Let’s explore social events in Omaha, NE 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 Omaha where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Omaha
House sitting & pet sitting around the world, with Chris & Debbi
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Paddy McGown’s Pub and Grill
Our November event is covering a brand new topic for our group:
Traveling Cheap with House Sitting & Pet Sitting!
Chris and Debbi are members of the Travel group who work remote and have stayed in almost 50 different accommodations for free through house sitting and pet sitting throughout the US, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
They participate in a few different US and internat(…)
Threat Actors & Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunting … Oh My
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Digital Express at MCC Campus Building 10
Brad Pittack an experienced Cybersecurity Threat Researcher will guide us through threat intelligence to threat hunting and then to threat actor attributions. What does it take to see a threat and connect it to a Threat Actor? Brad will explain it on Thursday November 21st between 5-7 pm central time.(…)
Omaha World Food Tour–Lola’s Cafe
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Lola’s Cafe
This weeks adventure, Lola’s Cafe. Mediterranean inspired farm fresh menu with many vegan options. They make fresh pastries and sourdough bread daily.
Come join our merry band of foodies.(…)
Omaha Shaman Meditation Drum Circle Community
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Unity of Omaha
These have been drum circles here at Unity for many years (over 20/30 years now). I have been graciously given the baton and am honored following in the footsteps of other shamans who have lead this community drum circle. Woody Gruber was the last and has graciously turned the leadership over to me. Please join me on the fourth Friday of the month. There are plenty of chairs already in place (quit(…)
Dinner at SandPoint
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Sandpoint
Sandpoint has been open about 1 year and let’s support a Local Restaurant. This may be a new place for some if not post. Check out the menu of different items to choose from at variety of prices.
With this being a limit of 10 people, please be respectful of your RSVP and change sooner than later. If you are on the waitlist and then make other plans, please remember to change your RSVP so that the(…)
Music Bingo @ Backswing
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Backswing Brewing Co.
Do you like music? Do you like free drinks? Do you like good company? Do you like booing people when they get a bingo before you?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, you should join Omaha Chill for an evening of Music Bingo! If you get a Bingo, you’ll win a free drink! If you don’t get a Bingo, join us in harmony as we “BOOOO” the winner!
Backswing offers a comfortable environment and(…)
SCHOLASTIC AND OPEN CHESS ROCKERZ TOURNAMENT
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: undefined
SCHOLASTIC AND OPEN
CHESS ROCKERZ TOURNAMENT
Venue: Millard North Middle School
2828 S 139th St, Omaha, NE 68144
Date: Nov 23, 2024
Onsite Registration: 1.30 pm to 2.pm We anticipate that all rounds in all sections will
complete play by 6 p.m.
USCF Rated Sections:
Open, 4 round Swiss, G 30, d5. Time controls and round times subject to
change onsite.
Scholastic U1200, U600 4-Round Swiss, G/30 d(…)
Nebraska’s Largest Comedy Open Mic
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre
We host Nebraska’s largest Comedy Open Mic every week for good reasons. We have a great stage and a great audience! There is probably no better stage in the wqorld to try standup for your first time. If you tell our crowd it is your first time, you will get a huge, supportive applause! Each comedian also gets no more than 4 minutes, so if someone is rough you can go grab a drink and be back in tim(…)
Omaha Toastmasters Club 229
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Dundee Presbyterian Church
Come play with the oldest Toastmasters club in the Midwest! In additional to prepared speeches, impromptu speeches (table topics), and evaluations, we have fun with a word of the day, joke master, and thought of the day. Come join us!
6:00-6:15pm: Gathering/Social time
6:15-7:25pm: Meeting
7:25-7:35pm: Wrap-up/closing announcements
*All times in US Central Time*(…)
The Dragon Coast Adventures
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: undefined
We are looking for players to join our existing Dungeons and Dragons game. We are established with a long play history wanting to meet new friends, for 35 Years I have consistently DM’d the World of Greyhawk, but recently we shifted to the Forgotten Realms, the campaign is freshly started and ripe for new players to join in. If you have a penchant for true Role Playing, World Immersion, extensive (…)
Omaha Go Club – 5:30 at the Omaha Music Conservatory
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Omaha Conservatory of Music
We meet in person to play Go.(…)
From Mentee to CEO: A Pathway to Leadership
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Valmont Industries
Register at [https://bit.ly/WiTHRegister](https://bit.ly/WiTHRegister) and join us for our November event, *From Mentee to CEO: A Pathway to Leadership*, featuring an inspiring journey of determination, resilience, and mentorship. Our guest speaker, Omaha native Karen Goracke, President and CEO of Borsheims Fine Jewelry, will share how she went from being a sales associate to CEO of Borsheim’s Fin(…)
MIDDAY REFRESH
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: undefined
MIDDAY REFRESH🌸
🌟Refresh your day! 🌟Boost your energy! 🌟Bring more joy into your life!
Join us daily (Monday – Friday) for 30 minutes of friendly connection, guided meditations and Deeksha!
