Let’s explore social events in Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Mesa
Salsa Dancing
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: undefined
Hello you amazing dancers, beginners, and just curious about dance people! It’s the monthly social for RKSC Ballroom.
This month we are headed to Dave and Busters in Tempe (2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Suite 1100, Tempe, AZ 85281) on Wednesday, July 24th, to join the Havana Salsa night at 8:30pm.
**Dave and Busters Charges $5 at the door**
**must be 21 or older to get in**
Please join our group and l(…)
New Member Orientation
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Scottsdale Public Library – Civic Center Library
New member meetup at Scottsdale Civic Center Library (SHC room). Come meet like-minded members and get oriented on ‘Connected’ (guidelines and upcoming future events). We will begin icebreaker questions at 11:15am. Coffee and tea with small pastries will be provided. We look forward to meeting you face to face and getting acquainted.(…)
Food Prep Volunteer Work @ FMSC
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Feed My Starving Children
I’d like to more regularly try to volunteer at fmsc and try to do this or something similar every month or so. Feel free to join on in. The date and time will be updated as the day gets closer. FMSC tends to get filled up pretty easily, so some months may be skipped or the time slot may vary because of that.
At the time of writing or last I checked, there is (edit: 78) volunteer spots left on fms(…)
Phoenix Metro Unplugged Jam
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Pyle Adult Recreation Center – Sedona Room
Here’s the deal:
• All skill levels are welcome. We’re very friendly!
• All acoustic instruments are welcome.
• Watch the notes below regarding varying formats that we implement each month in our meet-ups.
• Most months, we will post a short list of songs that we will play during our meet-up. If you would like a song included on the song list, please UPLOAD the song with it’s chords HERE:
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What is the ideal government?
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: SoZo Coffee House
We will be discussing the purpose of a government and how to make a better one.
Some questions to consider:
What makes the ideal government?
What makes a bad government?
How would objectivism help us with this task?(…)
Business Entrepreneur’s Networking (BEN) TUESDAY group
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: La Famiglia Pizza & Pasta
## Details
*IMPORTANT*: ***Before you RSVP*** ***to attend,*** *please confirm with the Organize*r that your category is open. We are an exclusive networking group. This means that only one person/business per profession will be allowed as a member.
You are welcome to check us out once before applying for membership. We are looking for highly committed business owners and sales professionals whos(…)
Esri UC Decompression & AZCORS GPS Network Update
◦ When: Thursday, Aug 1st
◦ Where: OHSO Gilbert
Join us at Gilbert OHSO on Wednesday, July 24th to share a brew and insights from the recent Esri UC.
Brian Conway, Arizona Department of Water Resources, will also bring us up to speed on the work being done to revitalize and extend Arizona’s high accuracy GPS network.
\*\*\*OHSO is dog-friendly, but I believe dogs may be limited to the outside patio unfortunately and I’ll confirm closer to the(…)
Dinner at Luna by Giada – Caesar’s Republic Scottsdale
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Luna by Giada
If you’ve watched any of Giada’s cooking-travel shows, you’ll be excited to check out her latest restaurant. It’s getting fantastic reviews!! I have paid a deposit for each seat so no cancellations after 7/21. Thank you!! Looking forward to time around the table with you!!😊 [Click here for the restaurant website](https://www.lunabygiadascottsdale.com/).(…)
JAZZ NIGHT!!!!!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Mijana Restaurant
a great evening of jazz entertainment with the fabulous Jackie Lopez. Come join us, for listening, dancing, dining, cocktails, and even learn a dance step or two with Brenda Smith. Singles and couples are welcome, come mix and mingle make new friends and have a blast(…)
Let’s meet at SoZo Coffeehouse!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: SoZo Coffee House
Welcome to the Women in IT meetup group! We will be meeting at Black Rock Coffee Bar. Come meet other women in IT.(…)
20’s and 30’s Make New Girl Friends Rift Wine Tap
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Rift Wine Bar & Taphouse
Wanna make new friends? Join us for a drink at Rift Wine + Tap! Aimed towards female identifying individuals in their 20s and 30s looking to make new friends.
Rift Wine + Tap is on Scottsdale Road and McKellips. There is parking on the premises, though you may have to park on the street. There is often a food truck on the parking lot, they have a schedule on their website. We will let you know ou(…)
Euchre fun. New location!!!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The DTC Sports Grill
Experienced players only please!! $5 to play A euchre is $.25 We will rotate tables and partners 5 games, extra point for loaner,delete lowest score . There’s a parking lot and it’s right by the parking garage. Next to The Perch.(…)
AZ Product Managers’ Monthly MeetUp
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Vig
A monthly gathering for Arizona’s product managers to network, share insights, and discuss industry trends.(…)
Friday Dinner at Fogo de Chão
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
Friday dinner at Fogo de Chão Brazilian steakhouse… this is a reservation for 20 people. The check will NOT be split so be sure to bring cash for your portion!! 💵
“A FOGO TRADITION
the CHURRASCO EXPERIENCE
CONTINUOUS TABLESIDE SERVICE OF SIGNATURE CUTS OF FIRE-ROASTED MEAT
Includes Market Table & Feijoada Bar”
Bring your appetite and time to indulge!! 🥂🍢🍱(…)
Cash Flow Game Creator Coming to our Cash Flow Game – Robert Kiyosaki
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Begin Within Family Wellness
Join us for an insightful and interactive meetup focused on mastering cash flow strategies and applying them to real-life investment opportunities. For this particular meetup event, we have invited a special guest speaker who is the cash flow game creator – Robert Kiyosaki.
