Let’s explore social events in Vancouver, bc 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 Vancouver, Canada. 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 Vancouver
In-Person After Work Mixer
◦ When: Monday, Oct 28th
◦ Where: Stega Eatery
Come to this in-person after work mixer at Stega Eatery, Vancouver! We will spend time getting to know each other and come together to share the common intention to bringing more focus on the challenges that individuals with ADHD face. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or simply want to learn more, come and meet some familiar faces!(…)
Make Friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Vancouver (recurrent link & event)
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: London Pub
**⚠️ Recurrent event ! We are approximately 30/50 people / event !**
**🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat to participate (MANDATORY) ⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful e(…)
Reverse Engineering Intro Workshop
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Microsoft Campus Vancouver-725
**Reverse Engineering Intro Workshop** with **Geerivana**
A beginner friendly presentation + workshop, that talks about What, Why and How of Reverse Engineering. First half will describe about different tools that can be used for reversing. Second half will be an interactive workshop where few challenges will be solved based on the learnings from first half.
It requires general understanding of (…)
DevOps Vancouver Meetup – October 29, 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: UBC Sauder School of Business | Robson Square Campus
Welcome to the DevOps Vancouver Meetup at 6PM PDT on **Tuesday**, October 29th, sponsored by **Benchmark Recruitment** and **PagerDuty**.
**Networking** 17:15-18:00
Join us in-person to network and enjoy face-to-face conversations.
**Welcome** 18:00
5min / Andre Kaminski
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**Session 1 – Benchmark Recruitment**
In this session, **[Paul Davies](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-davies-a28414(…)
Type Brigade №53
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: BCIT Downtown Campus
Type Brigade is Vancouver’s typography meetup.
Join us at the BCIT Downtown Campus:
* Doors at 6:30pm
* Talks begin at 7:00pm
Please note that any guests you’d like to bring with you should register on the Meetup group themselves.
**Speakers**
**Rachael Ashe – Getting Inspired by 36 Days of Type**
[rachaelashe.com](https://rachaelashe.com)
[@rachael_ashe](https://instagram.com/rachael_ashe/)
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New & Not So New in Vancouver
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Donnellan’s Irish Pub
Call down to Donnellan’s Irish Pub anytime from 5pm on the last Wednesday of the month for our free networking event! All you have to bring is yourself. If you have any questions about Vancouver, finding jobs, making friends, discovering new spots around the city, then New & Not So New in Vancouver is the event to get those questions answered!
We get a great group of people that have been in Vanc(…)
Living Streets’ WALKTOBER – Stanley Park
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Stanley Park Nature House on Lost Lagoon
**WALKTOBER** is an event part of the 4 Seasons Walks, a series of walks led by **Living Streets**, a program by **BEST**.
Each of the walks is **accessible** for **all ages** and **abilities**.
All routes have access to benches and public washroom facilities.
Everyone is welcome. We cherish the value of intergenerational activities. We aim for these events to be an opportunity to meet new people (…)
Halloween Dinner and Trivia Contest at the Parq Casino
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: BC Kitchen- Parc Vancouver
**\* As this is Halloween night, costumes are totally optional, but not at all expected**
**Trick of Treat…via!**
Join me for eats and a team trivia contest at the Parq Casino Halloween night! BC Kitchen Sports Pub hosts this event where you are in a team of 8 against other teams in the restaurant. Winning team gets a surprise prize from the restaurant. No entry fee, just come for dinner and p(…)
Traders & Investors Social at Brewhall Vancouver
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: BREWHALL
🎉 **Join Us for a Fun Meetup at [Brewhall Vancouver](https://brewhall.com/)!** 🍻
**Date & Time**: Wednesday, October 30th, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
🤓 **The Vancouver Traders & Investors Club** invites you to a lively evening of connecting, learning, and exchanging ideas! Whether you’re new to trading or a seasoned pro, this event has something for everyone.
Our experienced traders and investment pr(…)
Halloween Night @ Twelve West! Reserve your FREE ticket now!
