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
Private Tour of The James J Fiorentino Museum
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: James J. Fiorentino Foundation and Museum
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**You’re Invited: A Special Saturday Morning Tour at The James J. Fiorentino Museum!**
Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience at the **James J. Fiorentino Foundation and Museum**—a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the North Loop neighborhood in Minneapolis. This unique museum houses an eclectic collection of **Black Forest cuckoo clocks, geologic specimens, vintage musica(…)
Gal Pal Art Night!
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Steel Toe Brewing
Gather the Gals 👏 It’s art night, baby!
Steel Toe Brewing in Saint Louis Park has graciously let us take our art nights to their big community space. They have some delicious brews and zero-proof options on their menu, so come thirsty!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please only bring mess-free art.
Mess-free art is anything like yarn and knitting needles for knitting, crayons and a mandala coloring book for (…)
Start your week hiking-Return to Ft Snelling State Park
◦ When: Monday, Mar 10th
◦ 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 (…)
AAPI March Happy Hour
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Minneapolis Cider Company
Hey everyone, last month we hosted our first monthly mixer and the turnout was fantastic! Moving forward, we’ve decided to rename this recurring event to “Happy Hour” though so just a heads up.
So please come join us for March’s Happy Hour 🙂
**When:** March 13th Thursday
**Time:** 7pm-9pm
**Where:** Minneapolis Cider Company
**Link to the venue:** https://minneapoliscider.com/pages/visit
They s(…)
Is the S in SRE for “Security”? | Cloud Native Minneapolis
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: SPS Tower
We are excited for our March meetup. Check out the meetup details below.
📅 When: March 11th, 2025
📍 Where: SPS Tower, 8th Floor, Minneapolis
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
Topic Preview:
• There is significant overlap between Cybersecurity and SRE; understanding and leveraging that can improve the performance of both. Lessons from safety science tell us that security and SRE come through being(…)
Backpacking Idaho’s Sawtooth Loop in July 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W Franklin Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55426
NOTE: This presentation will be both in person and via Zoom. Additional information is at the end of the post.
The Sawtooth Loop in Idaho’s Sawtooth Wilderness is a 73.6-mile set of connected trails with an elevation gain of 16,069 feet. Starting at Grandjean Trailhead near Boise, ID, this loop is considered challenging, but it is worth the effort! Trails, wildlife, alpine lakes, gorgeous vistas,(…)
Community Gathering: Humanist Values in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
Today’s AI is misaligned with human values. So asserts this month’s guest speaker, cyber-security and AI specialist, Krystal Jackson. Important questions around risk, harm, and morality are being decided by a select few in government and at big tech companies in less-than-ideal circumstances. In the meantime, media focuses on narratives that either assume AI has gained consciousness or autonomy, o(…)
Cinematography Series: CITIZEN KANE (Introduction to Cinematography (Filmspace))
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Leaning Tower of Pizza
We’re going to do something a little different for the next several weeks. We’re going to focus on one aspect of filmmaking in particular to guide our discussions: cinematography. Cinematography is a vast and maybe little understood part of moviemaking. Each meetup we will examine a different aspect of cinematography—composition, lensing, lighting, color, camera movement, special tricks and effect(…)
Book Club: The Women by Kristin Hannah
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Ramsey County Library – Shoreview
I had the dates backwards, so I cancelled and remade the events for the 3/15 and 3/29 book clubs. Everything should be accurate now.
More details to come~(…)
Famous Short Films Screening and Discussion
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Saint Paul Neighborhood Network
This is a joint meeting with the Minnesota Filmmakers club to watch and discuss three influential underground short films:
* “Un chien andalou,” directed by Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dali
* “Meshes of the Afternoon,” directed by Maya Deren
* “Lucifer Rising,” directed by Kenneth Anger
These shorts make up an hour combined, so there will be plenty of time for discussion. All these movies were made(…)
Transforming Conflict: Building Skills for Positive Change – Part 4
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Webber Park Library
Join John Franke as he facilitates the last of four engaging and interactive discussions 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 dee(…)
Serving with Loaves and Fishes and Optional Social after!
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Holy Rosary Church
We hope you can join us as we serve at the Holy Rosary over 250+ Meals to people in need! If you’ve never joined our group this us the perfect opportunity to meet good people while serving! I look forward to seeing you there!
We will be having appetizers afterwards at a local bar and grill to socialize and get to know each other. This is optional.
Full Throttle🏁(…)
Monthly Twin Cities OS Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Improving MPLS
Hello Everyone! I’m excited to announce our next meetup. Improving has graciously offered to host this event again, and we’ll be doing this monthly moving forward. For this meetup, we’ll be doing hands-on project work! We’ll have some projects and tasks for people who are looking for work, and we also welcome individuals to come with their own projects to work on and share with others!
