Let’s explore social events in Irving, 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 Irving where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Irving
DFW Trading Group Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: The Reserve
Welcome to DFW Trading Group! Join our community of traders where you can connect, share, and grow your trading skills. Whether you’re an experienced trader or just starting out, our group provides the perfect environment to discuss strategies, market trends, and trading techniques across all types of trading.
**Why Join Us?**
* **Connect with Like-Minded Individuals:** Build valuable relationsh(…)
CONFIRMED! Presidential Debate Watch Party at Henry’s Majestic.
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Henry’s Majestic
**We’ve got a place to watch the debate!** The first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10th. This is *the same day* as our regularly scheduled gathering, but Uptown Pub is not a great spot to watch the debate. Hence, we are moving our 9/10 meeting to the patio of **Henry’s Majestic** to watch the debate. Please join us there! The debate star(…)
Wine Tasting Festival with the Girls
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Free Parking at Festival
Ladies, raise your glasses and join us for a delightful afternoon of fine wine at the Grapevine Texas Wine Festival! This is the perfect opportunity to sip on some of the best local wines, make new friends, and expand your professional and personal network in a relaxed and festive setting.
🗓️ Saturday, September 14th
🕑 11:30am – 2:30pm
📍 Grapevine, TX
👚 Casual
👜 $$ for personal food & drinks
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Hollywood Nights Social Mixer
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: DFW Young & Social
Step into the spotlight at our Move & Mingle: Hollywood Nights Social Mixer! This month, we’re rolling out the red carpet for a movie-themed evening where you can embrace your inner star. Dress up in your best Hollywood-inspired attire (optional) and enjoy a night filled with glam and fun. We’ve reserved the pool room and arcade room, and there are 140+ board games to choose from. Plus, you can tr(…)
Grapefest
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Grapefest
The city of Grapevine is putting on its 38th annual Grapefest. They shut Main Street off to traffic for the duration of the festival.
The event date for us is Friday, September 13.
WE ARE MEETING AT 5:30. Will wait for 30′, until 6:00, for people to find us there – after that, we’re off to explore.
Rendezvous location is behind the Gazebo on Main Street, on the side with the line of benches.
Say s(…)
Acting Improv Workshop
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Dallas Makerspace
Join us for this workshop session of improv games, scenes, acting exercise, work on your craft or just come out and have fun. Whether you are a working pro, a first timer, someone who just wants to improve their public speaking or get off the sofa on a Wednesday night and get out of your comfort zone, come out to our free acting workshop. You don’t have to participate but cell phones off out of re(…)
Pickleball in Coppell (Dinner After)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball Center
Pickleball at Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball center in Coppell. Outdoor courts.
There is a fee of $3 (for Coppell residents) or $7 (non-residents). Please pay directly at the front desk during check in.
Under 18 must be accompanied by adult.
Participants are required to wear appropriate footwear to prevent slips and injuries.
Respect court boundaries and fellow players to avoid collisions(…)
Free and Easiest Country Dance Lessons: 2-Step Basics and Patterns – THURSDAYS
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Cowboys Red River | Dancehall & Saloon
Hello dancers – Steve here. This is the best dance venue in all of Dallas for complete beginners and advanced dancers. Well known across the country and the world. This is, without a doubt, the best place to learn dance for a complete beginner in the whole country.
I will do my best to arrive right around 7:00, doors open at 7:00 and venue wide lesson starts at 7:30. I can help you before the lar(…)
Games Night in the Park
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Andy Brown Park East
With the weather getting better, join us for a special outdoor Games Night and picnic in Andy Brown Park! We’ll have games, snacks and lots of fun people and friendly conversation. Bring your favorite games and/or snacks to share.
If anyone has any questions you can contact me at 972-369-3018(…)
Festival Only – Grapefest 🍇🍷
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Harvest Hall
Whether you’re a wine aficionado or just love a good time, GrapeFest promises a fun filled day with great wine, delicious food, and lively entertainment(…)
Grotto Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Spring Creek Barbeque
All are welcome! We meet and discuss past and future cave trips, and often have a presentation about a specific caving related topic. Come and meet us and learn about caving!
