Let’s explore social events in Milwaukee, WI 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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Milwaukee
Pickleball,Frisbee, & Football @ Wirth Park
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Wirth Park
No singing this week or the holiday week…but we will be playing pickleball, frisbee, and football at Wirth Park in Brookfield (2585 Pilgrim Rd/Pilgrim Rd & North Ave) this friday from 6 to 10!
FYI – for pickleball, we don’t keep score, just try to get a good volley going and talk.
Join us!
Rain Contingency Plan – they have 2 pavillions, we can just throw around a frisbee and talk under them i(…)
Cream City Language Exchange
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Indeed Brewing
Come join our language exchange! The plan is to meet at the Indeed Brewing to practice our languages, meet new friends, and have fun!
We’ll have tables to speak English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. It’s okay if you’re still learning the languages you’d like to practice; listening is always encouraged! We come to the exchange with the attitude that we all have to start somewhere, and(…)
Wednesday night hard court at West MKE Middle School – pay at time of sign up
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: West Milwaukee Middle School
Hard court with 2 nets. We do have to set up the nets and take them down, so get there ready to help set up. Aiming to start playing by 6:43 🙂 Joe will be co-hosting- bring sneakers, water, and kneepads if you’d like.
The cost will be $8 per person. You need to pay when you sign up. If you don’t pay you will be moved to the not going list. You can still go, you just need to pay and then sign up (…)
Sketching at the Milwaukee Art Museum
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Milwaukee Art Museum
Join us for an afternoon of sketching at the Milwaukee Art Museum from 2:00pm to 4:30pm on Saturday, November 23rd! Be sure to bring your favorite drawing/sketching supplies! We will meet in the main entrance, past the ticket counters. Look for folks carrying sketchbooks.
Parking is available in the museum’s underground parking structure. There is also a parking garage across the street from the (…)
414 STR Meetup (2024)
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Wantable Cafe
## What we’re about
🎉 **414 STR Meetup: Connect, Learn & Celebrate!** 🎉
*For Airbnb Hosts, Hotel Managers, & Short-Term Rental Enthusiasts*
A Milwaukee STR meetup for any STR-curious, aspiring, or professional Developers/Hosts/Managers to connect with the community. All types of hosts (Hotels, Airbnb, VRBO etc) are welcome.
📅 **Date:** Wednesday, November 20th
🕠 **Time:** 5:30 – 7:00 pm
📍 *(…)
State of .NET and .NET Conf .NET 9 launch Recap!
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Concurrency, Inc.
Technical review of the .NET Conf event and .NET 9. .NET Conf is a free, three-day , virtual developer event (November 12-14) that celebrates the major releases of the .NET development platform. It is co-organized by the .NET community and Microsoft, and sponsored by the .NET Foundation and our ecosystem partners. Come celebrate and learn about what you can do with .NET 9.
**Speaker:** Jason Von (…)
The Privileged Poor, by Anthony Abraham Jack
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Vendetta Coffee Bar
Join us to discuss **The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students,** by Anthony Abraham Jack.
The Ivy League looks different than it used to. College presidents and deans of admission have opened their doors–and their coffers–to support a more diverse student body. But is it enough just to admit these students? In this bracing exposé, Anthony Jack shows that many s(…)
Let’s climb together.
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Adventure Rock MKE
Greetings all, and welcome to the MKE Indoor Climbing meetup! It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned climber or this will be your first time on a wall. There’s a route for anyone of every skill level.
