Let’s explore social events in Austin, TX 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 Austin where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Austin
FEB Event✨Techtopia Social
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Southern Heights Brewing Co
Join 💫Techtopia Austin for our **Techtopia Social** where we will bring together tech enthusiasts, innovators, and industry experts to explore the latest trends in technology.
This event will feature an opportunity to meet 👋 fellow techies and learn more about the Austin Tech scene! Join us for a fun evening of networking and making new friends.
**🏢Venue: Southern Heights Brewing,** 6014 Tech(…)
Join us February 18th for FIESTA
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Capital Factory
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Welcome to 🎉 F.I.E.S.T.A. 🎉, short for Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Techies, and Austin Newcomers. **The Heart** of Austin’s Startup Community. Built by Founders for Founders: Providing a Competitive Edge through an Engaged Community.
Our mission is focused (…)
Austin LangChain February Hacky Hour @ Cosmic Coffee Saltillo
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Cosmic Saltillo
**Join Us for the February Hacky Hour!**
*Our Hacky Hour continues to explore fun places around Austin, February is Cosmic Coffee Saltillo!*
Our Hacky Hour is the perfect opportunity to engage, experiment, brainstorm, and work on fun projects with fellow LangChain and AI enthusiasts.
**Date:** Wednesday, February 19, 2025
**Time:** 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Location:** Cosmic Coffee, Saltillo
**Website(…)
Austin JavaScript
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Cloudflare
We would love to have you come [give a lightning presentation](https://forms.gle/HFDy3PvA7npwbwx96) or [present a battle deck](https://forms.gle/KFbF2NRtDivDQ9TH6)!
**Talk:** Simplifying React App Login
**Speaker:** Harsha Thirimanna
**Abstract:**
We will focus on overcoming challenges in implementing secure and efficient login processes for React applications. The session covers basic login func(…)
Monthly Social Mixer @ The Brewtorium!
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen
Looking to meet new people or just enjoy a laid-back evening with good company? Come unwind at the Monthly Social Mixer!
*Located in the beer garden outside the venue (around the side of the building) – look for the sign “Monthly Social Mixer”!*
We’re committed to making this happen every month, so come join us for laid-back connections in a friendly, welcoming space. Whether it’s your first tim(…)
Austin Singles – Meetup @ ABGB 🍻🍕
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The ABGB
Hi! Let’s meet at **ABGB** in **South Austin** for a laid-back mixer to mingle with other singles — we’ll be inside or outside depending on the weather. There will be conversation cards, if you choose, otherwise expect just a casual, friendly setting to meet new people IRL. See you there! ✨
**Drinks:** Beer, wine, cider, cocktails, and n/a drinks.
**Food:** There’s a [full food menu](https://the(…)
React Compiler, Animations and Automation FTW!
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Capital Factory (Omni Hotel Building)
**React Office Hours**
Starting @ 5pm we hold office hours. Come on by to get some help, ask questions, and meet other developers. Or just hang out!
**React Compiler – perfromance wins and losses (Mykyta Roilian)**
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Let’s dive into the React Compiler—the behind-the-scenes engine that will power React’s ability to transform and optimize your code. While React introduced some performance im(…)
Exceptional Singles Happy Hour (40s-50s)
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Lustre Pearl East
NOTE: the ladies side is full….
Intentional Connections: Singles Meetup at Lustre Pearl East!
Come out and join us for an evening of meaningful mingling with fellow exceptional singles! Let’s kick things off at Lustre Pearl for a relaxed happy hour from 6–8 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with other singles who are genuinely dating with intention.
Lustre Pearl has is in the hous(…)
Lean Coffee: Observability Tools
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Coder Austin
Rebooting for 2025! NEW LOCATION!
Monday is a holiday but Coder.com is able to host us on Tuesday, so we’ll mix it up this month and go back to Mondays for future meetups.
Got a question about Grafana/Prometheus/Datadog?
Got some cool dashboards you want to share?
