Let’s explore social events in Honolulu, HI 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 Honolulu where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Honolulu
October Honolulu ChatGPT Meetup: AI for Personal/Educational/Work Efficiency
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Impact Hub HNL
Aloha AI enthusiasts! We’re excited to announce the next ChatGPT Honolulu Meetup on Saturday, October 19th, at 1:00 p.m. at The Hub Coworking Space. Whether you’re an AI novice or a seasoned pro, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals!
**This Meetup’s Theme:**
This session will focus on using AI for personal, educational, (…)
🌮Tuesday & Happy Hour🍻 @ Dave & Busters – Ward Center
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Dave & Buster’s Honolulu
Please be advised that a few weeks back D&B began adding a 20% gratuity on the bills for groups over 7. Our group is subject to this gratuity. Unfortunately, sometimes the waiter/waitress forgets to mention this. If the gratuity has been added, you can pay the exact amount; if it hasn’t, you have the option of adding your preferred tip.
We do a 🌮 Tuesday every other Tuesday; but truthfully, ever(…)
The Prophet by Kahil Gibran
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Try Coffee
Hi Bee Members! This month we’ll be reading “The Prophet” by Kahil Gibran; a recommendation that one of our book members made in our last book club event! Unfortunately, I’ll be traveling to Japan at the end of the month so I gotta squeeze in this event a bit earlier than usual, however thank god its a short book of poetry. Maybe some mindfulness can put me at ease before the stress of traveling.
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Thursday Evening Dips – Ala Moana Beachpark
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Ala Moana Regional Park
Bi-Weekly hang out at Ala Moana Beach park! We meet at 5:30(ish) on the beach in front of the westernmost L&L near lifeguard stand 1B. We’re usually in between 2 palm trees on a green and blue quilt underneath some string lights. Check the event chat for updates as sometimes we set up a little late.
There’s two L&Ls in the park, this one is the furthest WEST, closest to Roger Dunn Golf, kewalo ha(…)
DROP-IN PLAY – LDS Church Pickleball
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: LDS Church
DUE TO RECENT INCREASE OF PLAYERS, ALL ATTENDEES MUST SIGNUP ON MEETUP APP TO SAY THEY WILL BE ATTENDING SO WE CAN TRACK ATTENDANCE. YOU WILL BE DENIED PLAY IF YOU DO NOT SIGN UP!
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Skill: Levels – ALL
Courts: (up to 2) pickleball court in gym. Nets will be provided.
Equipment: “BYOP” Bring your own paddle.
Lights: indoor lights. AC. Closed-toe shoes required. Bring a chair, but we don’t suppos(…)
Field trip to Skull-Face Books & Vinyl
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Skull-Face Books & Vinyl
Honolulu Silent Book Club is taking a field trip!
We’re visiting [Skull-Face Books and Vinyl](https://www.instagram.com/skullfacehawaii) on Bethel Street, Thursday October 17! We’ll meet at 5 in front of the store, check out the coolness, and maybe head across the street to J Dolan’s for a bite.
If you get there late and don’t see us in front, please look for us inside and say hi! Store closes a(…)
Turning AI Arts into Creative Business Ideas
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: undefined
Ready to turn your creativity into a thriving business
Join us for our next October business workshop, Turning AI Arts into Creative Business Ideas, where we’ll explore how to harness the power of AI to bring your artistic vision to life!
📅 October 16
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Entrepreneurs Sandbox, Honolulu
643 IIalo St., Honolulu, HI 96813
Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or just curious(…)
Honolulu Mindfulness Community at Bodhi Tree Meditation Center
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Bodhi Tree Meditation Center
The Honolulu Mindfulness Community (HMC) is a group of lay practitioners who follow the Plum Village tradition of Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Our group is open to those interested in learning the Buddhist practices of sitting, walking and guided meditation. We meet in-person on Tuesday evenings twice each month at Bodhi Tree Meditation Center, and in Zoom sessions the other two Tuesday (…)
Sing A Cappella Harmony — Join our rehearsals!
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Maryknoll Grade School
This a cappella women’s ensemble is always looking for new voices. We welcome all treble voice singers to join us.
Contact [email protected] so we can send you rehearsal music, specifics on our location, and all up to date information.
