Let’s explore social events in Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Minneapolis
Break the Bubble @ Forgotten Star Brewing
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Forgotten Star Brewing
Forgotten Star! First time there for us. Huge taproom, great space, plenty of parking. Let’s do it!
So wait, this is a singles event, right? Or a professional networking thing?
Nope. Break the Bubble is for making friends, pure and simple. You can leave the pick-up lines and elevator speeches at home. Refreshing, isn’t it?
What’s the format?
1. Show up
2. Put on a name tag
3. Introduce yoursel(…)
Get Coffee, Swap a Book at Fawkes Alley Coffee
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Fawkes Alley Coffee
Let’s get coffee and swap some books!
I love that this coffee shop is all about community, so let’s visit and get some coffee.
Bring a book to swap (only one please!) and hopefully find your next read as well!
Share your favorite genre of book below to help folks decide what book to swap!(…)
North Loop Girls Who Walk Winter Coffee Social
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: WeWork 729 N Washington Ave
✨ It’s winter! With the cold weather officially here, we are pausing walks and just meeting up for coffee. Join us at FRGMNT in North Loop!
✨ Walks, talks, socials & gals!
✨ Transfemme folk are welcome!
✨ Friendly, leash-trained dogs welcome!(…)
February Pint at Summit
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Summit Brewing Company
The February Pint is at Summit Brewery. Summit is one of the first and largest craft breweries in MN. They have a patio area when it is nice out (actually the patio is there even if it’s not nice out) which will be the case in February! Summit brews a wide selection of beer and other alcoholic products. The tap room is large, so I will grab a couple tables where available. Get your name tag from m(…)
Pop Up at Pink Parlor (Umbra Restaurant)
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: UMBRA Minneapolis
What could be more fun than a Pink Pop Up Bar? Let’s meet for a little Friday night after work fun (and if you want to stay, live music is at 7pm).
Join us at the Pink Parlor Bar: A Valentine’s Pop-Up at UMBRA, inside Canopy by Hilton.
Running Feb 1-23, Umbra is serving love-infused cocktails and exclusive Love Bites like Smoked Prosciutto Flatbread, Shrimp Lollipops, and Cannolis. Crafted charm(…)
Weekend Coffeeshop Coworking (Morning)
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | Northeast
Hangout with fellow techies at Spyhouse in Northeast. Bring a personal project, professional project, or any other sort of work you’d like to cozy up to.
**HOW IT WORKS:**
* **RSVP** — Sign up to attend on Meetup.
* **Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/3srdSetPuP)** — This is where you will find pre-event info. Make sure to introduce yourself in the #intros channel.
* **Pack** — Anything you n(…)
Board Games at Lake Monster Brewing
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Lake Monster Brewing
Join us for an evening of fun and games at Lake Monster Brewing! I’ll bring a couple dozen of my own games to share, but if there’s something on your shelf you’ve been wanting to get on the table, feel free to bring it along! Whether you’re just interested in meeting new folks and making connections or you’re hoping to get play something with depth and strategy, we’ve got something for everyone.
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Wasting time or purposeful leisure?
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Edina Library
Do you ever fear that you are wasting time in this chapter of life? That somehow being free of the constraints of career expectations and having time to do exactly what you want to do means that you are not as productive or relevant as you could or “should” be?
It has taken me a while to let go of the feeling of needing to be productive. Is this a challenge for you as well? Or have you found the (…)
Free Banter Night … at Sisyphus
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Sisyphus Brewing
Our events enjoy an impressive 4.9/5.0 rating over every event since 2015. You will undoubtedly love it … and you will definitely tell your friends.
Come prepared to listen, to learn and to figure out what you really think. We like to focus on topics that are interesting and somewhat controversial.
6:00 Meet and Greet
6:30 Respectful discussion and debate
7:30 Games and further discussion an(…)
Getting to Know You Coffee
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The Ugly Church Basement @ Big Hill Books
**If you’re RSVPing for this event, please be considerate of others if you need to change your RSVP. Try to give at least 24 hours notice. We have large waitlists for our coffees, and it would be great to see as many included as possible.**
We’re going to try this event again, in a space that is different from where we usually meet.
I feel guilty about taking up precious space at coffee shops, s(…)
Start your week hiking-Return to Ft Snelling State Park
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Thomas C Savage Visitor Center Fort Snelling State Park
We are moving to Ft Snelling State Park. Hike is at 5:30 pm ct. This is a moderate fitness speed hike, so it’s meant to be not too fast, not too slow, 4-5 miles for approximately 1.5 hours. Exact route can change based on path’s conditions or just to make things interesting.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear appropriate and comfortable footwear. We hike rain or shine (but not if (…)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Guthrie
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Target Lounge at the Guthrie Theater
Don’t be afraid of Shakespeare! This play is one of the most accessible and understandable shows of his works, in my opinion. Read below. And if you want to be more comfortable, Google it as well.
On the shortest night of the year, the magical and mortal worlds collide. What could possibly go wrong? Shakespeare gives us a clue: “The course of true love never did run smooth.” In this beloved tale (…)
Monthly meeting
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Loons Coffee
Our monthly meeting! Join us for coffee and conversation!(…)
Transforming Conflict: Building Skills for Positive Change – Part 1
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Penn Lake Library
Join John Franke as he facilitates an engaging and interactive discussion on navigating conflict as a natural part of the change process. Together, we’ll delve into the distinctions between destructive and productive conflict while developing the skills and mindset needed to approach conflict in healthier, more constructive ways.
