Let’s explore social events in Jacksonville, FL 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 Jacksonville where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Jacksonville
Trivia at Miller’s Ale House
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Miller’s Ale House
Come Play Trivia with us at Miller’s Ale House. We have a team named the “Geek Mystique”, come join our team and play some great trivia.
There are gift certificate prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
We use the gift certificates from our winnings to buy appetizers at the next trivia night. We limit these trivia nights to 10 people at the table to keep the team to a reasonable size.
FYI your phon(…)
New Year’s Resolutions @ Kava & Company
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Kava & Company (San Marco)
Alright, it’s been awhile since we had a meeting. Let’s mix it up with a Saturday morning meeting at Kava & Company. The theme of this meeting is New Year’s Resolutions. Bring in anything from a paragraph up to two or three pages of your thoughts on this past year, perhaps some lessons learned, and your resolutions for 2025. This can be told from your point of view or that of a fictional character(…)
DSJ Presents: Ortega Latin Invasion!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Ortega River Club
Join us the 3rd Friday of every month at Ortega River Club as we take over their beautiful dance floor with Salsa, Bachata, & Cha Cha! Everyone welcome! No partner required 🙂
✨ 7pm-8pm: Introductory Lesson
Don’t know how to dance yet? We’ve got you covered!
✨ 8pm-11pm: Social Dancing with Isaac Maitre, aka DJ Maitrex!
Cover:
$12 ($6 for Ortega River Club members)
Drinks:
\*No outside alcohol a(…)
A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
Join us for ***A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show***.
Defy gravity this holiday season, and make ***A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show*** your new holiday tradition. Broadway and the holidays collide as Broadway stars from the smash-hit musical WICKED sing songs and banter with the audience. Sing along and celebrate the holidays with this fresh spin on the season. Including songs from the hit Broadway sh(…)
Pickleball – 2.5 Practice and Games
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Gano Park Tennis Court
Join us at Gano Park (Orange Park, FL) on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This is for experienced players.
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> All participants must sign a guest waiver/release form for each event. Event Leader will bring this form to the event: Sidetracke(…)
🥂🍻Sip & Stroll Downtown & Silent 🎧Disco(NOT HOSTED)
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Southbank Riverwalk
Enjoy specialty cocktails, live music and socialize on the DoubleTree Deck during Sip & Stroll each month, while taking in beautiful scenic views of the Downtown Jacksonville skyline.
Silent Headphone Disco Starts at **8 pm**
Picnic blankets, lawn chairs and dogs on leashes are welcome. Public restrooms are available. Sorry, no bikes, scooters or skateboards.(…)
Kundalini Kriyas at Seventh Wonder Spa!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Seventh Wonder Holistic Spa
Get ready to learn how to expand our awareness and tap into our spirit through Kundalini Kriyas. Breath is Spirit!
This is a donation based class, payment is accepted through: Cashapp: $iamRetti
Venmo: @Charles-Moretti Paypal: [email protected], Cash or Credit
A lot of movement and breathwork is involved and geared more toward those who occasionally exercise. Your body is a vessel, and if it (…)
Kelly MMM Spiritual Class
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Cosmic Church of Truth
MMM – Mediumship, Meditation and Mystic Arts
Taught by: Kelly
Cost: $10
Spin off of Friday nights Psychic Circle. Designed to be a time to practice meditation, time to connect to Spirit and time to discuss questions and topics that have surfaced during the Friday sessions.(…)
God Loves You Evangelism
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: GOD LOVES YOU Evangelism
Welcome to the God Loves You Evangelism Meetup Group! We are a door to door bearing gifts ministry; where we connect hearts back to the heart of GOD. Our community organization is dedicated to spreading the message of Christ through evangelism and creating a strong sense of community among believers. Whether you are a seasoned evangelist or new to sharing your faith, this group offers opportunitie(…)
Developing Your Intuition with Grace
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Cosmic Church of Truth
Taught by: Grace de la Rosa
Cost: $35 at the door, $25 in advance
Repeating class: 3rd Thursday of each month
Unlock your inner wisdom in this workshop on strengthening your intuitive muscles. Through guided exercises, meditations, and practical techniques, learn how to trust your instincts, heighten your intuitive abilities and apply them confidently in your daily life.