Current location is Spring Creek BBQ at 3514 W Airport Fwy, Irving TX, and meeting time is 7 – 9 PM.
Spring Creek BBQ closes at 9 pm but there is a good spot across the street called Hangout Restaurant & Sports Club that pe(…)
Saturday Practice
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Silver Lake Marina
Saturday practice.
Park in the upper parking and then walk down to the boat ramp where the canoes will be located by the tree.
All paddlers assist with taking the canoes of the trailer and assist in rigging the canoes.
\*\* [A WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED BEFORE GETTING IN THE CANOE FOR PRACTICE – Please click on link](https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/mhpff19r4tfudc44qhzhn7/web/)
Please get with a coach(…)
Pocket Sandwich Theater
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Pocket Sandwich Theater
We always enjoy going to the Pocket Sandwich Theater. It’s not a popcorn throwing one this time but it’s an Agatha Christie murder mystery called A Spider’s Web. We can eat there or you can eat before you come. I will buy my ticket and then let you know. Then you can buy yours and in the comment square put seat with Linda Portnoy. I will wait till later this week to do this to give everyone time t(…)
DC214 – Sep 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Encore Family Karaoke
We try to put the most current details are on Twitter. https://twitter.com/DC214DFW
isac has a tendency to update this at the last minute (its a CRC issue).
More than likely we will be returning to the last place as we have only cancelled about 4 meetings in 20+ years.
Usual format is current events followed by a feature presentation.
It is fun, you should come out.(…)
Grapevine Connection Networking Group & to have fun
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: The Original Pancake House
Networking is from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM. The meeting starts at 8:00 AM.
We are having an get there in time jackpot. If you arrive before 8:00 AM, place your business card and $1 into the helmet bag. There will be a drawing for cash sometime after the meeting starts.
The meeting is split up into 4 parts:
1. Everyone does a 30 second commercial about their business.
2. We have a 10 minute Presentat(…)
Craft & Craft – SLIME!!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Celestial Beerworks
We will be meeting every SECOND MONDAY of the month at [Celestial Beerworks](https://www.celestialbeerworks.com/)!
Sample CRAFT beer, try your hand at our CRAFT —– try one, or both!
This will be low-key and come and go.
This month’s craft is SLIME!!!
Come join as we learn how to create our own slime from fellow Meetup members!
PLEASE BRING:
\- Jars with tight lid\, glass or plastic
\- Whole (…)
Friday Night Dinner goes to Mac’s on Main (Grapevine)* – see Details below
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Mac’s On Main
\*PLEASE NOTE: This dinner will be at 6:00pm because some people will be going to “Meow Wolf – The Real Unreal” ([Meow Wolf Grapevine, TX | Immersive Art Museum Near Dallas | The Real Unreal](https://meowwolf.com/visit/grapevine)) afterwards, for the 8:00pm entrance time. If you’d like to join us, you can get your tickets at…[The Real Unreal | Get Tickets | Meow Wolf Grapevine](https://tickets.m(…)
The Cut Ups
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts
Come join us, cut up paper and have fun making collages. This happens 2nd and Fourth Fridays. This is Free!!!(…)
Come Sing with Texas Harmony Summer/Fall 2024!
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Northgate United Methodist Church
Ladies! Have you been considering looking for a group in the DFW area to sing with? Do you love 4-part, a cappella harmony? How about making new, lifelong friends? Well…we have a great opportunity for YOU!
Don’t miss this chance to be a part of the award-winning Texas Harmony Chorus and take your A cappella singing to the next level. Whether you are a seasoned choir member or a beginner looking(…)
Finding True Happiness (Free Event)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Radiance Dentistry (Conference Room)
What does it mean to be “happy”? Is there a happiness that is not just temporary, but that can also nourish and develop our true nature as spiritual beings?
Entire industries are built on getting us to buy our way to happiness. But material happiness is often temporary and fleeting – and usually only serves the individual. And as members of the collective human body, is our happiness, is our grow(…)
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 Irving, you can try out Irvingtexas.com, Cityofirving.org, or Tourtexas.com.