12:00pm Central
1:00pm Eastern
Meeting ID: 845 2581 0170
Passcode: Oneness
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8v8 Indoor Game @ Papillion Landing Field House ⚽ Read Description to play ⬇️
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Papillion Landing Field House
To play this game you MUST follow these steps:
1️⃣ Download the GoodRec App here: [https://goodrec.onelink.me/59V5/meetup54](https://goodrec.onelink.me/59V5/meetup54)
2️⃣ Register in the app
3️⃣Sign up for the game you want to play
⚠️If you don’t do these steps you won’t be able to play⚠️
We organize games every day across the city! Indoor and outdoor, social and competitive. Choose any game (…)
Karaoke Mondays with KJ Jamie
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Beach House Bar
Every Monday, 7-11 pm. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time karaoke singer, there’s no better way to have fun than by belting out some tunes! With a huge variety of songs to choose from, you’re sure to find your favorites!
Sing a song from our weekly theme and enter to win our monthly karaoke prize! (themes can be found on our Facebook event page)
$2 off Baskets, 2 for $15 fishbow(…)
Open Mic Night
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Beach House Bar
Weekly open mic event for aspiring or working comics and those that want to have a good laugh. This event is also open to solo music acts that want to hone their craft.(…)
Santa Pix for Wag N Train
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Shadow Lake Town center
Bring your pets and kids to get pix with Santa
* Sat, Nov 23
* Noon-4 pm
* Santa’s Workshop at Shadow Lake Town Center in Papillion (Located next to Hickory Farms on Main St)
* Pix with Santa
* $25 gets you several fun photos from photographer KJ Jasa
* There will also be sale items such as doggie coats, sweaters and Christmas stockings
* All proceeds benefit Wag N Train Terrier Rescue (we rescue(…)
Open Acoustic Jam at Vino Mas!
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Vino Mas
Have a glass of wine and participate or watch our acoustic jam!
Note: there WILL be at least 4-6 attendees there. This jam has developed a solid group of regulars so don’t be discouraged by the number of attendees on the meetup event.(…)
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 Omaha, you can try out Omaha.com, Visitomaha.com, or Omahamagazine.com.
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18th Annual Benefit Christmas Party
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Mulhall’s
Join us for an evening of live music, free wine and desserts, tons of local popups, and more!
TEDxOMAHA 2024: The Power of CONNECTIONS!
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Creighton University Heider College of Business
TEDxOmaha 2024: The Power of Connections – 10 Speakers who are shaping the narrative and threads that bind us and separate us.
F.L.P. Thanksgiving
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Mike & Josie Harper Center Ballroom
Celebrate a night of gratitude with the Freshman Leadership Program on November 21st; plenty of food and fun as we support Completely Kids!
2024 Coverstar Central Autocover Training | Omaha
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Scott Conference Center
Join us in Omaha for hands-on training in Coverstar Autocovers. Learn installation, troubleshooting, and network with industry experts!
Offutt Turkey Trot Fun Run 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Offutt Field House
This is a military event open to authorized customers only. Registration does NOT grant access to Offutt Air Force Base.
Benching Bonanza! The 2024 Annual Testify Bench Press Jubilee
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Testify Strength & Conditioning
Join us on Friday, 11/22/24, for an evening of heavy bench presses at the annual Testify Bench Press Jubilee!
Feat. Marcey Yates: An Exploration of Sound + Psychology
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Benson Theatre
Explore local constructs & universal concepts through music as hip hop artist Marcey Yates & scientists dive into sensory sound studies.
Classic Speed Dating – Omaha Area (Age 40 and Under)
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Corner Kick – Sports Bar •Tacos•Tequila
Join us to meet fun singles for a series of “mini” dates – in real life!
2024 NSS Hall of Fame Celebration Dinner
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Harper Center
Join us for our 2024 Celebration and Awards Dinner as we celebrate our 2024 Hall of Fame inductees!
South Omaha Community Care Council Networking Meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
Bi-monthly networking luncheon
Women with Voices November Speaker Event
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Luli Creative House
Join us for an empowering evening of inspiring speeches by incredible women sharing their stories and voices this November!
WAYS Empowers’ 2024 PACK-A-PURSE Charitable Event
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: A View West Shores, South 243rd Street, Waterloo, NE, USA
Join us for WAYS Empowers’ 3RD Annual PACK A PURSE event! Together, let’s make a difference for women & youth in need!
Council Bluffs Business: The Science Of Sales & Marketing – For Beginners!
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Council Bluffs
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Omaha Business: The Science Of Sales & Marketing – For Beginners!
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Omaha
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Council Bluffs Professionals: Start Your Own Business? Or Remain a Corporate Citizen?
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Council Bluffs
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Omaha Professionals: Start Your Own Business? Or Remain a Corporate Citizen?
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Omaha
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Singles Party With Marissa M. [Vendors Welcome]
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◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Council Bluffs
Meet new people & be seen!
Council Bluffs Business: Top 7 Deadly Mistakes That will DESTROY Your New Business
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Council Bluffs
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Omaha Business: Top 7 Deadly Mistakes That will DESTROY Your New Business
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Omaha
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Workshop in Omaha, NE
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected], PH: +1 469 666 9332
Offers: Group of 5 – 10 people 10% Discount, Group of 11 – 20 people 15% Discount
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Omaha – A Many Thanks at Via Farina!
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Regency Landing | Via Farina
A many thanks to all of you for another wonderful year celebrating with InterNations!
Your Omaha InterNations friends will be sharing their gratitude at Via Farina in Regency Landing for our November event. You are cordially invited to join along and share your gratitude through savoring the delicious wine and entres.
Enjoy the handmade pasta, sourdough bread, wine, spirits, and many more!