Let’s explore social events in Boston, MA 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 Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Boston
Speed-Dating (Monogamous, 30-45): Wednesday, December 18, 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe
**###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here [https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/speed-dating-monogamous-30-45-wednesday-december-18-2024](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/speed-dating-monogamous-30-45-wednesday-december-18-2024) in order to attend###** This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won’t accurately reflect the actual number of attendees;(…)
Boston Security December 2024 Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Recorded Future
***Important Notice***
*All meetup venues we currently use require us to provide a list of names (First & Last) to their door security so they can check people in at the time of the event. We are also required to bring “a picture ID” that matches the name we provide at the time of registration. Please be mindful of this requirement and provide the necessary information to ensure a smooth check in(…)
Gut Renovation of a HISTORIC BOSTON BROWNSTONE! Come Join Us Onsite!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: 193 West Springfield St, Boston 02118
Hi Wealth Builders!
How often do you get to tour a full gut renovation of a historic brownstone in the south end? This property will consist of 2600 sqft across 4 levels with 3 off street parking spaces and a rooftop deck. Second floor dedicated to the primary suite only. The single family home with have a total of 4 beds 4.5 bathrooms when finished.
The developer is Andrew Litchfield, the owner(…)
Strategic Writing and Storytelling for Product Managers
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: undefined
Join us on Thursday, December 19 at 12:00 PM EST as Jack Appleman, prominent writing instructor/coach and author of a top business writing book, leads us in this fast-paced interactive webinar:
**Strategic Writing and Storytelling for Product Managers**
*Topics*
* The power of clarity and stories
* Engaging senior leaders in your organization
* Delivering a convincing message to secure buy-in fo(…)
EuroBoston Meetup at the HUB PUB
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: The Hub Pub
Welcoming all Europeans in the Boston area that are looking to make new friends, network and have fun!
The Hub Pub is excited to host us in the heart of Downtown Boston – 18 Province Street. There’s a variety of beverages available at the fully-stocked bar and also classic pub food. We have the option to use the larger seating area if we want extra space – we’ll post a comment on the event with o(…)
2024 Holiday Mixer!!
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Clarke’s @ Faneuil Hall
**\*PLEASE NOTE: New Venue and Time!\***
Please join us for our final meetup of 2024 as we come together to catch up and celebrate all the positive things that came out of 2024!!
We will be getting together in a casual setting at Clarke’s on December 18th at 6pm at Clarke’s at Faneuil Hall.
**Come to share your real estate goals for 2025 and network with other real estate investors.**
**Date:** (…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Boston!
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Scholars American Bistro and Cocktail Lounge
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 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(…)
Mysterious Masquerade Event!🎭 (Boston)
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Liberty Hotel
Hey there! Is this your first meetup? New to the area and or just have friends that won’t do things you are interested in doing? Come out and I’ll help make your time with us a breeze. Today we will be visiting Liberty Hotel at 215 Charles Street Boston, MA 02114 to meet and chat it up followed by live music and tons of fun!
**Calling all mystery lovers and fun-seekers!** Elevate your summer soci(…)
In-Person Conversation Club
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: 100 Cambridge St
Have you been looking for a place to practice your English in a conversational setting?
Look no further! This in-person conversation club is the perfect place to practice your English conversation skills. In this club you can expect to engage with other people about varying topics, receive guidance on the English language from an FLS Teacher and possibly meet some new friends.
FLS Boston Commons(…)
The Strummerville Ukulele Club at the Armory Cafe! Holiday Edition / 3rd TUESDAY
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Rooted Cafe
**TEMPORARY MOVE TO 3RD TUESDAY FOR DECEMBER.**
**This is due to overlap with Christmas and Hanukkah.**
Good citizens of Strummerville – we need YOUR help! At our Tuesday, December 17th meetup at the Armory, we are inviting YOU to take the stage and lead the group in a holiday classic song.
A couple rules:
1. One song per person, duo, or group. First come, first served. (If you don’t want to ta(…)
Boston Language Exchange | Make Friends, Learn Languages & Culture
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Dubliner Irish Pub
Learn a new language at this language exchange event!
