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
Break the Bubble @ Bauhaus Brew Labs
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Bauhaus Brew Labs
Tis the season… for BtB to return to Bauhaus!
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 yourself to someone new
It’s just that easy! See you soon!(…)
Six to Midnight at the Bloomington VFW!!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Everett McClay VFW 311 West 84th St Bloomington, MN.
Hi all! Came across this band and even though it’s new to me, looks like it would be fun to dance and experience!
Please see here for their description and promo video:
Arriving around 7 or a bit earlier will score you better seating. I should be there by 6:45ish. As well, this venue has generous drinks and food!
I look forward to seeing you just before the Holiday s(…)
Holidazzle at Night!
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Dayton’s Project
Holidazzle is back! I’m so excited to finally get to check it out.
Let’s meet to check out so many of the fun, live events on Friday starting at 5:30. We will start out getting some food/drinks at the Holidazzle bar and then go mini-golfing (it’s free!).
After that we can shop and for those who like a good game of bingo, join me for Drag Queen bingo!
Here’s a list of all the options on Friday:
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Board Games at Lake Monster Brewing
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ 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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Shut Up & Write!® South Minneapolis Coffee Shop
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ 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(…)
Young Adults meditation meeting
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Common Ground Meditation Center
December’s meeting will be on the THIRD Friday (Dec 20th) rather than the fourth. (If Meetup sent you a message that this meeting was canceled, that was an error. We’re on for the 20th.)
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(…)
Humanism in Action: Pack Food at the Food Group
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Food Group Warehouse
Join fellow humanists and freethinkers to help sort and pack food at the Food Group Warehouse. The food we sort and pack will eventually be distributed to the nearly 200 food shelves/Fare-for-All Centers that the Food Group services. The Food Group is a secular, NON-faith based non-profit organization whose mission is to “serve the hunger needs of our changing communities”.
Warehouse Volunteers as(…)
Board Games at The Lodge of Lazarus Crowe
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Hourglass Cafe & Bar
Join us for an evening of fun and games at The Hourglass Bar inside The Lodge of Lazarus Crowe! I’ll bring plenty of games to share, but feel free to bring some along if you have any you’d like to teach. If you don’t own games, or don’t know anyone, not to worry we will get you playing regardless!
Hourglass Bar serves a wide variety of food and beverages, and while I never want cost to be a barri(…)
Over 50 Dine Out – Trio Plant-Based
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Trio Plant-based
Are you over 50 years of age and want to enjoy a vegan meal with others? This is a dinner meetup perfect for you!
Join Carol, one of the Animal Rights Coalition Dine Out hosts, for dinner at Trio Plant-Based restaurant. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded folks and have a delicious meal while supporting a vegan restaurant.
Everyone is welcome! You don’t need to be vegan to attend but(…)
Midtown Writers Group and Optional Stay for Lunch
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: A La Salsa Restaurante – Midtown Global Market
**We meet in person at Salsa A La Salsa in the Midtown Global Market.**
*Please bring a mask*—Although a mask is optional while you are writing, you must wear a mask when you are speaking into the microphone.
**What we are about**—Our meetups are about generating writing. We set a time (usually from 1 to 7 minutes), choose a prompt, and then we write. When the time is up, each person has the opt(…)
***Holiday Dinner at *** Mancini’s Charhouse***
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Mancini’s Char House
I’m excited about our 4th Annual dinner at Mancini’s
I tried to get this on the 14th but they’re already booked w/3 or 4 company Holiday parties LoL
So we’ll enjoy this dinner on a Holiday weekend the 21st
Of course very strict RSVP’s will apply as I do make a committment to the restaurant.
They’ll (probably) have a band for those that want to stick around afterwards….
Here’s there website: http(…)
Pinstripes – Edina
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Pinstripes
Let’s start the week with friends and food. Reservations are under “Margaret”. We have a table in the restaurant. See you there:).(…)
Holidazzle Peppermint Pub Crawl
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: City Center Shopping
Register and pay online [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holidazzle-peppermint-pub-crawl-tickets-1071909743899?aff=oddtdtcreator). The current price is $25 for an individual ticket or $80 for a 4 pack of tickets. Prices will go up on December 13th according to the website. Ticket gets you a striped beanie, 3 drink coupons for small pours of the specialty cocktails, Uber discount coupon.