Rehearsals start promptly at 6:30 pm with some light physical warmups and stretches. Then we move into vocal warmups before going into rehearsing the song sel(…)
Volunteer Kalihi feeding shaping amending garden beds on 100 acres
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Ho’oulu ‘Aina
Tourists & students are welcome!! Honolulu organic farming non-profit, register https://hoouluaina.org/volunteer
Perry Gregg
cell: (321) 576-7183(…)
Hub Writers Group
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Hub Coworking Hawai‘i
Welcome to the **Hub Writers Group**! Are you a passionate writer looking for a community of like-minded individuals to write with, share ideas and inspire each other? Look no further!
Come write with us! This is a generative workshop so bring something to write with or on. We provide the space and support.
Calling all wordsmiths and storytellers! Come join the fun at the Hub’s writers group – w(…)
TRIVIA AT TROPICS ALE HOUSE WAIKIKI!!!
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Tropics Ale House Waikiki
Tropics Ale House has a brand new location in Waikiki!!!!
Come join in on the fun! Every Wednesday evening.
Teams can sign in from 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Trivia Game from 7:00pm – 8:30pm
It’s always FREE to play with prizes for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams.
Check out
http://www.djtrivia.com (http://www.djtrivia.com/) OR http://www.facebook.com/djtriviaoahu
for more information on league rules and(…)
Fridays @ Manoa For All Skill Levels
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Manoa Valley District Park
This event is open for anyone who just wants to play tennis for fun by hitting, practicing, and playing games depending on how it goes. As a reminder, we have many members who have not played tennis in a very long time… so expect to be patient and kind!
We also collect $ donations for purchasing tennis balls for the group, and funds for the semi-annual Meetup organizer(s) fee, etc., but low exp(…)
Practice your golf putting by the beach for free ⛳️ 🏝
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Ala Moana Beach Park
Start learning how to play golf or enhance your putting game right next to the beach! Lucky to live Hawaii 🌸⛳️(…)
TNT: Tuesday Night Training
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Ala Moana Beach Park Magic Island
TNT: Explosive workout!
Tuesday night training every week at 6 pm.
We meet at Ala Moana Beach Park for some interval training.
All levels welcome, no matter your experience. Walkers and beginners encouraged to attend, as we are doing short, repeats.
Our workout consists of warm up, drills, main workout, core, and stretching.
Meet us near lifeguard tower 1E and the Magic Island parking lot.
Questio(…)
Yoga for Surfers
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Magic Island
## Yoga focused on surfer-specific issues:
## **A strong core, back and shoulders**
## **Lower body mobility, pop-ups**
## **After-surf recovery, and balance.**
Taught by Inessa Love, a surfer and RYT 200, trained in therapeutic yoga.
Class is FREE with RSVP.
Text or call 808-356-9060 to RSVP or if you cannot find us
Please bring a mat and note that we start and end on time (not Hawaii time :)(…)
Bring medicine balls!!!
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: queens waikiki
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BRING medicine balls on Tuesday’s only!!!! (It’s okay to show up without a medicine ball – you will still have a great workout!)
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This is a FREE beach workout that will last one hour in duration (Tue an(…)
Monthly club meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Kaimukī Public Library
Election of club officers for 2025. Discussion of past and upcoming paddles and club business.
Presentation:
An encore presentation of the Lime Kiln Full Day Kayak Tour on San Juan Island in Washington state by Chalsa Loo, Joe Hu and Nikko and Denny Conrad. This presentation was started at the March club meeting, but was cut short by a projector malfunction. We now have a new projector so come o(…)
Ecstatic Dance O’ahu
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: 2699 Kalākaua Ave
https://conta.cc/3yfgZZi Aloha ✲ĻƠṼҼ✲ƌƝƊ✲ĻIǤҢƮ✲
Our Ecstatic Dance Oahu team is going on summer vacation!
☆☆☆ No more dances until further notice. ☆☆☆
We love you all & will miss your smiling faces & blissful moves.
While on this break, we encourage you to keep nurturing your soul with dance. We can all continue to explore the joy of movement with our own at-home dance sessions (with the help of “(…)
Windward Mahjong LIVE!
