Let’s explore social events in Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Cleveland
SALSA DANCE NIGHT(AND LESSONS) AT THE LOCAL NORTH OLMSTED
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: undefined
Hey Meetup Family!
NOTE: THIS IS AT LOCAL NORTH OLMSTED, not Strongsville.
We are excited to announce a pre-Valentine’s Day Salsa Dance Night at The Local Bar in North Olmsted. This is a FREE event! Wear your red and or pink to celebrate! Salsa Dance socials on the West Side have been incredibly fun this year and we want to continue the energy this year.
We begin the night with a free Beginner S(…)
Yap & Stroll 20s/30s @ MIX: España (CLE art museum)
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: Cleveland Museum of Art
Yap and Stroll (drink, dance, and party) with us at the Cleveland museum of art MIX event España edition! There will be live performances, music, dancing, cocktails, food and of course art! I’ll have us meet by the coat check to form our group! I know there’s another Meetup group that’ll run into. It’ll be a little cross over episode! <3 This is a ticketed event so please purchase ahead of time. ((…)
Cleveland Museum of Art; CMA:MIX
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: The Cleveland Museum of Art
We will meet near the entrance to the event at the statue for about 15 minutes. We will then go over to the cafe. Watch for updates. We will probably split up after meeting initially for 30-45 minutes and then meetup later. We may go out afterwards. **Ticket are Required. Tickets may sell out.**
# MIX: España
Tags for: MIX: España
* Special Event
* Featured
* Tickets Required
**Date:** Friday,(…)
Trivia at Great Lakes Brewery
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: Great Lakes Brewery
Join us at the Great Lakes Brewery brewpub Thursday from 645 to 9PM for Last Call Trivia. Teams of up to eight can compete for prizes and enjoy food and drink specials.(…)
Investors and Real Estate Professionals Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: Harry Buffalo
Come network with other real estate investors and professionals as we talk about real estate. Bring your business cards and be ready to interact with other real estate investors. Very relaxed environment. We are calling all investors, real estate agents, hard money lenders, private money lenders, contractors, lenders and wholesalers to this event. If you are thinking about getting into real estate(…)
I’M STILL HERE/INDIAN FLAME
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: Cinémathèque – Cleveland Institute of Art
Twelve years after his last feature film, Salles returns with a harrowing, powerfully executed historical drama about Brazil’s military dictatorship in the early 1970s. The story, told through the eyes of Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), the wife of a civil engineer and politician Rubens Paiva (Selton Mello) who was disappeared by the regime, was based on the book of the same name by Marcelo Rubens(…)
Cleveland Museum of Art; CMA:MIX España Unhosted
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Tickets: https://www.clevelandart.org/events/71471e61-50bf-4c9c-8531-7c251ba1f42a/14534/steps/1?nodeType=event
## About The Event
MIX is a 21+ event.
Art, music, cocktails: something different every month.
This event is unhosted, though I plan to be there at this time
### MIX: España
Join us on February 7 at MIX: España, a Spanish extravaganza celebrating the CMA’s special exhibition *Picasso (…)
There will be no meetup for FEB. See you in March!
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 4th
◦ Where: undefined
This is not the meeting you’re looking for.. \*waves hand in Jedi\*
Sorry folks, but we do not have a meetup event scheduled for Feb.
We will return with one for March and will get the new meetup event posted asap.
Thanks ya’ll!(…)
Lean Coffee Dynamic Discussion
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: 6000 Freedom Square Dr
Join us for our first ever Lean Coffee meeting. Engage in meaningful, devops-focused discussions without the constraints of a rigid agenda! This dynamic format allows you to bring your own topics, vote on what matters most, and dive into focused, time-boxed discussions. Whether you’re tackling deployment challenges, exploring new ops tools, or sharing best practices, this is your chance to collabo(…)
The Inkwell Writer’s Group – IN PERSON
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: The BottleHouse Brewery and Mead Hall
Join us at the Bottlehouse in Lakewood as we work through another set of generative writing activities and prompts! We’ll write some, read some, drink some, and have fun! Hope to see you there!
I’ll post where we’re sitting when I get to the bar!
