Let’s explore social events in Jersey City, NJ 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 Jersey City where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Jersey City
Pilates Reformer for Older Adults + Tea at ICP
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: Pilates on Ludlow
Use promo code meetup25 to book your $33 class (25% off the $44 single-class rate).
[Book the 12/26 class ](https://momence.com/s/108667760)
Pilates Reformer for Older Adults + Tea at ICP
Thursdays, 2:00 pm
Pilates Reformer for Older Adults + Tea at ICP was inspired by an article in *The Atlantic* by [Mikala Jamison](https://www.theatlantic.com/author/mikala-jamison/): “[A Ridiculous, Perfect Wa(…)
🗽🌍👔NYC CONNECTS International Professionals December Networking
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Sugar Mouse, NYC
🗽🌍Did you just move to NYC? Are you looking to network with other NYC professionals? Join us on Monday for Internationals networking! All ages 21+. Event by NYC CONNECTS Social Club.
📺More events➡️@[NYC CONNECTS | Instagram | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/NYCconnects.social)
**Drink / Food purchase required before checking in.**
$3 to join at check-in
1 drink minimum
Meet other international pr(…)
NYC International Networking Night: Young Professionals
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Sugar Mouse, NYC
😍Monday Evening International Networking in NYC! Socialize, make new business connections, make new friends or just come join others for a beer after work! Real Host always present!
📺More events this month @ [NYC CONNECTS | Instagram | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/NYCconnects.social)
**CHECK IN BEGINS AT 6:15 PM**
🌍🗽We’re having an International Networking night!
**If you like languages, trav(…)
December 2024 NYAPM Happy Hour
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: The Dean NYC
Please note that our group and our happy hours are not for non-Asians.
Our monthly happy hour is our flagship event that started it all years ago in 2005. Experience what it’s all about — come and meet fellow Asian professionals in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Relax after work and meet some new people.
Because this is a free event where you are not paying a cover or door fee, we humbly reques(…)
Veg Night Out! Vegetarian/Vegan Holiday Party at Beauty & Essex
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Beauty & Essex
This holiday season, indulge in a touch of glamour and luxury at **Beauty & Essex** in the LES of Manhattan for an unforgettable happy hour experience. Nestled in an opulent setting, this renowned hotspot is the perfect place to gather with veg’n friends. From the sparkling chandeliers to the stylish décor, Beauty & Essex exudes an aura of sophistication that’s perfect for celebrating the holidays(…)
Christmas Day Circular around Central Park – 5 miles
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Central Park West & W 93rd St, New York, NY 10025
Join Shorewalkers for a 5-mile loop walk around Central Park. We’ll use the paved drive and walk clockwise from West 93rd Street, across the 102nd St. transverse, head south and around to return to our start. We’ll carry on a wonderful tradition started by hike leader Ellen Fleishman to walk/eat together on Dec. 25th.
MEET: Inside the park entrance at West 93rd Street benches. Take trains to 96th(…)
Play board games and meet cool people!
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: 269 4th Ave
Follow us on Instagram: [@bklynboardgames](https://www.instagram.com/bklynboardgames/)
Same great board game night in our new spot!
Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture’s new home – **269 4th Ave Brooklyn, NY**
**New Space & New Rules**
* Donation of $12 (or whatever you can give)
* You can enter regardless of registration status (as long as we are under space capacity, 74 people)
We provide (…)
SPECIAL EVENT – WE ARE ALL GOING BACK TO THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART – THE MOMA
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: The Museum of Modern Art
## Details
Let’s all go back to the **Museum of Modern Art – The MoMA, on Saturday December 28th from 3pm – 5:30pm.**
Hello to all members of the New York City Art, Film, Museum, Social Club. For all the Members who missed our last event outing to the MoMA, we are going back!! So, let’s all go back to the **Museum of the Modern Art – MoMA**.
