Let’s explore social events in Long Beach, CA 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 Long Beach, California. 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 Long Beach
#OCHappyHour @ The Bungalow *Long Beach*
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: The Bungalow Long Beach
NOTE #1: This is The Bungalow in Long Beach, not Huntington Beach, so let your LA county peeps know.
Note #2: If you feel sick or unwell in ANY way, please stay home. If you have a cough, cold, fever, or if you’re sneezing or have a runny nose, it’s best to stay home until your symptoms have passed.
Note #3: Please buy at least one drink and, ideally, some food as well (like appetizers, for exam(…)
Board Game Night at The Wicked Wolf
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: The Wicked Wolf
Welcome to our weekly board game night at The Wicked Wolf! We’ll have multiple tables of games going, so if you have a game you’d like to teach, feel free to bring it.
The Wicked Wolf is located at 2332 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806.
\*\*When you enter the bar, there is a heavy door to the immediate right, that leads to a stairway that goes up one flight, there is a private room next to the (…)
Mocktails 🍹🍸 at the Wicked Wolf!
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 5th
◦ Where: The Wicked Wolf
If you want to have some of the best mocktails in Long Beach, you have to check out the Wicked Wolf! https://thewickedwolflb.com/non-alcoholic/ Let’s meet new friends as we sample drinks like the Baby Dragon and Sleeping Beauty!
“The Wicked Wolf [https://thewickedwolflb.com/ ](https://thewickedwolflb.com/) of Wrigley is a Victorian tea & coffee house by day, and a romantic cocktail lounge by nigh(…)
Screen Free Saturdays @ The Willmore
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: The Willmore Building, Downtown Long Beach
**Get Off Your Phone with The Friendship Club!**
**Every Saturday, 3:00–6:00 PM**
Historic Willmore Building, 315 W. 3rd St., 12th Floor Solarium, Long Beach, CA 90802
Tired of endless doom scrolling and notifications demanding your attention? Put your phone away and join us for fun, laid-back afternoons with The Friendship Club! We’re all about meeting new people, playing games, doing puzzles, (…)
@AIM Indoor Volleyball $10 cash ONLY. NO BEGINNERS, Inter to Adv: 9-10 Courts
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 4th
◦ Where: Aim Sportsplex
ROXIE will NOT ACCEPT MESSAGES ON MONDAY.
sign waiver and show proof of submission. https://www.aimsportsgroup.com/forms
*You must be familiar with 5-1 and 6-2 rotations to play on Monday night.
COURT AND TEAM ASSIGNMENTS LINK:
*filled in on check in each night
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QZ45q47oxQOS4RAuBgKq5PiH6RM1BOy8CPjbjzoMFLo/edit?usp=drivesdk
RSVP’S are closed at 3 PM. If y(…)
Bolsa Chica Wetlands – Level 2
◦ When: Monday, Feb 3rd
◦ Where: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Looking for an easy hike to start your week off right? Are you a beginner just trying to get started hiking? Please join us for a nature walk at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. This walk is suitable for strong beginners.
This walk is for humans. Dogs are not permitted in the wetlands preserve.
This is not the beach walk.
**\#\# Key Info:**
\#\# Meet and Greet at 9:45 AM\.
\#\# Parking can be ch(…)
Long Beach Code and Coffee
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 5th
◦ Where: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Join us to work on projects, learn and socialize together at **The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf**! This is a casual hangout, so there are no formal lesson plans or teachers, but we’re all here to help one another. Beginners are always welcome!
**ATTENTION:**
Please send a message in the chat letting me know if you’ll be arriving late.
**What to bring:**
• Your laptop, pen/paper, or whatever you need t(…)
Ladies Indoor Volleyball Intermediate/Advanced
◦ When: Monday, Feb 3rd
◦ Where: Aim Sports Group
NO DROP IN — Must contact Cara McGhee at 949-500-6916 to tryout for the league — thank you
• What we’ll do
Women’s Indoor. 5 teams are put together every four weeks. Each team will play four games (to 25) every Monday Morning. Each Round is 4 weeks. Cost per player for 4 week round is $22.00 Amazing group of volleyball athletes from 25 to 60 years old — YES 60 because our players have play comp(…)
Real Estate Investing 101
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Buckingham Investments
**Is purchasing rental property part of your 2025 goals? Let us walk you through creating your plan!**
Join us for our completely **free** Real Estate Investing 101 seminar, where you’ll learn essential concepts such as deal selection, financing, and the underwriting process for buying investment properties. You’ll gain insights from real estate professionals who are passionate about building wea(…)
Community Sound Healing for Everyone
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Carroll Park South
Join us for a rejuvenating outdoor experience filled with sound healing, breathing meditation, and self-help techniques in the heart of Long Beach. Our community gathering is focused on promoting healthy living and spiritual healing through the power of transformation. Connect with like-minded individuals looking to improve their well-being and explore the limitless possibilities of self-improveme(…)
Salsa at the Wolf First Fridays
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: The Wicked Wolf
Join the growing community of Salsa Wolves! Every first Friday, Kelsie and Robert teach and dance and just bring joy to The Wicked Wolf.
