynamic tool invocation and real-time data interactions.
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Networking 🤝
9:00 pm - doors close 🚪
(Note: All times in the schedule are an approximation.)
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Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. If you have your friends or teammates joining please ask them to RSVP as well.
This event is open to all skill levels.
Many thanks to Super.com for hosting us; to DragonflyDB & Sanity.io for sponsorship!
We're looking for sponsors for events like these. If you or your company would like to support TorontoJS and get a message out to our community, please get in touch with organizers@torontojs.com
The Code of Conduct is enforced at all TorontoJS events and spaces - online or in-person.
TorontoJS is a volunteer-led not-for-profit organization. Please help us with tidying up after the event. Otherwise, the venue staff and volunteers will have to pick up after you.
TorontoJS is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. Our Code of Conduct applies both online and in person at all our events and spaces.
See you there! 🎉
In this hands-on free workshop, we’ll explore the power of dotLottie, the lightweight, flexible animation format that enhances web performance and interactivity. You'll learn how to integrate dotLottie animations seamlessly into your JavaScript projects and take them beyond static visuals by adding real-time user interactions using event-driven techniques.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to:
- Load and control dotLottie animations dynamically in JavaScript
- Trigger animations based on user inputs (scroll, hover, clicks, and more)
- Optimize animations for smooth performance and responsiveness
- Use dotLottie in real-world applications (websites, apps, UI elements)
Whether you're a developer, designer, or UI/UX enthusiast, this session will equip you with practical skills to elevate your animations and create engaging web experiences with ease.
Meet Our Speaker ✨
Karin Fam - Tech Lead at LottieFiles
Curious software engineer looking to change the world, one "Hello, world!" at a time. Currently passionate about making pixels move themselves.
Our Schedule ✨
- 6:00 pm - Doors Open: Check-in, welcome, Food & Beverages 🕕🍕
- 6:25 pm - Welcome by TorontoJS and Sponsors 💻
- 6:30 pm - Workshop begins 💻
- 7:45 pm - Interactive Q&A Session ❓
- 8:00 pm - Networking 🤝
- 8:30 pm - Doors Close 🚪
For more information on events @ TorontoJS please check out: https://guild.host/torontojs/events
TorontoJS is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. Our Code of Conduct applies both online and in person at all our events and spaces.
See you there! 🎉
🙌 TorontoJS Tech Talks [ Online ] is back again!
We're thrilled to announce the return of TorontoJS Tech Talks to the virtual stage!
The practice of building software every day involves making decisions, large and small. Every bug, incident, and feature raises questions of how to best solution for speed to market while maintaining quality and security. Besides banging out code, the work of software building requires getting buy-in on the approach and presenting risks or tradeoffs that can be uncomfortable and controversial.
In this talk, Jen Chan recounts challenges and learnings from trying (and sometimes failing) to do “the right thing” on highly ambitious and challenging software projects.
Bio:Jen Chan is a software developer who spent the last 8 years barreling through 3 startups, 2 agencies, 1 well-known public company. She lives in Toronto with a cat.
👋 Meet Our Special Guest,
Schedule:
6:30 pm- Warm welcome and introduction by TorontoJS
6:40 pm - Presentation by our esteemed speaker.
7:30 m - Interactive Q&A Session
7:45 PM - Closing Remarks
This event will unfold on Zoom, bringing together minds from everywhere in an inspiring virtual space.
volunteering
Interested in speaking, volunteering, or sponsoring? Let's connect at ken@torontojs.com.
TorontoJS is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. Our Code of Conduct applies both online and in person at all our events and spaces.
For more information on events @ TorontoJS please check out:
https://guild.host/torontojs/events
See you there!
