Let’s explore social events in Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Charlotte
First Friday Meetup at Supper Club- November 1, 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Supperclub
Join us for our monthly First Friday Meetup at Supper Club! This is a great opportunity to unwind after the week, enjoy some delicious food, and connect with other professional singles in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Supper Club offers great food, drinks, and games, so there’s something for everyone!
Whether you’re new to the group or a returning face, this recurring event is the perfect way to bui(…)
Charlotte Tech Networking October Meetup at Queen Park Social!
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Queen Park Social
Meet other Tech Professionals in Charlotte at our FREE monthly networking event. This month we will be at Queen Park Social. We will be in the lounge area to the left when you walk in.
We’ll be handing out colored name tags at the event. Color of your tag denotes your work status.
Green is actively looking.
Yellow is not actively looking but would consider the right opportunity.
Red is HR/ Recrui(…)
😘 Monthly Singles Social 😘
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: 933 Louise Ave
Come join us for a Singles Social! The Royal Tot is a cool new spot! it’s a two story Tiki bar in the Plaza neighborhood. The rooftop has an amazing skyline view and is perfect for group photos.
Each event will have name tags and ice breaker games to help you start up the conversations!
See y’all there!(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Charlotte (recurrent link & event)
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Rí Rá Irish Pub
**⚠️ Recurrent event ! We are approximately 15/20 people / event !**
**🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat to participate (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 e(…)
Tour of Gateway Station
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Gold Line – Gateway Station Stop
October Bonus Tour: CATS has agreed to give us a tour of Charlotte Gateway Station, as it stands now, with all the tracks and platforms in place.
Learn all about the current state of Gateway Station and the exciting plans for its future as a mobility hub!
Bring your cameras, there is a nice view of our skyline from the raised platforms of the station!
(This will also be a great opportunity to a(…)
Charlotte Furs @ Post Halloween Party!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: 1224 Commercial Ave
Attention all! We are gathering together for a post Halloween gathering! Unfortunately this year Halloween falls on a weekday, and that’s no fun for most! So we are making a grand party afterwards. This is a paid to enter event as the space is not free to rent – so the earlier you RSVP the cheaper it is! Furthermore, food will be provided! Plenty of Pizza and candies! This is a Fursuit Friendly ev(…)
Making friends at Hi-Wire Brewing – Game Night
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Hi-Wire Brewery
Hey Charlotte, Making Friends is Hard, but it shouldn’t have to be! And it doesn’t have to be! Get ready to meet your new best friends this Thursday from 6:30-9 at the Hi-Wire Brewing, Southend Charlotte! From 6:30-9pm, “Making Friends Is Hard” hosts an evening of fun, games, libations, and of course, friendship! All are welcome, and we look forward to seeing you there! #MakingFriendsIsHard #Hi-Wi(…)
Monthly Board Game Night at Mugs!
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Mugs
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**Great Event For New Members!**
Come join us for a night of games, laughter and general chaos! All levels of gamers welcome. Bring your games or play some of ours. We tend to play shorter, more crowd friendly games and are always willing to teach you. Games usually available for play: Betrayal at House on the Hill, Carcassonn(…)
Five Buck Friday Swing Dance
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: First United Methodist Church
Gottaswing Charlotte is excited to bring back Charlotte’s most popular and longest running swing dance event, our Five Buck Friday Swing Dance.
These dances focus on the fun of swing dancing, without a bunch of pretense or pressure. Just $5 gets you admission to 3 hours of swing dancing with DJs playing the best toe-tappingest swing tunes ever recorded. Want to wear jeans and t-shirt? Great! Want(…)
Rhythmic Yoga
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Charlotte Yoga
***REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. See below***
Rhythmic Flow
with @YogaBuffy
The art of synchronizing breath and movement to the beat
Saturday, November 2
3pm-5pm
If you like Buffy’s “buttery” class flows or are just curious, this is the workshop for you! In this workshop, Buffy will break down the elements of this challenging, fun, meditative style of yoga flow, designed to help you cultivate strong(…)
Midweek Dinner!
