Let’s explore social events in Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee
Board Game Night
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: Broken Bat Brewing Co.
Hi everyone,
We will have a December meetup and it will be at Broken Bat Brewery Tuesday December 3rd.
This event will start at 5:30 (don’t need to arrive at exactly this time) to make it a bit easier for people to join after work and will run to 9:00 (though this doesn’t have to be a hard stop).
Broken Bat is completely fine if you bring in food (or order in) as they don’t have any food servic(…)
END OF THE YEAR TECH ON TAP @ BLACK HUSKY BREWING
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Black Husky Brewing
\*\* THE OFFICIAL YEAR END PARTY FOR TECH ON TAP \*\*
Join us for our final edition of Tech on Tap for 2024!
Networking, free food & drink and more!
430pm Start.
Black Husky Brewing
909 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
RSVP Today!!!(…)
Sketching at the Mitchell Park Domes (Holiday Show)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: “The Domes” – Mitchell Park Conservatory
For this meet-up we will be sketching at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (“The Domes”) on Layton Blvd. in Milwaukee! The conservatory features three main domes, all of which have their own theme – Desert, Tropical, and Floral. They feature a diverse variety of plant-life from around the world.
The Domes will be hosting their annual Holiday Show while we are there – one of the Milwauk(…)
Christmas Lights Run Downtown 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: 3rd St. Market Hall
The OMG Downtown Christmas Lights Run is a slow, wandering, frequent-stop three mile run/tour of our fabulous downtown Christmas lights at 12 different locations.
This year’s run is Saturday, Dec 7th from 5:00 until 8:30pm!
We’ll start downtown in front of 3rd Street Market on Wisconsin Ave. From there we will meander on a pre-planned route through downtown Milwaukee enjoying the holiday decorat(…)
Monday night hard court at West MKE Middle School – pay at time of sign up
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: West Milwaukee Middle School
Hard court with 2 nets. We do have to set up the nets and take them down, so get there ready to help set up. Aiming to start playing by 6:43 🙂 Bring sneakers, water, and kneepads if you’d like.
The cost will be $8 per person. You need to pay when you sign up. If you don’t pay you will be moved to the not going list. You can still go, you just need to pay and then sign up again. Trying to elimina(…)
Practicing our Spanish and Coffee
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Stone Creek Coffee
It is never too early to practice our español so join us for coffee and a pastry. Exploremos la delicia y variabilidad del café, pero sobretodo la comañia y armonía que esta conlleva. Una taza de café siempre es el punto de partida de buenas conversiones y excusas infinitas para simplemente cometer, el acto. ¡No faltes!(…)
Wednesday night hard court at West MKE Middle School – pay at time of sign up
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: West Milwaukee Middle School
Hard court with 2 nets. We do have to set up the nets and take them down, so get there ready to help set up. Aiming to start playing by 6:43 🙂 Joe will be co-hosting- bring sneakers, water, and kneepads if you’d like.
The cost will be $8 per person. You need to pay when you sign up. If you don’t pay you will be moved to the not going list. You can still go, you just need to pay and then sign up (…)
make friends and save money on therapy!
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: undefined
Hi to all my new friends! I’m so happy to see the number of ya’ll who joined this group! I have never organized anything like this before, and so please bear with me, and know this first Meetup is a meet and greet, and I don’t have any activitites planned except getting to know you, and each other.
I also know this location (Route 41 Bar and Grill) is kind of far south, but it is doesn’t have to b(…)
“Philosophy” meetup – Chaos & Order
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Wantable Cafe
Is the universe order with periods of chaos or chaos with periods of order?
Join the discussion if you love to find patterns and connections in seeming randomness, find fractals fascinating, find yourself doubting your inductive abilities because the human experience is flawed, or are just not sure if there is any meaning or point to it all.
Need some inspiration before the meeting? Read up on c(…)
Let’s climb together.
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Adventure Rock MKE
Greetings all, and welcome to the MKE Indoor Climbing meetup! It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned climber or this will be your first time on a wall. There’s a route for anyone of every skill level.
