Let’s explore social events in Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Baltimore
HoCo Asians Kick-Off Meet & Greet in Old Ellicott City!
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Sugar Plum Tea & Pastry
Welcome to the HoCo Asians group! To kick off our first official event as a group, let’s meet and chat over boba and desserts at the Sugar Plum Tea & Pastry in Old Ellicott City! (8191 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043).
This event is a casual way of getting to meet and know each other in a chill atmosphere. As the first organizer for the group, I’m excited to also share my thoughts around the gro(…)
Code & Coffee Symposium: Is AI beneficial to society?
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: FastForward U, Johns Hopkins University
Come join us for our first Symposium! We’ll be discussing the following topic: Is AI beneficial to society? Our panel is comprised of 4 experts from various backgrounds; **[Jim Keeney](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dapttech/), [Iris Gupta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iris-gupta-5b422a190/), [Daniel Hunter](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hunter-bb183485/) & [Ryan Lafferty](https://www.linkedin.co(…)
Guiness Factory Meetup-Elkridge
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Guinness Open Gate Brewery
All:
Let’s get together and celebrate fall at the Guiness Factory in Elkridge. We will be in the outdoor seating area in the picture I attached. They have good food and of course the world famous Guiness beer. Hopefully it will be a beautiful fall October day. We will go inside if there are weather issues.
I am starting the event at 2:00pm, if any of you can get there around 1:30 or so we can tr(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Baltimore
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Hard Rock Cafe
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)
Skip the Small Talk at Monument City Brewing: Thursday, October 17, 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Monument City Brewing Company
**###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here [https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-at-monument-city-brewing-thursday-october-17-2024](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-at-monument-city-brewing-thursday-october-17-2024) in order to attend###** This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won’t accurately reflect the a(…)
Baltimore Cocktail Club at Kenwood Tavern
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Kenwood Tavern
Join us at Kenwood Tavern for amazing craft cocktails and ambience to match. The menu changes frequently but the classic cocktails are always represented. Kenwood Tavern has limited food so we will plan to get food at a nearby restaurant before or after. https://kenwoodtavern.com/(…)
Board game night at R House
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: R. House
Bring your favorite game along for us to play. See you all there!(…)
Dinner at Toki Underground, Upper Waverly
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Toki Underground
Toki Underground is one of those places you just must go to. They serve up some of the best ramen and sushi in the city in a place with a super cool vibe. Think skateboards on the ceiling people. Read more here: https://www.tokiunderground.com/menu
As usual, DO NOT no show. You must cancel a full 24 hours in advance so someone else can take your spot. Street parking is available.(…)
Passive Cash Flow For Life Through Real Estate Meetup Event
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Guinness Open Gate Brewery
**\*Event Title: 9 Ways to Identify A Winning Market: Real Estate Insights at the Guinness Brewery\***
**\*Date & Time:\* October 16th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM**
**\*Location:\* Guinness Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227**
**\*Admission:\* Free / RSVP Required**
**\*Event Description:\***
Are you ready to elevate your real estate game? Join us for an engaging evening at the iconic Gu(…)
Profs & Pints Baltimore: Japanese Ghosts and Goblins
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Guilford Hall Brewery
[Profs and Pints Baltimore](https://www.profsandpints.com/baltimore) presents: **“Japanese Ghosts and Goblins,”** a spooky evening of introduction to the spirits of Japanese folklore, with Michele M. Mason, associate professor of Japanese cultural studies at the University of Maryland, College Park.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://profsandpints.t(…)
Friday Bar Stroll in Old Goucher/Remington – Baltimore
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Dutch Courage
**Let’s spend 1 – 2 hours each at Dutch Courage, Fadensonnen, and W.C. Harlan. Happy Hour at Dutch Courage is at the bar and ends at 6pm.**
*There’s no attendance limit for this Meetup, but I only have 6 seats reserved to eat at Dutch Courage at 615pm.* The first 6 to RSVP and show up will get those seats. We do not have reservations at the next two stops. Feel free to join us at any time during (…)
Baltimore Silent Book Club Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Old Major
Join us for the next Baltimore Silent Book Club meeting!
Feel free to bring a book to swap!
The same “rules” and format apply:
Bring a book, grab a bite/food and enjoy reading your book in the company of fellow book lovers!
The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with introductions and eating/drinking.
The silent reading hour will run 7:30-8:30 p.m. Afterward, feel free to stick around for mingling (…)
Pizza Quest–Matthew’s Pizza
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Matthew’s Pizza
Yet another recommendation from our discerning diners is Matthew’s Pizza near Patterson Park. The plan will be for each person to order individually and then hopefully picnic in the park! We may switch the date if it looks like rain so we can squeeze the last bit of joy and good weather out of the season.(…)
Monday night board games
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Fish Head Cantina
**First timer? Read the FAQ below!**
**Q: Is this event free?** A: Overall, yes, until you get addicted and start buying games too! There is an expectation to at least buy a drink from the Cantina. They work hard to keep up with us and we want to support them as well. Buying food is better, but a drink would be expected. If you cannot afford a drink one week, try for another week.