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: El Puro Cuban Restaurant
Is there ever really a reason needed to get together and fellowship? Let’s meet and talk over some delicious cuban cuisine. What better boast to get through the rest of the work week. We will not hang out too late, promise 😁.(…)
Food, Fantasy & Film + Trivia Night
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Harris Teeter
Join us for a delightful evening of **Food, Fantasy & Film + Trivia Night,** Sponsored by **Coppola Wines** at **Harris Teeter Wine Bar** in Ballantyne. Led by the talented Johnson & Wales Alumni, **Chef Jermone Jackson.** Get ready to be taken on a journey through iconic cinematic dishes featured in movies, complete with a live culinary demonstration that brings the silver screen to your sophisti(…)
First Meetup!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Camp North End
Join us for the very first meetup of The Fulfillment Circle. This is an exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from each other, and take the first steps towards a more fulfilling journey together.
What to Expect:
Networking & Community Building: Meet fellow members, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections.
Fun and Engagement: Interactive activities to foste(…)
October Book Discussion: How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Cellar & Ale
Join us for our October Book Discussion. This month we will be reading How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix.
**What’s It About??**
When Louise finds out her parents have died, she dreads going home. She doesn’t want to leave her daughter with her ex and fly to Charleston. She doesn’t want to deal with her family home, stuffed to the rafters with the remnants of her father’s academic care(…)
JITP BOTM Oct 2024 The Great Divide/Cristina Henríquez
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: undefined
**\*\*\*RESCHEDULED FOR 11/2, 9:30 AM\*\*\*\***
Let’s meet and discuss our BOTM: The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
We can spend the first part of the meetup catching up with each other while we enjoy our beverage and pastry. We will go over book club biz and then commence with our discussion.
What it’s about (goodreads): An epic novel of the construction of the Panama Canal, casting light (…)
Beach Trip – October 29 – 31, 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: undefined
ASGA Pinehurst invites CSGA to the Fall Beach Trip.
# Beach Trip
Tuesday, October 29 – 31, 2024
12:12
Brunswick Plantation
330 S Middleton Dr NW, Calabash, NC
Hosted by ASGA Pinehurst
[800-332-8576](tel:800-332-8576)
Message from the Host
BEACH TRIP
29, 30, 31 October
Stay at Brunswick Plantation
29th – golf, 12:12, and lunch at Brunswick Plantation
30th- Breakfast, golf at Glen Dornoch, 9:53
31(…)
Monday Night Bike and Brews
◦ When: Monday, Oct 28th
◦ Where: Brixx Pizza
If you you are new to the group we do not park at Brixx. We park on Floral Avenue which is the road that runs between Outback Steakhouse and Moe’s off East Blvd
If you plan to go to Brixx after the ride Management at Brixx does not want us rearranging tables when we get there. Please see an employee when you get there and they will set up. Thank you for understanding their position. We do not wan(…)
Bound by Blood and Bone (Mörk Borg Adventure): Guest GM
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Get Some Game
NOTE: This is a special one-off event from our normal DCC Adventure drop-in campaign.
One of our campaign players Lon Palmer is getting behind the GM seat to bring you a one shot set in the Mörk Borg Universe.
Come play “Bound by Blood and Bone”, a Mork Borg one shot adventure. Mörk Borg is a fast-paced, death-metal old school role playing game of mayhem and destruction. This is a one shot adven(…)
Tuesday Trivia & Helene Donation Collection (Vaulted Oak Brewing)
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Vaulted Oak Brewery
WE…ARE THE CHAMPIONS…MY FRIENDS!!!
A few short weeks ago, our group of knowledgeable active Dads won the grand prize at Vaulted Oak’s weekly trivia night, so now we’re coming back for more! But this time, we’ve got more than victory on our minds…
Vaulted Oak Brewing is one of several amazing local businesses around Charlotte that’s been collecting supplies for all those affected by Hurrica(…)
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 Charlotte, you can try out Operacarolina.org, Charlottesgotalot.com, or Patch.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Charlotte, North Carolina
#TRICKS & BADDIES “THE BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY IN NC” THURS OCT 31 #PRINCE
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: 935 S Summit Ave
ALL BOOTHS TEXT #TRICK (910)476-5086 18+ TO ENTER 21+ TO DRINK Get ready for the biggest Halloween party in NC – #TRICKS & BADDIES!
