Let’s explore social events in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Richmond
Tacky Lights Hike XXL and Cookie Swap
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Byrd Theater
Join the CVT tradition!! On this mega tacky lights hike we’ll see it all: museum district, the fan, Oregon Hill, downtown, Manchester and more! But the best part is, this is a walking COOKIE SWAP. That’s right, everyone attending will bring a batch of their finest homemade holiday offerings. During the hike we’ll take turns sampling cookies during one of our many cookie breaks! Bring a thermos of (…)
RVA Code & Coffee – December 21st, 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Gather Scott’s Addition – Office Space and Coworking
RVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It’s up to you! Some ideas for personal projects: build an app, write a blog, or go through programming exercises.
Bring a laptop computer and be a part of our (…)
Shut Up & Write!® VMFA
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Best Café
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10am, Saturday morning!
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you’ve written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing,(…)
Profs & Pints Richmond: The Ghosts of Christmas Past
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Triple Crossing Beer – Fulton
[Profs and Pints Richmond](https://www.profsandpints.com/richmond) presents: **“The Ghosts of Christmas Past,”** on the Victorian tradition of telling chilling tales over the holidays, with Joshua Barton, lecturer in English at Virginia Commonwealth University and scholar of horror.
[Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://profsandpints.ticketleap.com/chi(…)
Winter Solstice Cello and Singing Bowl Sound Meditation at Living Water
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Living Water
On the longest night of the year, we’ll gather for music, sound, and centering with a soundscape of interwoven singing bowls and cello with Annie and Elem.
As always, please bring any comforts you like! Yoga mats, blankets, pillows and bolsters are all welcome!
We will have tea, so you might consider bringing your favorite tea mug as well!
This is an appreciation donations event, because everyo(…)
Tacky Lights Hike- Midlothian
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Midlothian Mines Park
It’s Holiday time in RVA! So many lights, so little time. Flashlight hikes in December will visit the best and brightest that Richmond has to offer. This week we will follow the route used for the annual tacky Lights run. It is 4 miles and these homes go all out!! Bring a flashlight and wear your most festive hiking gear. Meet in the parking lot at Midlothian Mines park.
Distance: 4 miles
Terrain(…)
Dec 18 – 10 AM – Riverview Cemetery to Oregon Hill Hike
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Riverview Cemetery
We will access the North Bank Trail from [Riverview Cemetery](https://www.richmondcemeteries.org/riverview/) and follow it east to the for today’s 3.0 mile hike, most of which will be on riverside trails and urban environments. Some ability to negotiate rocky trails, roots, steep descents and narrow passages is desirable.
Our route on this mid-week hike is sure to find the service gate for [Holly(…)
December 20, 9 am – Byrd Park Walkabout
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: 2701 Police Memorial Way
What we’ll do:
We’ll meet near the benches at the start of the Vita Course near 2701 Police Memorial Way. Parking is available along Police Memorial Way and Spottswood Road. Our route will vary between the Vita Course, the lakes, the Carillon, the pump house, the Dogwood Dell trails, and the Boulevard Bridge. Sometimes we may even venture over to Maymont or Texas Beach. The distance covered will (…)
2024 Retrospective potluck
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Ippon Technologies
The year is coming to an end. Let’s celebrate the gains we had.
Come out to Ippon for a time of sharing and celebrating. If you can, bring some food, a refreshment, and a memory to share.
We’ll talk about what we each learned, experienced, and hope to do next year.
**Schedule**
5:45 pm – Doors Open / Social
6:30 pm – Meeting Start
7:30 pm – Wrap-up
8:00 pm – Prologue (Social in Scotts Addition)
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Tacky Light Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Chopt Creative Salad Co.
🎄✨ **Don’t Miss Trying to Adult RVA’s Most Magical Event of the Year!** ✨🎄
Get ready for the ultimate holiday adventure—the **Tacky Light Tour**! 🌟 This beloved Richmond tradition is back, and we’re taking it to the next level. Climb aboard a festive limo bus as we cruise through neighborhoods showcasing the most jaw-dropping, over-the-top holiday light displays you’ve ever seen. 🎅
From hous(…)
Holiday Party – White Elephant Gift Exchange
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Cabo Fish Taco
As we close out 2024, we are, again, holding a White Elephant Holiday party! Everyone has that crazy uncle, step-parent, or brother/sister that is tough to shop for. Great opportunity to cross that special someone off your list or keep a gift for yourself!! This year’s event will be held at Cabo Fish Taco in Scott’s Addition. I’ll grab a table (or tables) big enough to accommodate all that attend.(…)
Tuesday Night Spanish Conversation
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: The Veil Brewing Co. – Scott’s Addition
¡Hola, Amigos!
Join us after work for an hour of casual Spanish conversation practice. All skill levels are welcome, and this is a judgement free zone; speak as much or as little Spanish as you can, but also try challenging yourself as we all learn and improve our skills together!(…)
Happy Hour and Sketch Sesh
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: City Dogs – Fan
**Join local designers for a happy hour at City Dogs in the Fan!**
Come enjoy some cheap eats and beverage of choice. Bring your tablet, sketchbook, or favorite back of a napkin and sketch out ideas you’ve been working on, a project you’re stuck on, or something inspired by your fellow designers. I (Maddi) will bring name/pronoun stickers as well as some fun design prompts if you’re not sure what(…)
Northern Neck Toastmasters Club
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: undefined
Community club in a rural area. The club chartered in 2020 amid the pandemic after meeting in person for 2 years at Rappahannock Community College. Meetings are currently online via Zoom every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
Email: Cynthia Lewis at [email protected]
Website: https://northernnecktoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/(…)
RVAsec Monthly Meeting – December
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: undefined
**RVAsec Monthly** is Richmond’s unparalleled networking event for security professionals and anyone looking to break into the industry. Come by our relaxed meetings and socialize with others in the industry and have a beverage.
