Let’s explore social events in York, 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.
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 York where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in York
MLTO x Data Drinks HOLIDAY-TA PARTY 🎄🎅🎁☃️
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: The Pilot Tavern
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎅❄️🎄🎁
In lieu of our regular monthly meeting for December, we’re excited to announce a joint event between MLTO and Data Drinks ([datadrinks.ca](https://www.datadrinks.ca)) for a festival holiday-ta party on the rooftop patio of The Pilot at Yonge & Bloor!
No speakers this month, no fixed agenda, just lots of great holiday cheer and 100% networking wi(…)
MLTO x Data Drinks HOLIDAY-TA PARTY
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: The Pilot
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎅❄️🎄🎁
In lieu of our regular monthly meeting for December, we’re excited to announce a joint event between Data Drinks and MLTO ([mlto.ca](mlto.ca)) for a festival holiday-ta party on the rooftop patio of The Pilot at Yonge & Bloor!
Just the usual amazing networking with the Toronto Data & AI community, only a little earlier this month and with lots o(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Toronto (recurrent link & event)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Trinity Common
**⚠️ Recurrent event ! We are approximately 15/30 people / event !⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (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 fo(…)
🇯🇵 Beginner Japanese Event! 日本語と英語初心者向けランゲージエクスチェンジイベント
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Sheppard Centre (Yonge & Sheppard) Food Court Area
日本人英語の初心者でも参加できます！大歓迎です！日本語は↓に書いています～↓
## **What is this event?**
Are you interested in learning Japanese? If you’ve been intimidated by learning the language and by joining other meetups, this is the meetup for you. This event is a chance to learn some basic Japanese alongside other learners and native Japanese speakers.
You don’t need anything to participate, as long as you’re willing to lear(…)
Retail therapy east: Crescent Town to Golden Mile (9.6 km)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Victoria Park Station
Three words: cookie outlet store. If that isn’t enough to entice you, what about big outlet stores and ethnic hypermarkets to fulfill your holiday shopping list?
Starting from the crescent-shaped road that gives Crescent Town its name, we’ll descend to the ravine for a short jaunt through Taylor Creek Park. When we resurface, it’s an urban hike all the way to the shopping mecca of Golden Mile. Th(…)
A walk in Distillery Winter Village (Christmas market)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Frank And Oak
Let’s go to the Christmas Market at Distillery Winter Village and check out the spot. We will either walk or take TTC there.
Meet at Eaton Center south entrance. We will wait for 15 mins for people and then start walking at 2:15pm.
Event fee –
$3 per person for anyone that RSVP after Dec2 for this event.
Free – No fee if you signed up before Dec2(…)
Video Game Development Discussion
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Sheppard Centre (Yonge Sheppard Subway) Food Court (lower level)
Calling all game developers of all types! Whether that be developing through the Unreal or Unity Engine. Or custom programming through C++ or Javascript. If you’re not a developer, but on the artistic side (Music and Graphics) you are welcome too.
Join us for a casual informal meeting to network and chat sharing tips of the trade and challenges faced with game developers.
Feel to bring in your p(…)
Coffee meetup for shy and socially anxious people
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: 56 Wellesley St W
Our coffee shop meetup now takes place every other Saturday at Tim Hortons at Bay and Wellesley. Come out to meet and chat with your fellow members of the Toronto Social Anxiety Support group in a supportive environment.
**IMPORTANT: This group is intended to provide a safe space for people with social anxiety who may feel inhibited in louder, more extroverted environments. Please respect the nat(…)
Another IN-PERSON Get Together! From 4:00pm
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Novotel Toronto North York
Hey NYPGrs!
We’re having another IN-PERSON get together! Our table is booked at the Trio Bar in the Novatel, for Wednesday, December 18th from 4pm to 10pm for drinks, snacks, catching up and comparing notes with our circle of very scientific friends new and old!!
We know there are a lot of members who live too far away to attend, but if you can make it, we’d love to see you! We’ve moved the time(…)
Game Dev Coffee Shop Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: 869 Queen St E
Tired of spending time at home? Come hang out with some other Game Programmers, Artists, Audio Engineers, Musicians, Designers, Gamers etc… Bring your computer/devices if you want to share your projects!
