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
Backpackers Club: International Travel Tips & Stories
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Thomas Street Tavern
Join us for an evening of new connections and sharing stories around international travel. Whether you’re dreaming of exploring new countries, looking for travel companions, or just want to meet like minded individuals in CLT, this meetup is perfect for backpackers at heart. We’ll discuss outdoor adventures, culture, travels; all to recreate the hostel experience at home. Bring your favorite trave(…)
Board Game Night! (@Vaulted Oak Brewing)
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Vaulted Oak Brewing
Come join us for some friendly competition as we play some card/board games at Vaulted Oak Brewery! We will have a variety of small group games. Just find Justin if you want help learning a game! Feel free to bring your own as well!
**Start Time:** 6:30pm (No problem if you will be late. Please just say so in the chat!)
**Parking:** There is parking near the building.
**When you arrive:** Pleas(…)
November Happy Hour
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Queen Park Social
Join us for a happy hour social event at Queen Park Social!
Enjoy a great selection of beer, wine, cocktails, NA options, and delicious food while we hang out in the lounge area. There are plenty of games to play as well if that’s your speed, or else come for the conversation & meet new friends!
**PARKING:**
There is a small parking lot at Queen Park Social, along with plenty of street parking in (…)
November Book Discussion: Come Closer
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Rosies Wine Garden
Ready to be haunted? Join us for a night of chilling conversation as we dive into *Come Closer*, Sara Gran’s dark and deeply unnerving novel. A quiet life begins to unravel as Amanda starts hearing strange noises and experiencing urges that seem foreign—and dangerously powerful. Is it just stress, or something far more sinister?
Come prepared to shiver as we explore themes of identity, control, a(…)
“We So Fancy” Uptown Bar Crawl
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Customshop
This Uptown crawl is absolutely dripping with class! Here’s a polished breakdown of the evening:
Uptown Charlotte’s Most Elegant Bar Crawl:
1. The Custom Shop (Elizabeth): Park in Elizabeth and begin with a refined cocktail at this intimate spot. Their charcuterie boards pair beautifully with the drinks, setting an elevated tone right from the start.
2. Gold Line Uptown: Hop aboard the Gold Lin(…)
Charlotte REIA – B.I.G.- Beginner Investor Group
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Hawthorne’s New York Pizza and Bar Meridian Place
Beginning Investors Group (BIG) is an educational and networking special interest group for new investors who are just getting started in real estate investing as well as “new again real estate investors who’ve taken a few years off and are looking to get back in the game.
BIG is hosted by Linda Dana, President of the Charlotte REIA, who will be bringing in local and national real estate experts (…)
Boozey Bingo
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Mito Station
Just like it sounds, Bingo and Cocktails! Every round you get a craft cocktail with your bingo card. Get a BINGO and win additional drinks. There’s five different concoctions, drink them all in a row and you win!
Food will be available from the Mito Station cafe.
Please drink responsibly. Consider a taking a ride share or public transportation.
Designated drivers may play for free.
Parking is (…)
Making Friends at Free Range Brewing – Game Night!
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Free Range Brewing
Making Friends is Hard but it shouldn’t have to be! Join us atm Free Range Brewing for another exciting installment of Charlotte’s Number #1 game night. Whether you are new to town, a lifelong resident, or anywhere in between,we welcome you to join us and play some games like Cards Against Humanity, Tell me without telling me, Uno. While we welcome anyone, this Meetup is particularly well suited f(…)
Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child (registration required)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: 7100 Forest Point Blvd
Before the millions of shoebox gifts that Samaritan’s Purse collected can be shipped around the world, each one has to be carefully inspected and made ready by volunteers like you.
