Let’s explore social events in Chandler, AZ 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 Chandler, Arizona. 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 Chandler
East Valley Tuesday Knight Chess Club
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Bobazing
Join the Tuesday Knight Chess Club. Learn fundamental strategies, tactics, and openings to help you become a more confident player. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to brush up on your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to learn and connect with fellow chess lovers in a friendly and welcoming environment. Come engage in a fun and educational experience that will take your chess game (…)
COME DANCE WITH US! Rhythm Edition Band!!!! @ O’Kelley’s! Fri, Sept. 13th, 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: O’Kelly’s
Are you tired of swiping through dating apps and going on boring, awkward first dates? Do you want to meet new people in a fun and exciting way? Look no further than the Singles in Gilbert Group’s event dance!
This event is the perfect opportunity to socialize, network, and potentially find love with fellow singles in the area. Whether you’re new to town or a longtime resident, this event offers a(…)
2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH REGULAR EUCHRE IN MESA
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Native Grill and Wings
Hi Everyone,
There Will Be A $2.00 Event Fee, We Will Play A Basic Version Of Euchre. Stick The Dealer Is In Play. Each Player Will Play With Random Partners And 2 Opponents. Each Player Will Deal Two Times Only. At The End Of Each Game, Each Player Will Record Their Score, The Losers Move To A New Table And Will No Longer Be Partners. The Winners Will Remain At The Table And Each Winner Will Par(…)
Join Us! A Special Event: Book Club Check-In
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery
An opportunity to invest in your personal journey towards empowerment and well-being!
Join PHX Women’s Personal Development Book Club and Support for a check-in, reflecting on the books read thus far, continuing any much needed conversations surrounding experiences, insights, and tips for integrating the lessons of these books in our day-to-day lives!
Then we’ll decide as a group what books we’l(…)
25-30s Pickleball Evening!
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Pickleball Courts at Pecos Park
Given how popular it’s been we thought we’d do another pickleball event at Pecos Park where they have 16 courts so lots of gameplay and little to no waiting for courts!
Starts at 6:30 but feel free to come/go whenever! All skill levels welcome, some of us have only ever played a couple of times. Usually a few spare paddles going around too but definitely bring if you have any.
Open invite to any(…)
Dinner at San Tan Brewing Company
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: San Tan Brewing Company
Let’s meet in downtown Chandler at San Tan Brewing Company. Arizona based, hand-crafted beers, and spirits. Try one of their burgers or the fried chicken with a Mr. Pineapple or Caramellow whiskey? Yes, let’s GO!
Look for the meetup signs out on the patio – I’m hoping that it will be below 100 by then but who knows? This is a reserved event so please RSVP responsibly. If you no show, we will just(…)
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, Chandler, AZ SATURDAY 9/14/24 🏎🏁🏆
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
Let’s go to Andretti Indoor Karting!
It boasts everything from indoor go kart racing, bowling, laser tag, and arcade games in a pay as you wish format. We will definitely sign up to do go- kart racing as well as either laser tag, arcade games or bowling depending on what the rest of the group wants to do.
Like always, please post on the event page if you’re running late so we know you’re still c(…)
Weekly Volleyball 2024 at Clark Park- Beginners Welcome
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Clark Park
Hey all,
Welcome back to our Weekly Thursday Volleyball for 2024! We are open to all skill levels ranging from absolute beginners to league players wanting some fun, casual play. All we ask for newbies is to try your best and take advice/tips in a positive spirit. During this Spring, play will be from 7-10 PM and once Summer comes along, we will change it to 8-10 PM to avoid the day heat.
Due to(…)
In The Works: Actors Reading Writers
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta
Phoenix Screenwriters Association, Inc Presents:
IN THE WORKS: Actors Reading Writers
A reading of excerpts from local writers’ scripts in progress…
read by local actors honing their craft…
Followed by feedback from the writers and networking for everyone.
WHEN:
Second Tuesday of every month.
