Let’s explore social events in Madison, WI 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 Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Madison
Monthly Meetup
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Stateline Distillery
Stateline rolled out their new fall cocktails! Let’s check them out before the holiday madness begins 🦃(…)
November Meeting: THE APPOINTMENT
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Madison Public Library – Central
For November we’ll be reading THE APPOINTMENT by Herta Müller, translated by Michael Hulse and Philip Boehm!
“I’ve been summoned. Thursday, ten sharp.” Thus begins a day in the life of a young factory worker during Ceausescu’s totalitarian regime. She has been questioned before; this time, she believes, will be worse. Her crime? Sewing notes into the linings of men’s suits bound for Italy. “Marry(…)
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker Discussion
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Forward Craft & Coffee
This is an in-person event. We’ll be meeting at Forward Craft & Coffee to talk about When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker and exchange book recommendations. If you’re not able to read When the Moon Hatched by the event date, feel free to come around 7:30 since the conversation will turn to other topics at that point and we’ll be voting on the next book. Please always update your RSVP so that we(…)
Religion, Spirit, and the Altar
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Madison Public Library – Central
**(Apologies in advance for denying our democratically selected topic of Nihilism — we thought it best to leave Nietzsche in January with the rest of our New Year’s resolutions.)**
Is religion inevitable? From the temples of ancient civilizations to the quiet rituals of today, faith and spirituality seem woven into the fabric of humanity. Are we drawn to altars and higher powers by nature, or ca(…)
Madison Area Software Developers Meetup Group Monthly Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Argus BarGrille
Come and share your experiences as a software developer in the Madison area! We strive to keep developers informed about the constantly changing technologies necessary to succeed and innovate. We are committed to lifelong learning, bridging the education gap between college and industry, and networking within the Madison area. Things we discuss at our meetings:
• scripting languages such as Ruby (…)
Discussion: She’s Gotta Have It (1986)
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: UW Memorial Union – Rathskeller
*IMPORTANT: Space is limited, so please keep your RSVP up to date to allow others the opportunity to join us. No-shows (non-attenders who haven’t updated their RSVP by the time of the meet-up) will result in REMOVAL FROM THE GROUP.*
Before the meetup watch She’s Gotta Have It, directed by Spike Lee, then join us on the night for a discussion!
Beautiful Nola Darling (Tracy Camilla Johns) can’t de(…)
Shut Up & Write!® Madison South
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Lakeside St. Coffee House
\*\*\*PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE! We’re meeting 15 minutes earlier so that we can start writing promptly at 10 am! If you are late, please just join us quietly and we can catch up once the timer stops at 11 am!\*\*\*
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10 am on Monday mornings.
Be it a book, blog,(…)
Trivia Meetup @ Me&Julio in Fitchburg
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Me & Julio
Do you enjoy eating delicious TexMex cuisine while a stranger asks you random questions? Great! Come on in and join us for trivia night at Me&Julio!
There’s more than just Mexican food too. With burgers, chicken, steak & fish, soups & salads, vegetarian options, appetizers & desserts there’s bound to be something for everyone.
Menu: http://www.meandjuliomadison.com/menu/
Not sure you can contri(…)
“My Antonia” — Nov. 18, 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Post (in the Park Hotel, formerly the Inn on the Park)
“My Antonia” is a classic story of growing up in rural Nebraska in the frontier era. Please join us for a lively discussion of this 1918 novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Willa Cather.
There is no cost to attend the meetup, except for the food and drinks you order from The Post bar and restaurant. Please keep in mind that The Post is a business, and that the wait staff depends on your tips for their(…)
Recovery Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
**The MPS Recovery Meeting will meet from 6pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday, November 20th.**
\*Space is limited to 10 attendees
The Madison Psychedelic Society (MPS) Recovery Meeting is a trauma-informed peer support group, creating a compassionate and safe space for individuals recovering from addiction, trauma, and mental or behavioral health challenges. This meeting focuses on those who incorporate(…)
Madison’s Geek Lunch
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Thirsty Goat
Hey Everyone,
We are in person back at our regular venue, The Thirsty Goat.
If you’ve never been to a Geek Lunch, it’s an engaging conversation with your geekiest friends, where the topic bounces around depending on whatever anyone wants to contribute. All are welcome regardless of where you lie on any imaginary geek scale. Think “The Algonquin Round Table” with an emphasis on tech.
Looking for(…)
Book Discussion: Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Barriques
A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love in the start of a heartwarming and enchanting new fantasy series.
Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world’s fir(…)
Ravenous Rendezvous: North Shore Pizza
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: North Shore Pizza and Subs
Join us for a tasty meal as we sample foods around the Madison area. This week we can grab some pizza and play a few games 😁(…)
Evening Trail Run (headlamp season)
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: UW Arboretum Visitor Center
Every Tuesday evening trail running at the arb! Outdoor yoga returns in May.
