Let’s explore social events in Buffalo, NY 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 Buffalo where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Buffalo
Friday Happy Hour!
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Colter Bay
Our weekly Friday happy hour continues with a stop at Colter Bay! Located on the corner of Delaware and Allen, this great bar has dozens of beers on tap, hand crafted original cocktails, and some delicious food. Come see what the buzz is all about, meet some new friends and join our great new group for Friday happy hour!(…)
Villa Maria College presents BGSJamXX
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Villa Maria College
Collaborate and make a new game in 48 hours at the 20th official game jam of Buffalo Game Space!
We want you to come create something awesome with us. No matter your skill level or interests, if you ever wanted to create art, music, or code for a game this is the perfect time to do it.
Villa Maria College is a center for creativity in Western New York through our programs in everything from Art,(…)
The (Spooky) Cereal Social @ Serendipity Labs co-hosted by Twipes
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Serendipity Labs Private Offices & Coworking
Join us on the 29th floor of Seneca One for your monthly morning serving of ‘Cheerios and did you knows’!
Celebrated on the third Thursday of the month, The Cereal Social is the best way to catch the views and network with the Serendipity Labs and Seneca One community of businesses.
Come network, and learn more. Coffee, an assortment of spooky cereals, and all of the milks!
**Co-hosted by Twipe(…)
Merry Meet and Greet
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Rising Goddess
An opportunity to meet other local witches/pagans/spiritual folks in the Buffalo, NY area.
You are welcome to pop in for a few minutes, or stay the whole time.
We will have a tea kettle available and plenty of variety.
a deck/book/whatever!
Come as you are, any experience level welcome.
There is no charge for this event!(…)
❤️🔐 Lock & Key Singles Event in Buffalo, Have fun, meet your love 🔐❤️
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Road Less Traveled Productions
❤️ SINGLES PARTY – Lock & Key Singles Event [🔐](https://emojipedia.org/locked-with-key)
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Our events have been featured on CNN, CBS, Axios, Miami Ne(…)
WORDISM ($5 Cash) Open Mic Spoken Word Event at Rooted Lounge)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Rooted Lounge
🚨 Doors open at 6:30pm. Starts at 7:00pm.
🚨 $5 CASH ONLY ADMISSION 💵
WORDISM, the Premier, Non-Competitive Open Mic Event for Spoken Word Artists.
New and Seasoned Artists are welcome!
Come early to socialize, secure your preferred seating, and get snacks and refreshments.
$5 CASH ONLY ADMISSION
For more information on Wordism visit www.BuffaloWordism.com
#buffalo #poetry #spokenword #ope(…)
Nietzsche’s
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Nietzsche’s
Sign up 8pm
Host: Jake Samson /Jake Piskor
Every Tuesday at 9pm, Nietzsche’s hosts a comedy show. Catch Buffalo’s best local comics at this legendary location. No cover!!
While the names and day of the week have changed, this Tuesday Showcase is the longest running comedy show in all of Buffalo. Every Tuesday from 9pm to 10:30pm local comedians of all skills level take the stage at Nietzsche’s o(…)
Networking with a Twist: Connect-Advance-Conquer
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Spot Coffee
“It’s not always what you know, it’s who you know.” This often quoted phrase has a negative connotation, implying that your talent is uniportant. This is, of course far from the truth.
This Networking Series will be all about our Members. What skill sets and expertise you have to contribute to the success of your career, business and\or non-profit agency.
This Networking Series will be about who(…)
MrGoodBar Sessioneers Group Run
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Mr Goodbar
Join Runners for group run from Mr. GoodBar with Mr GoodBar Sessioneers Run Club. All skill levels welcome.
Choose your distance.
Choose your pace.
And when you are finished,
Choose your beer.(…)
Dance Exercise Classes with Catherine, Thursday nights, starting 10/17/24
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Brounshidle American Legion Post
Want to have fun, meet people, and get healthy dancing?
Well then consider two offerings starting this October:
1st class: **Body Groove** \- Here we use various dance music to get our groove on in a quiet\, get down style\. I will demonstrate several dance movements per class for you to practice and then turn on the music and let us groove at our own pace\. These exercises will increase in diffi(…)
Kabab&Curry Indian Cusine
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Kabab & Curry
Welcome to
Kabab & Curry
Kabab & Curry offers delicious Indian & Pakistani cuisine to Williamsville, NY. Kabab & Curry has been recognized for its outstanding Food, excellent service and friendly staff.
Our Restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
There is a lunch buffet for $21.25.(…)
Secular Book Club – October 2024 – A Wrinkle in Time by L’Engle
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Center for Inquiry
CFI WNY Secular Book Club’s next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This quarter’s selection will be fiction.
We will be reading **A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle**
About the book: It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most di(…)
Mindfulness Meditation @ Be Embodied (Donation Based)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: 2790 Delaware Ave
Come join us at Be Embodied for a weekly mindfulness meditation practice that will include gentle movement meditation, breathwork, and stillness meditation! Accessible to all experience levels. Classes are donation-based- please register online and pay-what-you-can with cash in person.
[Register here!](www.bemindfulliving.com/mindflow-yoga)(…)
Personal Reading/Assessment
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: 238 Lexington Ave
Please read:
**Please let me know what time slot(s) you prefer by leaving a comment after you RSVP. This will avoid any confusion for others signing up. Scroll down to View Available time slots that are listed below.**
**These are individual personal readings and not group readings**
I am presenting a new approach to the Personal Readings.
