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
Reno Truckee River Trail
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Wingfield Park
Let’s gather at Wingfield Park by the stage and take an easy 3.5 mile walk along the Truckee River to Idlewild Park and back.
Dress for the conditions of the day.
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Reno Board Game Group
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: 299 E Plumb Ln
What: Join in on a variety of board games in a public place. Casual board games will be provided, but feel free to bring any quick easy to learn games!
Where: Reno Public Market upstairs (299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502)
When: Every other Tuesday at 7PM
Cost: Only if you buy food/drink from the vendors at the Reno Public Market.(…)
Arts & Drafts | Crafting at Pignic Pub & Patio
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Pignic Pub & Patio
***\*\*\*You do NOT need to reserve a spot on Meetup to join this event, if the event is full, you are still welcome to join us!***
Arts & Drafts is a roving, micro-market and craft night. We pop up to your favorite local bars (and bring crafts!)
What can you do at Arts & Drafts?
* Grab a drink from Pignic’s awesome selection
* Make your own easy DIY craft (TBD!)
* Shop the micro-market, featur(…)
Rosewood Nature Study Area Lunch & Learn
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Rosewood Nature Study Area
Hello Friends! Please join us on a walking tour at the Rosewood Nature Study Area (Hidden Valley area of Reno), a beautiful 219-acre marshland that is being actively restored and studied by Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation staff & AmeriCorps members. There are roughly 2.5 miles of trails that are partially paved with some areas of smoothed gravel. We will have a quick visit to the Visitor Center t(…)
Horseman’s Park Hike (Steamboat Ditch Trail)
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Horsemans Park
Bring a sandwich and we’ll have lunch at one of the picnic tables at the park. Then we’ll walk a section of the Steamboat Ditch trail, starting from Horseman’s Park. You’ll be required to sign a waiver at the trailhead. Please click on this link to review the Sierra Club Sign-Up and Participant Agreement on pages 3-4 before you RSVP: [https://bit.ly/3zN1Jl0](https://bit.ly/3zN1Jl0)
**Adults Only*(…)
Dinner at Washoe Public House
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Washoe Public House
Dine with us at this popular restaurant serving new American fare.(…)
Reno Real Estate Investors
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: The Ant Space CoWorking in Sparks, Nevada
Every Real Estate investment starts with finding the deal. Hosted by Alex Ficco of Reno Area Home Buyers, this meetup is geared towards finding off market discounted deals, putting the deal together, funding, flipping, and wholesaling – value and actionable steps you can implement today.
Text 775 577 7544 with any issues
Topic:
**TBA**
6:00pm – Attendee Introductions
6:20pm – Topic Discussion
7(…)
Beer-Mosa Yoga in South Reno
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Pinon Bottle South
Do you love beer? Mimosas? How about Yoga?
Join Coach Caren, owner of Kaia FIT Sierra, in a ***FREE***, hourlong Beer-Mosa Yoga session at Piñon Bottle (15415 Wedge Pkwy. #100) in south Reno! We’ll be there at 11 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month.
Don’t worry … we won’t make you chug while you chaturanga. This is an all-abilities-welcome yoga workout that gives you opportunities to sip(…)
Burgers and more at Brews Bros in the Eldorado Hotel
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: The Brew Brothers
By request of good members. Great idea!! Let’s have more Wednesday Night Out at Brews Bros, after craft cocktails at Happyhour (posted separately), In the Eldorado Hotel (Mezzanine). We’ll gather for great brews and other fun bevs, maybe some good music.
Website: https://www.caesars.com/eldorado-reno/restaurants/brew-brothers .(…)
Special request–New date–Let’s try the foods of India again.
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: India Kabab and Curry
I’ve often been requested to add a meal again at one of the Reno restaurants featuring the foods of India. Let’s return to the daily lunch at India Kabab and Curry on So Virginia in Midtown.
Website: http://indiakababcurry.com/ https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/7/d/c/600_462918396.jpeg(…)
Steamboat Ditch.
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: undefined
Easy hike 6 miles out and back with 2,5 to 3 mile/hr pace
Please assess your level of fitness before you RSVP.
We will hike behind a neighborhood about 0,5 miles, cross Hunter creek, and then follow the ditch with view of Truckee River, Mayberry Park and hills on other side.
Meet at a small parking lot 39°29’40.1″N 119°52’55.7″W
near address 20 Woodchuck Cir, Reno
Dogs are welcome
Because of c(…)
HappyHour at new Coyote Saloon–and can stay for the music and dancing!
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Coyote Saloon
Recently opened to fantastic reviews on Google and Yelp, Coyote Saloon on Kietzke near 2nd St has a great fun HappyHour 3-6, live music, great food trucks, sports, dancing bartenders, and on Fridays they start their line dancing at 530pm.
Requested by new member Kathy OA and several other members like it too. We’ll start with this early time and return for a full evening next month.
Great cool we(…)
Reno Spanish Social Club
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Buenos Grill
Únase a nosotros para comer y charlar:)(…)
By request–Thursday Evening Ole’ or American, at Pancho and Willie’s
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Pancho & Willie’s Restaurant–Western Village
By request of a nice newer member…Lets continue another fun week of Meetup, and have fun at Pancho & Willie’s great restaurant inside the Western Village Hotel of Sparks.