**We have 6 individual spots reserve for this shift**. **You must register for one here to participate:** [https://www.occvolunteersignup.com/VolunteerSignUp/IndexGroup?rg=b3bd544baf8a4243a2c69faa4851259e](https://www.(…)
🌟 What’s New from Microsoft Ignite for Microsoft 365 🌟
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
🌟 **We’re Back! What’s New from Microsoft Ignite for Microsoft 365** 🌟
We missed you, and we’re thrilled to be back in action with our amazing community! And this time, we’re teaming up with our friends from the Charlotte M365 User Group to bring you an extra-special event packed with fresh insights and exciting announcements from Microsoft Ignite. 🤯
✨ **What to Expect:**
• **The future of th(…)
Sip & Socialize: Sycamore Edition
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Sycamore Brewing
Join us for our much-loved “Sip & Socialize” evenings, where the stars of the show are fine beverages and fantastic friends! 🥂✨
These evenings are designed for you to loosen up, exchange tales, and clink glasses to new bonds and upcoming adventures. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or it’s your first time stepping out, our gatherings are the perfect opportunity for you to forge co(…)
Past Lives! How have they affected you? What is past life regression?
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Amélies French Bakery & Café Park Road
Do you remember your past lives? If so how is it affecting your life? Have you healed from your past life??
Let’s connect and share our stories so that we can heal and grow together!
Learn how to heal your past self!
Also we are meeting at a business. Please keep good business etiquette and make a small purchase before the event starts.
Also please don’t bring in outside food or drink.
If you ca(…)
Entrepreneurs Connect
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Be Social
The Entrepreneurs Connect networking event aims to create a vibrant space where aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners can come together to share ideas, seek mentorship, and explore collaboration opportunities. With a focus on inspiration and partnership, this event will facilitate meaningful connections that can lead to innovative ventures.
This event is for Aspiring Entrepreneur(…)
Learn about making cool games, network, and chill
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte
Hey!
Come out and learn about game development (Video games, board games, fun games).
Or come out and share about what games you’ve been working on, games played recently, technology, the games industry, development tools, hobbies, and connect with others who make games.
Check out the other events we have with POTIONS & PIXELS for game makers and developers to network and show off their stuff!
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Beyoncé
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Barrel Room
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Charlotte. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Beyoncé at The Barrel Room under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Ticket prices at $38-$77.50 depending where you sit, and can be purchased here:
[Purchase tickets here](https://feverup.com/m/157348?srsltid=A(…)
SHE TALKS TO FISH – book author to speak
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Jesse Brown’s Outfitters
Before we hear about the hatcheries, come join Brian Hester as he reads and signs his book, **She Talks to Fish.** Set in the North Carolina mountain town of Boone, NC, this new book celebrates a young, African-American girl who is impacted by the sport of fly fishing in the 1980’s. Inspired by his time in the mountains & his career teaching & mentoring young people, this book has the ability to o(…)
Designing CLT with Umbraco: Innovating Web Design in Charlotte
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Town Brewing
Join us on **November 20th, 2024**, for an exclusive evening of creativity, innovation, and collaboration at **“Designing CLT with Umbraco”**, hosted by **A Cultivated Mindset** in partnership with **Umbraco**.
This event is tailored for **creative directors, web designers, and digital innovators** who want to explore the cutting-edge possibilities of web design and content management. Discover h(…)
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.
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WNL: Jazz From the Heart
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
A live, in-gallery jazz show and conversation that merges the contributions of jazz legends with iconic visual artists.
Legacy, Love, & Light
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, Scott Futrell Drive, Charlotte, NC, USA
We are thrilled to invite our chosen family and guests to join us for our upcoming convention where we will celebrate our accomplishments.
#BADDIES “STOPLIGHT PARTY” FRI. NOV 22nd @ SUPERSTARZ
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: 935 S Summit Ave
Get ready to show off your relationship status at our #BADDIES “STOPLIGHT PARTY” on Fri. Nov 22nd @ SUPERSTARZ! Booths (910)476-5086 18+
Talent Jam Charlotte
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts
Connecting talented individuals with the innovative companies that need them through dueling 60 second pitches.