## Tickets to the MoMA – Details
The cost for ticket(…)
Holiday Salsa Party at Loft Story
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Loft Story
**🇨🇺 Special Edition Holiday Cuban Salsa Party 🎉**
**🗓 Friday Night, December 27th 🪩**
**🕰 8:00pm – 12:00am**
**📍 Loft Story**
748 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn (Greenpoint), NY 11222
💻 https://www.loftstory.events
*Celebrate the holiday season with some lively Cuban Salsa dancing at our Brand New Party Venue!* Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join us! Socia(…)
HOLIDAY MAGIC AT ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL – CHRISTMAS EVE MASS
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: St. Patrick’s Cathedral
**LET’S ALL GO TO: St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Christmas Eve – Tuesday December 24th from 5:15pm – 7pm.**
**THE CATHEDRAL**
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. It is the seat of the Archbishop of New York as well as a parish church. The cathedral occupies a city block bounded by Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, 50th Street, and 51st(…)
Water, Windows, and Wonder
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: 96th St subway station at W 96th St and Broadway
Right now, **Monday looks like we are going to have below freezing but sunny and dry temperatures with very little wind. Park conditions are good as of Saturday afternoon/evening, even with the snow and ice.** I have modified the route to avoid stairs and the icy/slushy areas and plan to walk a bit more slowly to avid trouble. If your plans have changed or do change, please modify your RSVP to “no(…)
🇫🇷 🍷🍫French Mondays
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Flûte Midtown
Dear Frenchies, dear Frenchaises,
**About French Mondays**
Join us next Monday for our traditional French happy hour Apéro, a fantastic opportunity to improve your French speaking skills, meet new people, network, and perhaps even meet the French love of your life.
**Event Details:**
**Location:** The legendary French-owned Flûte Midtown.
The term “apéro” refers both to the ritual of going out f(…)
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION DANCE PARTY for Over 50+
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: M J Smith’s Food & Spirits
Join us for some Holiday Cheer!
Put on your dancing shoes and
join us for an evening of a great
dance music and mingling!
Whether you’re a seasoned
dancer or have two left feet,
come join us!
Come alone or bring a friend!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27th
6:30 PM – 10:30 pm
M.J. SMITH’S
The Main Level
9 EAST 45th Street
(Btw 5th & Madison Ave)
New York City
\* GREAT DJ & DANCING
Music from the ’50’s to P(…)
Tech Networking Brooklyn (120 in-person)
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Keybar
**Attention attendees!**
**To register, use** [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-business-networking-nyc-brooklyn-tickets-1024716443467?aff=oddtdtcreator) or [Luma](https://lu.ma/z8buzoqu)
Warning:
The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [this link](https://lu.ma/z8buzoqu) to purchase a registration ticket.
The meetup is one of the platforms th(…)
Tech AI & Startups DinnerGroup
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: New York City
Join a friendly Tech dinner group in New York City for conversations about Tech AI & Startups and meet new friends every Wednesday and Friday. **We promote these events on different platforms, so the RSVPs on Meetup do not count toward the attendance.**
**RSVP on [TechIDG](https://techidg.app) to get the location sent by your group leader.** If your group does not have a group leader yet, please (…)
Data Science & Analytics meetup and chat New York
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: The Irish Exit
Meet other people in the data field!
\- socialise\, connect\, share knowledge
\- relax after work
**JOIN on the website for FREE entry** offers: [https://itsocial.com.au/](https://itsocial.com.au/)
**Join the WhatsApp group** on the website above to meet people and for directions if lost!
data science data engineering data analysis data analytics data visualisation machine learning ml ai artific(…)
Lunch On Friday with NYC Tech Startup Professionals Make New Friends
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: CHEF YU Restaurant
Hi friends, let’s all get together for another lunch social at my favorite Asian restaurant in Midtown NYC near Penn Station. I will introduce you to all our friends. Let’s hang out, have some fun and make new friends who are also working in the same City.
Friends from 3 meetup groups will be attending this event.
Please send any suggestions.
Thanks and See you soon.
Jim(…)
Startups and Business Networking Event Brooklyn
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Keybar
**Attention attendees!**
**To register, use** [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-business-networking-nyc-brooklyn-tickets-1024716443467?aff=oddtdtcreator)[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tech-business-networking-nyc-tickets-669893689057?aff=oddtdtcreator)or [Luma](https://lu.ma/z8buzoqu)
Warning:
The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow [this li(…)
The Problems of Philosophy Week 1
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: City Winery – new location West Side Highway. closest subway 14th Street ACE L
The Problems of Philosophy is a beautifully written overview of several big questions which have been debated in the history of philosophy, mostly focused on epistemology: the study of how we know what we know (truth, knowledge, and belief). In just 98 pages, Russell is able to give us a deep appreciation for the nuance involved in the many approaches to important philosophical questions. The book(…)
Find a co-founder for your Tech Startup!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: The Wilson NYC
**Looking to co start a new venture? You’ve come to the right place.**
**Registration**
✅ **Join us on Whatsapp:**
**[https://chat.whatsapp.com/HzqrJE6RfqqD5QgXRl2XIt](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HzqrJE6RfqqD5QgXRl2XIt)**
**✅ Confirm your attendance in our events channel:**
[https://technetwork.i-labs.app/](https://technetwork.i-labs.app/)
**We help you find your potential tech project (and your pa(…)
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 Jersey City, you can try out Patch.com, Covid19.nj.gov, or Tapinto.net.