I have developed my abilities to read the energy grids (…)
2 Birds 1 Stone – Mon Night Foos & Bills Watch Party
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Buffalo RiverWorks
Details for #MNF:
6pm Signup, warmups, tips & tricks happy hr
7pm Matches
Format: Draw-Your-Partner
You’ll get to play as many games/rounds as you’d like in the 2hr time frame, and each round you’ll have a randomly drawn partner. This is done with an app, which also keeps statistics you can use to track your progress.
Skill: Beginners & New Players. No prior experience required.
Learn from pro’(…)
Tuesday Night Games @ Wegman’s
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Wegmans
Newcomers are welcome to this friendly boardgame group that meets in the upstairs area of Wegman’s cafe every Tuesday to play board games!
Most players show up between 6:00-6:30 and frequently eat dinner here. The store is open until midnight for playing in, but players tend to wrap up their games around 9-9:30 and get a bit of grocery shopping in since it’s a week night. Many of the regulars do (…)
Buffalo Spanish – Los Sábados
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Dash’s Market
This is a Spanish-language conversation group for those who wish to practice and improve their abilities with the language. We maintain a relaxed, casual atmosphere, and usually talk about topics that develop spontaneously during the meeting, although members are encouraged to bring up any topic they wish.
Beginners and New Members are always welcomed!
Locations will vary, so please check the lo(…)
Euchre tournament at Strikers
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Strikers Lanes
Euchre tournament for up to 16 players at Strikers Lanes in West Seneca cost $6(…)
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 Buffalo, you can try out Visitbuffaloniagara.com, Stepoutbuffalo.com, or Newyorkbyrail.com.
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Dyke Nyte Buffalo Presents: HELL HOUSE
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Buffalo
Infernal Queer Soiree
Buffalo Fashion Week Presents: Fashion On The Field
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Nardin Indoor Athletic Complex
Get ready to cheer at Fashion On The Field! A sports-themed fashion show where guests can expect sporty styles and breathtaking performances
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN Masquerade Silent Disco @ The Statler – 10/18/24
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Statler Buffalo
Oh – we know it’s actually Haunted. That’s the point… join us… if you dareeeee 😉
Rhinoceros, Spaced, Violent Way, Exhibition, Final Declaration, Selfish Act
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Amvets Medallion Post 13
Buffalo’s RHINOCEROS returns to Amvets Post 13 with special guests Spaced, Violent Way, Exhibition, Final Declaration and Selfish Act
Art Meets Jazz Fall Series
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Beebe’ at the Gallery
Get ready for the fusion of jazz while enjoying yourself in the captivating world of art at Beebe’s at the Gallery.
Quidditch Crawl – A Party of Witches & Wizardry
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Downtown Buffalo
Join us for a magical night of wizardry and fun as we party and celebrate all your favorite wizards and witches
Buffalo Lock & Key Singles Party Age 24-49 ♥ at Road Less Traveled Productions Theater Bar New York
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Road Less Traveled Productions Theater Bar
Woman gets locks, men get keys, unlock & meet your match! New friends, Romance, maybe the LOVE of Your Life! The ORIGINAL TRADEMARKED EVENT.
Tasting Class: Campania Whites vs. Toscana Reds
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Premier Wine & Spirits
Get the best of Italy as we contrast the beautiful white wines of Campania with some celebrated Tuscan reds. Marco Irato will be our host.
Spooky Themed Cocktails – Cocktail Class in the Barrel Room
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Hartman’s Distilling Co.
Learn how to make spooky themed cocktails!
AdMonth Week 3: American Advertising Awards Workshop
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: FIFTEEN
Be the first to know award show changes and get your questions answered on how to submit work most efficiently and effectively.
Made for More – Women’s Transformational Summit
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: The Oaks At South Park
Unleash your potential! Gain confidence, define purpose, master leadership, and create success without burnout at this transformative event.
Wurlitzer History Tour and Ghost Investigation
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Platter’s Chocolate Factory, Niagara Falls Boulevard, North Tonawanda, NY, USA
Join us for a thrilling night exploring the fascinating history of Wurlitzer while embarking on a ghost investigation!
SILK SCREAMS presents NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (Sat Oct 19- 7:30pm)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: The Screening Room Cinema Cafe
SILK SCREAMS presents NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984- New Restoration)
WNY Domestic Violence Awareness & Hope Walk 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Distinct Boot Camp
Join us for the WNY Domestic Violence Awareness & Hope Walk to raise awareness and spread hope in our community!
Haunted History Ghost Walk: Allentown
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Allen St Hardware Cafe
Occult Architecture and Victorian Intrigue!
Spirits of the Dead
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Ghostlight Theatre
Our annual fall fundraiser makes it return to The Ghostlight Theatre for 2 weekends this Halloween Season.
Tuesday Night Impact with Eric Adams
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Picture Your Walls
Join us for food, refreshments, networking, and a motivational speech by Eric Adams!
Graveyard Get-Down 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: 173 Kimberly Ave
Get ready to dance among the tombstones at the Annual Graveyard Get-Down – it’s gonna be a spooky good time!
A NIGHT TO SIT, SIP AND SAVOR WITH SWEET
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: St George Orthodox Catholic
Come out and enjoy Sweet Assassin’s introduction to holiday cocktail season. Music, food and treats included with ticket purchase.
Tim”s Beer Show
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Pizza Plant Italian Pub – Williamsville
Welcome to Tims Beer Show, where we’ll be sampling learning about an awesome variety of brews, while enjoying good vibes and great company!