Come and **make new friends** in a fun, casual atmosphere. No matter which country or background, you will feel welcome.
Socialise, share your knowledge or get new ideas on where to meet people or places to go in Boston.
**JOIN on the website for FREE entry** offers: [https://meetpeoplesocial.com/](https://meetpeoplesocial.com/)
**Join the W(…)
Let’s hang out and play Backgammon together — all levels of experience welcome!
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Aeronaut Brewing Company
Calling all people who want to play the world’s greatest boardgame — backgammon — or are just curious to learn!
We’ve done an amazing TWENTY-ONE of these, and each one has been a hit. Come join us for some more casual Backgammon play, in Somerville’s spacious Aeronaut brewery!
We’re going to do it on a WEDNESDAY night again!
Every meetup so far has been a blast, with a mix of people totally n(…)
Tech Networking Boston
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Bar Moxy
**Details**
**Attention attendees!**
**To register, use** [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-networking-boston-tickets-1006967546037?aff=oddtdtcreator)[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-networking-boston-tickets-1051069736877?aff=oddtdtcreator)or [Luma](https://lu.ma/e0p9wc9c)
Warning:
The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [this link](https(…)
Shut Up & Write!® – Saturdays at Bloc Cafe in Somerville (Union Square)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Bloc Cafe
**IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **We are usually inside at the long tables towards the back of the cafe.**
* **Seating is limited. It’s a public cafe so there’s not much we can do about this.**
* **The space is very air-conditioned, so you may want to bring a sweatshirt or something warm for extra comfort!**
* **You might want earplugs and/or headphones since they often play lively music at the cafe.**
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Easy Run (5–10km/3–6 miles) + Brunch + Networking
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: 77 Massachusetts Ave
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 21 cities
📅 Running + Networking events (…)
Saturday Language Exchange @ Kendall Squareでの土曜日言語交換
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: 325 Main St
（日本語は下）
Let’s chat in Japanese and English! We’ll meet in the public space by the Google building in Kendall Square and have a free-form language exchange. The location is just a minute from the Kendall/MIT Red Line station.
Please reach out if you have any questions!
日本語でも英語でも話しましょう！ケンダルスクエアGoogleビルの隣の社会スペースに集まって、自由な言語交換をします。この場所はケンダル/MITレッドライン駅から1分以内です。
質問があればホストまでお気軽に連絡してください!(…)
Bleed Green: Qlik Meetup & Celtics Game Night
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Hurricane’s at the Garden
Join us for an unforgettable night of data, community, and basketball! Qlik Meetup invites you to our **Bleed Green Event** on **Thursday, December 19th, 2024**, where we’ll kick things off with a pre-game tailgate party and end courtside, cheering on the Boston Celtics as they face the Chicago Bulls. The tickets to the game are on us!
### Event Details:
* **Date:** Thursday, December 19th, 2024(…)
Tech & Business Networking Boston
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Bar Moxy
**Details**
**Attention attendees!**
**To register, use**[ Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-business-networking-boston-tickets-1006965820877?aff=oddtdtcreator)[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-business-networking-boston-tickets-1051068533277?aff=oddtdtcreator)or [Luma](https://lu.ma/e0p9wc9c)
Warning:
The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow(…)
Open Project Night – Every Tuesday, In Person!
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Cambridge Hackspace
Welcome to Cambridge Hackspace!
Bring yourself, your ideas, and your projects—any projects!—to the Hackspace and hang out with kindred spirits who like to tinker, learn, and share ideas about making stuff!
No experience necessary, and no existing project required! We’re a place and a community when you can explore and develop your curiosity and interest in making things. Come try things out, lea(…)
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 Boston, you can try out Bostonusa.com, Visit-massachusetts.com, or Thebostoncalendar.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Boston, Massachusetts
BOSTON| “Defying Gravity” | One-Day Choir
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Arts at the Armory
No auditions. No judgment. No need for perfection. Just the joy of singing in harmony with a room full of beautiful humans.
“A Christmas Carol ” at the Omni Parker House
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Omni Parker House
Journey through one of literature’s greatest stories and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas!
