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 @ Gambit Brewing Company
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: Gambit Brewing Co
Each time we’ve been to Gambit, we’ve hit 125+ for turnout. So, let’s do it again!
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
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Nature Novice: Snowshoes
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: undefined
New to winter recreation? Learn how to snowshoe during our introductory program where refuge staff will teach participants how to properly wear and hike with snowshoes. Participants will gain experience by practicing walking forward, turning around, and learning how to go up and down hills. All snowshoe gear will be provided. Registration required.
**Date and Time:** Saturday, January 18th from 1(…)
January Pint at Urban Growler
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 16th
◦ Where: Urban Growler Brewing Company
Urban Growler is the first brewery in Minnesota founded and owned by women. It opened in July of 2014 in the St. Paul Midway area at 2325 Endicott St. Our Pint will be there on Thursday, January 16. I will be there at 5:00 with name tags.
They have a kitchen on site for those coming directly from work. The menu features shareables, sandwiches, salads and burgers. Parking is free on the street.
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National Religious Freedom Day Forum
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
Join HumanistsMN to commemorate National Religious Freedom Day at a forum to explore the true meaning of religious freedom, a principle enshrined in our Constitution to protect the right of Americans of all faiths — or no faith — to practice their beliefs.
**\*\*This event is free but registration is required. [Please RSVP at this link](https://www.mobilize.us/au/event/744549/).\*\*** *A recept(…)
Start your week hiking-Return to Ft Snelling State Park
◦ When: Monday, Jan 13th
◦ 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 (…)
There and Back Again: A Road Trip from Minneapolis to Portland
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 15th
◦ Where: Westwood Hills Nature Center
**NOTE: This presentation will be both in person and via Zoom. Additional information is at the end of the post.**
Join Jerry and Stacey as they talk about their road trip from Minneapolis to Portland, Oregon and back. Sand dunes, mountains, snow, rain forests, (old) volcanoes. A Buddhist center. The 58 murals of the “Michelango of Montana.” National parks, national monuments, national forests. L(…)
A Window to the Divine: Exploring and Sharing Sacred Experiences
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: Hosmer Library
Join us for an open discussion, A Window to the Divine: Exploring and Sharing Sacred Experiences, where we’ll share and reflect on moments of transcendence and spiritual connection. This gathering is an opportunity to hear diverse perspectives on encountering the divine, fostering a sense of wonder, and deepening our collective understanding of sacred experiences. Whether rooted in faith, nature, (…)
Board Games at Bad Weather Brewing!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 15th
◦ 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.
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Coffeeshop Coworking
◦ When: Friday, Jan 17th
◦ 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(…)
Serving with Loaves and Fishes and Optional Social after!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 15th
◦ Where: Holy Rosary Church
We hope you can join us as we serve at the Holy Rosary over 250+ meals to people of all ages in need! If you’ve never joined our group, this is the perfect opportunity to meet good people while serving! I look forward to seeing you there!
We will be having appetizers afterward at a local bar and grill to socialize and get to know each other. This is optional.
Full Throttle🏁
To Help Rebuild Othe(…)
Open Dialogue // Learning
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 16th
◦ Where: 526 Coffee & Music Cafe
Whether we’re standing in line at the grocery store, sleeping deeply, contemplating the vastness of the universe, or baking chocolate chip cookies, we’re always sensing and responding to changes in the world around us. Like all living systems, we’re continuously learning.
But what exactly is learning, and how does it work? Where does learning happen—within individuals, groups, ecosystems? Must sy(…)
Socratic Dialogue (Hosted by Eddie) // Truth, Trust & Misinformation
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: 526 Coffee & Music Cafe
Political systems of all stripes use and promote their perception of truth to boost their own interests, and the information delivery methods vary widely. As more avenues for the distribution of information diminish and fall under the authority of fewer and fewer large special interest groups and organizations, there is a substantial threat to what means are available to check the veracity of what(…)
Thriving in Retirement: Exploring Daily Habits and Routines
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 15th
◦ Where: Edina Library
One of the challenging aspects of retirement for many of us is to create a structure to our days that feels satisfying, meaningful and enjoyable. And even once established, which takes time and experimentation, we still need to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances, goals, or needs.
While we can’t expect every day to be perfect, approaching our daily routine with mindfulness and intenti(…)
Power BI Meetup | Bald Man Brewing
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 15th
◦ Where: Bald Man Brewing
Join others from around the local **Power BI/Fabric** community for a tasty craft-brew and some great data-driven networking.
Power BI and Microsoft Fabric are the backbone for many organizations as they navigate the modern Data and AI landscape.
*The Twin Cities Power BI & Fabric Meetup is designed to provide a venue for local data-driven professionals, to connect likeminded professionals with (…)
Shut Up & Write!® Downtown Minneapolis
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 14th
◦ 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(…)
How Best To Reverse Osteoporosis
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 16th
◦ Where: Lunds & Byerlys St. Louis Park
Due to interest, I am repeating this talk at the Lunds & Byerly’s in St. Louis Park on Jan 16 at 10:00 AM. We will be in the Community Room next to the Gift Shop.