Downstairs, we have The Zulu Ali Group playing live Latin Jazz, upstairs, we’re learning salsa steps and meeting new friends. Every month, the group has been growing. Now, Robert and Kelsie are bringing in a DJ, and really starting to party up there.
The Wolf is (…)
Storytelling Event: Long Beach
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 4th
◦ Where: Malarkey’s Grill & One Hell of an Irish Bar (formerly Buster’s)
| **First show of 2025 Monday, Feb. 3rd,**
**$10 at the door.**
**Locals tell a true, 6-minute tale, audience votes (secret ballot), winner gets $100. Stories on any subject. Great food and drinks. Tx @ the door.**
**For groups of 4 or more reserve at:[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected] “mailto:[email protected]”).** (BrownPaperTIckets isn’t working wel(…)
(1st Friday) Seal Beach JP Language and Cultural Exchange
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Panera Bread
Bi-Weekly. 7-9PM (Panera Bread now closes at 9 PM so you need to make your order by 8:30 PM, but after 9 PM the outdoors patio remains open). We can meet inside or outside in the patio, weather permitting, as needed.
***Event Information below***
Language and cultural exchange group in Seal Beach! This group is in response from other meetup groups’ members living in the South Bay who cannot comm(…)
CREATIVES NETWORK: ARTISTS – CONNECT MEET – INSPIRE Nov. 6
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: Taco Surf
**Creatives Networking: Artists, creatives, rule breakers. Connect, Meet, Inspire, Help grow an inspirational network within the art community. Based in Long Beach. We welcome artists from our surrounding areas.**
Nov: Taco Shore.
Address: 5316 1/2, 2nd St, Long Beach, CA. 15% of sales will go to a youth Mariachi band.
Dec: Would you like to host?
Art is organic and grows as we explore and conn(…)
OC Drawing Royale!
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: Rodeo 39 Public Market
• What we’ll do
1. Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/qUnjg26
2. Introduce yourselves in the general chat
3. And then we’ll go from there!
• For those joining us physically
1. Head to Rodeo 39 in Stanton (Near 22 fwy)
2. Explore, enjoy yourself
3. Join us in the back patio
For this monthly event we’ll pick a theme, and then everyone will try their best to incorporate that theme into their (…)
Brewing Up Bliss – A Coffee Date with the Besties!
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: undefined
Join Us for Our Monthly Bliss Coffee Date!
Take a moment to pause, decompress, and recharge over a cup of coffee with the incredible women of the Bliss community.
This isn’t just another coffee break – it’s a chance to connect with incredible women, share stories, and foster meaningful relationships.
No agenda – just genuine conversations and great vibes. From lattes and espressos to a simple b(…)
Creative Writing Workshop: Crafting Compelling Short Stories
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Lincoln Park
Join us at the Los Angeles Writers Meetup Group for a hands-on Creative Writing Workshop focused on crafting compelling short stories. This event is perfect for both aspiring and seasoned writers looking to enhance their skills in storytelling, character development, and plot structure. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through exercises and techniques to ignite your creativity and bring(…)
Bachelor Season 29 episode 2
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 4th
◦ Where: undefined
Join us for The Bachelor season 29 episode 2!
Feel free to come a little earlier than 8pm as the show is LIVE at 8 🙂
This will be SUPER casual. Feel free to wear your lounge wear/PJs. We’ll sit around, make fun of the crazy personalities, and have a good end to Monday.
Parking is easy on my cul-de-sac. I’ll send my address to attendees the morning of the event but I’m by Beach and Edinger in W(…)
Friday Night Coed Dodgeball
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: El Dorado Park West
Event costs are $1 per event attended. This is for facility reservation costs.
venmo @matthewlaninovich
zelle: 9495475673
(Note that we usually end up with about 20 to 30 people every week. Many of the participants arent on meetup) Come one come all for some dodgeball fun. All skill levels and athletic abilities welcome. Everything is provided to play. As always bring water and comfortable workou(…)
Board game night at Harbor House!
