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.
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 Jacksonville, Florida. 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 Jacksonville
Mid-Year Business Goal Check-In
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Southeast Regional Public Library
You set all of those business goals at the beginning of the year, now what?! It’s July! Let’s come together for a goal review and outline the next six months to make sure we hit these goals by the end of the year.
* What do you need to do to meet those goals?
* What have you been doing that’s working well?
* What have you been doing that isn’t benefiting you anymore?
Agenda:
* 6:30pm – Introduc(…)
The Years of Rice and Salt OR The Midnight Library
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Casa Bonita Mexican Bar & Grill
For this month’s book club meeting, you have the choice between The Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson or The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.(…)
Vegan buffet at Noura Cafe
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Noura Cafe
Join us for another fabulous feast at Noura Cafe! Enjoy a vegan buffet of delicious Lebanese cuisine that our hosts Raymond and Noura are preparing especially for us. Items will include baked kibbeh, stuffed squash, lentil salad, grape leaves, falafel, and other Middle Eastern favorites like tabouleh and hummus. The cost will be $17 and includes the buffet, tea, tax, and gratuity.
See you there!(…)
Blue Orchid Thai / Riverside Nightlife: Before and After
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: blue orchid thai
**Before:** Blue Orchid Thai Riverside – 7:00 PM (Indoor Dining)
**After:** Riverside Nightlife – 8:45 PM
**\~ Allow 10 Minutes to Park \~**
**Before & After Itinerary**
Join us for dinner at Blue Orchid Thai Riverside, followed by Riverside nightlife afterwards. Likely stop-offs include River & Post Rooftop, Hoptinger Rooftop, and other area hotspots.
**The Nickel Tour**
Blue Orchid Thai has (…)
Demon of Unrest
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: TBD – probably near Jax Beach
Book Discussion(…)
Sing with Bridges of Harmony Chorus
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: 4101 College St
Looking for a thrilling new musical experience?
Bridges of Harmony Chorus, a premiere group of women of all ages and backgrounds from across Jacksonville, FL is currently looking for female singers. If you’re passionate about singing, performing and competing, then we have a place for you!
No professional singing experience is necessary and the ability to read music is not a requirement. We’re l(…)
Name That Tune at Bottlenose Brewery
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Bottlenose Brewing
Please join us again for fun, drinks, eats and great music. We play as a group and have a blast. Please RSVP. If you can’t make it, please cancel in advance as other friends may be on a waitlist. See you there.(…)
Is Truth real, or just what we perceive?
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Regency Square Public Library
[We will be at **REGENCY SQUARE BRANCH LIBRARY!]**
[We will be in a big room **COMMUNITY ROOM A!]**
**[WE WILL BE STARTING AT 1:30 PM INSTEAD OF THE NORMAL 2:00 PM!]**
*Circle Question:* **What is Truth?**
1. **Is truth objective (universal) or subjective (personal)?** *This is the foundation of the truth debate.*
2. **Can there be multiple truths about the same event?** *Consider historical acc(…)
Paddle a Dragon Boat with the JAX Fire Dragons! [free]
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◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: ALL WET SPORTS
Season Meetup Event #10!
Paddle a Dragon Boat with the JAX Fire Dragons!
\*\*\* SIGN WAIVER (Please complete ASAP) IN ORDER TO PADDLE \*\*\*
https://form.jotform.com/JLAagency/jax-fire-dragons-club-waiver
It’s an intro to the sport of Dragon Boat and an opportunity to challenge yourself, develop some skills, use your muscles, and enjoy the awesome scenery and beauty of our natural creeks right h(…)
Active/Former Military Members ONLY – St. Johns River Taxi Downtown Cruise
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Double Tree by Hilton
*This is a Sierra Club Military Outdoors event – a joint Sierra Club Northeast Florida and YMCA outing – FOR ACTIVE AND FORMER MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY.*
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Enjoy an educational and informative cruise on the St. Johns! This narrated tour includes a brief history about Jacksonville, information about the St. Johns Riv(…)
14th Meeting of 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Panera Bread
Submit work to be critiqued, preferably in Word, the Sunday prior to the meeting.(…)
The Language Exchange Party Bonanza (Jacksonville Event)
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Historically Hoppy Brewing Company
The Language Exchange Party Bonanza is a free, in-person meet-up to practice and exchange languages. Everyone can attend no matter your language level or target language. This meet-up is to practice conversation in Foreign Languages.
Upon entry to the venue everyone is given flag stickers of their choice based on the language(s) they are practicing and/or native language(s) they speak. These are (…)
Ladies Round!
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Klutho Park/Springfield Disc Golf Course
Ladies, let’s play a fun round!! Up to 18 holes (daylight and weather dependent). Bring a friend or loved one (male friends/family usually play on a card behind us).
We have discs to lend if needed; bring water, a bag and a small towel. The grass can get high, closed-toe shoes and crew/tall socks are recommended. FREE event!
