Let’s explore social events in Long Beach, CA 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 Long Beach where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Long Beach
Christian Singles Fellowship Night
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: South Bay Church of The Nazarene
Join us for an uplifting evening at the South Bay Christian Singles gathering. This event is designed for Christian singles in the South Bay area to come together, socialize, and build meaningful connections with like-minded individuals who share their Christian faith. Whether you are looking for friendship, dating, or simply want to expand your social circle, this is an opportunity to meet new pe(…)
@AIM Indoor Volleyball $10 cash ONLY. NO BEGINNERS, Inter to Adv: 7-8 Courts
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Aim Sportsplex
ROXIE will NOT ACCEPT MESSAGES ON MONDAY.
*You must be familiar with 5-1 and 6-2 rotations to play on Monday night.
COURT AND TEAM ASSIGNMENTS LINK:
*filled in on check in each night
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RSVP’S are closed at 3 PM. If you can’t rsvp, it’s full and/or closed. Those with a good history with our group(…)
Tech by the Beach – November social
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: ISM Brewing
Join us for a Tech by the Beach social to hang out with your fellow techies! This is an informal meetup at ISM Brewery to meet each other, no presentations or formalities. Excellent food and drinks will be available for purchase: https://ism.beer/ism-menu/
We look forward to seeing you in person!(…)
Taco Tuesday at Palapa in Long Beach
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Palapa
**Join us for our first-ever Taco Tuesday at Palapa!**
We’re excited to bring this fun, casual mix-and-mingle event to the amazing [Palapa at 2nd & PCH](https://olamexicankitchen.com/locations/palapa-2nd-pch-long-beach/). Palapa offers a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of outdoor seating, perfect for a cool evening by the beach. There’s also indoor seating available if it gets chilly. Plus, you’ll (…)
Board Game Night at The Wicked Wolf
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Wicked Wolf
Welcome to our weekly board game night at The Wicked Wolf! We’ll have multiple tables of games going, so if you have a game you’d like to teach, feel free to bring it.
The Wicked Wolf is located at 2332 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806.
\*\*When you enter the bar, there is a heavy door to the immediate right, that leads to a stairway that goes up one flight, there is a private room next to the (…)
Mocktails 🍹 and Trivia 🧠 at Bungalow Long Beach!
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Bungalow Long Beach
Let’s challenge our knowledge and enjoy some fabulous mocktails at Trivia Night at The Bungalow Long Beach. Let’s meet up between 6:15 & 6:30 to guarantee a seat, get food and mocktails, and get to know each other. Trivia is open to all, whether you are good or NOT! We will split into a few teams to play. This game requires your phone so have it charged up and ready to go! We will be in the back r(…)
Book Swap with Casita Bookstore x Book Nook at the Beach!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Casita Bookstore
Join us at Casita Bookstore for our Book Swap!
Got some books you’ve loved but are ready to pass on? Bring up to 5 pre-loved books and join us for a laid-back morning of swapping, sipping, and chatting about all things books! Check-in starts at 9:30 AM—grab a drink, relax, and meet other fellow book lovers. At 10:00 AM, the swapping fun begins—find something new, share recommendations, and maybe (…)
Read ’em & Sip – A book club for thirsty readers
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Wicked Wolf
**NOVEMBER 18, 2024 EVENT INFORMATION**
The Wicked Wolf, recently crowned *Best Bar in Long Beach*, is thrilled to host this innovative book club with a unique twist. This first-of-its-kind book club blends the joy of reading with the history of spirits and the art of cocktail-making.
The November session will spotlight **The Widow Clicquot by Tilar J. Mazzeo.** (more details to come)
*Read ‘em(…)
Cool Cat Collective Rescue Cat Art & Night Market
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Cool Cat Collective
Cool Cat Collective is the cat themed boutique of your dreams! 😸
For the hoilday season, they are hosting an art gallery with local artists representing adoptable cats
Yes, you read that right. Each artist has chosen a rescue kitty to represent in an original artwork. 🖼🐈 they showcase rescues from all over So-Cal
The gallery opening coincides with 4th Fridays, an eclectic night market. Where (…)
Hills, Hills & More Hills
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Friendship Park
Meetup time is 8:15am and the hike begins at 8:30am.
