Let’s explore social events in Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Indianapolis
Exclusive Portfolio Review Night – Get Expert Feedback on Your Work!
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: IUPUI Campus Center
Join us for an exclusive **Portfolio Review Night**, where you’ll receive valuable feedback from **us and other design professionals** to help refine and elevate your portfolio. Whether you’re a **student, recent graduate, or seasoned designer**, this is your chance to get **constructive critique, industry insights, and practical tips** to showcase your best work.
📅 **February 18, 2025**
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Saturday at The Health Club
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The Health Club Taproom & Cafe
There is a new cafe and taproom in Broad Ripple that specializes in mocktails and coffee drinks that are infused with CBD and Delta 8 or 9. They also offer the same drinks without these ingredients. This is a 21 and over event.(…)
Boardgame Night at St. Joseph Brewery
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: St. Joseph Brewery
Join us for an evening of board games, food and beers at St. Joseph Brewery in downtown Indianapolis. We’ll have a section reserved for board gamers. Some games that we play: Codenames, Catan, Verdant, Dominion, Splendor, Azul, Century, Concept, Parks, 7 Wonders and many others. Open to gamers of all levels. Feel free to bring your own games!
We will meet in the Choir Hall upstairs. When you ente(…)
Networking for Tech Startups/Founders/Investors/Developers – Indianapolis
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: St. Joseph Brewery
**\*\*Do meet us at the front door of the venue at 7pm sharp (try to come a little early to ensure you meet the group). In case you are late and you loose the group, you can coordinate in the whatsapp group to catch up (ensure you join the group)\*\***
**Registration**
**✅ Confirm your participation in whatsapp at +34 602 06 51 92 (Robin)**
✅ **Join us on Whatsapp:**
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ga(…)
Chaos Engineering with Fault Injection Service and Lambda Functions
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: E-gineering Annex, Suite 110
7 – 7:15 food and socialization + announcements
7:15-7:45 Jason Butz – Chaos Engineering with FIS + Lambda
7:45 – 8+ wrap-up
Imagine intentionally breaking your AWS Lambda functions to make them better. With the recent integration of AWS Fault Injection Service (FIS) and Lambda, you can now simulate real-world failures to test your system’s resilience and identify potential weaknesses. Dive into (…)
PEAK Animal Sanctuary Dine and Donate Event
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Bibibop Asian Grill
Join us for an evening of fellowship on a Meatless Monday at Bibibop. All Tofu bowls are 20% off on Mondays! In addition, 20% of money spent will be donated to **Peak Animal Sanctuary**. If you order online or visit Bibibop all day, any time on February 17th, you can still help out PEAK by using the code BIBIFUNDRAISER or by showing the above flyer (if in person). If you order online that day, you(…)
Monday Night Meditation Practice
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
Join us on Monday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward.
Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind.
All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.(…)
Blue Sushi Sake Grill Meetup
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Let’s get together to eat some yummy plant-based sushi at Blue Sushi Sake Grill on Friday, 2/21, at 6pm. Look for us at marked tables or ask the host for the veg group. Hope to see you there!
Address: 2721 E 86th St STE 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240(…)
Return to Kismetic!
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Kismetic Beer Company
Craft with us as we return to Kismetic Beer Company, the groovy eastside woman-owned brewery!
We’ll be the people with the yarn! Please note: Kismetic doesn’t serve food, so you’ll want to eat before or bring food in.
Attention group members! We have a new Discord server, and will soon be moving all future event planning there. If you’d like to stay in touch with upcoming events, please make sur(…)
Indianapolis Wholesale Meetup with Laura and Lauren
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Irvington Event Center
Come hangout with OG wholesalers/cash buyers, Laura and Lauren! With a combined 25 years in real estate, we want to help teach you how to wholesale homes so we can buy them!(…)
February Cafe + Draw
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Barista Parlor Stutz
Join us for a drink & draw! New time, Saturday afternoon instead of Sunday(…)
Let’s have fun at Pins Mechanical Company!
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Pins Mechanical Co
So this is a bit of a roaming get together. We’re starting the night at Pins Mechanical Company for drinks, food, and bowling.
To find the group, look for people wearing the pink event arm bands like in the picture. Im estimating a group around 20 people
After we’ve bowled and had fun at Pins, we’ll drive or uber over to Wild Beaver Saloon for karaoke! I’ll post a comment when we move in case an(…)
Is there a secret special someone in Indianapolis? (FREE event) JoyfulDanish.com
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Kaffeine Coffee Co., 707 Fulton St
**Tired of dating apps and want to meet people in real life?** Then take a chance and see if there could be a spark in between you and a secret special someone. (Only for 18+).
💬 **Event Details:**
* 📍 Location: This location
* 🕒 Time: About 45-90 min.
* 💞 Purpose: Organic social connections (By the people, for the people)
**How does It Works?:**
1️⃣ **RSVP & write your comment**
2️⃣ **Arri(…)
indy.js – Monthly Meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Centerpoint Brewing Company
This months presentation:
**Hacking RPGs: using JavaScript to make plugins for RPG Maker**
Kathy Bunn will be sharing how-tos and community support stories from her 5 years of developing plugins for low-code game engine RPG Maker MV and MZ.(…)
Wednesday Night Meditation Practice
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
Join us on Wednesday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward.
Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind.
All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.(…)
Indy Bitcoin Meetup #41
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Union Jack Pub
It’s meetup time again! Join us on Wednesday, February 19th from 7-9pm at Union Jack Pub in Broad Ripple. There’s not a topic/presentation scheduled currently. This page will be updated when we have one.