Agenda:
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A Somewhere in Between Hike – City Hike – Lake Nokomis
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Lake Nokomis Community Center
This hike is for those of us looking for something less than an intense fitness hike but more than a leisurely walk in the park. We will hike four miles or a little more at a moderate pace. The trail is asphalt and mostly flat. We’ll walk to Minnehaha Falls and around that area of the park and back to the community center.
Meet in the parking lot by Lake Nokomis Community Center. A biffy is avail(…)
Board and Card Games @ Inbound Brewing (Mpls North Loop)
◦ When: Monday, Mar 10th
◦ 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.(…)
Shut Up & Write!® Downtown Minneapolis
◦ When: Monday, Mar 10th
◦ 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(…)
Board Games at Bad Weather Brewing!
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Bad Weather Brewing Company
Join us for an evening of fun and games at Bad Weather 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.
B(…)
Shut Up & Write!® South Minneapolis Coffee Shop
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ 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(…)
Happy Hour – Talk About Travel (and Whatever Else)
◦ When: Monday, Mar 10th
◦ Where: The Gnome Craft Pub
Mondays are hard – let’s meet to talk about not working – that is, vacationing!
I mean, that’ll be the pretense subject, and it’ll go to wherever.
This is a recurring event so we can have consistency. Mondays after work. It’s been a thing since 2019.
The location is alternating between Holman’s Table and The Gnome.
A special note for the Gnome–parking isn’t always super easy. The lot fills up,(…)
PROOF at the Gremlin Theatre!!
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Gremlin Theater
Hi! Another play at the Gremlin Theatre! PICK YOU OWN PRICE
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By David Auburn. Directed by Craig Johnson
Winner of the 2001 Tony Award® for Best Play and Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematic(…)
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
The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – St Paul
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: New Bohemia – St. Paul
Join us for the ultimate St Paddy’s Bar Crawl in St Paul, where good vibes, green drinks, and festive fun collide this March 15th!
Minneapolis eCommerce Summit
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
Minneapolis eCommerce Summit is a boutique style of live event. It is a one-day gathering of local eCommerce experts and decision-makers.
Together on the Hill Irish Melodies, Inspirational & Lenten Reflections
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Cathedral of Saint Paul
Join us for solo piano, acoustic guitar, violin, mandolin & vocals: Celtic melodies, inspirational songs, hymns, and meditative music.
MEDA VAN Coffee Chat March 2025
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: MEDA – Metropolitan Economic Development Association
An opportunity to connect with like minded entrepreneurs/mentors and practice your elevator pitch!
Duke Concept Presents: CALLEDOUT MUSIC ~BEST DAYS OF OUR LIVES TOUR
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: The Cedar Cultural Center
CalledOut Music has become one of the most sought after names gaining international recognition rather quickly.
The Dollyrots with Cindy Lawson, Cheap Bouquet, DJ WRRC
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246
For over 20 years, The Dollyrots have been a shining example of how to mix raw punk energy with catchy, bubblegum melodies.
JOLIE HOLLAND with Willows
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: The Cedar Cultural Center
“a captivating, bohemian blend of Appalachian folk and ghostly parlor music.” – E! Online
Closer to Indigo – A Tribute To the Indigo Girls
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Dunsmore Jazz Room
Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes.
Clarifying Borderline Personality Disorder and Depression
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Nystrom and Associates, Ltd. Training Facility
Recognize the overlapping symptoms between BPD and MDD.
An Evening with Pianist Sean Chen: Chopin, Medtner, Dukas
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: The Museum of Russian Art
A captivating program of Chopin, Medtner, and Dukas performed by the award-winning pianist Sean Chen
Pam Linton – Songs Of The Carter Family
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes.
Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: LynLake Brewery
Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl is back and better than ever on Saturday, March 15th 2025! Pub Crawl at the best bars in MN!
Snow and Flurry Presents: in loving memory…
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: 1312 Broadway St NE
in loving memory… xALLOFGODSCHILDRENx Valeska Suratt Mold Reticent at Flying V Music Hall ALL AGES $15 Doors 5:30 Music 6:30
Flatfoot 56 with Something To Do, Loss Leader, & Virgin Whores
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: The Hook and Ladder Theater
Playing a positive-natured brand of hardcore-tinged Celtic punk, Flatfoot 56 has been unleashing itself upon America.
Ignite, Death By Stereo, The Slow Death, Powerdam
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: The Hook and Ladder Theater
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EO EVENT: Unleash the Leader Within w/ Robert Sicora
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Brookview Golf Course
Leadership starts with self-awareness, trust, and connection. Unlock potential with EO leaders and Dr. Sicora through powerful insights.
Joyann Parker: Classic Ladies of Country Music
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30 PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Limited Menu Available
Minneapolis Speed Dating for Singles Age 45-59 ♥ Edina Minnesota
◦ When: Monday, Mar 10th
◦ Where: Pinstripes Edina
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?
March Bonkers Book Club!
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Tropes & Trifles
A chaotic club for chaotic kissing books.
March Member Frokost
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Norway House
Norway House members are invited for a special breakfast series in the Kaffebar every month!