Let’s explore social events in Phoenix, AZ 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 Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Phoenix
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Phoenix
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Fate Brewing Company – Phoenix
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)
[DTPHX] Friday Night Cocktail Social!
![[DTPHX] Friday Night Cocktail Social!](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/2/1/b/600_523161019.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Rose Garden AZ
Join us for Friday the 13th in downtown Phoenix! We will start the evening at The Rose Garden, a vibrant cocktail bar on 1st Ave in the heart of the city. We have the patio space reserved to make it easy to find us and give the group plenty of space to mingle. Note there is a limited food menu, but there are plenty of nearby dinner options if you want to grab a full meal before meeting up with us.(…)
Push Arizona, Fashion Forward!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Phoenix College
**Hello Fashion Arizona Meetup!**
**Phoenix Fashion Week is THIS MONTH!** Membership has it privileges –> All Fashion Arizona Members will continue to save (**20% OFF Any Seat up to $70** **in SAVINGS)!** [Fashion Arizona (20%) Membership Savings Link](www.eventbrite.com/e/975798729267/?discount=FAZ)
**MEDIA DAY:** Quick reminder: **Phoenix Fashion Week Media Day** is happening **Thurs. Septemb(…)
Weekly Volleyball 2024 at Clark Park- Beginners Welcome
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Clark Park
Hey all,
Welcome back to our Weekly Thursday Volleyball for 2024! We are open to all skill levels ranging from absolute beginners to league players wanting some fun, casual play. All we ask for newbies is to try your best and take advice/tips in a positive spirit. During this Spring, play will be from 7-10 PM and once Summer comes along, we will change it to 8-10 PM to avoid the day heat.
Due to(…)
Coffee & Real Estate in Central Phoenix
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Case Study Coffee Lounge
Real Estate Investors, come start your Friday morning with other investors. We have all kind of investors, this is a mini mastermind group of wholesalers, landlords, flippers, private money lenders, and any others in real estate investing.
Let’s connect and work with each other to accomplish our goals!(…)
Grand Canyon Cleanup Skill Reviews, Sat, 9/14/24
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Papago Park West Buttes Parking Lot
AMC Membership Required
Trash Rappel and Self-Rescue: A technique is used for areas that require rappelling that is consistent with the skills taught in current version of the AMC BORC School. Demonstrated proficiency in this technique is required for anyone who wishes to “go over the edge” or belay someone who does. Those who are not proficient may still help out with other clean-up duties. This (…)
AI Coding Workshop: NLP (ESR x GCN)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 19th
◦ Where: Mill and 3rd Street
**🧠 Learn to train [BERT](https://huggingface.co/google-bert/bert-base-uncased) for bias detection in text.**
* This will be a semi-technical coding workshop, and sneak peak into the NLP concepts we apply in our upcoming research paper, [GUS-Net](https://ethicalspectacle.org/research-project?id=1) (Sept. 2024).
**Study**: We’ll be walking through the training process in this [notebook 💻](https(…)
Scoring and Relevance in a Hybrid Search World
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Co+Hoots
Join us for an exciting Elastic Phoenix User Group meetup with [GDG Phoenix](https://gdg.community.dev/gdg-phoenix/) on **Monday, September 9th**, at CO+HOOTS. Andreas Christoforides (Principal Consulting Architect at Elastic) will present ‘Scoring and Relevance in a Hybrid Search World.’ Stay afterward for networking, refreshments, and light bites. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to (…)
CENTRAL PHOENIX Shut Up & Write!™ Wed 10 AM (First Draft Book Bar)
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: First Draft Book Bar
At **Shut Up & Write** we’ve discovered it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. Whatever you’re writing—or dream of writing—you’re invited to join us. No one will see what you’ve written (unless you ask them to) or give you unsolicited advice. We’ve got resources to get you started, to keep you writing, and to help you stay on track.
**LOCATION**
*First Draft Book Bar* (inside *Chang(…)
September Scottsdale / Phoenix SPOTLIGHT Event
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Haven Health Sky Harbor
We are excited to announce our September Phoenix / Scottsdale SPOTLIGHT Event on Thursday September 12, 2024 for a breakfast from 9:00 am to 10:30 am hosted by Haven Health Sky Harbor. This will be an inside dining room event.
