Let’s explore social events in Leeds, UK 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 Leeds, UK. 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 Leeds
Crafting Group Session
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Hack Oldham
Come to our ongoing crafting workshops or work on your own projects. Use our supplies and equipment or bring your own. It’s up to you!(…)
Agile Amnesty – AI and Hybrid Working
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Apsley House
Join us for Agile Amnesty, a new event to discuss, share and question all things Agile in order to challenge the status quo.We want to build a community of like minded individuals to support and uplift each other. If you’re interested in Design, Product, Delivery and anything else in-between then this is the event for you.
**Agenda**
5:30pm – 6pm: Arrival, Drinks & Networking
6:00pm – 6:20pm: Ash(…)
Impro[ve] Your Soul, Hebden
![Impro[ve] Your Soul, Hebden](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/e/1/5/600_519183605.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Hope Baptist Church
In our sessions people laugh… a lot.
Learn improvisation.
We run weekly: refugee, 55+ and recovery sessions for free. We also run open sessions for anyone to join.
Becoming a supporter means you help build an ImprovNHS (free to use). It’ll be free because of this platform. We suggest a £5 cost for each session… you can do more if you like or support us here: https://ko-fi.com/improveyoursou(…)
Improving the Fidelity and Stability of Large Language Models
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Platform
We are delighted to welcome you to our in person event in July 2024! This month we are pleased to present Ryan Mangan speaking about “Improving the Fidelity and Stability of Large Language Models”
**Schedule**
**18:00–18:45h**: Refreshments (Food served on first come first served basis)
**18:45–18:50h**: Welcome
**18:50–20:00h**: **Ryan Mangan**
*Improving the Fidelity and Stability of Lar(…)
Sober Drinks @ Nation of Shopkeepers
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Nation of Shopkeepers
**Casual social at Nation of Shopkeepers**
Whether you’re sober curious, totally teetotal or just want a evening without pressure to drink alcohol then please join us for a chilled evening at Nation of Shopkeepers.
They have a great selection of alcohol-free drinks and soft drinks.
NB: We welcome everybody, but we do ask that you politely don’t consume alcohol at our events :)(…)
Hands on with Mobile Accessibility: process, gotchas, and exploding buses
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Leeds Beckett Business School
This month’s event will be on **Thursday July 25th**, starting at **5:00 pm**, at [The Knowledge Exchange](https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/business-services/the-knowledge-exchange/)[ ](https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/location?locID=29bef82d-df91-4e3e-b690-39245967b479)(in The Rose Bowl, part of Leeds Beckett University).
**Hands on with mobile accessibility: process, gotchas, and exploding buses**
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Saturday lunch at the Agora Horsforth
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: undefined
please join me at this popular restaurant(…)
Women Only Social
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Head Of Steam
Monthly midweek social, any questions let the host(s) know.
**Venue subject to change due to number of RSVPs and other unforeseen circumstances, check back here before setting off**
*These events can only go ahead because our kind volunteers agree to co-host them.* Hosting is easy and we just need 5 minutes of your time before the event to explain what to do. If you’d like to volunteer, write in(…)
Connell Sharp – Good Boundaries: Bounded Contexts and Conway’s Law
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Platform
LeedsSharp are proud to present Connell Sharp with “Good Boundaries: Bounded Contexts and Conway’s Law”
Abstract:
Deciding which things belong in which part of your system can make or break your architecture. To avoid creating a big ball of mud, we split things into modules or services and try to hide complexity inside them. But why do we always seem to get the boundaries wrong?
This visual pre(…)
Saturday Lunch in Horsforth The Agora
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Agora
we have been here before and people have enjoyed this Mediterranean Restaurant(…)
Coffee and Games
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Outlaws Yacht Club
Join us for a fun-filled evening of fellowship and food as we gather to connect with like-minded Christians in their 20s, 30s, and 40s in Leeds. This meetup is perfect for those who are new in town or looking to expand their social circle within the Christian community. Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the faith, everyone is welcome to come together for good company, laughter, and delici(…)
Meet up for food and drinks
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Trinity kitchen
It would be good to have a social again. Starting with food at trinity kitchen as there are lots of choice for people wanting different food. Then go onto drinks to start at millennium Square spoons and somewhere else after. Suggestions welcome for other places for drinks.
