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.
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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond
Bingo Beer Co. Scott’s Addition
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Bingo Beer Company
Join us for another meetup where you can casually meet new friends and make connections.
Bingo Beer Co. in Scott’s Addition has a selection of beer, barfood, and a fun space full of pinball machines and pool tables. We plan to gathered outside if the weather is nice.
You don’t have to show up on time, or stay the whole duration. You can come late or leave early, we will be happy to see you. Howe(…)
How to Save + Make a Fortune in Taxes: 1031’s, Depreciation + Self Directed IRAs
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Common House Richmond
**Did you know your retirement account is good for more than investing in mutual funds?**
And did you know the government actually encourages you to make more money on your rental portfolio?
Come out to hear more about making the tax code work for you and creative uses for your IRA that can super-charge your tax-deferred savings, making it easier to invest with other deal-makers.
Come for the t(…)
Pinky’s for Cocktails
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Pinky’s
Pinky’s in Scott’s Addition, we will be having this event on Thursday Nov 21st the week before Thanksgiving. Pinky’s is a little more upscale than our typical dive bar Thursdays. Pinky’s is more like a cocktail bar and a modern Mediterranean Cuisine place. If you are new to the group you will recognize me because I’ll have on my green Glen Allen hat (see photos) and I’m white, bald and bearded.
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RVAsec Monthly Meeting – November
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Lalo’s Pinches Tacos
**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**
[Lalo’s Pinc(…)
Evening at a Speakeasy
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Grandstaff & Stein Book Sellers
Step back in time with us for a classy night out at **Grandstaff & Stein**, Richmond’s premier speakeasy! Known for its seasonal menu and expertly crafted cocktails, this unique venue is the perfect spot for an unforgettable evening. The secret to entering? You’ll need a **password** to unlock the door and access the hidden world inside!
Once inside, you’ll be treated to an atmosphere that blends(…)
Nov 19, 10am ~ Hike Bryan Park
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Joseph Bryan Park
Fall is the best in VA so come out and enjoy a fall hike with fabulous folks at Bryan Park in Richmond. This is an easy to moderately paced walk of approximately 3 miles. There are paved roads and maintained trails with very little elevation.
Bring your leashed and well behaved dog to walk along with us.
HOW TO FIND US: We will meet at the parking lot across the street from Shelter #1. How to ge(…)
Shut Up & Write!® VMFA
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ 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,(…)
Cash – Flow Breakfast Club – Richmond VA – REI Education & Networking Event
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ 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 10 of 12!**
*(it’s ok to attend (…)
Flashlight hike – Monument Avenue
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Monroe Park
Dark and cold season has arrived. Let’s keep busy and active and have some fun during the week. Grab a flashlight and we’ll explore some paved routes until spring and sunshine comes back. If you have any suggestions/requests for flashlight hike locations please let us know and we’ll get it on the schedule.
This week we will explore Monument Avenue – 2 miles up and 2 miles back!
Distance: 3-4 mil(…)
VMFA Jazz Night
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: VA Museum Fine Arts
Join me for the VMFA jazz night 🎷🎸🥁
Museum will be open until 9.
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium
Band description:
My Son the Doctor plays an infectiously danceable mix of Eastern European, Balkan, and Mediterranean folk music, with an emphasis on Yiddish, Hebrew, and Romani traditions. Get ready for dance tunes, Yiddish folk and theater songs, contemporary and trad(…)
Data Validation Using JSON Schema
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Ippon Technologies
Join us for a fun and practical talk about using JSON Schema to validate your data! We’ll dive into how JSON Schema can help you define the structure and rules for your data, making sure it’s clean and reliable. Whether you’re working with APIs or just want to keep your data in check, we’ll share tips, tricks, and real-world examples to help you get the most out of JSON Schema. Perfect for develop(…)
Tuesday Night Spanish Conversation
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ 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!(…)
Pow Wow at VMFA
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: VA Museum Fine Arts
Join VMFA for a free community celebration of Indigenous cultures at VMFA this Native American Heritage Month!
 On Sat, Nov 23, enjoy a culturally enriching Family Powwow co-hosted by VMFA and Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival ([PRS Film Festival](https://www.facebook.com/prsfilmfest?__cft__[0]=AZUyB3KcRKKepKAztdifhPXfVxRD5-f(…)
Open Craft Night
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ 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(…)
Wicked (2024)
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Movieland At Boulevard Square
It’s been over twenty years since Wicked opened on Broadway. Finally, we get part one of this eventual two part film adaptation!
“Elphaba, an ostracized but defiant girl born with green skin, and Glinda, a privileged aristocrat born popular, become extremely unlikely friends in the magical Land of Oz. As the two girls struggle with their opposing personalities, their friendship is tested as both (…)
RVA’s Bitcoin and Blockchain November Meetup!
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Black Iris Gallery
Whether you’re a seasoned HODLer or a curious newbie, this meetup is for you! This is a casual gathering for those who want to discuss all things Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Crypto.
