Social Events in Irvine, California This Week

Let’s explore social events in Irvine, CA 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 Irvine, California. 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 Irvine

New Members Welcome Mixer @ Hangar 24

New Members Welcome Mixer @ Hangar 24

◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd

◦ Where: Hangar 24 Orange County

**Follow us on IG @mixandmingleoc for event updates and stories! Tag us with #mixandmingleoc**
Find friends to build your next social circle
Find your next business contact
Find a fun experience to fill your evening
Everyone is looking for something, someone might be looking for someone like you!
Each event will be centered around organic, free-flow socializing. No pressure, no awkward ice breaker(…)

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Southern California Real Estate Investors Networking Meetup

Southern California Real Estate Investors Networking Meetup

◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st

◦ Where: Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County, an IHG Hotel

Join us at the Southern California Real Estate Investors Club (SCREIC) for an interactive networking focusing on various aspects of real estate investing. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics of buying investment properties or an experienced investor interested in fix and flip strategies, this event is designed to cater to everyone in the real estate industry. Our professional ne(…)

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#OCHappyHour @ Mesa Lounge (Costa Mesa)

#OCHappyHour @ Mesa Lounge (Costa Mesa)

◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th

◦ Where: Mesa Lounge

Note #1: If you feel sick or unwell in ANY way, please stay home. If you have a cough, cold, fever, or if you’re sneezing or have a runny nose, it’s best to stay home until your symptoms have passed.

Note #2: Please buy at least one drink and, ideally, some food as well (like appetizers, for example) while at the event. Especially during these crazy times, we’re grateful to have venues willing to(…)

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Saturday Coffee Social

Saturday Coffee Social

◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd

◦ Where: Wall Writers Coffee

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Each week we will gather at the same spot, outside on the patio near the swinging benches.

This will be a recurring self-led casual gathering for our growing community! There will not be an official host but the space is pretty small and you will easily be able to find our group. For those who are regu(…)

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Best Practices From Implementing Microsoft Fabric at a Nationwide Movie Chain!

Best Practices From Implementing Microsoft Fabric at a Nationwide Movie Chain!

◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th

🎉 **Get ready for an epic event!** 🎉
**Grab your popcorn** and join us for our next thrilling meetup! 🍿🍿🍿 We’re beyond excited to feature our incredible partner, **Axis Group**! 🌟 They’ll be sharing their game-changing best practices and insights from implementing **Microsoft Fabric** for a major retail movie theatre chain! 🎬🍿
**Don’t miss out on this blockbuster event!** 🚀✨
**Agenda:**
1(…)

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Saturday Morning Hike – Peters Canyon Lake View Trail

Saturday Morning Hike – Peters Canyon Lake View Trail

◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd

◦ Where: Peters Canyon Regional Park

***Peters Canyon Lake View Trail Hike***

**Hosted by:** Anna C\. \| Fullerton Hiking Club

**Kickstart Your Weekend with a Scenic Hike!**
Join us for a beautiful 5.7-mile loop hike through Peters Canyon Regional Park on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8:00 AM! This trail offers rolling hills, lake and canyon views, and a mix of shaded and open terrain, making it the perfect way to start your week(…)

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Silent Book Club Meetup (Irvine): Thurs 2/20

Silent Book Club Meetup (Irvine): Thurs 2/20

◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st

◦ Where: One Zo Boba

BYOB (bring your own book!)

Meeting format:

6:45-7:00pm : Introductions and order drinks

7:00-7:45pm : Read silently

7:45pm-8:45pm : Bookish talks

We will be seated at the outdoor area in front of One Zo Boba @ Woodbury Town Center. Please look for a bunch of people reading books. That’ll be us!(…)

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Security Code Review and JWT

Security Code Review and JWT

◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st

◦ Where: Google Building FAIR

**Reserve your spot! Only 60 RSVPs for this specific event.**

**NOTE: The following will be in effect and mandatory for this meeting venue.**

* **RSVPs will close at 11:59 PM PT on Monday, February 17th, so kindly submit your RSVP by then. Walk-ins will not be permitted.**
* **Google Security mandates that RSVPs include your full name (in Meetup settings) and that you bring your ID, which will b(…)

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AWS Mixer & Speed Networking

AWS Mixer & Speed Networking

◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st

◦ Where: MobilityWare

Do you want to learn more about AWS? Come join us for a speed networking event with the AWS SA, Talent Acquisition, Training & Certification and other teams. You will get to move between AWS-staffed tables to ask questions or just network.

