Let’s explore social events in Columbus, 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 Columbus where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Columbus
Meeting 3 for book Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson: Chapters 41-60
◦ When: Monday, Oct 28th
◦ Where: Columbus Metropolitan Library – Northside Branch
This will be meeting 3 of 5 to discuss the biography *Elon Musk* by Walter Isaacson. I reserved Meeting Room 3 at the Northside Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, which is on the lower level. See you there!(…)
October Book Club Meetup
◦ When: Monday, Oct 28th
◦ Where: Zaftig Brewing Company Tel: 614-636-ALES (2537)
Welcome, readers! 🎃
Our October read is **_The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward._**
The story follows the ill-fated lives of Ted Bannerman, a man with dissociative identity disorder, and Dee Walters, a woman driven to avenge her sister who disappeared 11 years ago.
Very much looking forward to discussing with everyone!
Please note that we will be meeting on **_Monday,_** the 28t(…)
Pickleball. FREE
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: Antrim Park
Antrim park has lights. And it’s a good spot I’ve played here many times. Changed to Thursday
I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them.
Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and i(…)
Discount Tuesday: WE LIVE IN TIME at Marcus Crosswoods!
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Marcus Crosswoods Cinema
Join us as we get together for a decades-spanning and deeply moving romance, WE LIVE IN TIME! Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh star in this A24 film that critics call “a truly charming and surprisingly rich film!’ Here are details, a trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Almut and Tobias are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. As they embark on a path chall(…)
Sharon Woods HIKE
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Sharon Woods
Hi ladies. Let’s hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail – approximately 4 miles so please wear your shoe of choice.
Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.(…)
Wine Tasting – Newcomers Night
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Coffee Connections of Hilliard
This is “***New Members Night***.” If you are one of the many folks on the fence about coming to your first wine tasting with the *Hilliard Wine Club*, this is the night to come. There will be many other new people, so you won’t be alone. And the regulars will be there to help make you feel welcome. We’re a relaxed and warm group. We hope to see you.
**SIDE NOTE:** New members are welcome to ALL (…)
GSM Wines Around the World – The Wine Bistro
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: The Wine Bistro
Syrah, perhaps a perfect wine by itself, is made magical when combined with Grenache and Mourvèdre. Hence, “GSM” wines are lush, rich, complex, full bodied and are characterized by flavors of dark red and blue fruit and spice. It is “soul” wine when compared to current “pop music” red blends from California. We taste GSMs from the major regions with a private dinner at the Wine Bistro. We will sta(…)
The Columbus Zoo and Slothvasana : Yoga with Sloths
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
This should be fun ! Do some yoga, hang out with sloths, drink mimosas, then chill up-close with sloths and socialize. Unique for sure ! Space is limited !
Tickets on sale Sept 16th .. $99.00
Yoga class, Zoo admission, Free Parking, 1 Free Mimosa, a Slothvasana shirt, getting personal with sloths and socializing ! Sounds like a good deal to me.
[Slothvasana : Yoga with Sloths | Columbus Zoo and (…)
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Grandview Heights Public Library
5:45-7:45 in Conference Room B. Library lower level.
Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends!
Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street.
See you there!(…)
Saturday Morning Breakfast & Coffee @ LA CHATELAINE – Upper Arlington
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: La Chatelaine French Bakery and Bistro
Join us for a casual chat over Breakfast and Coffee at LA CHATELAINE (Upper Arlington).
Address: 1550 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221
Menu: https://www.lachatelainebakery.com/menu
Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!
Important Note:
Due to limited table availability, we kindly request that you update your RSVP at least 48 hours in advance if yo(…)
Public Event: Board Game Marathon
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Olentangy River Brewing Company
Public event: this is not hosted by our group. No need to sign up on Meetup.
Board Game marathon that is raising money for Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Cost: $20/adult
Https:beersandboardgames.com/24-hour-marathon(…)
Del Mar Easton
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Del Mar Easton
Let’s try out the newest Cameron Mitchell restaurant at Easton. Check out the menu: https://delmarmediterranean.com/locations-menus/columbus/menus/dinner/(…)
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Royal Flamingo Coffee House
The spookies have spoken, and the ghosts have gone home, so that means it’s the start of a new month and time for another Chat ‘n Pancakes morning with your local UX chums. See you there!(…)
Tuesday Climbing at VA!
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Vertical Adventures
Tired of climbing alone? Auto belays just plain boring? Need a bouldering buddy? Then this is the right place for you! This meetup is geared for all skill levels (beginner or expert; top rope warrior or lead certified) so don’t be shy! We will climb from 6pm-8pm but if folks wish to stay after then awesome! Please visit https://5.life/va/first-visit/ for gym and rental rates. Just some quick fine (…)
Holding Space: Zen Meditation & Sound Bath
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Inner Wisdom Healing Center LLC (Nicole Warner LMT)
**A weekly held space to just BE, with Zen meditation led by Inner Wisdom Healing Center practitioners and a sound bath by Ryan Warner.**
***Join*** us in community to hold space for yourself, downregulate your nervous system, and experience true relaxation and bliss.
An Inner Wisdom Healing Center practitioner will lead a FREE 15-20 minute Zen-style meditation at 6:30pm, followed at 7pm by a do(…)
CONNECTED LUNECHEON
◦ When: Monday, Oct 28th
◦ Where: COhatch Polaris
Build your network the fun and productive way!
We have had THOUSANDS of amazing connections created at our luncheons over the last 9 years!
Join us at COhatch Polaris in The Meridian Event Space, every 4th Monday from 11:30am-1pm!
The address is: 1554 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus.
There is plenty of free parking closest to Cheescake Factory, Benihana, and Barnes and Noble.
