Let’s explore social events in Gilbert, AZ 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 Gilbert where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Gilbert
Rumba Progressive Group Class
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: NRG Ballroom
Welcome, join our Progressive Group Class starting September 3rd.
Class starts at 6pm, is $15, and is located at NRG Ballroom (931 E Elliot Rd # 101, Tempe, AZ 85284)
All levels of dancers are welcome, you just need to have an interest in being super awesome. We will build each dance, one month at a time, adding on weekly. This month is Rumba. As professional American Rhythm Finalist we are exci(…)
September 2024 Meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: HeatSync Labs
**seL4 – The Ultimate Secure Microkernel** (30 min)
This is a presentation on the seL4 microkernel, which is used in projects that absolutely require the most robust security at its core, as a monolithic kernel like Linux is not the right choice in these situations. Join us as we briefly touch on microkernels, the history of the L4 family of microkernels, and why seL4 stands out from the rest.(…)
EVSec CitySec Meet-up: Security & Beer
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Beer Research Institute
Do you work in the IT Industry and harbor a great interest and passion for Information Security? Are you interested in learning more about Network Security, System hardening, Penetration Testing, Application Security, or any related topic? Are you currently working in the Information Security sector, or have in the past, and are wanting to connect with other individuals who share your love for the(…)
Golf at Dobson Ranch (Mesa)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Dobson Ranch Golf Course
Come join us for 18 holes of golf at the Dobson Creek in Mesa! Fees will be around $55 with cart included.(…)
Real Estate Investing Coffee Hour
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Black Rifle Coffee Company
If you are looking to build connections in the real estate investing space, then join us for coffee and networking. This event is limited capacity so that true relationships can be built as we strive to help each other with our investing goals.
Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting out, this meetup will offer valuable insights and connections. You’ll have the chance to meet like-mi(…)
Phoenix Rad Girls (AZWCC)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Phoenix Rock Gym
Join the AZWCC (Arizona Womens Climbing Coalition) as we partner with Phoenix Rock Gym to bring the Phoenix Rad Girls to the valley. This meetup is a fun and empowering climbing meetup for women, led by women.
WHEN: First Wednesday of the Month
TIME: 6:00pm-8:30pm with an informal happy hour at Four Peaks to follow
Where: Phoenix Rock Gym
PRICE: $10 day pass, FREE for members
*NO CLIMBING EXPERI(…)
Gastronome’s Dinner: Curry & Conversations @ Feringhee Modern Indian Cuisine
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Feringhee
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Join us for an evening of connection and great food at Feringhee Modern Indian Cuisine!
📅 Date: September 6, 2024
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Feringhee Modern Indian Cuisine, Chandler, AZ
Let’s gather for a cozy dinner to socialize and enjoy the flavors of upscale modern Indian cuisine. Catch up with old friends or come out and make new ones!
Dress Code: Smart (…)
Let’s Give Back…Volunteering at the United Food Bank Mesa 🌽😊
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: United Food Bank
Let’s be the ones who make a brighter day and let’s start giving back to our community by volunteering at the United Food Bank in Mesa. ![🌽]()
We will be building emergency food bags and/or sorting food drive donations into boxes that are then given to those in need right here in the East Valley.
Please be sure to wear CLOSED-TOE SHOES, as there will be lifting, walking, and moving food box don(…)
Verde River TRIP POSTPONED DUE TO LOW WATER FLOW.
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: undefined
**UPDATE:**
**The water flow needs to be over 100 cfs to run this trip. It was 120 and had been climbing for weeks when I posted this, but it has been falling steadily ever since and is now down to 60 cfs. With no rain in the forecast, the flow will not increase by next weekend sufficiently to do this trip. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused; please join me on the Salt River instead.**
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Lunch Meeting
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: La Famiglia Pizza & Pasta
We will meet for lunch, exchange referrals, have an educational piece, tip of the day, presentation from 2 members, and of course have our 30 second commercial. This group has grown and has shown to be a fantastic referral base.(…)
AZ Money Meetup
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: EZ Spaces Coworking in Gilbert
Come learn about and get involved with AZ Money, the new microcurrency for Arizonans, and how it works with Bitcoin to promote and ensure freedom and individual liberty!