In this meetup, we’ll delve into the principles of cash flow management, drawing parallels between the strategies employed i(…)
Late Dinner and Dancing
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Mijana Restaurant
I used to manage this restaurant in college. It turns into a club around 9 PM, with a salsa dance lesson at 9:30 PM. Salsa dancing continues until 2 AM, so couples can decide how long they want to stay. I will have a reservation, so please RSVP if you truly intend to come and avoid showing up last minute.(…)
Mahjong at the Library!
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Chandler Public Library – Downtown
Mahjong at the Downtown Chandler library! New room location!!! In the Citrus room downstairs next to the main desk!!(…)
Advanced WordPress Meetup – Boost Your WordPress Performance with Perfmatters
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 100 S Mill Ave
Dive into a dynamic WordPress meetup tailored for advanced users steering businesses focused on WordPress services and products. Engage with a diverse community that shares insights, strategies, and support to elevate your ventures. Connect with professionals, fostering collaboration and ensuring a rich knowledge exchange for everyone in the WordPress ecosystem.
Location: 100 S Mill Ave (new GoDa(…)
Pickleball (3 courts, 8 AM)
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 2707 S College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282 (indoor gym)
*Free event.*
Indoors. All skill levels welcome.
This location has THREE COURTS, which means we can accommodate 12 people playing simultaneously.
Instruction will be provided for beginners (incl. people who have never played before).
We will have enough paddles, balls for everyone. But feel free to bring your own paddle if you have one.
Here are photos from a recent pickleball location in this(…)
Business Happy Hour – Network Live
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Tempe Eats
Unwind and network in style at our Business Happy Hour! Join us for an evening of relaxation and camaraderie as professionals come together to unwind from the workday hustle. **Tempe Eats** has some great beer, cocktail and food options. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network or simply enjoy good company, this happy hour provides a great place for both!
Reach out to Ryan at ne(…)
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 Mesa, you can try out Mesaaz.gov, Mesaartscenter.com, or Mesaparks.com.
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Sarah J. Maas ACOTAR Book Series Trivia Night – Tempe (AZ)
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Snakes & Lattes Tempe
Join us for Sarah J. Maas A Court of Thorns and Roses Book Series Trivia Night at Snakes & Lattes Tempe on July 23rd!
Power Lunch/Entrepreneur Workshop – Scottsdale, AZ
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Power Lunch/Entrepreneur Workshop with Top Business Coach Bill Walsh – How to Survive & Thrive in Any Economy!
AIA Phoenix Metro Ice Cream Social
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Buzzed Bull Creamery – Scottsdale, AZ
Beat the heat and join us for some delectable adult style frozen treats!
San Tan Kids Sourdough Start Class
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
In the class, we will be guiding kids to learn all the basic steps of creating and taking care of a sourdough start. Ages 6-12.
Coffee 101
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 601 W Rio Salado Pkwy #103
Learn a brief history about coffee and why coffees taste different from one another.
Full Buck Moon Soundbath
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Historic Irving-MYCA Room 112
Join us for a relaxing sound bath experience on July 23rd at 6:00 PM!
Free Reiki I with Reiki II
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Reiki Academy
July 27th and 28th , 2024 Reiki I on 27th and Reiki II on the 28th Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm Free Reiki I when you buy our Reiki II class
Executive Business Lunch
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Includes lunch, a presentation by Lance Thonvold, and an executive advisory board experience to help you grow your business.
BUDS & BIKINIS POOL PARTY
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Arizona Golf and Resort
Get ready to soak up the sun and chill by the pool with your buds in bikinis at our epic pool party!
Infusion Coffee and Tea: International Coffee Tasting
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters, East 8th Street, Tempe, AZ, USA
Experience how specialty coffee shops worldwide taste coffee. Try coffees exported from around the world and roasted in house!
Privacy PIE: Smart Cities: What They Know About You
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: GateWay Community College-Washington Campus
This month Christina Eichelkraut – an unabashed, car free urbanist — will discuss smart cities and their implications for personal privacy.
Phoenix Speed Dating ♥ Olympic Theme Games of Love for Singles Age 25-45
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Hundred Mile Brewing Company
Celebrate the Olympics at our Special FIND YOUR FLAME Games of Love. The Speed Dating Olympics! Prizes & Meet up to 19 potential matches!
July Social Content Pop Up
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 313 N Gilbert Rd suite 300
Connection, Community, Content Collection. Join us for a fun content shoot for some fresh pics + new reels!
Glute Camp!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 4960 W Ray Rd
Welcome to GLUTE CAMP!
Join us for a fun and energetic event focused on building strength and sculpting your LOWER BODY!
Inna Vision Summer Tour 2024
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Pub Rock
Hawaii’s Inna Vision will be performing live in Arizona July 26 with Kush County! Don’t miss it!
Baseline Kids Sourdough Start Class
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
In the class, we will be guiding kids to learn all the basic steps of creating and taking care of a sourdough start. Ages 6-12.
A Night Out in Scottsdale: Social Networking at Cien Agaves
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila
Looking to make new connections in Scottsdale? This night’s for you.
Bollyfusion with Neha
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Strait Bodied (Dance Studio)
Come #DanceWithRangeela and join Neha (@thebrowngirlmoves) for a fun filled Bollyfusion workshop! OPEN LEVEL
Burst of Butterflies Paint & Sip Night
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Burst of Butterflies Create & Paint Studio – Chandler
Join us for an evening of painting and sipping as we get creative at Burst of Butterflies! Use code Chill at checkout to get $10.00 off!
Leatherworking: Creating Card Holders
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Walter Dome
Join us to handcraft your own leather card holder! Learn to stitch, dye, burnish, and stamp leather in this hands-on workshop.