If you are feeling nervous or worried then I will be arriving a bit early so happy to speak to you and for you to message me.(…)
In-person, Leeds: Here and Now Encounter Group…for Authenticity and Connection
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 637 Roundhay Rd
‘Amazing experience that I don’t get anywhere else.’ – Deborah, 20 June 2016\*\*
You are welcome to attend this in-person group for a unique experience in encounter with other individuals and yourself.
The invitation is to:
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stay as much as possible in the ‘here and now’,
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…in order to maximize the opportunity for authentic meeting.
All you have to do is bring your(…)
Food and Music at Jeremys Brighouse
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Jeremy’s at the Boathouse
Please arrive at or before 7:30 so you can order a meal in time. The Sequels looks a good band.
Adrian(…)
Writing Meetup and Social at The Soap Factory
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Soap Factory
**Please note – this event will be at The Soap Factory, 4 Whitehall Quay**
**Leeds, LS1 4HR. A short walk away from Leeds Train Station. It is a requirement to buy something from the venue when attending.**
*HOW WE WORK*
Time to write!
For the first half (from 6.00pm to 7.30pm), we work on our own material before drifting into more of a social! We work on our own projects, from novels to screen(…)
Code and Coffee
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: La Bottega Milanese
Join us for Code and Coffee on Tuesday mornings at 8am!
Code & Coffee is an informal weekly get-together in Leeds city centre. Come hang out and write some code, talk tech, or just enjoy the coffee! There is no agenda or organised activity; attendees might typically bring a laptop and hack on a hobby project, work through a tutorial, take an interest in what someone else is working on, or just im(…)
Visit to the Craven Museum, Skipton with pub lunch afterwards.
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Skipton Towh Hall
I have never heard of the Craven Museum in Skipton but this article in the Times(see photo article) has put it on the map and I think it would be nice to go and support it.
Will meet outside the Museum at 10.30 and then go onto a local pub restaurant afterwards for a spot of lunch around 12.30.
Have a look at the Skipton Town Hall website as it gives you a bit more information about the museum a(…)
Fabulous Fridays
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Calder Pub
Hi all. This will probably be one of the last events via Meet-up, as I doubt I’ll be renewing the group.
Meal is optional (they stop serving around 9pm).
[Menu link is here. ](https://www.greatukpubs.co.uk/calder-brighouse/food-and-drink)
Parking is available around the town area, some of it is free, some of it is tickets only.
Please ask at the bar if you can’t locate the group, I do my best t(…)
LeedsAcro Intermediate Partner Acro Class
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Heart Centre
Booking required: [Tuesday Intermediate Acro Class](https://scarlotrobinson.wixsite.com/acro/intermediate-acro-classes)
In this playful class, you can explore partner acro in pairs and small groups. Acro yoga, also known as partner acrobatics, is the combination of yoga and acrobatic creative movement and teamwork. Build confidence, trust and communication through physical touch and playful movem(…)
Impro[ve] Your Soul, Leeds
![Impro[ve] Your Soul, Leeds](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/f/2/a/600_519183882.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Open Source Arts
In our sessions people laugh… a lot.
Learn improvisation with us…
We run weekly: refugee, 55+ and recovery sessions for free. We also run open sessions for anyone to join.
Becoming a supporter means you help build an ImprovNHS (free to use). It’ll be free because of this platform. We suggest a £5 cost for each session… you can do more if you like or support us here: https://ko-fi.com/impr(…)
LaserForce Games Night!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Escape Reality Leeds
Games Night is open to all, no previous experience required. We have the arena for 2 hours with unlimited games. It’s £15 for the session which is an excellent value when compared to the standard 3 game offering.
There will be a mix of competitive and special custom games that are not open to the public, such as;
🔫 Stealth
Like the standard game, but stealthy. And with rockets!
