Let’s explore social events in Durham, NC 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.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Durham, North Carolina. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Durham
Meditation
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: People’s Solidarity Hub
The general structure is:
* Introduce ourselves
* Meditation, usually sitting, about 15 minutes
* Leader shares a reading
* We take turns sharing from our hearts and deeply listening to each other
There are ample chairs and some cushions are provided, but feel free to bring your own cushion or seat.(…)
Game Night Part II: Spades Tournament
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Proximity Brewing
Join Blacks in Technology-RDU and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)- RTP Chapter for a night of friendly competition and fun at our Spades Tournament Game Night! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner looking to learn, this event is open to all skill levels.
Bring your A-game and partner up with a friend or meet new teammates as you compete against other players for the title of(…)
Yoga at Umstead State Park
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: William B. Umstead State Park
Practice in FULL SHADE during a 60-minute outdoor slow flow yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat and any props you normally include in your practice.
Enter Umstead State Park at the Hwy 70 entrance. Drive straight for approximately 1.5 miles. Park at the “Oak Rock Trail” parking lot on the left. Follow the paved path and “Yoga Meet-Up” signs to this magical spot!(…)
A Man With One of Those Faces by Caimh McDonnell
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Lakewood Social
This is the first book in the Dublin Trilogy if you go by publication order but it is #5 if you arrange them chronologically.
The first time somebody tried to kill him was an accident.
The second time was deliberate.
Now Paul Mulchrone finds himself on the run with nobody to turn to except a nurse who has read one-too-many crime novels and a renegade copper with a penchant for violence. Together t(…)
ALTERNATE DATE July 2024: The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Namu
This is an alternative date for the July book discussion. PLEASE ONLY sign up for ONE July date. This is an option for people who want a smaller group or cannot come on Sunday. The goal is to get some people to switch from the Sunday meeting so we can avoid a waitlist for either date.
JULY 2024 BOOK DISCUSSION
**The Rose Code by Kate Quinn**
Hosted by Christy
The New York Times and USA Today bes(…)
OOO MeetUp with RDU Artificial Intelligence | Frontier RTP
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Frontier RTP – Building 800
### ABOUT THE MEETUP
Are you intimidated by Artificial Intelligence, but know you want to learn about using it in your work? Are you concerned about using it effectively and responsibly? This meetup, co-hosted by [The Frontier](https://frontier.rtp.org/calendar/ooomeetup_ai/?occurrence=2024-07-25).
### WHAT ARE OOO MEETUPS?
At Frontier RTP, we are constantly growing and making connections. We d(…)
July Games @ Bull City Ciderworks
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Bull City Ciderworks
New organizer, who dis? Let’s get together and find out! I’m excited to get this group going… and there’s no reason it shouldn’t be a blast. There are over 200 of us here!
We’ll meet at Bull City Ciderworks – Durham at 7pm for games, food, drinks, and Happy Happy Fun Times! I’ll be set up at a table inside with a sign so you can find us easily and name tags if you wanna stick one on.
Of course(…)
Ella West Gallery
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Ella West Gallery
Free event:
Contemporary Art/Black Woman owned business
[Website Here](https://www.ellawestgallery.com/about/)
Parking: Street parking and several parking lots in the area
Meet up: At the front entrance of the museum(…)
🏖️ KPOP MV Workshop – “Smart” by LE SSERAFIM 🍹
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: TDS Space
Join us for the MV workshop where we’ll learn choreography for “Smart,” performed by the popular Kpop group LE SSERAFIM. The song is described as [Afropop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afropop “Afropop”)-inspired [Amapiano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amapiano “Amapiano”) \-\- perfect for the summer\!
We’ll learn the beginning of the dance to the end of the second chorus.
**Dance level**: Adv(…)
Building Your Portfolio with Creative Financing
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Carolina Ale House – Brier Creek
Join us for the July Raleigh Invest*HER* meeting, where we will be joined by the fabulous Carly Mannino, who will share her expertise on creative financing strategies from her extensive experience with subject-to, seller financing, and more! Come get your questions answered and take advantage of the opportunity to get to know other fabulous local women in real estate as well.
The Invest*HER* miss(…)
Neural Network Coding Workshop
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Durham County Main Library
Join us for our monthly hands-on coding workshop.
We’re working through Andrej Karpathy’s [“Neural Networks: Zero to Hero” ](https://karpathy.ai/zero-to-hero.html)series to build a transformer architecture and reproduce GPT-2.
“We start with the basics of backpropagation and build up to modern deep neural networks, like GPT. Language models are an excellent place to learn deep learning, even if (…)
Let’s Write Together
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Bean Traders
Writing itself may be a solo activity, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone! Come join fellow writers at Bean Traders in Durham, to share creative energy and motivation.
We will do two 25-minute writing sprints with a short break in-between. To respect everyone’s time we will start by 11:10; if you come late just jump on in.
No prompts or critiques, just bring whatever you’re currently (…)
Intuitive Summer Splash: Eno Quarry Adventure & Sushi Delight
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Walmart off of 40 Exit 270 to Carpool
Let’s escape the summer heat with a refreshing swim in the Eno Quarry, followed by an all-you-can-eat sushi experience. As parking at the Quarry is limited, let’s meet at the Walmart in New Hope Commons Durham for carpooling, at 10 AM. We will meet/park towards the back of the Walmart parking lot. Then, we’ll leave for the Quarry by 10:30 AM. After getting there, we’ll hike the 0.8-mile trail from(…)
Parlons français a Hi-Wire Brewing! (Durham)
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Hi-Wire Brewing Durham
Bonjour à tous! We’ll meet to speak French at Hi-Wire Brewing in Durham. We’ll be at the picnic tables outside the entrance. There are drinks at Hi-Wire and food available from the 2 restaurants right next door. Our time slot is 7-8:30pm but we may well go longer; stay however long you want.
