Let’s explore social events in Overland Park, KS 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 Overland Park where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Overland Park
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(…)
Creature Crafternoon: Killer Masks
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: ReRoll Tavern
**It’s time for another Creature Crafternoon adventure hosted by [OmniFeral](https://omniferal.com/ “https://omniferal.com/”) at ReRoll Tavern!**
Ki Ki Ki, Ma, Ma, Ma… Join OmniFeral on Saturday July 27th at 3 – 5:30PM to design your own horror icon mask.
Crafting creatures will receive their own paint primed plastic mask with straps for painting. Choose from lots of colors to make your own un(…)
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(…)
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.(…)
Kansas City Riichi Mahjong Group Meet Up
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Lenexa Public Market
Join us for an exciting evening of Riichi Mahjong at the Lenexa Public Market! All players are welcome! Come out and enjoy a fun evening of strategy, skill, and socializing. We provide the tiles and mats for this so feel free to join us
Lenexa Public Market 8750 Penrose Ln, Lenexa, KS 66219(…)
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.(…)
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(…)
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(…)
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(…)
C3 Professional Networking Meetup Group
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 10801 Mastin St suite 170
Welcome to the C3 Professional Networking Meetup Group! This group is dedicated to connecting local professionals seeking to expand their network and build valuable relationships within the community. Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, or corporate professional, this group welcomes all individuals interested in fostering meaningful connections, exchanging ideas, and exploring c(…)
Biergarten at Overland Park Arboretum
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
The Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park are hosting one of their Biergarten nights at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Garden. Tickets include beer, food, and admission. I have never been to this event, or to the Arboretum at all before, so I cannot speak to this event. If you were on the fence about checking this place out and you enjoy craft beer, join me!
Tickets are $40 a p(…)
Improv at Blue Valley Library
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Johnson County Library – Blue Valley
Breaking news! For one session only, improv returns to its previous home at the Blue Valley Library (151st Street west of Antioch)! Why, you ask? Because part of improv is staying light on your metaphorical toes and adapting to whatever your scene partner gives you. (Translation: the Oak Park branch was unavailable.) Everything else is the same: same 1 to 3 pm timeslot, same low price (free), same(…)
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(…)
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(…)
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!(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Overland Park 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 Overland Park on Visitoverlandpark.com, Do816.com, or Eatkc.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.️️✨️
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.
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
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!
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!
WeCodeKC presents Intermediate Python Class (ages 10+)
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 4825 Troost Ave
Students will learn the programming potential of Python!
Kids Cooking Classes at Maggiano’s Kansas City – Meatballs & Berry Tiramisu
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy Overland Park
Calling all little chefs!
Waterfall Coffee Table
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware – Olathe
The waterfall table is perfect when a large piece of wood is just too beautiful to cut up. We’re still cutting the wood, mind you, but we’re using a little craftiness to make it appear like a solid piece. When combined with epoxy and hairpin legs, this live edge slab becomes a modern addition to any family room. You will build the entire project and take it home. This is a two part class. Part 2
THE 28TH ANNUAL LEOS X’PERIENCE
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Kansas City
Tony Keith Presents The 28TH Annual Leo’s X’perience
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!
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!
OMNI Leadership Academy: Emerging Leaders Track
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: OMNI Human Resource Solutions (formerly OMNI Human Resource Management)
Ideal for high-potential individual contributors ready to step up their leadership skills to the next level.
Magical Dinner at Maggiano’s Kansas City with Magic Scott!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy Overland Park
Join us for a mystical evening at Maggiano’s with Magic Scott alongside a delicious dinner and drinks for an unforgettable dinner experience
Pure: An All White Rooftop Affair
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Corrigan Station Rooftop Event Space
The Biggest All White Rooftop Day Party
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!
Summer Camp Kemper: LOUD Aesthetic
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Save your spot for this FREE three-day art camp for children ages 6–12 inspired by artwork by artwork at the museum.
A look at Kansas v. Biden with Kansas Deputy AG Abhishek Kambli
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The Carriage Club
The KC Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society will host a lecture featuring Kansas Deputy AG Abhi Kambli on Thursday, July 25.
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.
BIG NIGHT OUT BAR CRAWL: KANSAS CITY
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Tin Roof
One all-access ticket to 8+ bars & clubs in the heart of Westport for one night only. Join the largest party in Kansas City this summer!