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
Underwriting Multifamily That Doesn’t Suck! -Jarett Tigges (JT)
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Topgolf
**This is an in-person event!**
**Our Mission is simple:**
We will elevate the collective investment IQ of the greater Albuquerque area. In addition, we will foster an environment where sharing openly is our culture, and collaboration is the expectation. Thereby curating exceptional business in our community and consequently adding value to New Mexico.
**Who:**
Our intended audience ranges from (…)
Cocktails at Level 5
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Hotel Chaco
Let’s enjoy the beautiful weather and have a cocktail on the rooftop at Level 5. This bar is in Hotel Chaco, across from the Sawmill.
They have a full bar, and a cocktail menu: https://assets.website-files.com/64b8339003e5c66b563b99cb/667c69d348839f61ff47353d_Level_5_Cocktails.pdf(…)
Stratus Phear on the patio 9-13-24 @ Casa Vieja 7:00
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Casa Vieja Resturant
Dancing is FUN💃 on the patio at Casa Viejo… With Stratus Phear…the patio is beautiful and spacious…
And the band plays our favorite songs from our past… So come on out for some good music, some good friends, and a good patio… Hope to see you there…🕺💃(…)
Chasing the Cure in New Mexico: Tuberculosis and the Quest for Health by N Lewis
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Cherry Hills Public Library
This is a casual monthly book club in which we discuss a book we’ve read on a southwest history topic.
In August, we explored New Mexico’s path to statehood. In September, we’ll see the birth of the New Mexico’s modern healthcare system with the introduction of the tubercular health seekers at the turn the of the century. We’ll be discussing *Chasing the Cure in New Mexico: Tuberculosis and the Q(…)
Vegan dinner at Annapurna’s on Silver Avenue
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe
Let’s get together for a delicious vegan dinner with awesome vegans at Annapurna’s on Silver Ave SE (at Yale). Place your own order at the counter, no need to worry about splitting a check.
Most dishes at Annapurna’s are either vegan or can be made vegan. Please use care in ordering as some dishes at Annapurna’s do contain dairy. Please respect all members of this ABQ Vegan Meetup event by ensuri(…)
Hello Deli Breakfast and Possible Ride
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Hello Deli
Weather is great, so come with a full tank and speak up for a ride after breakfast. Ride or not, it’s always fun to meetup with friends and chat about motorcycles and everything else under the sun. Bring smiles to share. :-D(…)
Stitch & Bitch Los Ranchos
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Hops Brewery
Join us as we anticipate Autumn with crafting — we always have a diverse, welcoming group! Bring your current stitching project or come for conversation and inspiration. All adult crafters invited.(…)
READ DESCRIPTION – Post-Jumping-Mouse-Lecture Drinks – READ DESCRIPTION PLZ READ
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Sawmill Market
**You must buy tickets for the lecture, which is before this meetup.**
On September 11, The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is offering an **evening** **lecture on the New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse**. You can **buy tickets** for $8 clicking [here](https://nmnaturalhistory.org/events/voices-science-new-mexico-meadow-jumping-mouse?instance=0) or via this link: https://nmnaturalhist(…)
ORCA Town Hall Meeting
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Highland Senior Citizen Center
ORCA will have a town hall meeting to celebrate the re-launch of our organization. We have just finished a strategic planning process and the town hall will include:
* a presentation from Andrew West, PhD, our planning consultant
* a discussion of how ORCA will be evolving to boost its capacity to serve its members – and the wider community
* a description of ways in which people can get more inv(…)
Paint Pottery with Friends at Kelly Jo’s
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Kelly Jo Designs
https://kellyjodesignsbywine.com/event-calendar/
The $5 you pay up front to reserve a spot goes towards the purchase of your pottery.
6829 4th St NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-341-1893(…)
The Naked Tree by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Tin Can Alley ABQ
*Critically acclaimed and award-winning cartoonist Keum Suk Gendry-Kim returns with a stunning addition to her body of graphic fiction rooted in Korean history. Adapted from Park Wan-suh’s beloved novel, The Naked Tree paints a stark portrait of a single nation’s fabric slowly torn to shreds by political upheaval and armed conflict. Fleshing out the characters in fresh, imaginative ways, and incor(…)
Return to Opaa!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Mykonos Cafe & Taverna
My deepest apologies for being incommunicado for so long but I’ve been occupied with a seriously ill pup with digestive issues and hoping she’ll be well by September. We will meet at Mykonos Cafe and Taverna at 5900 Eubank Blvd. NE in Albuquerque for more yummy Greek food. For our last meeting we only had 6 attendees with great conversation! I hope we get more members joining us as we resume dinne(…)
Monday Blood on the Clocktower at Slice and Dice Pizzeria
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ 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(…)
Steampunk Dinner at Kosmos
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: The Kosmos Restaurant
Come join 505 Steampunk for dinner and socializing at the Kosmos Restaurant on Tuesday September 10th.
https://kosmosabq.com/(…)
Wednesday Shut Up & Write! Books on the Bosque
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ 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(…)
FREE Intro Country Dance Lesson
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Dirty Bourbon
We are thrilled to be teaching A FREE INTRO TO COUNTRY DANCE LESSON at dirty bourbon every second and fourth Friday of the month
The Lesson starts at 6pm
No cover until 8pm
no partner required.
