Let’s explore social events in Yonkers, NY 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 Yonkers where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Yonkers
Meet and Greet! Making Friends with or without that Benz!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Bar Bruno Greenpoint
Check the event title!(…)
New York dbt meetup (IN-PERSON)
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Materialize
😎It’s here! Our next dbt meetup is coming up and will be hosted at the **Materialize** office:
* 440 Lafayette St floor 6
* New York, NY 10003
We are looking forward to socializing and seeing all of the new and familiar faces!
💡dbt Meetups are networking events open to all folks working with data! Talks predominantly focus on community members’ experience with dbt, however, you’ll catch prese(…)
Marty Cagan: Transformed – Explaining the Product Operating Model — In Person!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: 350 5th Ave
***NOTE FOR ATTENDEES: Email addresses are required by September 10 in order to receive a security QR code to present at the venue. Please send your email address to the organizer.***
Marty Cagan is a globally recognised voice on Product Management. His books: Empowered, Inspired and now his most recent book, Transformed are considered by many to be essential reading to inform optimal practice of(…)
ClickHouse Meetup @ Rokt
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: 175 Varick Street
* Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
* Time: 6-9pm
* Location: Rokt, 175 Varick St Level 10, New York
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Hello ClickHouse Enthusiasts!
We’re really excited to host another ClickHouse Meetup at Rokt in NYC on September 10, 2024.
The creator of ClickHouse, **Alexey Milovidov**, will be flying in for this meetup and giving a presentation. Don’t miss out!
**Agenda:**
6pm – Arrivals (Food, Dr(…)
AI/ML Conversations Meetup: Vision Transformers and Multi-Modal AI
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: 11 W 19th St
Dear All,
We are delighted to announce that our upcoming meetup is scheduled for Tuesday, **September 10th**. We invite you to join us at the Capital One Flat Iron office to discuss the latest advancements in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. There will also be an opportunity to network and enjoy some pizza.
Agenda:
5:30PM Doors open
5:30PM – 6:15PM Reception, networking
6:15PM – **Sh(…)
New York Philosophy Playground
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Fools Gold
Free twice-monthly event at Fool’s Gold NYC.
Enjoy getting a drink or snack and casually discussing the big questions with like-minded people. Each session, we split into table-sized groups for preliminary discussion of the provided questions for about an hour. Then we re-group to exchange our best points together as a whole.
New themed questions for discussion are selected each time.
Doesn’t r(…)
NYC International Networking Night
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Sugar Mouse, NYC
🌍🗽Update: Meetup raised our organizing costs 🙁 we’ll be having a small $3 event fee to join, can pay when you arrive!
We’re having an International Networking night!
**If you like languages, travel and culture join us!**
All languages, all cultures are welcome. We’ll be socializing and making new friends in NYC after work. Ask the bartender for our group.(…)
UWS Gay: Happy Hour at Dive 75
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Dive 75
Hello UWS Gays — Please join us for beverages at [Dive 75](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jJwhyLizimUC7X3c7).
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at [https://www.instagram.com/uwsgays](https://www.instagram.com/uwsgays) to get the latest updates!(…)
NYVR – Sept 2024 (Digital Fashion Theme)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Glimpse office
I am excited to officially announce our next NYVR Meetup which will be focused on digital fashion. The event will be our normal format of 6-7pm Demos/Networking, 7-8pm Presentations, and 8-9pm, more Demos/Networking.
Below is the amazing lineup:
* **3 Minute Lightening Presentations**
**1) Trish Gianakis -** The “LED Sling Bag” designed by Trish Classe Gianakis is a wearable art piece that comb(…)
The Dos and Don’ts of Disability Representation in Media
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: 72 Spring St
**Important note for in-person attendees**
This event will be online and in-person. **The speaker and live stream starts at 7:30 pm ET**. In-person attendees may arrive as early as 7 pm ET.
**Description**
While good intentions are a great start, information is power.