We will discuss *How Best To Reverse Osteoporosis* by eating greens, beans, fruits, and incorporating resistance training. We will further discuss avoiding meat, dairy, calcium supplements and uncover the dangerous side effects of bisph(…)
Board Games at The Lodge of Lazarus Crowe
◦ When: Friday, Jan 17th
◦ 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(…)
Board and Card Games @ HeadFlyer Brewing (NE Mpls)
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 15th
◦ Where: HeadFlyer Brewing
Modern Board and Card Games(…)
“Sita Sings the Blues” Screening and Discussion
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: Saint Paul Public Library – George Latimer Central Library
“Sita Sings the Blues” is a genuinely great movie, I think, that isn’t well-known because it doesn’t fit within conventional genres. It’s an animated autobiography of a woman as it relates to Indian legend, and it’s for grown-ups, but it’s light and funny, with a soundtrack of obscure 1920s chanteuse Annette Hanshaw … if this were your pitch to any studio exec you probably wouldn’t be allowed to(…)
A Somewhere in Between Hike – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge – Bluff Trail
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 15th
◦ Where: Old Cedar Ave Trailhead
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 approximately four miles at a moderate pace (~18 minute mile). We’ll meet at Old Cedar Avenue Bridge trailhead parking lot. The Bluff Trail is hilly.
We will only wait two or three minutes for latecomers. No dogs or plus ones.(…)
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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DESTROY | THE PIST | MISERY | BOOT CAMP
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246
Destroy! was an American crust punk band from Minneapolis between 1988 and 1994.
Gathering Darkness 2
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: The Hook and Ladder Theater
The Rope | Another Heaven | Lovely Dark | Cult Sequence | Anothernight | The Muatas | E.T. | Speakeazie | Shadingthesun
Minneapolis Speed Dating – Singles Age 25-39 ♥ in Edina Minnesota
◦ When: Monday, Jan 13th
◦ 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?
TC TRANS MUTUAL AID “Trans Day of Revenge” featuring S.L.O.G. & more!
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: The Cedar Cultural Center
Celebrating resistance in the forms of solidarity, love, and trans joy, The Cedar is honored to host TRANS DAY OF REVENGE benefittingTwin Ci
‘7 Dirty Words’ A Celebration of The Original Culture Critic!
◦ When: Friday, Jan 17th
◦ Where: The Hook and Ladder Theater
Join the Firehouse Performing Arts Center (FPAC) board, staff and volunteers at The Hook & Ladder Theater the week before inauguration.
RIODAYUNGOG WELCOME HOME TOUR !
◦ When: Friday, Jan 17th
◦ Where: Vanquish Nightclub
Get ready to welcome Riodayungog back home with a tour full of fun and excitement!
The Music of Jimmy Buffett
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 15th
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Crooners Classics – every Wednesday at 5:30 PM we will celebrate the beloved musical treasures of yesterday. Limited Menu Available
The Official Onesie Bar Crawl – Minneapolis
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: North Loop Galley
Bundle up and bar-hop in style at Minneapolis’ coziest event of the year—our Onesie Bar Crawl on January 18th, 2025!
The Second Annual Community Leader Fellowship Fundraiser
◦ When: Friday, Jan 17th
◦ Where: Urban Growler Brewing Company
Support our amazing Community Leadership Fellows, build community, and celebrate with us!
Roofing Cashflow Kings
◦ When: Friday, Jan 17th
◦ Where: 600 N Washington Ave suite c203
Join us at “Roofing Cashflow Kings” to learn how to dominate the roofing business and make bank, happening on January 17th, 2025.
Sound Bath & Meditation with Jean Nitchals
◦ When: Monday, Jan 13th
◦ Where: lululemon Mall of America
Join us for a soothing sound bath with Jean Nitchals. Immerse yourself in calming vibrations for a restorative mind-body experience.
WeMN Coffee & Conversations
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 14th
◦ Where: Choice Bank
You’re invited! Coffee & Conversations is a networking event for members and non-members of Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota.
WE HAVE A DREAM: Music for Martin
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes.
Future-Proofed Marketing: Cheers to a Digital & Social-first 2025
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 16th
◦ Where: Carmichael Lynch
Digital leader Greg Swan shares key trends and highlights strategies to reach, engage, and (of course!) sell to digital-first audiences.
FERAL DANCE Revolution! Theology I Evilynda I Trashley I Jen
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246
Get ready to let loose at Feral Dance!
Moments of Purpose: Faith Through Every Stage
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: Zawadi Restaurant and Event Center
Join us on January 18th, from 10 AM to 7 PM at Zawadi Event Center
THE B3 Project in person Networking Meeting (East Metro)
◦ When: Monday, Jan 13th
◦ Where: Osborn370
Let’s meet up in person at THE B3 Project Networking Meeting in East Metro to connect and grow together!
Book club: Bonkers Book Club!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 15th
◦ Where: Tropes & Trifles
A chaotic club for chaotic kissing books.
Freshly Squeezed Comedy @ LTD Brewing in Hopkins
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 18th
◦ Where: LTD Brewing Co., 8th Avenue North, Hopkins, MN, USA
Jesse & Lefty are back for a FOURTH show at LTD Brewing with another pair of hilarious friends!! Come find out what all the buzz is about!!
Celebrating the Music of Count Basie with ACME Jazz Company and Arne Fogel
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 16th
◦ Where: Main Stage Showroom
Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 60 minutes before showtimes.
Events for Professional Women Empowerment
Coffee & Conversations: In-person
A chill’s in the air… but we’re hearty and resilient. Let’s warm up together!
Join us before you head off to work. We’ll have a great topic ready to discuss!