We predominantly meet up at Adventure Rock gyms, the address for which one is provided in the MeetUp details. While it is not the only climbing gym in the Milwaukee area, it is the largest. If you h(…)
Spiritual Friends Sharing Group
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: TBA
Are you interested in all things spiritual like Psychic card readings, Reiki, meditation, crystals, hypnosis, animal communication, spirit guides and Mediumship? Here’s your chance to meet, mix and mingle with your soul mates. We will be meeting at various locations each month. Join us for a relaxing dinner and great conversation.Our previous events have been amazing . We are a very chill group, n(…)
HIP HOP NUTCRACKER
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
**LEFT ORCHESTRA ROW Q**
**TICKETS $52.51 EACH INCL ALL FEES AND TAXES**
**TO ORDER TICKETS YOU MUST USE THIS LINK**
[www.marcuscenter.org/mcaccess](http://www.marcuscenter.org/mcaccess)
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**NOTE: THIS EVENT IS CROSS-POSTED ON ANOTHER MEETUP GROUP**
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, *The Hip Hop Nutcracker* returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and chore(…)
Added Location for Pickleball (any skill level)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: West Milwaukee Park
We have a new location! In addition to our regularly scheduled games at Liberty Park, you can try this one at West Milwaukee Park, located at 5000 W Burnham Street. They have just resurfaced their 6 courts!
Meet by the Pickleball courts (tennis courts). We will teach you the rules when you arrive, or you can watch a quick Youtube video on the basics. Bring your paddle if you have it, we will have(…)
Practicing our Spanish and Coffee
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Stone Creek Coffee
It is never too early to practice our español so join us for coffee and a pastry. Exploremos la delicia y variabilidad del café, pero sobretodo la comañia y armonía que esta conlleva. Una taza de café siempre es el punto de partida de buenas conversiones y excusas infinitas para simplemente cometer, el acto. ¡No faltes!(…)
Tuesday yoga
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Society of Friends
Join us for a fun and invigorating hour of yoga!
This is a casual, beginner oriented group that will focus mainly on basic and a few intermediate poses.
A yoga mat is recommended so please bring your own.
Please consider donating $1 one dollar towards the yearly $200 Meetup fee using the following link: https://paypal.me/zaferberkun
We usually go for drinks/food afterwards so please join if yo(…)
Connect and GSD: Lunch + Coworking Session
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Ally’s Powerhouse Cafe
Connect and get sh\*t done with MKE Freelancers!
We’ll have lunch at Ally’s Powerhouse Cafe in Tosa, chat about business and freelancer life, and get in a couple hours of coworking. It’s a perfect Friday afternoon, if you have to work. 🙂
Limited seats available, so grab a spot asap!
All Milwaukee and surrounding area freelancers welcome. See you there!(…)
Trivia at Von Trier
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Von Trier
Join us for some friendly bar trivia at the historic (and German) Von Trier bar. Trivia starts at 7, lets meet at 6:30 to get ready.(…)
Shadowdark: Maze of the Blue Medusa part 3
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Old Guard Games
Hi I’m Cassie (She/They) and I am running Shadowdark. Shadowdark is a 5e meets old school dnd rpg that combines the newer mechanics of 5e but with the vibes and player skill of older editions. Character creation takes 5 mins and I will have pregens.
The Party having found a set of stairs in the dungeon now find themselves on an island inhabited by death cultists who are afraid of them. While in t(…)
Caffeine Connections
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
Do you work from home and feel isolated, bored, or want a change of scenery? Check out our caffeine connections meetup every Tuesday & Thursday at a local coffee shop. Meet other like minded people, network make friends and be a part of our fast growing community.(…)
Start your weekend with great speeches and networking!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Collective at Bayshore
Come and find out how becoming a Toastmasters Member can move you closer towards your goals of speaking with better confidence, presenting to win, and leading with impact and effectiveness.
For the most accurate information, please check https://3408269.toastmastersclubs.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumtoastmasters/ for the most recent updates and additional contact information.(…)
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 Milwaukee, you can try out Visitmilwaukee.org, Shepherdexpress.com, or Milwaukeemag.com.
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Music of Haydn, Prokofiev and Chausson
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
Join Frank and special guests
Momentum through Collaboration: MKE Tech Celebrates 5 Years
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Northwestern Mutual, 805 East Mason Street, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Let’s come together to boost our momentum and celebrate 5 years of collaboration in the #MKETech community!
