Let’s explore social events in Glendale, 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 Glendale where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Glendale
Open Mic Night: Comedy Edition at Cheers!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Cheers Tavern
Calling all comedians!
Join us every Friday 7PM at Cheers Tavern for an electrifying Open Mic Night! Step up to the mic and showcase your talent in an inviting and supportive atmosphere.
Free Entry \| Sign up in person(…)
Pool Season #35 Wk. #2 November 21
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Bull Shooters
Pool Season #35 week #2 is November 21 . Make a note , We are returning to every Thursday of the month except the last Thursday of the month , that last week being our week off.
Please be here by 6:45 each week so we can get started on time and don’t forget it’s YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to RSVP EACH WEEK.
Cost is $8 per wk., – You can pay this all ($96) upfront or on a weekly basis. Substitutes pay $1(…)
North Phoenix Sand Volleyball INTERMEDIATE
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Rose Mofford Sports Complex
This is a sand volleyball meetup where we will primarily play 4’s and rarely 3’s. Tuesday night are for players who have some volleyball experience and know how to bump, set, and spike. Matches are social & fun, but still have a competitive edge to them!
Teams are randomly picked multiple times throughout the evening, to give the opportunity to play with as many different people as possible.
Gro(…)
Mimi’s Cafe and Bistro
7450 W Bell Rd
Glendale, AZ 85308
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Mimi’s Cafe
Breakfast/ brunch(…)
Smerconish Mingle @ the Vig North Central
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Vig North Central
Bringing the Michael Smerconish inspired ‘Mingle’ project to Arizona. Let’s meet on the patio at The Vig North Central for good food, drinks and conversation!(…)
Hand and Foot and Toe at IHOP in Peoria (83rd & Bell)
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: IHOP
Come and join us for cards on Thursday, November 21st at 5:30PM at IHOP, 8359 W Bell Rd in Peoria. We will be playing Hand and Foot and Toe. Everyone is welcome and we are willing to teach it if you don’t already know it.
We will eat first and then split up in tables to start playing. Take it from me, it’s a lot of fun and once you learn, you will be hooked.
This event will show up on our calend(…)
Phoenix Art Museum Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesday & Drinks After
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Phoenix Art Museum
The Phoenix Art Museum offers pay-what-you-wish admission on Wednesday nights. We’ll meet outside the front entrance at 7:00 pm then head in to stroll around the museum. The group is likely to spread out and wander somewhat separately, so we’ll regroup outside the front entrance again at 8:00 pm when the museum closes. From there we’ll go to a bar/restaurant nearby, location TBD (probably somethin(…)
CENTRAL PHOENIX Shut Up & Write!™ Wed 10 AM (First Draft Book Bar)
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: First Draft Book Bar
At **Shut Up & Write** we’ve discovered it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. Whatever you’re writing—or dream of writing—you’re invited to join us. No one will see what you’ve written (unless you ask them to) or give you unsolicited advice. We’ve got resources to get you started, to keep you writing, and to help you stay on track.
**LOCATION**
*First Draft Book Bar* (inside *Chang(…)
Dinner than cards
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: IHOP
We eat dinner than play cards. Please arrive on time, order a meal and tip waitstaff generously.(…)
Experienced Real Estate Investor Happy Hour
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Hidden Track Bottle Shop
Join us for our monthly meeting!
We are a group of experienced investors in many different areas.
You will find buy and hold, flippers, land investors, multi-family, wholesalers, Short-term, Mid-term, and other investors here.
Come share with others and also get help in any areas you made need!
We will meet at Hidden Track on the right hand side.(…)
Easy Hike- From the North Mountain Visitior’s Center
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: North Mountain Visitor Center
This hike is rated EASY.
Come out for an easy hike from the North Mountain Visitor Center. The trail is relatively flat, with just a few gentle inclines, so if you want an easy hike, this is it.
