Let’s explore social events in Aurora, IL 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 Aurora where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Aurora
Let’s hike!
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Blackwell Forest Preserve
Let’s meet at Blackwell and hike for 7 miles at a brisk (3.5 – 4MPH) pace. Please dress according to the weather (in layers) and have traction devices for your boots. Bring plenty of water and a snack and we will stop at the halfway point for a break. Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome.
Park by the archery range.(…)
2/19 – INDY Bowling – February Birthdays Celebration – Fox Bowl – Wheaton
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Fox Bowl
**February 19th INDY50+ BOWLING – February Birthdays**
Wednesdays at Fox Bowl (Since 2014).
Not an official league – just bowling for fun and exercise .
**$11 cash** for shoes and three lines of bowling.
**MEETUP TIME** is 12:30pm or **EARLIER.**
***BE EARLY*** \- Helps us set\-up who bowls where\.
**\* \* RSVPs close at 10am, February 19th \* \***
SIGN IN on the INDY50+ list at the front desk *(…)
2/18/25 TUESDAY BATAVIA PICKLEBALL FOR ALL LEVELS @ 301 N. RANDALL RD
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Pickled Batavia
**2/18/2025 PICKLEBALL FOR ALL LEVEL PLAYERS…**
**\*\*\*\*\* NOTE NEW LOCATION AND TIME\*\*\*\*\*\*\***
**\*\*TUESDAY 1:00PM – 3:00PM**
**\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*NOTE THE TIME AND LOCATION \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\***
***NOTE… WE ARE SCHEDULING EVENTS AT BOTH WHEATON AND BATAVIA ON TUESDAYS.***
**INDOOR PLAY AT “PICKLED” BATAVIA**
**301 N. RANDALL RD.**
**BATAVIA, IL**
***IMPORTANT MESSAGE: IF (…)
2/18 Dinner at Tap House Grill – Oswego
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Tap House Grill
Let’s get together for an early dinner at Tap House Grill. They have a good menu, wonderful flavored beers plus other concoctions which I’m sure you will enjoy.
TUESDAY SPECIAL: All Burgers off the regular menu just $9.99
Have a look at the regular menu here:
https://taphouseoswego.com/410406
Please note there is an open parking lot just North of the corner they are located on.
They will graci(…)
2/21/25 BATAVIA..”Baby Dill-Beginner Group Lesson” 301 N RANDALL RD. BATAVIA
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Pickled Batavia
2/21/2025 Friday, Pickleball Group Lessons for Beginners Only.
**1PM – 3PM**
**Location:**
**Pickled**
**301 N RANDALL RD. BATAVIA**
**331-320-1034**
Pickled Inc. has opened its 4th location in the Geneva/Batavia area.
***Please watch the YouTube video on scoring below. It is very helpful as scoring is the most difficult part of the game. ***
The Cost is **$10.00** per person for 2 Hours.
Are y(…)
Eat, Drink, Chill, Repeat – Plank Bar & Kitchen
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Hotel Indigo
Plank Bar & Kitchen is locateded on the second floor of Hotel Indigo (near reception desk).
They serve Latin Fusion Tapas.
They have a great lounge and we can stay and chill or play some games.
Park in the parking garage if you cant find street parking.(…)
Fat Rosie’s Dinner and Drinks
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Fat Rosie’s Taco and Tequila Bar
Let’s have a great time at Fat Rosie’s for dinner! Just ask for the Tracy table.(…)
Troubleshooting WordPress: Tips and Tricks
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Northern Illinois University – Naperville Campus
Every website breaks at some point. It’s unpleasant but inevitable. Your problem could be a small glitch, an ugly error message, or a completely broken site that won’t even display.
If you don’t have elite coding skills, what can you do to get your website fixed and working again?
In this group participation/discussion, we’ll review some basic approaches to troubleshooting. We’ll teach you how t(…)
Board Game Night
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: St Charles Public Library
Join us at the library to play some board games! We have a pretty nice [collection](https://tinyurl.com/y7l4utft) or bring a favorite from home.(…)
BurbSec West – Sponsors Wanted!
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Granite City Food & Brewery
🚀🔐 **Unlock the Excitement at Burbsec West!** 🍻🎉
Are you ready for a night of geeking out, making new friends, and expanding your network in the world of infosec? Look no further—Burbsec West is the place to be, and everyone is welcome! We have **NO DUES, NO PRESENTATIONS, and NO PUSHY SALESPEOPLE OR RECRUITERS!**
👥 **A Community Just Like You:** We’re just like you, and you’ll fit right in!(…)
Naperville Networking Alliance “A Referral Group’
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: 1600 Maple Ave, Suite B2
Join us at the Naperville Networking Alliance “A Referral Group” for a specialized event tailored to professionals looking to enhance their business strategy. This event is designed to help young professionals navigate the world of small business ownership, achieve their goals, and build their professional development.
Network with like-minded individuals, learn from seasoned entrepreneurs, and g(…)
Duty and Obligations DISCUSSION
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Duty and Obligation DISCUSSION
2.22.25
9.30-11
Sweetwaters Coffee in Naperville
Join us as we discuss duty and moral obligation. What are they? MUST we be obligated to them? How does our worldview shape how we approach these?(…)
Board Game Night
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: 227 S 7th St
Join us for an evening of games, like Settlers of Catan or Dominion. Feel free to bring your own games, too!(…)
Karaoke at Bryans American Grill
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Bryan’s American Grille
**Karaoke, Bryans American Grill – PLEASE NOTE: Sign up is by email, not on Meetup.**
7pm at 2009 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove. Bryans is a small, quaint place with a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of choices for food and drinks, including starters like wings and rings. They do a great job with burgers and sandwiches, wraps, and pizza too!