**Location: EZ Spaces – 1530 E Williams Field Rd #201, Gilbert AZ**
* **6:00 PM** Arizona Time(…)
A Masonic Lodge that meets in the morning/perfect for retirees, nightshift, etc
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Camelback Daylight Lodge #75
Are you a Mason? Would you like to find out how to become a Mason? Don’t google nonsense! Ask real Freemasons!
Join us for our stated meeting! We are an excellent lodge for those who cannot go out at night, are retired, self employed, busy with family, work a night shift, etc. Check us out!
We are a friendly group that meets at 9am for breakfast on the first Tuesday of every month (except July a(…)
Mahjong at Linda’s because the library is closed!
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Linda’s house
Mahjong !!!(…)
Tempe Library Improv Club
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Tempe Public Library
Improv comedy is a theater style where an actor creates their actions in real time as they are doing them. Get more comfortable on-stage, boost your confidence, harness your public speaking skills, and alleviate stress while you do it. Guided by members of the MainStage cast at Bridge Improv Theater, the Tempe Library Improv Club is a great place to make new friends, have a few laughs, and redisco(…)
Happy Hour at Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 1706 E Warner Rd Tempe
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
**Come join us on Wednesday, September 4th at 5:30 p.m. for Happy hour at Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, 1706 E. Warner Road, Tempe. (Northwest corner of Warner and McClintock) Happy hour menu is available 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Select appetizers and drinks are 1/2 off.**
# **Garcia’s tradition of freshness is apparent in their authentic, original recipes. Sauces, salsas, guacamole, chips, beans, rice, a(…)
GILBERT Shut Up & Write!® SE VALLEY, Thursdays @ 5:30 PM In-Person
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: la Madeleine
At **Shut Up & Write**, we’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. Be it a book, blog, script, poem, essay, dissertation, journal, resume, melody, or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you’ve written or give you unsolicited advice unless you ask for it from one writer to another.
Instead of just thinking about writing, (…)
Taco Tuesday Lunch & Leads
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Catalyst Crafted Ales
Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Catalyst Crafted Ales and Taco Tuesday with S.A.L.T $2 Taco Tuesday.
Join us for Taco Tuesday Lunch & Leads. Get ready to mingle and make new friends while supporting Local Small Business.
Social Gatherings are great place to make introductions to help grow each other’s businesses. Small Business Owners are very happy to partner with local professionals.
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BUCK & RIDER in Gilbert
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Buck and Rider Gilbert (Agritopia)
Buck & Rider – Gilbert / East Valley
As requested by our members…
Their Gilbert location offers 9,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. That’s plenty of room for catching up with friends over a light weekday lunch, moving the afternoon meeting to a table on our patio, bringing the family in for weekend brunch, or enjoying a special date night. As in their other locations, they fly the fr(…)
Game Day!!!!
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Linda P’s house
Love to play games?? Me too!! Let’s get together – I have Hand Foot & Toe, Rummikub or mahjong for this event! Bring whatever you want to drink or snack on – and if you have a few dollars for the “meetup more than doubled its fee” jar, it would be greatly appreciated!! I do have two dogs – one who will love you and want to jump all over you and one who will be completely afraid of you. 🤷🏻♀️(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Gilbert is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Gilbert on Discovergilbert.com, Gilbertaz.gov, or Allevents.in.
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Money & Magic: Quantum Leap Into Wealth
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Thrive Coworking for Women
Learn the spiritual AND practical tools to make, protect, and grow your money- no boring financial seminar required!
Max Greenfield: Good Night Thoughts
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Mesa Arts Center
Join Changing Hands at Mesa Arts Center for an evening with New Girl star, Max Greenfield, to celebrate his new book, Good Night Thoughts.
SCOTTSDALE SYSTEM RESET EXPERIENCE™️: Breathe | Dance | Meditate | Biohack
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Shanti Sound
Embark on a transformative journey with deep breathwork, meditation, sound healing, ecstatic dance, and tons of tools for everyday harmony!
YOGA UNCENSORED! + End of Summer Pool Party at The Hilton!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Alibi, East University Drive, Tempe, AZ, USA
Yaaass! We’re here for an epic event of yoga, beats, and eats–> MILLENNIAL STYLE! Meet me on the mat, its goin’ downnnnnn!!