DISTANCE: 2.4 miles round-trip ELEVATION GAIN: 115 ft DURATION: 1.5 hours
DOGS: Yes, if leashed. FACILITIES: Bathrooms and water fountains
WEBSITE: http://www.northmountainvisitorcenter.org/(…)
Day Hike – Camp Creek Falls – Carefree/Scottsdale
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: undefined
CAMP CREEK FALLS – the innocuous, wildfire-tinged roadside pullout that marks the beginning of this hike gives little insight to the wonders that lie in the canyons below.
This unmarked route ventures into the craggy desert canyons of Blue Wash and Camp Creek. The rangy walls of a box canyon open up to reveal a cascade of water tumbling over a 20-foot-high granite escarpment. From here, we can op(…)
The Children of Men by PD James
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Social On 83rd
Hello! I’ve had a crazy summer but ready to get back into my dark reading!!! This months book is The Children of Men. It’s available on Spotify if you have a premium subscription! Looking forward to reconnecting !
About the book: The year is 2021. No child has been born for twenty-five years. The human race faces extinction.
Under the despotic rule of Xan Lyppiat, the Warden of England, the old (…)
Make New Girl Friends Press Coffee
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Press Coffee – The Roastery
Wanna make new friends? Join us at Press Coffee! Aimed towards female identifying individuals in their 20s and 30s looking to make new friends.
Press Coffee is on Shea and 32nd street, by the 51. There is parking on the premises. We will let you know our location in the chat when we get there.(…)
West Valley Young Adults (19-35) Dinner with New Friends at PF Changs
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: P.F. Changs
Join us at PF Chang’s for an evening of amazing food with new friends. Come meet new young adults and share your stories, passions, and dreams as you eat delicious food. A night like this can create new friends that will lead to a lifetime of new adventures.
We are a young adult group dedicated to creating a brave, safe space for you to show up as your authentic self. We do not tolerate creepers,(…)
Random Connections… at Aunt Chilada’s
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak
Join us at **[Aunt Chilada’s](https://www.auntchiladas.com)** in the spacious outdoor area for a fulfilling night of food, drink, and connections in Phoenix’s Squaw Valley neighborhood!
Wednesday’s are [TRIVIA NIGHT](https://www.auntchiladas.com/event/wednesday-team-trivia/), so we may join in.
**[Aunt Chilada’s](https://g.co/kgs/SpfGcQ9)** is spectacular example of local Mexican cuisine, served(…)
Vegan Brunch and Plant-Based Discussion with Judy at Giving Tree Cafe in Phoenix
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Giving Tree Cafe
Join us and our fabulous host, Judy, on Saturday, November 23, starting at 11am at Giving Tree Cafe for Vegan Brunch and Plant-Based Discussion! Where we’ll feel the good vibrations gently gyrating the through the entire space, as cozy as wearing pajamas and floating on a cloud; hear the gentle sounds (a crock pot of positive emotions) bubbling to the surface, boiling over, and running down the si(…)
[IN-PERSON!] Tuesday Central Phoenix Writers Group
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◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: FEZ
Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Central Phoenix Writing Workshop! Here’s how we work:
We are open to all styles, genres, and forms of creative and non-creative writing. Just no hate speech, please. Our group is so successful because we treat each other with respect and trust.
The first half hour (6:30-7:00) is hanging out, getting situated, ordering food/drinks, and giving the moderator time(…)
MULTI-PITCH PRACTICE (one-day, on flat ground)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: undefined
**MULTI-PITCH PRACTICE (one-day, on flat ground)**
DATE and TIME: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.
Multi-Pitch Outing Leader: David Anderson
\# OF ATTENDEES: 4\,
**READ THIS ENTIRE WRITE-UP BEFORE YOU SIGN UP.**
YOU WILL NEED A TONTO PASS TO PARK HERE. GET IT FROM VENDOR, IN ADVANCE. SEE: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd893003.pdf
**EVENT DESCRIPTION**: We’ll be working on(…)
Lets play games at IHOP!!!
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: IHOP
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Welcome to North Valley Games! We are a very close-knit, fun, and everchanging group, always looking for new members! We are happy to teach anyone and are very interested to get to know you and what you enjoy playing.