WHERE:
Floridino’s Pizza and Pasta
Banquet Room
590 N. Alma School Rd. #35
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) (…)
AI Coding Workshop: NLP (ESR x GCN)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 19th
◦ Where: Mill and 3rd Street
**🧠 Learn to train [BERT](https://huggingface.co/google-bert/bert-base-uncased) for bias detection in text.**
* This will be a semi-technical coding workshop, and sneak peak into the NLP concepts we apply in our upcoming research paper, [GUS-Net](https://ethicalspectacle.org/research-project?id=1) (Sept. 2024).
**Study**: We’ll be walking through the training process in this [notebook 💻](https(…)
Grab Those Roller Skates! 🛼
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Skateland Chandler
Join us for a fun afternoon roller skating with our kiddos!! You can rent skates or bring your own. There are also bars to rent for those needing a little extra help skating.
Admission: $9.50
Skate Rental: $4.50
Please sign the wiaver if you plan to attend!
https://www.unitedskates.com/skateland-chandler/sign-waiver/(…)
Monday Night Country Lessons
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Tempe Eats
Monday, September 9th @ 7:00 PM
Get ready to kick up your heels and join us for an unforgettable evening of country dancing!
We are thrilled to host Country Dance Night featuring FREE dance lessons provided by the renowned AZ Boots and Dukes Dance Group . Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, these lessons are designed for all ages and experience levels. No need to worry if it’s y(…)
Arizona Data Platform Users Group Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
Topic:
Speaker: Joe Barth
Abstract:
Agenda
• 5:15-5:30pm: Networking
• 5:30-5:35 pm: Announcements & Intro
• 5:35-6:35pm: Presentation
• 6:35-7:00pm: Q&A, wrap-up
Bio:
is a Hybrid event(…)
Business Entrepreneur’s Networking (BEN) TUESDAY group
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: La Famiglia Pizza & Pasta
## Details
*IMPORTANT*: ***Before you RSVP*** ***to attend,*** *please confirm with the Organize*r that your category is open. We are an exclusive networking group. This means that only one person/business per profession will be allowed as a member.
You are welcome to check us out once before applying for membership. We are looking for highly committed business owners and sales professionals whos(…)
The Monthly Dev Lounge: Collaborative Conversations in Software
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Spokes On Southern
Meet us at Spokes on Southern for an informal gathering with software engineers and tech enthusiasts. We usually talk about recent developments in programming and share experiences in the tech field. It’s a chance to unwind and connect with others who have similar interests.
[Spokes on Southern](https://spokesonsouthern.com/) is a restaurant/bar with servers and a mobile ordering app. We like mee(…)
Pickleball at the Park (Thurs)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Pecos Park
I’ve been hearing about pickleball for awhile now, and recently had the opportunity to check it out with a different meetup group. It’s fun! Like a less intense version of Tennis. I’m thinking it’d be fun to get more into it.
These Outdoor Pickleball Courts in this park are free to use, first come first served. At the first roundabout, I take the first right/west turn and park there, then the pic(…)
THE HUB GRILL DINNER AFTER THE MOVIE 🎬 BEETLEJUICE..
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: The Hub Grill and Bar
Let’s enjoy dinner after the Movie BEETLEJUICE 🎬. The HUB offers various foods to enjoy..
If you are attending the Movie you will have first choice attending after for dinner.. others can attend if we have an opening. 🙂
Reservations confirmed per Daniel..(…)
GILBERT Shut Up & Write!® SE VALLEY, Thursdays @ 5:30 PM In-Person
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: la Madeleine
At **Shut Up & Write**, we’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. Be it a book, blog, script, poem, essay, dissertation, journal, resume, melody, or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you’ve written or give you unsolicited advice unless you ask for it from one writer to another.
Instead of just thinking about writing, (…)
STOIC STUDY GROUP – Ongoing
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: 1831 E Concorda Dr
This Summer we will be reading from **Seneca** and the book that the Group has chosen is **Letters from a Stoic** (Penguin Classics, 1969, Translation by Robin Campbell). Reading assignment for this session is **Letters 54, 55, 56, 63 and 65** (that’s page 103-124 if you have the paper copy).
