Let’s explore social events in Vancouver, bc happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Vancouver where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Vancouver
Photography Field Trip: Meet at NE corner of Cambie St. and Cordova St.
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: undefined
You’re Invited: Vancouver Photography Field Trip!
🌧️ \*\*Capture the Charm of Old Vancouver!\*\* 📸
Join us for a fun and inspiring photography field trip as we explore the hidden gems of Vancouver’s historic district! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow photography enthusiasts, share techniques, and create stunning images together.
Participants must complete the waiver below before (…)
Building tools using eBPF to trace applications / containers
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: SFU VentureLabs
**Building tools using eBPF to trace applications / containers** with **Adam Harrison**
eBPF is a revolutionary technology that can help solve a variety of use-cases. This talk will provide an introduction to building tools with eBPF, and show how it can be leveraged in the application and network security space.(…)
VanRuby: Thinkific
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Thinkific HQ
This month’s meetup is being hosted by [Thinkific](https://thinkific.com); a local Vancouver company that uses Ruby.
**Speakers**:
1. Dawn Richardson, Principal Engineer
2. Sean van Mulligen, Staff Engineer
**Abstract**:
Elevating Your Impact: let’s talk technical strategy (Dawn Richardson)
As you move into more senior engineering roles, the words “technical strategy” start being thrown around(…)
Beyond the Code: Mastering the Non-Technical Side of Performance Testing
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: 355 Burrard St suite 700
It’s a little late but let’s get our fall season kicked off right. This presentation was presented at the Automation Summit last month by Mahalakshmi Rajan and it was very interesting. Far too often people focus on the technical and tool details for an engagement first and then get lost in the rabbit hole and don’t give the non-technical details the attention that they deserve.
**Beyond the Code:(…)
November 2024 Vancouver ServiceNow Developer Meetup – Sponsored by RSM
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: RSM
Community votes are in for our next topic focused event. The amazing Anna Thorne will present cloning best practices along with the new Clone Dashboard. As an added bonus topic, an automated solution bridging the gap of overlooked translated language values when using the localization framework. A Flow that utilizes Google Translate spokes to update both the Choice and Field Label tables.
Come ou(…)
OpenSearch Project Vancouver BC First Meetup – DATE CONFIRMED
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Amazon YVR 26
Hi Everyone, mark your calendars for the first OpenSearch Project Vancouver BC Meetup
**Agenda**
**4.30pm Networking**
**4.45pm:** **Building an opensearch observability dashboards – steps and best practices – Lior Perry**
**5.30pm Break (Networking)**
**5.45pm Understanding derived fields – Rishabh Maurya**
**6.30pm Networking**
**7.00pm Close.**
Speakers
**Lior Perry** is an AWS senior sof(…)
Entrepreneurs Happy Hour
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: YALETOWN BREWING CO.
**Time:** Friday 7 pm
**Location:** Yaletown Brewing Company
**Atmosphere:** Informal, friendly, and relaxed
**Estimated attendance** of 50-70 people
**Event Overview:**
Join us for an evening dedicated to unwinding and building genuine connections with fellow entrepreneurs. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting on your entrepreneurial journey, this is an opportunity to share(…)
Decisions, Decisions: Choose with care!
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: UBC Robson square – room 180
How good were the 5 last decisions your team made? How do you know? In fact, what makes a decision good or bad?
In this interactive workshop we will explore the anatomy of decisions and decision-making models and teach you how to elevate your team’s decision-making abilities in your ever-changing context.
== About the Presenter ==
Originally a software engineer, **Lukas Klose** quickly moved int(…)
Make Friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Vancouver
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: London Pub
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)
Adventure from Confederation Park to Seymour Lake
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Confederation Park E Parking Lot
Lets go for an adventure from Confederation Park to Seymour lake.
We will have to push our bikes for about 50 mts on Fisherman Trail around km 12-13. If your e-bike has a walk mode, this should be easy.
We will have lunch at a gazebo by Seymour Lake.
And we’ll have a break/stop at Rice Lake on the way back.