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Twelve West
We are celebrating Halloween night at Twelve West again this year. We will have **FREE tickets that are valid for entry before 10:30pm.** **You MUST get a ticket through Eventbright. Please click this link for tickets:**
**[https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1047507512167?aff=oddtdtcreator!](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1047507512167?aff=oddtdtcreator)**
**Use the promocode: FUNDANCEPARTYFREECOVER to get (…)
Joffre Lakes: Difficulty – Moderate
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Joffre Lakes Park,
**Joffre Lakes: Difficulty – Moderate**
**Details**
About the Hike:
Enjoy this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near Nesuch 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a a moderate route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Current weather forecast suggests (…)
BrowserStack Software Testing and QA Meetup – October
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: 52A Powell st 300, Vancouver, BC V6A1E7
Join us for our second QA meetup of the BrowserStack Meetup group Vancouver.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: **Arrival, Welcome, and Refreshments**
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: **AI and Machine Learning in Testing -** [Mohammed A Zahid](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-a-zahid/overlay/about-this-profile/)
6:50 PM – 7:10 PM: **Creating a Custom GPT for Software Testing Activities -** [Denisha Surjoodeen](https://www(…)
Burnaby Lake – Ambleside Park Loop
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: 3760 Sperling Ave
**\*\* Please read all the information about a ride before signing up.\*\***
***\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- BICYCLE HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL RIDES\. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-***
**Biking is weather-dependent. At times last-minute changes may be posted. Be sure to check for updates the night before and the morning of a ride.**
**THE RIDE:** [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41215087](https://ridewit(…)
Party Free Cover and One Free drink, Bring friends you get $2 each @ Mansion
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Mansion Nightclub
**Party Free Cover and One Free Drink Ticket before 10:30PM in Mansion.**
**Door Open and Event start at 9:30 PM.**
**Join our what’s App group for party notice** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BzB8ShJaxJx73C4qFvhu33](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BzB8ShJaxJx73C4qFvhu33)
[YouTube](YouTube.com/@extremelyshyapp), [Instagram](instagram.com/extremelyshyapp), [Facebook](Facebook.com/extremelyshyapp), [TikTok](…)
Orpheum Theatre Public Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Orpheum Theatre
Hey everyone,
We just purchased tickets to go on a public tour of the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets are $10.00 plus tax. Once you get your tickets, you can join this meetup. Tickets are limited as this is open to the public. We have no idea how many tickets are available.
Here is the info:
[https://vancouvercivictheatres.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ab3c3fd4cce40e3d867850cee&id=18bec220db&e=da(…)
Vancouver | Straight Speed Dating | Ages 40+
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: Johnnie Fox’s Irish Pub
**\*\* WOMEN SOLD OUT \*\* Calling all STRAIGHT singles ages 40+!**
\*\*YOU MUST PURCHASE A TICKET AHEAD OF TIME TO ATTEND THIS EVENT: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-straight-speed-dating-ages-20-29-tickets-1006471371967?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-straight-speed-dating-ages-40-tickets-1018548133887)\*\*
**Why choose an in-person Vancouver dating event with F(…)
Dinner and Speed Networking at Tap and Barrel Brentwood
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Tap & Barrel Brentwood
Are you ready to grow your business, build stronger connections and create solid relationships with like minded business owners? Then you absolutely have to join us for an evening of networking with **Business Network Media (BNM)**.
We’ll have fun activities that will get the conversations flowing, followed by structured networking to help you expand your professional circle. We welcome and accom(…)
Monday Night Indoor Volleyball @Sir James Douglas
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Sir James Douglas Elementary School
Location: Sir James Douglas Elementary
2150 Brigadoon Avenue Vancouver, BC
Time: 8:00pm-9:45pm
Cost: $6 per person (money will be collected at the end)
***E-transfer is preferred and can be sent to [email protected]
Monday Night Indoor Volleyball is BACK!
It’s more a social volleyball outing – not a league. So beginners will be welcome.
Please RSVP here if you are interested!
\*\*\*\*(…)
JOFFRE LAKES
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: St Davids Church
JOFFRE LAKE
Trail length: 7.5 km ( we can walk longer, tbd on the trail)
Elevation gain:465 meters
We will walk in moderate pace.
If everything goes as planned,we start our hike at 9:45 am and return back to cars at 3:00 pm.