Over four sessions, participants will:
* Gain a deeper awareness o(…)
Board and Card Games @ Inbound Brewing (Mpls North Loop)
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Inbound Brewco
Come learn modern low-to-middle-weight board and card games while making new friends! Feel free to bring and teach games.
RSVPs are required.
Our focus is accessible, fun games that you’ve probably never heard of or played; some are strategic, some are social.(…)
Open Dialogue (Hosted by Reagan) // Self & Identity
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: 526 Selby
Most of us, at some point in our lives, stop to ask “Who am I?” But there’s another question we might want to explore first: ‘What is “I”?’
From our personalities to our values, from the face we see in the mirror to how the world perceives us, we’re always interacting both as ourselves and with ourselves. But what is the self? Can it even be defined? And how does defining such an elusive concept (…)
Shut Up & Write!® South Minneapolis Coffee Shop
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Sisters’ Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar
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Business Growth & Marketing Through the Lens of a Brewery Owner
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: COCO – NE
Learn the strategies to boost your business’s visibility, attract more customers, and increase sales with Jeff Vondenkamp.
He is a designer and entrepreneur passionate about helping businesses succeed. With experience ranging from supporting Lyft’s early growth to launching **Portage Brewing Company** and creating unique Airbnb experiences, Jeff has a diverse background and a wealth of knowledge (…)
Kreuz und Quer Conversation group
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Black Forest Inn
We meet basically every other Tuesday for food, beer and casual German conversation at Black Forest Inn. All levels welcome!(…)
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 Minneapolis, you can try out Exploreminnesota.com, Minneapolis.org, or Globalminnesota.org.
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Hack the Gap February 2025 Hackathon
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Osborn370
A hackathon expanding gender, racial and intersectional diversity in tech.
2025 Minnesota Watersheds Legislative Event
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Capitol Ridge
The Legislative Event provides MW members an excellent opportunity to build relationships with key legislators and advance our agenda.
Art from the Inside – JUSTICE RE-FORMED Closing Reception
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Attorney General, Rev Dr Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard., Saint Paul, MN, USA
Get ready to experience a powerful gallery opening that challenges perspectives on justice reform through thought-provoking art.
Leveraging LinkedIn, AI, and Personal Branding to Future-Proof Your Career
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Improving
Learn how to build your personal brand, leverage LinkedIn & AI, and stay career-ready in an unpredictable economy with Paul DeBettignies
Abortion rights fundraiser party
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: 4400 N Lyndale Ave
Dance the night away at the Valentine’s day themed fundraiser party for the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee and Our Justice!
Launch
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: International Market Square
An exciting day of learning, expert insights and showroom tours for design students and emerging professionals.
WIRED – Kick it in Gear
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Glass House
Join us for our annual workout event!
Network After Work Minneapolis at Lynlake Brewery
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: LynLake Brewery
Network After Work invites you to an evening out with other local professionals looking to expand their professional network.
Cedar-Riverside Time Machine: Part 2
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Cedar Cultural Center
Featuring more stories from the neighborhood and our many fascinating neighbors.
West 7th: Guided Chocolate Tasting with Equal Exchange
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Mississippi Market Co-op: West 7th store
This event is perfect for chocolate lovers looking to deepen their knowledge of the chocolate-making process
The New Standards
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes.
Kevin Hart Comedy Show After Party x No Limit Fridays
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: 322 N 1st Ave
Join us for your weekly vibes with NO LIMIT. Playing Hip Hop, Afrobeats & RnB- Special event Kelvin Hart Official After Party
THE CRAFT ~Hip Hop Songwriters Showcase
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The Cedar Cultural Center
THE CRAFT is a showcase that highlights the nuances that go into great songwriting in Hip Hop
Think & Link with Nick Tran and Michelle Hanson
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: RSP Architects Ltd
Join us for an evening of thought-provoking discussions and creative connections with Nick Tran and Michelle Hanson
Buddy Holly: OH BOY!
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30 PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday.
My Favorite Movie Songs w/ Billy Stritch feat. Maud Hixson & Jennifer Grimm
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes.
Kevin Kling and Victor Zupanc, Your Ultimate Troubadours
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Dunsmore Jazz Room
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes.
2nd Annual Black Men’s Brunch – Bring Back the Love
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The Den
The Black Men’s Brunch is back for a second year building community, tearing down walls, and encouraging brothers to come together.
TC Cabaret Presents: Kool Aid Cabaret Produced by Texas Tea Cake$
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Gay 90’s Minneapolis
Are you looking for something tangy & sweet?
Need something that can help quench your thirst?
Longing to sit back, relax with a kool drink?
Mpls NAACP Health & Wellness Committee Presents Black Love
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: ECMN Building
Come join the NAACP for a lively discussion on Black Love this February – it’s gonna be a great time! with a delicious meal and sweet treats
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Minneapolis February Happy Hour
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 26th
◦ Where: Warehouse winery
Welcome to Wine Down Wednesday at Warehouse Winery! Join us on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM for a relaxing evening filled with great wine, light appetizers, good company, games, and live music from Scarlett Woods! Then we plan to hit the dance floor at VFW in Uptown.
Enjoy 5 wine tastings followed by a full glass of your favorite.
Tickets for entry are $20 at the door!
Events for Professional Women Empowerment
Coffee & Conversations: In-person
Need a refresh? Or a sounding board? Or perhaps just some good, solid girl time?
Join us before you head off to work. We’ll have a great topic ready to discuss!