Please RSVP by September 10th to Alyssa @ 480-316-3000. We look forward to seeing you soon!(…)
Happy Hour at 50 Shades of Rosé
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: 50 Shades of Rosé
Join us for a first-time & FUN Happy Hour at **Fifty Shades of Rosé** in Old Town, 7419 E Indian Plaza B, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 at 4:00 pm and enjoy this beautiful venue.
***Dress the part*** *with white or bright pastel colors and patterns as they celebrate **Miami nights** (without the humidity)!* 🌴🦩☀️🦜🍹
There will be drink and food specials so please come to order as this is a restaurant.
PL(…)
Apartment Pool Party in Old Town! 25-30s
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Complex near Osborn And Miller
Raj has very kindly offered to host another pool party at his complex on September 14th! Will be good fun, we’ll hang out, play some games and enjoy the afternoon sun in the pool. There’s 2 pickleball courts as well for whoever would like to play!
Starts 2pm and we’ll probably go until just after sunset. Relatively hard end around 9pm, some may go out after if you want to bring a change of clothe(…)
Arizona Data Platform Users Group Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
Topic:
Speaker: Joe Barth
Abstract:
Agenda
• 5:15-5:30pm: Networking
• 5:30-5:35 pm: Announcements & Intro
• 5:35-6:35pm: Presentation
• 6:35-7:00pm: Q&A, wrap-up
Bio:
is a Hybrid event(…)
Pickle Ball
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Leasing office
Come play pickle ball with chill vibes. Raj will be hosting this one. Its going to be at his pickle ball court so please be readypectful. When you get to the apartment you can park in any open uncovered space. Use code 5921 in the directory and it will call him so he can let you in. After pickle ball we will hang out and go for a swim in the pool. Feel free to bring any food or drinks you want for(…)
Dinner than cards
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: IHOP
We meet at restaurant for dinner and than play cards. Please be on time and tip waitstaff generously.(…)
Board & Tabletop Games at the Casual Pint!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: The Casual Pint – Central Phoenix
Welcome board game & tabletop game people!
We’ll be hosting a game night on Mondays at 6 pm at The Casual Pint, 4626 N 16th St unit 102, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
Please make sure you RSVP in advance so we know how many tables to reserve! If you are a “no-show” or last-minute cancelation (within 24 hours) two times (except in the case of emergencies), we will ask you not to RSVP to future events.
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North Phoenix Sand Volleyball INTERMEDIATE
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Rose Mofford Sports Complex
This is a sand volleyball meetup where we will primarily play 4’s and rarely 3’s. Tuesday night are for players who have some volleyball experience and know how to bump, set, and spike. Matches are social & fun, but still have a competitive edge to them!
Teams are randomly picked multiple times throughout the evening, to give the opportunity to play with as many different people as possible.
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Writing and Coffee!
Any Topic, No Skills Required
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Berdena’s
At Berdena’s at the Fred, Bring a seat as we may be outside!
8:30-9:00am -arrivals, coffee, and chitchat!
9:00-9:05 -Five minutes of writing to get ideas flowing
9:30-10:00 -Prompt writing
10:00-10:45 -free write, share, edit, or exchange feedback as you please!
No requirements on what kind of writing, could be creative could be technical or professional, journaling, poetry, short shories, no(…)
Self-Realization & Meditation (In Person Event)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Sahaja Yoga Meditation
“YOU CANNOT KNOW THE MEANING OF YOUR LIFE UNTIL YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE POWER THAT CREATED YOU”
― Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi(Founder of Sahaja Yoga)
Sahaja means born with us. It is our right to Yoga that is born within us. The instrument to give us Self-Realization & take us into meditation is present within us by birth. Once we know how to work with it, we can become our own masters. We want to (…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Phoenix 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 Phoenix on Visitphoenix.com, Visitarizona.com, or Phoenix.gov.
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Juice Plus+ Live Phoenix 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Phoenix Convention Center
Get ready for Juice Plus+ Live Phoenix 2024, the ultimate in-person event where you’ll experience the power of Juice Plus+.
