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.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Gilbert, Arizona. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Gilbert
East Valley Tuesday Knight Chess Club
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Bobazing
Join the Tuesday Knight Chess Club. Learn fundamental strategies, tactics, and openings to help you become a more confident player. Whether you’re new to the game or looking to brush up on your skills, this is the perfect opportunity to learn and connect with fellow chess lovers in a friendly and welcoming environment. Come engage in a fun and educational experience that will take your chess game (…)
COME DANCE WITH US! Rhythm Edition Band!!!! @ O’Kelley’s! Fri, Sept. 13th, 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: O’Kelly’s
Are you tired of swiping through dating apps and going on boring, awkward first dates? Do you want to meet new people in a fun and exciting way? Look no further than the Singles in Gilbert Group’s event dance!
This event is the perfect opportunity to socialize, network, and potentially find love with fellow singles in the area. Whether you’re new to town or a longtime resident, this event offers a(…)
2nd WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH REGULAR EUCHRE IN MESA
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Native Grill and Wings
Hi Everyone,
There Will Be A $2.00 Event Fee, We Will Play A Basic Version Of Euchre. Stick The Dealer Is In Play. Each Player Will Play With Random Partners And 2 Opponents. Each Player Will Deal Two Times Only. At The End Of Each Game, Each Player Will Record Their Score, The Losers Move To A New Table And Will No Longer Be Partners. The Winners Will Remain At The Table And Each Winner Will Par(…)
Join Us! A Special Event: Book Club Check-In
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Sagebrush Coffee Shop & Roastery
An opportunity to invest in your personal journey towards empowerment and well-being!
Join PHX Women’s Personal Development Book Club and Support for a check-in, reflecting on the books read thus far, continuing any much needed conversations surrounding experiences, insights, and tips for integrating the lessons of these books in our day-to-day lives!
Then we’ll decide as a group what books we’l(…)
25-30s Social Sand Volleyball!!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Kleinman Park
Come and join us for volleyball Thursday evenings! It’s a fun, friendly, and playfully competitive environment with few rules and socializing in between games. Open invite to those **in the group** and their +1s but be sure to rsvp if you’re coming so we can keep track of numbers and make sure we don’t go more than around 6 players per team!
We’ll get started setting up at 6pm but don’t worry if (…)
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games, Chandler, AZ SATURDAY 9/14/24 🏎🏁🏆
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
Let’s go to Andretti Indoor Karting!
It boasts everything from indoor go kart racing, bowling, laser tag, and arcade games in a pay as you wish format. We will definitely sign up to do go- kart racing as well as either laser tag, arcade games or bowling depending on what the rest of the group wants to do.
Like always, please post on the event page if you’re running late so we know you’re still c(…)
Dinner at San Tan Brewing Company
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: San Tan Brewing Company
Let’s meet in downtown Chandler at San Tan Brewing Company. Arizona based, hand-crafted beers, and spirits. Try one of their burgers or the fried chicken with a Mr. Pineapple or Caramellow whiskey? Yes, let’s GO!
Look for the meetup signs out on the patio – I’m hoping that it will be below 100 by then but who knows? This is a reserved event so please RSVP responsibly. If you no show, we will just(…)
Sumptuous Vegan Lunch at Seed Shack in Gilbert!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Seed Shack
Please join us and our invigorating host, Julie, on Saturday, September 14, starting at 12:30pm for a delightful Vegan lunch at Seed Shack in Gilbert! Where we’ll be taking a big bite out of the apple of life and escaping from the four walls of culinary routine; by being filled to the brim with song and play, having as much Vegan fun as you see on beer commercials, and experiencing food euphoria f(…)
GILBERT Shut Up & Write!® SE VALLEY, Thursdays @ 5:30 PM In-Person
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ 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, (…)
Public Train Dominoes (fka Mexican Train Dominoes)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Panera Bread Dana Park
Everyone is welcome, we start the games at 5 pm but are flexible with later work schedules. Generally there are two games going at a time and sometimes 3 when other members bring along a set of dominos and we have a lot of people.
