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
Over the Hill Gang Game Group
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: undefined
Another fun filled Saturday afternoon with those classic games we all love. Come early, space fills up quickly.(…)
Downtown Jax Young Professional Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Intuition Ale Works
Downtown Rotaract Jax is a community service and leadership organization for young professionals. Our focus is on downtown Jacksonville and surrounding areas with our underlying principle of ‘Service Above Self’ in mind.
We meet at Intuition at 5:45 PM for a pre-meeting social followed by our meeting starting at 6:00 PM. We are excited to have you come to check out our club meetings, learn from J(…)
Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: undefined
We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches.
These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can(…)
Stitch & B!tch
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Femme Fire Books
No RSVP or ticketing required, this is a FREE event! Bring your favorite crafting project and enjoy some company and conversation. Please note that seating is limited, so if you have a lawn/beach chair that you can bring with you, it is highly recommended.
In the event of inclimate weather (cause you know, Florida) the backup location will be at Willow Branch Library.(…)
The Language Exchange Party Bonanza (Jacksonville Event)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ 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 (…)
REIW Lunch & Learn
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: undefined
Join Us for a Free Virtual Lunch & Learn and Discover How to Shift Your Mindset, Overcome Challenges, and Create Your Own Path to Financial Freedom in Real Estate!
Feeling stuck or unsure about how to navigate the world of real estate investing? Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned investor looking to scale, join us at this Lunch & Learn!
We’ll walk you through the practical steps and mindset s(…)
Sing with Bridges of Harmony Chorus
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ 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(…)
Kundalini Kriyas at Seventh Wonder Spa!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ 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 (…)
Jacksonville Property Owners Meeting!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Bold City Brewery
Attention Landlords and Property Owners in the Jacksonville area! Enhance your property management expertise and refine your real estate strategies at our exclusive monthly gathering tailored specifically for members of the Landlord Association!
🏘️ Immerse yourself in the world of Jacksonville Real Estate as industry experts share invaluable insights and practical tips on effective property manag(…)
Trivia at Miller’s Ale House
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ 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(…)
Real Estate Investor Networking Night
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Havana Jax Cuban Cafe
Hello Members,
Our events provide a platform for like-minded individuals to connect, network, and share insights on real estate investing. We also invite industry experts to educate attendees on the latest trends and topics pertinent to the industry. Join us and take your investing career to the next level!
The North Florida Real Estate Investor Association Networking Event:
**Event Host: Dave (…)
Candlelight Sound Bath
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Black Cat Yoga
Soothe your senses with the soft warm glow of candlelight and relax into an effortless harmonic sound experience: the yoga of deep listening. Find inner stillness as varying sounds, frequencies, overtones, and vibrations wash over you. Quartz crystal bowls, metal Himalayan bowls, gongs, chimes, vocals, body harp, Native American flutes, vocals, drums, and more.
There is no movement involved. Comf(…)
DIVE INTO RELAXATION: Restorative Yoga + Massage Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Soluna Yoga + Spa
Restorative Yoga allows you to release deeply held tension through a series of supported yoga postures & stretches that are restful for the body and soothing for the mind. This is a slow and still practice of gentle postures supported by props including bolsters, blankets, and blocks.
In this workshop, you will be led into long held restorative postures. While focusing on relaxation, massage techn(…)
Psychic Fayre
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Cosmic Church of Truth
PSYCHIC FAYRE: Second Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Last appointment 3:30 pm
No appointment, first come first serve
Readings or Healing Sessions $20.00 for 30 minutes (25min Session, 5 min for Reader to reset for next client)
2 sessions $38, 3 @ $56
Available: Tarot Cards, Psychometry, Intuitive, Clairvoyant, Palmistry, Crystal Ball, Mediumship, Astrology Healing – Reiki or spiritual Healing and m(…)
Meditation and Dharma talk
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Bhavana Meditation Center
Mental Benefits of Meditation
To experience the benefits of meditation, regular practice is necessary. It takes only a few minutes every day. Once imbibed into the daily routine, meditation becomes the best part of your day! Meditation is like a seed. When you cultivate a seed with love, the more it blossoms.
The mind becomes fresh, delicate and beautiful. It cleanses and nourishes you from with(…)
Brazilian Capoeira Class!! Riverside! Fight, Sing, Dance!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: 3645 Park St
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian fighting system that incorporates dance, music and fighting techniques into a unique game.
\*Make new connections!
\*Improve your fitness!
\*Learn to sing and play instruments!
