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
RPG Playtest for first time players – Complete darkness! Can we even escape?
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Circle City Industrial Complex
New to the Djura Game System! Here’s your chance to learn!
**[Complete darkness! Can we even escape?](https://www.gencon.com/event_finder?search=%22Complete+darkness%21+Can+we+even+escape%3F%22 “Find this event at other times”)**
**Short Description:**
Your crew regain consciousness chained to ground and in complete darkness after a hazily remembered heist. Where are you, how did you get here, how(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Indianapolis
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Nine Irish Brothers Mass Ave Indy
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](http://www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to ord(…)
Mingle @ Nowhere Special: Cocktail Lounge
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◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Nowhere Special Cocktail Lounge
Link to the ‘Nowhere Special: Cocktail Lounge’ website: [Click here](https://www.nowhereindy.com)
**Hours: 5 pm-1 am**
Self-described as a hideaway, upscale speakeasy lounge drawing in “those who seek an elevated cocktail experience”, it’s located in the cozy basement of a former establishment that was called “Libetine”. Come out to Mass Ave. and try some delicious original martinis and cocktails(…)
IxDA Indy Kick Off
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: InnovateMap
Let’s kick off the IxDA Indy season with a casual social at Innovatemap! This is a great chance to unwind, enjoy some snacks, and connect with others in the interaction design community. We’ll be chatting about our plans for upcoming events and getting your thoughts on what you’d like to see from IxDA Indy this year.Come as you are, and let’s get excited about what’s ahead!
**Details:**
* Snacks(…)
Pickleball 101 – FREE Beginner Clinic
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Indianapolis Pickleball Club
**You must create an account as a “non-member guest” then add your name to the session in court reserve to secure your spot officially for the event.**
**If you do not come after you reserve on courtreserve and cancel within 24h, we will charge you the commercial rate**
Discover the joy of pickleball with our engaging FREE 90-minute class! Perfect for complete beginners – no experience needed! �(…)
Presidential Debate: Round 2 – BYOB Watch Party
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◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Cosmopolitan on the Canal
*THIS IS A BYOB EVENT- BRING SOME SNACKS, DRINKS OR CUTLERY!*
ABC News announced the second (and final) presidential debate between VP Kamala Harris and president-elect/former President Trump on **Tuesday, September 10th at 9 pm**. The first debate in June collectively united Americans as we watched and cringed, laughed, and were left to ponder the state of the election and the next 4 years.
Let(…)
Board Game night at Elf ‘n Moon (all ages)
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Elf N Moon
Elf ‘N Moon, the spot for board gamers located in Fountain Square has opened their doors us to board game every other Monday night!
You are free to bring your own board games, we will be bringing 10 to 15 games for every event. ALL interested Board Gamers welcome(…)
Rhonda’s Celebration of Life
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Moose Lodge #17
Many of you got to play Euchre with Rhonda and this will be a great opportunity for us to show our Meetup Love.
The girls are looking for contributions more than flowers to pay for costs so if you would like to make a donation, please feel free to get with me and we can combine and I will get a card to sign.(…)
Yarning it up at Upland!
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: undefined
Come join us at Upland Fountain Square for a yarn ol’ good time and perhaps a few more terrible puns while we’re at it.(…)
WEEKEND PARTY
Creative time togehter
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Ripple Mobile Arts
You are invited to a fun-filled Art Meet-up at Jeremy’s art studio located at North Christian Church at 4550 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46205 from 6 PM – 11 PM, but please feel free to come and go as needed.
Whether you’re a vetran artist or trying something new, I welcome you to come and join in the fun. Find your happy place! My goal is to create a friendly and inclusive environment where(…)
Spanish group conversation
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Holliday Park
El objetivo del grupo y de las reuniones es practicar el español en un ambiente amigable donde todos podemos opinar y seremos respetados.
This group and the meetings’ goal is to practice Spanish in a friendly environment where everyone can speak and will be respected.
Próxima reunión el 14 de septiembre es en el parque Holliday, en 6363 Spring Mill Rd. Indianapolis a las 11 de la mañana.
Traigan(…)
Oracle Card Club
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Progressive Spiritualist Church
* This is an afternoon to practice your tarot/oracle card skills with other readers.
* If you have been curious about cards and want to learn more about them, this is the place to check out card decks and ask questions.
* Open to the beginner, novice, or seasoned reader.
* Card Club is an opportunity for fellowship, connect with Spirit, learn something new, and most of all, have some fun.
* Cost: (…)
Behind the Scenes Tour and Guided Tasting @ Smoking Goose
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Smoking Goose Meatery
+++ Ticketed Event +++ You must purchase your own ticket $19.99 +++
Please read carefully as tickets cannot be exchange for other dates and are non-refundable.
If you want to join the group, please make sure you selected September 14th as your date. Or feel free to go on your own at another time.
Ticket Link: https://shop.smokinggoose.com/collections/meat-school-classes/products/tour?variant=45(…)
Downtown Code and Coffee (IN-PERSON)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: 707 Fulton St
Need help locating us? Text Andrew at 317-699-0005.
This meetup alternates weekly between in-person and online based meetups.
Join us this week at Kaffeine Coffee downtown.
If you’re involved with developing code or want to learn how to get started, come chat with us about technology and the tech industry.
An informal get together to talk about technology and code on Thursday mornings. Topics (…)
H7 B2C Networking @ Keystone Senior
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Keystone at the Crossing
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3405 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240, USA
**H7 Keystone Senior** is our weekly networking meetings open to B2C professionals. Our focus is serving the 55+ community by building a network of professionals that serve this growing audience. Experience the distinct, structural, difference from other networking groups, associations, and chambers. Our community o(…)
Indy BI User Group Meeting
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: 9000 Keystone Crossing
Welcome to our Indy BI PASS User Group meeting!
