Let’s explore social events in Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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 Pittsburgh
Hike with Harvey at Hartwood (3rd Saturdays @ 10am)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Hartwood Acres
Please join me, Harvey, on the 3rd Saturdays of the month for the Hartwood Acres hikes. Co-hosts and Sweeps are welcome (message me).
Meeting location: Hartwood Acres, 4100 Middle Road Parking Lot by the Hartwood Acres wooden sign. **All hikes begin at the designated time with no exceptions!** We will be hiking in all conditions unless notified in advance.
Welcome to the Beat the Blues Wellness (…)
Intermediate and Advanced Spanish Conversation at Whole Foods
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Whole Foods Market
Hola!
Let’s continue our regular Saturday cafe conversations. Look for us at a large table in the cafe area.
Please be advised that the cafe serves hot beverages before 2, is closed to service from 2 to 3, then serves alcoholic beverages after 3.
Finally, please consider donating a dollar or two to support the cost of our Meetup site, which now costs about $400 per year.
There is free parking (…)
Discussing ‘Magnolia’ (1999)
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Trace brewing
“Magnolia,” directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is available to stream on Paramount+, and rent on Amazon and YouTube. There are also [copies available through the Carnegie Library.](https://acl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S209C1944638)
**Please note that this is just over three hours long. Make sure to give yourself time to watch it before the Meetup. If you don’t have time to watch it, please un-R(…)
Fun night at Ritual House
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Ritual House
Let’s celebrate the season with meeting new people and having a great time! This place has such a great vibe and the food is yummy too! See you there!(…)
Third Thursdays : Games at Whole Foods!
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Whole Foods Market
Every third Thursday!
Come play board games at a place with plenty of food in case you get hungry.
Feel free to bring some of your favorite games and let’s play!
Michael will be your host.(…)
Writer’s Corner at Margaux
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Margaux
Meet at the back corner in Margaux. Bring yourself and whatever you want – you can chill or make time to write, but be prepared to let at least 1 of us know what you’re working toward and how we can support.(…)
🏃🏻♀️ FAST Paced🏃 OR 🚶➡️ Slow Paced Walk at North Park🚶➡️
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: OTB at the North Park Boathouse
Weather permitting, let’s go to North Park and walk the five-mile loop around the lake. **Please note that we will have 2 groups.**
**The workout walk will be a faster pace, averaging an 18-minute mile walk**. **We should be able to walk the five miles in 90 minutes.**
**Also, we will have a separate group if you walk at a slower pace.**
As a result, we will have two separate groups of walkers.(…)
Bachata 1
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Los Sabrosos Dance Co
This course will cover footwork and body work movement through short shines combinations. For experienced-beginner dancers and up!
No partner required.
**Must register 24 hours in advance!**
Find out more and sign up [HERE!](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://pgh.lossabrosos.org/bachata/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw093krqCjPqnjPijCM1woCd)(…)
Mens Open Discussion to Start Your Week Strong – Zoom
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: undefined
Start your week off with intention with an additional remote hour of discussion. Bring whatever challenges you’re faced with to a safe space of brotherly support.(…)
December Cuddle Puddle!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Atithi Studios
Hiya!
Wanna celebrate consent, connection, and presence with me?
If you have never been to a cuddle event previously don’t hesitate to reach out and ask questions!I can be reached at Cuddle Pittsburgh on Instagram, Crystal’s Cuddle Therapy on Facebook, Cuddle Pittsburgh on Meetup, at [email protected] via email and at 412-368-2409 via text or phone call.
You know the drill. No touch re(…)
A Woman’s Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh – with guided tour
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Senator John Heinz History Center
For those of you, like me, who missed this the first time our meetup with to this event, or if you would to see it, this time with a guided tour leader (there are guided tours every Friday and Saturday in December), join us. **Please meet in the lobby at about 10:45 so we can see about getting in on the 11:00 am free tour.**
Take an interactive, thematic journey through women’s history from the e(…)
Zumba (IN STUDIO & ONLINE)
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Los Sabrosos Dance Co
Zumba is a fitness class that combines dance and fitness moves. Inspired by Latin dance and music, Zumba uses a variety of styles in its routines, including Cumbia, Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton, Mambo, Rumba, Flamenco, and a Hip Hop. Music selections include both fast and slow rhythms to help tone and sculpt the body.
24 hour pre-registration required:
https://pgh.lossabrosos.org/fitness/
Please s(…)
Play Dungeons & Dragons at HackPGH!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: HackPGH
Immerse Yourself in a World of Adventure with Dungeons & Dragons at HackPGH! Drop in for one session, or join us for many!
Have you ever wanted to step into the shoes of a hero and embark on epic quests? Curious about how to play the world’s most famous tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons? Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to the game, this campaign is for you! Join us at Hac(…)
Friday Game Night
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: HackPittsburgh
Join us at HackPGH every other Friday for an evening of fun, fraternization, and of course games of *all* kinds! Bring your favorite board, card, or computer game to share! From Catan to Poker, Munchkin to Halo – we’ll see where the night takes us. We welcome attendees starting at 6:30pm, but we don’t stop until the games do! BYOB and feel free to bring snacks, but we often chip in and order takeo(…)
WPAG: Velum Fermentation Game Night
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Velum Fermentation
Welcome to Velum Fermentation, located on the Southside of Pittsburgh. Join us for an exciting day of board games and take advantage of their numerous amenities, including pickleball courts, disc golf baskets, an arcade, a food truck, and a fully stocked bar featuring their craft beer.
