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.
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 York, 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 York
Japanese Swordsmanship Workshop: Master the Art of the Katana!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Z GRVTY
Join our Mississauga Japanese Sword Arts Group for an immersive workshop focused on traditional Japanese martial arts. Learn the ancient art of swordsmanship from an experienced instructor who will guide you through the techniques and philosophies of the samurai warriors. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience with martial arts, this workshop is a great opportunity to enhance your skil(…)
Cocktails: The Pilot
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: The Pilot
VENUE CHANGE: Please note, this event was previously scheduled to take place at The Writers Room. To accommodate a larger group, we have changed the venue to The Pilot. It is in the same neighborhood and walking distance from the previous venue. I hope you can still make it and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience
Established in 1944, The Pilot is one of the oldest bars in the city and a Yor(…)
Toronto Data Practitioner Drinks (DPD) 🍻 – Patio Edition – THE SEQUEL!
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: The Pilot
Patio Edition – THE SEQUEL 🎉🍻
After the great success of our June patio edition of DPD, we’ll be doing it again (only bigger and better!) this month, as we’ll meet in space accommodated for us on the patio of [The Pilot](https://thepilot.ca/) at Yonge and Cumberland (weather permitting 🤞)
If you’ve not yet joined the group, the list of our key principles are as follows:
* 🚫 **No Commercial (…)
Creative Code Toronto meetup at InterAccess
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 950 Dupont St unit 1
Join us for a Toronto meetup of creative coders! This will be a venue to get to know each other and see what’s going on in the community. We’ll have a space downtown and some food available.
We’re partnering with [InterAccess](https://interaccess.org), a gallery, educational facility, production studio, festival, and registered charity dedicated to new media and emerging practices in art and tech(…)
Toronto Writers’ Centre x Toronto Writers’ Community Presents Open Mic Night VI
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 582 College St
Our first summer event is finally here. Join us at Track and Field (Hail Mary) at 582 College Street for a cool drink in an bar with AC and join fellow writers and others for an OPEN MIC NIGHT.
This will be the fourth OPEN MIGHT NIGHT put on by our two organizations, the Toronto Writers’ Community and [the Toronto Writers’ Centre](http://www.writerscentre.ca/). Like the last three events, this pr(…)
Elastic best practices and more
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Centre for Social Innovation – Spadina
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Join us for an exciting meetup! Expect great presentations and insightful discussions. This event is tailored for tech enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone eager to learn more about Elasticsearch, GenAI, Machine Learning, and more.
**Agenda:**
5:30 – Doors open; come in, meet some people, grab some food
5:45 – Talk 1, presented By Devon Thomson
6:15 – Q&A with Devon Thomson
6:30 – Break
6:4(…)
Outdoor Exercise at Riverdale Park West
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Riverdale Park West
Riverdale Park **WEST** Informal Exercise Session:
Join us for our first exercise session! We’ll meet at the top of the stairs, and each person can choose their own activity to do for 30-40 minutes. You can climb or run the stairs or hill (being mindful of people), or buddy up and walk, run or bike in the area, or your choice. I will be doing stair climbing.
At around 6:30 or so, we’ll meet back(…)
4 Days in scenic Banff & Jasper
(Toronto to Calgary)
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: TBD – Toronto downtown
✨\*This is a **women-only** travel group, where I want to inspire women to embark on exciting adventures. This group is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for women to explore Canada together.\*✨
**4 Days in Banff & Jasper**
**July 26-July 29 2024**
**Day 1:**
* Arrive at Calgary Airport
* Drive to Banff
* Admire the beauty of Canada’s most popular destination, Lake Lo(…)
Getting started with AI Automation
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: LOCO SPACE
**Learn how to work smarter *and* faster with AI.**
We’re back at LOCO Space in downtown Toronto for another evening of no-code skillups. This time we’re going all in on productivity with AI automation. More details TBA!
**Thanks to our sponsors 🎉**
* **[NoCode University](https://nocodeuniversity.net/)** teaches you how to build, automate, and innovate without code. Grow from beginner to profi(…)
Of Ice & Fire: MPM solver and NPR COPs
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: SideFX
A summer HUG is happening! Join us on July 25th at SideFX HQ, for an evening of presentations by Ho Ming Lau and Luca Salvagno, who will go over some of the new features of Houdini 20.5. The presentations will respectively cover some pyro FX, as well as the process of generating a toon-shaded animated sequence (gas stove and ground explosion) and, using the MPM solver to create the organic motion (…)
❌ROSTAMI SELF DEFENSE YOGA WORKSHOP TORONTO❌
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Zion Taekwondo
❌ROSTAMI SELF DEFENSE YOGA WORKSHOP TORONTO❌
Empower Yourself with our Practical Self-Defense Skills & Yoga exercises.