Soil to Table Summit
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Phoenix Zoo
Join us for our 1st Soil to Table, an Arizona Urban and Small Agriculture Summit this fall in Phoenix, Arizona.
RTEP EMDR Protocol Training 6 EMDRIA Credits Offered
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: 2563 S Val Vista Dr
This one-day RTEP training will help you transform your EMDR Therapy Practice and allow you to help clients prevent PTSD!
Jerry Day 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: SanTan Gardens
Get excited for SanTan Brewing Company’s annual Jerry Day at SanTan Gardens!
September Dueling Pianos
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Off 87, 135 West Ocotillo Road, Chandler, AZ, USA
Get ready for a wild night of toe-tapping, finger-snapping Dueling Pianos – where two talented musicians go head-to-head, playing your favor
Infusion Coffee and Tea: International Coffee Tasting and Brew Class
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters, East 8th Street, Tempe, AZ, USA
Experience how specialty coffee shops worldwide taste coffee. Try coffees exported from around the world and roasted in house!
Jaded Juke Box VIP Seating
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Off 87, 135 West Ocotillo Road, Chandler, AZ, USA
Get ready to kick back in style and enjoy exclusive VIP seating at the Jaded Juke Box event – it’s gonna be a night to remember!
Coffee, Coworking, & Collab
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: HeatSync Labs, West Main Street, Mesa, AZ, USA
Join us for a relaxed & productive work day of coffee and coworking at our in-person event at HeatSync Labs in downtown Mesa.
New Moon in Virgo Soundbath
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Historic Irving-MYCA Room 112
Join us for a relaxing sound bath experience on Thursday, September 5th at 6:00 PM!
CYQ Afterburner: ARENA 23
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: ARENA 23 Chandler
Get ready for an afterburner filled with fun at ARENA 23: indoor sports amusement park!
RSVP Latino ft Grupo Generation Hosted by DJ Chop
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Cervantes Restaurant
Get your RSVP tickets now for great night of food, drink, dancing with live Tejano music!
Arizona Blazing Flames Youth Basketball Camp
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
Get ready to bring the heat at the Arizona Blazing Flames Youth Basketball Camp – where young ballers ignite their skills on the court!
SCOTTSDALE SYSTEM RESET EVENING™️: Breathe | Dance | Meditate | Biohack
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Shanti Sound
Embark on a transformative journey with deep breathwork, meditation, sound healing, ecstatic dance, and tons of tools for everyday harmony!
Monet’s Autumn Stroll – Paint and Sip by Classpop!™
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Pinot’s Palette Gilbert
Imaginative, relaxing paint and sip led by a talented painting instructor through Classpop! Learn and practice your painting skills in a fun, social setting.Join Classpop! for “Monet’s Autumn Stroll ” with Gilbert Studio and explore captivating mediums, brushstroke techniques and more in a paint and sip class that is ideal for beginners, experienced painters and everyone in between. You’ll enjoy c
Candy Beach – Paint and Sip by Classpop!™
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Pinot’s Palette Gilbert
Imaginative, relaxing paint and sip led by a talented painting instructor through Classpop! Learn and practice your painting skills in a fun, social setting.Join Classpop! for “Candy Beach” with Gilbert Studio and explore captivating mediums, brushstroke techniques and more in a paint and sip class that is ideal for beginners, experienced painters and everyone in between. You’ll enjoy creating a s
Serene Sunrise – Paint and Sip by Classpop!™
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Pinot’s Palette Gilbert
Imaginative, relaxing paint and sip led by a talented painting instructor through Classpop! Learn and practice your painting skills in a fun, social setting.Join Classpop! for “Serene Sunrise” with Gilbert Studio and explore captivating mediums, brushstroke techniques and more in a paint and sip class that is ideal for beginners, experienced painters and everyone in between. You’ll enjoy creating
Alluring Autumn – Paint and Sip by Classpop!™
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Pinot’s Palette Gilbert
Imaginative, relaxing paint and sip led by a talented painting instructor through Classpop! Learn and practice your painting skills in a fun, social setting.Join Classpop! for “Alluring Autumn” with Gilbert Studio and explore captivating mediums, brushstroke techniques and more in a paint and sip class that is ideal for beginners, experienced painters and everyone in between. You’ll enjoy creating