Let’s explore social events in Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Kansas City
Movie Night
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Elevate 114 Apartments
BYOSnack lol We’ll bring the beer and popcorn!
Whether you’re a horror film enthusiast or a beer connoisseur, this event is perfect for those looking to enjoy a spooky evening filled with entertainment and delicious drinks.
We are always taking suggestions for movies and cool places to meet! Feel free to drop ideas in the comments below :)(…)
Queer Dinner Club – Ragazza
◦ When: Monday, Oct 7th
◦ Where: Cucina della Ragazza
Welcome to Queer Dinner Club, where we believe in the transformative power of genuine connections and the joy found in sharing a meal together.
Join us each month as we gather small groups to forge meaningful bonds over delicious food and lively conversation. We create a welcoming space where individuals from all walks of life can come together, share stories, and build lasting friendships.
Whe(…)
Using APIs in Data Science Without Breaking Anything
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Keystone CoLAB
Join us at the Keystone CoLAB to connect with Kansas City’s data science community. Ryan Day, advanced data scientist at the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), and author of the forthcoming book *Hands-On APIs for AI* *and Data Science* from O’Reilly, will explain how to use APIs in Data Science without breaking anything.
Data scientists use APis in a variety of ways: as data sources fo(…)
Brew at the KC Zoo!
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: The Kansas City Zoo
Enjoy an adults-only (ages 21+) evening of live music and a free sampling from more than 35 local breweries and wineries, plus food trucks available to tame your belly’s roar at Brew at the Zoo presented by JE Dunn! Your 2024 Brew at the Zoo ticket also includes access to GloWild: Legends & Lore, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium’s immersive lantern festival featuring a 1-mile walk through handmade steel(…)
VR Healthcare Demo Tour
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: Keystone CoLAB
We are hosting the International Virtual Reality Healthcare Association (IVRHA) Midwest demo tour. This will be an open house (you don’t have to attend all 5 hours) featuring 12-15 companies demoing their XR solutions for healthcare. There will be a lunchtime presentation, “Deploying a Patient Facing AI Application at the American Cancer Society: Lessons Learned” and a VR Blood drive giving you a (…)
VegKC Restaurant Meetup – Waldo Pizza
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: Waldo Pizza
Please **commit to showing up** BEFORE you RSVP.
Waldo Pizza, All You Care To Eat Vegan Pizza Buffet!
We’re planning on meeting at Waldo Pizza this month. We will be doing a vegan all you care to eat pizza and salad buffet.
“It’s delicious!” =)
They have a dedicated vegan menu that you can request, which includes vegan desert, and cheesy bread sticks among other things.
They request that we tr(…)
Pumpkin Spice Improv
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: Johnson County Library – Oak Park
Variety is the spice of life, so flavor your Saturday with some improv! We’re a bunch of amateurs who get together to play short-form improv games for a couple hours. It’s always fun and always free. Join us!(…)
Art Journal Club at ReRoll Tavern
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: ReRoll Tavern
**Get creative with OmniFeral for a monthly Art Journal Club at ReRoll Tavern!**
Art journals are a wonderful expression of creativity mixed with journaling that allows people to be flexible with their creativity. Use various scraps of paper, stickers, paint, stamps and more to decorate the pages of your very own special journal all while socializing with other like minded people.
**There are se(…)
Horror Movie Music Bingo
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: Double Shift Brewing Company
📅 October 8th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Double Shift Brewing Company
💲FREE
Get into the Halloween spirit with FREE Horror Movie Music Bingo!
Test your knowledge of iconic horror films by identifying them through their chilling soundtracks. Whether you play solo or with friends, you’ll have a frightfully fun time and a chance to win thrilling prizes.
Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the brewery as you sip o(…)
Adrian Smude’s 2 Day Event: Cashing In On Mobile Homes
◦ When: Friday, Oct 11th
◦ Where: undefined
Lifestyle – REI Live is back! This unforgettable live event will venture into a niche real estate market where lucrative opportunities await, far from the overcrowded and competitive traditional scenes.
Mobile home investing offers not only substantial financial gains but also a profound sense of fulfillment by providing fair solutions to those in need. Experience a balanced and rewarding investm(…)
Acrylic Painting Class
◦ When: Monday, Oct 7th
◦ Where: The Roaring 20 Gallery and Event
The Roaring 20 Gallery and Event provides a spacious and inspiring environment for art enthusiast. Located in the heart of the city. Our gallery is easily accessible and equipped with all the necessary facilities to make your art class experience exceptional. Join us for an acrylic art class! Discover the joy of creating vibrant and captivating acrylic paintings. Reserve your spot for our acrylic(…)
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: undefined
We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniskansascity.com/partner-progr(…)
Monthly In-Person Get-Together
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: 8803 W 75th St
These in-person Meetups will be starting the spiritual successors to the KC Podcasters Meetup.
We’ll meet in person once a month to talk about our content creation projects, ask questions, and offer advice.
We’ll also listen to any ideas regarding seminars, workshops, and the like.
This will be open to ALL content creators, be they podcasters or filmmakers or anything in between.
Unless otherw(…)
Welding For Everyone
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: The NEW HammerSpace Community Workshop
WELDING FOR EVERYONE! In the Welding for Everyone class, the instructor will cover basic welding techniques. A variety of useful welding methods will be demonstrated and then repeated by the students. Open to beginners as well as those who have prior experience.
Please bring a long sleeved, preferably denim shirt with you to protect your arms (NO FLANNEL). The class will introduce you to ARC weld(…)
Brew Theology KC Gathering – Oct 7th – Lenexa Public Market
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 8th
◦ Where: Lenexa Public Market
Come join in the conversation at Brew Theology KC!