Our organizers bring a wide variety of games to play, but if there is something specific you are interested in pl(…)
In-Person Game Development Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Looking For Group
This is an in-person event for video game developers to work on and share their projects in a relaxed, inclusive environment. It is open to both professionals and hobbyists.
\*\*IMPORTANT\*\*
How to meet us onsite:
Please enter through the front doors of LFG at 820 Brookline Blvd. and proceed through the next set of doors into the 1st Floor main area, where the group will be working (or nearby).(…)
Bachata 3
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Los Sabrosos Dance Co.
**Bachata 3 (No partner needed)**
*Intermediate*
Bridging the gap between technique and application, this course focuses on providing reinforcement and improving intermediate to advanced partnerwork in the context of social dancing. Larger musical practice breaks will be provided.
**Must register 24 hours in advance!**
Find out more and sign up [HERE!](https://pgh.lossabrosos.org/bachata/)(…)
Bachata 1
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Los Sabrosos Dance Co
**Bachata 1 (No partner needed)**
*Beginner*
This course will cover the foundations of Bachata (basic techniques, body movement).
**Must register 24 hours in advance!**
Find out more and sign up [HERE!](https://pgh.lossabrosos.org/bachata/)(…)
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 Pittsburgh, you can try out Visitpittsburgh.com, Downtownpittsburgh.com, or Popularpittsburgh.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Brawl in the Burgh 25: Live MMA in Monroeville!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Monroeville Convention and Events Center
Get ready for action , as Brawl in the Burgh 25 brings a stacked evening of MMA fighting to Monroeville on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024!
Rivers’ and Richards’ 12th Annual Holiday Soirée
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Coop De Ville
Join us for the Rivers’ and Richards’ 12th Anniversary Holiday Soirée benefiting the Neighborhood Academy!
2024 Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Pittsburgh by Bar Crawl LIVE
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Pitch
Join us for the Pittsburgh Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl 2024! The city’s most merriest Christmas Bar Crawl Pittsburgh has ever seen.
Yinz Are Good Podcast’s LIVE Christmas Special
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Greer Cabaret Theater
The award-winning GOOD news podcast is going live with another Christmas show! Think late-night talk show meets TV Christmas special.
Heather Shaw
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh
Hard Rock Cafe and CE Presents welcome Heather Shaw!
DuShane Band w/ Two Wolf Moon
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh
Hard Rock Cafe and CE Presents welcome DuShane Band w/ Two Wolf Moon!
An Evening with Light Cone
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Mattress Factory
The Parisian experimental film distributor visits Pittsburgh, with curator Mariya Nikiforova in-person
Kitty Bingo
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: 4552 McKnight Rd
KITTY BINGO – a charity event you don’t want to miss!
Seating starts at 7:05, first ball drops at 7:30.
Pittsburgh Santa Bar Crawl
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: South Side’s Top Bars
Your favorite Pitts Santa Bar Crawl in South Side!
A VERY WICKED HOLIDAY DRAG BRUNCH EXTRAVAGANZA – DECEMBER
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Velum Fermentation
A VERY WICKED HOLIDAY Drag Brunch Extravaganza at VELUM FERMENTATION! SHOW AT 12:30PM – SATURDAY DECEMBER 21ST
GRINCHMAS HOLIDAY DRAG BINGO
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Hazelwood Brew House
GRINCHMAS HOLIDAY DRAG BINGO AT THE NEW HAZELWOOD BREW HOUSE! TUESDAY DECEMBER 17TH AT 7PM – DON’T FORGET YOUR UGLIEST SWEATER!
Gina Morgano & Friends: Home for Christmas
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: GV Social Hall
Enjoy a festive Christmas celebration filled with music, food, and holiday cheer!
The Search for Volcano Island – Pittsburgh
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Back Alley Brewing Company
Five brothers hitch a ride on a first-of-its-kind surf expedition, and voyage into a remote, mysterious region in pursuit of a dream.
WYEP presents Winter Wonder Ball
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Spirit
WYEP presents Winter Wonder Ball! A showcase of Musicians , Artisans vendors , and Media focused on Pittsburgh! All Ages , All Inclusive !
Pittsburgh Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Mario’s South Side Saloon
Get ready to rock your ugliest holiday sweater and crawl the best best bars on December 21st at 4:00 PM!
Winter Solstice Party
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Iron City Distilling
Join us for a Winter Solstice Party with Jazz music by Jessica Lee! Ticket donations benefit THON For the Kids.
Southside Tinsel Tour bar crawl + scavenger hunt
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: South Side Flats
Join us for a festive night out on the Southside with a bar crawl and scavenger hunt filled with tinsel, drinks, and fun!
See Theory – Vacaville, CA
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Studio 524
A visual approach to haircutting education.
An Old Fashioned Holiday Singalong Burlesque Show at Kingfly!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Kingfly Spirits
A Velvet Hearts Burlesque Variety Show with a Holiday twist
Steel City Cabaret: Holiday Show
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Trace Brewing
Our first ever holiday show EVER, where talented local performers will sing a variety of music to bring some cheer to the season!