Panera has been very good to us so please be prepared to purchase food and drinks our hosts would be most appreciative.
You’ll find us where tables are gathered with d(…)
THE HUB GRILL DINNER AFTER THE MOVIE 🎬 BEETLEJUICE..
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: The Hub Grill and Bar
Let’s enjoy dinner after the Movie BEETLEJUICE 🎬. The HUB offers various foods to enjoy..
If you are attending the Movie you will have first choice attending after for dinner.. others can attend if we have an opening. 🙂
Reservations confirmed per Daniel..(…)
Weekly Volleyball 2024 at Clark Park- Beginners Welcome
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Clark Park
Hey all,
Welcome back to our Weekly Thursday Volleyball for 2024! We are open to all skill levels ranging from absolute beginners to league players wanting some fun, casual play. All we ask for newbies is to try your best and take advice/tips in a positive spirit. During this Spring, play will be from 7-10 PM and once Summer comes along, we will change it to 8-10 PM to avoid the day heat.
Due to(…)
September East Valley SPOTLIGHT Event
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: The Abbington at Gilbert
We are excited to announce our September East Valley SPOTLIGHT Event on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 for a luncheon from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm hosted by The Abbington at Gilbert. This will be an inside dining room event.
Seating is limited! Please RSVP by September 6th by calling 480-520-3260. We look forward to seeing you soon!(…)
In The Works: Actors Reading Writers
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta
Phoenix Screenwriters Association, Inc Presents:
IN THE WORKS: Actors Reading Writers
A reading of excerpts from local writers’ scripts in progress…
read by local actors honing their craft…
Followed by feedback from the writers and networking for everyone.
WHEN:
Second Tuesday of every month.
WHERE:
Floridino’s Pizza and Pasta
Banquet Room
590 N. Alma School Rd. #35
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480) (…)
AI Coding Workshop: NLP (ESR x GCN)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 19th
◦ Where: Mill and 3rd Street
**🧠 Learn to train [BERT](https://huggingface.co/google-bert/bert-base-uncased) for bias detection in text.**
* This will be a semi-technical coding workshop, and sneak peak into the NLP concepts we apply in our upcoming research paper, [GUS-Net](https://ethicalspectacle.org/research-project?id=1) (Sept. 2024).
**Study**: We’ll be walking through the training process in this [notebook 💻](https(…)
Grab Those Roller Skates! 🛼
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Skateland Chandler
Join us for a fun afternoon roller skating with our kiddos!! You can rent skates or bring your own. There are also bars to rent for those needing a little extra help skating.
Admission: $9.50
Skate Rental: $4.50
Please sign the wiaver if you plan to attend!
https://www.unitedskates.com/skateland-chandler/sign-waiver/(…)
Novel Workshop: Read drafts, critique (Morning)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Mesa Haus 109
**IN-PERSON EVENT @ Jarrod’s New Location: 109 W University Dr. Mesa, AZ**
Welcome to our Saturday morning meeting! Please **bring 8 paper copies** of a draft/chapter you’re working on. Keep the draft under 2,000 words. We’ll read the draft aloud and offer suggestions. First timers are always welcome. **If you don’t have writing to bring yet, PLEASE DO NOT RSVP**, but still feel free to join us t(…)
Business Entrepreneur’s Networking (BEN) TUESDAY group
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: La Famiglia Pizza & Pasta
## Details
*IMPORTANT*: ***Before you RSVP*** ***to attend,*** *please confirm with the Organize*r that your category is open. We are an exclusive networking group. This means that only one person/business per profession will be allowed as a member.
You are welcome to check us out once before applying for membership. We are looking for highly committed business owners and sales professionals whos(…)
Crochet Sleeping Mats for Folks Sleeping Outdoors, Using Plastic Grocery Bags
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 627 W Rio Salado Pkwy
It takes 500-700 plastic bags to complete a sleeping mat that measures 6 feet by 2.5 feet. These are very useful items for people who must sleep on the ground. **Come and get started this month!**
* **Bring clean and dry plastic grocery bags** to any events you attend at the Humanist Community Center. The bags we can use are the ones you get a the grocery store check out.