**Discussion topic:** To be announced…
**Facilitator:** Johan Tredoux
Come grab a beverage, pull up a chair and join the conversation!
\*\* This event is also advertised on Facebook and our website. Many of our participants are regulars and don’t sign up through Meetup. Don’t let a small number of event signups deter you from coming. There w(…)
Walk English Landing In Parkville
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Platte Landing Park Boat Ramp
Let’s walk the English Landing Trail. It’s a paved trail. 2-3 miles.
Meet at the boat ramp/dog park BIG parking lot. It’s at the END of S. Main St next to the river- just PAST the dog park.
This is a FLAT trail, so we are going to pick up the pace for this one! Not SPEED walking, but i want to get my heart rate up.
Of course you can walk at any speed you are comfortable with, but this is my pla(…)
KC Wednesday Open Men’s Group – Introduction to Men’s Work
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Lutheran Church of the Resurrection ELCA
Come join us and find out more about the deeply satisfying nature of men’s work. We explore the meaning of modern masculinity and guide each other to our own answers for our own challenges. If you are 18 years or older and identify as male, you are welcome. A facilitator will lead through several rounds, including addressing themes of general interest in men’s lives.
Open Men’s Group is part of t(…)
Eckhart Tolle Discussion Group
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 8th
◦ Where: Johnson County Library – Leawood Pioneer Branch
Join the Eckhart Tolle Discussion Group as we delve into the realms of self-exploration, meditation, and spiritual growth. In this interactive meetup, we will explore the teachings of Eckhart Tolle to deepen our understanding of consciousness and spirituality.
We will watch videos of Eckhart’s teachings — not found on YouTube — and have reflective discussions to cultivate self-help and self-impro(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Kansas City, you can try out Visitkc.com, Inkansascity.com, or Kansascityonthecheap.com.
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Goodies: 5 Year Anniversary Party
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: Brick House KC
5 Years is a mighty long time, it’s only right that we celebrate | Saturday, October 12th, we are celebrating 5 Years of Goodies!
KCK Taco Trail Bus Tour “Birria”
◦ When: Friday, Oct 11th
◦ Where: 333 N 6th St
Join us on the KCK Taco Trail Bus Tour “Birria” for a mouthwatering adventure searching for the best tacos in town!
WeCodeKC’s Game Development with Scratch
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: 4825 Troost Ave
This block-based coding language is appropriate for ages 7-17
OCTOBER HABITAT GARDENS – Keystone Cornucopia
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: Kansas City
Join us for the FINAL FEAST (and our last tour of the season!)
Anime Soirée: Halloween Havoc
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: Westport Bowery
Join us for Anime Soirée: Halloween Havoc! Rave with DJ Deshiimo, cosplay contest, themed cocktails, and live performances! ️✨
NAWBO KC Monthly Breakfast
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 8th
◦ Where: CBIZ
Network, Grow, Build Your Business, Influence, Inspire, and Thrive!
FGI KC Longest Fashion Table
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: Crossroads Hotel
3rd Annual Award Winning Event at the Crossroads Hotel!
NETWORK AFTER WORK
◦ When: Friday, Oct 11th
◦ Where: Loews Kansas City Hotel
Come mingle, make connections, and unwind after work at our in-person networking event!
2024 Conservative Care Occupational Health Workers Comp/ Safety Seminar
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: University of Kansas Edwards Campus – BEST Confernce Center
This seminar is to help safety, HR, nurses and claims associates navigate the ever-changing occupational health & safety landscape .
Kansas City Parts and Service Club Meeting-Fall 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Metropolitan Community College – Longview
Please join us for the Fall 2024 GM Parts and Service Club Meeting !
Murder Mystery Dinner FUNdraiser- Our Lady of Mercy Country Home
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: 2115 Maturana Dr
Join us for a night of intrigue and entertainment and show your support for Our Senior Living Resident’s Life Enrichment
Lecture: Kansas City’s Historic Union Cemetery
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: Kansas City Museum
Meet us in the theater!
KC Wedding Guild Luncheon – The Mint
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 8th
◦ Where: The Mint
October 8th, 2024 Wedding Vendor Networking Event 2024
Low Sensory Session
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 8th
◦ Where: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Join us outside of regular hours for a quiet and low-stimulating environment and a hands-on activity.
UNI Recess! Jam Session.
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 10th
◦ Where: Frank A. Theis Park
Join us at the UNI Recess! Jam Session on October 10, 2024, featuring Dave Hollister, LeToya Luckett, Carl Thomas and special guests.
Halloween Paint & Sip at East Forty Brewing!
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: East Forty Brewing
Join us for a wonderful evening of creativity, fun and amazing drinks!
“We Are One”: A Tribute to Frankie Beverly (feat: Langston & Leigh Adams)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: Just Off Broadway Theatre
Come join us as we celebrate the legendary Frankie Beverly with live music, dancing, and good vibes – because “We Are One”!
Clay Parker and Jodi James at Waldo Folk!
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 9th
◦ Where: Waldo Pizza, Broadway Street, Kansas City, MO, USA
On October 9th, Clay Parker and Jodi James will showcase their mesmerizing harmonies and poignant lyrics at an intimate show at Waldo Pizza.
IRAs to CGAs & CRTs
◦ When: Friday, Oct 11th
◦ Where: Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
When Will A Family Be Better-Off Naming a CRT as the Beneficiary of an IRA?
Midwest Regional Singing
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 12th
◦ Where: Kansas City Kansas Community College Technical Education Center
Get ready to showcase your vocal talents at the Midwest Regional Singing event – it’s time to hit those high notes and wow the crowd!