Free drinks will be provided by our friends at Megawatt! Megawatt is a bitcoin mining company that was founded at the meetup. If you are thinking about getting in to minnig, check them out at htt(…)
Volunteer to Pack Seeds for Beech Grove’s Seed Library
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Indianapolis Public Library – Beech Grove Branch
+++ you must register with the library directly for this event +++
For more information and to sign up: https://attend.indypl.org/event/12386604
We will be counting and packing seeds for our public libraries who provide the yearly seed libraries. Seed libraries are free of charge to any one wanting to grow their own veggies, herbs and even some flowers.
A great cause, so come and support this e(…)
Wine Tasting Singles Social Ages 24-36 | Downtown Indy
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Solely Wine
We’re excited to collaborate with Solely Wine to offer a wine tasting singles event!
**BUY TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-tasting-singles-social-ages-24-36-downtown-indy-tickets-1143240245349?aff=oddtdtcreator**
Dating apps aren’t like they used to be. Let’s go retro and meet people IRL.
We’re eliminating online matches you never meet in person, dead-end first dates, and boring small(…)
Advanced-Intermediate Volleyball at The Academy Volleyball Club Indianapolis
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: The Academy Volleyball Club
Advanced-Intermediate at The Academy Volleyball Club in Indianapolis Court 16.
For those players of advanced-intermediate level ONLY.
Cost is $8 per person for 3 hours of play and players are expected to stay the entire time. **Due to group payment method with the facility we will require your $8 up front using Zelle, Venmo or Paypal no later than *4pm the day before event* to help avoid cancelat(…)
Speed Dating for Singles Ages 41-50 | Downtown Indy
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Pins Mechanical Co
**Find love in Indianapolis with in-person speed dating and matchmaking events curated by locals.**
**BUY TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dating-for-singles-ages-41-50-downtown-indy-tickets-1203943650869?aff=oddtdtcreator**
Dating apps aren’t like they used to be. Let’s go retro and meet people IRL.
We’re eliminating online matches you never meet in person, dead-end first dates, and (…)
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 Indianapolis, you can try out Visitindy.com, Downtownindy.org, or Aroundindy.com.
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Indy Chamber’s Conexión Breakfast
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Heartland Film
The Indy Chamber’s Hispanic Business Council is thrilled to invite you to this Conexión event!
Spellbound Dark Alternative DJ Dance Night – “Spellbound Prom” 2025 Edition
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: White Rabbit Cabaret
Indy CD & Vinyl Presents SPELLBOUND Dark Alternative Open Format DJ Dance Night –
INDY’S DARK RAVE | Hosted by DJs Annie Idol & Andy Skinner
Leslie’s Surrealist Birthday Bash
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Maven Space
Join us in honoring Maven CEO Leslie Bailey as she celebrates her 41st Birthday!
Members First 135 Second Annual Reelection Fundraiser Dinner
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Maple Creek Country Club
Join us in supporting Members First 135’s reelection campaign. We’ll raise funds, have a blast, and celebrate our second year in office!
Made Man Improv Show: THE PRESEASON
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Indiana Historical Society
A night of nonstop improv games, laughs, and crowd participation before we officially kick off Season 7 of the Made Man Improv Show!
Indy Black Firefighters Day Party Brunch
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: 950 S White River Pkwy Dr W
This Day Party Brunch is the ultimate Friday Friyay event! Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating our local black firefighters!
Galentine’s Glam + Glow
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: BASH
The ultimate girls’ night out…galentines style.
2025 Indiana Concrete Pavement Workshop
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: The Center | The Heritage Group
Join us at the 2025 Indiana Concrete Pavement Workshop to learn all about the latest trends and techniques in concrete pavement construction
Anime Crossroads 2025
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Embassy Suites Plainfield Convention Center
Join us for our 15th year of 3 days full of anime-related fun!
YPCI’s February Happy – Arden Indy
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: ARDEN INDY
Join YPCI at Arden Indy on Thursday, February 20th! Connect with fellow young professionals while enjoying a stylish & welcoming atmosphere!
(WOMEN SOLD OUT) Speed Dating for Singles Ages 41-55 | Downtown Indy
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Pins Mechanical Co
Find love in Indianapolis with in-person speed dating and matchmaking events curated by locals.
TheKickback
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: 6261 Coffman Rd
Join us for another unforgettable evening at The Black-out Kickback! We invite you to dress in all black to honor our Ancestors. For 21+
Seed Starting and Companion Planting
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Dammann’s Garden Center & Greenhouse, Inc.
Get ready to design your veggie garden for the spring.
Celebrate — Eight Year Anniversary Celebration
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: 11453 Ditch Road, Carmel, IN 46032
Join us at Lucas Estates to celebrate 8 years of Purposeful Living INC with worship and celebration!
Central Indiana Chapter & SIPS Leadership Symposium & Vendor Fair
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Riley Hospital for Children
A day of learning, networking, and exploring new products at the Central Indiana Chapter & SIPS Leadership Symposium & Vendor Fair
Altered Thurzdaze w/ KOAN Sound
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: The Mousetrap
IndyMojo is proud to bring you your weekly dose of bass fueled mischief – now in her 15th year…..
SUMMER NIGHTS: The Music of Grease
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael
It is high school again at FEINSTEIN’S at Hotel Carmichael with SUMMER NIGHTS: The Music of Grease
CFA Indianapolis Student Research Challenge
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Center | The Heritage Group
Watch the future of finance debate an investment and hear from Joseph Tracy
The Surprising Equation Behind Every Great Brand
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Liter House | Banquet Hall
People talk. At kitchen tables. Over happy hours. In group chats. Your brand is in those conversations — whether you’re hearing them or not.
Goal Getter’s Gathering
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: 9165 Otis Ave
Join me at the Goal Getter’s Gathering where we will solidify our goals and plan to meet them through visualization and setting intentions.