We meet at 5:45pm near the UW-Arboretum Visitor Center for a trail run through the arboretum for about an hour (usually 5.5-6.5 miles). Bring a headlamp. We support all paces and leave no runner behind.
If we have bad weather conditions and have to cancel, we will post a message by 4:30 PM.(…)
Conversación y Café – English/Spanish Language Exchange
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Michelangelos Coffee House
Make new friends and practice your language skills! Join us for a chat at Michelangelo’s Coffee House on State Street– we’ll speak for approximately 45 minutes in English and 45 minutes in Spanish. All levels welcome. Please only RSVP if you can make it, as space is limited. See you there!
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¡Haz nuevos amigos y practica tus habilidades lingüísticas! Hablaremos durante aproximadamente 45 minutos(…)
Gemstones Fossils and Meteorites – Docent led tour at UW Geology Museum $3
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: UW Geology Museum
Join women friends for a professionally guided tour of the UW Geology Museum. Tours feature hundreds of rock and mineral specimens, a black light mineral display, many Wisconsin fossils, and dinosaur bones. The tour lasts about one hour. We are already on the museum’s calendar, and not overlapping with other tours. Cost is $3 per person paid in cash to your Meetup host, Cheryl, who will pay the do(…)
Yarn Crafting at Icki Sticki
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Icki Sticki
Hello Friends!
We’re going to Icki Sticki this week, which is a cute little bubble tea and ice cream place (that also serves some meal-food, too) over by West Towne.
So grab your current project (or one of them, or an old project, or a new project), and come join us for a chill evening of social crafting and bubble tea sipping!
(Side note that their parking lot is always really full for some re(…)
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 Madison, you can try out Visitmadison.com, Isthmus.com, or Cityofmadison.com.
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Fundamentally Sound Fall Show
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Wisconsin Masonic Center
Join FS at our fall show for a night of a cappella you wont forget featuring UW Madison’s all treble group Tangled Up In Blue.
Ouija Macc – Kicc Da Wiccit Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Annex
Oujia Macc at The Annex
Fondue Nights at Seven Acre with Roth Cheese!
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Seven Acre Dairy Company
Come warm up your cold November nights with Roth Cheese Fondue at Seven Acre.
Java Cat Bob Ross Paint N Sip
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Java Cat Coffee House
A hands-on in-person painting class with Artist Louis Ely creating a Bob Ross style painting.
WIN! University – Elevating Excellence in Weddings
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center
WIN!’s November 2024 Event
Old Fashioned Aces – Sugar Maple Concert Series
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The North Street Cabaret
Old Fashioned Aces comes to North Street Cabaret
Milwaukee AACT November Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: University of Wisconsin–Madison – Department of Food Science
Join us for the November meeting of the Milwaukee AACT – a great opportunity to network, learn, and have fun!
Gay Speed Dating for men seeking men and self-identifying men
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Space
Come meet other guys who are looking for love or just a fun night out at our Gay Speed Dating event for men seeking men and self-identifying
Dirty Drag Brunch at the Cardinal Bar
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: 418 E Wilson St
Not Your Momma’s Drag Brunch
Jazz & Cocktails Featuring the Bill Roberts Combo
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Mansion Hill Inn
Join us for an evening of jazz blues with the Bill Roberts Combo
Words with Nerds: POLITICS EDITION
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Crucible
TED Talks, but way funnier.
THE SH!TSHOW: A Chaotic Stand-Up Comedy Show
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Forward Madison FC
Hot Ones meets stand-up as comedians improvise while eating spicy peppers.
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop – A Sip & Create Floral Arrangement Event
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Grape Water Wine Bar
Join us for a fun evening of sipping drinks and creating beautiful floral Fall/Thanksgiving arrangements
Cortex
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The North Street Cabaret
Cortex – Hedvig Mollestad, Thomas Johansson, Kristoffer Berre Alberts, Ola Høyer, Dag Erik Knedal Andersen
dSAT Practice Test Madison Office (bring your own device and CB account)
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Galin Education
IN PERSON GALIN EDUCATION SAT PRACTICE TEST
Madison Business: The Science Of Sales & Marketing – For Beginners!
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Madison
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Yoga with Puppies
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: 2727 W Beltline Hwy
Come join us for a fun and relaxing yoga session with adorable puppies by your side!
Madison Professionals: Start Your Own Business? Or Remain a Corporate Citizen?
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Madison
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Madison Business: Top 7 Deadly Mistakes That will DESTROY Your New Business
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Madison
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