RELATED: How to Meet People In Irving, Texas
The Self-Funded Search Conference 2024 (Dallas, TX)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: JW Marriott Dallas Arts District
The Self-Funded Search Conference is the only conference in the nation dedicated exclusively to Self-Funded Searchers.
Dallas Small Businesses and Startup Mixer
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: 1350 Manufacturing St
Join us for an exciting evening of networking, business pitches, and idea exchanges!
Level Four Improv: Creating Characters in the Moment
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center
Learn how to create living, breathing characters on the fly!
Cocktails with the Chiefs
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Health Wildcatters
One of our not-to-be-missed events!
MIKE CAMPBELL & THE DIRTY KNOBS
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Arlington Music Hall
Join us for a night of rock ‘n’ roll with MIKE CAMPBELL & THE DIRTY KNOBS live in concert!
Tango Charities’ Largest Feed The City Ever • Volunteer + Free Concert
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Texas Live!
Volunteer at the Largest Feed The City Ever! This event is FREE for all ages and includes a concert hosted by New Country 96.3!
LUVANDHEARTBREAK DALLAS Featuring JACQUEES SEPTEMBER 13th @ SAFARI DALLAS
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Safari Dallas
LUVANDHEARTBREAK DALLAS SEPTEMBER 13th 2024 @ SAFARI DALLAS
RIDERS IN THE SKY
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Arlington Music Hall
Ranger Doug, Too Slim, Woody Paul and Joey the Cowpolka King… 40 years on, “The Cowboy Way.
DALLAS SYSTEM RESET EXPERIENCE™️ : Breathe | Dance | Meditate | Biohack
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Sammons Center for the Arts
Ever wonder what it would be like to press “RESET” on your mind, body & emotions? Come experience your greatest breakthrough yet.
WHO DAT JERSEY PARTY (DALLAS) FEAT… DENIECE WILLIAMS + CAPTAIN CHARLES
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Gilley’s Dallas
“SAINTS vs COWBOYS WHO DAT NATION JERSEY PARTY” with DJ CAPTAIN CHARLES, HOT 8 BRASS BAND, DENIECE WILLIAMS, DJ POPPA, KEITH CARROL, + MORE!
Matroda – Stereo Live Dallas
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Stereo Live Dallas
Stereo Live Dallas
Tickets, Parking Pass, Bottle Service, & Info: www.StereoLive.com
2024 Women in STEM Leadership Conference
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: University of Dallas College of Business, East Northgate Drive, Irving, TX, USA
Join us at the 2024 Women in STEM Leadership Conference, where we’ll celebrate and empower women in science, technology, engineering.
2024 Hispanic Mental Health Conference
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Dallas College Mountain View Campus
¡Ven y únete a nuestra conferencia sobre salud mental hispana en 2024 para aprender, crecer y apoyar juntos!
Talk and Book Signing with Bestselling Horror Author Rachel Harrison
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Half Price Books
Join Half Price Books for an event with horror author Rachel Harrison, as she discusses her new book, So Thirsty
Level Two Improv: Fundamentals of Improvised Scenes
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center
Learn how to create engaging and meaningful two person scenes!
Rum Brunch – Caribbean Day Party – Utopia Edition – ALL VIRGO FREE!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Theory Nightclub Uptown
The HOTTEST monthly CARIBBEAN Experience in Dallas!
Texas Latinx Pride Fest
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Reverchon Park
¡Ven a celebrar nuestra cultura, orgullo y comunidad en el Texas Latinx Pride Fest! ¡Habrá música, comida, arte y mucho más! ¡No te lo pierd
Tenth Avenue North Invited Tour with Special Guest Natalie Layne
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Arlington Music Hall
Join us for an epic night with Tenth Avenue North on their Invited Tour!
Impulse Dallas presents DTF6: Neon Cowboy
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Lee Harvey’s Dive In
Get ready to saddle up and glow at Impulse Dallas presents DTF6: Neon Cowboy on September 13th!
Lincoln High School Class Of 1999 25th Reunion
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Dallas
We invite you to join us as we celebrate 25th class reunion.