We mostly play designer board games, which are of the Euro or strategy style. However, on Fridays we do have(…)
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 Glendale, you can try out Glendaleaz.com, Visitglendale.com, or Visitdowntownglendale.com.
RELATED: How to Meet People in Glendale, Arizona
Rise, Reimagine, & Reinvent: Healthy Teen Network National Conference
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Connect with adolescent health professionals at #HealthyTeen24 to reimagine & reinvent how we meet the ever-changing needs of young people.
The Phoenix Pancakes & Booze Art Show
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Duce
The Phoenix Pancakes & Booze Art Show
Cocoa Clique Presents: The Kick Back
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Stadium Sports Bar & Lounge
Join us at Stadium Sports Bar for a chill social event. Come hang out, play some board games or card games, have a drink and mingle!
Faith Over Fear 7
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: 911 N 91st Ave
This will be a transforming night of Worship, Prayer, Christian Rap, baptisms and Powerful Speakers! Come and cry out for revival with us!!
New Constellations at the Womack with Astral Orange opening
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: The Womack
An ethereal sonic dreamscape of eager melodies, guitar hooks and celestial vocals that softly tangles listeners into a web of cosmic glory!
2024 NJCA Fall Conference
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Westin Phoenix Downtown
The NJCA Fall Conference gathers Youth Service Providers, Department of Labor officials and other JC partners to discuss key issues.
BANKRUPTCY FRONTLINES: UNRAVELING TODAY’S CONTROVERSIES AND KEY UPDATES
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Sandra Day O’Connor U.S. Courthouse
Join the FBA Phoenix Chapter as we dive into the hottest topics and latest updates in the world of bankruptcy.
MORTIFIED – Phoenix LIVE: Nov 22
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Phoenix Center for the Arts
Adults sharing their most embarrassing childhood artifacts in front of strangers.
David Pederson: Fatal Foul Play
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Changing Hands Bookstore
You can support Changing Hands by purchasing the book via Eventbrite.
Career Paths in Healthcare Architecture
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: AIA Arizona Headquarters
Join AIA Phoenix Metro AAH for a panel on Career Paths in Healthcare Architecture, with lessons for all architecture professionals.
“PG at HQ” – Clean Comedy Show at the Arts HQ Gallery
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: West Valley Arts HQ Gallery
Come to an evening of laughter and hilarity at our first ever PG-rated comedy show at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise!
Willi Carlisle
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Last Exit Live
WILLI CARLISLE w/ special guest Katie Mae
Sandra Bassett & September Soul (R&B/Motown/Jazz)
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Westside Blues & Jazz
Doors Open 6PM | Music at 7:30 | Cover Charge $25 | 2 drink minimum per guest (alcohol or non-alcohol) +20% gratuity added to all checks
Binomio de Oro de América en PHOENIX, AZ | Noviembre 23 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: CasaMoreno Nightclub – Phoenix, Arizona
¡Fiesta vallenata con el Binomio de Oro y todos sus éxitos EN VIVO! Te esperamos en Stratus Event Center, el sábado 23 de noviembre.
NAWIC – Vanilla is Iconic: Turning Your Ordinary Into Extraordinary
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Associated General Contractors
This event invites you to reassess your approaches, find value in simplicity, and foster a culture that prioritizes clarity and engagement.
Arizona MULTIfamily Investors Happy Hour
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Blanco Cocina + Cantina
The MULTIfamily Investors Happy Hour is an evening of networking, drinks, and discussions on the lucrative world of MULTIfamily investing!
CMMC Rule finalized! What’s new in the latest update.
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Galvanize Coworking – Phoenix
This event is designed to educate Organizations Seeking Assessment (OSA) on the latest changes and nuances of the CMMC ecosystem.
FRIENDSGIVING 2024 – AZ WELCOMES YOU
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Onyx Art Gallery
Join us for an evening celebrating life and gratitude.
STEM SWAG: Friendsgiving Floral Arranging Class
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: STEM SWAG
Grab your besties and come celebrate friendship at our fall centerpiece arranging class!
Friday Night Arts Market on Roosevelt Row
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Roosevelt Row Apartments
Sign up now for the Central Arts Market!