Events

Festivals, games and get-togethers

Name: Ignite 2026
Start: 2026-11-07
Location: Dante Alighieri @ Don Bosco

From the biggest Malayalee stage show in the GTA to a quiet evening of cards, there is something for every member through the year.

Upcoming

Card game

56 Tournament

UpcomingOctober 31, 2026

A full day of 56 at the West Centre, with cash prizes for the first four places and plenty of friendly rivalry across the tables. Call one of the organisers below to register.

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9:00 am
Where: TMS West Centre, 6780 Davand Drive, Unit 25, Mississauga
Registration: $60 per person
Prizes: $1,000 for first place, $500 for second, $300 for third and $200 for fourth
Contact: Joseph Mathew 647 501 1449, Sanjeev Abraham 647 261 0458, Augustine Thomas 416 830 4737, Aji Mathew 647 886 7136, Geevarghese Mathai 905 781 8941, John P John 416 803 1043, Tomy Kokkat 647 892 7200

Dance competition

Ignite 2026

UpcomingNovember 7, 2026

The ultimate group dance competition for university teams. Crews take the stage for an evening of talent, rhythm and energy, competing for cash prizes for the top four places. Registration is closing soon, so get your team's entry in early.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm
Where: Dante Alighieri @ Don Bosco, 5252 St. Andrew's Boulevard
Who: University dance teams
Registration: $100 per team
Prizes: $1,000 for first place, sponsored by Jossi Karakkattu; $750 for second, sponsored by Sanjeev Abraham; $500 for third, sponsored by Augustine Thomas; and $250 for fourth, sponsored by Ditto Jose
Contact: Brian Mathew 647 209 1271, Augustine Thomas 416 830 4737, Sebi Joseph 647 854 0405, Sanjeev Abraham 647 261 0458, Esha Sethu 647 886 5759, Joe Mathew 647 501 1449

Where

TMS East Centre, 430 Passmore Avenue, Unit 15, Scarborough

Late August or September

Onam

Sadya, pookalam and a full cultural evening for the harvest festival.

December

Christmas and New Year

Carols, a family dinner and the year end get-together for members.

April

Vishu

The Malayalam new year marked with a vishukkani and a community meal.

Dates for seasonal celebrations are announced to members by email. Join TMS to get the invitations

Membership

Join a community that feels like home

Lifetime membership is $150. Student membership is $50 for five years. Both bring you closer to the festivals, friendships and support that make Toronto feel a little more like Kerala.

See membership Email the secretary