This hike is about 5 miles, 800 ft gain, and takes about 2-1/2 hr.
Disclaimer: When you RSVP for our events, you assume all of the risks of participating in any/all activities associated with the South Bay Walking and Hiking Group.
You certify that you are physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in this activit(…)
TACO 🌮 TUESDAY AT THE ELKS!
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: San Pedro Elks Lodge
Let’s get together for dinner at the San Pedro Elks club for $2 tacos, $3 churros, $3 chips & salsa, $6 Margarita slushes and more! If you haven’t been here before you are in for a treat for your pallet and for your eyes 👀 this Elks club has the most beautiful view!! Our friend John is a member and will sign us in for the first 20 people that join :)(…)
Long Beach Gavel Club Weekly Meeting
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: 5633 E Wardlow Rd
Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization that has helped people from all walks of life to improve their communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment since 1924.
For over 89 years our club has developed leaders and continues to help people from all walks of life to achieve their personal goals through well-organized and uplifting meetings.
Our meetings consist of(…)
4v4 Adult Coed Beach Volleyball League in Long Beach – REGISTER TODAY!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Beach Volleyball Courts @ Covina Ave & Ocean Blvd
4v4 Adult Coed Beach Volleyball League in Long Beach!
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• Advanced Coaching Sessions available for schedule
• 7 Weeks of League Games plus a Playoff Week
• Games are played Saturday Mornings (between 9am- 1pm) on the sand in Belmont Sh(…)
The Spirituality of Depolarization (Free Event)
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Bolivar Park
**In a world increasingly marked by division and conflict, finding common ground has never been more crucial – and seemingly more difficult. At the same time, if we’re willing to go outside of ourselves, there are a growing number of grassroots efforts – thousands in the US alone! – all exploring various means of depolarization. In this context, might there be a role for spirituality to help guide(…)
Board game night at Harbor House!
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Harbor House Café
Come hang out, grab a bite to eat and play with fellow gamers in our nifty back room!(…)
Demon Copperhead Novel by Barbara Kingsolver
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: El Torito
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver is a novel about a boy named Demon Copperhead who grows up in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia in the 1990s. The book is a retelling of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield and explores themes of poverty, addiction, and the opioid crisis.(…)
*ONLINE* Let’s Make Money! Strategic Business Relationships and Referrals Lunch
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: THE LOFT in Long Beach, 3290 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
***THIS MEETUP MEETS IN PERSON on the First Thursday of the month AND REMOTELY ON ZOOM the other Thursdays!***
We would love to have you visit and network with us! Please email [email protected] for our ZOOM meeting information!
Meet energetic, local business people dedicated to growing their business through word-of-mouth referrals. Train us to be your sales force and get more word of mouth bus(…)
Monthly beginners indoor rock climbing & lunch
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Long Beach Rising
SoCal LGBTQ+ Explorers, please join us for indoor climbing (bouldering) at Long Beach Rising!
If this is your first time, welcome. Organizers will provide general advice and a demonstration to help get you started. Parking is available on the street alongside and behind Long Beach Rising (205 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813). We will meet in the foyer.
Day passes cost $27 and $5 for shoe hire(…)
Surviving The Outcome Of The 2024 Election
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: undefined
Surviving The Outcome Of The 2024 Election
**A private support group fostering resilience and emotional wellbeing through community connection.**
**Our Circle Will Provide:**
* A safe place for open conversation about the 2024 election
* Stress management techniques
* Meditation and mindfulness practices
* Community healing space
* Creating supportive connections(…)
Silent Book Club Meet in Long Beach
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Starbucks at Cherry and Willow, Signal Hill, CA
Join us for a unique and inclusive book club experience in Long Beach!
*Silent Book Club*
– Read whatever you like, wherever you are comfortable
– Come together with fellow book lovers in a peaceful setting
– Enjoy individual reading time, followed by a facilitated discussion
*How it works:*
1. Bring your own book, e-reader, or tablet
2. Read silently for 60 minutes
3. Share your thoughts, ins(…)
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 Long Beach, you can try out Visitlongbeach.com, Patch.com, or Longbeach.gov.