Milwaukee, WI – A Spirited Evening with Psychic Medium Mollie Morning Star
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport
Get ready for an amazing evening where the featured guests are your loved ones Spirit! Join Psychic Medium Mollie Morning Star on June 26!
CARW Happy Hour – Ope Brewing
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Ope! Brewing Company
Join CARW for a Broker Happy Hour on November 21st!Ope is a dog friendly establishment. Feel free to bring your furry four legged friend.
NSBE 2024 Golden Fashion Show Event
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Baird Center
Get ready to strut your stuff at the NSBE 2024 Golden Fashion Show Event – it’s going to be a night of glitz, glam, and fierce runway walks!
Rise Of The North
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: 910 E Keefe Ave
Come be one of the 1st people to see our new cutting edge technology that allows any one to trade in the markets with the click of a button!
Board Game Speed Dating – Amorphic Beer – Milwaukee – (Ages 25-39)
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Amorphic Beer
Finding someone can be painful. But board games are always awesome. So what if you combined board games and searching for a partner?
11th Annual I.N.S.P.I.R.E. Scholarship Gala
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Join the NBSE Milwaukee Area Professionals for our annual INSPIRE Gala to support scholarships and raise funds for our annual programming.
New Wave Fest 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Cooperage
New Wave Fest returns to the Harborfront!
All Pink Party
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Leo Lounge
Ladies MKE presents our All Pink Party! Be dressed to impress in PINK! Enjoy our all woman DJ line up DJ Sammy T, DJ Ariam, & Dj Livid!
Canvases & Cocktails ANNIVERSARY PARTY @ Barwest in West Allis!
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: bAR wEST
Get artsy and enjoy a fun-filled evening of painting, sipping cocktails, and unleashing your
creativity at Canvases & Cocktails!
Pause y Prospera
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: CORE El Centro
Dear Mama, after the election, before the holiday rush, pause to let yourself be nurtured and held in community with other BIPOC moms.
Pappy Van Winkle Legendary Bourbon Dinner
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Mason Street Grill
Join us for a night of indulgence with Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, paired with a legendary dinner experience that you won’t want to miss!
MKE Music Night Vol. 93 at The Cooperage Ft. Cullah, Sleepy Gaucho, etc.
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Cooperage
Friday, November 22nd at The Cooperage for the triumphant return of MKE Music Night
Jersey Night With Afrotakeover Entertainment
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: 2230 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr
Get ready to rock your favorite jersey and party with Afrotakeover Entertainment on November 23, 2024 – it’s Jersey Night!
Social Media Marketing Workshop
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: BizStarts Community Market
What do you post?: Anatomy of a Social Media Post
There are some tried-and-true rules for how to create a social media post that works.
Healthy Desserts at Blum Coffee Garden
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Blum Coffee Garden
Join us for this amazing event complete with dessert samples and an electronic dessert cookbook for attendees!
DIY Fire Cider Workshop: Crafting Nature’s Tonic
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: HoneyBee Sage Wellness & Apothecary Cafe
Join us at HoneyBee Sage Wellness & Apothecary for a hands-on DIY Fire Cider Workshop!
Hoops for Hope
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: SportClub
Join us for a Bucks watch party thats all about community and fun! Support charity and have a chance to win prizes through raffle or trivia!
Smoke N’ Mirrors Album release party
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: bar centro
Get ready to experience the magic of our Smoke N’ Mirrors Album release party , Featuring special guest Mark Soriano. Tickets are limited
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Milwaukee Unconventional Friendsgiving
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Tupelo Honey
Friendsgiving is a modern tradition where people gather with their friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s like a Thanksgiving dinner, but instead of family, you share the meal and festivities with your closest friends, or in this case InterNations friends. Instead of at home, we’ll have a great meal at a tasty restaurant.
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