We usually transition to a nearby bar after 8pm (coffee shop closes). So if you wanna pop in after 8, we’re likely at [Wei Bar](https://goo.gl/maps/iVL3yBFywkR421Tq5) and if not, just hit up th(…)
Grab a Hot Christmas Drink & Make New Friends @ The Well, Downtown, Toronto
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Wellington Market at The Well.
This is a ***FREE*** Event. If you add yourself to the ***waitlist***, you will be moved to ‘***going***’ based on priority (first come). If you are on the waitlist, do check the final RSVP list 2 hours before the event. Invitation is by RSVP only.
Explore The Well in the **company of new friends**, grab a hot drink or water (optional), and perhaps have a bite later (optional). Feel free to stay (…)
Drink & Draw Toronto #64: Pour one out for 2024 🍵☕🎁 🌲
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Bampot House of Tea & Board Games
✨ Theme – **Intentions for the new year** ✨
Join us for our last meetup of the year! We have a fun holiday activity planned as well as a holiday giveaway 🎁
Looking forward to drawing with you for the last time this year 🤗 🤗
Bring a pencil/pen/paintbrush, some paper, and come hang out with us! Share your work, discuss ideas, and meet new people in a casual, low-key setting. Artists of all exp(…)
TRIVIA NIGHT @ AXIS CAFE!! (Dundas Street West) $5 meetup fee – Even More Prizes
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Axis Cafe
***TRIVIA NIGHT AT AXIS.***
***$5 meetup fee + $5 minimum purchase from the Axis Cafe.***
***TRIVIA QUESTIONS BEGIN AT APPROX 7:15 PM.***
***The Axis Cafe, located N of High Park, on Dundas St. West. There’s lots of room and we will have most of the restaurant to ourselves.***
***As always, we’ll be able to set up multiple teams of 4-5 max per table. If possible, try to sit with other group mem(…)
[Wednesday North York Japanese-English Language Exchange] / 英語と日本語交流 – 対面
![[Wednesday North York Japanese-English Language Exchange] / 英語と日本語交流 - 対面](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/7/5/5/600_522190069.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: North York Civic Centre Food Court in front of Zeteca Restaurant
\*\*Let’s make friends, learn a new language, and have fun :)\*\*
\*\*英語と日本語を一緒に学びましょう！\*\*
このイベントは、英語と日本語のラングエッジエクスチェンジです。英会話を学びたい方、ぜひご参加ください！
1対1での会話なので、自分のペースでお話できます
🙆♀️
■ 日時 : 毎週水曜 1８時\~20時
■ 場所 :
North York Civic Centre Food Court in front of Zeteca Restaurant
5150 Yonge Street, street level (North York Subway) · North York, ON
How to find us
This week we meet at the foodcourt inside Nor(…)
Network, Connect & Masterminding Event for Women Entrepreneurs
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: undefined
## **WE GET IT…**
Trying to build and grow your online business all on your own can get overwhelming, challenging, and lonely.
As a solopreneur, I know you’re craving **meaningful connections** **and collaborative brainstorming** with other expert peers – we’ve got you!
## **WHAT CAN I EXPECT?**
At the Femunify Skill Exchange, we believe in the power of collaboration over competition, and we(…)
Chine Hotpot!
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Chine Hotpot & BBQ
Salaams TMF!
This one came recommended to me right in China town! You’re welcome to join in on a hotpot halaal experience at [Chine Legendary Hotpot & BBQ](https://chinehotpotbbq.com/). Peruse the [MENU](https://chinehotpotbbq.com/menu) here.
Come with cash, I recommmend to bring $45 cash and your appetite:)
As per the restaurant:
“**Authentic Asian Cuisine**
*At Chine Hot Pot & BBQ, we pride o(…)
Practical Philosophy Meetup – Toronto 🇨🇦
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Hamsart Market
**🏛️ WHAT’S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for ac(…)
DIY Chill, Craft & Chat
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Hair Of The Dog Neighbourhood Pub & Restaurant
Join other Gaymers this evening to work on your DIY project with others and show off your work in progress!
Come chat, craft, and work on whatever project you wish! (Or just chill with us!) The only thing you have to do is bring your project, materials, and yourself!