PLEASE NOTE: This is not an event for critiquing writing that you’ve already done. The event is doing short writing exercises which, when finished, can(…)
The Brutalist/ Capital Theatre
◦ When: Monday, Feb 3rd
◦ Where: Capital Theatre
Member’s posting the Brutalist with Adrian Brody the movie got good reviews, looks like a film worth seeing and has a talented cast too!
Meeting in lobby area before the movie time is @ 7:00 p.m.
We don’t usually get a big turn out at the Capital for a meet up but hopefully we will this time. Lol
Can do Ricon Riollo next to the theatre @ 5;45 for beverage and food of your choice.
Escaping post-wa(…)
Mrs. Roper Cleveland Presents Be My Helentine at CLE Urban Winery
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: CLE Urban Winery
Get your caftan and wig ready, Helen, and join us as we celebrate love, friendship, and vino!
‘Mrs. Roper Romps’ are a phenomenon that has been sweeping the country for the last few years and now you can participate right here in Cleveland!
So “come and knock on our door” by joining our Facebook group here:
[International Order of Mrs. Roper– Cleveland Chapter](https://www.facebook.com/share/g/(…)
Free West Coast Swing Lesson and Dance at Forest City Brewery
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: Forest City Brewery
Grab some beer and food as you enjoy a free beginner level West Coast Swing partner dance lesson! No special shoes, prior experience or partner required (we rotate partners during class). Free social dance open to the community following the lesson.
West Coast Swing (aka “modern swing”) is a casual, smooth partner dance that can be danced to almost any genre of music you would hear on the radio l(…)
Wild Wednesday @ Dos Amigos Locos! **🍹
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 5th
◦ Where: Dos Amigos Locos
***Please note the date change!***
***We are going to go here every time the name changes! (but hopefully this is the last change!)***
* *Formerly Los Amigos Locos, which used to be MexItalia, which used to be Little Italia!*
* Apparently their partner who owned the Los Amigos Locos name and sign got mad and left with the sign, I’m told a new sign is on order!
* Same menu as when it was Los Amigo(…)
Together on a Spiritual Path (Free Event)
◦ When: Monday, Feb 3rd
◦ Where: Shaker Heights Public Library
**Is it possible to grow spiritually in isolation? It’s quite natural to think about our personal spiritual growth and development in terms of improving our own life, but how does that relate to the real world around us?**
**What if our own personal growth is closely connected to the growth and progress of others? And what if turning our gaze beyond just ourselves to also focus on the progress of(…)
Anti-Billionaire Social Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: The Bottlehouse Brewery Lakewood
The goal of this meeting will be to organize for the first time and provide members with a list of organizations they can support/ volunteer with that support wealth equality. We also want to get an understanding of the types of policies members would like to support as well as ideas for future events that could garner growth behind removing billionaires from politics.
**2/5/2025 Agenda**
1. **I(…)
Play Bridge / Learn Bridge — new day: Thursdays
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: Independence Civic Center
Every Thursday at 6:30
at the Independence Civic Center Atrium (behind the library)
If you’ve never played before, that’s ok. We’ll teach you, but there are 2 requirements:
1. You need a solid understanding of at least 1 other trick-taking game (pinochle, euchre, hearts, spades…)
2. You need to show up consistently. If you come this week and 2 weeks later and 4 weeks after that, you’ll never g(…)
Critiquing Group Session
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Carnegie-West Branch of the Cleveland Public Library
You can expect a serious critique on your work. All feedback is positive.(…)
Strut & Slay Galentine’s Chair Dance Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Xtreme Compound Fitness Complex
Hello Please Read All!
Join me for a fun and fierce chair dance experience as a Galentine’s Day event on Friday, February 7th at 8:00pm at Xtreme Compound Fitness Complex hosted by Strut and Slay LLC. This is a 21+ event! This is not a private event.
This will be a fun workshop to celebrate the power of femininity, friendship, and self-love with a fun and empowering chair dance. No experience ne(…)
Soccer Wednesday nights pick up
$8. Have to pay before the Game start
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: Force Sports in Rocky River
BRING WHITE AND DARK JERSEY!