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FREE Drinks + Entry Certified Saturdays at Katra Lounge
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Katra Lounge
Best Saturday Urban & Caribbean Party In Manhattan
Party At Soho #1 Event Everyone Free at Katra Nyc
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Katra Lounge
#1 Party in the City! Two floors of non stop action… Everyone free with RSVP!
Glow Party New Years Eve Weekend at Taj: Free entry with rsvp
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Taj II Lounge and Event Space
Friday December 27th Glow Party New Years Eve Weekend at Taj, Playing Reggae, Soca, Afrobeats, and Dancehall. Everyone free entry with RSVP
Kwanzaa Crawl 2024 || A One Day Celebration of Black-Owned Bars
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: Brooklyn
Kwanzaa Crawl is the largest bar crawl Black Bar Crawl! FOR ANY EVENT RELATED QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected]
Fridayy Live New Years Eve Weekend Big City Bright Lights
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: CIRCO
Celebrate New Year’s Eve weekend in the big city with Fridayy Live
2010’s Throwback Party New Years Eve Weekend @ Polygon
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Polygon Brooklyn
Saturday December 28th 2010’s Throwback Party New Years Eve Weekend @ Polygon. Everyone free entry with RSVP
CYBERTRON [INDUSTRIAL//GOTH//EBM//SYNTHPOP] 20 Yr Anniversary
![CYBERTRON [INDUSTRIAL//GOTH//EBM//SYNTHPOP] 20 Yr Anniversary](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F895915113%2F246669360746%2F1%2Foriginal.20241110-201906?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&w=512&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=44f5ccc7956fb0409badb949c7deb65b)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: The Meadows
20 Year Anniversary Party
SOB’s Sings: A Sing-a-Long Party
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: Sounds Of Brazil
A party where you’ll know the words to every song. Top 40, Y2K hits, Hip Hop, Pop, RnB, Holiday Music, and more. Free entry w/ RSVP b4 10:30
John Rai And The Locals Live In New York City
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Melrose Ballroom
The Most On Demand Artist of The Year John Rai & The Locals performing Live For the First Time in New York City.
SOCA STARTR NYC “WINTER WINE”
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Amadeus Nightclub
Soca Startr NYC” Winter Wine”
The final wine of the year will be the best wine.
Soca vs Dancehall vs Reggae Day Party
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: SOB’s
The ONLY Caribbean day party in the city this December! Free RSVP, Caribbean food & drink specials, ALL-DAY HAPPY HOUR, live DJs
CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION @ 230 FIFTH ROOFTOP
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: 230 5th Ave
Live DJs, premium drinks, good food, and the best views as you celebrate Christmas eve!
Molly & June’s Honky Tonk: 2-Step Dance Classes & Country Music
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Sounds Of Brazil
A night of partner dancing, live music, and free 2-step lessons in NYC! Free RSVP, happy hour dinner & drinks, pickleback shots, & more.
Cash Cobain & Friends Live at XL Night Club NJ
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: XL Nightlife
Come see Cash Cobain & friends tear up the stage live at XL Night Club NJ – it’s gonna be lit!
Disco Tehran End of Year Party
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: The Sultan Room
Disco Tehran celebrates the end of year in New York! DJ sets by ANI PHOEBE, YAS MEEN SELECTRESS, MIRZA, SALT CATHEDLRA
LOVE 2 LOVE – A DONNA SUMMER DISCO PARTY
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: TV Eye
Celebrating Donna’s Decade of Disco Decadence
CRAZY BRUNCH NYC CONCERT WEEKEND EDITION
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: The DL | Best Rooftop Lounge NYC
COOLEST DAY PARTY IN NEW YORK CITY
The Last Dance of 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: BarCode
2024 is wrapping up, and we’re sending it off in style—The Last Dance is the only way to close out the year.
Switch n’ Play’s New Year’s Eve Eve Eve Eve
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: littlefield
Renowned drag and burlesque collective Switch n’ Play returns to littlefield!
Dren Abazi & Zig Zag Orchestra Live Concert
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: HK Hall
We are thrilled to announce that Dren Abazi & Zig Zag Orchestra will perform live for the first time in New York City!