Let’s explore social events in Albuquerque, NM 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 Albuquerque where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Albuquerque
Café Close Encounters: Let’s discuss the latest UFO news
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: LALA COFFEE & TEA
Join us for an out-of-this-world experience at “Café Close Encounters,” where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with friends and make new ones who share your fascination with the unknown. This isn’t your ordinary meetup; it’s a journey into the mysteries of the cosmos!
When: Saturday, January 25
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: Lala Coffee and Tea
**Let’s Discuss:**
* **UFO Disclosure Updates:** Stay u(…)
Porcupine Safari!
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Coors Bosque Trails
Let’s search for porcupines in the bosque! Working together, how many can we spot?!
As usual, we’ll be going slow and easy, looking for porcupines in the trees and marveling at all the other cool animals and plants of the bosque. We’ll probably also spot some sandhill cranes and beaver signs.
This will be a roughly 3-4 mile loop made up of parts of the River Loop, Canopy Loop, and Coyote Loop, d(…)
Stratus Phear featured at Pasando Tiempo Winery Fri. 1-24-25 6:30 – 9:30
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Pasando Tiempo Winery 3741 NM 528 Albuquerque NM 87114
NEW VENUE for Stratus Phear…come out and dance with Stratus Phear at the winery, they have food trucks, and a nice dance floor… Hope to see you there. 💃🕺(…)
John Stuart Mill’s “On Liberty” and Its Significance for Today
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Cherry Hills Public Library
*On Liberty* by British philosopher John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) is a classic statement of liberal values and an iconic text in the arena of moral and political thought. Published in 1859, it was originally conceived as a short essay upon which Mill and his wife, Harriet Taylor, fleshed out the liberal values and morality that still provide much of the basis for political structures today. In esse(…)
Surviving Heartbreak in the 21st Century
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Esther Bone Memorial Library
Heartbreak sucks! Let’s get together and help each other heal, grow, and recover. We’ll begin with some introductions, a bit of a structured “lesson,” then open things up for discussion and interaction among group members.
I hope you’ll join us in healing and supporting one another!
*The optional $3 donation goes to offset the costs of refreshments and any fees that might arise for using a facil(…)
Trivia at Flatiron
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Flatiron Bites & Brew
Lets try Trivia at a spot we have not been before. This is by the same trivia that is at Flock of Moon, High and Dry and Gravity Bound. It is a restaurant so plenty of food for purchase. Trivia starts at 7, please try and arrive early as I do not know how hard it will be to get a table.
[https://eatflatiron.com/](https://eatflatiron.com/)
This group will be transitioning to Facebook and Instagra(…)
Monday Blood on the Clocktower at Slice and Dice Pizzeria
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Slice and Dice Pizzeria
\*\*\* 18+ years old adults only please \*\*\*
**The game will start promptly at 6:00 pm and will have a hard stop at 9:00 pm. Please arrive early to order food and claim your seat!**
Address: 2225 Wyoming Blvd NE Suite C, Albuquerque, NM 87112
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/Q6Uwnaogpj2ooEzM9
Additional parking in the back of the building!
We will take as many players as we possibly can, but if(…)
Tuesday Cards
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Flying Star – Corrales
Look for us at the big table by the windows on the upper level. If not there, look for someone with a big wooden box — that’ll be me with my cards.(…)
Monday Men’s Group, ManKind Project
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: undefined
We strive to create a world in which men act on their individual and collective responsibility for the future of humanity.
We do this by starting men down a path to emotional authenticity and spiritual awareness through the creation of community.
We meet every other Monday evening of every month.
Location: Nob Hill area. After you express interest in our meeting, we will send you agreements to (…)
Stitch & Bitch Eastside
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Boxing Bear Brewing Co. Bridges on Tramway Taproom
Join us as we bead, crochet, cross-stitch, embroider, knit, needlepoint and have conversation. All adult crafters welcome!
Hoping for good weather so we can sit outside on the patio.
This location doesn’t have food but they welcome you to bring your own or takeout from one of the neighboring establishments.(…)
Wednesday Shut Up & Write! Books on the Bosque
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Books on the Bosque
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 5:00PM on Wednesday evenings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you’ve written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about wr(…)
Music Bingo
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Flatiron Bites & Brew
Enjoy camaraderie, music, fun, food and some drinks! Very fun. Bingo starts a 7 and is usually done about 9, but people are welcome to stay and hang out longer. Decent food selection/prices and nice selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Just look for me. I’ll save a table or two, depending on RSVP numbers. Due to this event becoming so popular, I will cut off the RSVP time PLEASE-i(…)
Free Argentine Tango Class and Dance at Juno 3rd anniversary!
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: JUNO brewery + cafe + art
🎉 Celebrating 3 Years of Albuquerque Opentango! 🎉
This Wednesday marks a very special occasion — our 3rd anniversary of bringing the beauty of Argentine Tango to Albuquerque!