\*\* This event is not sponsored. Food and beverage is on your own \*\*
\*\* If you are interested in sponsoring please contact us \*\*
**Meeting Location**
TBD(…)
Cash – Flow Breakfast Club – Richmond VA – REI Education & Networking Event
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Paragon Place
**6806 Paragon Place, Ste. 300. Richmond, VA, 23230**
Richmond VA Real Estate Investors, Agents and Professionals!
Join the next Cash-Flow Breakfast Club for your area! This is the most unique real estate investor club, education, networking and mastermind event in the US!
**This is a 12 part education series with new topics every month.**
**This event is session 11 of 12!**
*(it’s ok to attend (…)
Pre-Holiday – Meet and Greet – 18 December 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Island Shrimp Co.
Before you head off for your Christmas and New Year’s activities, let’s get together and break bread and celebrate our successes of 2024 and our goals for 2025. Light refreshments will be provided. Get there early!(…)
Weekly Adult Recess Meetup 😀
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: undefined
Welcome, playful friend!!! 😀 We are so excited to welcome you in, for the first time or the 50th.
*We meet by the basketball courts at Battery Park. There is a GroupMe. When you attend for the first time, ask to be added if you’d like. :)*
This group started organically on a beautiful night in August of 2023 and is based on the premise that adults don’t play enough. We gather for fun, goofiness(…)
Metaphysical Talk and Mead
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Black Heath Meadery
# **Join us for an evening of metaphysical talk, spiritual exploration and mead! Curious about Energy and how energy works, healing through the power of the mind and much more! Meet like-minded people and talk about thoughts, ideas or just come with questions. Based on the group discussion and time allowed, Ernesto and Sagnite will then take you on a short Sound/ Reiki session to explore things wi(…)
Open Craft Night
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: HackRVA Makerspace
Come on over to HackRVA’s new location and hangout and work on a craft you’ve started, or want to start, or come dream big ideas with us.
Crafting includes all sorts from yarn and textiles like knitting, crocheting, rug -tufting, or visible mending; all the way to building Lego sets or leather working!
While not necessarily a planned time to teach how to use equipment at Hack, it can be if a mem(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Richmond 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 Richmond on Visitrichmond.co.uk, Whatsonlive.co.uk, or Richmond.com.
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RVA LIVE!! Thee Inaugural Who’s Who Holiday Affair
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Main Street Station
Celebrate in style with the best of RVA at our 1st ever Who’s Who Holiday Affair! We promise you it’s gonna be a show you don’t wanna miss.
Kappa Khristmas Kocktails ‘24
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Main Street Station Shed
Join us for RVA’s Premier Holiday Party! Kappa Khristmas Kocktails (K3 ’24) Don’t miss out on the holiday cheer and festivities as we party.
NAUGHTY or NICE?
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Foundation
Naughty or Nice? Join us Dec 20, 9PM-2AM at The Foundation for vibes by Jae Slimm, Key The DJ & Lil Lou!
Bach by Candlelight
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Church of the Holy Comforter
Elegant and emotional music from J. S. Bach’s solo cello suites and violin partitas, played in the glow of candlelight.
Eras On Ice (Wednesday Night)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: SkateNation Plus
Join us for our Wednesday Night Holiday Show! Show time is 6:00PM
HBCU Holiday Kickoff ft: The Chan Hall Experience WSG Vocalist Joselyn Best
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Tin Pan
ft: The Chan Hall Experience WSG Vocalist Joselyn Best
New York City Bus Trip – December 21, 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Target
Come join us as we start our annual day trips to NYC! Join family & friends for a great 24 – hour adventure in the Big Apple!
2024 Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Richmond by Bar Crawl LIVE
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Liquid 2.0
Join us for the Richmond Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl 2024! The city’s most merriest Christmas Bar Crawl Richmond has ever seen.
The KOS Band Holiday Show
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The Tin Pan
The KOS Band appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA
4th Annual Christmas Gala
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Cultural Center of India
Get ready for the ultimate holiday celebration at our 4th Annual Christmas Gala! Let’s make this year’s event the best one yet!
CLASS ACTION: Stand-Up Showcase #2
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Coalition Theater
Featuring the Coalition’s latest class of Stand-Up 101 Students!
American Tune: Simon, Croce, & Taylor feat: Tom Glynn
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: The Tin Pan
American Tune appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA
Exit 245
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: The Tin Pan
Exit 245 appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA
Naughty or Nice 2 @ HOF Scott’s Addition
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Hofheimer Building
Come join us at Naughty or Nice 2 @ HOF Scott’s Addition for a fun-filled night of deciding who’s been good or bad this year!
CLASS ACTION: Improv Showcase #2
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Coalition Theater
Featuring the Coalition’s latest class of Improv 101 Students!
Craig & DayDay Christmas Party
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: 4360 S Laburnum Ave
Christmas party at Ephoria Bar & Lounge
The Weary World Rejoices Tour 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Grace Community Baptist Church
Join Kenny & Claire at Grace Community Baptist Church in Henrico, Va! Doors open at 6:00PM. A love offering will be taken for the artist.
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The Answer Brewpub
Join us for a festive cookie decorating class in Richmond, VA
Crown Check Dialogue Mixer
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Hidden Spot RVA ~ All Inclusive Event Center~
Let’s Step Into The New Year
With Inspiration, Connection & Purpose.
BROKEN BREAD MINISTRIES CHRISTMAS SNEAKER BALL
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: 1440 N Laburnum Ave
Come celebrate Christmas with Broken Bread Ministries at our Sneaker Ball, where we’ll dance, eat, and spread holiday cheer in style!