The Toronto Group Chat: What your friends are talking about this week (April 7)

Hey, Toronto! Your group chat is popping off. And we’re here to keep the good times going. Welcome to another week of the Toronto Group Chat. This is your weekly rundown of the city’s biggest and hottest updates. Here, you’ll find all the stuff you actually want to share in your group chat. Every week, we’re dishing out five must-know highlights of what’s going on in the city.

Maybe people are already talking about it, or maybe you’ll start the conversation? Let your crew know.

Check out what’s new in Toronto. Let’s get into it!

Didn’t get BTS tickets? You have a second chance

Listen up, we’re not playing around! Ticketmaster just shared deets about a limited number of tickets being released for BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ shows in the U.S. and Canada. These will be available for request at face value through Ticketmaster.

Any fan can sign up to request tickets between April 13 and 14, 2026. If your request is fulfilled, your credit card will automatically be charged, so you don’t have to worry about getting in the queue early. Your fate is up to the Ticketmaster gods.

MINISO’s first-ever Hello Kitty and Friends pop-up in Canada is coming to the east end

I don’t care if you have to TTC to STC, but MINISO’s first-ever Hello Kitty and Friends pop-up in Canada is coming to Scarborough this month. This is not a drill.

Fans can enjoy the exclusive pop-up from April 25 to May 24, 2026, and shop from over 500 Hello Kitty and Friends products. There’s also an exclusive surprise. The Racing Club Vinyl Plush Pendant Surprise Box is an exclusive launch that can only be found at the Canadian pop-up.

I think that’s more than enough convincing for you to make the trip.

Canada’s Wonderland opens for the upcoming season in less than a month. Literally May 3, 2026. And before they do, CW announced its summer event lineup, new live entertainment, food and even an upgraded coaster.

The inverted roller coaster once known as Flight Deck will debut in early summer as The DareDeviler. It’s re‑themed to align with the original vision of the Grande World Expo area.

On top of that, Brew & BBQ is coming back to serve up some delicious eats at CW this June. And Canada’s Wonderland will also bring back Victoria Falls High Divers. Lots to see this spring!

Sephora sale is back, and we’re not missing out

So not only am I getting my Sephora birthday gift this month, but I’m also hopping on the Sephora Savings Event. You know the drill: 30 per cent off Sephora Collection and 20 per cent off Rouge tier, starting April 10. VIB will get 15 per cent off and Rouge 20 per cent off starting April 14 to 20, 2026.

Rouge members can share their 20 per cent off discount with one friend starting April 10, too. It’s only valid in-store or online using promo code BAF57C98F. Don’t miss out!

This Toronto restaurant is celebrating 10 years with free pizza

I would line up for a free slice – especially if it’s from Piano Piano. The beloved establishment is turning 10, and to celebrate, it’s giving away free pizza on April 8, 2026.

And that’s not all! Guests will also have the chance to score a golden ticket hidden in the pizza. Only five tickets are available, and those who win will get to partake in Mangia Monday — a lasagna dinner for two.

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Karen Doradea

Senior Staff Writer, Toronto – Karen is a multimedia journalist based in Toronto. With a strong knowledge of reporting and editing through all forms of media, she has a true passion for storytelling. She carries several years of journalistic experience and has covered the Toronto scene from local stories to national news. When Karen isn’t publishing fire content, you can find her binge-watching sitcoms on Crave, at a must-try restaurant, or scrolling endlessly on TikTok looking for the next best thing – News never sleeps.

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