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Mark’s House
## Details
The Windward Mahjong Meetup Group LIVE meetings NORMALLY are on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month at 6pm. Sometimes a meeting is shifted due to scheduling. Please RSVP separately to each individual event to attend, so I can plan for chairs and tables. Bring a mahjong set if you have one. We play the AMERICAN version of the game using the 2024 National Mahjongg League cards. (I have a c(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Honolulu 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 Honolulu on Gohawaii.com, Best-of-oahu.com, or Honolulumagazine.com.
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Hawaii Storytellers: Kūpuna
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: 1601 Punahou St
Civil Beat is excited to bring you another Hawaii Storytellers on Oahu featuring a cast of kūpuna storytellers.
EDEN HONOLULU: HONOLULU PRIDE’S LARGEST PARTY FOR QUEER WOMXN + FRIENDS
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: HB Social Club | Hawaiian Brian’s
HONOLULU PRIDE’S LARGEST PARTY FOR QUEER WOMXN + FRIENDS – Saturday, October 19th at HB Social Club! Doors open at 9pm.
LEADERSHIP: Trust, Love, and Thermodynamics
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: B-Side Lounge
Leadership Lessons from the Editor in Chief of Fire Engineering and Education Director of the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC).
APIC Hawaii Fall Conference 2024
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Stryker Warehouse
Get ready for the APIC Hawaii Fall Conference 2024 – a must-attend event for infection prevention professionals, associates, and partners!
Honolulu Pride VIP Passes
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Hawai`i LGBT Legacy Foundation
Enjoy the ultimate Honolulu Pride Festival experience at our Pink Pony VIP Lounge and additional VIP events!
Women Supporting Women
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Koko Head Cafe
Join us at Koko Head Cafe for an all femme food fest supporting Women’s Fund of Hawai’i! All proceeds will go towards women & girls.
PRIDE AT SEA – PRIDE PARTY CRUISE
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Majestic by Atlantis Cruises, Honolulu, HI, USA
Get ready to shine & celebrate Pride in style on our Pride At Sea Pride Party Cruise on October 18!
Sunday Funday: The Ultimate Day Party
◦ When: Sunday, Oct 13th
◦ Where: The Manifest
Get ready for the ultimate Sunday Funday with a day party that’s gonna be lit from start to finish!
THIRD FRIDAY (Nightclub)
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: The District
Dance to two room of music & Hawaii’s best DJs. Elevate your experience with table service or private karaoke rooms.
NKBA Aloha Chapter October CEU Event – Who’s Afraid of Luxury Design?
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Pacific Home and Appliance Distribution Showroom
Join the NKBA Aloha Chapter as we welcome in the “Spooky” season with luxury designer Richard Anuszkiewicz. Open to all design professionals
Los Angeles DJ Zo (Nightclub)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: The District
Guest DJ ZO from Los Angeles,
DFC presents DJ SUSAN
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: 531 Waiakamilo Rd
Get ready for one of the best DJs on the planet: DJ Susan! Come celebrate Halloween with your best costume and dance all night long!
Strictly The Best Caribbean Party
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Artistry Honolulu
Artistry Lounge, Honolulu October 19th, where the vibes are unmatched , the music is sweet, and people come to dance!
Honolulu Halloween Weekend Bar Crawl
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: NextDoor
Join us for a spooktacular Honolulu Halloween Weekend Bar Crawl starting on October 19th at 4:00 PM!
MSOS Oktoberfest 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Mary, Star of the Sea School
Get ready for a fun-filled Oktoberfest celebration with MSOS in 2024!
Homecoming Pride
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Bside
Hawaii Pride is getting a major glow-up! Introducing Homecoming Pride, happening October 18th,2024 10:00pm – 3:00am
Pawprint Painting Party + Pet Costume Contest!
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: VCA Gentle Vets Animal Hospital
Create a keepsake with your dog’s prints and enter the costume contest!
Have fun and help dogs in need at the same time.
Growing Green Beans, Session 2
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Urban Garden Center
University of Hawai’i O’ahu Master Gardeners invite you to learn about ‘Poamoho’ stringless pole bean.
Jokes & Smokes – Cigar Night and Comedy Show
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Maekong Thai Bistro
Get ready for a night of laughter and relaxation with Jokes & Smokes – Cigar Night and Comedy Show!
THE MOON 〜浄化のお月見会〜
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: カピオラニ公園
Come join us for a magical evening under the full moon, where we’ll be enjoying tea, moxibustion, and sound healing together!