Other (…)
Shut Up & Write!® Downtown Minneapolis
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Minneapolis Central Library
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 Minneapolis Library on Monday 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 thinkin(…)
Western Suburbs Social Humanists Get-Together
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: undefined
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 December, the next “Western Suburbs Social Humanists” get-together will be Tuesday, December 17, 6 – 8 p.m., at The Clay Oven, 187 Cheshire Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441. [(…)
Board and Card Games @ Number 12 Cider (Mpls North Loop)
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Number 12 Cider
Come learn modern low-to-middle-weight Board and card games while making new friends! RSVPs are required.
Our focus is accessible, fun games that you’ve probably never heard of or played; some are strategic, some are social.
Number 12 Cider is reinventing tradition with award-winning, world-class cider. They showcase a range of what cider can be, from dry to sweet and fruited to barrel-aged.
St(…)
Board and Card Games @ HeadFlyer Brewing (NE Mpls)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: HeadFlyer Brewing
Modern Board and Card Games(…)
Maple Grove Ice Skating
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Central Park of Maple Grove
The ice skating loop is open to all ages, from 10 am to 9 pm as weather permits. Skate rentals are $8 per pair, and the snack bar should be open that day. Come by and skate some loops.
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Ansible Holiday Party & Social hour
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Utepils Brewing
Join us for a festive holiday social at the Minneapolis Ansible Meetup this month! We’ll be celebrating the season and wrapping up 2024 with delicious pizza, cake, and good company. It’s a great opportunity to unwind, network, and share some holiday cheer. In addition to the fun, we’ll be handing out thank you gifts to our community and giving away a few exciting wrapped door prizes. Whether you’r(…)
Swingin’ on a Star at the Eagles Club
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Minneapolis Eagles Club
Eagles Club Friday night swing dance featuring Swingin’ on a Star band.
7:00 Swing Lesson
8:00 Music
$10.00 includes lesson(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Minneapolis is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Minneapolis on Exploreminnesota.com, Minneapolis.org, or Globalminnesota.org.
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Camera Corner – Minneapolis Premiere
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: The Parkway Theater
Photographer Wende Cragg documents the birth of mountain biking in this feature-length documentary.
Light Divine Christmas Concert with Magnum Chorum
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church
Featuring Ola Gjeilo’s beloved “Dark and Luminous Night” and the premiere of “Gifts of the Magi” by Ralph Johnson
Bradley Greenwald presents THE LONGEST NIGHT A Winter Solstice Cabaret
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes.
Belfast Cowboys “Musical Mistletoe”
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Hook and Ladder Theater
Love Songs & Hot Dance Numbers From Nine Not-So-Tiny Reindeer.
A Bluegrass Christmas with Monroe Crossing
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes.
Annual Battles and Blessings Holiday Party
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Toro Company
Come join us celebrating the holiday season with the camaraderie of fellow veterans, family members and supporters!
A GRAND OLE OPRY CHRISTMAS
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes.
A Very Diva Christmas
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins one hour before showtime.
Yuletide Sweater Ball w/ Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins and more!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The Hook and Ladder Theater
Join us as the Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins return to the Hook & Ladder for their 17th annual Yuletide Sweater Ball!
Holidazzle Peppermint Pub Crawl
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: City Center
Join us at Holidazzle for a festive Peppermint Pub Crawl featuring 10+ downtown bars along Nicollet.
AN ELVIS GOSPEL CHRISTMAS
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 90 minutes before showtimes.
Winter Solstice Jazz Piano with Will Kjeer, Billy Peterson and Kenny Horst
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Dunsmore Jazz Room
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes.
Sentimental Christmas (Wink!)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Dunsmore Jazz Room
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes.
A Boutique Wine + Artisan Cheese Class w/ a Sommelier + Cheese Professional
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Sip Better Wine MPLS
Join us for a fun night of learning about boutique wines and artisan cheeses with a sommelier and cheese pro!
Christmas Memories with Deb Brown and Friends
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Dunsmore Jazz Room
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes.
SOUND BATH & MEDITATION at The Hutton House
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: The Hutton House
Join us on Monday, December 16th, for 90 minutes of breath, meditation and sounds at The Hutton House
Year-end Networking + Celebration: Sharing Success Stories
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: RE/MAX Results
Let’s get together to close out the year by celebrating our wins and achievements from 2024!
Holiday Cookie Decorating at Indeed
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Indeed Brewing Company Northeast Taproom
Join us for a holiday cookie decorating class to master fun techniques and create beautiful, festive treats to share and enjoy!
A Very Good Christmas Carol – The Hive Collaborative (12/19)
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: The Hive Collaborative
A fast-paced, comedic, two-person adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’
KATZ & DOGS with special guests, Olivia Katz & Michelle Kinney
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Cedar Cultural Center
Steve Katz and his bandmates will offer a curious mix of offbeat originals and eclectic covers.