Half the menu is super Mexican food with tons of choices, while the other half has all-American fare, from ribs to steaks to pasta to fish. All with great margaritas, excellent beer and wine selections and cool specialty drink(…)
Casual Chess Club
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ 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(…)
Tarot Class
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Earthe Energe
Tarot Circle
Facilitator: Aaron Lozano
When: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month 10:30am-12:30pm.
Where: Earthe Energe 1023 N. Rock Blvd Sparks NV 89431
Cost: $20
Forms of payments accepted: Cash, credit cards, or Venmo
Attendees can RSVP through Meetup or call cell phone number (805) 760-8697. Drop-ins are always welcome.
Details: The class begins with Q&A, moves into a small lesson on Tarot car(…)
Free cross-training workout in South Reno
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Kaia FIT Sierra – South Reno
Kaia FIT Sierra is hosting a FREE Cross-Training workout at its South Reno studio! This workout is accessible for all ability levels!
Bring friends and family! Men, women and children are all welcome!
Join us at 8:15 a.m. at the South Reno studio (75 E. Patriot Blvd. #6)!
Please RSVP in advance: [tinyurl.com/KaiaSierraSchedule](http://tinyurl.com/KaiaSierraSchedule)
If you’re not a member of K(…)
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Reno Buddhist Center
Please join us for yoga & meditation Thursdays at 5:30 pm. The venue is in the basement of the Buddhist Center, Taylor St entrance. Mats, bolsters and blankets available. Donations of 10+$ graciously accepted.(…)
Short and Sweet Shamanic Clearing Sessions
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ 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(…)
Healings by REIKI AND SHAMAN ENERGY PRACTITIONER – Peggy Lakey
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ 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 $(…)
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.
RELATED: How to Meet People in Reno, Nevada
INFEKT
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Cargo : Whitney Peak Hotel
RVLTN presents INFEKT at Cargo Concert Hall!
Beats Antique w/ Dimond Saints at Cargo
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Cargo : Whitney Peak Hotel
Beats Antique makes a triumphant return after a SIX YEAR HIATUS on January 23rd, 2025 to Cargo Concert Hall w/ special guest Dimond Saints.
NAIOP Developers Forum 2025
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Join us to hear from a panel of industry experts with insight on our regional commercial real estate market.
Lee Reynolds at Dead Ringer
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Dead Ringer Analog Bar
Desert Hearts dad Lee Reynolds returns to Dead Ringer in Reno on January 25, 2025.
J. Stalin’s Birthday Bash in Reno!!!
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Sucias
Catch the Livewire General live in Action Saturday December 14th at Sucias (Previously The Bliuebird.)
Beats Antique at Cargo Concert Hall
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Cargo : Whitney Peak Hotel
Fresh Bakin’ and Cargo Concert Hall Presents Beats Antique!
Likybo Live! Reno NV (Hit Single “Kraazy”)
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Sucias
Get ready for a wild night with Likybo Live in Reno, NV, performing his hit single “Kraazy” – it’s gonna be lit! (Get Your Tickets Now!)
Beats Antique Pre-Party Bellydance Workshop with Zoe Jakes!
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: The Reno Empire
Get hyped and make new friends for this one time bellydance workshop with the legendary Zoe Jakes of Beats Antique.
Sauerkraut 101
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Rail City Garden Center
Learn how to make delicious sauerkraut at home!
May Erlewine and The Wildwoods
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: The Virgil – Reno Wedding Venue | Parties & Events
Come enjoy May Erlewine and The Wildwoods at The Virgil! Doors open at 5:30 PM show begins at 6:30 PM. Concert is open to all ages.
New Moon Art: January 2025 – IN-PERSON
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: 5480 Reno Corporate Dr
Longings Mandala and Word of the Year
LT Automotive Presents Reno Ice Raiders vs Fort Worth Barracudas
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Reno Ice – The Jennifer M. O’Neal Community Ice Arena
The Fort Worth boys are coming up from the Lone Star State to once again be shown the hospitality that the Biggest Little City is known for.
Comedy Night at Ole Bridge Pub
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: Ole Bridge Pub
The best comedians in northern Nevada assemble for a night of hilarious fun, pints, cocktails! Mondays are tough- come hang out and unwind.
Visioning Love in 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Reno
Experience guided practices to inspire a series of breakthroughs in your love life, so that you can manifest love in 2025!
Mountain Pose Yoga Sound Meditation
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Mountain Pose Yoga
Join us for a rejuvenating sound bath meditation, where tranquility meets mesmerizing vibrations.
SLOW: A Somatic Yoga
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Sweet Apple Yoga
Somatic Yoga is a transformative method designed to reawaken your mind’s control of movement flexibility and overall health.
Reno Job Fair – Reno Career Fair (Employer Registration)
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Reno
Discover Tomorrow’s Talent
Sparks Job Fair – Sparks Career Fair (Employer Registration)
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Sparks
Discover Tomorrow’s Talent
Reno Leaders: 7 Secrets for Your Leadership Success They Won’t Teach You!
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ 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 Leaders: 7 Secrets for Your Leadership Success They Won’t Teach You!
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ 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!!!