The Parks dept. cannot guarantee the bathroom will be unlocked, please p(…)
Psychic and Mediumship Development Circle
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Cosmic Church of Truth
Psychic Development Circle
Every Friday evening at 7:00 PM
Fee: $10.00
Join us as we learn to work with spirit, our higher selves and our connection to source. That connection is always available. We have the ability to communicate through the aether, where Spirit resides. Here we can each work on our own connections with our guides to reach a better understanding of the messages that Spirit is co(…)
Pickleball – 102 – Lessons-Practice-Games
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Gano Park Tennis Court
Join us at Gano Park (Orange Park, FL) on Tuesday July 23th from 7-9pm for beginners and players. We will use this event as an informal class and practice. But for those who wants to play games, they can on the second court if available. It will be a great help if you watch some YouTube Videos on how-tos from basic rules, keeping track of scores, hitting the ball the right way and everything else (…)
Live Music and Food Truck Friday!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 1224 Kings Ave
At our San Marco Kava Bar, come join us for a booze free evening, filled with darts, pool, ping pong, air hockey, corn hole and so much more. We have live music every Friday at 9pm-12am with a local food truck for all of your snacking needs. We Have a full selection of beverages to give you a euphoric fun fuzzy feeling without the headache or the hangover.(…)
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 Jacksonville, you can try out Jacksonvilletx.org, Jacksonvilleprogress.com, or Wikido.com.
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THE KICK OFF :FAMU BE OUT DAY JACKSONVILLE!
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 1430 San Marco Blvd
Official FAMU Be Out Day Jacksonville Pregame
Lovers & Friends All White R&B night
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 5045 Soutel Dr
Get ready for a night of smooth R&B vibes, all dressed in head-to-toe white, with your lovers and friends by your side!
Jax Elite Barber & Beauty Expo – 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Join us the the 5th Annual Jax Elite Barber & Beauty Expo! Education, Battles, Special Guests, and Much More!
Jawbreaker Jamboree
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Bradham and Brooks Branch Library
Art and writing festival hosted by Ma Bones and Deadlastpress at Bradham Brooks Library. The event is free and open to everyone of all ages.
Free Community Teacher Appreciation and Back to School Rally
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: School | Gymnasium at Esprit de Corps Center for Learning
EDC | HCM Community Teacher Appreciation and Back to School Rally
JULY SOUPA MRKET AT SOUPA NOODLE BAR JAX
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 4549 Southside Blvd
Welcome to Soupa MRKT! Our monthly market helping small businesses showcase their products, services & talents. Only at Soupa Noodle Bar!
NPC Dexter Jackson Classic VIP Tickets
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Fine Arts Center
How do you know when you have picked the best possible NPC Florida bodybuilding contest? When it is produced by Mr. Olympia, Dexter Jackson!
ElevateHER Boldly Women’s Empowerment Conference
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 5119 Normandy Blvd
Get ready to be inspired and empowered at the 2 day ElevateHER Boldly Women’s Empowerment Conference!
Healing Touch in Riverside
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Baptist Health Wellness Center at Riverside
Healing Touch is an energy therapy in which practitioners consciously use their hands in a heart-centered and intentional way.
RnBMostly: Summer Nights ’24 (July 27th) – Mr. Al Pete Birthday Celebration
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 331 E Bay St
Jacksonville’s #1 RnB Event is celebrating Summer Time! And The Birthday of Mr. Al Pete! Come experience RnB Mostly This July!
Cuppa Jax – State Sen. Tracie Davis
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Skyline Room, Riverplace Tower
Cuppa Jax holds gatherings for neighborhood and community leaders that are open to everyone.
Duval Street Market
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 7619 Plant Rd
“Come join us at Duval Street Market for a fun-filled day of shopping, food, and live music on July 27th at 11am !
Strokes N Smokes Live Paint Party with karaoke and Hookah
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 1430 San Marco Pl
Get Ready!! Grab your tickets ️️️ Discover the Perfect Blend of Creativity and Fun in Duval ️ Uncork Your Inner Artist at Strokes N Smokes
Beer and Ballet: Dart Bar
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Dart Bar & Games
Join Beer and Ballet and Jacksonville Dance Theatre, at a new location for an hour of ballet to 80’s and 90’s music. All levels are welcome!
Sew Cool – Kid’s Summer Art Camp with Gogh Create
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Atlantic Beach Arts Market
Join Gogh Create for a Kid’s Summer Art Camp at ABAM on Monday, 7/22 thru Friday, 7/26 at 9am!
Ed White class of 2004 twenty year reunion
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Lark
Get ready to catch up with old classmates and reminisce about the good old days at the Ed White class of 2004 twenty year reunion!
Welcome to the Danja Zone
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 101 W 48th St
Get ready to step into the Danja Zone, where the vibes are high, the music is pumping, and the energy is contagious! Ladies Only Event!
Silent Disco
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: WICKED BARLEY BREWING COMPANY
In celebration of Wicked Barley’s 8 Year Anniversary, we are hosting a Silent Disco! Let’s dance the night away!
THE 9TH ANNUAL DONK DAY CAR SHOW HOSTED BY DONK PLANET
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: TAILGATE BAR & GRILL
Get ready for the 9th Annual Donk Day Car Show hosted by Donk Planet – a day full of big wheels, flashy paint jobs, and good vibes!
Eartha’s Farm & Market Tours
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Eartha’s Farm & Market
Join Eartha’s Farm & Market staff for an interactive tour of the farm that engages all 5 of your senses.