Let’s explore social events in Reno, NV 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 Reno where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Reno
“Intro to Winter Camping” Field Class
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Beer NV
**THIS EVENT IS THE OVERNIGHT PORTION OF RTA’s POPULAR *”Intro to Winter Camping”* CLASS.**
If you enjoy backpacking and camping but have never tried it in winter, this event will provide the knowledge, skills and some tried and true techniques to allow for an enjoyable and comfortable night in the winter wilderness. It’s the 3 “**B’s**” of camping, No **B**ugs, No **B**ears (usually) and No-**B*(…)
Let’s again “basque” in great food and fun at Louis’–For LUNCH !!***
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Louis’ Basque Corner
For those that missed the last dinner (including me), be it weather, work, etc, ***here’s a different idea–Lunch!!***
When i sat our Group at tonight’s dinner, noted 2 things:
\*Kind of hard to eat a big evening meal when it’s so hot outside (So, the Winter); and
\*Earlier is better (ty Teri) and their Lunch is a similar menu, but ***almost ½ the price*** of their dinners (ty Charlene).
One of (…)
Reno Spanish Social Club
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Buenos Grill
Únase a nosotros para comer y charlar:)(…)
Yin Yoga
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: The Yoga Center
Gentle slow moving yoga class to work on relaxation and flexibility.(…)
Gentle & Mindful Yoga
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: The Yoga Center
A gentle and mindful yoga flow(…)
Short and Sweet Shamanic Clearing Sessions
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Earthe Energe
Take a brief break from the world for a Shamanic Energy Session for clearing, guidance and re-balancing.
You’ll be amazed that in a short 10-20 minute session, you’ll feel lighter, better and clearer.
Cost: donation
Drop-ins only(…)
By special request–Great dining at Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse in Bonanza
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse
Here ya go Nannette:)
This absolutely great secret venue inside north Reno’s Bonanza Casino, turned out to be a wonderful gem. Our trip there last winter was super!
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From their website: “A favorite with locals, Cactus Creek Prime Steakhouse is Reno’s Original USDA Prime Steakhouse. Here, you can enjoy fine dining in a relaxe(…)
***Changed Date –By request, Nitecaps and karaoke at West 2nd St. Bar
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: West Second Street Bar
This Bar is perhaps one of the most well-known and fun hangouts in the City, and is a very nice lounge with multi-beverage options, karaoke, and reasonable prices to boot. This event will follow dinner (posted separately). Enjoy!!(…)
Christmas Day walk/jog/run around Virginia Lake
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Virginia Lake Park
Kaia FIT Sierra invites you to a free walk/jog/run on Christmas Day with Coach Caren at Virginia Lake in Reno!
We’ll meet by 12 p.m. at the northwest corner parking lot (at the corner of Lakeside Drive and Lymbery Street) on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Please arrive a few minutes early so that the group can start on time. 🙂
Everyone can run at their own pace, whether that’s walking, jogging, or running(…)
Tuesday Afternoon Luncheon Hike
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Cyan Park
Bring a sandwich and we’ll have lunch at one of the covered picnic tables in the park.
Then we’ll take a hike of 2.5 miles along Steamboat Creek.
Discover trails and learn about nature and geology in and around
the Truckee Meadows.
The weather is predicted to be chilly (40’s) and possibly a chance of rain so dress warmly and bring an umbrella. Hopefully the rain won’t begin until after our hike.
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Christmas Tree Recycling (KTMB/Club Event)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Bartley Ranch Regional Park
**It’s time to recycle some Christmas trees to make Truckee Meadows Beautiful!** KTMB’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program gives residents an easy alternative to sending trees to the landfill or dumping them in the desert. Keeping trees out of our open spaces reduces fire risk in the summer and the Christmas tree mulch is used for weed abatement and park beautification projects.
**Sign up to help r(…)
The Joy of Crystals-Benefits of working with crystals
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Earthe Energe
Join us each month for a one-hour class to discover the beautiful world of crystals and develop a unique connection with them to enhance your life!
Through the ages, humans have been drawn to the alluring beauty and mystical properties of crystals. The fascinating world of crystals offers a treasure trove of wonder and enchantment waiting to be explored and experienced. From ancient civilizations(…)
Gentle Yoga @ the Reno Buddhist Center
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Reno Buddhist Center
Come join us for some gentle yoga in good company on Saturday mornings 10-11AM at the Reno Buddhist Center on the corner of Taylor and Virginia in Midtown (Taylor St. entrance). No experience necessary. Mats and blankets available. $10+ suggested donation(…)
Healings by REIKI AND SHAMAN ENERGY PRACTITIONER – Peggy Lakey
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Earthe Energe
Healings by REIKI AND SHAMAN ENERGY PRACTITIONER – Peggy Lakey
Peggy brings Reiki techniques, Shamanic earth-based modalities, and forty plus years of metaphysical study to her energy practice. This practice helps people change their energy to alleviate stress, anxiety, and pain and promote relaxation and healing. Physics tells us everything is made of energy – let’s vibrate in health.