About 25 km are unpaved. The rest will be on paved roads or bike lanes, 8 of which are in(…)
Vancouver Pub Night at the Lamplighter
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Lamplighter Public House
*As this is a free event and to avoid potential costs for a cover charge in the future, we kindly ask you to make a purchase of a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage of your choice as an appreciation to the venue for hosting us.*
Welcome to Vancouver Pub Nights. This event is all about having a fun night out on a Thursday evening. Have a drink and kick back, meet new people and make friends, talk(…)
Tech Entrepreneurs & Pizza @ Augies on commercial
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: St Augustines
This is 2nd meeting targeted at entrepreneurs or remote tech members. Do you have startup or technology ideas? Are you in an existing tech industry that is growing?(…)
Drunk on All Your Strange New Words
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: undefined
Hi everyone,
Our next read is the sci-fi stand alone novel, Drunk on All Your Strange New Words by Eddie Robson.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58724601-drunk-on-all-your-strange-new-words(…)
Monday Night Indoor Volleyball @Sir James Douglas
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Sir James Douglas Elementary School
Location: Sir James Douglas Elementary
2150 Brigadoon Avenue Vancouver, BC
Time: 8:00pm-9:45pm
Cost: $6 per person (money will be collected at the end)
***E-transfer is preferred and can be sent to [email protected]
Monday Night Indoor Volleyball is BACK!
It’s more a social volleyball outing – not a league. So beginners will be welcome.
Please RSVP here if you are interested!
\*\*\*\*(…)
Data Science Reading Group: Automated Rationale Generation
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Northeastern University in Vancouver
The next reading is [Automated Rationale Generation: A Technique for Explainable AI and its Effects on Human Perceptions](https://arxiv.org/abs/1901.03729).
This is meetup occurs online and in-person.
Please try to read it before the meetup. It’s OK if you don’t understand it all. The meetup is for questions and discussion.
**Important!:** To attend this event in-person, you must fill out **[ou(…)
Table Tennis (ping pong!)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Cambie Bridge
Interested in meeting to play some casual(non competitive) fun games. Don’t know the rules, no problem. If you want, I can teach you the rules for singles and/or doubles. It would be good to have your own paddle but if not, we can share….I have two.(…)
BROTHER’S CREEK Trail to HOLLYBURN LODGE (Cypress mountain)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: undefined
Meeting:Brother’s Creek trailhead (use Google map)Millstream Rd on British Properties
Time:8:45 AM
Distance: 9 or 10 km depends on trail I use on our way back
Elevation Gain:under 600 meters
We go straight to Hollyburn Lodge, with short brake at Blue Gentian Lake, where we will have a lunch (30-45 minutes). After lunch at Hollyburn Loge we will return
Bring:
Food
Water
Gaiters
Winter boots
Micros(…)
Are you diagnosing the RIGHT problem in your business?: DR. KAYVON KAY
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Foot Solutions
Are you diagnosing the RIGHT problem in your business, or just throwing solutions at symptoms? If you’re like most solopreneurs—fractional executives, coaches, consultants—you’re quick to jump into action mode. It’s easy to get caught up in DOING without a clear understanding of what exactly NEEDS FIXING.
Stop guessing says [Dr. Kayvon K – Profit Finder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkayvonk/). Y(…)
DEI Strategies for Entrepreneurial Success
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: 3999 Henning Dr
***Small and micro business owners face unique challenges: attracting and retaining top talent, fostering innovation on a small scale, and engaging with diverse customer bases – all while managing limited resources.***
***Discover how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) best practices can be the key to innovation, customer satisfaction, and business growth in today’s diverse (and competitive) m(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Vancouver is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Vancouver on Destinationvancouver.com, Vancouver.ca, or Straight.com.
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Ryan Holiday Live in Vancouver: The Stoic Life
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: The Centre In Vancouver for Performing Arts
Experience how the ancient & timeless wisdom of stoicism is applied to every day life.
CMP BC/Yukon Conference 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Reception – Butcher and Bullock, 911 Pender St , Wednesday, Nov 20
Meeting/AGM – Sutton Place, 845 Burrard Street, Thursday, Nov 21
2024 Young Professionals Conference
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: BCIT Vancouver Tech Collider + Online
Hosted in Vancouver + Online
Menopause Matters
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Kay Meek Arts Centre
Come join us for a fun and informative evening about Perimenopause and Menopause including Hormone Happy Hour and a Q & A Panel.
