Let’s explore social events in Houston, 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 Houston where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Houston
July Meetup is FRIDAY Evening, 26-July at 7:30 PM at Alan’s
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Home of Alan Manatt (phone 925-788-6187)
July is dedicated to Player’s choice. Pick your favorites to share with the meetup.
Call me (Brian 832-444-3824) at the time for gate code.
We are providing time for those who like to play their solo pieces or anything that they’ve been working on. Perfection isn’t the goal. We are here to encourage each other to play guitar; not to be critical. There should be some time at the end to discuss ea(…)
Brew & Bloom Farmers Market
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: La Vita Coffee
Join us for a vibrant day at the Brew & Bloom Farmers Market, Whether you are a thrifter, an enthusiastic plant parent, or simply looking for a delightful outing, our market offers something for everyone.
Entry: Free! Open to all ages.
Come hang out at the Brew & Bloom Farmers Market.(…)
Unleash Your Creativity at the Giant Coloring Party!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Honey Art Cafe
Imagine a massive coloring page sprawled out before you, featuring the iconic Houston skyline.
Each crayon is a whopping 3 feet long, promising a colorful experience like no other.
This event is all about letting loose, having fun, and connecting with fellow UX professionals in a creative setting.
**Things to look forward to –**
* **Unwind and Connect:** Step away from the daily grind and min(…)
Houston Marketing Hangout
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Kirby Ice House
Come out and meet some other marketers from the Houston area.
No pressure, no pitch, no required referrals.
Just marketing folks hanging out and having fun.
Do you:
Run ads?
Write emails?
Social content?
Funnel Builder?
Full Service Agency?
Whatever you do…. we’re the place to be.
Or if you need folks like that on your team or as contractors, come on out…
We’ll get you set up with the ri(…)
The Ginger Mule
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Ginger Mule
Join me for dinner @ Houston’s newest haven for plant based cuisine. Please update your RSVP if you are unable to attend , see you there!(…)
BIM Meet / BIM & Beer / Wine about BIM
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Kirksey Architecture
This event is rescheduled from last week in response to hurricane Beryl:
We are pleased to have Jonathan Torres, Sustainability Coordinator, LEED AP BC, BD+C, ID+C with Kirksey Arhitecture, who will help us learn about the process of utilizing energy modeling to optimize building design and performance!
During this presentation, Jonathan Torres will help us learn:
* How to leverage various ener(…)
The Houston Crochet/Knit Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Jason’s Deli
We have a new location: Jason’s Deli at 2611 S Shepherd Drive, Houston 77098. NOTE that this is a new location, not the Jason’s we had met at previously.
Come on in and look for yarn — If you are the first arrival, take a seat and pull out some yarn.
Masks are encouraged.(…)
Discussion of Cheon Myeong-kwan’s Whale
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 2510 Willowick Rd
Edward will lead a discussion of Cheon Myeong-kwan’s *Whale*.
“A carnivalesque fairytale that celebrates independence and enterprise, a picaresque quest through Korea’s landscapes and history, *Whale* is a riot of a book. Cheon Myeong-Kwan’s vivid characters are foolish but wise, awful but endearing, and always irrepressible. This is a hymn to restlessness and self-transformation.” — Internationa(…)
Wednesday meeting, Montrose
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: bellagreen
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Share Your Thoughts
Conversation, catching up, laughter with other like-minded liberal ladies.
So — what are you folks thinking about? Successes, problems, etc.
How can we make 2024 be one that brings civility, listening and compromise to our fractious Congress (and we citizens) so that we all can work together to solve problems and strengthen our approach to major issues(…)
July book club: The Women— Do over!!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Henderson Heights
Facebook group link: https://www.facebook.com/share/mJD9A48saXjZBJzi/?mibextid=K35XfP
https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/book/9781250178633
The Women by Kristin Hannah
“Hannah is in top form here… Hannah’s real superpower is her ability to hook you along from catastrophe to catastrophe, sometimes peering between your fingers, because you simply cannot give up on her characters. She gathers wo(…)
Chinese Conversation 聊聊中文
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Kirby Ice House Upper Kirby Location
Join us for casual conversation at Kirby Ice House on Eastside!