All are welcome, and ther(…)
Basics by Do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: whetstone recreation center
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the rin(…)
LDNL Hip Hop!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: The Barn
Let’s meet at one of our fav clubs for good drink and socializing before the band plays at 9:30pm. [https://ldnl.net](https://ldnl.net) (hip hop, r&b, pop)
***No cover***. Attire: dressy casual.
**FOOD AND DRINK***: Drinks. No food service. Bring your own or order in.* As usual, I’ll have a basket of SNACKS on hand.
Parking in lots surrounding the big red barn (property community center off Hayden(…)
Techniques To Erase Negative Emotion and Increase Confidence, Happiness and Love
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: undefined
Do you want more Self Confidence, less Self Doubt, more Happiness, less Anxiety, and more Love with less reservations? This event is an introduction on how to handle irrational emotion. How often are yours or another’s emotions out of control? What is that about??? The answers to these questions are very real and you will be able to change your life for the better when you know them.
Maybe you ha(…)
Powell Gold Star Referral Club Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: 3967 Presidential Pkwy
We meet at lunch each week and each meeting follows a fairly organized agenda. First all participants pass their business cards around. Then each member and guest is invited to give a one-minute overview of their company and what is a perfect referral for the week. We always have a 10 minute presentation from one of the members about their business in more detail. And finally we pass referrals. Yo(…)
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 Columbus, you can try out Experiencecolumbus.com, Columbusonthecheap.com, or Capa.com.
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ORANGE SODA: HALLOWEEN HANGOVER 2000s HipHop and R&B Dance Party
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: The Forum
Save that costume and come kick it to to the sound of your favorite 2000s hip hop and R&B hits at ORANGE SODA’s Halloween Hangover party!
Last Standing Comic 14th Edition
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Columbus Funny Bone
Get ready for the 14th edition of Last Standing Comic, where comedians battle it out to be the funniest one left standing!
DEMON TIME (CBUS) Biggest Halloween party
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: 3370 E 5th Ave
The biggest Halloween party in Columbus Ohio. Come experience the trill of it.
GiveBackHack Columbus 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Columbus College of Art & Design
Want to lead the next company that changes the world for the better? GiveBackHack is your launchpad to connect, iterate, and launch.
Collegiate Leadership Conference of Ohio (CLCO)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Center for Workforce Development (WD)
Join us at the Collegiate Leadership Conference of Ohio (CLCO) for a day of learning, networking, and growth on November 2nd, 2024!
The Ohio Book Awards
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: The Ohio Statehouse
The Ohio Book Awards celebration includes great conversation, delicious food, fun surprises and a 1920s theme to honor our 95th anniversary!
Dovelyz Club: Costume Ball
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: Oasis Venue and Party Center
Costume Party
November New Moon Sound Bath | The Sanctuary
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: The Sanctuary
Join us on the night of the new moon for a sound bath with the ambient musicians and sound practitioners of hOm with vendors and more.
Lusine (w/ live band), Arms and Sleepers, Yppah – Tuesday, 10/29
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: The Summit Music Hall
Lusine (w/ live band), Arms and Sleepers (w/ live band), Yppah
Tuesday, 10/29
The Summit Music Hall
Columbus, OH
Doors @ 8pm
Show @ 9pm
Healthy Leader Forum: Building Leadership Capacity to Thrive
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: 3430 OhioHealth Pkwy
Join us for a leadership learning and networking session from the OhioHealth Leadership Academy!
Urban Couture Holiday Trunk & Fashion Show
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: St Charles Preparatory School
Get ready to slay the holiday season with the trendiest urban couture pieces at Xantha’s Urban Couture Holiday Trunk Show & Fashion!
Warm Up Your Fall with the Art of Soup-Making! Week 4
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 30th
◦ Where: Mitchell Hall
International Soups: Expand your culinary horizons with Shrimp Bisque, Japanese Ramen, Greek Avgolemono, and India’s flavorful Mulligatawny.
Comedy Night At Plates And Pints
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 29th
◦ Where: Broadway Plates and Pints
Join us for a hilarious evening of stand-up comedy at Plates And Pints!
F’o’CUSED ON FILMZ “Acting With A “Vibe” with Otis Winston
◦ When: Monday, Oct 28th
◦ Where: Gravity Event Space
Come dive into the world of acting with a “vibe” at F’o’CUSED ON FILMZ, where Otis Winston will share his secrets and tips he has learned
Fireside Collective, Sicard Hollow – Friday, 11/1 @ The Summit Music Hall
◦ When: Friday, Nov 1st
◦ Where: The Summit Music Hall
Fireside Collective, Sicard Hollow – Friday, 11/1 @ The Summit Music Hall
The Siposium Presents- Being Ghosted: Why Are We Haunted @Antiques on High
◦ When: Monday, Oct 28th
◦ Where: Antiques on High
Join us for a night of brews, ghosts, games, and mayhem as we prepare for this Halloween season with a night of fun.
Columbus Halloween Bar Crawl
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: Bernards Tavern
Join us for a spooky night out in Columbus with our Halloween Bar Crawl starting at 5:00 PM on October 31, 2024!
Zauntee – The PRELUDE Tour – Columbus, OH – VIP Add On
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 31st
◦ Where: A&R Music Bar
You MUST ALSO have a GA ticket for concert entry. The VIP ticket is an additional purchase to your existing GA ticket. 2 TICKETS are needed.
The Soul Sister Suppers
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Cafe Istanbul Easton
Are you looking for meaningful connections with other women? Enjoy good food, connections, community and soulful conversations.
Taste of Morocco: A Culinary Journey with Chef Barry R. Young
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 2nd
◦ Where: Mitchell Hall
Join Chef Barry R. Young, an esteemed Columbus State professor with over 40 years of culinary experience