Let’s explore social events in Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Atlanta
Test Driving Code with the Help of AI with Dr. Venkat Subramaniam
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Roam
It’s that time of year again when we are incredibly fortunate to host the amazing Dr. Venkat Subramaniam at our monthly meeting. Venkat is a published author, educator, trainer, internationally renowned speaker, and Java Champion. But more importantly, you could not meet a more caring and wonderful person.
**Abstract – Test Driving Code with the Help of AI**
We all know the benefits of TDD, but (…)
Find a Start-Up to Take Part In
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: ATDC
**Welcome to Startup Oasis!**
Python, Java, .NET, C#, C++, Javascript, IOS, Android, Ruby, AI
We will be introducing projects for you to get involved with during the pitches. There is no group like this on Meetup or in the startup world because we filter out the BS and get you going on a project ASAP. No judges, no winner, and no time-consuming feedback.
If you are looking to start, join, or hel(…)
Atlanta Cybersecurity Holiday Party
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Smith’s Olde Bar
Free with RSVP, 21+ with valid ID
Join the Atlanta Cybersecurity Engineers Holiday Party sponsored by OWASP Atlanta Chapter in partnership with BlackHat Society, DC404, and Cyber Breakfast Club. We will celebrate our vibrant community with fresh tunes from local DJs, and play video games from gaming pop-up CartridgeATL. The winner of the gaming tournament will receive a $100 prize! Arrive on time(…)
Friendsmas Christmas 🎄 Ladies Slumber Party(Red Theme Pajama)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Location TBA
HELLO Beautiful Ladies
It’s that time of year again! The Holidays! Myself and Anisha Nevels are putting together another Friendmas event! We are still hashing out a location but figured we should share the date ahead of time so everyone has plenty of notice! Depending on where we get there will most likely be a small cover charge ($60)We will keep you updated!
This is an open invite and you are (…)
Find a Cofounder, Help or Join a Tech Startup (in-person!)
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: ATDC
**Welcome to Startup Oasis in a promotional collaboration with the Founder Institute!**
If you are a startup founder, investor, developer, marketer, entrepreneur, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to start, join, or help a tech startup, this event is for you! Startup founders pitch their business to the audience (similar to Shark Tank), then they will join their own breakout room to ge(…)
Find a Co-Founder, Help or Join a Tech Startup
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: ATDC
**Welcome to Startup Oasis!**
If you are a startup founder, investor, developer, marketer, entrepreneur, or anyone else in the tech ecosystem looking to start, join, or help a tech startup, this event is for you! Startup founders pitch their business to the audience (similar to Shark Tank), then they will join their own breakout room to get feedback from the attendees (similar to a hackathon). Pe(…)
ATLANTA’S FIRST EVER CYBERSECURITY COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY – AND ITS FREE!
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Smith’s Olde Bar
**HEY BLACKHACK!**
We have been graciously invited to Atlanta’s First Ever All CITY (ethical) HACKER CHRISTMAS PARTY! AND IT’S FREE!
**This is an OWASP organized, hosted and sponsored cybersecurity engineer 21+ holiday event for the whole Atlanta community!**
There will be a dance party, drinking, and video game tournament where you can win $100! Invite your friends and your loved ones to come (…)
Craft & Sip
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: FiNCA TO FiLTER O4W
Join Queer Craft Night – ATL for an inclusive and cozy wine tasting & crafting event where we will work on our art & taste natural wines in a welcoming space at Finca to Filter in Old Fourth Ward!
* N/A drinks like coffee and tea will be available
* Event is free. RSVP Required.
* Drink tickets can be purchased at the register and you can taste 3 wines of your choice.
* Ally+
* (BYOC) Bring Your (…)
Nerdy Santa at the Brick Store
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Brick Store Pub
**Schedule:**
**6:00 PM Networking Session**
**7:00 PM Nerdy Santa Gift Exchange**
Networking session with a nerdy gift exchange. Gifts should cost approximately 2π\~$6.28!