World night club | 18+ | Halloween night
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: World Nightclub
18+ | hookah | patio | bottle specials | international night
Spooky Vibez: The Halloween Night Party
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Pinhouse
Get ready for a night of spooky fun at our Halloween party, filled with creepy vibes and thrilling surprises!
Trick or Drink: Charlotte Halloween Bar Crawl (3 Days)
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Bowlero
Barcrawlerz is taking over Charlotte this Halloween!
The Calling Drunk Dream or Nightmare
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Hive Night Club
Hottest urban Halloween Party in the Carolinas. Come join us in your scariest outfits for our costume contest cash prize.
WNL – Make No Apologies For Thyself: Poetry & Conversation
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Through poetic dialogue, the artists weave narratives that illuminate the enduring bond between the natural world and the practices of self.
CHARLOTTE BOLLYWEEN & DIWALI PARTY FT. DJ TRUX @QUEEN PARK SOCIAL
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Queen Park Social
Join us for Charlotte’s most happening Bollywood party at Queen Park Social Halloween & Diwali edition! Dress Code- your favorite character!
The Bonfire Weekend
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Route 29 Pavilion
Get ready for a cozy weekend filled with bonfires, s’mores, and good vibes!
Roastin’ for Research Charlotte 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Divine Barrel Brewing
Come enjoy loads of oysters, 2 great bands, an auction, & much more as Roastin’ for Research CLT returns to Divine Barrel Brewery!
Freak’d Out Costume Party
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Eden Of Plaza, Pecan Avenue, Charlotte, NC, USA
Get ready to show off your wildest, craziest costumes at our Freak’d Out Costume Party – it’s gonna be a night to remember!
TRICKS VS. BADDIES
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Club superstarz
Get ready for a showdown between the ultimate tricksters and the baddest villains in town at TRICKS VS. BADDIES!
Fright Night @ Morehead Social
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Morehead Social
Join Miami Mr305 Entertainment & Danielle from Outenlove Ent for their Annual Halloween Costume Party
4th Annual Fall Festival
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: 727 W Trade St
Get ready for the ultimate autumn celebration at our 4th Annual Fall Festival – a day filled with fun, food, and festivities!
Nightmare on Graham street block party! 3 venues 1 party!
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: 2016 N Graham St
2016 N Graham st Charlotte North Carolina
10:00-2:00
Shots on @unlinkable.cuda till 11:00 for everybody
Bottle specials
Curse of the Coven: Halloween Party for the Girls
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: Black Wednesday
Join the Inner Circle Charlotte, Black Wednesday, and Daily Dre for a witching hour you don’t want to miss.
FREAKY HOLLOWS presented by Cre88tors
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: 9013 Perimeter Woods Dr
CHARLOTTE’S #1 HALLOWEEN PARTY…there will be a haunted maze, shots all night, best costume..photographer on sight and much more!
Whiskey, Wine, & Fire – Charlotte, NC
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Ballantyne’s Backyard
Heat Up The Night…Relax Around the Fire Gardens and enjoy an inspired take on fire-kissed BBQ, specialty grilling, and drink pairings.
WBT’s Talktoberfest News & Brews
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts
Join us for WBT’s Talktoberfest News & Brews, where you can chat about current events and more with the WBT on-air team !
Nightmare on graham st block party! $200 bottles all night! Free entry with RSVP!
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Compound Clt
Get ready for a wild night at Nightmare on Graham St Block Party – $200 bottles all night long and free entry with RSVP!
ALCHEMY: Beyond the Veil of Illusions
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Queen Park Social
Join us for ALCHEMY: Beyond the Veil of Illusions, a Halloween inspired Dance Party.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations CLT Diwali – an Evening of Lights, NOV 2024 @ARBOL
◦ When: Friday, Nov 8th
◦ Where: ARBOL Eatery
Light Up the Night: Celebrate Diwali with InterNations!
We’re excited to invite you to our InterNations Diwali Night on Friday, November 8th, from 7 PM to 10 PM at Arbol Eatery in Uptown Charlotte!
Step into an enchanting evening as Arbol Eatery transforms with stunning lights and festive décor, bringing the vibrant colors and spirit of India to life. Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine, lively music