If you prefer to receive notifications by email, please send your request to [email protected]
This group(…)
September East Valley SPOTLIGHT Event
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: The Abbington at Gilbert
We are excited to announce our September East Valley SPOTLIGHT Event on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 for a luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm hosted by The Abbington at Gilbert. This will be an inside dining room event.
Seating is limited! Please RSVP by September 6th by calling 480-520-3260. We look forward to seeing you soon!(…)
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 Chandler, you can try out Visitchandler.com, Chandleraz.gov, or Downtownchandler.org.
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Juice Plus+ Live Phoenix 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Phoenix Convention Center
Get ready for Juice Plus+ Live Phoenix 2024, the ultimate in-person event where you’ll experience the power of Juice Plus+.
Jodi Picoult in conversation with Jennifer Hershey: By Any Other Name
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Mesa Arts Center
Join us for a lively chat between two of the most beloved and bestselling novelists in the world! It’s sure to be a night to remember.
Art Social: Pumpkin Luminarias
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Vision Gallery
Have fun and make art in this relaxed class for adults!
Neurobiology of Trauma – ACVS Advanced Academy
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Desert Willow Conference Center
Learn how the brain responds to trauma and how trauma informed responses can mitigate these effects.
Ghoul’s Day Out: An Eerie Art Expo
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Silver Key Lounge, West Guadalupe Road, Mesa, AZ, USA
Ghoul’s Day Out: An Eerie Art Expo is a free art exposition and marketplace event focused on celebrating the best season of all – Fall!
IXL Live – Tempe, AZ (Sept. 10)
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Tempe Mission Palms – Destination by Hyatt
IXL Live brings a wealth of strategies and insights straight to you—all in one fun-filled day!
Owaken Breathwork: The Owakening, Phoenix, AZ
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 1733 E Northrop Blvd
A one-day live experience of Owaken Breathwork, guided by the founders; Lukis Mac & Hellè Weston.
Sip & Skate Midwest vs Southwest Skate Jam
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Skateland
The Biggest Roller Skating Party to Hit the Desert.
gas0 Live with SSGKobe in Phoenix
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Nile Theater
Catch gas0 live in Phoenix Arizona With SSG Kobe! Sounds by Dj Goth
Phoenix Children’s At One Yoga Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Mullett Arena
Get ready to elevate your spirit, flex your generosity and find your balance while supporting kids facing cancer at Phoenix Children’s.
Embracing Change Conference for Clinical Research 2024 (in-person)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Desert Willow Conference Center
Discover & transform at the 12th Annual Embracing Change Conference for Clinical Research! Join us on this epic journey!
Wheelwright | Local and Live!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: SanTan Gardens
SANTAN GARDENS PRESENTS: LOCAL and LIVE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 6:30PM FEATURING WHEELWRIGHT!
SanTan Gardens Presents: Brewery Brickmasters!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: SanTan Gardens
Come join us at our Brewery Brickmasters event and show off your Lego building skills!
SpicyReads Book Signing
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort
Come meet over 90 amazing authors during this 2 day event in Scottsdale, Arizona!
Unleashing the Brilliance for Entrepreneurship: A Forum for Women
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 1731 W Baseline Rd suite 111
Get ready to tap into your inner brilliance and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit at our forum designed specifically for women!
BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO YOU | A MOM’S MORNING OUT
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Bouldering Project
Join us for a moms wellness event offering a range of health, wellness, and beauty resources.
2024 Arizona Council for History Education Membership
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: ASU Chandler Innovation Center
Conference attendance is included in your annual membership! Please join us Saturday September 14!
IXL Live for Administrators – Tempe, AZ (Sept. 12)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Tempe Mission Palms – Destination by Hyatt
IXL Live for Administrators brings a wealth of strategies and insights straight to you—all in one fun-filled day!
Jaiteryx Live with SSGKobe in Phoenix
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Nile Theater
Catch Rapper Jaiteryx ! live in Phoenix Arizona With SSG Kobe
4th Annual Phoenix Latino Pride Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Heritage Square
4th Annual Phoenix Latino Pride Festival September 13th and 14th, 2024