Let’s explore social events in Louisville, KY 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 Louisville where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Louisville
Finding Jesus in the Gospel of Mark
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Chick-Fil-A
Who was Jesus? What was His Mission? And why is He still such a big deal 2000 years after He walked on this Earth?
Join us as we simply walk through the Book of Mark to answer these questions and find out God’s plan for our lives.(…)
Let’s Eat and Talk About The Seep
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Pints and Union
Let’s eat and talk about The Seep. From Goodreads: Trina Goldberg-Oneka is a trans woman whose life is irreversibly altered in the wake of a gentle—but nonetheless world-changing—invasion by an alien entity calling itself The Seep. Through The Seep, everything is connected. Capitalism falls, hierarchies and barriers are broken down; if something can be imagined, it is possible. Trina and her wife,(…)
July Louisville Men’s Community Group Social & Book Club Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Quills Coffee Firehouse
We are gathering for our July social & book club meeting. This month’s book is UnF$?!k Yourself by Gary John Bishop. You can grab a copy at Carmichael’s for 20% off when you mention our club or on Amazon and other retailers. We will spend half this meeting socializing over coffee (by your own beverage) and then the last half discussing the book. No need to have read it to attend or participate— as(…)
Kentucky Table Reads
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Gravely Brewing Co
Our first event was fantastic with about 40 actors, writers , directors, and casting people. Everyone left feeling so inspired!
When: 4th Wednesday each month
Where: Gravely Brewing 514 Baxter Ave Louisville, KY 40204 –Parking in lot, on streets or in pay lot on corner of Baxter and Barrett.
**[\- Grab your tickets here\!](https://shedreamscontent.com/kentucky-film-and-tv-table-reads-industry-e(…)
Creative Portfolio Launch – Real Estate Meetup with Andrew Schlag
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 990 E Breckinridge St
**Address:** 990 East Breckinridge Street Louisville, KY
Join us for an exclusive real estate event featuring expert Andrew Schlag as he reveals his secrets to success.
What You Will Learn:
Andrew’s secret strategy for closing deals.
Techniques for closing deals with nothing down.
How to increase your lead flow.
Strategies to increase your deal flow.
Success Panel:
We are excited to have spec(…)
How to Remember Your Dreams! Also get tips & tools to raise your spiritual IQ.
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Rainbow Blossom Highlands
Join us for a lively spiritual discussion.(…)
Kayaking with LSS
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Harrods Creek Boat Harbor
Come enjoy an early 4 hour trip with your LSS friends. Those who do not have kayaks we are going to rent them from Nachand Canoe and Kayak. The link to do this is: https://nachandkayaks.com/(…)
Tech Networking for Introverts
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Northeast Library
Networking is great for career development but for some it’s a social anxiety inducing event. It just feels forced.
Learn ways you can alleviate the fear of networking, practice asking the right questions, make it work for you individually.
Food & drinks for attendees
[Introversion vs Shyness](https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/managing-shyness): Explained by Dr. Bernardo (…)
Shut Up & Write! Louisville: 502 Villians
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Quills Coffee Firehouse
Welcome to Shut Up & Write’s Louisville chapter: The 502 Villians!
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem, or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us! This Meetup is a safe space for writers to work on their craft. Members are not required to share their work and should refrain from giving unsolicited advice.
LOCATION & TIME
We meet every Tuesday(…)
D&D Night
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Awry Brewing
**Join us for a beginner-friendly, open campaign!** Always wanted to try D&D but the stars never aligned? A long-time adventurer looking for a low-commitment game? You’ve come to the right place! We’ll meet at a public location and play a one-off adventure (no homework required, just a quick-and-easy quest explanation at the beginning of the adventure). *We recommend bringing dice and your phone/s(…)
Come sing with us!
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: 221 Kopp Ave
**Sing in the shower?**
**Sing in the car?**
***Why not sing with us?***
The Pride of Kentucky Chorus is looking for singers for our show and competition season.
Join us at one of our weekly rehearsals to experience the warm and welcoming members of the Pride of Kentucky Chorus.
We’re a premier chorus of 50 members of all ages and backgrounds, singing traditional and contemporary four-part a ca(…)
Writers” Critique
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Barnes & Noble
If you’re new, we ask that you come, participate in critiquing, but wait until your second time to bring writing. When you bring writing, bring up to 2000 words.
On your third visit, be prepared to pay a $10.00 annual dues to help defray the Meetup expense. Do not pay this amount directly to Meetup as I cannot be reimbursed for it.
We’ll be in the cafe area. Hope to see you soon.(…)
Creative Financing Pro Tips
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Woodhaven Country Club
\*\* REGISTRATION AT KREIA.COM REQUIRED \*\*
You’ve heard about no-money-down deals, and low-money-down deals, but how do you structure them? Find out from a panel of local investors who have been using creative finance techniques to build their real estate empires. Register now for KREIA’s June 27th Main Meeting.
KREIA Vice President Hampton Scurlock — who knows a lot about creative financing (…)
In Search of True Friendship (Free Event)
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Northeast Regional Library
Why do so many of us feel alone when we have more ways of connecting with others than ever before? Are we missing out on forming true friendships by failing to consider the spiritual impulse for those connections?
It seems to be our instinct – and need – to be connected to others. But we also seem to have created increasingly fractured and isolating social structures that do not require us to bui(…)
Open Meeting and Making
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: LVL1 Hackerspace
Our Tuesday night (8pm) Open Meeting and Making is geared to visitors and always includes a tour of the space and a “Show & Tell” session during which we share info about the projects in progress, but there are people frequently working on projects there most evenings, weekends, and late nights.