Presenter: Pat Mahoney
Topic: Common DAX Mistakes And How To Fix Them
Abstract: This session will cover common mistakes people make with DAX that lead to performance problems in their Power BI reports. Performance Analyzer and DAX Studio will be used throughout to also show how to troubleshoot performance problems in general.
Please RSVP so we ca(…)
Teacher’s Treasures Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Teacher’s Treasures
**Come down to Teachers’ Treasures (1800 E. 10th St.) for a tour of their** facility on **Saturday, September 14th at 11:30am**, clothing swap, and opportunity to visit an interactive lounge!
This organization is a resource for the Near Eastside Indianapolis for recycling and landfill diversion for individuals and companies looking to make conscious decisions with items that could be diverted fro(…)
Indianapolis Philosophy Discussion Group
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Upland FSQ Brewery
Welcome to the Indianapolis Philosophy Discussion Group! You do not need to have any formal experience with philosophy to join in on our discussions and we are inclusive of all education levels.
The goal of our discussions is to take philosophical questions or concepts and work through them together as a group. A philosophical question requires complex thinking rather than empirical research to a(…)
Shut Up & Write!® Indianapolis
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Glendale Public Library
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10-11:30 on Friday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem 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. Instead of just thinking about wri(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis on Visitindy.com, Downtownindy.org, or Aroundindy.com.
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PLEASURE P PENTHOUSE 2002 TOUR! (+ FREE AFTERPARTY) : INDIANAPOLIS
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Live Event Center (21+)
Get ready to party like it’s 2002 with Pleasure P at the Penthouse Tour in Indianapolis, followed by a free afterparty!
Indy Maven September Meetup: Pickleball 101
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: 2155 Kessler Blvd W Dr
Join us at Broadmoor Country Club for an intro to Pickleball, followed by networking, drinks, and dinner!
Ricotta and Burrata Making Class
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Tulip Tree Creamery
In our Ricotta and Burrata Class, take your cheese making skills to the next level with an intensive hands on experience!
REAL BOSTON RICHEY + FRIENDS CONCERT! VIRGO BASH! (Meet & Greet Available)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Live Event Center (21+)
Come party with us at Club Live on Friday 9.13.24 for the Boston Richey concert and Virgo bash – it’s gonna be lit!
Cinema on the Ave featuring the Sista Strut Kick-off & Film
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Madam Walker Legacy Center
Join us for our next Cinema on the Ave featuring “Just Wait,” A Sista Strut Film Premiere in partnership with iHeartMedia’s Real 98.3 FM.
Senior Fair— Rise Up & Support Our Senior Community
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 900 W 30th St
Let’s come together to show love and support for our senior community at the Senior Fair— it’s time to rise up and make a difference!
Anthony Gomes| Irving Theater Indianapolis
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Irving Theater
High Voltage Blues with Anthony Gomes at the Irving Theater on Friday, September 13th!!
Chocolate Walk for Speedway 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Speedway
The Chocolate Walk for Speedway will be on Saturday September 14th from 1pm to 5pm
It’s like a pub crawl for chocolate lovers !
Stranger Attractions Presents HEAVY HELL V Open Air Festival!!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Black Circle
Stranger Attractions and PBR Presents HEAVY HELL V with COVEN, INTERNAL BLEEDING and many more!!
Trivia Night x Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Kismetic Beer Company (21+ venue)
Many will compete, but only one team reigns supreme – join us for a fun night of 90s-themed trivia on September 12th at 6:00 PM!
2nd Annual Power of the Pearls Luncheon
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 3039 N Post Rd
Join us for our Second Annual Power of the Pearls Luncheon where we celebrate the strength and beauty of women coming together.
Small Business Night Out September 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: District Tap Northside
Small Business Night Out is a salute to Small Business Owners who grind 24/7/365!
Stranger Attractions Presents GOATWHORE w/ VITRIOL, NECROFIER & more!!
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Black Circle
Stranger Attractions Presents GOATWHORE w/ VITRIOL, NECROFIER and more at Black Circle!!
INDY NIGHTS with Ryan Ahlwardt & Friends
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael
Ryan brings his songs, stories, and humor to the stage with INDY NIGHTS w/ Ryan Ahlwardt & Friends-special guest Michael Luginbill
NU LOOK CONCERT IN INDIANAPOLIS
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 5425 E Thompson Rd
Come groove to Nu Look’s beats at the Indianapolis concert!
Fresh Mozzarella Making Class – LEVEL 1
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Tulip Tree Creamery
Mozzarella Making Class is the beginner course in our series of cheese making classes. Make fresh mozzarella starting from fresh milk.
Brunch & Bucket List Travel – Hawaii
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Total Wine & More
An exclusive opportunity to meet with a travel agent and book your Hawaiian vacation.
Leaving A Legacy: Senior Awards Gala
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Biltwell Event Center
Celebrate our seniors impact at the “Leaving a Legacy” Gala! Ladies in fabulous hats, men in sharp suites & cufflinks. Dress code enforced.
3rd Annual AfroStylez Fashion Show – Heritage and Harmony
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Indy’s Global Village
Experience the AfroStylez Fashion Show on Sep 14! Celebrate African fashion, culture, and community at the Global Village Welcome Center!
City of Carmel – Carmel on Canvas 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Indiana Design Center
The Carmel on Canvas plein air event hosts more than 60 highly-acclaimed artists from states around the Midwest.