This talk for those in media and disability advocates will be a conversation about best practices and the good, bad, and ugly wh(…)
Improv for Life! Free Drop-In Class & Jam
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Producers Club Theaters
As the kids go back to school, this is your chance to act like a kid again.
It’s our monthly drop-in Improv Class & Jam! We’re now on our 3rd year and we always get a great turnout. If you’ve been before, come on back, every Class & Jam has its own spirit. If you’ve been meaning to try improv, this is a fun and pressure-free way to do it.
Improv is the ideal path to thinking on your feet, and ta(…)
Mingle & read in Bryant Park
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Bryant Park Reading Room
Meet fellow book enthusiasts at the reading room in Bryant Park! Enjoy connecting with others, learn about what everyone is reading, then enjoy our silent togetherness in reading! Since this is outdoors, please feel free to bring any drinks/snacks to nibble on! (Sharing optional, no judgement here 😄)
Stay as long as you like!
**Discussion Prompt**: In your opinion, what is the best movie adapta(…)
Business Agility, as a part of Organizational Agility
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: undefined
**Cross-post, to increase visibility. Zoom will be provided [on this page](https://www.meetup.com/business-agility-meetup-berlin/events/301838969/).**
**Synopsis:**
Who gets to say what an agile transformation should look like?
Who should play a leading role in setting system-optimizing goals of a big organizational change? Who should take a main seat at the table, where real products are define(…)
HRF x PubKey — Bitcoin Behind the Great Firewall of China with Roger Huang 🇨🇳
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Pubkey
Each month, the **[Human Rights Foundation](https://twitter.com/HRF)** and PubKey dive into specific HRF initiatives with a focus on how #Bitcoin and #FreedomTech advance humanitarian goals.
We’re thrilled to partner with HRF to shine a light on how Bitcoin is a powerful force for peace and human flourishing.
Our next event will be Thursday, September 12th at 6pm with **[Roger Huang](https://x.c(…)
Co-Working and Networking
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: 100 Gansevoort St
After the success of our first event, we’re thrilled to invite all NYC Wix Partners back for the next round of Wix Playground Co-Working Day.
This is your chance to swap tips, share techniques, and find new inspiration to take your Wix projects to the next level. Connect with other partners, share ideas, and enjoy a day of working together in a supportive space.
**IMPORTANT NOTE:**
**Don’t forg(…)
Meet My Friend – A Networking Workshop and Happy Hour
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Sour Mouse
This event date is a placeholder. Please check back for final details. We are updating the programming to meet the needs of attendees based on feedback we have received.
Calling all extroverts and their introverted friends…we’ve created an event just for you!
Join [Pop Spark Agency](https://www.popspark.agency/) in partnership with [Pearl Consulting NYC](https://www.pearlconsultingnyc.com/) for (…)
Young Professional’s Networking Gathering
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: undefined
Get out of your apartment, off your computer, and start networking.
***Bar is giving our group space for free without any rental fee. Please support the bar with one drink minimum.***
Majority of attendees are not from this specific meetup, and 50 people are expected to attend. Many who may not be remote workers. When attending, focus on building relationships and not talk too much about work.
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Workshop – The Art of Creating Immersive Experiences w/ Jasmin Jodry
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Film at Lincoln Center – Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center
Ever wondered how to create engaging, playable worlds that captivate and connect?
Imagine crafting experiences that blend storytelling, worldbuilding, performance, technology, and game mechanics to foster participation and emotional connection.
Join us for a hands-on workshop led by Jasmin Jodry, where you’ll learn the art of designing immersive experiences that resonate with audiences and invit(…)
JAPANFes Chelsea
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 111 8th Ave
JAPAN Fes is the biggest Japanese street fair in the world, having been visited by 300,000 people! **Every Fes is set in a different neighborhood of NYC**, introducing it to a slice of Japanese culture and cuisine.