Cost is $(…)
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Reno Buddhist Center
Please join us for yoga & meditation Thursdays at 5:30 pm. The venue is in the basement of the Buddhist Center, Taylor St entrance. Mats, bolsters and blankets available. Donations of 10+$ graciously accepted.(…)
Game Kastle – Board Game Monday
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Game Kastle (Reno)
Join us for board games and card games of all kinds. Some of the games we enjoy include: Catan, Ticket to Ride, Terraforming Mars, Betrayal Series, Marvel Champions, Clank, Lords of Waterdeep, Small World, Cosmic Encounter, Raiders of the North Sea, Champions of Midgard, Qwixx, and so many more!
Please bring games you enjoy and would be willing to teach or just show up as we always bring lots of (…)
A Christmas meal for loners-Sushi at the Atlantis on the Sky Terrace
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Atlantis Hotel Casino – Reno
Some of us are here alone on Christmas, so why don’t we celebrate the Holiday with a Sushi Lunch at the Oyster and Sushi Bar on the Sky Terrace. The venue is first come, first serve, so let’s go early and put our names in.(…)
***ADDED Venue after Xmas Eve dinner Meetup–Terrace Lounge Music and Dancing
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Peppermill Resort & Spa
Just learned that a good dance band is at beautiful Terrace Lounge in the Peppermill. Come enjoy!!
If you don’t have family or a date for Xmas Eve, or even if you do, come join us and dance after our 12th annual Xmas Eve orphans dinner adjacent (posted separately), or even just watch the floor show…;-)
Peppermill’s beautiful and modern Terrace Lounge has great bands, a super dance floor, and c(…)
Casual Chess Club
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Midnight Coffee Shop – Midtown
All levels welcome! Whether you’ve been playing your whole life or don’t know the rules come hang and sharpen your skills! Aiming to create a fun and casual environment for anyone to enjoy the game. Some chess boards will be provided but please bring one if you have it just in case 🙂
Meeting weekly Mondays 6:30pm-8:00pm
at Midnight Coffee Shop – MIDTOWN LOCATION.
1401 S Virginia St #250, Reno, N(…)
Pokemon Learn to Play – Game Kastle Reno
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 26th
◦ Where: Game Kastle (Reno)
Want to learn Pokemon? Come in and learn to play from long time players. They are very friendly and patient with new players.(…)
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 Reno, you can try out Visitrenotahoe.com, Sandsregency.com, or Visitrenotahoe.com.
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EPC Latin EDM Boiler Room
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Dead Ringer Analog Bar
Where We Unite Latin Vibes with EDM Feels
LATINO FRIDAYS
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Oak Room Lounge
Oak Room Lounge, Sparks, NV
Fri, Dec 27 at 10:00 PM PST
Biggest Little Collective Christmas
◦ When: Friday, Dec 27th
◦ Where: Dead Ringer Analog Bar
Merry Christmas from Biggest Little Collective! Bringing you a night of family and friends to finish off your holiday celebrations.
END OF YEAR
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Oak Room Lounge
Oak Room Lounge, Sparks, NV
Sat, Dec 28 at 10:00 PM PST
PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Reno, NV
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Reno, NV
PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training
Comedy in the Shadows at Underworld Distillery
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Underworld Distillery
Get ready to laugh your socks off at Comedy in the Shadows, where hilarious comedians will light up the stage at Underworld Distillery!
CAPM Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Reno, NV
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Reno, NV
CAPM Certification 4 Days Classroom Training
Data Analytics Certification Training in Reno, NV
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 24th
◦ Where: Reno, NV
Data Analytics Certification 4 Days Classroom Training
PMI-ACP 3 Days Classroom Certification Training in Reno, NV
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 25th
◦ Where: Reno, NV
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Reno Business: The Science Of Sales & Marketing – For Beginners!
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Reno
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Sparks Business: The Science Of Sales & Marketing – For Beginners!
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Sparks
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Sparks Professionals: Start Your Own Business? Or Remain a Corporate Citizen?
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Sparks
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Reno Professionals: Start Your Own Business? Or Remain a Corporate Citizen?
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Reno
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Reno Business: Top 7 Deadly Mistakes That will DESTROY Your New Business
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Reno
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Sparks Business: Top 7 Deadly Mistakes That will DESTROY Your New Business
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Sparks
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Ayurveda for Self Healing – Level 1 Training – Reno, NV (Online)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
◦ Where: Reno
Learn the basics of Ayurveda, diagnose yourself, and understand your unique features to make lifestyle changes to take care of yourself.
Reno, Nv,Brow Design, Lamination, Threading, Waxing & Tint Training!
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Regus – Reno – Mountain View Corporate
Exclusive Offer! If you’re looking to enter the beauty industry focusing on brows then this course is for you! Licensed School!
Healing Breathwork | Accelerate emotional and physical healing • Reno
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Soul Dimension
Release emotional blocks, physical tension, and accelerate physical and emotional healing in our online Healing Breathwork Session.
Reno, Nv,Everything Eyelash Training|6 Techniques|School of Glamology
◦ When: Monday, Dec 23rd
◦ Where: Regus – Reno – Mountain View Corporate
Being an employee working 40 hrs, brings in $400-600 Weekly! Being a Lash Boss Brings in $800-2000 a week in half the time!