#NAUGHTYGRAS 704 ” THE LITTEST BEAD PARTY EVER ” NOV 23rd @704DOMAIN
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Starlight Lounge & Night club
Get ready for the wildest bead party in town at #NAUGHTYGRAS 704 on Nov 23rd @704DOMAIN – it’s gonna be lit! BOOTHS (910)476-5086
South Charlotte Partners Breakfast Club – November 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Hestia Rooftop
A monthly breakfast, networking and presentation event highlighting experts & business leaders in Charlotte.
Charlotte Social Hour: UPTOWN MIXER
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley – Charlotte
The best professional Mingle in Charlotte
CBEX : Business Owners – Overcoming a Lonely Planet
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Suffolk Punch Brewing – SouthPark
Join CBEX at “Business Owners – Overcoming a Lonely Planet!” and learn why peer to peer insight and advice is crucial to growth.
Dave Hause Acoustic Trio with Tim Hause (Guaranteed Seats & SRO)
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Evening Muse
Dave Hause Acoustic Trio
3rd Annual Holiday Mixer w/ a CAUSE presented by NAAIA Charlotte
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: One South Plaza
Come out and join NAAIA Charlotte and SCOR for our 3rd annual holiday celebration in Uptown Charlotte.
Domani Harris Performing Live
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Superstarz CLT
Domani Harris preforming live. Come enjoy an exciting night of Soul and R&B
Hope for Harvest Presents Fashion For Hope
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: 1800 Brewton Dr
Get ready for our next epic fundraiser of hope, featuring a runway show and performances by special guests and participants.
Dance With the Gantt: “LIFT” Documentary Screening & Talkback
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
View the inspirational documentary, “LIFT”, a story of children who turn trauma into triumph through dance. Stay for the talkback!
Seth Walker and Noah Guthrie (Reserved Seats & SRO)
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Evening Muse
Seth Walker and Noah Guthrie (Reserved Seats & SRO)
Sam Greenfield – Saxophonist//multi-instrumentalist//composer
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: The Evening Muse
Sam Greenfield – Saxophonist//multi-instrumentalist//composer
Blackfinn Presents: A Celebration of Heroes
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Blackfinn Ameripub – Ballantyne
Join us for a rockin’ concert featuring Kids in America & Ryan Trotti, supporting Tunnel to Towers, where we’ll honor our heroes!
Hornets Hoops Mini-Bee Ball Dribblers Clinic
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Covenant Presbyterian Church
All participants will receive a mini basketball and two ticket vouchers to a 2024-25 Hornets regular season home game.
Dance With the Gantt: Liturgical Dance
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
Enjoy an uplifting and inspirational dance workshop for all at the Gantt, led by Kieta Davis-McGill!
I ❤️ DJ CLEVE RED & BLACK AFFAIR @ SOFIES CLT | SAT NOV 23RD | 9PM – 2AM
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Sofie’s Steakhouse
I ❤️ DJ Cleve Red & Black Affair Featuring The Hottest Grown Folk DJ in The South‼️ Come Party With Us As We Celebrate Sagittarius Season!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations CLT Potluck – NOV 2024 @Heist Barrel Arts
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts * Skyline Room
We’re excited to invite you to our heartwarming and culturally rich InterNations Thanksgiving celebration at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts. Our annual Thanksgiving Potluck is back, and this year, we’ve secured a private space just for us, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving by sharing a homemade dish that represents your heritage or cultural background. We encourage you to bri
Sip & Connect: A Global Tea and Wine Affair
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 30th
Join us for an enchanting evening at Uptown Charlotte’s most popular gourmet eatery, where culture, community, and connection come together in perfect harmony. This exclusive networking event is tailored to bring like-minded individuals together for an experience of seasonal indulgence and meaningful conversation. Whether you prefer the soothing embrace of tea, the bold sophistication of wine, or