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.
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 Long Beach where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Long Beach
Christmas🎄🎅Tree Lighting at the Terrace!
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Terrace Plaza
A 67-foot tall Christmas tree and more than 500,000 lights! Let’s join up for live music performances, food trucks, pictures with Santa and selfies all around the plaza. There’s even a finale with fireworks. Check it out!
[https://www.visitlongbeach.com/events/annual-events/tree-lighting/](https://www.visitlongbeach.com/events/annual-events/tree-lighting/)
See a video here: [https://youtu.be/BGgc(…)
Board Game Night at The Wicked Wolf
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ 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 (…)
Shut Up & Write!® in Wrigley, Long Beach
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: The Wicked Wolf
**Co-working with writers in your area!**
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and don’t worry, no one will see what you’ve created. This session is about getting your work done and meeting other writers in your area.
When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead qu(…)
Long Beach Terrace Christmas Tree Lighting & Sunset Happy Hour Ricks Pool-deck.
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Aqua Towers Happy Hour
Event:
The annual Christmas tree lighting at the Long Beach Terrace and pre event sunset 🌅 happy hour at Ricks apartment pool-deck
From 4;30 pm to 6:00 pm we’ll have a brief happy hour in my apartment pooldeck, BYOB.
Meet at the Aqua Tower apartments 488 E. Ocean Blvd. Enter lobby (the left tower) and tell the guard you’re with Rick’s event in the club house and he’ll direct you to the pool dec(…)
Sunset/Moonlight Paddle in Long Beach
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Leeway Beach
Calling all paddle enthusiasts and/or sunset chasers. 🌅
Grab your board or kayak and meet us at Alamitos Bay in Long Beach. All skill levels are welcome, and you must be competent at paddling when it gets dark.
What you’ll need:
* A paddleboard or kayak
* A paddle (don’t forget this)
* A battery-operated light 💡🔦 so you can be seen by boats and others when it starts to get dark.
* Life vest/(…)
HAPPY HOLIDAY KARAOKE NIGHT 2024 @ RODEO 39!
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Rodeo 39 Public Market
**THIS EVENT IS POSTED ON SEVERAL SOCIAL GROUPS!**
**BROS Entertainment is proud to bring you a second round of an Open MIc Holiday Edition Karaoke night at Rodeo 39!**
**Rodeo 39 is bringing you the best in Open Mic Karaoke featuring a spacious singing stage with the latest sound system and videos to dazzle your Karaoke singing performance.**
**You can come here to eat your meal from fantastic(…)
(Bi-Weekly)(Friday) Seal Beach JP Language and Cultural Exchange
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ 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(…)
Annual White Elephant Christmas Party🐘🎅🎁🎄
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Eva’s home
It is that time of the year….time to celebrate the holidays and appreciate each other💕
Get ready to have an incredible time!
Bring:
🎁A dish to share
🎁A wrapped gift $20 value
🎁A huge smile
🎁A dozen hugs to give
What to wear? Your holiday spirit 🎄
Ie. Ugly sweater, Santa’s Hat, Rudolph’s nose, you get the drift 😉
Can’t wait to see you 😎(…)
Naples Christmas Lights in Long Beach
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Branaghan’s Irish Pub
Long Beach is a great place to spend a Thursday evening, especially during the Holiday season. I know it’s a drive for many of you, but we do have some members in the South Bay, and I hope to entice you to join us for dinner at Branaghan’s Irish Pub, followed by a walk in the Naples canals to see the Holiday lights.
And who knows, for those that want to party the night away, there are plenty of op(…)
Friday Coffee Hour in Long Beach
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Right Mealz
End your week with a relaxed coffee meetup at **Right Mealz** Healthy Eatery. Drop by anytime **between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM**—no need to be there right at the start. Grab a coffee and go, or stay and enjoy some great conversation and their delicious menu options, including healthy eats, juices, and coffee.
**Parking:**
Free street parking before 8:00 AM.