UPSTAIRS at the famous Brick Store Pub in Decatur. Ask to be pointed to “The Cave”.
https://www.brickstorepub.com/
Note: Parking is free in MANY areas of downtown Decatur after 6:30. There is also a garage next to the squa(…)
DefCon Atlanta (DC404) Monthly Meetup (Hybrid In-person/Online)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Manuel’s Tavern
DC404 is Atlanta’s premiere monthly security event, free to attend! Consisting of security professionals and hobbyist hackers alike, monthly meetings offer the latest information on tools, topics, and techniques pertaining to information security and hacking.
DC404 is a DEF CON Group open to all ages and skill levels.
https://defcongroups.org/
We meet both in-person at Manuel’s Tavern in Atlant(…)
Indoor Volleyball @ Decatur Recreation Center (Wednesdays 6:30pm-9:30pm)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Decatur Recreation Center
**•QUESTIONS AFTER READING EVERYTHING BELOW?:**
* Post questions in the comments (for the specific date) so that week’s host can answer. (Please don’t direct message any hosts- they are unlikely to see it in time)
**•ATTENDANCE:**
* 45 person maximum (Due to overcrowding, & to maximize play time for participants)
* 12:00pm: Deadline to RSVP on Meetup
* 6:30pm: Event Starts
* 6:45pm: Deadline fo(…)
My Favorite Game Night at Joystick
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Joystick Gamebar
Whether you are a seasoned board game veteran or just board game curious, join us at Joystick Gamebar Thursday, December 19th, at 6:30 pm for a night of fun with an amazing group of people!
Hope to see you there! Register soon because space is limited!
How the event works:
\~ It’s totally free to attend!! (21+)
\~ Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or new to tabletop gaming, we want to connect yo(…)
Civic Hack Night at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Tech Square ATL
Our civic hack night is a welcoming, open space for civic-minded, social good tech projects. Although writing code can be a component of our projects, we invite people of all backgrounds, skill levels, and experiences to join our volunteer effort to make Atlanta a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible community.
For those interested in participating in projects, we will be continuing(…)
Casual Coding
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Buckhead Branch
Alex will be leading the meetup on 12/21 in Meeting Room A, at Fulton County Buckhead Library in Atlanta, 269 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305.
This is our second meeting in this large meeting space. Note the Library has free open parking on the right side of the building. Several bus transit stations are nearby. Numerous restaurants and retail shops are within a short walking distance.
Bring (…)
UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY #2 @ PARK TAVERN WITH ICE SKATING <3
<img class="im" width="auto" src="https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/f/c/4/600_524780420.webp?w=640" alt="UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY #2 @ PARK TAVERN WITH ICE SKATING
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Park Tavern
Calling all snow angels and Mighty Ducks! We’re having a traditional Christmas gathering complete with ugly sweaters and ice skating!
Detailsssss
* Park Tavern at Piedmont Park is a winter wonderland during the holidays! They decorate floor to ceiling, have a holiday bar, and they have their very own ice skating rink located inside!
* Great food menu! View it by **[CLICKING HERE!](https://www.pa(…)
Stock Picking Social
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Jason’s Deli
Stock Picking Social at Jason’s Deli, 4705 Ashford Dunwoody Rd · Atlanta, GA. 30338, in the Walmart shopping center.
Let’s each bring our top pick (long or short!) to discuss over dinner at Jason’s Deli. You can bring a new stock pick every month or just report on the same stock all year. We’ll each track and report on our picks every month in 2024. If you plan to use a specific method to capitali(…)
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 Atlanta, you can try out Atlantadowntown.com, Discoveratlanta.com, or Exploregordoncounty.com.
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REGGAE ON THE ROOF: CARIBBEAN WINTER FEST
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Cafe Circa
EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT
REVEL ATLANTA THIS FRIDAY – FREE ENTRY W/ RSVP
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: REVEL ATLANTA
THE SEXIEST NIGHTCLUB IN ATLANTA
LYFE ATL SATURDAYS [FREE ENTRY W/ RSVP]
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◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Lyfe ATL
#1 SATURDAY PARTY IN ATLANTA WITH THE BEST PRICES AND SPECIALS!