José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Strand Theatre
Join José Mateo Ballet Theatre this season for our holiday classic – The Nutcracker!
Local 589 Holiday Party
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: IBEW Local 103
Get ready to celebrate with us at the Local 589 Holiday Party – it’s going to be a night full of fun, food, and festive cheer!
NACE Moneyball: A Noir Night
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
Get ready to step into an evening of elegance, mystery, and excitement at one of Boston’s most iconic venues.
PROJECT YADD
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Oceanside Events Center / Wonderland Ballroom
Taking the energy back to where it all started! THE MOST CLASSIC DANCEHALL PARTY IN THE CITY!
Local Mojo Boston Launch Party
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Lansdowne Pub
Welcome to the Local Mojo Boston Launch Party @ Lansdowne Pub. 5 bands come together on the best stage in Fenway @ Lansdowne Pub.
KNIME Business Hub for Spatiotemporal Data Science
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: CGIS South
Join us at the KNIME Business Hub for Spatiotemporal Data Science event to learn how to analyze location-based data over time!
The Big Dinner – Holiday Special – Drag Show at Dorchester Brewing Co.
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Dorchester Brewing Company
Join us at Dorchester Brewing Co. for a fabulous Holiday-themed night of drag, dining, and drinks – Hosted by Big Jahnelle and Big Atlas
Project Yadd (BVD)
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Oceanside Events Center / Wonderland Ballroom
Turn up the heat and feel the island vibes at the reggae dancehall party of the year! Good music, great energy, and unforgettable memories!
The Lights/Erik White
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Lizard Lounge
The Lights and Erik White live at the Lizard Lounge December 20th!
King Charles IV’s Coronation / end of RC exams!
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: BSMNT
Come celebrate the end of the dreaded RC exams and join us for a grand party in honor of King Charles IV’s Coronation!
DESI FEST 2024 – DAY FEST – BHANGRA VS BOLLYWOOD VS TOLLYWOOD @ ROYALE
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Royale
Get ready for the ultimate showdown between Bhangra and Bollywood music at DESI FEST 2024 – BHANGRA VS BOLLYWOOD VS TOLLYWOOD @ ROYALE
Serve Sibling 6: Rookies vs Vets
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Jacques’ Cabaret
Inspired by Big Brother with a duos twist, come watch a live reality show on stage!
DICIEMBRE 20- EL ANDARIEGO
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Oceanside Revere
DESDE COLOMBIA LLEGA EL ANDARIEGO CON TODOS SUS EXITOS, DICEMBRE 20 EN OCEANSIDE REVERE.
Holiday Sip & Craft Decoupage Oyster Shell Ornaments
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Break Rock Brewing
Grab your family and friends to join us for a fun holiday-themed Oyster workshop at Break Rock Brewing Co!
Cannabis Cabaret
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Jacques’ Cabaret
Drag, circus, burlesque, games, and a high-atus intermission. Bring your own munchies!!
Wine School: Burgundy babes
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Wild Child
All roads and palates lead to Burgundy.
Holiday Bacchanal Dinner
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Fairmont Copley Plaza
Toast the holiday season with a lavish multi-course Holiday Bacchanal Dinner in Fairmont Copley Plaza’s historic lobby.
SIP & STRUT X LORETTA’S HOLIDAY STRUT
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Loretta’s Last Call
Sip & Strut Was Created With The Vision Of Building Impactful Relationships, Merging Fitness, Food & Community In a Approachable Fun Setting
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Handel & Hayden Society Baroque Christmas Concert
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
Music
J.S. Bach: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 62
Graupner: Overture in F Major
Antonio de Salazar: Conceptio Gloriosae
Francisco Lopez Capillas: Cui Luna, Sol et omnia
Capillas: Canticum Beatae Mariae Virginis: Magnificat a 8
Juan de Araujo: Ay andar, a tocar, a cantar, a baylar
Performed by
Ruben Valenzuela, conductor
H+H Orchestra and Chorus
HHYC Concert Choir
The concert runs 2 hours inc
Museum Visit in Cambridge
◦ When: Sunday, Jan 19th
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