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.
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 Kansas City, Missouri. 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 Kansas City
What Are You Made Of?
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Priority Fit Lab
Why would a sane person voluntarily put themselves through a grueling workout or event? I believe the answer is that taking on hard challenges makes me stronger as a person. Tough workouts prepare me for tough times in life. Whatever forthcoming stressors come my way, I can handle them. The bigger the challenge, the stronger we are upon completion. Challenges test us daily, leaving two choices eac(…)
FIRST MEETING FIESTA~ @ Taqueria La Nueva!
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Taqueria La Nueva
Get ready for the first meeting Fiesta and RSVP! 🥳 We’d love to see our members and whichever guests you all bring along.
Authentic Mexican is our first stop! 🌮🌮🌮
Time: Fri, July 26th @ 6:30pm
Dress code: casual
*Attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own food*(…)
Loosey-Goosey Picnic
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Loose Park
Join us at Loose Park for a picnic of sorts.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, hammocks, lawn games, sunscreen, snacks (to share or not share), water, etc. We will meet in the in south-center lawn under the trees (see photo section for map).
Meet some new friends, hang out, throw a frisbee. You know, picnic stuff.
NOTE: This is a weather-permitting event. Stay tuned to the comments for details.(…)
KCWMU Main Event: Witchcraft, Paganism and Pop Culture
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Aquarius Book Store-the Upper Room
For this month’s Main Event, we will explore the effects books, movies, television shows, and other forms of pop culture have had on Paganism and Witchcraft.
As always, our gatherings are free. The cauldron will be out if you would like to donate.(…)
Book club: “The Right It” by Alberto Savoia
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Opera House | Food and Coffee Emporium
Join us for our first discussion of The Right It: Why So Many Ideas Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed by Alberto Savoia.
This week we’ll cover the first half or so of the book – so don’t worry if you haven’t read the whole thing yet.
You can find it at [Barnes and Noble](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-right-it-alberto-savoia/1129194340?ean=9780062884657), your favorite [online book s(…)
Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party & Potluck
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: undefined
This year’s opening ceremony is set to take place in boats on the river Seine, the first time a summer Olympics has opened outside the main athletics stadium.
Live broadcasting is during the US central time afternoon on July 26, so we’ll do a replay at the condo clubhouse. Will message the address on the day.
Please be chill and chic! Bring something French, for example, French fries or freestyle (…)
TGIF – 4th Friday HAPPY HOUR
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center
Join us for happy hour on the 4th Friday for a fun filled interactive social time at the famous Boulevard Brewery Recreation Hall. It is next door to the brewery (address below). Everyone arrives on or after 4:30 pm.
Look for our sign with the Sales Pros logo.
If you want to stay later, at 6:30 pm the brewery is having a tasting for $33. You can get your ticket by going to this link: [Boulevard B(…)
Japanese Chat
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Kansas City Public Library: Waldo Branch
Join us for some Japanese speaking practice! This is a casual speaking practice event for Japanese speakers and those learning Japanese. All levels are welcome but be ready to practice! Feel free to bring anything you are working on, any questions you might have, or conversation topics to get things going.(…)
The 1947 Roswell UFO Crash
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: undefined
Guest Speaker: Ray Graham
Was the Roswell UFO crash a real event? Were there really alien bodies found? Ray Graham presents a detailed account of what actually happened in July of 1947.
Sponsored by Missouri MUFON and the Un-X Network
On ZOOM. Link:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6406323658?omn=84342189146]( https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6406323658?omn=84342189146)(…)
Acrylic Painting Class
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ 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(…)
Book Club
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Minsky’s Pizza
Come discuss the book of the month with us!
**Note:** The meeting room we will be in has a maximum tab limit of 5. If you plan to order anything, be prepared to share a tab with a small group of people. Bringing cash is easiest, Venmo is the second-easiest.
**2024 roster:**
*February*
Theme: Communication/Relationships
Book: ‘Crucial Conversations’ by Joseph Grenny
Alternate media: [TBD]
*Marc(…)
Slasher Summer Camp – Horror Trivia, Activities & Cosplay!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: ReRoll Tavern
### Grab your gear and get ready for summer at Camp ReRoll Tavern! Celebrating the best in horror icons, final girls and more!
We’re celebrating all things horror during summer on Saturday July 27th. Get ready to pair your Hawaiian shirts and camp outfits with inspiration from essential 80’s horror icons.
**[🚤](https://emojipedia.org/speedboat)Horror Movie Themed Trivia**
**[🦩](https://emojipe(…)
App Building with .NET MAUI in .NET 9 – David Ortinau
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Quest Analytics, LLC
**App Building with .NET MAUI in .NET 9**
As .NET 8 continues to bring stability to .NET MAUI, and we navigate the sunsetting of Visual Studio for Mac and App Center, what does client app building look like next? In this session product manager David Ortinau will illuminate the .NET roadmap for client app development, and showcase new features and experiences for .NET MAUI in .NET 9 and Visual St(…)
Evening Snack Chat
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Opera House Coffee & Food Emporium
Join us for a casual meetup with Human Design Kansas City at the Opera House Coffee & Food Emporium. Connect with friendly faces, and dive into the world of Human Design while exploring other engaging topics. Let’s build community, friendship, and knowledge together in a relaxed setting with the option of enjoying coffee cocktails from the bar. See you there!(…)
Google I/O Extended Kansas City – Building with Compose Multiplatform
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Centriq
Google I/O had tons of announcements, new releases, and updates to existing tools. While AI is on everyone’s mind, some mobile-specific announcements were made as well. This session will cover Kotlin Multiplatform, specifically Compose Multiplatform and writing business logic AND UI with Kotlin and Compose for deployment to Android, iOS, and web.