DOMAINE ATL FRIDAY – FREE W/ RSVP [EVERYONE INVITED]
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◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: DOMAINE ATL
THE ONLY MEGA CLUB LEFT IN GEORGIA WITH A DANCE FLOOR!
TEQUILA VERUS EVERYBODY | CIRCA FRIDAYS
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Cafe Circa
ATLANTA’S #1 FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY
The Circle of CEOs present THE ROOM
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Prime on Peachtree
Join us as we network, connect and collaborate for success! GET IN THE ROOM!!
In The Wild: Meet Me Under The Mistletoe
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Park Tavern
Get merry, single, & ready to mingle! The holiday season’s most festive singles night is here. Don’t miss the magic & mistletoe moments!
IRIS 10th Annual HOLIDAY Ugly Sweater Party w/ AVELLO@ BMH | Sat Dec 21st
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Believe Music Hall
Iris Presents: Ugly Sweater Party @ Believe Music Hall | Sat, Dec 21st!
BROWN SUGAR • 2024 FINALE at ROCK STEADY
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Rock Steady – Atlanta
The Final Brown Sugar of 2024
District Inaugural Holiday Ball
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: District Atlanta
A Charity Event Benefitting the Babey Drew Foundation
ATL Give Back Bash! Toy-Drive Charity Concert
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: 1959 Piedmont Rd NE
Get ready to party with a purpose at Give Back Bash! Join us for a live concert event where we collect toys to give back to our community!
Iris Presents: Layz “After Shock” Tour @ BMH | Fri, Dec 20th!
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Believe Music Hall
Iris Presents: Layz “After Shock” Tour @ BMH | Fri, Dec 20th!
Atlanta Sports and Ent. Career Expo with the College Football Hall of Fame
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: College Football Hall of Fame
The College Football Hall of Fame invites you to meet hiring managers from sports and entertainment organizations from the Atlanta area!
Community Honors Reception 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Out Front Theatre Company
Celebrate LGBTQ+ excellence at the 2024 Community Honors! Dec 18, 6-9 PM @ Out Front Theatre. SPONSORED BY AMAZON. Join us!
10th Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl: Atlanta, Midtown by Bar Crawl USA on Dec 21
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Registration at X Midtown (TEN)
Come get ugly with us this December 21st in Midtown
Girls Love Ama
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The Enjoyment Room
Amapiano, 3-step, afro-house, gqom ! The most authentic celebration of South African music.
Wristband Rendezvous | Grown and Sexy Game Night
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Suite Food Lounge
A grown and sexy game night where you can bring a date or find a mate!
Off Rip – Atlanta Screening and Networking!
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Tara Atlanta
Join Filmmakers Jadon Cal and Jake Jalbert for an exclusive screening and networking event of their latest film, “OFF RIP”!
Bespoke Her Business Shower | Business Launch
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: 75 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE
Bespoke Her is a platform for Women + Girls of all ages in the Business of the Arts and Entrepreneurship. Help Us Celebrate and LAUNCH!!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Dec Official Event (Year Ending Party) at Wild Heaven West End
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Wild Heaven West End
Hello Members,
Let’s celebrate the year-ending party and Christmas celebration at the most popular location in town: Wild Heaven West End!
We will have complimentary welcome drinks and a reserved indoor area for members to mingle. Please bring your friends and co-workers to join the celebration.
Parking:
A large parking lot outside the building is free and open to the public.
Taco Tuesday Karaoke Night-
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
Taco Tuesday Karaoke Night. Come out for our specialty tacos inspired by our menu stay for the most amazing Karaoke in the city!
Hike – Let’s End and Start the New Year
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
Come join us as we end 2024 and start 2025 with one of our favorites hiking activity Vickey Creek and with great company and conversation.
Hike the Vickery Creek trail network at Roswell Mill to two historic mills, a covered bridge, and a spillway waterfall in Atlanta’s Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
4.7 MILES (ROUND TRIP)
RELATIVELY MODERATE
DOG-FRIENDLY
For parking drive comp