You do not need to be a member to attend this event or use our equipment to make cool things. (But the(…)
BookNerdFam Bookmobile Launch
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: undefined
BookNerdFam now has a bookmobile and will be doing a launch to celebrate! My goal is to serve our underserved in our community. At the event will be various vendors and food trucks! Prizes will be given out and a fun time will be had!(…)
Bearno’s Rocking the Deck with The Mad Taxpayers
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Bearno’s New Albany
Time to have some fun on the deck! The Mad Taxpayers will be playing from 8pm to midnight, so come on out for some great pizza, ice-cold beverages, & lots of fun. No cover(…)
Living Like Jesus: the gospel of Mark
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Heine Brothers’ Coffee – Gardiner Lane Shopping Center
Starting 6/25/24 at 7:00 pm we will start a new study looking at the life of Jesus through the gospel of Mark. There are many ideas of who Jesus is and what he wants from His followers. This study aims to simply go through the text and discuss with one another what we see in His life. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to studying together!(…)
Seneca Trail Runs
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Seneca Park @ Playground
Thursday evening trail runs from Seneca, FOUR MILES combining the Wilderness Loop and the Golf Course Loop. Will start from the bathrooms. For those of you who can’t make Saturday mornings (It is, after all, some folks’ only day to sleep in), this will give you an opportunity to get out on the trails. The Seneca trails are in great shape! For newbies, we will be sure not to leave you behind, so lo(…)
Games on Tap: Planet of the Tapes
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Planet of the Tapes
Your favorite weekly board game meet up!
FAQ:
So what kind of games do you play? Like Monopoly and stuff?
While we respect classic or family games, and keep quite a few in our regular rotation (Pit, Telestrations, Set) most of the games we play are more modern ones like The Resistance, Codenames, and Klask. Don’t be intimidated if you’re not familiar with our games! There is bound to be one tha(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Louisville 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 Louisville on Gotolouisville.com, Louisvillefamilyfun.net, or Louisvilledowntown.org.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville Street Food Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Fourth Street Live!
The most anticipated food festival of 2024 is back and taking over Fourth Street Live and entire city block on July 27th & 28th, 2024!
Buffalo Trace Distillery Tasting and Ashton Cigar Sampling
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Lenny’s Lounge
A tasting of whiskeys from Buffalo Trace and cigars from Ashton – at Lenny’s Lounge!
Kid’s Christmas in July Cookie Decorating Class w/ The Whimsical Cookie
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Work the Metal
Cool off, chill out and get in the holiday spirit this summer at my Kid’s Christmas in July Cookie Decorating Class!
Camp DJ 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Trinity High School
Louisville native & former UofL basketball standout, David Johnson is launching his 1st basketball camp at Trinity High School!
July 24 LOUISVILLE Film, TV, Play Script Table Reads
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Gravely Brewing Co
For actors, screenwriters, playwrights and other film/tv people to network, come together and help each other develop and showcase talent.
Sip & Shop with Dress for Success Louisville
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 2722 Crittenden Dr
Be the first to shop our sale. Your $10.00 entry fee with get you into the sale before we open to the public.
WorshipGod24
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Highview Baptist Church – East Campus
WorshipGod is a conference hosted by Sovereign Grace Music for anyone who plans, leads, or participates in the Sunday gathering.
LIL WORLD MARKET
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 1348 River Rd
Live n’ Direct presents “LIL WORLD MARKET”. A vibrant experience that brings together the creativity of visual and auditory arts.
Body Scrub Sip & Whip
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 131 E Court Ave
Come join us for a fun evening of making your own body scrub, sipping on drinks, and whipping up some pampering treats!
Full Proof Series | Beer & Brats
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Proof On Main
Summer is the season of the grill, so learn the best way to pair your favorite links and brews.
The Fabulous Courettes + The Daddy Sisters + Pretty Mean + Fay Rays
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: PORTAL + ARTPORTAL
Ronettes meet the Ramones.. fans of garage rock, 60s Girl groups, Wall of Sound, surf and doo wop.
The Sharp Stars + Terminal Axon + Pissed On + Blue Tongue & MORE!
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: PORTAL + ARTPORTAL
The Sharp Stars + Terminal Axon + Pissed On + Blue Tongue + S.E.L + Suspectum + News From Home
Magic Night at The Nevermore
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 1234 South 3rd Street, Louisville, KY, USA
Magic Night at The Nevermore featuring Frankie Foti
Turtle Yoga
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Second Chances Wildlife Center
Turtle Yoga with instructor Tavi Tichenor and sulcata tortoise, Apache at Second Chances Wildlife Center
Latin Night Silent Disco
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Vernon Lanes
Join us at Vernon Lanes on 7/27 from 9 -1 for Latin Night! DJ Robertón of Louisville Salsa Underground is bringing the best Latin bangers!
Oishi Cafe at Otaku Lounge Louisville
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 2902 Bardstown Rd
Get ready for a fun time with Oishi Cafe at Otaku Lounge in Louisville, KY! Including food. performances, activities, and more!
Paint your pet creative workshop@ PG&J’s (buy 2 tickets & get a 3rd free!)
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: PG&J’s Dog Park Bar
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We Outside Tour Pt. 4 : BWA Kane, PBE Pluto, Neecy J, Onsight Deeda, 88
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Wild Horse Saloon Gentleman’s Club
The We Outside Tour, presented by Its Gorgeous Musique, headliners Breadwinner Kane, PBE Pluto, Neecy J, Onsight Deeda, Eighty8, Sauce Wood
Fashion is Passion
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 1660 W Hill St
Get ready to indulge in all things fashion at Fashion is Passion – a must-attend event for fashion enthusiasts!
Paint your pet @ Club K9! Buy 2 tickets and get a 3rd one free!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Club K9 Dog Bar
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