We speak only in Chinese. Whether you are studying Chinese, a heritage speaker trying to brush up your conversation skills, or a native speaker looking for casual conversation, you are welcome to join us!
Please be sure to RSVP. In the event of a change of venue or cancellation, we will contact those who RSVP yes.
If you are a begi(…)
Saturday 7:30 AM Tennis Doubles of Novice Players at Bay Glen
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Bay Glen Park & Tennis courts
This is a weekly meetup at the Bay Glen Tennis Courts in Clear Lake City (Houston, TX). Saturdays at 7:30 AM. This is for novice players (e.g., Rank 3.5 and under). We’re here to have some enjoyable tennis play, but not for competition. We’ll rotate players after every game. We’re not playing sets, just games. We don’t keep score beyond the game. All events are free. Ball donations accepted.(…)
Monday Night Writes at Common Bond on Westheimer
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Common Bond Bistro & Bakery – Montrose
Our mission is to provide a place for writers to sit together and work on their projects. It will amaze you how motivating it is simply to be in the company of your fellow writers! And, you will see progress, even if you only spend one hour per week on your writing. Whether you are in the brainstorming phase or working on your final draft, this is the group to get things done.
THE SCHEDULE:
6:45 (…)
COLORFUL CHARACTERS wanted: Meeting SAT 7/30 at 2 PM
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 708 Telephone Rd
Two Writers/Directors looking for 3-5 Colorful Characters to join team for Comedy Shorts/Series and future film fests:
\* Male 40-60: Dirty Politician, pays well to make problems go away
\* Female 25-30: Sharp publicist, smart serious professional, hates sexism
\* Male 35-50: Attorney, comicly encourages more abusive harassment
\* 2-3 Other M/F roles as needed
Meeting SAT July 30, from 2-4 PM, at (…)
Houston International Folkdancers Monday Night Teaching Session
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: 115 E 14th St
Our teaching dance session will teach international dances Monday evening from 7:30 to 9:30. Latecomers welcome also. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. This is a casually dressed group.
115 14th street in the Heights between Heights Blvd and Harvard St.
Oddfellows Hall is a two story old building with dark red bricks.(…)
Team Wolfpack Meet & Greet Open House
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: undefined
I’m hosting a low-key event to get to know the New Men & for them to understand what Wolfpack is all about. . During our Meet and Greet Open House we will discuss how being a member of Wolfpack has improved our lives & what New Men can expect from the weekly zoom meetings. The agenda will include some laughs & a useful lesson/discussions to help The Men in various aspects of life including but not(…)
Wake Up! CPG Houston
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Roast & Brew
Houston-area CPG brands, retailers, service providers, and local enthusiasts are welcome to join us for a lively discussion about the CPG scene and helping each other grow our businesses and community.
Wake Up! is a new, casual meetup for people interested in the Houston Consumer Packaged Goods Community. This event is hosted by Marc Nathan and Max Kunik with generous sponsorship from the startup(…)
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◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: 215 Grove St
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Meeting Theme: Olympic Sports
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
We are a Toastmasters club full of single Houstonians. that requires our new members to be legally single. This makes for a fun, fast-paced public speaking club designed for singles.
Along the way, friendships are forged, glossophobia is shed, self confidence is bolstered and business and personal contacts are established. All in all, it’s a great way to make new friends and develop your communic(…)
Weekly Meditation Sittings
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: 4949 Caroline St
**In-Person Meetings!**
Please join IMH on Mondays from 7pm until 8:30pm. We start off with Qigong followed by announcements, a 30 minute meditation, and a dharma talk and time for discussion and questions to close.