**Schedule:**
6:00 pm: Arrival and sign-in
6:15 pm: Speed dating tables open
8:00 pm: Meetup concludes(…)

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SANTA ANA – Friday Night Boardgame Meetup

SANTA ANA - Friday Night Boardgame Meetup

◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd

◦ Where: IHOP

Join us at IHOP for a most excellent evening of gaming and great food! Enjoy playing a selection of modern board and card games! No experience necessary to attend!

We meet twice a month, every 1st and 3rd Friday. This is the second meetup of the month. A small contribution ($1 suggested) is appreciated, but not required.

*GAME SELECTION:*

Game selection depends entirely on what is brought by at(…)

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Shady Canyon – Level 2

Shady Canyon - Level 2

◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th

◦ Where: Turtle Rock Community Park

Please join us for a hike at beautiful Shady Canyon in Irvine. This is an easier Intermediate level hike. This hike is a bit too long for most beginners.

This walk is for humans. Please leave your canine friends at home.

**\#\# Key Info:**
\#\# Meet and Greet at Turtle Rock Community Park parking lot at 9:50 AM\.
\#\# Hike Briefing/Stretching at 9:55 AM\.
\#\# The hike departs promptly at 10:00 (…)

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Wednesday Coed Sand VB Intermediate and above 2s, 3s and 4s

Wednesday Coed Sand VB Intermediate and above 2s, 3s and 4s

◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th

◦ Where: Deerfield Community Park

We do ask you be intermediate (M, H) to advanced in your level of play in order to have competitive and fun games. INTERMEDIATE (M): have OK fundamentals and can control their hits, serves, passes and sets more than 60% of the time. Need to work on ball control more! INTERMEDIATE (H): have GOOD fundamentals and control their hits, serves, passes and sets more than 70% of the time! LET HAVE SOME FU(…)

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The lost art of accomplishment without burnout (Pint-Sized Perspective)

The lost art of accomplishment without burnout (Pint-Sized Perspective)

◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th

◦ Where: Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

[Wisdom Tree Forum™](https://www.wisdomtreeforum.org/) OC invites you to discuss [“The lost art of accomplishment without burnout”](https://youtu.be/0HMjTxKRbaI?si=9nh5vlsyKJfvjcjj)
(The link for the video is embedded in the text. Watching video is optional but recommended). **Let’s have a slow, thoughtful, and productive discussion on this** ⚙️👩🏻‍💼👨🏼‍💼!
Some of the aspects of the video that(…)

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Deerfield 6PM Sand-VB, ADVANCED & HIGH Intermediate players ONLY

Deerfield 6PM Sand-VB, ADVANCED & HIGH Intermediate players ONLY

◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th

◦ Where: Deerfield Community Park

**GOOD SPIRITED PEOPLE ONLY**
**HIGH INTERMEDIATE + & ADVANCED PLAYERS**
for teams of 2 to 4 experienced players on each team.

**FAST PACE GAMES – GREAT DEFENSE – GOOD HITTERS**
Participants need have good control of the ball on passes and sets with above-average agility/mobility.
One overs need to be at a minimum. We are playing a STRUCTURED volleyball. **Level & skills will be prioritized.**

P(…)

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CLASSIC MOVIE: BALL OF FIRE

CLASSIC MOVIE: BALL OF FIRE

◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th

◦ Where: The Frida Cinema

Join us for an evening of classic movie fun and optional dinner before the movie.

6:00 pm – Dinner at 4th Street Market
201 E. 4th St, Santa Ana
https://www.4thstreetmarket.com/

7:15 pm – Movie at the Frida Cinema
305 E. 4th St, Santa
https://thefridacinema.org/purchase/421856/

Director: Howard Hawks Run Time: 111 min. Release Year: 1941
Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, Gary Cooper, Henry Travers, O(…)

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Into the Wild; Permit Systems Demystified

Into the Wild; Permit Systems Demystified

◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th

◦ Where: Sports Basement

If you love hiking, backpacking, and camping, but find yourself held back by the overwhelming and mysterious permitting system, then we are here to help.