There will be no formal presentations or speeches, just good old-fashioned conversation and camaraderie. So, come as you are, bring your friends, and share your thoughts, insights, and stories about the world of blockcha(…)
Pre-Holiday – Meet and Greet – 22 November 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Harry’s at Hofheimer
If this election season has shown us anything, it is that we need to create safe spaces to develop professional and social relationships in our community. Join us for a casual afterwork gathering before Thanksgiving.
Happy hour is from 4-6pm. I’ll be there at 5pm.(…)
Living by Design
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Social52 Kitchen & Craft Bar
AQAL- Ken Wilbur
Levels of development and maturity
https://youtu.be/kse87ocS0Uo?si=RLFnFXV9KKS8Lakn(…)
Bryan Park Monthly Stream Clean-Up
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Bryan Park
Join Friends of Bryan Park on November 23rd from 9-11am to clean streams throughout the park. Please meet at Shelter 1 at 9:00 am.
NOTE: The November cleanup will be on Nov 23rd, the 4th Saturday of the month, to avoid the Richmond Marathon on Nov 16th.
Margaret will be putting the kayak in at Jordan Branch and anyone wishing to bring a kayak and join is welcomed. There are numerous areas along (…)
Volunteer: Lasagna Love!!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Sarah Garland Jones Center
Here’s a fun opportunity to give back in our community. Lasagna Love, an organization i volunteer with on occasion, is doing two group cookoff events and the goal is to make at least 75 lasagna’s to help cover some of Richmond’s backlog.
There are several ways that you can help out:
▪️Sign up to participate in the cookoff, there are 2 dates: Saturday November 16 and Saturday November 23. Signup G(…)
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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Emo Night Karaoke Richmond 11/22 & 11/23 @ hardywood
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Hardywood Park Craft Brewery – Richmond
Emo Night Karaoke Richmond11/22 & 11/23 @ hardywood
Fallout Presents: Detox
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Fallout RVA
Fallout Presents: Detox from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5 & All Stars Season 2
Blueprint to Millions for Real Estate Agents | Henrico, VA
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Courtyard Richmond Northwest/Short Pump
Real estate success: Efficient scheduling, systems, and smart investments drive growth in lead gen, CRM, and team building.
Sigma Night On The Town 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Dewey Gottwald Center
Let’s paint the town Sigma style at Sigma Night On The Town 2024, where the fun never stops!
2024 VCCJA Conference:
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: 555 E Canal St
We’re back for another conference with great workshops, speakers, events, and in-person social networking.
“WIGGLERS” PREMIERE : A HORROR NIGHT IN NOVEMBER
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Byrd Theatre
The premiere of Seyla Hossaini’s “WIGGLERS” a 23 minute horror/comedy, ft. short films “THE DIRT EATER”, “TRADERS” & “DOCTOR DRAIN BRAIN”
Joyful Voices Concert Singin’ to the World!
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Salisbury Presbyterian Church
Join us for Singin’ to the World at Salisbury Presbyterian Church, presented by Joyful Voices Chorus—a community of singers with Alzheimer’s
Bill Frisell Trio ft: Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: The Tin Pan
Bill Frisell Trio appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA
Jimmy Webb
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Tin Pan
Jimmy Webb appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA
The Great RVA Bake Off – 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: 1707 Westover Hills Blvd
Your favorite RVA Celebrities will team up with Tablespoons’ Cookie Crew in the ultimate challenge to take home the trophy and the glory.
Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Uptown Alley Richmond
The Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience is coming to Uptown Alley on Saturday, November 23rd from 3pm – 6pm – ALL AGES!
The Skip Castro Band
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Tin Pan
The Skip Castro Band appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA
Damn The Banjos ft. Michael McAdam
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Tin Pan
Damn The Banjos appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA
TrapxCanvas – Richmond
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Four Points by Sheraton Richmond Airport
WE CAPTURE THE MOMENT, IN THE MOMENT, EVERY MOMENT. WE’RE THE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR.
FPA of Central Virginia Membership Meeting- 11/20/24
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Westwood Club
Join us for the FPA of Central Virginia Membership Meeting on November 20th, where we’ll gather in person for networking and presentations
Legacy Band at Vagabond 11/23/24!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Vagabond
Legacy Band returns to Vagabond on Saturday, November 23rd! The Rabbit Hole will open at 8:30pm. Happy Hour upstairs begins at 5:00pm!
Holiday Charcuterie Workshop with Truckle Cheesemongers
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Virago Spirits
Join us for a festive and delicious evening of charcuterie board building at our Holiday Charcuterie Workshop with Truckle Cheesemongers!
KONTRAVOID/ MVTANT/ STEPHANIE/ THE TREASURY 11/21 @ COBRA CABANA
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: 901 W Marshall St
Kontravoid, Mvtant, Stephanie & The Treasury November 21st! at Cobra Cabana.
Vanessa Collier
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Tin Pan
Vanessa Collier appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA
Holiday Wine Tasting & Sale
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Union Market
Come find your favorite wines for celebrating this holiday season!