In our Yoga Self-Defence training workshop, you’ll learn essential techniques to protect yourself and your family in real-world situations while achieving a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle. Moreover Cultivating Inner Peace and Mental Strength. We also offer a comprehensive approac(…)
Capital Markets/Wealth Management/Investment Banking/Finance Social Mixer
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: The Friar: A Firkin Pub
This is a social mixer for working professionals in Toronto’s capital markets, wealth management, investment banking and finance industries!
Come on out to meet new people in these fields in order to make new friends and expand your personal network all while having a good time.
The attendee limit is currently set at 10 however more attendees can be accommodated – just join the waitlist for visi(…)
Machine Learning TO (MLTO) Monthly Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: OneEleven
After a great turn out for our inaugural meetup in June, we are excited to keep the momentum going with our next meetup for July!
This month we once will again be meeting at OneEleven, and are pleased to have two tech talks on large language models (LLMs) and generative AI around the theme of *open source*.
**Agenda**
5:30-6:30 PM Arrivals and Networking
6:30-7:00 PM Tech Talk #1
7:00-7:30 PM Te(…)
Toronto Tarot Meetup @ Alternity
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Alternity – Community Hub
Join the Toronto Tarot Meetup Group for an evening of mysticism and divination at our upcoming monthly Tarot Meetup. Whether you are a seasoned tarot reader or new to the practice, this event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the occult and esoteric world of tarot. Connect with like-minded individuals, share insights, and enhance your psychic abilities through interactive tarot reading(…)
Toronto HashiCorp User Group – The Infrastructure Cloud Era
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 80 Richmond St W Suite 300 (Arctiq)
The HashiCorp User Group in Toronto is back! We have our very own Hashicorp Ambassador from Canada, [Sebastian Maniak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/devopsseb/) talking about ServiceNow integration with Vault. To top it off, we will also have a Hashicorp representative talking about Hashicorp’s vision of “The Infrastructure Cloud”.
Please join us for an evening of fun and technology with pizza and (…)
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Withrow Park
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a detective novel by the British writer Agatha Christie, her third to feature Hercule Poirot as the lead detective. The novel was published in the UK in June 1926.
It is one of Christie’s best known and most controversial novels, its innovative twist ending having a significant impact on the genre. Howard Haycraft included it in his list of the most influential crim(…)
July’s Book: On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Duke of York
*On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous* is a letter from a son to a mother who cannot read. Written when the speaker, Little Dog, is in his late twenties, the letter unearths a family’s history that began before he was born—a history whose epicenter is rooted in Vietnam—and serves as a doorway into parts of his life his mother has never known, all of it leading to an unforgettable revelation. At once a (…)
K8SUG Canada #12th Meetup @AWS – 25th July 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
Hey K8SUGers,
So excited to share our **12th meetup** scheduled on **25th July** at **AWS Toronto Office.** We will also make it available online via Zoom.
**NOTE:** Please register using the **[REGISTRATION LINK](https://konfhub.com/k8sug-ca-20240725)** so we can know if you are coming onsite or online. We will use the form to get you the access pass if required to join us in person or send you(…)
Networking Event: A Hub For Business Leaders – Featuring Keacha Dixon
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Venture X Etobicoke
💫 Are you a young, vibrant entrepreneur? Eager to connect, collaborate, and level up your network? You’re in the right place! 💫
Featuring Keacha Dixon, Being In Business: Understanding the Law
Event Details: • Date: July 24th • Time: 6:00 pm • Location: Venture X Etobicoke 5343 Dundas St. W, 6th floor• Hosted by: Inflection Point Networking Group
Agenda:
1 **Networking:** Mix, share ideas, an(…)
JUST A COFFEE AND A CHAT
◦ When: Monday, Sep 23rd
◦ Where: undefined
Hey everyone! I hope you are all enjoying the sun today and didn’t have flooding or lose your power and hopefully not your mind.