Mothers Who Write, Amy Silverman & Deborah Sussman: 10 WEEKS, 12 STUDENTS
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Changing Hands Bookstore
Amy Silverman and Deborah Sussman present their long-running workshop.
PickleBall Tournament at Chicken N Pickle
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Chicken N Pickle – Glendale
Join our Pickleball Tournament at Chicken N Pickle on Sept 14, 8 AM – 12 PM! $150/team, prizes, t-shirts, and fun! Register now!
4th Annual Phoenix Latino Pride Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Heritage Square
4th Annual Phoenix Latino Pride Festival September 13th and 14th, 2024
SpicyReads Book Signing
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort
Come meet over 90 amazing authors during this 2 day event in Scottsdale, Arizona!
Neurobiology of Trauma – ACVS Advanced Academy
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Desert Willow Conference Center
Learn how the brain responds to trauma and how trauma informed responses can mitigate these effects.
The Diaspora Next Gen/La Nueva Generación/ቀጣዩ ትውልድ/नयाँ पुस्ता /新一代
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: United In One Vision
A conference for immigrants, non-immigrants, and the next generation! / Una conferencia para inmigrantes, no-inmigrantes y jóvenes
Salt Room Harp Sound Bath
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Quasar Quantum Healing
One-of-a-kind sound bath experience
It’s Time To “Come Outside”
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 4121 N 59th Ave
“Come Outside” so I can celebrate YOU in Feathers and Pearls.
AIA Phoenix Metro, NOMA Arizona and CSI Chapter Meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: AIA Arizona Headquarters
Join us for a special presentation by Maurita Harris, AIA, NOMA, at the AIA Arizona office in Phoenix.
September Women’s Car Care Class
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Girl Gang Garage
Ladies, Girl Gang Garage, has partnered with CRC Industries to bring you Women’s Car Care Class . Please join Bogi, an ASE-certified
IXL Live – Tempe, AZ (Sept. 10)
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Tempe Mission Palms – Destination by Hyatt
IXL Live brings a wealth of strategies and insights straight to you—all in one fun-filled day!
BYB 5.0 (VIRGO)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 2431 E Van Buren St
Get ready to celebrate all Virgo’s at BYB 5.0 – it’s gonna be lit!
Supplement Your Wellness: A Dive into the World of Health Supplements with a Registered Dietitian
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 801 E Washington St
Join us for a deep dive into the world of health supplements with a registered dietitian to boost your wellness game!
EmpowerHER360 with Torund Bryhn
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: The Scottsdale Wine Club
The Women 360 invites you to September’s EmpowerHER360 with acclaimed author, Torund Bryhn!
Yoga + Sound Healing
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: The McKinley Club
Join Grecia G., for a 45 minute restorative yoga + sound therapy experience that focuses on relaxation and restoring the nervous system.
Friday the 13th Paint ‘n’ Sip at Kitsune Brewing Co.
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Kitsune Brewing Company
Let’s paint this Beetlejuice sandworm together, and enjoy delicious beer from Kitsune!
**MEN SOLD OUT** Phoenix | Speed Dating | Ages 25-39 | Saturday Event
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Thunderbird Lounge
Phoenix | Speed Dating | Ages 25-39 | Saturday Event | Fancy A Go?
Urban Impressions – Phoenix Chamber Music Concert by Urban Nocturnes
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix
Urban Impressions, a concert by Urban Nocturnes. New Chamber Music composed by Glenn Stallcop.
Arizona Sunset Paint ‘n’ Sip at Pinnacle Brewing Co.
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Pinnacle Brewing Company
Let’s paint a beautiful AZ sunset together. Plus, you get a free beer!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Jenny Don’t & the Spurs
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
Jenny Don’t And The Spurs are a twangy, country-western meets indy pop band from Portland, Oregon. The European leg of their tour kicks off in October, but they sweep through Phoenix about every year beforehand. Jenny has the voice of an angel (think Patsy Cline) and the sweetest cowgirl smile. She even handcrafts her western outfits, complete with embroidered stitching and rhinestones. If you lik