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.
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Minneapolis
Breathwork & Meditation Class (BOUNDARIES)
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Edgecomb Rec Center
**Breath – Connect – Express – Energy <3**
As you know, life can be quite stressful. Even more so, if you don't have accessible ways to deeply connect with yourself & express stress. Evidently, stress can be continuous or unconscious. It can affect the mind, body & soul.
Breathwork can access stress that's in your unconscious. Individuals tend to have a hard time accessing their unconscious stre(…)
Break the Bubble @ Wandering Leaf Brewing
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Wandering Leaf Brewing
New brewery, woot woot! Great location in St. Paul, big taproom, should be a perfect spot for our big crowd.
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(…)
Board Games at Lake Monster Brewing
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ 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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Building Interactive Terminal Apps with Bubble Tea (in-person and virtual)
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
Note the new time! Please reference “Public Safety Guidelines” below the agenda for details on attending in-person.
Zoom meeting will start just before 6p.
If you’re interested in sharing content for this or a future event, please message Jesse Lang!
Join us for “Building Interactive Terminal Apps with Bubble Tea”, presented by Hayden Kotelman, Senior Software Engineer at Johnson Controls. Hayd(…)
Let’s grab coffee and then shop at Dayton’s Marketplace
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Hennepin County Central Library
Supporting local businesses matter!
Let’s meet at Mocha Momma’s, a coffee shop located at the Hennepin Library, to get some warm drinks. Then we will walk over to Dayton’s Marketplace to do some perusing and shopping.
Here’s the plan:
11:00am – get coffee
11:30am – walk to Dayton’s and shop until 12:30/12:45pm
12:45pm – keep shopping or get lunch
If coffee isn’t your jam, feel free to meet us (…)
LGBTQIA2S+ Meditation Group
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Shambhala Meditation Center of Minneapolis
Are you interested in meditation and also part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community? Then this group is for you! Whether a seasoned meditator or a complete beginner, come join us the third Wednesday of each month to meditate together in a safe and welcoming space. All you need is a desire to further your spiritual life and meet new people! Post meditation, we can all enjoy a hot cup of tea together while w(…)
Shut Up & Write!® South Minneapolis Coffee Shop
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Sisters’ Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar
Join us for an hour (or more) of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 6pm on Thursday Evenings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you’ve written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking ab(…)
TCAS Saturday Coffee
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Wildflyer Coffee
Come sit for a spell and chat with our amazing aroace members! This drop-in meetup is informal (come and go as needed) and cozy, in a quiet & accessible private room. Wildflyer is a coffeehouse-youth homelessness support program, so money spent here directly serves our community. 🌱🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️(…)
Ink & Insights November Book Club – Life of Pi by Yann Martel
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies
For our November book club meeting, we’re reading *Life of Pi* by Yann Martel. This book was selected based on the book list found in our previous book club book *The Reading List.* Bring along your questions and insights on the book as well as recommendations for our January 2025 pick (December’s book was is *A Man Called Ove* by Fredrik Backman).(…)
Free Association Writer’s Circle
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: East Lake Library
Join us in person for this creative writing session!
We meet the second and fourth Saturdays each month.
This session will be held at Hennepin County Library, East Lake Branch, 2727 E. Lake St, Minneapolis MN 55406.
If you are new to the group, please read the main description of this group to see what we’re all about and the structure the event will follow.
See you there!(…)
Young Adults meditation meeting
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Common Ground Meditation Center
This is a community-oriented meditation meeting for adults roughly in the 18-40 age range.
We will introduce ourselves, have a 30-minute guided meditation, a reading, small group discussion about the day’s topic, and time afterward for socializing. All experience levels are welcome!
Come be a part of this growing community of young adult meditators!
Join us in-person or on Zoom:
https://us02web(…)
D365 and Power Platform November Meetup – Education
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: undefined
Our November Meetup will be focused around educational topics. Feel free to send us suggestions!(…)
Speed dating ages 21-45
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: 56 Brewing
\*\*\*these are ticketed events, get your tickets in advance!\*\*\*\* limited spots available!\*\*\*\*\*
November is packed with exciting events, and we are thrilled to share them with you! We have more speed dating events coming up and
a single mixer for dog lovers where you can have a puppy play date and meet other local pet loving singles at the same time!
Want to have some to kiss when the b(…)
ThanksLiving Vegan Potluck
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Matthews Park Recreation Center
‘Tis the season to gather, and we have the perfect seasonal gathering planned! Join us at our annual **ThanksLiving vegan potluck** to celebrate a vision of a more compassionate future where all animals (human and nonhuman) can thrive.
ThanksLiving will be held at **Matthews Park in south Minneapolis on Saturday, November 23rd. It will begin at 2pm and end at 4pm**. (Be sure and come early for th(…)
Western Suburbs Social Humanists Get-Together
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: 3556 Winnetka Ave N
The Minnesota Humanists’ “Western Suburbs Social” is for connecting with like-minded people and making new friends. This is not a singles group or a professional networking group, just a fun way to socialize with fellow humanists.
In November, the next “Western Suburbs Social Humanists” get-together will be Monday, November 18, 6 – 8 p.m., at Frankie’s, in their private room, 3556 Winnetka Ave N,(…)
PF2 Minneapolis Dreamer’s Vault (November 20th 6:30 pm)
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Dreamer’s Vault Games
**PFS 6-02 *Rain Falls on the Mountain of Sea and Sky* (1-4), PFS 1-06 *Lost on the Spirit Road* (1-4 Repeatable)**
Wednesday Night Pathfinder and Starfinder Society at Dreamer’s Vault, Minneapolis. Come out and play Pathfinder or Starfinder with us! We are behind and to the right of the checkout area.