We predominantly meet up at Adventure Rock gyms, the address for which one is provided in the MeetUp details. While it is not the only climbing gym in the Milwaukee area, it is the largest. If you h(…)
Casual Spanish Conversations for Everyone at Ope! Brewing Co.
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Ope! Brewing Company
¡Listo! Estaremos de vuelta en Ope! Brewing Co. y espero verlos a todos.
Let’s gather up and exchange language conversations as we discover new words, accents, idioms and more.
Learning new Spanish vocabulary that has a different meaning depending on an ethnic background or culture is unique — We are fortunate enough to have people in our group that have traveled, lived or born and raised abroad(…)
Caffeine Connections
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: Rochambo Coffee & Tea House
Do you work from home and feel isolated, bored, or want a change of scenery? Check out our caffeine connections meetup every Tuesday & Thursday at a local coffee shop. Meet other like minded people, network make friends and be a part of our fast growing community.(…)
Rise and Write
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Amaranth Bakery & Café
Rise and Write is a quick meetup for those who like to get their writing done in the early mornings.
**7:00-7:15:** Arrive, get settled, say hello, order coffee and a snack if you like (the croissants are highly recommended)
**7:15-8:30:** Write
**8:30-8:45:** Chit chat about writing and the usual small talk topics.
**If you’d like to attend this event, please RSVP and honor your RSVP.** Amarant(…)
Bhakti Yoga – Kirtan, with David Eber and the Namaskar Ensemble
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Himalayan Yoga & Meditation
See website for extra details about event and location offerings.
Kirtan combines music and mantra — words and sounds that vibrate at the highest level of awareness. It is an effortless and joyful way to meditate. We simply allow the music and mantra to do its magic. This magic is the Yoga of Bhakti or devotion!
Mantra healing is the practice of using a combin(…)
Feminist Trivia at Amorphic Beer
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Amorphic Brewing
let’s do feminist trivia at Amorphic Beer hosted by Reproductive Justice Action Milwaukee to benefit the Women’s Medical Fund of Wisconsin! $5 to play(…)
Shadowdark: Maze of the Blue Medusa part 4
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Old Guard Games
Hi I’m Cassie (She/They) and I am running Shadowdark. Shadowdark is a 5e meets old school dnd rpg that combines the newer mechanics of 5e but with the vibes and player skill of older editions. Character creation takes 5 mins and I will have pregens.
Nearly a party wipe…..it would seem that flamethrowers and rooms full of evil vines and Orchidmen do not get along well… The party met weird witc(…)
Just Write It on Saturday
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
**Just Write It On Saturday** is a loosely structured meetup where you just show up and write. We’ll talk briefly at the beginning and have a recap at the end, but mostly we’ll just write.
**10:00-10:15:** Arrive, get settled, say hello, order coffee and a snack if you’d like
**10:15-12:45:** Write, chat with your neighbors if you need a break.
**12:45-1:00:** Chat about what we’re working on, wha(…)
Open Game Night
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Beyond The Board
Come out for Open Game Night!
This event is for people to find new people to play with and help solo gamers find game groups! We have about 15-20 people turn out every week.
We sell food and drink so please no walk-ins.
It’s 7$ to access our collection of over 650 board games and meet new people in the hobby to play with.
We’re Beyond The Board because it’s not about the game, it’s about the p(…)
Art For All! 🎨
◦ When: Monday, Dec 2nd
◦ Where: Milwaukee Public Library East Branch
**We’ll be in the large community room this time!**
(Note that the library has its own free parking lot too: with entrances off of N Cramer St and E Thomas Ave.)
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Bring your own art supplies and feel free to join me for art making of ANY kind (paint, crayon, ink, pencil, collaging, digital, fiber, etc.) at the Milwaukee Public Library East Branch. Bring your own coffee and snacks if you’d li(…)
Milwaukee WordPress Meetup for Beginners to Intermediate Users
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Milwaukee SEO Services
A FREE monthly WordPress meetup for beginner to intermediate users, who get together to share our knowledge and experience, and to meet other local fans and aficionados of WordPress. The Milwaukee WordPress Meetup is for individuals, entrepreneurs and small business owners wanting to learn what, why and how WordPress is a powerful content publishing platform, marketing tool, social media hub, CMS (…)
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 Milwaukee, you can try out Visitmilwaukee.org, Shepherdexpress.com, or Milwaukeemag.com.