**Meeting Details**
For those who would like to join us in-person at Covenant Church, we will be meeting in “Building B”, the Huff Fellowship Hall in an upstairs room. There will be s(…)
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 Houston, you can try out Viator.com, Visithoustontexas.com, or 365thingsinhouston.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Houston, Texas
Dear Mama: A Block Party for Black Maternal Mental Health
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Lawson Academy
An epic Block party with music, food, wellness activities, education, & resources to support Black maternal mental health!
Muzz Houston Pop-Up Social
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 2515 Morse St
Houston, Muzz is landing! Join us right off Westheimer for a fun night of refreshments and mingling!
R&B VINYL : 90s VS 2000s 2 STORY DANCING DAY PARTY JULY 27
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Society Kitchen & Kocktails
R&B dance day party that consist of two floors 90s being on one floor while 2000s on the other floor bringing back the early dance culture
Papabubble Candy Class (Lollipops)
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Papabubble Houston
Ready to get your hands sticky? In this class, we’ll teach you how to make LOLLIPOPS. You get to keep everything you make, and then some 🙂
GHENGAR: SACRIFICE TOUR – Stereo Live Houston
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Stereo Live Houston
GHENGAR: SACRIFICE TOUR – Stereo Live Houston
Tickets, Parking Pass, Bottle Service, & Info: www.StereoLive.com
Higher Education Social Media Summit
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: University of Houston-Downtown Girard Street Building
Join us for a day of learning and networking at the Higher Education Social Media Summit!
Real Estate Social At Ciel
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge
Real Estate Social event For Real Estate Professionals! Realtor’s, Lenders and Builders free entry. All other vendors & guest $20.
Loyly X Unify Fun Run + Plunge
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: 1210 West Clay Street suite 18, Houston, TX, USA
Get ready to sweat it out at the Loyly X Unify Fun Run + Plunge – a fun, active day evening with a 5k and cold plunge + sauna session!
“I AM THE WOMAN FOR THE ASSIGNMENT Women Conference
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Astonishing events
Get ready to be inspired and empowered at the “I AM THE WOMAN FOR THE ASSIGNMENT Women Conference”
Wagyu and Wine Night at R-C Ranch
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: R-C Ranch
Join us for a wagyu + wine tasting event presented by R-C Ranch Craft Meats, an evening dedicated to sharing a premium selection of both.
French Steakhouse
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Central Market Houston
Hands on. You will be cooking with a small team in this class.
ADVENTURE CLUB – Stereo Live Houston
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Stereo Live Houston
ADVENTURE CLUB – Stereo Live Houston
Tickets, Parking Pass, Bottle Service, & Info: www.StereoLive.com
PHILLY 2 HOUSTON WEEKEND JULY 26-28th 2024
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Houston TX
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Financial Fundamentals 101: For Realtors
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Total Wine & More
Hey realtors! Join us for Financial Fundamentals 101 to boost your money skills and level up your real estate game!
Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Tasting
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Benny Thunders
Come join us for a fun night of tasting delicious wines, paired with cheeses, and chocolates on July 25th at 5:30 PM!
MI DIMENSION Presents: HARDER, BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER!
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 1530 W Sam Houston Pkwy N
A Houston summer 2024 rave in a visual environment consisting of DnB, hard dance, house, techno, and trance, hosted by Mi Dimension & HUEZO.
Willie G’s Post Oak – Chef Series Dinner 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Willie G’s Post Oak
Houston Chef Series 2024: Presidential State Dinners
30CELLOS play ‘The Cello Chronicles’
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: MATCH – Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston
30CELLOS at TexasCellos SESSIONS @ MATCH HOUSTON, Embark on a musical journey through time with the renowned Texas Cellos Cello Choir!
Adultish Whines Live Podcast Show
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 1120 Naylor St
Paige Crutcher, Host of Adultish Whines Podcast is having her first ever Live Podcast Show in Houston TX!
Will Burkart Headlines The Riot Comedy Club
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Rudyard’s
A fun evening of standup in the legendary comedy room at Rudyards! Tasty food, full bar, and comedy from visiting headliner Will Burkhart