**Q: Where is e(…)
Beginner tennis at Druid Hill 6-8
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Druid Hill Park Tennis Courts
All levels welcome. I’ll be there at 5:30 for weather check, warm up and drills.(…)
French Tarot card game
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Inn at The Colonnade Baltimore – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
This is a LIVE AND IN PERSON EVENT!
Come out and play. Come learn how to play. BonJour Tous! What is Tarot, the card game? NO we are not going to read your cards, tea leaves or palm, and quite frankly my Crystal Ball has been cracked for a while now. But we are going to play French Tarot. A card game that is trick based and includes bidding. The deck holds 76 cards and they are all distributed bef(…)
Baltimore Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Little Havana
Typically hosted on the 3rd Thursday of each month, this is a casual and low-key event to network with the Baltimore Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) community. This event is well-suited for anyone in the ETA space – entrepreneurs just starting their journey, current SMB owners looking for a bolt-on or exit, seasoned investors, and more.
I will arrive early at Little Havana and set up a(…)
Film Night at BSFS:
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Baltimore Science Fiction Society
Come to BSFS Film Night! We’re presenting films the way they used to back in the day. Ten months of the year (July through April) we’ll show a feature film preceded by serial film episodes and indie shorts and followed by animated shorts and discussion.
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 7:00PM at the BSFS HQ building, we’ll be screening SF favorite and cult classic feature films and new Indie Sh(…)
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 Baltimore, you can try out Baltimore.org, Baltimoresun.com, or Events.baltimoremagazine.com.
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Baltimore LOVE Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Baltimore Peninsula
FALL-N-LOVE Fest
“Autumn Edition”
Come celebrate all things LOVE in Baltimore at our festival filled with music, art, and community vibes!
RPEMS race for the future
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: 210 Key Hwy
Join the RPEMS team at the Baltimore Running Festival in October 2024 as we raise money to make things happen at our school together!
2024 National Conference on Adolescent Sleep & School Start Times
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Loyola University Maryland
Ensuring the successful implementation of safer and healthier school start times, happening across the country and internationally.
Live RNB & Hip Hop with Top 5 Band & Will Spence the Saxophonist
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: El Guapo
Get ready for a night of live RNB & Hip Hop vibes with the top 5 DC band and the smooth sounds of Will Spence on the saxophone!
The Cindy J Expo: Creating Beauty Together
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: 1100 Wicomico St
Join us at The Cindy J Expo to collaborate, inspire, and celebrate beauty together!
Live Jazz & Wine Tasting
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: 402 N Howard St
Join us for a chill evening of smooth jazz vibes and delicious wine samples
Understanding, Uncovering and Undoing implicit bias: Working toward equity
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Foundations Medical Adult Day Care
Join us to dig deep into our biases, learn how they affect our actions, and work together to create a more equitable world!
Bazaar Esoterica Masquerade Ball
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: The Peale
Explore a mystical world filled with unique treasures, magical artifacts, and spiritual experiences at Bazaar Esoterica!
Executive Fusion
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Porsche Hunt Valley
“Executive Fusion” is where NEC & HTO bring the C-Suite Organizations & the Elite Trade Businesses together.
BALTIMORE OFFICIAL SILENT PARTY
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: SOUL STREET
3 LIVE DJ’s PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE HIP HOP, R&B AND BALTIMORE CLASSIC HITS.
Preservation Maryland’s Phoenix Rising 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: The Loom
Join Preservation Maryland for a night of celebration and entertainment at its annual fundraising event, Phoenix Rising!
Southeast CDC ZOOM Homebuyer Workshop October 15 & 17, 2024 – 5PM-8PM
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Zoom
Workshop for First-Time Homebuyers: Learn everything you need to know about the homebuying process!
Beethoven Reimagined
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Pianist Hui-Chuan Chen performs the Hammerklavier Sonata and a world-premiere of Daniel Pesca
Charm City Care Connection 15th Anniversary Celebration!
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Charm City Care Connection
Come celebrate 15 years of connecting and caring in Charm City at our anniversary bash!
BMORE GIRLY: NETWORK SOCIAL REVISE & REVISIT BRUNCH
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Refocused Space
Join us for a fun and girly networking brunch to catch up, meet new friends, and revisit our goals together!
BON’s 2nd Annual Fall Into Networking Event
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Nick’s Grandstand Grill & Crabhouse
Join BON and CBNB for the 2nd Annual Fall Into Networking Event, where you can meet new people and make valuable connections!
Illusions Drag Brunch and Show
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Mother’s Federal Hill Grille
Join us for a fabulous drag brunch and show full of illusions and entertainment! Featuring the best in local and National Entertainment.
POPULAR SATURDAY COMEDY SHOW
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Soul Street
POPULAR SATURDAY IS THE MOST LIVE AND FUNNIEST COMEDY SHOW YOU WILL COME TO WITH AN AFFORDABLE PRICE! SAFE PLACE THAT FEELS LIKE A PARTY
Fashion Meets Art
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Motor House
Motor House’s 3rd Annual Fashion Show. An evening of amazing local art and fashion.
Whiskey, Wine, & Fire – Timonium
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Maryland State Fairgrounds
Heat Up The Night…Relax Around the Fire Gardens and enjoy an inspired take on fire-kissed BBQ, specialty grilling, and drink pairings.