In this session, we’ll build an app from the groun(…)
1 Million Cups – Kansas City
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Plexpod Westport
1 Million Cups is a free, weekly national program designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs. Every Wednesday morning, one or two early-stage startups present their companies to a diverse audience of their peers, mentors, educators, and advisors.
What to expect:
8:30 – Open Networking
9:00 – Presentation + Questions
The culture surrounding 1 Million Cups is that of a supportive, neut(…)
Conversation Café – What does it mean to feel secure?
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Panera Bread
Creating Connection One Conversation at a Time
Join us for meaningful conversation, connect with others and meet new friends, as we discuss the week’s topic and some deeper questions together.
We offer a safe, inclusive, casual, and accepting environment that encourages dialogue over debate through sharing from our diverse perspectives and experiences.
We enjoy going beyond small talk, while at(…)
Pastel class
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: The Roaring 20 Gallery and Event
Come explore the wonderful world of pastels. This interactive class will show you the basics of pastels chalk. Please visit my website for more details and supply list. Www.theroaring20galleryevent.com We do have some supplies available for use for an additional cost.(…)
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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Studio Night: Print & Pattern
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Join us for an evening of art-making inspired by works on view in the galleries.
KC Thrift Tours
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Troost39 Thrift Store
✨ Get Ready to Thrift. Shop. Party. Repeat.️️✨️
THE 28TH ANNUAL LEOS X’PERIENCE
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Kansas City
Tony Keith Presents The 28TH Annual Leo’s X’perience
Summer Article with Dinner Article Volume 01
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Kansas City Museum
Meet us in the Breakfast Room!
WeCode KC’s Game Development with Scratch (Ages 7-11)
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 4825 Troost Ave
Explore and build your video game using Scratch! Designed by MIT to teach students the beginning of game coding and development.
KCK Taco Trail Bus Tour “Chicken”
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 333 N 6th St
Join us on the KCK Taco Trail Bus Tour “Chicken” for a mouthwatering adventure searching for the best carnitas tacos in town!
Champs & Charms Pop Up!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Blanc Champagne Bar
Join us on the rooftop of Blanc Champagne Bar to craft your own charm jewelry while enjoying champagne and a complimentary charm!
JULY 26th: IDONTKNOWJEFFERY & Black Smurf Live in Kansas City, MO
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Westport Bowery
JULY 26th: IDONTKNOWJEFFERY & Black Smurf Live in Kansas City, MO
Pure: An All White Rooftop Affair
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Corrigan Station Rooftop Event Space
The Biggest All White Rooftop Day Party
RL x CL KC Gallery Dinner
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City
Join the RL x CL in Kansas City At 21C Museum Hotel for a very special evening.
WeCodeKC presents Intermediate Python Class (ages 10+)
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 4825 Troost Ave
Students will learn the programming potential of Python!
MID- WEST RODEO NIGHT
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 527 Southwest Blvd
Get ready for a wild night of bull riding, fun games, and a WILD time of fun at the MID-WEST RODEO NIGHT!
FGI Kansas City presents: An Evening with Artists, Brady and Shelly Legler
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Brady Legler Studio
Step into the vibrant world of Brady and Shelly Legler, a dynamic mother-son duo whose artistic journey will captivate and inspire you!
Indigo Hour: The Band Oasis
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Blue Room
The Band Oasis headlines Indigo Hour at the Blue Room, the signature happy hour event at the American Jazz Museum’s jazz club.
Thrasher Weekend: Kansas City Afterparty
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Ship
Thrasher Weekend afterparty at The Ship! All Proceeds to Harrison Street DIY
Nuestro Legado: Kansas City Muralists Speak
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Kansas City Museum
Meet us in the theater!
DBIA NextGen | Introduce Your Intern to DBIA
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Superior Bowen Rooftop
Join us at the 2024 Summer Intern Social
Networking Meetup @ Servaes Brewing Co.| Badass Women+ Entrepreneurs
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Servaes Brewing Company
Join our networking event for women+ entrepreneurs to empower other women, find collaboration partners, or even just new business!
Keep It 100 Men’s Conference 2024: It’s Time to Run!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Harvest Church International Outreach
Join us for two jam-packed days setting you on the path towards success and fulfillment. Worship, mingle, learn, have fun and be inspired.
Beer Crawl ∙ Historic Downtown Liberty, Missouri
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 118 N Main St
Join us for the 13th annual Beer Crawl in Historic Downtown Liberty, where it’s Christmas in July!