21+ event
QUESTIONS ABOUT DANCING IN ABQ > 505-883-9521
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
VISIT OUT WEBSITE
www.cs[dancestudios.com
#friday #freedancelessons #dirtybourbon(…)
Tuesday Cards
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ 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.(…)
Hike – Paseo Del Bosque
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Paseo del Bosque Trail: Alameda Trailhead
We will be hiking the Paseo Del Bosque Trail! Meet at the Alameda Bosque Trail Parking Space. There are paved and unpaved options.
Please bring water and protection from the sun.
All levels welcome!
The only requirement is 48 hours of continuous sobriety.(…)
Evening Cardio Hike – La Luz
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: La Luz Trailhead
BWe will hike 2.5 miles up Old La Luz where we will pause till the one hour mark. We will return via La Luz (3 miles).
Distance: 5.5 miles
Elevation gain: 1100 feet
⚠ This hike differs from the Pino and Embudito cardio hikes in that we take different routes out and back. Please be familiar with the trail or familiar with the group pace before participating. If this if your first hike with us, co(…)
Stoic Philosophy: Conclusion of “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius (Book 8-12)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Flying Star Cafe
**In preparation for our new Fall book, we’ll aim to finish “Meditations”, which is Book 8-12.**
**Please read the section ahead of time if you can, and we’ll discuss our favorite points.**
**If you’re short on time, there’s an audiobook series available for free on YouTube. Here ‘s a link for Book 8:** [Meditations Marcus Aurelius Audiobook Book 8 ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZRpXp28zdE&t(…)
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.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Albuquerque, New Mexico
White Sands Footprints Lecture with Dr. David Rachal
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Discover the ancient secrets of the White Sands with Dr. David Rachal. This event is hosted by the Office of Archaeological Studies.
Project Development Agreements – A Learn & Work Session with AFMI
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: 4700 Lincoln Rd NE
Join us for a hands-on session with AFMI to learn about project development agreements and gain practical experience.
Kombucha Workshop
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: 4920 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Learn the basics of fermenting your own kombucha at home.
3rd Annual Boss Women Summit & Magazine Party
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 3700 Ellison Rd NW
Diverse audience of business women
Albuquerque NM Lock & Key Singles Party Ages 21-49 ♥ at Hollow Spirits
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Hollow Spirits Pour Room & Distillery
Women get locks, men get keys. Try to unlock and meet your match as you interact and meet everyone there! Make new friends & maybe more!
Magazine Party
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 3700 Ellison Rd NW
We are going to celebrate the magazine with a party full of fun, music and surprises, don’t miss it!
Slaughter to Prevail – Meet & Greet Package (NOT A CONCERT TICKET)
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Isleta Amphitheater
Five Fingers Death Punch feat. Marilyn Manson Tour 2024
Basics of Distilling Class
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Southwest Grape & Grain
A beginner level class covering the distilling process and the ingredients that go into various spirits.
NMCCEA Annual Conference “Reset. Recharge.”
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque
Burnout in early child care is at an all time high. We want to help you reignite your passion for the field of ECE!
Casa Flamenca -The Best Flamenco Tablao Shows
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Casa Flamenca, Inc.
Casa Flamenca exciting live performances with artist in residence from Spain. Come and live the experience, Best Flamenco in USA!
THE TOUR
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Albuquerque Bontanical Garden
Join us for THE TOUR, a thrilling adventure exploring hidden gems and local hotspots in our city!
Emotional Intelligence 1 Day Training in Albuquerque, NM
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Offers: Group of 5 – 10 people 10% Discount, Group of 11 – 20 people 15% Discount
Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Effective workshop in Albuquerque, NM
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Offers: Group of 5 – 10 people 10% Discount, Group of 11 – 20 people 15% Discount
Business Presentations 1 Day Training in Albuquerque, NM
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ 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.
Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making Training in Albuquerque, NM
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at: [email protected]
Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
Algorythm™| Intro to Machine Learning
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Algorythm Online Classroom
Predicting the future is not magic, it’s artificial intelligence. – Dave Waters
Communication Strategies 1 Day Training in Albuquerque, NM
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
Stakeholder Management 1 Day Training in Albuquerque, NM
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at: [email protected]
Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
Public Speaking 1 Day Training in Albuquerque, NM
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected]
Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.
Sales Management 2 Days Training in Albuquerque, NM
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at: [email protected]
Our classroom training provides you the opportunity to interact with instructors and benefit from face-to-face instruction.