**What to Expect:**
* A welcoming space (…)
FIBI All Chapter Holiday Networking
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Buckingham Investments
Join us on December 4th for the FIBI All Chapter Holiday Networking Mixer, proudly sponsored by ITI (Investor To Investor). It’s the perfect chance to mingle with fellow investors, share insights, and build meaningful connections in a festive atmosphere. Let’s celebrate the season while expanding your network with like-minded professionals! Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity!
**When:** W(…)
Keegan’s happy hour!!🍻🍸 😀
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Keegan’s Irish Pub
Keegan’s happy hour 4-7 featuring $4 well drinks 🍸 and $4 domestic beer 🍺 They have a beautiful outdoor space with a large fire pit hopefully it’s available for us to sit around. (I can’t arrive until 6:30)(…)
Uncoded Hack Nights IRL
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Kennedy’s Craft Kitchen & Cocktails
The schedule for Hack Night looks like this:
7:00PM – Introductions
7:15PM – Mix and mingle
9:00PM – Rant Night
Join other like minded individuals for a few hours after work to hack on whatever project you want or feel free to network with those who are simply looking for some geeky conversation. Anyone is welcome, no matter your experience!
Our normal meetings look like this:
Laptops are welc(…)
Korean Japanese Language Exchange in Torrance
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Caffe Bene
**2024年12月7日、15回**目の交流会！
**2024년 12월 7일 15번째 모임!**
**⭐⭐⭐Waiting Listにお名前を先に載せてください。⭐⭐⭐**
**⭐⭐⭐Waiting List에 이름을 먼저 올려주세요.⭐⭐⭐**
**その後、主催者が韓国人、日本人の数に合わせてRSVP登録を行います。**
**이후 주최자가 한국인, 일본인 수에 맞게 RSVP 등록을 합니다.**
**🚫🚫そして、必ず連絡なしのNo-Showはご遠慮ください。🚫🚫**
**🚫🚫그리고 반드시 연락없이 No-Show는 삼가해주시기 바랍니다🚫🚫**
**🥳🎉**
**こんにちは。日韓言語交換および文化交流会をご案内いたします。日本語と韓国語を互いに教え合い、理解することを目的とした素敵な集まりになることを願っています。興味をお持ちの多くの皆様のご参加(…)
MahJongg at Veggie Grill
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Veggie Grill
Located in the Rolling Hills Plaza adjacent to the AMC movie theater and BevMo. There is plenty of parking.(…)
FIBI All Chapter Holiday Networking!
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Buckingham Investments
***Join us on the evening of December 4th for the FIBI All Chapter Holiday Networking Mixer, proudly sponsored by ITI (Investor To Investor)!***
This if the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow investors, share insights, and build meaningful connections in a festive atmosphere. Let’s celebrate the season while expanding your network with like-minded professionals! Don’t miss out on this valu(…)
Hills, Hills & More Hills
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: Friendship Park
Meetup time is 8:15am and the hike begins at 8:30am.
This hike is about 5 miles, 800 ft gain, and takes about 2-1/2 hr.
Disclaimer: When you RSVP for our events, you assume all of the risks of participating in any/all activities associated with the South Bay Walking and Hiking Group.
You certify that you are physically fit, have sufficiently prepared or trained for participation in this activit(…)
Transforming Society for the Next Generation (Free Event)
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Bolivar Park
**In times like these, we can see more clearly the potential for humanity when it works together in unison – as well as the challenges if we don’t and continue to operate as we have been before. If you could design the world of the future, what spiritual values would you want to see in it to help realize those potentialities?**
**All of us hope for a better future for ourselves and for our childr(…)
OC Drawing Royale!
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ 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 (…)
2024-12-07 – Rummy Club Holiday Party & Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Panera Bread
Join us on **Saturday, December 7th**, from **2:00 PM to 5:30 PM** at **[Panera Bread](https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/cafe/locations/ca/long-beach/2280-bellflower-blvd)**[ on ](https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/cafe/locations/ca/long-beach/2280-bellflower-blvd)**[Bellflower Blvd](https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/cafe/locations/ca/long-beach/2280-bellflower-blvd)** in Long Beach for our **Holid(…)
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 Long Beach, you can try out Visitlongbeach.com, Patch.com, or Longbeach.gov.
