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.
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 Milwaukee where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Milwaukee
Wisconsin Databricks User Group – Unity Catalog
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Wisconsin Databricks Meetup Conference Room
Welcome to our Wisconsin Databricks User Group, Unity Catalog, meetup! In this session, we’ll dive deep into the cutting-edge developments within the Unity Catalog ecosystem. Xorbix’s own Databricks Professional: Ryan Shiva, will guide us through a series of groundbreaking advancements that are reshaping the landscape of data governance and analytics. From the open-sourcing of Unity Catalog to the(…)
Board Game Night
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Broken Bat Brewing Co.
Hi everyone,
We will have our second October meetup at Broken Bat Brewery Tuesday October 15th.
This event will start at 5:30 (don’t need to arrive at exactly this time) to make it a bit easier for people to join after work and will run to 9:00 (though this doesn’t have to be a hard stop).
Broken Bat is completely fine if you bring in food (or order in) as they don’t have any food service, just(…)
Monday night hard court at West Milwaukee Middle School
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ 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 🙂 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 again. Trying to elimina(…)
Flannel Fest @ Boone & Crockett
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Boone and Crockett
Let’s hang at Flannel Fest! 🙂
I’ll update meeting location closer to the date.
On Saturday, October 19 between the hours of 2-10 p.m., the parking lot outside of Boone & Crockett and The Cooperage will be alive with autumnal activity. There will be tasty food available from Ay Chihuahua Coffee, Dooby Dogs, Flour Girl & Flame, Pete’s Pops, Roll MKE, Taco Moto, and Tots On The Street. You can brow(…)
Cream City Language Exchange
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ 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(…)
Pickleball (any skill level)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Liberty Heights Park
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 extras to borrow. We will play for 2 hours switching off players.
https://youtu.be/E4y7TzHwdlM(…)
Mindful Consumption
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: MKE LGBT Community Center
Mindful consumption means we pay attention to:
1\. The ***quality*** of the things we give our time and energy to
2\. The ***intention behind*** why we choose the things we give our time and energy to
3\. The ***consequences*** of what we give our time and energy to
How do we as gay men consume without mindfulness as a culture? – sex, porn, alcohol, drugs, phone use, moving from relationship to r(…)
Shadowdark: The Theft of the False Chanterelle part 3
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Old Guard Games
Hi I’m Cassie (They\She) 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.
Having Sneaked and charmed their way into the Clown Liches Mansion the party began with an encounter with guards, the possible summoning of an eldrit(…)
Brew City REI Fall Meetup–new real estate laws & upcoming legislation
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Freight 38
We hope you can join us for our opening Fall meetup October 17th, 2024, 6pm to 9pm at our favorite Milwaukee event space, Freight 38!
We are grateful for our expert panel of speakers. Broker/Owners, Nicole Borowski of Homestead Realty and Jodi Graf of Premier Point Realty will discuss the new real estate buyer’s commission laws & real estate wholesaling laws. Adam Reek of StayMke and Lisa Loesel o(…)
Tuesday yoga – OUTDOOR
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ 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(…)
Sobelman’s Fall Fundraiser
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Sobelman’s
Come out to Sobelman’s Pub & Grill on October 17th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a fun evening with HYP! Sobelman’s will generously donate a portion of all proceeds to support HYP. Everyone is invited, so bring friends and join us! It’s a perfect chance to meet HYP members, learn more about our organization, and discover upcoming social and volunteering events.(…)
Casual Spanish Conversations for Everyone at Ope! Brewing Co.
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Ope! Brewing Company
¡Listo! Estaremos de vuelta en Ope! Brewing Co. y espero verlos a todos.
Let’s gather up and exchange language conversations as we discover new words, accents, idioms and more.
Learning new Spanish vocabulary that has a different meaning depending on an ethnic background or culture is unique — We are fortunate enough to have people in our group that have traveled, lived or born and raised abroad(…)
Mother Trees and the Social Forest
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: The Drunk Uncle
Let’s discuss Mother Trees and the Social Forest, accessible on Youtube at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydbzrun3opk
### “Suzanne Simard is a Professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia and the author of the book, [Finding the Mother Tree](https://suzannesimard.com/finding-the-mother-tree-book/).
She is a pioneer on the frontier of plant communication and intelligence; an(…)
Join us during our weekly rehearsal!
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: 14625 Watertown Plank Rd
If you love to sing, you’re invited to visit us and discover your Inner Diva! Sitting in on one of our rehearsals is the perfect way to to find out more about us, and what we can do for you. We currently have both in-person and online rehearsals in progress every Monday night from 7pm-9:30pm. We start with 30 minutes of gabbing and warmups, then we rehearse our current music. RSVP and reach out to(…)
Nightbitch, by Rachel Yoder
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Faklandia Brewing
Join us to discuss **Nightbitch,** Rachel Yoder’s “blazingly smart and voracious debut” in which an artist turned stay-at-home mom becomes convinced she’s turning into a dog….soon to be a movie starring Amy Adams!
We’ll meet at Faklandia Brewing in St. Francis and will plan to sit outside if the weather is still pleasant enough, but will be inside if not…just look for the bunny ears. Hope to (…)
Just Edit Critique Group: Fall Session
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch
Just Edit is an open critique group welcome to writers of all levels that meets during the Spring and Fall. Our Fall session will run September 21st through December 21st and we’ll be meeting bi-weekly, with the exception of Thanksgiving weekend.