Holiday Hackathon 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Amazing Brentwood
Volunteer with the Makers Making Change team to make 250 toys accessible for kids with disabilities this holiday season!
TTEOKKBOK-GAYY
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Birdhouse
All the girls are girling at Ricecake’s first Queer K-POP dance party! Y’all better act like angels and dress like crazy!~
2024 Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design Presentation Ceremony
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre
Join us and celebrate the 2024 recipients of the Sam Carter Award in Applied Art + Design
Shou Zakeh!? Vancouver
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Waterfront Theatre
Great news! John Achkar for the first time in Vancouver with his latest special “Shou Zakeh!?”. Don’t miss it!
Business Excellence Series: Navigating Global Trade
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Paradox Hotel Vancouver
Join us for a deep dive into the current trade climate and learn how to excel in the business world!
Winter Social and AGM
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Pleasant
We invite you to join us for a spectacular evening of celebration at our Winter Social!
Thrive in Twenty-Five: Vancouver
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Executive Suites Hotel Metro Vancouver
Learn 13 ways to become a listing master
Chumel Torrres En Vancouver
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Rio Theatre, East Broadway, Vancouver, Columbia Británica, Canadá
¡Ven a disfrutar de una noche llena de risas con Chumel Torres en Vancouver!
Absolute Showcase Pep Rally 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: École Alpha Secondary School
Catch our cheer & tumbling athletes debut their skills and routines at Absolute’s 18th Annual Showcase Pep Rally! Celebrate & cheer them on!
NADUH at Fox Cabaret W/ Taya Mori & Kardias Quing
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Fox Cabaret
Welcome to the NADUHVERSE
Canyon Lights a Vancouver Creative Experience
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Join us on Saturday, November 23 for an exclusive opportunity to connect with the Vancouver and surrounding area creative community.
AZADI Cabaret & Dance Party
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Birdhouse
Part cabaret, part rave: all-SWANA magic ~~ A collaborative fundraiser between producer Amnesia Haze and MENA Film Festival, open to all.
Magazines West 2024 Conference
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: VSO School of Music
The Magazines West Conference, or MagsWest, is British Columbia’s only conference for magazine professionals and students.
Friends Of Friends x GALERIE
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: 2008 Manitoba St
Join Friends of Friends & Galerie November 23rd for our first art Gallery and wine release
Friends Night at the Museum Cocktail Gala
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
Come support a good cause and enjoy canapés, live entertainment, exhibit tours and a silent auction.
Cosmic Nights: Dark Matter (19+)
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
This one-of-a-kind evening is dedicated to exploring one of the most enigmatic and captivating topics in astrophysics—dark matter!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
The Battle of Algiers
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
This film will take you by surprise. It’s one of the best directed films and it was nominated for Best Foreign Language, Best Director and Best screenplay.
In the 1950s, fear and violence escalate as the people of Algiers fight for independence from the French government.
Trailer
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058946/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_The%2520Battle%2520of%2520Algiers
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InterNations Vancouver November Official Event
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: ZUBU Ramen – Downtown
THIS IS A PAID EVENT.
THE ENTRANCE FEE IS IN **CASH ONLY** AT THE DOOR.
(CHECK OUT OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY ON THE 15TH OF DECEMBER)
It’s that time again.
We are collaborating with this venue again (Corner of Hornby & Smithe Street) to host this event and offering one free drink 🍺 for each attendee!
This time, we will use the inside of the restaurant, so it will be warm and cozy.
This is a Friday
InterNations Vancouver Christmas/Holiday Party
◦ When: Sunday, Dec 15th
◦ Where: Taylight Local Craft Beer & Kitchen
Save the date and join us for our annual Holiday/Christmas party on the 15th of December 2024! 🎄🥂
*** DRESS TO IMPRESS ***
Attendees will receive:
1. One Free Welcome Drink
2. Appetizers (First Come First Served)
3. Raffle Prizes
4. DJ & Dance Floor
More details to follow soon!!