Let’s get together and talk about the trials, tribulations, and successes we’ve had with observability tools. We can Lean Coffee or (…)
Drinks at Lala’s Little Nugget
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Lala’s Little Nugget
How about we grab some drinks at [Lala’s Little Nugget](https://www.lalasaustintexas.com/). Lala’s is a dive bar that has a year round Christmas theme. Here is more information per their website:
*In the heart of North Austin, Lala’s Little Nugget has been a beacon of Christmas cheer since 1972, founded by the beloved Frances Lala. The bar’s perpetual holiday decorations have long been the subjec(…)
Health Tech ATX Networking Event
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Baker Street Pub & Grill
Welcome to the first Health Tech ATX Meet up for 2025!
Calling all Austin Health Techers, Founders, Entrepreneurs, anyone in STEM fields (academic or industry), and those in health tech adjacent industries, come join us for a warm and friendly gathering of people working to build better technologies and systems across healthcare.
We meet at 5:30 pm at the Baker Street Pub on S. Lamar (in the poo(…)
JAM Launch Party & Music Showcase
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Central Machine Works
Mark your calendars for February 22, 2025, and join us at Central Machine Works for the **Joining All Musicians (JAM) Launch Party & Music Showcase**.
This free, all-day event brings together Austin’s music community for live performances, engaging discussions, and opportunities to connect with musicians, industry leaders, and other organizations shaping Austin’s music scene.
🎶 **Event Highlight(…)
Turn Up! CPG Happy Hour
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Hi Sign Brewing
TurnUp CPG Happy Hour @ Hi Sign Brewing
If you are a brand that is looking to showcase at the event, register here:
[https://forms.gle/dy16kwy2uXLh6yrN6](https://forms.gle/dy16kwy2uXLh6yrN6)
**Willpower**
Website: [www.drinkwillpower.com](www.drinkwillpower.com)
Instagram: @drinkwillpower(…)
20s & 30s Board Games & Beer Hangout @ Celis Brewery in Austin! 🍻
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Celis Brewery
**Looking for a fun and relaxed way to unwind midweek?** Join us for a **Game Night** at the Celis Brewey in Austin! Whether you’re a board game enthusiast, a casual player, or just looking to meet some new friends, this event is perfect for everyone.
* A variety of board games will be available (Codenames, Taboo, Cards Against Humanity, What Do You Meme)
* Feel free to **bring your favorite game(…)
Weekly Board Games at Pinthouse Brewing
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Pinthouse Brewing
Come join us for weekly board games in South Austin!
We’ll typically be playing medium-weight strategy board games that will take between 1.5-2.5 hours. Most games we play will go up to 4-5 players. It’s very likely that you’ll play 1-2 games based on the time.
Whether you’re new to board games or just interested in trying new ones out, we’re always happy to teach and share a great gaming experi(…)
Lower Bull Creek Hike
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Bull Creek District Park
Lets meet at Bull Creek and hike! Bring water and durable shoes. The hike will be just around 4 miles, we will be doing a loop of Lower Bull Creek.
Some Reminders:
-Well behaved pups on leashes are always welcomed
-The terrain can sometimes be rough or slippery
-You WILL get your shoes wet
-There are MULTIPLE creek crossings where we will be in ankle-deep water
Please be courteous to your fellow(…)
ATX Product Happy Hour – North
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Easy Tiger – The Linc
Hello Product Folks!
It’s that time of month for Product Happy Hour where Product Management enthusiasts come together over drinks to discuss all things product! Join us for stimulating conversations and refreshing beverages! We will be meeting at Easy Tiger **\- The Linc\.**
**When:** Thursday, Feb 20th, 6:00 PM
**Where:** Easy Tiger, 6406 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road, #1100
Hope to see you(…)
Hangout @ The Brewtorium
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen
Let’s do a meetup @ The Brewtorium! We can socialize, grab some drinks, and make some new friends! We’ve been here a few times before and it’s always a great time. The Brewtorium has a nice selection of drinks (including non-alcoholic) and a food menu as well. There’s a large indoor space to accommodate a large group of people.
The organizers will be there about 30 min before the meetup starts and(…)
South Congress Walking Tour with The Salty Doughnut Before and/or After
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The Salty Doughnut
**South Congress Walking Tour with The Salty Doughnut Before and/or After**
Saturday, February 22 – 9:00 am. All are welcome.
Meeting Point: In front of The Salty Doughnut: 2000 South Congress – Austin.
Meet people, see beautiful and historic Austin scenery, get some steps in, and have fun!