The basic elements of capoeira were brought to Brazil by enslaved people, primarily from west and west-central Africa. These elements were recombined and reinterpreted within the diverse ensl(…)
Eat Your Yard
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ 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(…)
Chenrezik and Amitabha Sadhana Practice (In Person and Online)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Karma Thegsum Chöling
10:30am
Join us for Chenrezik and Amitabha sadhannas. These active forms of meditation, chanting and mantra practice help us cultivate loving, kindness and compassion.
We now have practice in person at 4168 Herschrl St and on zoom.
We will have the prayers available and online for those who don’t have a copy. The pdf is available here if you would like to download or print https://ktdblog.files.wo(…)
Fall Series: Spaces and Places [Daytime]
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◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Women Writing for (a) Change, Jacksonville
*”This is where my world began. A world which includes the ancestors—both my own and other people’s ancestors who became mine. A world which formed me, and continues to do so, even while I fought it in some of its aspects, and continue to do so. A world which gives me my own lifework to do, because it was here that I learned the sight of my own particular eyes.”*
Join us for a 12-week writing jou(…)
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 Music of Women’s Lives
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: San Marco
Celebrating powerhouse women in music and the messages their work has for all of us about being resilient and creative women.
Fall Series II: Spaces and Places [Daytime]
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◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville
Join us for a 12-week journey exploring the spaces and places of our hearts.
Building Envelope Water Intrusion
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Herbert University Center
Join FFC ICRI and Scott Weiland, PE, SE, PCC, and president of Innovative Engineering Inc. as we discuss building envelope water intrusion.
2024 Blue & White Sneaker Ball
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel
Get ready to show off your freshest blue & white sneakers at the 2024 Gala – it’s going to be a night of style, fun, and sneaker love!
2024 Vestibular Rehabilitation I: Foundations & Contemporary Practice
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
September 14th – 15th, 2024
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Each Day
Jacksonville, Florida
Unstoppable You Conference – Jacksonville, FL
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Salem Centre
The purpose of the Unstoppable You Conference is to inspire, empower, and connect attendees to personal and professional resources.
Electronic Thursdays Presents: Cyclops – The Crybaby Tour | 9.12.24
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Myth Nightclub | Element Bistro & Craft Bar
Electronic Thursdays Presents: Cyclops – The Crybaby Tour | 9.12.24
Guttermouth
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Kona Skate Park
Get ready to rock out with Guttermouth, a high-energy punk rock event that will have you moshing and singing along all night long!
Swing Dance Night
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Murray Hill Theatre
Get ready to swing and groove all night long at the Swing Dance Night, with lessons, open dance and a contest!
Studio Practice: AI Art for Absolute Beginners with Jenny Lee Corvo
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: MOCA Jacksonville
MOCA Jax hosts this workshop diving into the crossroads of art and technology and introducing the basics of AI-generated art.
Eartha’s Farm & Market Tours
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ 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.
Duval 4-H Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: 12125 New Berlin Rd
Duval 4-H Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot Event. All funds raised go directly to the Duval County 4-H Youth Development Program.
Theology of the Body Conference
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: St Joseph’s Catholic Church
Join us for a deep dive into the Theology of the Body at our upcoming conference !
Love & Spirit Showcase – Alliance of Divine Love
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport/I-95N, an IHG Hotel
Join us for a magical afternoon/evening celebrating love, spirit, and the power of divine connections at the Love & Spirit Showcase!
2024 Florida Fin Fest presented by Natural Life
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Seawalk Pavilion
Florida Fin Fest – Jacksonville Beach, FL
Midget Mayhem Wrestling with Attitude Goes Wild! Jacksonville FL 21+
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Eclipse Nightclub & Bar Riverside
SEE THE MINI-KICKS, PUNCHES AND BODY SLAMS WITH OUR MICRO-DWARF MIDGET ENTERTAINERS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA!
Beer and Ballet: Fishweir
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Fishweir
Join Beer and Ballet, Jacksonville Dance Theatre, and Fishweir for an hour of ballet to 80’s and 90’s music. All levels are welcome!
WGBB ENT PRESENTS COMEDIAN ANTWAN MURPHY
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 3 Stones Caribbean Restaurant
Duval and surrounding areas come out get your laugh on with your comedy cousin Antwan Murphy food and drinks will be sold at this event
Childbirth Preparation
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Baptist Medical Center South
Prepared Childbirth Education
( an all day Saturday session)
“Epic Showdown: Midgets with Attitude Wrestling Extravaganza”
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Eclipse Nightclub & Bar Riverside
“The Battle Royale of the Little Giants: Midgets with Attitude Wrestling Show!”