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: Harbor House Café
Come hang out in our back patio and play some games!(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Long Beach 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 Long Beach on Visitlongbeach.com, Patch.com, or Longbeach.gov.
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Squid Games | Themed Rave
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: Bleu Restaurant & Dancing
Get ready to party like you’re in the Squid Games – epic music, crazy challenges, and a night you won’t forget!
a Loft Party Called RSVP – in Long Beach 2/8/25
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Shannon’s At The Top
Curated Neighborhood Hip Hop, Dance RnB Party by R+D
SQUID GAME THEME PARTY | FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7TH | 18+
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: Bleu Restaurant & Dancing
SQUID GAMES Takes over Orange County | The game is on! Be there!
MARK FARINA, DJ SNEAK, DOC MARTIN, IRA & NONFICTION, DEMUIR, JSPN (SF)
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: The Circle OC
MARK FARINA, DJ SNEAK, DOC MARTIN, IRA & NONFICTION, DEMUIR, JSPN (SF), THOMAS WHITE, GIL TAMAZYAN
Lakewood Center Fun Fridays Market: Sweet Heart Night!
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: Lakewood Center
Join us for Fun Fridays at the Lakewood Center! We will have vendors, food, live DJ, and free activities!
Soul Real “Soulmates 4evr” Night Market 2.7
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: The Colony House
Join us at Soul Real “Soulmates 4evr” Night Market 2.7 for a magical evening of love, connection, and shopping <3
Turn Your Campus 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Biola University Ethel Lee Auditorium
Ministry Training Conference for Student Leaders & Adult Youth Workers
Discovery Lecture – Science Using Museum Specimens
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Join us to learn more about the importance of museum collections during this free lecture!
Orange County: YULTRON – Rave and Repeat @ The Circle OC [18+]
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◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: The Circle OC
YULTRON, the Rave Prom King, is set to make his triumphant return to The Circle OC on Saturday, February 8th, 2025.
Author Lunch & Book Launch with Van Hoang
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 5th
◦ Where: Huntington Beach Central Library – Lower Level Theater Entrance – Room C/D
Join us for the highly-anticipated launch of author Van Hoang’s latest masterpiece, “Silver & Smoke”.
2025 mdmX Networking Reception
◦ When: Monday, Feb 3rd
◦ Where: McCormick & Schmick’s Grille
Join us at the 2025 mdmX Networking Reception for a night of mingling, connecting, and building new relationships in the industry!
Southern California Business Development Lunch Series 2025
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: Long Beach Marriott
Taking the first step towards building valuable relationships, sparking new ideas, and driving business success.
5K Cupid Shuffle Run 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: 380 E Shoreline Dr
Get ready to shuffle your way through a heart-pumping 5K run on Saturday, February 8th and let Cupid guide you to the finish line!
First Fridays x Paisa Boys Takeover
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: 1000 E 60th St
Micheladas will be flowing all night, alongside food from some of LA’s favorite food vendors and our All-Star DJ line up and Tamborazo
ADICTIVA PRESENTS: UNA NOCHE SIN TI @ THE CIRCLE OC 18+ FREE B4 10PM
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: The Circle OC
ADICTIVA PRESENTS: UNA NOCHE SIN TI @ THE CIRCLE OC 18+ FREE B4 10PM W/RSVP
Banh Chung Collective 2025: Alma Backyard Farms – San Pedro
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Alma Backyard Farms – San Pedro
Make bánh chưng for the Lunar New Year at Alma Backyard Farms in San Pedro!
HR Bootcamp 2025 (Los Angeles)
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: King’s Harbor Church
Saddle up for HR Bootcamp! Wrangle your HR challenges and blaze a trail to success in the Wild West of human resources!
Gal-entines Paint and sip Sing a long
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
◦ Where: Taco’s Downey Factory
Join us for a fun night of painting, sipping, eating and singing along with your homgirls at our Gal-entines event!
First Friday: Night Market and Food + Beer Pairing
◦ When: Friday, Feb 7th
◦ Where: Radiant Beer Co.
Join us for First Friday: Volume 14! Get ready for a night of vinyl spins, food + beer pairings, local small businesses and more!
Tommy Stinson (The Replacements/GnR) Solo at Doll Hut in Anaheim
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 6th
◦ Where: Doll Hut
Join Tommy Stinson (The Replacements/Guns N’Roses, Bash&Pop) for a live solo show at Doll Hut in Anaheim CA with special guest Karla Rose.