It all started just after pandemic restrictions were lifted, when we came together to create a welcoming and collaborative space for tango dancers of all levels. We never imagined how quickly our community would grow, but(…)
SU&W Tuesday @ Imperial Motel Food Court/Dive (Central near I-25)
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Imperial Motel
**Join us for Writing!**
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you’ve written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
5:30 – Quick introductions
\~5:45 – We write
\~7:15 – The End: chat, take off, or keep (…)
WordPress Work Along
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Ideas and Coffee Coworking
Join Jamii, Ken, and Brian at the January WordPress Work Along. We’ll talk about WordPress, answer questions and compare websites. We’re a friendly group of all levels of expertise.(…)
❤️ Albuquerque Speed Dating Ages 30-49 Singles @ Hollow Spirits ❤️
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Hollow Spirits Distillery
❤️ Try Speed Dating! ❤️
***\*\*\*TO ATTEND THE EVENT, YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. JUST RSVP’ing WILL NOT GUARANTEE A SPOT! \*\*\****
**[https://www.pre-dating.com/albuquerque-speed-dating/?utm_source=Meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=Albuquerque](https://www.pre-dating.com/albuquerque-speed-dating/?utm_source=Meetup&utm_medium=event_listing&utm_campaign=Albuquerque)(…)
Free Laidback Tango Class
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Puerta al Tango | Las Puertas
Tango learned in Buenos Aires and brought to you in a safe, accepting, open and warm community.
NOTE: No RSVP needed. Not everyone who attends RSVPs
Our style opens equality into the dance and helps the individual understand fun, healthy and meditative ways to move their own bodies, center their thoughts and create conversations in moments with others by being present and mindful of others.
I l(…)
January Book – Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: 2430 Centre Ave SE
Come meet new friends and let’s discuss [Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success](https://www.amazon.com/Napoleon-Hills-Outwitting-Devil-Freedom/dp/B0054N6J5S) by Napoleon Hill. We would love to have you join us and share your thoughts!
5:30 PM – Doors open.
6:30 PM – Discussion starts.
Dinner is available for purchase. Menu – TBD
Welcome to the **505 B.C!**
This is a book club s(…)
SLICE & DICE pizzeria (Wyoming & Menaul)
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Slice and Dice Pizza
Try new board games. There are a bunch of games to try but feel free to bring any you’d love to play.(…)
Sunset Yoga
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: The Source
About
Join us for a community Yin Flow Yoga class designed to help you melt away stress while calming the mind and body, fostering a sense of self-nourishment, peace, and calm.
Each session combines gentle yin yoga and warming flow to balance energy, strength, and flexibility. Experience the perfect blend of movement and tranquility as the sun sets.
All levels of experience are welcome!
Located (…)
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 Albuquerque, you can try out Visitalbuquerque.org, Newmexico.org, or Krqe.com.
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Albuquerque Speed Dating – Singles Age 30-49 ♥ at Hollow Spirits New Mexico
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Hollow Spirits Pour Room & Distillery
Meet up to 12 potential matches. Join the thousands of people that have found LOVE at our events. Will you be our next success story?
Lexi Love At Neon Nightclub
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Revel Entertainment Center
Party with Lexi Love and The Haus Of Attack at Neon Nightclub on Jan 25, 2025
Rock and Rescue: A Night For The Animals
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: The Historic Lobo Theater
Get ready to rock for a good cause! Join us for the Rock and Rescue event, benefiting Roots Animal Sanctuary!
Change Management – Change Matters 1 Day Training in Detroit, MI
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Our classroom and corporate training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
Agile For Executives 1 Day Training in Oklahoma City, OK
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Our classroom and corporate training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
Cyber Security Overview 1 Day Training in Indianapolis, IN
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Our classroom and corporate training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
Business Ethics 1 Day Training in Kansas City, MO
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Our classroom and corporate training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
A Date Night Adventure! – Art In Albuquerque
◦ When: Sunday, Jan 19th
◦ Where: 1114 7th St NW
More information on Date Night by Let’s Roam: https://www.letsroam.com/activities/type/date_night
Rio Rancho Business: The Science Of Sales & Marketing – For Beginners!
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: Rio Rancho
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Until there is nothing left to forgive
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Harwood Art Center
Join us for samovar, songs, and illustrations by Zahra Marwan and Tara Khozein.
The tea is real. We think the memories are too.
Business Etiquette 1 Day Training in Charlotte, NC
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
“Mastering Business Etiquette: Key Feature for Success in Professional Interactions”
Microsoft Power BI for Report Developers 1 Day Training in Anchorage, AK
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Our classroom and corporate training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
Visioning Love in 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Albuquerque
Learn the keys to inspiring a series of breakthroughs in your love life, so that you can finally manifest your Soulmate in 2025!
Run the Seasons Virtual 5K/10K/13.1 (ALBUQUERQUE)
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Rio Grande River Trail
Join us for the Seasons Virtual Run, where you can run anywhere, anytime. Set a goal, journey with someone else.
CAPM Albuquerque, NM In-person Class
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: 500 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 1200
Boost your career with our CAPM Training! Acquire project management skills, personalized study guides, and expert support.
Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Certification in Albuquerque
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: 500 Marquette Ave NW Ste 1200, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, USA
Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Certification (DLSSGB & BB) Guaranteed to Run In-Person and Online Classes Every Week.
In-Person LSSBB Exam Prep Course in Albuquerque
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: 500 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 1200
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) Guaranteed to Run In-Person and Online Classes Every Week.
In-Person CAPM Exam Prep Course in Albuquerque
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: 500 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 1200
CAPM Certified Project Management Professional(CAPM) Guaranteed to Run In-Person and Online Classes Every Week.
Practical Sales Skills 1 Day Workshop In Rancho Cucamonga, CA
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected], PH: + 1 469 666 9332
Join us for an engaging one-day workshop designed to enhance your sales skills and elevate your success in the field!