Let’s explore social events in Nashville, TN 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 Nashville where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Nashville
It’s a Data Holiday Party – Sponsored by Vaco
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Vaco Nashville
Come join the Data Science Nashville Meetup, Data Nerds, Data Engineering Group, and the Power BI Users Group for a “DATA” Holiday Party. Sponsored by the Vaco Nashville, we will meet at their offices in Brentwood for drinks, food, and friendly conversation. This is event is purely social, so we won’t have a formal presentation like we do during our monthly lunch meeting. Hope to see you there!
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Breakfast at Fido with Nashville Data Nerds
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Fido
Join **Glenn Acree** on **Tuesday, December 17, 2023** and the **Third Tuesday** of each month **from 8:30-10:00am** for **Breakfast with Data Nerds**.
**We’ll meet at:**
Fido in Hillsboro Village
1812 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
[https://goo.gl/maps/uWrwvyxGxRvaz1WQ7](https://goo.gl/maps/uWrwvyxGxRvaz1WQ7)
(There is parking at the rear of the building.)
**We start at 8:30am with some brief (…)
A Gleeful Meeple Game Night @ Hi-Wire Brewing
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Hi-Wire Brewing Nashville
For those new to Gleeful Meeple Events: GM Nashville is an all-inclusive social gaming (tabletop, outdoor, trivia, etc.) community created to help people in Nashville make friends and support local businesses. Everyone is always welcome, kids included (unless otherwise specified.) GM members are warm and welcoming of all newcomers. No Experience Necessary.
We’re bringing our big ol’ bags of games,(…)
The Gleeful Meeple’s Annual Holiday Gaming Bonanza @ Tailgate West
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: TailGate Brewery Headquarters
**The Gleeful Meeple’s Annual Holiday Gaming Bonanza & White Elephant Gift Exchange**
It’s that time of year again where we gather ’round the ole game table and exchange good times and gifts. We will be doing our traditional white elephant exchange again this year at Tailgate on December 17th. This is completely optional and additional fun to our game night.
**Rules for the game:**
1. Bring a n(…)
SOLD OUT-Profs & Pints Nashville: When Christmas Summoned Ghosts
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Fait la Force Brewing
**This talk has completely sold out in advance and no tickets will be available at the door.**
[Profs and Pints Nashville](https://www.profsandpints.com/nashville) presents: **“When Christmas Summoned Ghosts,”** on the centuries-old English tradition of telling terrifying tales during the holiday season, with Stephanie A. Graves, lecturer in English at Vanderbilt University and scholar of horror.(…)
A Gleeful Meeple Game Night @ Fat Bottom
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Fat Bottom Brewing Co.
For those new to Gleeful Meeple Events: GM Nashville is an all-inclusive social gaming (tabletop, outdoor, trivia, etc.) community created to help people in Nashville make friends and support local businesses. Everyone is always welcome, kids included (unless otherwise specified.) GM members are warm and welcoming of all newcomers. No Experience Necessary.
We’re bringing our big ol’ bags of games(…)
Island of Misfit Toys Happy Hour
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Ellington’s at the Fairlane Hotel
The island of misfit toys is a place where the toys (or people) can bring their true, authentic selves. So come on down, bring your true self and let’s enjoy some holiday themed cocktails and beautiful decorations!
https://www.fairlanehotel.com/misfitbar(…)
Nashville Stoics December Meet-Up
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: East Nashville Beer Works
This is a chance to get together with like minded individuals interested in practicing Stoicism or just learning more about it. We will be doing introductions, casual conversation/questions, and discussing a specific aspect of the philosophy.
We will be meeting at the long time home of our meet-ups, East Nashville Beer Works! We meet on the outdoor patio if it is available.(…)
It’s that time Again! Savvy Singles annual ugly Christmas sweater party!
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Party Fowl Donelson
Hey everyone it’s time to bring out those Christmas sweaters whether ugly or beautiful. Come out and lets get into the Xmas spirit for the last get together before Christmas. We can break bread, have a drink to celebrate and get into the Christmas spirit together.