In this class, we’ll talk about permits for:
\* National Parks and Forests (Recreation.com)
\* CA State Parks
\* Backcountry vs car camping permits
\* Local camping opportunities
\* Six month reservations vs 2 weeks before
\* Popular destination(…)

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Irvine’s Woodbridge lakes community paths – 4.5 miles

Irvine's Woodbridge lakes community paths - 4.5 miles

◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th

◦ Where: Woodbridge Village Center

We will walk Woodbridge’s community Lakes (north and south) in Irvine. Located at Barranca and Lake Road in Irvine.

This is a very safe and flat paved terrain. Pretty well lighted paths. You may still want to bring a flashlight.

This is a pet friendly event! 🙂

We’ll be leaving promptly at 6:30pm – now from the new refurbished plaza area adjacent to the Yogurtland and playground. If you are run(…)

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Alicia Park – Coed Sand VB H-Intermediate 2s, 3s and 4s

Alicia Park - Coed Sand VB H-Intermediate 2s, 3s and 4s

◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd

◦ Where: Alicia Park

We do ask you to be High Intermediate or Advanced in your level of play in order to have competitive and fun games.

HIGH INTERMEDIATE: Has GOOD fundamentals and control their hits, serves, passes and sets more than 70% of the time!

LET’S HAVE SOME FUN COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL!(…)

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Irvine 2v2 VB (TEMP RELOC, see desc.), INT+ & ADV players only. 8 players max.

Irvine 2v2 VB (TEMP RELOC, see desc.), INT+ & ADV players only. 8 players max.

◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th

◦ Where: Location TBD in Irvine

\*\*\*TEMPORARY LOCATION CHANGE FROM DEERFIELD\*\*\*
Please message JC for location information. The new location is still within the vicinity of Deerfield Community Park.
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**Event is limited to 8 players. 2v2 games.**
**INTERMEDIATE+ & ADVANCED players only.**
Players with h(…)

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Whiting Ranch Hike (Level 3/Moderate-Fast Pace)

Whiting Ranch Hike (Level 3/Moderate-Fast Pace)

◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th

◦ Where: Whiting Ranch, Portola Entrance in front of Wahoos

THIS GREAT HIKE THAT FITS REGULAR HIKERS WHO LIKE TO HAVE A WORKOUT IN ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC TRAILS IN OC OR ARE TRAINING FOR MOUNTAIN HIKES!

=====We will meet at the trailhead in the parking lot near Starbucks and Wahoo’s. The trailhead is closer to Wahoo’s.====

MEETING TIME: 3:30 PM (finish the hike in about 2 hours)

GENERAL RATING/DIFFICULTY: Level 3: Strenuous/Fast Pace for distance, eleva(…)

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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 Irvine, you can try out Destinationirvine.com, Cityofirvine.org, or Orangecounty.net.

RELATED: How To Meet People in Irvine, California

SURF NIGHT: Shaping the Future

SURF NIGHT: Shaping the Future

◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th

◦ Where: The Lido Theater

Join us for SURF NIGHT- an ongoing series showcasing surf movies on the big screen presented by SURFER magazine.

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Dr. Gigi Kroll Presents a Women’s Health Event

Dr. Gigi Kroll Presents a Women's Health Event

◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th

◦ Where: The Port Theater

Come join us for a fun M Factor Watch Party and Women’s Health Event – a night of entertainment and empowerment for women out there.

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46th Winter Collection Systems Seminar CWEA SARBS

46th Winter Collection Systems Seminar CWEA SARBS

◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th

◦ Where: The Velvet Rose Event Center

One day Collection Systems Training and Vendor exhibition with Door Prizes! Earn up to 6 CEUs!

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Invasion “80’S NIGHT” At The Yost

Invasion “80'S NIGHT” At The Yost

◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st

◦ Where: Yost Theater

THE YOST THEATER IN DTSA!

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WTS-OC Presents: Welcome Reception for OCTA Board Chair Doug Chaffee

WTS-OC Presents: Welcome Reception for OCTA Board Chair Doug Chaffee

◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th

◦ Where: Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine – The Great Room

Join WTS Orange County in welcoming ,Doug Chaffee Chair of OCTA’s Board of Directors for 2025.