Event: #2,714,889
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**PFS 6-02 Rain Falls on the Mountain of Sea and Sky (1-4)**
Descr(…)
Rogers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA – Theater Latte Da at The Ritz Theater
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Ritz Theater
Single tickets on sale now! I am in seat C18. Get one in front or in back of me! Or in the same row. Meet at 7 in the lobby to chat.
Tickets: https://theaterlatteda.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/instances/a0FUz0000023W2DMAU
I will create a separate event for eating before the play. Reservations can be tough on 13th Street on the holidays, so stay tuned.
Who doesn’t LOVE this music? Really!
M(…)
Exploring Shor’s Algorithm
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Lab651
**Description**
Shor’s algorithm is a quantum algorithm for integer factorization, discovered by Peter Shor in 1994. Often considered the “killer app” of quantum computing, Shor’s algorithm, if successfully implemented at scale, could break encryption protocols currently used to secure internet communications.
In this informal presentation, we’ll aim for a conceptual understanding of Shor’s algor(…)
Southern Express Band at Bloomington VFW!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Everett McClay VFW 311 West 84th St Bloomington, MN.
Hi! This band is one of my favorite “rowdy” bands. Description is as follows: Based out of the Twin Cities, The Southern Express Band is the Midwest’s ***premier*** tribute to the icons of Southern Rock. This group of seasoned musicians brings their passion for Southern Rock to each and every show, and leaves it all on stage. If you thought the days of good ole’ Southern Rock were over, do yoursel(…)
(FOAM) Fall 2024 Open Gyms – Southdale YMCA | Dodgeball
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Southdale YMCA
New to dodgeball? Curious to know what dodgeball is all about? Our open gym sessions are the best way to jump in and try out the sport for yourself!
These sessions provide an opportunity for players to drop in and try out dodgeball for a fee of $5. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned veteran, our goal is to ensure that you have a fantastic and safe time.
**Location:** Southdale YMCA, 73(…)
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.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Minneapolis, Minnesota
QUARTER LIFE CRISIS: A TWIN CITIES EMO ROCK COVER BAND
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Granada Theater
Come rock out with us as we cover all your favorite emo hits and celebrate being average – let’s embrace our Quarter Life Crises together!
A Look at Blockchain in Government
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: University of St. Thomas School of Law
Following the election, we examine the general outlook for blockchain integration in the U.S. and specific ways it’s being adopted.
MinnPost Social: Post-Election Debrief
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: The Haralson Room at Minneapolis Cider Company
MinnPost reporters Ana Radelat and Peter Callaghan answer your questions about the 2024 election.
Annual Lutefisk Dinner
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Bethlehem Lutheran Church Twin Cities | Minneapolis Campus
Bust out those Norwegian sweaters and join us for our Annual Lutefisk Dinner on November 23. Everyone’s invited!
Erik Koskinen Band + Robinella
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246
Join us for an evening of American roots music as Erik Koskinen and his band return to the VFW. w/ Tennessee-based artist Robinella opens.
Health Equity Summit: Learning Through Vulnerability and Perseverance
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Mosaic Venue
Come join us at the Health Equity Summit to share stories of struggle and triumph, learning through vulnerability and perseverance together!
10th Anniversary Minnesota Elder Justice Center Breakfast Fundraiser
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Town & Country Club
Network with Colleagues and Join us for Breakfast on November 21st to Honor 10 Years of Elder Justice Advocacy!
Wholehearted Disciple-Making
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Cities Church
Join us as we consider everyday disciple-making practices with the aim to fully form people into the likeness of Jesus.
Coalition9 SPARK Series Event: Preparing for 2025
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Minnesota Vikings Museum
A panel discussion on how to prepare for 2025.
Minneapolis Hub Launch
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: La Doña Cervecería Brewery
Connect with fellow nonfiction filmmakers at the launch of the Video Consortium’s Minneapolis Hub and find your next collaborator!
THE BAND OF HEATHENS DUO f. Ed Jurdi & Gordy Quist with Chris & Ari Silver
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Cedar Cultural Center
The Band of Heathens are an American rock ‘n’ roll band from Austin, Texas since 2005.
BAD POSTURE CLUB ~A Farewell Show~ with voulouse
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: The Cedar Cultural Center
BAD POSTURE CLUB
LAAMAR with The Holy North and Yonder
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Hook and Ladder Theater
LAAMAR is the latest project led by Minneapolis-based singer, songwriter, saxophonist, and composer Geoffrey Lamar Wilson.
Joyann Parker: The Music of Patsy Cline
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Crooners Main Stage
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtime.
Just Warming Up – The JoAnn Funk Trio
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Dunsmore Jazz Room
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes.
TCPOC Nov 2024 Happy Hour Featuring United States Black Women’s Chamber
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Join Twin Cities Professionals of Color and United States Black Women’s Chamber of Commerce for a fun Happy Hour at Fogo de Chao!
Beautiful Vision / The Essential Songs of Van Morrison
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Crooners Main Stage
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes.
St. Louis Park High School Theatre Presents “Donuts With Dorothy”
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: St. Louis Park High School
Join us at St. Louis Park High School for a fun morning of donuts and a performance of “The Wizard of Oz” starring Dorothy!
Land of 10,000 Dates Speed Dating! (AGES 21-45)
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: 56 Brewing, Northeast Columbia Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Sick of the Apps? Why not try speed dating! A Fun night making meaningful connections, expand your social circle and maybe even find love…
Events for Professional Women Empowerment
Coffee & Conversations: In-person
That feeling of gratitude is in the air and we’d love to share it with you!
Join us before you head off to work. We’ll have a great topic ready to discuss!