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CARW Holiday Party
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: The Baird Center
CARW Holiday Party at The Baird Center
KEGEL’S INN 100TH ANNIVERSARY – SATURDAY BASH
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: 5901 W National Ave
Come celebrate Kegel’s Inn 100th Anniversary on Saturday December 7th at Kegel’s Inn!
WCREW’S Holiday Bowling Bash
◦ When: Monday, Dec 2nd
◦ Where: Holler House | Milwaukee’s Oldest Alleys
Join us for a festive celebration! WCREW invites you to our Annual Holiday Party on Monday, December 2nd, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM!
Holiday Network Social
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
Join us as we celebrate all of the wonderful work done in Milwaukee this year around food systems.
2024 Judge Rudolph T. Randa Lecture and Award
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: The Milwaukee Club
2024 Judge Rudolph T. Randa Lecture and Award
End of Year Member Appreciation Party
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: River Valley Historic Venue
Join us for a member appreciation party hosted by AIA Milwaukee with special presentation by Doug Gerlach, AIA, Snow Kreilich Architects.
Milwaukee Speed Dating for Singles Age 30-46 ♥ at Milwaukee Brewing
◦ When: Monday, Dec 2nd
◦ Where: Milwaukee Brewing & Distilling Company
Meet up to 12 potential matches. Join the thousands of people that have found LOVE at our events. Will you be our next success story?
Soy de aquí ahora – I’m From Here Right Now
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Latino Arts, Inc.
With vibrant dancing and powerful live music, Panadanza Dance Company celebrates community, showcasing a dynamic dance & music performance!
414digital Holiday Party
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: The New Fashioned
Let’s celebrate the holidays together at the 414digital Holiday Party on December 5th, 2024!
The Art of Connection: A Community Building Skills Training(1-day Workshop)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: WCS North Avenue Campus, Room 118
Community Building Workshop, December 7th (1-day Workshop)
WINTER GODDESS GALA- women celebrating women
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Milwaukee Marriott West
Are you ready for an epic ladies night out? Join us for the third annual Winter Goddess Gala. A celebration of women empowering women.
The Keystones Holiday Special featuring Bug Moment/Mother Wind/Secret Menu
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: The Cooperage
The Keystones are throwing a holiday bash to celebrate the release of their new EP!
Maggiano’s Milwaukee – Breakfast with Santa
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy
Maggiano’s & Santa Claus cordially invite you to enjoy a delicious breakfast!
The Sapphire Soiree: A Night in the Roaring Twenties
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: CRAIG HUSAR Fine Diamonds & Jewelry Designs, West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI, USA
Join us for a scintillating evening of vintage elegance, live music, cocktails, and extraordinary prizes – all to support our community!
Milwaukee Winter Bike Party
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Amorphic Beer
Come celebrate the cold days of winter with the Milwaukee cycling community!
Pet Ornament Paint Class
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: The Hounds & Tap, Technology Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
Come join us for a pawsome time at Pet Ornament Painting, where you can unleash your creativity and create adorable keepsakes of your pets!
Festival of Lights
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: 2224 West Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, USA
The 2nd Inaugural Drive-In, Laser Light show is approaching and we couldn’t be more excited!
Monthly Game Night – UNO Tournament
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Hacienda Taproom & Kitchen
Monthly Game Night UNO TOURNAMENT Edition! Come battle it out on the Uno battleground with other girls and have a great time playing the gam
MBFF Holiday Party
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: BrownStone Social Lounge
Join us for the ultimate MBFF Holiday Party, filled with festive cheer, delicious treats, and good vibes all around!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Cancelled Due to Low Attendance
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: The Tin Widow [cancelled]
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