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Selvático – Call Me, I Still Love You – Cabaret Burlesque Show

Selvático - Call Me, I Still Love You -  Cabaret Burlesque Show

◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd

◦ Where: The Celebrations Venue

Selvático is a dynamic, audience immersive show, featuring live music, the sultry sounds of Alexandra Castle, and captivating dancers!

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Gloves For Grief: Two-year Tribute Box & Breathe Event

Gloves For Grief: Two-year Tribute Box & Breathe Event

◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd

◦ Where: Fort Fitness – Laguna Hills

Come join as we honor two years of healing and community. Come punch Pain into Purpose with us!

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Orange County: DARREN STYLES @ The Circle OC [18+]

Orange County: DARREN STYLES @ The Circle OC [18+]

◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st

◦ Where: The Circle OC

The Hardstyle icon DARREN STYLES is taking over the Circle OC on Friday, February 21st!

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Community College CEO AI Leadership Bootcamp

Community College CEO AI Leadership Bootcamp

◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st

◦ Where: Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

A Weekend Academy Designed for Community College Presidents & Chancellors

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Fiesta Del Amor: A Valentines Day Party @ La Vida Cantina Feb 21st

Fiesta Del Amor: A Valentines Day Party @ La Vida Cantina Feb 21st

◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st

◦ Where: La Vida Cantina

Celebrate love & pasión at Fiesta Del Amor, Feb 21 @ La Vida Cantina! Latin vibes, cocktails, & fun for couples, friends, & solteros!

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Namal Scholarship Fundraiser (Los Angeles, California)

Namal Scholarship Fundraiser (Los Angeles, California)

◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd

◦ Where: Sheraton Garden Grove – Anaheim South Hotel

Let’s come together to raise funds for the Namal Scholarship – helping students achieve their dreams through education!

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Help Us Shape Our Vision Together!

Help Us Shape Our Vision Together!

◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th

◦ Where: 1117 Baker St

Join your NKBA SoCal Leadership Council as we build our Support Squad to create a vibrant community through dedication and collaboration!

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Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th

◦ Where: 3459 Via Lido

Relive the Magic of Hollywood’s Best Picture Winners!

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USC MAA-OC Networking Lunch: Newport Beach Country Club – 2/21/25

USC MAA-OC Networking Lunch: Newport Beach Country Club - 2/21/25

◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st

◦ Where: Newport Beach Country Club

Join Marshall alumni and fellow OC Trojans at our networking lunch at Newport Beach Country Club! All Trojan alumni are welcome. Fight On!

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The State of the Product Job Market – A Panel Discussion

The State of the Product Job Market - A Panel Discussion

◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th

◦ Where: WorkWell

A timely panel discussion on how product managers and product leaders can uncover new career opportunities in today’s challenging landscape.

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Sam Outlaw with Hannah Aldridge

Sam Outlaw with Hannah Aldridge

◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th

◦ Where: The Wayfarer

Sam Outlaw returns to where his country music career started and will be joined by Hannah Aldridge. Don’t miss some great country music.

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讚美之泉敬拜 SOP Worship

讚美之泉敬拜 SOP Worship

◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th

◦ Where: 美國加州爾灣 | 讚美之泉敬拜中心

成為這時刻關鍵的敬拜者,甦醒將從你我的敬拜中正式啟動!火熱的敬拜者、代禱者,讓我們一起透過最高、最深的渴慕和敬拜,一同來愛耶穌。

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Speed Dating | Ages 28-40 | Cafe Cito | Downtown Santa Ana

Speed Dating | Ages 28-40 | Cafe Cito | Downtown Santa Ana

◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd

◦ Where: Cafe Cito

Skip the dating apps! Join us for speed dating over coffee and make real connections in a fun, face-to-face setting.

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SPEED DATING | 40-60, FIRST DRINK FREE! WOMENS SECTION FULL!

SPEED DATING | 40-60, FIRST DRINK FREE! WOMENS SECTION FULL!

◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st

◦ Where: Brewheim

Mingle with other singles in your age group at our SPEED DATING event for ages 40-60 – who knows, you might just find your perfect match.

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Album Attack plays Radiohead’s “OK Computer”

◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st

◦ Where: The Wayfarer

Album Attack are back and this time they are taking on Radiohead’s classic album “OK Computer” in full! Don’t miss them covering this banger

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