Cheers!(…)
Nashville PUG Social: It’s a Data Holiday Party – Sponsored by Vaco
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Vaco
Join with the Data Science Nashville Meetup, Data Nerds, Data Engineering Group, and the Power BI Users Group for a “DATA” Holiday Party. Sponsored by the Vaco Nashville, we will meet at their offices in Brentwood for drinks, food, and friendly conversation. This is event is purely social, so we won’t have a formal presentation like normal. Hope to see you there!
**Sponsored by Vaco Nashville**
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INT’L CAFE @ Hi-Wire Brewing Nashville
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Hi-wire Brewing Nashville
Welcome to INT’L CAFE Nashville, where you can meet new friends while practicing the languages you love. All levels and all languages welcome.
Tell us your languages so we can prep language tables and stickers for you and your friends. We usually have over 20 languages represented with fluent, intermediate and learners all together.
The English table is always a good time with a fun mix of peopl(…)
A Gleeful Meeple Game Night @ Homegrown Taproom
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Homegrown Taproom & Kitchen
For those new to Gleeful Meeple Events: GM Nashville is an all-inclusive social gaming (tabletop, outdoor, trivia, etc.) community created to help people in Nashville make friends and support local businesses. Everyone is always welcome, kids included (unless otherwise specified.) GM members are warm and welcoming of all newcomers. No Experience Necessary.
We’re bringing our big ol’ bags of games(…)
Skip the Small Talk at Crazy Gnome Brewery: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Crazy Gnome Brewery
**###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here [https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-at-crazy-gnome-brewery-tuesday-december-17-2024](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-at-crazy-gnome-brewery-tuesday-december-17-2024) in order to attend###** This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won’t accurately reflect the actua(…)
Friday Night Open House at the Makerspace!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: 620 Davidson St
Come see us at 6pm but make sure you RSVP to confirm the date as the Friday open house is held every other week.
**WELCOME TO MAKE NASHVILLE!!! This is your opportunity to take a tour, learn about the makerspace and meet some members of our community.**
**For Visitors**: **Welcome to the Make Nashville Makerspace!** Make Nashville is a 501c3 non-profit community organization. Our mission is to pr(…)
D365 Nashville Holiday Party at Pinewood Social
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Pinewood Social
Come join us for some bowling, food and drinks and get to know your fellow D365 users in Nashville. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
We will be bowling at pinewood social and enjoy some good food and drinks.(…)
WML SWUG Technical Summit 2024 (SOLIDWORKS)
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: undefined
This **FREE** event takes place on Thursday, December 19th at Grand Rapids Community College’s Lakeshore Campus in Holland, Michigan. We are expecting over 100 engineers, students, designers, makers and more to join us in-person. We have 2 Keynote presentations and over 25 breakout sessions for our guests to choose from.
Two options to join the WML SWUG Technical Summit:
**1\. In\-person\.** To (…)
Indoor Soccer at Shelby
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Shelby Park
The game takes place atShelby Community Center(East Nashville). * Game Format: 5 vs 5 , 3-Teams, 1 or 2-Subs/team * Organizer will assign you to a team with the intent of balancing skill and keeping it competitive. * The organizer will also assign a captain to each team and he or she is responsible for smooth transition of subs: each player will be given a number and rotate according to that seque(…)
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◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Vaco Nashville
Come join the Data Science Nashville Meetup, Data Nerds, Data Engineering Group, and the Power BI Users Group for a “DATA” Holiday Party.
Sponsored by the Vaco Nashville, we will meet at their offices in Brentwood for drinks, food, and friendly conversation. This is event is purely social, so we won’t have a formal presentation like we do during our monthly meeting. Hope to see you there!
Sponsore(…)
Beaman Park 10 Mile Hike Lunch at Joelton Hardware
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Beaman Park Nature Center
Let’s plan to hike a 10 mile hike starting at the Nature Center. After the hike we will go back to Joelton Hardware to eat lunch.
