Let’s explore social events in Garland, TX 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 Garland where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Garland
Linux: Learn | Support | Discuss (Recurring – 4th Saturday of the Month)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Starbucks
Hello, This will be an in person event with an option of Discord. Lets begin to do In person so we can meet, discuss and hands on help if needed.
Location will be at Starbucks corner of custer and W Parker RD.
3000 Custer Rd, Plano, TX 75075, United States
Discord link. https://discord.gg/mKm3qEw <—-Chat is fine for breakouts. Voice is good for direct discussions.
Every 4th Saturday of the mo(…)
Dallas Spanish Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Whole Foods- Preston & Forest
Come learn or practice Spanish. For both beginners and fluent speakers!(…)
Christmas BYOB Dinner @ Awesome Chinese 五餅二魚 (Multi Group event)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Awesome Chinese Cuisine 五餅二魚
Awesome 五餅二魚 is a relatively new, highly rated Chinese/Cantonese restaurant in Plano. (4.8- Google and 4.5 on Yelp ratings). The venue is open, well lit, clean and cheerful with excellent service and food.
This is a ***BYOB*** event, so feel free to bring your own wine, beer or spirits. I typically bring a bit extra to **share**.
This event features ***multiple*** groups. If it fills, get on the(…)
Japanese and English Language Exchange at Panera Bread
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Panera Bread
This group is designed to help students of Japanese, and Japanese students of English alike to meet, converse, and improve their language skills. We meet every Saturday from 2pm to study. Regardless of your language level, we are here to help you!
日本語と英語の習っている人のためにこのグループが作られました。互いに日本語と英語の会話を向上しましょう。 毎週の土曜日に午後2時から勉強と会話のするため集まっています。 能力レベルを問わず、私達は手伝いすることができます。(…)
NO Networking Happy Hour, it’s Christmas Eve – Merry Christmas
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: White Rock Alehouse & Brewery
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her ’kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s (…)
The Taste Of Rome (Blackout-Redo)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Little Rome
**Average Meal: $25**
**Ethnicity: Italian**
**Bar: BYOB**
**Lets Try This Again.** Italian food has a rich and diverse history, dating back to the ancient Romans. The Romans were known for their love of food, and they introduced many of the ingredients and techniques that are still used in Italian cuisine today, such as the use of olive oil, garlic, and herbs. Over the centuries, Italian food ha(…)
Dallas Social Toastmasters Club
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Ozona Grill and Bar
How would your life change if you were a more confident presenter and strong leader? Toastmasters offers a safe and supportive environment to achieve these goals and more at your own pace.
Meetup has proven to be an unsuccessful platform for our group’s needs. Please fill out our contact form at https://www.dallassocialtoastmasters.com/contact.php so we can establish contact with you. We are keep(…)
Christmas Dinner BYOB @ Awesome Chinese (Multi Group event)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Awesome Chinese Cuisine 五餅二魚
Awesome 五餅二魚 is a relatively new highly rated Cantonese / Chinese restaurant in Plano. (4.8- Google and 4.5 on Yelp ratings).
This is a **BYOB** event. *Please* read the event description completely before responding.
This event features ***multiple*** groups. If it fills, get on the wait list and I will see if we can increase the reservation. (We have 55 spots as of 11/27 and about 47 are fille(…)
Unity of Dallas Toastmasters
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: “Creekside on Forest”
Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Learn how Toastmasters has changed the lives of members.(…)
Christmas BYOB Dinner @ Awesome Chinese (Multi Group event)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Awesome Chinese Cuisine 五餅二魚
Awesome 五餅二魚 is a relatively new, highly rated Chinese/Cantonese restaurant in Plano. (4.8- Google and 4.5 on Yelp ratings). The venue is open, well lit, clean and cheerful with excellent service and food.
This is a ***BYOB*** event, so feel free to bring your own wine, beer or spirits. I typically bring a bit extra to **share**.
For those wondering what the Cantonese style is compared to Szechu(…)
White elephant gift exchange (2nd chance)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Brick & Bones Backyard
Did Santa not quite get it right this year? Here is your 2nd chance, bring a wrapped gift around $20 that missed the mark for you, and we will have a gift exchange.
Brick & Bones Backyard
(214) 501-4814
https://g.co/kgs/A1cA8nt(…)
Weekly Project Meetup
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: 820 W Spring Creek Pkwy #400z
Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been to all the meetups, join us. See what we’ve been working on and see where (not if) you can fit in. We’ll quickly catch anyone up to par. Not sure if you want to work on the project but just want to hang out? Great! We’d love to meet you.
Can’t join in person? Join on discord: https://discord.gg/Hu7Ng29(…)
Sunrise Club
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Double tree hilton hotel
Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, the Dallas Sunrise Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Join us each Wednesday morning at the Double Tree Hotel at Campbell Center at 7 am and learn how Toastmasters has changed the lives of members. .(…)
Treffen Sie uns zum Frühstück bei Henk’s Deli: am Samstag 28. Dezember um 9 Uhr
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Henk’s European Deli & Black Forest Bakery
Treffen Sie uns zum Frühstück am Samstag 28. Dezember **um 9 Uhr** bei Henk’s Deli in Dallas. Wir treffen uns, um Deutsch zu sprechen, gut zu essen, die deutsche Kultur zu feiern und neue Freunde zu finden!
