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
Happy Hour at Brio Italian Grille Lyndhurst 12/2 from 4 to 6
◦ When: Monday, Dec 2nd
◦ Where: Brio Italian Grille Legacy Village
Happy Hour At Brio’s Italian Grille in Legacy Village! They have some of best tasting apps and Happy Hours around. If you’ve ever been. you already know!!
Mike and I will be hosting…
Let’s get together for some more fun with friends!!
Cheers(…)
Yap & Stroll 20s/30s @ CLE art museum
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Cleveland Museum of Art
Yap & stroll with us at the Cleveland Art Museum! The original entrance is back open with coat check available. We’ll meet in the atrium and split off into 2 groups of 10 to accommodate the museum’s requests.(…)
Abby Normal and the Detroit Lean at Collision Bend Brewery DINNER FIRST
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Collision Bend Brewing Company
**When you sign up you must post in the comments bellow that you will be joining us for Dinner or not.**
**Seating only for members partaking in dinner at 5:45pm**
**9** people confirmed for dinner.
[https://www.collisionbendbrewery.com/food-and-drink-menu/#dinner-menu](https://www.collisionbendbrewery.com/food-and-drink-menu/#dinner-menu)
Parking in Flats might be challenging . I will suggest ca(…)
Thai Cooking Class- Please pay now to secure your spot – Yeah!
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Cornucopia Place
Do you cook? When I ask myself that question, my answer is “Does the Instapot count?” Or “Just call me ‘Mrs Doubtfire— remember this scene? https://youtu.be/tGxxl7LOe_4?si=jWL6mb-gCLXo1kh2
I mean, I have been known to burn the salad! That would be our secret, so a shhuuahhhhuuuuhhhuuhhssh your little beh beh mouth!
If you are in the same boat or are already an expert: come join me in a sumptuous (…)
Passport to Little Italy – Holiday ArtWalk!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Presti’s Bakery
Join us for the *Passport to Little Italy – Holiday ArtWalk*! Stroll through the historic streets of Little Italy and immerse yourself in a festive celebration of art and community.
Guests will receive a map and a special ‘passport’ card, encouraging exploration of our participating ArtWalk vendors. Collect unique stamps at each stop, showcasing the creativity and spirit of local artisans.
Once yo(…)
Trivia at Great Lakes Brewery
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ 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 six can compete for prizes and enjoy food and drink specials.(…)
Packaging Permissions in Stored Procedures
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
The December Ohio North Database Training user group meeting will be held on **Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 5:00PM**. This will be a **HYBRID** event and our featured speaker, **Erland Sommarskog**, will be joining us remotely from Sweden!
You’re welcome to come meet in-person at our usual meeting location at the Artemis offices at:
**[6161 Oak Tree Blvd, Ste 300](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hk4Vn(…)
Excuse To Create
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: The MidTown Tech Hive
This event will be held in person at the Midtown Tech Hive.
This is our casual “Excuse To Create” meetup event. The purpose of this meetup is to give our members time & space to work on or share their projects away from distractions.
Want to brainstorm or ask questions of other developers? Want to turn up your headphones and code without family distractions? Maybe look for opportunities to colla(…)
This group will be closing Dec 6 due to double cost increase – See details
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: undefined
https://www.facebook.com/share/15U28XsRBK/
Hey all! So Meetup has been steadily raising prices over the years, most recently for the last few years we had been paying $98 every 6 months in order to keep this Meetup alive. I just got a message from Meetup they are raising their prices starting next month to $179 every 6 months. To me, this is INSANE! I already felt like we were paying too much and(…)
Free West Coast Swing Lesson and Dance at Forest City Brewery
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ 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(…)
Cleveland Museum of Art; CMA:MIX Art of the Game
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: The Cleveland Museum of Art
We will meet near the entrance to the event at the statue. Watch for updates. RSVP only if you have a ticket. We will probably split up after meeting initially and then meetup later. We may go out afterwards. **Ticket are Required. Tickets may sell out.**
# MIX: Art of the Game
**Date:** Friday, December 6, 2024, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
**Location: ATRM Atrium**
Ames Family Atrium
**Ticket Required**
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Krav Maga/Women’s Self Defense Indoor Venue!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: La Danse Cleveland
Would you know how to defend yourself or a loved one if attacked by a stranger and put in a life threatening situation? Could you quickly and efficiently neutralize a much larger and stronger attacker or an assailant with a deadly weapon? If you want to learn how to be prepared to deal with these types of frightening scenarios, then this is the class for you!Krav Maga is an Israeli self defense sy(…)
Latin Night w/ DJ Fabrizio at Muze in Lakewood!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Muze Gastropub
Please see flyer above(…)
The Road to Wealth Through Real Estate Investing
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: undefined
Are you ready to level up your financial game and unlock the doors to the exciting world of real estate investing?
**Come Join Us ONLINE on Tuesday, at 9:00 PM, EST!**
**See below to secure your link.**
Spend an hour with the most active and supportive real estate investing community in the nation, to break down the barriers that have been holding you back from your financial dreams.
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Independently Speaking: Club Humorous Speech Contest
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: 6000 Freedom Square Dr
Club Humorous Speech Contest!!!
Come have some laughs!!
Take home some pointers on how to make your own speeches humorous!
All guests are welcome!
Oh and if you are looking to improve your presentation, public speaking or leadership skills, you will not want to miss this!(…)
1st Tuesday Brooklyn Panera Eurogames
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: Panera Bread
Grab your favorite euro board games and join The Cleveland Board Gamers for an evening of social gaming fun! Eurogames are board games such as Wingspan, Ticket to Ride, Splendor, (Settlers of) Catan, Carcassonne, Puerto Rico, etc.
