Let’s explore social events in Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Knoxville
A River kayak and Sit-on-Top Adventure!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: undefined
Let’s have a river kayak and sit-on-top adventure. We’ll put in at the Kingston Launch. We’ll go past the bridges and have lunch and drinks. To make it exciting anyone who can beat me back to the launch dinner is on me. Bring water, energy bars, Personal Flotation Device (PFD), and a lot a attitude. It will be good clean fun if you can keep up with me. You can rent your boats any type you prefer, (…)
Improv Open House – REBOOT
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Birdhouse Neighborhood Center
This is the first Improv Knoxville Open House in few months – we have some new folks, and welcome returning players!
[The Birdhouse](https://www.fourthandgill.org/birdhouse-neighborhood-center) at 800 N 4th Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917
What you can expect:
* Improv warm ups and games – no experience required
* Learn/review basic improv techniques
* Play improv games of all kinds
* Side coached scen(…)
Trivia Night
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Union Jack
Trivia night at Union Jacks! Let’s meet for dinner before and be the best team there! Trivia starts at 7 pm.
\*\* I have not been here before, if you know of another place please let me know :)(…)
Charleston & Lindy Class
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Timeless ballroom
Learn Social Swing! We teach you patterns based on an organized syllabus so you can shine on the dance floor. This class includes patterns in Charleston and Lindy Hop. Class is just $15 per person. You may come with a partner, a friend, or on your own. We can’t wait for you to become a part of our growing community!(…)
9th Board Game Days
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 125 W Jackson Ave
I am excited to invite all the Knox Game Makers to this year’s 9th Board Game Days! I am especially thrilled to share about our Design & Dine! There are only 18 seats left and would be very pleased to see you all get them. Please let me know if you have any quesitons.
For those that do not know about about BGD, please ask some of the others members as they have gone most years, otherwise…
Board(…)
The Rising Suns – A Men’s Healing Circle
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: OASIS Institute
The Rising Suns is a men’s circle. We gather weekly to share our life stories, challenges, dramas, and traumas in a supportive and judgment-free space.
We have a group of regulars that rarely RSVP. Meetings run until 8:30. It’s okay to be late.
This is authentic men’s work in which we learn to accept ourselves fully. We embrace the whole masculine, giving voice to our thoughts, feelings, and imp(…)
DND Game Night Knoxville (Weekly)
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Sci-Fi City
***Please Note:*** Our weekly games are subject to participation and other available venues. Join our Patreon [Patreon.com/legendaryplayersguild](https://www.patreon.com/legendaryplayersguild) ($5 minimum) to get access to our Discord first to join a game prior to showing up.
Our weekly games at Sci-Fi City and other locations Thursday at 5:30pm to play Dungeons & Dragons 5e. Nothing required to (…)
Ecstatic Dance + Guided Warm-up with AH & Na’la
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Inner Perfect Community Space
Our Wednesday evening dance will feature a mix from the collective archive titled “Inner Child.”
AH will host our circle and Na’la Phillips will offer a three song, guided warm up prior to opening circle. All are welcome to join the warm-up as part of the ecstatic dance experience.
**Doors open at 7 pm**
**Warm Up: 7:10 pm**
**Dance wave by 7:30 pm**
**Doors will be locked at 7:45 pm**
**Fee: $1(…)
Bring Your Own Boardgame Night at Hi-Wire
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Hi Wire Brewing
Bring your favorite boardgame… heck bring them all to Hi-Wire Brewing. Get ready to have a beer and a good time playing your favorites and also maybe someone else’s.
Also if you want to highlight more than just your clever boardgaming skills Hi-Wire will also be hosting their weekly Tuesday Ping Pong tournament the same evening.
Hi-Wire also has cocktails, liquor slushies, soccer pool, table t(…)
Conservatives of Knox County 7th and 8th Districts Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Halls Branch Library
Conservatives of Knox County 7th and 8th Districts meets the fourth Thursday of every month, 630pm at the **Halls Branch Library located at 4518 E Emory Rd**. Most of the attendees are not on Meetup so the RSVP list is not representative of the people in attendance.
**The 7th district includes** Heiskell, most of Halls, and Powell east of Clinton Hwy. **The 8th district includes** Carter, Corryto(…)
Knoxville Go Club @ Token Game Tavern
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Token Game Tavern
Come learn and play the game of Go! Beginners do not need to bring anything in order to learn. Existing players are welcome to bring any equipment that they like, as well. We start officially at 7pm, though many people show up early to eat. Token Game Tavern closes late, so we often stay and play until we are good and tired! Not many people formally RSVP on this Meetup group, but there are many re(…)
Tai Chi Gung
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: DANCERS STUDIO
This will be a full Tai Chi Gung class, consisting of a warm up and 4 standing exercises. There are intermediate exercises as well if there is time. We are meeting at the Dancers Studio, 4216 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee. The Chi is wonderful in the space that time in the morning. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. I can also accommodate those who may need to sit for some of it. Take (…)
Freedom From Painful Minds
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Birdhouse Neighborhood Center
Freedom From Painful Minds with Modern Buddhism Teacher Jill Cagney
In our life we experience many problems and difficulties that are coming from painful minds. Good News – we are never stuck with them. Through investigating methods based in Buddhist Psychology we can begin to see exactly how to loosen the hold and finally free ourself from these ‘inner enemies’ so that we can experience a fulfil(…)
Maryville/Alcoa Extended Greenway Walk w/ETW (5K/10K/21K), Sat., July 27th
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Cedar Lawn Cemetery
**What:** Join the East Tennessee Wanderers for a short walk (5K, 3.1mi), medium walk (10K, 6.2mi.) or challenge yourself to a 1/2 marathon (21K, 13.1 mi) along the Maryville Greenway. This picturesque walk along Pistol Creek from Alcoa to Maryville is sure to please your quest for outdoor serenity. We will have an optional lunch in/outdoors (weather permitting) either at the Blackhorse Pub & Brew(…)
Westie Wednesdays (West Coast Swing Dance Lessons)
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 7544 Oak Ridge Hwy
Come to Timeless Ballroom to Learn West Coast Swing. This amazing fun dance is so Versatile that You can do it to almost all music! It’s one of the fastest growing dances all over the world.