Pay cashpp:$8 or cash $8
https://cash.app/$soccergame2023
AS A GROUP WE WILL NOT TOLERATE INTENTIONAL PHYSICAL FOULS AND/OR VERBAL ABUSE
Attention, everyone! To tackle the issue of unpaid fees, we have implemented new rules. Starting now, all participants must submit payment for the game by 1:00 p.m. on the day prior. Kindly make the payment via Cash App. Thank you!(…)
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 Cleveland, you can try out Thisiscleveland.com, Cleveland.com, or Clevelandtraveler.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People in Cleveland, Ohio
Artists Run the Streets Exhibition: A Celebration of Labor & Legacy
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: Cleveland City Hall
The City of Cleveland proudly announces its third annual Black History Month exhibition. Join us for Artists Run the Streets this Feb 6th.
Silent Disco: moCa’ture
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
Bring your hottest fashion lewks and party with 3 DJs at moCa.
Third Annual Jacquie Gillon Awards and Scholarship Celebration
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 4th
◦ Where: Cleveland Public Library-Louis Stokes Wing
NEW LOCATION – We are celebrating those making a difference past, present and future in Environmental Justice, Climate Action and Democracy.
Transforming Healthcare | The Future of Digital Health and AI Innovation
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Weatherhead School of Management
An event you can’t miss on the topic of digital health, AI , and the role they play in healthcare today.
Tri-C Performing Arts Presents Matthew Whitaker
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus – Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre
Join us for an evening with keyboardist Matthew Whitaker.
Strut & Slay Galentine’s Chair Dance Workshop
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: Xtreme Compound Fitness Complex
Grab your bestie & join us for an unforgettable evening of confidence, and empowerment! Learn a flirty and fierce Chair Dance to take home.
Sister Circle Returns! Hurt 2 Healed Series Pt2
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: CLE Urban Winery
Come join us for a powerful session where we’ll explore healing from past hurts and supporting each other on our journey to wholeness.
Galentine’s Sculpt, Sip, & Shop!
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: The Ballroom at Park Lane
Join us Saturday, February 8 at The Ballroom at Park Lane for our Galentine’s Sculpt, Sip, & Shop event!
Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: Riff’s
February 6, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Kaiser Studios presents Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights.
Biz Night…Your Nervous System: The Hidden CEO
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: COhatch Beachwood
The one’s for the gals in biz! Come spend an evening with us to learn, connect, and network!
2025 Economic Forecast
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: 3 Summit Park Dr
See what 2025 has in store for our region.
Rotary Club of Solon’s A Night at the Races 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Solon Community Center
The Rotary Club of Solon will host its A Night at the Races on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Solon Community Center.
Kandy Land: All College Icebreaker
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: 2049 E 8th St
CLEVELANDS OFFICIAL COLLEGE ICEBREAKER HOSTED BY THE AQ NUPES!
Cleveland Speed Dating Singles Age 40s/50s ♥ at Pinstripes Beachwood Ohio
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 4th
◦ Where: Pinstripes Beachwood
Meet up to 12 potential matches. Join the thousands of people that have found LOVE at our events. Will you be our next success story?
Another Great Evening of Comedy at The Cleveland Winery
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: 4103 Memphis Ave
We’re at it again! Come join us at The Cleveland Winery for a night of side-splitting comedy, delicious wine, and unforgettable laughs!
ConfiDance Heels: BADDIES CLEVELAND
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: Body Language Dance Studio
Beginner friendly heels basics dance class—come practice self confidence, taking up space and loving yourself all while dancing!
Secret Society Comedy Late Night
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Mahall’s Apartment
Cleveland’s most fun, most intimate comedy show features stand-up’s best-kept secrets, from nationally touring acts to local favorites.
The Pink Corner Galentine’s Game Night
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: The C Suite
Get ready for a fun Galentine’s Game Night at The Pink Corner – it’s all about games, laughter, and celebrating friendship!
PRAYER & PILATES
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: 8619 Springhill Dr
Join us for a transformative morning of Pilates, Prayer, worship, and fellowship! Hosted by GODfidently Her and Culture 32 Pilates
Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Davis Bakery & Delicatessen
Join us for a fun morning of cookie decorating for Valentine’s Day!