We will likely be breaking up into smaller groups to play games. That way we can divide up based on what type of games we like to play and have time to play more games.(…)
SAHAJA YOGA – MEDITATION CLASS – FULTON LIBRARY
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Cleveland Public Library – Fulton Branch
Please join us for FREE weekly Sahaja Meditation classes, in person, at the Meeting Room in the Fulton Branch of the Cleveland Public Library, every Saturday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
We will learn a practical and simple meditation technique practiced by thousands of people worldwide which helps each individual achieve balance, peace, and self-empowerment.
We look forward to seeing you soon!(…)
Dancing, Drinks, Socializing at CMA:MIX Art of the Game
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: The Cleveland Museum of Art
We will meet near the entrance to the event at the statue. Watch for updates. RSVP only if you have a ticket. We will probably split up after meeting initially and then meetup later. We may go out afterwards. **Ticket are Required. Tickets may sell out.**
# MIX: Art of the Game
**Date:** Friday, December 6, 2024, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
**Location: ATRM Atrium**
Ames Family Atrium
**Ticket Required**
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Cleveland OH Attorneys – Video For Cleveland Lawyer Networking Group
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Cleveland
https://vimeo.com/332384994/bbc0c2f261
Good Morning Cleveland Lawyer Networking Group! This is Eugene, the current organizer of this meetup group. This is an online Event-Video! I sat down and looked at Law Firms in Cleveland and went over some data that shows what companies like Elk and Elk and FDSlaw do that make them more successful in their online visibility and what do they get compared to th(…)
The Chicken Farm VS The Nest Egg
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: undefined
**The Chicken Farm VS The Nest Egg**
Stop building your nest egg and start a chicken farm instead!
Did you know that the nest egg mentality is really a scarcity mentality?
Sitting in your cubicle every day collecting a paycheck is *not* going to make you wealthy and will not enable you to build that legacy for your family.
Watch this short video to learn why it’s time you became a real estate (…)
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.
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Ugly Holiday Sweater Party
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Around the Corner Saloon & Cafe
The City Social presents: our annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Party + children’s charity event!
AAC 4th Annual Networking Mixer
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: La Villa Conference & Banquet Center
Come join us at the AAC 4th Annual Networking Mixer for a night of connecting, collaborating, and fun!
KANDY KANE BALL
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Truss Event Venue
Secure your ticket to this year’s most anticipated holiday gala and toy drive! Kandy Kane Ball is returning to Truss Event Venue December 6
Holiday Cheer Fundraiser benefiting CITY DOGS Cleveland
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Forest City Brewery, Columbus Road, Cleveland, OH, USA
Come join us at the Holiday Cheer Fundraiser for CITY DOGS Cleveland and spread some festive joy while supporting our furry friends in need!
Cleveland Cavaliers Sports & Ent. Career Fair with TeamWork Online
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
The Cleveland Cavaliers invite you to meet hiring managers from the Cleveland Cavaliers and other sports and entertainment organizations!
ASID/NKBA Holiday Party
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Goldhorn Brewery
Join ASID Ohio North and NKBA Ohio Chapter for holiday cheer and festive activities!
Frank and Dean Holiday Dinner Show
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: The Venue at Danny Boys
Capture the fun, the jokes and the timeless music with dinner and a show.
Brand Behind The Brand Presents: Strut & Slay Chair Dance Workshop
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Xtreme Compound Fitness Complex
Get ready to boost your confidence and unleash your inner diva at our End of Year Event Bash! Strut & Slay Chair Dance Workshop!
International Chambers Christmas Luncheon – 2024
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Windows on the River
Join us for the Annual International Chambers Christmas Luncheon held at Windows on the River in Cleveland, Ohio on December 6, 2024
Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Kaiser Gallery
December 5, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Kaiser Studios presents Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights.
MAKE it Nice – Girls Night Plant & Sip
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: 15612 Detroit Ave
Succulent garden building workshop. Create your own personal succulent garden and learn wellness tips for you and your plants to thrive
Live Jazz: Horns And Things at 1899 Social Club
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: 1899 Social Club
Join us for Live Jazz, craft cocktails and small plates
Breakfast with Santa
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: 8626 Broadview Rd
Come join us for a jolly morning feast with the big man himself, Santa Claus.
Cooking with Chef Wells: Taste of Thailand
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Cornucopia Place
Join us for a fun evening of learning how to cook delicious Thai dishes with Chef Wells!
Cleveland Speed Dating for Singles Age 20s/30s ♥ Viking Public House Ohio
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Viking Public House
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?
Self-Care for Youth Development Professionals
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: 6700 Euclid Ave
One session workshop focuses on effective strategies to combat compassion fatigue and burnout prevalent in the helping fields
Cleveland-Westlake Children’s Festival 12/7
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Market Square at Crocker Park
Family fun for all- Visit with Santa, meet Bluey & Bingo, magican performance, treats, games & more!
Candlelight Gathering
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Dunham Tavern Museum
Our favorite tradition… gather with friends in a cozy historic tavern, one cold winter’s night…
Standing Grinch Paint + Sip | Flyers
◦ When: Monday, Dec 2nd
◦ Where: Flyers Bar & Grill
Come out to Flyers on Dec. 2nd to paint your own standing Grinch!
First drink on us!
Baby, it’s Cold Outside: Girl’s Night In
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: The Velvet Dog, West 6th Street, Cleveland, OH, USA
Get cozy with your girls for a fun night in, complete with hot cocoa, movies, and plenty of laughter to keep you warm!