Come on out and sing your heart out. Anybody can do it! Brin(…)
Business Networking and Building – In Person
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Pancake Cafe
Join us and meet business minded individuals working together to help each other grow. Bring plenty of business cards to pass out!(…)
Dinner & Drinks at Pig Dog Pub
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Pig Dog Pub
Welcome to Pig Dog Pub, Montgomery’s premier bar & grill destination since 2017. Nestled alongside the scenic Fox River, we pride ourselves on offering a relaxed atmosphere, genuine hospitality, and delicious scratch-made cuisine that keeps our community coming back for more.(…)
Books & Brunch – Nostalgia Edition
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Sweet Toast Café
Another installment of books and brunch – this one will be slightly different as we won’t set a specific shared book to read, everyone is invited to re-read an old favorite or any book they loved growing up to discuss and share!
Feel free to comment below with your ideas in case others would like to join you in your pick 😊
Please keep RSVPs updated! We have a larger group now so it’s more impor(…)
Third Tuesday Euchre at Sammy’s (Formerly Stilin’s) Pub and Grill
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Sammy’s Pub and Grill
**Join Us for Euchre!**
No partner? No problem! Our euchre gatherings are relaxed and flexible — come and go as you please. We mix up tables and partners throughout the night to keep things fun and dynamic.
We’re a group of fast-paced, seasoned players. If you know the game but feel a bit rusty, don’t worry! Brush up by playing online, then drop us a message. We’d be happy to arrange a Thursday ev(…)
R&B Soul Line Dance Classes ~ Every Thursday
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Annerino Community Center
Join me on Thursdays at my “drop in anytime” line dance class. I will teach you the lastest line dances with step-by-step instructions at a slow pace. This class is geared toward men and women of all ages. Great for beginners and will prepare you to gain your confidence in line dance. Don’t limit yourself, challenge yourself. Get a great workout while having fun!
Music: R&B Soul, Hip Hop, Jazz, PO(…)
Short Term Rental Subgroup Meeting
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Portillo’s Hot Dogs
Whether you own 200 units or have no real estate experience, anyone who has an interest in investing in short or mid-term rentals are invited to attend our monthly STR subgroup meeting. Each month we will have an open forum to discuss all things short term rentals. This meeting will provide a great opportunity to network with experienced real estate investors from all over the Chicago land area. T(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Aurora 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 Aurora on Enjoyaurora.com, Auroradowntown.org, or Aurora-il.org.
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NNU Celebrates Black History Month
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Naperville Public Library – Nichols Library
Join Antonia C. Harlan for a discussion based on her film “It Takes a Village, A Journey of Culture, Perseverance, and Courage”
Drag me to Brunch: Divas of R&B
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: El Jefe Leña y Mar
Get ready to celebrate the queens of R&B, the legendary and incomparable Whitney, Mariah, Beyoncé and Rihanna!
PETE ELLMAN BIG BAND with West Aurora High School
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: THE VENUE
Pete Ellman Big Band performs at The Venue in downtown Aurora with West Aurora High School. Join us for a night of jazz!
SHAWN MAXWELL with Traughber Jr High School
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: THE VENUE
Shawn Maxwell performs with Traughber Jr High School at The Venue on February 21st.
Latin Rock Night
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: THE VENUE
Latin Rock Night at The Venue on February 22nd.
DEAD NIGHT wsg Josh Olken, Kevin Campbell, Joe Day
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: THE VENUE
Join us for Dead Night at The Venue on the 3rd Thursday of each month!
Mini Door Steppers and House Music Extravaganza
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Levy Center
Get ready to step through the Mini Double Doors and groove to the best of Stepping and House music all night long at our upcoming event!
Deep Healing and Stress Relief: A Powerful Gong Meditation Experience
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Theosophical Society in America
Join Benjamin Savage for a transformative 60-minute gong meditation to release stress, heal, and expand your consciousness.
Splatter Art Party
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Makery Studios
Get ready to unleash your inner artist at our Splatter Art Party – a messy, colorful, and fun event where you can create your own art!
Acupuncture & Soundbath
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: 1222 Private Events
Join us for a relaxing session of acupuncture and sound healing on date!
Mr Dave Music (Family-Friendly Daytime Concert)
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: THE VENUE
The Venue presents Mr Dave Music performing an All-Ages show on January 22nd.
Galentine’s Sip & Shop
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Wine & Cheese Company
Sip fine wines, shop unique finds, and enjoy desserts at our Galentine’s event. A collaboration of Wine and Cheese Co + J.Joho Boutique.
Calling All Singles Yorkville Mike And Denise’s Pizzeria And Pub
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Mike & Denise’s Pizzeria & Pub
Join us for an exciting social mixer. Designed for singles in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. This is your chance to meet new people
✨ Double the Sound, Double the Healing ✨
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: 1222 Private Events
Get ready to double the good vibes with twice the music and double the relaxation at our event!
SECRETO SATURDAYS
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: 2 N River St
Ven y únete a nosotros en SECRETO SATURDAYS para una noche llena de misterio, diversión y sorpresas. ¡No te lo pierdas!
Marizol Terrazas En El Mz
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Mz bar & grill
Marizol Terrazas en el mz bar and grill con Empresario De Durango y banda Sincera viernes 21 febrero
Let’s Drink About It Live
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Black Door Pub
It’s time to set the record straight
Tai Chi – 12 Weeks Beginners Program
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Hot Yoga Naperville
Experience Tai Chi and Qigong, the most growing practices around the world!
Married Up Date Night (Naperville)
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Village Bible Church | Naperville Campus
Need a date night? We’ve got you covered! Laugh, connect & be inspired with Dan & Danielle Macaulay—love & fun guaranteed!
One-Day Choir: “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Aurora Public Library District, Illinois
Let’s sing together! All parts and skill levels are welcome.