We will meet at St. David United Church(1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver) , then we will fit in needed number of cars and drive to trailhead.Drive time is up to 2 hours and 30 (…)
Fall Foliage Hike: Cates Park to Maplewood Flats [Easy]
![Fall Foliage Hike: Cates Park to Maplewood Flats [Easy]](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/3/5/5/c/600_523873660.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Cates Park
Please Join here:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/BwRUy6nSOarE2LtKKmBpAL
https://www.instagram.com/yadventureclub/
Join us for a scenic fall hike from Cates Park to Maplewood Flats, where we’ll take in the vibrant autumn colors along the coastline and through peaceful forest trails. This easy round-trip hike offers stunning views of Burrard Inlet, beautiful waterfront paths, and a chance to explore th(…)
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 Vancouver, you can try out Destinationvancouver.com, Vancouver.ca, or Straight.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Vancouver, Canada
WEST TREK’S Halloween Party
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: ENSO EVENT CENTRE
Join West Trek for an epic Halloween party on October 31st! Photobooth, professional dancers, prizes, and all night dancing!
LSBC’s 9th Annual Invest in BC presented by Lumira Ventures
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building
Join us this fall at Invest in BC presented by Lumira Ventures!
Goodfellas Gala — Halloween with the Mobs Most Wanted at The Vancouver Club
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: The Vancouver Club
Join 700+ attendees at Bootleggers Cocktail’s — Goodfellas Gala ‘Halloween with the Mobs Most Wanted’ at The Vancouver Club
Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: The Pipe Shop
Join us on a savory journey through a world of delectable flavors and artisanal delights.
Small Business BC Awards 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building
Join us for our 21st Annual Small Business BC Awards as we celebrate and showcase the best of BC’s small business community.
Limitless Canada Tour – PREM DHILLON
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: ENSO EVENT CENTRE, Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Join us on the Limitless Canada Tour with PREM DHILLON for an unforgettable experience on 2nd November Saturday!
FactualWEST 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue
Returning for the ninth year with a two-day event, FactualWEST is a one-of-a-kind conference for factual, doc and lifestyle TV.
Immigrant Professionals Conference 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: UBC Robson Square
Join us at IPC 2024 to explore the intriguing theme “Future Forward: Immigrant Talent in the Age of AI.”
HackerX – Vancouver (Full-Stack) 10/29 (Onsite)
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Vancouver
You’re invited to HackerX, an invite-only recruiting event for developers.
Kanpai! Sake Celebration
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Join us for a night of cultural exploration through Japanese Sake. 乾杯！日本酒の饗宴
AI Summit Vancouver, Nov 1-2, 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: BCIT Downtown Campus
DevFest YVR: The Premier AI summit in Western Canada
Halloween at The Fox! BOO-tylicious: All Throwback Hits
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Fox Cabaret
‘CAUSE THIS PARTY’S TOO BOO-TYLICIOUS FOR YA, BABE
The Fox Cabaret presents our 10th annual Halloween dance party!
The Darlings- HALLOWEEN
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: The Birdhouse
The Darlings are emerging from the shadows to bring you a spine tingling, nightmare inducing, one night only show. Come if you dare..
Kid Congo and The Pink Monkey Birds with Cawama & Night Court
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Rickshaw Theatre
The Cramps, Gun Club + Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds alumni Kid Congo Powers returns to the Rickshaw with his band, The Pink Monkey Birds!
Remembrance and Reflection by United Voices Choir
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church
United Voices presents a program of inspiring choral works, with professional orchestra and baritone soloist, directed by Dr. Greg Caisley
SUNWAVE – HAUNTING AT HERITAGE HALL 2024 (HALLOWEEN PARTY)
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Heritage Hall
You’re summoned to the 3rd Annual Haunting at Heritage Hall Vancouver
2024 CCPAA-BC 16th Annual Conference
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre (Broadway)
The Canadian-Chinese Professional Accountant Association
加中专业会计师协会
2024 16th CCPAA BC CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2024 年 第十六届年会
Cynthia Lok’s Promise Album Release Celebration!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall National Historic Site
Join me for a night of songs, stories and some snacks to celebrate the release of my album Promise.
Vancouver – Luke Wallace Album Release Concert w/ Deanna Knight
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: The Wise
Join Luke Wallace and guest Deanna Knight for a night of music to celebrate the release of my new album The Dandelion Resistance.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Before Eleven
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
Business Professionals meet other Business Professionals.
We love to exchange ideas, bring them to life through our own businesses, learn from each other, and create partnerships.
See you there at the {% location %}Garden Cafe{% endlocation %}!
(Btw. After our gathering take your time to visit the garden. It’s beautiful with all the fall colours).
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkmiotek/
Happy Hour-S @ Ukranian Restaurant
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
Happy hour? No, no, happy hourS.
Please RSVP only if you can make it and be on time.
We will go ahead with the event if we have at least 5 people.