To register:
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Mindfulness and Meditation with Grace
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: The Cosmic Church of Truth
Taught by: Grace de la Rosa
Cost: $25 in advance or $35 on day of event
Mindfulness and Meditation for mental health, recovery, healing and well-being. Never meditated? No worries! You will be guided with instructions throughout the practice.
To Register:
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Restorative Yoga
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Soluna Yoga + Spa
Restorative Yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, stillness, and gentle breathing. This class allows the mind and body to slow down. Restorative yoga is known for its reliance on props such as bolsters, blocks, or folded blankets to make poses gentler and more supportive. In gene(…)
Eat Your Yard
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Eat your yard Jax Farm
This is NOT a preparedness meeting, but a great way to obtain edibles that YOU can grow in your yard as food.
Come see what Eat Your Yard Jax has for sale and see how their garden grows. This is a great way to learn about FL hardy plants that are resistant to heat and drought.
If anything, come tour the garden and get ideas for your yard and please be sure to learn to eat from your yard.
Prepar(…)
Into the Fire: a 1st Edition AD&D Rules as Written Campaign
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Counterspell Games
I will be running AD&D 1st edition using the rules as written. We are not using Unearthed Arcana or later rulebooks. The game is set in the Greyhawk campaign setting.
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Eat Your Yard
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Eat your yard Jax Farm
This is NOT a preparedness meeting, but a great way to purchase and learn about edible trees and plants that YOU can grow in your yard as food.
Come see what Eat Your Yard Jax has for sale and see how their garden grows. This is a great way to learn about FL hardy plants that are resistant to heat and drought.
If anything, come tour the garden and get ideas for your yard and please be sure to le(…)
Healing with Grace
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: The Cosmic Church of Truth
Taught by: Grace De La Rosa
Cost: $10 to $25 when you register (link below)
Nurture Your Well-Being through Healing with Grace. Join us each month to release anxieties, worries and trauma-induced energy blocks; reset your nervous system; and recover from stress as we harmonize body, mind, and soul through energy healing and meditation.
To Register:
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Introductory Taoist Tai Chi Classes
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Riverside Park United Methodist
The Taoist Tai Chi Society® internal arts and methods incorporate stretching and turning into a sequence of movements that improve the health of body, mind and spirit. They reduce tension, improve circulation and balance and increase strength and flexibility. We will meet every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 am beginning September 17th. These sessions build upon each other week to week but you may join (…)
Introductory Taoist Tai Chi Classes
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Riverside Park United Methodist
The Taoist Tai Chi Society® internal arts and methods incorporate stretching and turning into a sequence of movements that improve the health of body, mind and spirit. They reduce tension, improve circulation and balance and increase strength and flexibility. We will meet every Tuesday from 7-8 pm beginning September 17th. These sessions build upon each other week to week but you may join at any t(…)
Vinyasa + Yin (VIN + YIN)
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: 2105 Park St
VIN+YIN yoga is a class that combines Vinyasa Yoga with Yin Yoga. This first half of the class is dedicated to a Vinyasa yoga practice. Vinyasa yoga is an energetic yoga flow that incorporates movement with breath. Each movement and posture will build strength and ease in the body.
Natural warmth created in the body from Vinyasa Yoga will help soften the joints and tissue to prepare the body for t(…)
Introductory Taoist Tai Chi Classes
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
The Taoist Tai Chi Society® internal arts and methods incorporate stretching and turning into a sequence of movements that improve the health of body, mind and spirit. They reduce tension, improve circulation and balance and increase strength and flexibility. We will meet every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 am beginning Septemberer 12th. These sessions build upon each other week to week but you may jo(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville on Jacksonvilletx.org, Jacksonvilleprogress.com, or Wikido.com.