THIS IS A TENTATIVE EVENT FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED. EVERY
2 WEEKS WE WILL HAVE A COFFEE AND A CHAT ABOUT ANYTHING THAT THE GROUP CHOOSES. FOR EXAMPLE, TRAVEL, HOBBIES, GREAT BOOKS OR MOVIES, AND A BUCKET LIST? **; )**
I will co-host a few times and once Mary Cathar(…)
VRC 89 – Autodesk Project Reframe: Recording and Editing Character Motion in VR
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: TacoTaco
**Toronto VRC 89 – Autodesk Project Reframe: Recording and Editing Character Motion in Virtual Reality**
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**TALK #1 :: “Autodesk Project Reframe: Recording and Editing Character Motion in Virtual Reality” with Qian Zhou and** **Fraser Anderson from Autodesk Research**
Creating lifelike 3D character animations is traditionally complex and requires substantial skill and (…)
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
Mamma Mia! Outdoor Cinema ExtrABBAganza at Castle Howard
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Castle Howard
The ultimate ABBA & Mamma Mia experience in the stunning grounds of Castle Howard near York.
Summer Party
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Merchant Taylors’ Hall
York, Hull and Scarborough Doctors Mess’ invite you to join us to celebrate the end of one doctoring year and the beginning of another…
Introduction to Studio Photography Workshop with Hannah Lunn
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: XR Stories @ The Guildhall York
Join us for our new studio photography workshop with our guest instructor for the day, Hannah Lunn from Luxe Noir Studios Leeds
A Tour of St Deny’s Church
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: St Denys’s Church, York
A rare tour of this remarkable church – find out about its 900 years of history and its remarkable collection of stained glass windows.
A Visit to Homestead Park
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Homestead Park – Meet at the entrance to the children’s play park in the centre of the gardens
A guided walking tour of Homestead Park with Tom Hepburn, Parks and Landscape Manager for the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust.
The Greatest Showman Outdoor Cinema Sing-A-Long at Castle Howard
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Castle Howard
This is the greatest show! An amazing outdoor cinema experience at Castle Howard in York with a Sing-A-Long showing of The Greatest Showman.
Ouse Bridge – Saints, shops and staithes.
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Friargate Centre
Ouse Bridge once was the centre of York’s religious, economic and administrative life. How do we bring new life to the bridge we have today?
Dirty Dancing Outdoor Cinema Experience at Castle Howard
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Castle Howard
Nobody puts baby in the corner! An amazing outdoor cinema experience at Castle Howard with a showing of the classic DIRTY DANCING!
Frozen Outdoor Cinema Sing-A-Long at Castle Howard
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Castle Howard
A fantastic outdoor cinema experience at Castle Howard with a Sing-A-Long showing of Disney’s Frozen!
Finding Nemo Outdoor Cinema Experience at Castle Howard
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Castle Howard
The perfect family day out! An amazing Disney open-air cinema experience at Castle Howard with a showing of the Pixar classic FINDING NEMO!
LGBTQ+ GAMES NIGHT @SPARK
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: SPARK:York CIC
Retro video games and board games night for the LGBTQ+ Community (and allies)! Doors open 5pm, Mario Kart tournament starts 6pm!
Rooftop Sacred Summer Sounds ~ Sound Bath
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Clifton Moor
Escape the everyday and elevate your senses with our exclusive Rooftop Sound Bath.
ELVIS (12) at the Folk Hall (Doors/Bar 18:30)
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: New Earswick Folk Hall
Biopic exploring the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) and his complex relationships with his manager (Tom Hanks) and…
Magic Mike presents Hayley Gaftarnick
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Bluebird Bakery
Magic Mike returns to rise with the outstanding Hayley Gaftarnick and her band.
Wheelie Machine Experience – Learn to Wheelie @ Monkey Pot Cafe
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Monkey pot cafe
Come join us at Max Up – Wheelie Machine Experience! Learn how wheelie and balance on our Unique Wheelie Machine, using our GSX-R 600
Dusko
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Bluebird Bakery
Join us for Dusko — an early-nighter of house music through the decades!
The Secret Diary of Henry VIII at Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, York
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
The Three Inch Fools present an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor Court
Echoes of Devotion: sacred music from pre-Reformation England
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: YO1 9QD
Experience the ethereal beauty and spiritual depth of sacred music from pre-Reformation England , featuring music by Fayrfax and Taverner
Yoga with Jolanta
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Sweaty Betty
Join us for mindful yoga with Jolanta and the York Designer Outlet to raise funds for the Sweaty Betty Foundation.
IPC EXCLUSIVE EVENT: Roxy Night
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Roxy Ball Room York The Stonebow
We are playing a game at Roxy Ball Room in York on Friday Night!