**JAPAN Fes Chelsea is within a larger neighborhood street festival.** The **8th Ave-Chelsea Festival** (8th Avenue from 14-23rd Sts) is the festival that will be taking place on this (…)
🇫🇷 🍷🍫French Mondays
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Flûte Midtown
Dear Frenchies, dear Frenchaises,
**About French Mondays**
Join us next Monday for our traditional French happy hour Apéro, a fantastic opportunity to improve your French speaking skills, meet new people, network, and perhaps even meet the French love of your life.
**Event Details:**
**Location:** The legendary French-owned Flûte Midtown.
The term “apéro” refers both to the ritual of going out f(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Yonkers 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 Yonkers on Stayhappening.com, Yonkersny.gov, or Dailyvoice.com.
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Fine Wine Festival – NYC
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Citi Field
The Fine Wine Festival returns to NYC! Enjoy a day of wine, music, and fashion with a vibrant community on Sep 14, 2024. Don’t miss!
White Plains JazzFest 2024- Selwyn Birchwood and Dinner Under The Stars
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: White Plains Plaza
Dinner & jazz show experience under the stars for the entire family.
Crème de la Crème
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Coliseum White Plains
Prepare to be amazed as our performers push the boundaries of gravity with jaw-dropping tricks and electrifying routines
Prophetic Night in the Bronx
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: 1156 Southern Blvd
Don’t stay home. Pass by
North NJ’s 7th Real Estate Investors Expo
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands
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The Invitation of our Times: Mindfulness, AI, and the Future of Life
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Symphony Space
Join us with Yuval Noah Harari, Jon Kabat-Zinn and others exploring this next chapter of our world.
Spotlight On BILLIONS
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Bruce Museum
Join GIFF for a tribute to the brilliant cast & crew of the hit TV series, BILLIONS!
PAM ANN FLY GIRL
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Triad Theater
PAM ANN TAKES FLIGHT AT HER FAVORITE HUB NYC
Profit & Purpose ’24 – WCA Sustainable Business Conference
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
Learn how businesses are innovating around climate change and social responsibility.
JazzFest 2024: Vijay Iyer Trio
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: ArtsWestchester
JazzFest White Plains returns to the Arts Exchange Gallery with Composer/pianist Vijay Iyer, a leading music makers of his generation!
2024 Sunset Tour with Timothy Tilghman
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Untermyer Gardens
Experience the gardens at sunset by joining this rare tour with Head Gardener, Timothy Tilghman.
Livestream: Mindfulness, AI, and the Future of Life
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Symphony Space
Join us with Yuval Noah Harari, Jon Kabat-Zinn and others exploring this next chapter of our world.
Burgundy Grand Tasting: A Journey Through Terroir
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Zachys Wine & Liquor
Experience Burgundy’s diverse flavors at our exclusive tasting event. Sample 30+ exceptional wines, from renowned producers to hidden gems.
Speed Dating in Westchester (NY) Singles (Men ages 43-57, Women 40-54)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Casa Mary
Westchester County speed dating NY- Male ages 43-57, Female ages 40-54
Book Launch: Armed With Good Intentions by Wallo267 ft. Angela Yee
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: The Lit. Bar
NYC launch of Armed With Good Intentions, a memoir by entrepreneur and activist Wallo267, in conversation with media personality Angela Yee.
The Cornell Ai & Hedge Fund Conference 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Cornell Financial Engineering Manhattan
Join the leading hedge fund quantitative minds to learn and network!
Murder Mystery Dinner at Maggiano’s Hackensack, Friday September 13th
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy
COME & JOIN US FOR A MURDER MYSTERY DINNER!
Open Banking: Opportunities and Challenges for Fintech and Bank Adoption
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: 599 Lexington Avenue
After a 4-year hiatus, NYPAY is back with an in-person event with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and, most importantly, face-to-face networking!
Baby University: Baby Care Basics In-Person Community Class
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: 600 Community Drive, 4th Floor Conference Room #400-20, Manhasset, NY 11030
Caring for your newborn doesn’t come with a manual. Join our virtual community baby care basics program. Open to all.