* **Make plarn** (plasti(…)
Arizona Data Platform Users Group Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
Topic:
Speaker: Joe Barth
Abstract:
Agenda
• 5:15-5:30pm: Networking
• 5:30-5:35 pm: Announcements & Intro
• 5:35-6:35pm: Presentation
• 6:35-7:00pm: Q&A, wrap-up
Bio:
is a Hybrid event(…)
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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Jodi Picoult in conversation with Jennifer Hershey: By Any Other Name
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Mesa Arts Center
Join us for a lively chat between two of the most beloved and bestselling novelists in the world! It’s sure to be a night to remember.
Art Social: Pumpkin Luminarias
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Vision Gallery
Have fun and make art in this relaxed class for adults!
Ghoul’s Day Out: An Eerie Art Expo
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Silver Key Lounge, West Guadalupe Road, Mesa, AZ, USA
Ghoul’s Day Out: An Eerie Art Expo is a free art exposition and marketplace event focused on celebrating the best season of all – Fall!
Owaken Breathwork: The Owakening, Phoenix, AZ
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 1733 E Northrop Blvd
A one-day live experience of Owaken Breathwork, guided by the founders; Lukis Mac & Hellè Weston.
Sip & Skate Midwest vs Southwest Skate Jam
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Skateland
The Biggest Roller Skating Party to Hit the Desert.
gas0 Live with SSGKobe in Phoenix
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Nile Theater
Catch gas0 live in Phoenix Arizona With SSG Kobe! Sounds by Dj Goth
Wheelwright | Local and Live!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: SanTan Gardens
SANTAN GARDENS PRESENTS: LOCAL and LIVE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 6:30PM FEATURING WHEELWRIGHT!
SanTan Gardens Presents: Brewery Brickmasters!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: SanTan Gardens
Come join us at our Brewery Brickmasters event and show off your Lego building skills!
Unleashing the Brilliance for Entrepreneurship: A Forum for Women
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 1731 W Baseline Rd suite 111
Get ready to tap into your inner brilliance and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit at our forum designed specifically for women!
2024 Arizona Council for History Education Membership
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: ASU Chandler Innovation Center
Conference attendance is included in your annual membership! Please join us Saturday September 14!
Neurobiology of Trauma – ACVS Advanced Academy
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Desert Willow Conference Center
Learn how the brain responds to trauma and how trauma informed responses can mitigate these effects.
Jaiteryx Live with SSGKobe in Phoenix
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Nile Theater
Catch Rapper Jaiteryx ! live in Phoenix Arizona With SSG Kobe
IXL Live – Tempe, AZ (Sept. 10)
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Tempe Mission Palms – Destination by Hyatt
IXL Live brings a wealth of strategies and insights straight to you—all in one fun-filled day!
Friday the 13th Puff N Paint
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Buddha’s Brew Coffee Cafe
We are hosting an instructed live Puff N Paint class Friday the 13th themed hosted at Buddhas Coffee in downtown Mesa.
SSGKobe Live in Phoenix
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Nile Theater
GT Entertainment Presents : SSGKobe Live in Phoenix
Morning Skincare Workshop with AlumierMD Products
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 973 W Elliot Rd
Join us for a fun and informative morning skincare workshop featuring AlumierMD products to learn how to achieve glowing skin!
Baseline Taste of Kneaders
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
Taste a little bit of everything, see what makes us special!
San Tan Taste of Kneaders
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
Taste a little bit of everything, see what makes us special!
Queen Creek Taste of Kneaders
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
Taste a little bit of everything, see what makes us special!
Phoenix Children’s At One Yoga Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Mullett Arena
Get ready to elevate your spirit, flex your generosity and find your balance while supporting kids facing cancer at Phoenix Children’s.