Join Robert, Michele, and a group of friendly people for a casual walk up and down South Congress Avenue (S(…)
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 Austin, you can try out Do512.com, Austintexas.org, or Austin360.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Austin, Texas
The 2025 Austin Modern Home Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Austin
We’re back for 2025, and it’s time to tour Austin’s coolest homes, and meet the architects, designers, and builders who made them a reality!
IntelliC0N 2025
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Capital Factory
IntelliC0N is inspired by prominent and trusted cybersecurity veterans in search of a forum to share information on the latest threat intel
Carnaval Brasileiro at Speakeasy
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Speakeasy
Carnaval Brasileiro, Austin’s insane Brazilian Mardi Gras since 1978, is like a rave with live music—mask up your Krewe and head out!
Nosferatu Festival 2025 – A Weekend of Vampires
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Kick Butt Coffee
103 years of Nosferatu – Weekend long celebration of Nosferatu and all things Vampire held yearly in Austin Texas
DS Tiger Baseball CASINO NIGHT
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Pecan Springs Ranch
Come support Dripping Springs High School Baseball with a night of gaming and fun!
Austin Swappin February Clothing Swap!
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Wanderlust Wine Collective
AUSTIN’S BIGGEST MONTHLY CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES SWAP!
Come swap with us!
TDA Legislative Day
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: The Royal Sonesta Stephen F. Austin Hotel
Join us for TDA Legislative Day where we’ll discuss important issues and advocate for change together!
Lunch & Learn: How to Start a Food Truck in Central Texas
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: City of Austin Economic Development Department
Join us for an insightful Lunch & Learn with The Institute for Justice, in collaboration with Black Makers Market. Interpretación en español
Painting Heart Boxes
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: The Hive
Decorate wooden heart-shaped boxes to store your treasures or give as a heartfelt gift.
Come join us for Southeast Texas Legislative Day in Austin!
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Texas Capitol
Location: Robert E. Johnson State Office Building located at 1501 North Congress, at the corner of 15th Street and Congress Avenue.
7th Annual Day Party
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: 5012 E 7th St
Get ready to party at our Annual Day Party 7 – it’s going to be the biggest bash of the year!
Tech and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential – Austin
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Parlor & Yard
Strive welcomes you to ‘Tech and Business Networking’, an event for tenured and newcomers at Parlor & Yard! Event is 21+. Limited Tickets.
Vintage Heart Cake Decorating with Charcuterie and Wine in Austin
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Mira Mira Venue
Hey Austin! Join Cake Classes TX for the sweetest evening, decorating a vintage mini heart cake and sipping on wine in East Austin
ATX Galentines: Heart Cake Decorating with Wine and Charcuterie in Austin
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Mira Mira Venue
Hey Austin! Celebrate Galentine’s decorating the cutest mini cake, enjoying charcuterie, and sipping on wine in East Austin.
The Art of Storytelling: Children’s Portraiture Workshop (Austin)
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The Camera Exchange (Austin)
Explore artistic ways to create emotive portraiture with a strong narrative foundation.
every.Word Poetry’s Open Mic ft. Treylieus Curry & Jamaal Rocke
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: The VORTEX
VORTEX Voices x e.W Open Mic Mondays @ VORTEX Outdoor Stage! Show 8-10PM | Poet & Musician Check-in 7:30PM. Share, perform, or enjoy!
Lana Ja’Rae from RuPaul’s Drag Race at Wanderlust Wine Co!
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Wanderlust Wine Co. – Shady Lane
Join us for our very first show in Austin, TX hosted by Cheeki Khant and Eileen Dover at Wanderlust Wine Co. Shady Lane!
HooDoo Studios Presents: George Harrison’s Fab Birthday Bash
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Saxon Pub 2024
Join us for an epic celebration of George Harrison’s Fab Birthday Bash!
Mix & Match: Networking Meet-Up for Healthcare, Self-Care, & Beauty
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: DAWA HQ
Connect with health & wellness professionals at our monthly networking meet-up hosted by DAWA Studios!
Ryosuke Kiyasu w/Easy Compadre and Phil Kegley – HowMuch?! Studios
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: HowMuch?! Media Studio
Join us for this intimate performance with international special guest Ryosuke Kiyasu!