🔫 Terminator
R(…)
Drop In Meditation Cafe at 21 Co. Headingley, Leeds
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: undefined
Dear Friends
Leeds Brahma Kumaris will be hosting
a **Meditation Cafe**
on
**Monday 22nd July between 11am and 2pm**
at
21 Co. Cafe, Unit 33, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2UE
(on the Headingley Arcade, next to the Premier Inn)
You are welcome to drop in for a free cuppa, spin the Virtue wheel and have some meditation!
Experience relaxation and peace and discover more about your inner qualities.(…)
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 Leeds, you can try out Visitleeds.co.uk, Rshostels.co.uk, or Leeds-list.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People in Leeds, UK
Yonder at the Mill (JULY)
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Queen’s Mill
For one night only Yonder returns to the Queen’s Mill in July for a night of street food, supping and shimmying
Creative Summer School Week 1 – Ceramics
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Sunny Bank Mills Gallery
Join Elena Rubiu to create some amazing ceramics in this weeks session! Suitable for school aged children aged 6-11 years old.
Ukrainian Business MeetUp #1
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Ньютон Гарт
Започатковуємо серію офлайнових ділових мітапів по всій території UK і запрошуємо нас відвідати наш перший Ukrainian Business MeetUp у Лідсі
Lecture | Psychological Trauma and the Roman Empire
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Royal Armouries Museum
Ever wonder about trauma in the ancient world? Discover what psychological trauma might have meant to a Roman.
Holiday Letterpress Printing for Small Groups (Half-day)
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Salts Works
Bring the family or a bunch of friends (or just yourself!) to a private printing session, and make some big prints to take home with you.
SOS Dance Workshop With Chloe // Taylor Swift Eras Tour Mix
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Crank Studios
WELCOME TO THE WORLD’S MOST EMPOWERING DANCE CLASSES!
Kathryn Scanlan in conversation with Adelle Stripe
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Book Corner Halifax
Join us for a special event with authors Kathryn Scanlan and Adelle Stripe in association with New Writing North and the Gordon Burn Prize
Red Solo Club Country Clubnight – Leeds
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The HiFi Club
Yeehaw! We’re bringing our sell-out country party to Leeds on Friday 26th July 2024.
Gong Sound Bath
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: ookushana Workshop
Gong Sound Bath
With Boshka (Sound of Pines)
Catholic Record Society 66th Annual Conference: Hybrid event
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Hinsley Hall
The Catholic Record Society Annual conference gathers discipline leaders in British and Irish Catholic Studies globally
Drypoint Printmaking
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Sunny Bank Mills Gallery
Join Cath Brooke to create an intaglio drypoint printing plate to create a range of original prints.
Guiseley AFC vs Leeds United Under 21s Saturday 27th July 2024 3pm Kick Off
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: LS20 8BT
Come support the Lions in their pre-season fixture vs Leeds United Under 21’s
Leeds LDM Division Three Men NBL Basketball Trials
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Mandela Community Centre
National Basketball League Men’s Trials in Leeds!
Bradford City Business Club in partnership with CNG
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Cedar Court Hotel Bradford
Event sponsored by BRSK, Bradford College & Right Digital Solutions
Writing Workshop – Form – Haiku : Theme – Alternative Fairy Tales
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Rich and Fancy
Use the ancient art of Haiku to put a twist on traditional fairy tales to explore grey areas of life.
(Skylight Lounge)Pottery Hand-building Workshop
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 176 Norman Ln
Join us for coffee, community, conversation & creativity as we learn the art of hand-building pottery at ‘Skylight Lounge’ (Bradford)
SOS Dance Workshop With Chloe // Destinys Child – Lose My Breath
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: STUDIO 3 // The Dance Studio Leeds
WELCOME TO THE WORLD’S MOST EMPOWERING DANCE CLASSES!
Fun in the sun improv
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Clifton Village Hall
An afternoon of improv, play and cake – sun possible, laughter guaranteed!
Atomy UK Leeds Meet Atomy After Work (23rd July 2024)
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Crowne Plaza Leeds, an IHG Hotel
Atomy UK Leeds Meet Atomy After Work (23rd July 2024)
MR. BIG VIP 2024 // Jul 22 Leeds, England
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: O2 Academy Leeds
Join MR. BIG on a limited VIP Experience during their 2024 world tour for your chance to meet the band.