If you’d like to join this critique group, please either just show up to meet folks and see how our sessions are run or attend one of our other meetups (…)
Saturday River Trail Run 8:30am Colectivo
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Colectivo Lakefront
Have you ever wanted to run on dirt instead of pavement? Here’s an opportunity.
We meet in front of Colectivo and head to the Milwaukee River Trails.
The group starts together then spreads out depending on pace and distance.
The majority of runners typically run between 5 miles and 18 miles, but there are always exceptions. You can often find company for 3 miles or 20 miles. There are always a (…)
The Truths we Hold – An American Journey
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Vintage 38
Book Club Discussion(…)
SAVE THE DATE: October InvestHER Milwaukee Event
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Vintage 38
SAVE THE DATE: October InvestHER Milwaukee meetup!!
Join us for a fun night of learning, laughter, and meeting like-minded women in real estate investment. Topic/Speaker details to follow!
This event will feature a cash bar, allowing you to enjoy your favorite beverages and mingle.
Also, I’m looking for someone to help lead the Milwaukee InvestHER meetup group with me. I want to make sure that (…)
Pub Trivia – Godless in Greenfield!
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: The Brass Tap
Join our State Championship winning team! We do every other week in Milwaukee and every other week in Kenosha (Somers)
The Brass tap is very popular and seating is limited so please RSVP. The limit is 10 attendees….
No purchase necessary, just bring your love of useless info and meet some fellow freethinkers. If you can’t find out group just ask the hostess where we are seated.
Hope to see you (…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee on Visitmilwaukee.org, Shepherdexpress.com, or Milwaukeemag.com.
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2024 Disability:IN Wisconsin Summit
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: MANPOWERGROUP, Manpower Place, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Discover the power of disability inclusion and accessibility at the premiere gathering of Wisconsin’s disability business community.
KW Milwaukee Business Planning Clinic
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Milwaukee County War Memorial Center
Get ready to level up your business game at the KW Milwaukee Business Planning Clinic!
MEMBERS ONLY – Climb With Us! Register for October 18, 2024 TTT Study Club
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: ACT Dental Practice Coaching
Join us for our TTT Study Club.
The Milwaukee Pancakes & Booze Art Show
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Pilot Project Brewing Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Pancakes & Booze Art Show
Spirits of the Silent City: “Dead Reckoning” – Saturday, Oct. 19
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Forest Home Cemetery
As darkness falls, experience the stories of Milwaukee’s past through the eyes of those who now walk these paths.
Metamorphosis Fashion Show
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Milwaukee County Historical Society
A performance art fashion show that blends high fashion and streetwear, to give the audience a new experience when seeing the clothes
Erin Clarke – author of WELL PLATED EVERY DAY – a ticketed event
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Boswell Book Company
Erin Clarke – author of WELL PLATED EVERY DAY – a ticketed event
AFROVIBEZ Milwaukee’s Biggest AfroBeats Experience
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: 1131 N Water St
AfroVibez is an Afro-Cultural Experience party that amplifies culture and diversity through Afrobeats music and good vibes.
FireHouse Friday: Ruthies Big Gay Cabaret
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Story Hill FireHouse
Join us for Friday night fun!
The Climate is in Crisis: What Can Investors Do?
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church
SGI’s 2024 Annual Conference
Burlesque at Edith
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Edith Cocktail Bar
Classic Burlesque in Milwaukee’s Theater District
Easy-Peasy Recipes From the Delightful Jessie Sheehan
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Woman’s Club of Wisconsin
Join Us for a Delicious Luncheon with TikTok Baking Sensation Jessie Sheehan and Her New Snackable Bakes!
Lunchtime Talk by Kirk Nickel featuring the work of Sam Gilliam
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Haggerty Museum of Art
Free and open to the public
BOOTY BOOT CAMP 17
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: East Bank Athletic & Social
Get ready to sweat, tone, and work your booty at BOOTY BOOT CAMP 17 – the ultimate workout class for all fitness levels! The color is GRAY!!
Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park Construction Tour
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Urban Ecology Center of Washington Park
Join AIA Milwaukee for a tour of the Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park!
Nightmare on Walker Street (18+ Pole Showcase)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Pole Factory MKE
Celebrate Pole Factory MKE’s 3 year anniversary with Nightmare on Walker Street pole dance showcase! Spooky performances, costumes, & more!
PLEASURE P ALL BLACK R & B AFFAIR
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: 618 N Water St
All Black Affair feat. platinum recording artist Pleasure P Friday October 18th,2024 @ the all fabulous and luxury Elmnt Lounge
WCREW Snap & Sip: Happy Hour with Headshots
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Scathain LLC
Enjoy networking, drinks, and delicious small bites while capturing professional headshots!
Oct. Networking Mixer Event Hosted by AIA Milwaukee Emerging Professionals
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Bray Architects
Join emerging and established professionals for this architecture, interior design, engineering, construction & design industry mixer.
Walking tour: Funerary Art & Symbolism
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Forest Home Cemetery
Uncover the stories hidden in the symbols on the stones
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Milwaukee Hispanic Heritage Month at Cafe Corazon
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 24th
◦ Where: Cafe Corazon
Join us from 6:30 PM-9PM as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with great food and tasty drinks! Cheers 🥂
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