Melden Sie sich für die Veranstaltung an und geben Sie uns Bescheid, dass Sie kommen werden.
Es gibt auch ein Delikatessengeschäft, in dem Sie Lebensmittel und leckeren Kuchen kaufen können.
M(…)
Word Wranglers Toastmasters
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: Texas Instruments – Lobby
Our Toastmasters club is OPEN to anyone who would like to improve their public speaking and leadership skills.
Meetings are every Thursday from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Our meetups are currently held online.
Please visit https://www.wordwranglers.org/?contactus to request the Webex information for an upcoming meetup.
We look forward to hearing from you!(…)
Master Networks – 75/Plano CityLine Business
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: Saltgrass Steak House
We are leading a movement of learning-based, service-oriented entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Our commitment is to educate, equip, and empower our members to build a legacy beyond the business!
We have weekly meetings with a rotating agenda that includes business training & personal development in the curriculum. We also have times for individual sound bites & spotlights for the entrepreneur(…)
Plano Talkers Toastmasters Club
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Original Pancake House
Visitors Welcome – Come and learn public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment.
Note: Plano Talkers is an in-person only club.(…)
Street: People, Places, and Things – Valerie Jardin
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Downtown Rowlett Station
This month we are looking at Valerie Jardin. We had the pleasure during Covid of having Valerie present some training to the club.
Please review these videos and media before the walk. They will help you with the meetup assignments:
Valerie’s 2023 Candid Moments: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWXiU5KwzO8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWXiU5KwzO8)
2017 in 100 photographs [https://www.youtu(…)
Christmas Day BYOB Dinner @ Awesome Chinese 五餅二魚 (Multi Group event)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Awesome Chinese Cuisine 五餅二魚
Awesome 五餅二魚 is a relatively new, highly rated Chinese/Cantonese restaurant in Plano. (4.8- Google and 4.5 on Yelp ratings). The venue is open, well lit, clean and cheerful with excellent service and food.
This is a ***BYOB*** event, so feel free to bring your own wine, beer or spirits. I typically bring a bit extra to **share**.
This event features ***multiple*** groups. If it fills, get on the (…)
Draw Together at the Dubliner
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: The Dubliner
Wanna tap into your creative side after work? You can sit with us! Bring your art supplies, grab a drink, and let’s get doodling 😊 All skill levels welcome.(…)
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 Garland, you can try out Visitgarlandtx.com, Tourtexas.com, or Artandseek.org.
RELATED: How To Meet People in Garland, Texas
Eli & Fur at It’ll Do Club
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: It’ll Do Club
Eli & Fur at It’ll Do Club
RNB Basement Party
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: Ruins
RnB Basement Party returns to Limbo Room in Ruins Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX.
Naughty Not Nice (A Christmas party)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Mr.X Dallas
No section? No Problems. Open dance floor and an unforgettable nightlife experience. A Christmas party infused with a boiler room experience
Chanukah @ Klyde Warren Park Ft. Matisyahu
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: Klyde Warren Park
Join us in celebrating Chanukah, The Festival of Lights. This year, prouder than ever with guest superstar Matisyahu!
Space 92 at It’ll Do Club
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: It’ll Do Club
Space 92 at It’ll Do Club
For The Love of R&B Saturday with DJ A/C
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Pure Social Bar & Grill
Saturday Night Grown Golks Fun! R&B Vibes. NO COVER ALL NIGHT WITH RSVP!
YANOS ROOM
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: House of Blues Dallas
Come & Experience the Ultimate Amapiano Party
DESI CHRISTMAS NIGHT – BOLLY – TOLLY MUSIC – BOLLYWOOD NIGHT
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Stadium Sports Grill
Get ready for a Desi Christmas Night filled with Bolly and Tolly music, bringing all the Bollywood vibes to the dance floor!
Parent & Child: Sushi Basics
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Central Market Plano
Parent & Child. Hands On. You and your child will be cooking with a small team in this class.
Caviar & Italian Bubbles Tasting
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Eataly Dallas, La Scuola
Enjoy a tasting of one of the most refined and delicious pairings in the world – Italian Caviar and bubbles.
Lobstermania
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Central Market Dallas Lovers Lane
Hands on. You will be cooking with a small team in this class.
Hands-On Pasta: Tajarin al Tartufo
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Eataly Dallas, La Scuola
It’s time to get your hands messy! In our hands-on format, our Scuola Chef will guide you through how to prepare Tajarin al Tartufo.
Sushi Party
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Central Market Dallas Lovers Lane
Demonstration/Hands On
Dallas Xmas Jamboree
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Murphy’s Mansion
ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC COMEDY FOODIES CONCERT …
WOMEN’s Re-FUEL STATION Self Care Day Event
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: The Witherspoon Law Group
Taking the time to breathe, reflect, revive, recharge and Re-FUEL is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity.
Lobstermania
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Central Market Plano
Hands on. You will be cooking with a small team in this class.
Huephoria
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Ruins
Huephoria in the Limbo Room at Ruins in Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX.
Make & Take: Fill & Decorate a Buche de Noel
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Central Market Plano
Demonstration/Hands On