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RnBMostly: 6 Year Anniversary – Holiday SZN (December 2024)
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: 2320 N Liberty St
Jacksonville’s #1 RnB Experience is celebrating HOLIDAY SZN ’24!! Celebrating New Vision In THE ALL NEW Phoenix Arts & Innovation District!
The Nutcracker Ballet
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Betsy Lovett Arts Center at the Bolles School
A holiday classic tale of little Clara and the enchanted Nutcracker has captivated audiences for over a century!
Auntie’s House
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Lark
A Soley R&B experience for the R&B lovers.
The R&B Bonfire
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The Kemetic Estate
Experience a Holiday Heaux Down this Winter at The R&B Bonfire.
A very Special Holiday Bonfire Social on The Northside of Jacksonville.
Jeremy’s Ten: A Pearl Jam Tribute – Jacksonville, FL
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Underbelly
Jeremy’s Ten: A Pearl Jam Tribute – Jacksonville, FL
Rudy Francisco Live in Jacksonville
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: BABS’LAB
a slam champion and an author
Beyond the Canopy: A Night for Change
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: 40 E Adams St
Join us for an evening under the stars at Beyond the Canopy A Night for Change.
TOUBAB KREWE – Jacksonville, FL
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Underbelly
Toubab Krewe performs LIVE in Jacksonville, FL at Underbelly in downtown Jax. Support TBA
Electronic Thursdays Presents: RUVLO: Chaos Tour | 12.19.24
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Myth Nightclub | Element Bistro & Craft Bar
Electronic Thursdays Presents: RUVLO: Chaos Tour | 12.19.24
Bleu Enterprises Presents – Christmas in Paris!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The Lark
Celebrate Christmas in Paris with Bleu Enterprises – a magical event you won’t want to miss!
Glow Party at Myth Nightclub feat. JOSH LAWRENCE | Saturday 12.21.24
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Myth Nightclub | Element Bistro & Craft Bar
Glow Party at Myth Nightclub feat. JOSH LAWRENCE | Saturday 12.21.24
The Sneaker Travelers Jacksonville
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Jacksonville Fairgrounds
Join us for a sneaker lovers’ meetup in Jacksonville – let’s talk kicks, swap stories, and maybe even trade some fresh pairs!
December Backyard Hen Training
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: UF IFAS Duval County Extension Office
Informational course on caring for backyard hens. This course is a pre-requisite to receive a Backyard Hen Permit from Duval County.
Myth Nightclub & Lucky Duck: Ignite Fridays – Bachelorette Party | 12.20.24
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Myth Nightclub | Element Bistro & Craft Bar
Myth Nightclub & Lucky Duck: Ignite Fridays – Bachelorette Party | 12.20.24
Jacksonville’s Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Hardwicks
ALL NEW! Our Pub Crawls use Express Check-in. Self check-in means NO CHECK-IN CREW: check-in at dothecrawl.com w/ your email at the event.
BYOGH – Bring Your Own Gingerbread House
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Sweetheart Boutique
Whether you’re a gingerbread architect or a first-time builder, this event is all about fun, creativity, and community.
Toosii – Last Lap Tour (Meet & Greet): Jacksonville, FL
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Come meet Toosii upclose & personal.
Cuppa Jax – Lakesha Burton and Aphasia Experts
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Skyline Room, Riverplace Tower
Cuppa Jax holds gatherings for neighborhood and community leaders that are open to everyone.
Beer and Ballet: Aardwolf Brewing
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Aardwolf Brewing Company
Join Beer and Ballet, Jacksonville Dance Theatre, and Aardwolf Brewing for an hour of ballet to 80’s and 90’s music. All levels are welcome!
Digital Sound Sessions
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Ocean Street Tequila Bar
Join us for Digital Sound Session – A fusion of various genres in Bass Music