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Financial Partners Credit Union 8th Annual Economic Forum
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: Old Ranch Country Club
Join us for an economic update, including insights into what’s ahead for the Southern California housing market.
Buses & Boards Art Show Featuring The ID.Buzz
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: McKenna Volkswagen
Join us at McKenna Volkswagen Huntington Beach for an evening reception of art and innovation.
Orange County: LADY FAITH @ The Circle OC [18+]
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◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: The Circle OC
The hardstyle Queen is back at the Circle OC on Saturday, December 7th. Make sure you don’t miss it!
Native American Heritage Month Luncheon – 2024
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
We commemorate Native American Heritage Month – a few days late, we honor our Chamber 2024 Warriors, present college scholarships and more.
Friends of the Huntington Beach Library Holiday Wassail Party
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Central Library – Lower Level Theater Entrance – Room C/D
Join us for our Annual Holiday Wassail Party! Food & Drinks, Live Entertainment and Opportunity Drawings!
2024 Holiday Party & Annual Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Long Beach Petroleum Club
at the Long Beach Petroleum Club ~ a Mid-Century Modern Classic!
San Pedro City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker 7PM*
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Alexander Fleming Middle School
The Nutcracker is a classic holiday story, and a fairy tale ballet in two acts centered on a family’s Christmas Eve gathering.
Trinere’s 60th White Diamond Birthday Party
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: 8312 3rd St
Come celebrate International recording artist Trinere’s 60th White Diamond Birthday Party marking 40 years in the music industry.
2024 CALWA SoCal Holiday Party
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Boathouse on the Bay
Join us for an evening of networking and festivities as we celebrate the holidays! Appetizers and drinks will be served.
Discovery Lecture – Prying Into the Private Lives of Mussels and Oysters
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Join us to learn about this free lecture!
Opening Night Reception for “here/there: chúng tôi” Art Exhibition
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Black Umbrella Tattoo and Art Gallery
Join VAALA for *here/there: chúng tôi*’s Opening Night, Dec 6, 5-8 pm at Black Umbrella Gallery. Meet the artists & curator!
Long Beach Heritage presents Heritage Holidays at the Bembridge House
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: 953 N Park Cir Dr
Celebrate the holiday season with Long Beach Heritage at the beautiful Bembridge House!
ACRE SoCal Casino Night Holiday Party
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: 4101 E Willow St
ACRE SoCal Casino Night Holiday Party to honor
2024 Hall of Fame recipient, Carson Faris.
I LOVE MICHELADAS’ FIRST FRIDAYS: DECEMBER
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: The Beehive
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.
Silhouettes Of Scarlet: Hip Hop Musical
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Gardena Cinema
Presented by Chicano Hollywood & SIDERS-DAVIS
Los Cerritos Wetlands Nature Walk : Heron Hike
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Los Cerritos Wetlands
A free guided nature walk through the central area of Los Cerritos Wetlands. Come look for waterbirds and other local wildlife!
HAI Global’s “Intro to Connecting in Love” – Long Beach – Dec 7, 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: 90810
An introduction to HAI’s transformational residential weekend workshops that explore the concepts of love, intimacy and healthy sexuality.
Vintage Warehouse Sale
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: 2267 Yates Ave
American Rags monthly Vintage Warehouse Sale. Thousands of pieces we’ve collected over the years are going up for grabs at only $6 a pound.
First Fridays at the View-Live Jazz & Dancing
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: View , Music Bar & Lounge
First Fridays at the View is where grown folks come to listen to live jazz and dance in an incredible venue with great people.
Flourish Locally Networking
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Saltbox | Warehousing & Logistics for Ecommerce in Torrance
Come join us at Flourish Locally Networking to connect with like-minded individuals and grow your local business community!