The group is informal; come to mingle and chat. We are open to all levels, but conversation stays mainly i(…)
After hours:Adult Summer Camp-Get tickets fast!
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Museum of Life and Sciences
The adult events at the Life and Science museum in Durham are awesome! They are fun whether you like to drink or not. I know we were talking about these events while at the Raleigh science museum, hope to see some of you here! These events sell out fast, so get your tickets soon. https://www.lifeandscience.org/explore/adult-summer-camp/
We will meet right when you walk into the main building.
Cop(…)
Trivia Time at Aperitif!
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Apertif
Come join us for a fun night of trivia. Drinks include an extensive wine list, seasonally rotating cocktails, and craft beer/kombucha/cider/seltzer. Food options include petite shareable desserts, but also includes curated appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and soups. There is plenty of parking in the lot. Trivia starts right at 7 on the dot.(…)
Improv Jam at Moon Dog Meadery
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop
Join us for an afternoon jam at Moon Dog Meadery! Please feel free to stop by and participate, watch, or both! Whatever you’re comfortable doing. Our session will run generally as:
1-2 warm up games
2 person scenes
Break
1-2 warm up games
Montages
Moon Dog features a great selection of alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks and plenty of parking. Grab a drink and jam with us!(…)
LTUX Durham Informal Coworking Day
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: American Underground
The very awesome folks at American Underground have offered us a space to host a casual coworking day the last Friday of every month. Drop in whenever you have time, mingle with other LTUX and AU folks, and get some stuff done outside of your home 🙂
We will be at American Underground at Main. AU gives us access to both the Bullpen (downstairs) and rooftop (3rd floor) levels, but we usually meet (…)
Kayaking 🚣♀️
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Eno River Boat Launch
⚠️ There is little to no cell service at this boat ramp, be sure to study the location and directions beforehand.
You can either bring your own boat to launch or reserve one with Frog Hollow’s Traveling Outpost. Information is in the link below. They offer canoes, kayaks and SUPs for rental and provide everything you need to get on the water! Let’s get a great fun group together and enjoy the wat(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Durham 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 Durham on Discoverdurham.com, Dpacnc.com, or Wral.com.
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Southern Hospitality Jersey Fest 7.27.24 Day Party @ The Living Room
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Living Room
Southern Hospitality- Jersey Fest
CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAY OF BRINT CITY & TIM NC
Pandemonium : The Leo Bash
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Peace & Saint Durham
Finale to Weekend at Burnas and City Weekend
Therapy Session II: Maestra’s Birthday Bash n Bars
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: NorthStar Church of the Arts
Join us for a free engaging, family-friendly event showcasing the uplifting influence of Hip-Hop culture on mental health in our community!
Dazzling Dahlias
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The English Garden Raleigh Florist
It’s dahlia season in North Carolina!
NCFC Presents: Acting – Career Fundamentals & Industry Standards
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Shadowbox Studio
Join us for the return of Angie Staheli as she breaks down fundamentals & industry standards for success breaking into acting as a career!
Ricky Moore Hosts a “Salt & Shore” Cookbook Dinner
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Saltbox Seafood Joint
Family-style dinner featuring Sammy Monsour and Kassady Wiggins’ new cookbook, celebrating coastal dishes from the Southeast
Fluid Art & Abstract Retreat
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 108 Oakchest Ct
Retreat away from the world & tap into your creativity. Come explore the world of abstract & fluid art through learning, fun, & relaxation!
Tropical Flower Arranging Class
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Weldon Mills Distillery Durham
Grab a friend and learn the basics of floral design with Tropical blooms! Guided instruction and supplies will be provided.
Bike Mechanic’s Class – intro
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: River Mill Cycles
Basic Bike Mechanics Class. This class is intended to generate greater familiarity with bikes and the basics of repair. Fun class!
One Week of Coworking for $5
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Cary Founded
Come join us for a whole week of coworking for just $5 – meet new people, get work done, and enjoy the community vibe!
TrapxCanvas – Durham
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Hilton Durham near Duke University
We capture the moment, in the moment, every moment.
We’re the cultural experience you’ve been waiting for.
Blossoms & Balance Series, Gentle Yoga
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: The English Garden Raleigh Florist
A Gentle Yoga & Floral Design Class with Serenity Farms Yoga Sanctuary
Chapel Hill Ghost Walk
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Rougarou/Imbibe
Travel around Chapel Hill, hearing the stories and seeing the sights of the town’s most haunted locations.
Understanding the Human Person Class – Cary NC
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 804 High House Rd
We live in a time of great confusion regarding the meaning of the human person. This course brings clarity, compassion, and answers.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Featuring The Project 919 Band
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The House
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE – 8 pm-2 am
Cooking Class: Sushi Edition (July 25, 2024)
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Congress Social Bar
Join us for some laughs and fun as we learn how to make sushi from start to finish.
Just Vibes W/ AJ
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The House
Come catch some good vibes with AJ at our event, where we’ll have music, dancing, and positive energy all night long!
Chapel Hill True Crime Walking Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Rougarou/Imbibe
A tour of Chapel Hill’s most unnerving true crime locations.
Neyer Vineyards Tasting w/ Lauren Murray of Trinchero Family Estates
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Westgate Wine Bar
Join us at Westgate for a tasting of select wines from the portfolio of Neyers Vineyards
E.M.E.R.G.E
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 1703 Chapel Hill Rd
Every Month Enables Reaffirming Growth and Energy! Let’s craft in community!