Your host, Nef, is also happy to teach you how to crochet: there’s still time to learn and plan those end of year projects!
While(…)
AI Control Part 2
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: 50 Portland Street, 2nd Floor Meeting Space
Getting here: Come to 50 Portland Street through the front door (entrance is on Wellington St), and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. The meeting room is immediately across the hall from the elevators. The front desk staff of the building would be happy to assist if you explain to them that you are there for the AI meetup. If you get stuck call Giles on 647-823-4865.
By popular demand, Robert A(…)
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 York, you can try out Yorkstay.co.uk, Bestthingstodoinyork.co.uk, or Yorkpress.co.uk.
RELATED: How To Meet People in York, UK
York Anime Festival 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: York Railway Institute
York Anime Festival! York’s celebration of anime takes place at the York Railway Institute on the 21st December 2024!
Baps & Buns Christmas Cabaret
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Bluebird Bakery
Back by Popular Demand!
Expect Burlesque, Drag and more at our regular cabaret night, hosted by Freida Nipples
Doors: 7pm, Start time: 8pm
Candlelit Christmas Songs with the Collavoce Collective
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Holy Trinity, Goodramgate, Goodramgate, York, UK
Romp through all the best carols and Christmas songs. Dress up, bring out your Christmas bling and jingle all the way.
Winter Songs at the Dragon Stones with the Rock Choir
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: St Nicks – Nature Reserve & Environment Centre
York based contemporary Rock choir will be performing. Come along for a festive celebration whilst supporting St Nicks charity.
She’s A Killer – Queen Tribute
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Regen Centre
Join us for a killer Queen tribute night. Thank God It’s Christmas! You won’t want to miss it!
Big Christmas Concert – Matinee
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Q Church York
Step into Christmas with York’s biggest festive musical spectacular the Big Christmas Concert.
Children’s Christmas End Of Term Party
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: New Earswick Sports & Social Club
DJ Geoff playing the music. Games, prizes and a special visit from Santa himself
Ghost Stories for Christmas
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Artful Dodger
In the Victorian tradition, a festive night of ghost stories from York writers.
Winter Solstice Sacred Pause – Retreat Day
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: White Syke Fields
Step into a day of pure tranquility, away from the festive whirlwind…
Heart and Soul Sisterhood Circle ~ December
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: The Garden Studio
A space to connect with yourself and other women. A place where you can share stories and release all of life’s tensions.
❄️☃️AOPs Spray Paint Workshop…CHRISTMAS EDITION ☃️❄️
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: SPARK:York CIC
Get your gloves on and grab some cans! We’re painting up some snowy scenery in this extended edition of our much-loved spray paint workshops
Bobby Cockles Christmas Quiz 18+
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Victor J’s
Get ready to test your Christmas knowledge with Bobby Cockles Christmas Quiz – it’s gonna be a jolly good time!
Saturday kids Art Club 9.30-10.30am 5-14yrs
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: SPARK:York CIC
Saturday Art Club for 5-14yrs run by Art Group Studios at Spark !! Suitable for all abilities . Classes are held in the large studio!
The Big Christmas Party – Club Classics & Party Anthems
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The Cocktail Pickers Club – Perfectly Batched Bar
Join us for a night of Club Classics & Party Anthems by Dj James Alexander. Tickets include cocktail & Christmas street food!
Minskip – Cheesy Christmas Party!
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Yolk Farm
The eight amazing Christmas cheeses you would wish for on the ultimate festive cheeseboard!
York Job Fair – York Career Fair (Employer Registration)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: York
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Healing Breathwork | Accelerate emotional and physical healing • York
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Soul Dimension
Release emotional blocks, physical tension, and accelerate physical and emotional healing in our online Healing Breathwork Session.
York Christmas Festival Coach Parking 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Union Terrace Coach Park
York Christmas Festival Coach Parking 2024.
Coach Parking – £65 + VAT
Union Terrace Coach Park (35 spaces)
Big Christmas Concert
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Q Church York
Step into Christmas with York’s biggest festive musical spectacular the Big Christmas Concert.
Firefly Hub Networking – York
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: York Golf Club
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