Drop in class is $15 per person
Pre-pay at the beginning of the month for $45 per person, per class. (Must use consecutive Wednesday’s in the same month)
Classes are 45min.
NO PARTNER NEEDED
6:00 Level 1 (begi(…)
RIDE OR DRIVE: Bike Blessing, Free Dinner, Music and Auction
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Wildwood Baptist Church
This ride is a fundraiser for a woman who needs a kidney transplant. She is a single mother with four children, and has to show she can financially survive being off work before she will be put on the transplant list. The church has set up a trust fund and will be distributing the money as it becomes needed.
Pastor Charlie Barnard is organizing this fundraiser and will be performing the blessing o(…)
Euchre
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Union Place Bar & Grill
Feel free to come early for fellowship. Some of us arrive around 5:30 pm to have dinner. You’re welcome to join us. We will be meeting up with other groups. Let’s play euchre. We’ll teach you if you don’t know how to play. We start playing at 6:30pm.
This event will be with other groups. We meet in the poker room.(…)
Launch Knoxville Networking Weekly Meeting. Business owners meet for referrals
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 1111 N Northshore Dr
Bring some business cards and let us know about your business. You can find us on Facebook or LinkedIn for more updates
https://www.facebook.com/LaunchNetworkingKnoxville/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-networking/(…)
We meet each Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Claxton Community Center
We have started meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Claxton Community Center at 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton TN. We are vaccinated and boosted and we request that you are are also vaccinated and boosted.
Most of the folk dances are very easy; they are the type of dances that people historically would have done in a village for a celebration, such as a wedding. We practice each dance (…)
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 Knoxville, you can try out Visitknoxville.com, Downtownknoxville.org, or Wate.com.
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Family Fun Day: Art Exploration for All Ages
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
Join us for a free, family-friendly art day featuring our temporary exhibition, Coming into View!
Museum After Hours: Paint & Play
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
Enjoy a night out at the McClung! Join us for an exclusive exhibition tour and guided painting activity at the museum.
Pickle on the Clinch
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 110 S Charles G Seivers Blvd
One day Pickleball tournament in the heart of Clinton Tennessee located next to the Clinch River. 20 team double elimination tournament.
Calligraphy Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Southern Market
Join us for a hands-on Calligraphy Workshop where you can learn the art of beautiful writing!
Bourbon 201 Class at Maple Hall, Knoxville, TN
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 414 S Gay St
The “Bourbon 201 Tasting” is one of the most basic and second class that we teach at Whiskey University.
Teen Spirit
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Merchants of Beer
Come party with Teen Spirit! Let’s relive the 90s together, dancing guaranteed!
Company Distilling X Alchemy Lounge and Cigar
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: 119 S Central St
Come step behind Alchemy’s luxurious bar and learn to make 3 cocktails! Expert instruction by mixologist Nick! Come and get mixing!
12th Annual Don Sproles Memorial Evening “WINE AND SHINE”
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University
The Wine & Shine Event is FUN with a PURPOSE- the purpose being ending and preventing homelessness in Knoxville!
David Ramirez at Pretentious Beer Co. Knoxville
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Pretentious Beer Co
At long last, we are thrilled to have David Ramirez returning to the Pretentious stage!
9th Board Game Days!
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 125 W Jackson Ave SW, Knoxville, TN 37902-1016, United States
Board Game Days is a convention for hobby gamers, game designers, playtesters, and so much more.
Village Reach Summer Gala 2024
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Ancient Lore Village
Dreams Within Reach | Building to 15K fundraising event
Honoring Women of Excellence in Our Community
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Bridgewater Place
Join us for our Annual Scholarship Gala as we Honor Women of Excellence in Our Community! Doors Open at 6 pm and The Gala Starts at 6:30 pm.
ACS Volleyball Camp 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: ACS Alumni Gym @ First Apostolic Church of Knoxville
-Tuesday (7/23), Thursday (7/25), & Friday (7/26)
-3rd – 4th Grade (5:00 – 6:15)
-5th – 7th Grade (6:30-8:30)
Hillbilly Trivia Fundraiser Night for the Grove Theater!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Historic Grove Theater
Trivia, food, fun, silent auction. 100 % of Proceeds will be donated and used toward
operations, maintenance, and improvements at Grove!
Kuumba Market Place and Wine Down. A Cultural Expo
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 221 Cumberland Ave
An evening of good vibes, great wine, and honoring our culture at Kuumba Wine Down – let’s celebrate together!
Money Management Workshop – Setting Up Your Accounting Software
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 2119 E Magnolia Ave
Learn how to efficiently set up and use accounting software to manage your finances like a pro at our Money Management Workshop!
Algorythm™| Become a Machine Learning Ninja
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Algorythm Online Classroom
Predicting the future is not magic, it’s artificial intelligence. – Dave Waters
PMI-ACP 3 Days Classroom Certification Training in Knoxville, TN
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Knoxville, TN
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◦ Where: Knoxville, TN
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