Here is the link to the Alltrail’s link to the hike.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/beaman-10-mile-hike-98afdcc
Things to bring:
Water 1 liters
Snacks
Hiking poles (optional)
hiking shoes/boots
electrolytes
Dress for the weather
We will meet at the Nature Ce(…)
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 Nashville, you can try out Nashvilledowntown.com, Nashville.com, or Tickeri.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Nashville, Tennessee
Home for the Holidays – RRDT Fall 2024 Recital (Matinee)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: GodWhy Church
Join us for RRDT’s 8th Annual Winter Dance Recital – “Home for the Holidays”
TN HIMSS Holiday Reception
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Vaco Nashville, Virginia Way, Brentwood, TN, USA
Join us for a festive and fun TN HIMSS Holiday Reception, where we’ll celebrate the season with great company, delicious food, and more!
Home for the Holidays – RRDT Fall 2024 Recital (Finale)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: GodWhy Church
Join us for RRDT’s 8th Annual Winter Dance Recital – “Home for the Holidays”
Nashville Sports & Ent. Career Fair hosted by Vanderbilt Athletics
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Memorial Gymnasium
Vanderbilt University Athletics invites you to meet hiring managers from sports and entertainment organizations from the Nashville area!
Holy Ghost Stories Live – The Christmas Show (Nashville)
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Wightman Chapel at Scarritt Bennett Center
Rediscover the wonder of Christmas with immersive Biblical storytelling and live cello accompaniment
Nashville Fed Soc: 2024 Ethics Triple Hitter
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Spencer Fane Bone McAllester
The Nashville Federalist Society will host three intriguing back to back discussions for Ethics CLE on December 16th.
Hypnosis for Inner Wisdom & Unity
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Osher Center for Integrative Health at Vanderbilt
“Hypnosis for Inner Wisdom & Unity” is apart of The Osher Center’s Annual Holiday Presence Offerings
Miss Jackie Wilson Home for the Holidays
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Analog at Hutton Hotel
Celebrate the season for “Home for the Holidays” with Miss Jackie Wilson, and special guests!
NBS Holiday Round at Turk’s Lounge
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
Troy Castellano and vocal powerhouse Audra McLaughlin, with Turk and Hall of Famer, Joe Spivey, benefitting Instruments for Education.
Mr Sun Plays Ellington’s Nutcracker
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Analog at Hutton Hotel
Mr. Sun brings Duke Ellington’s jazzy twist on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to life—swinging rhythms, vibrant solos, and holiday cheer!
Krush Entertainment Presents “Sneakin Into Christmas” Sneaker Event
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Rock Tha Bellz, Madison Square, Nashville, TN, USA
“Sneakin’ Into Christmas” by Krush Entertainment – Food, Drinks, Music, & good vibes! Join the ultimate sneaker Christmas party!
Christmas Fit for a Queen
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Analog at Hutton Hotel
Join us for “Christmas Fit for a Queen”—a dazzling drag show filled with festive glamour, hilarious performances, and holiday cheer!
Mr. Magic & Friends Christmas Bash
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Millennium Hotel Maxwell House Nashville
Get ready to experience a magical Christmas celebration with Mr. Magic & his friends – a night full of surprises, fun, and holiday cheer!
Kiss & Tell Nashville ALL WHITE Edition
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: 1316 Antioch Pike
Get ready to spill the tea and share your juiciest secrets in your freshest all-white outfit at Kiss & Tell Nashville ALL WHITE Edition!
Alex Murphy Trio feat. Gabrielle Cavassa
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Rudy’s Jazz Room
Alex Murphy Trio feat. Gabrielle Cavassa
Guidance Whiskey presents The Spirit of Country Christmas
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Analog at Hutton Hotel
Join us for The Spirit of Country Christmas, a festive celebration of holiday music and storytelling, brought to you by Guidance Whiskey!
Holiday Archived Spirits Cocktail Class
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Noelle
Join us in The Archives for a festive cocktail class sure to get you in the holiday spirit on December 19 at 6 PM.
Holiday Champagne Tasting
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Retrograde Coffee
Join us for a festive Holiday Champagne tasting with Kelly Boutwell of SERIOUS SIP, featuring Jess Helfand of the Napa Valley Wine Academy.
Christmas with Pianist Janice Denise: Sounds of the King’s Birth
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Steinway Piano Concert Hall
Join us for a festive celebration of the King’s Birth with live music and performances that will transport you back in time!