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Long Beach Psychic and Healing Arts Fair
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Golden Sails Hotel
This is a psychic fair & health fair. Experience a psychic reading, tarot reading, astrology reading, energy healing, chakra healing…
Free Groceries at Pools of Hope
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: California Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Center, Inc.
Join Pools of Hope for our Free Grocery Giveaway!
Al-Firdaus Ensemble Spiritual Concert
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Foundation KPAC
Join Bayan for an enchanting evening of uplifting spiritual music performed by world-renowned Al-Firdaus Ensemble from Granada, Spain.
An Evening with the Holy Post: Long Beach
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Grace Long Beach
Join Skye Jethani, Kaitlyn Schiess, a TBD guest, and fellow members of the Holy Post Community for an event in Long Beach!
Soul Real “Calico Night” Market 11.22
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Colony House
CALICO CRITTERS NIGHT @ SOUL REAL MARKET <3 join us for oc’s fav lil flea market feat. 50+ local small biz!
Empower Future Leaders: Send Dana Students to the United Nations
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Attend the “Ghosts of Panama” Book Signing fundraiser to support Dana Middle School students. All proceeds will go to fund the trip.
Orange County: OOKAY @ The Circle OC [18+]
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◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Circle OC
The legendary Ookay is set to make his return to the Circle OC on November 23rd, 2024.
15th Annual Circle of Change Leadership Experience
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: California State University of Dominguez Hills
A Transformational Leadership Experience for College Student that Desire To Take Their Leadership and Professional Skills To The Next Level!
Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers 50th Anniversary Gala
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort
Come celebrate the amazing work of Orange County Community Health Centers at our Golden Gala!
Lodestar Whiskey Tasting with Women Who Whiskey LBC
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Watch Me! Sports Bar
Check out SoCal’s hottest new women-owned whiskey at Long Beach’s hottest new women-owned sportsbar!
NJPW Academy Showcase 5
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: NJPW Dojo
NJPW Academy Showcase returns to the LA Dojo November 23! Get a look a the next graduates of NJPW Academy up close!
State Purity Class Blue & White Ball
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Reef on the Water
State Purity Class Blue & White Ball and Celebrations of President Williams’ 29 Years of Service!
90 Days After the NAR Changes: Has it affected your real estate business?
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: South Bay Association of Realtors
This training covers key NAR changes, updated forms, and strategies to enhance your buyer and seller presentations.
Becoming Happy Red Carpet Book Launch
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Hotel Huntington Beach
Join us for a night celebrating the launch of “Becoming Happy; 30 Ways to Heal Your Mind, Body & Soul” with a red carpet event full of joy!
Commerce Casino Presents: Mariachi Vargas, Mexicano Desde La Raiz Tour!
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Commerce Casino & Hotel
Get ready for an unforgettable night with Mariachi Vargas de Tecaltitán.
NWSL Championship Watch Me! Party in the Courtyard
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Watch Me! Sports Bar
Come watch the NWSL Championship with us at our Watch Me! Party in the Courtyard – it’s gonna be lit!
COLLEGE FUNCTIONS PRESENTS : AUTUMN BENDER @ The Circle [18+]
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◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Circle OC
Get ready for the Biggest College Party of the year, featuring surprise DJs, at the Circle OC on Saturday, NOVEMBER 23RD
Long Beach Speed Dating – More Dates, Less Wait! (Ages 30s-40s)
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Long Beach Beer Lab (Wrigley)
Long Beach Speed Dating for Busy Singles Ages 30s-40s More Dates, Less Wait. The Most Efficient Speed Dating Event in the City.
Speed Dating | Huntington Beach | Ages 26-40
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: The Bungalow Huntington Beach
Dating Is Hard. We want to make it easier. At this event, we’ll match you with the most compatible people in the venue.
Rio Hondo College Fall 24 Dance Concert: Dreamscapes
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Whittier Community Center
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