Let’s explore social events in Rochester, NY 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 Rochester where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Rochester
Let’s Go to the Record Archive Happy Hour
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Record Archive
This Wednesday it’s The Cool Club and The Lipker Sisters. I have not seen them, have you?
The Happy Hour is from 6-8 but I have this for a half hour early to get a good spot and whatnot. It doesn’t look like they are big on food, so you might want to eat first. I will check on that and edit this accordingly.(…)
Friendsgiving (Tentative)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: undefined
Gauging interest. This would be in my apartment building downtown near Parcel 5. I have a common room where I can fit a few dozen people. In events I have done before, there have been people doing board games, video games, hanging out and food. If I get like ten or more people, I’ll schedule it for good and we can figure out who can bring what. If not, I’ll think of something else to do this day.(…)
Heavy Bone and the Good Time Zydeco Band at Abilene Bar and Lounge!
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Abilene Bar and Lounge
Doors 4pm, Music 7:30pm
Heavy Bone and the Good Times Zydeco Band
Heavy Bone and the Good Times Zydeco Band – Upstate NY’s next-gen Zydeco band from in and around Ithaca. The rhythms of Zydeco are deep-rooted in each member, flowing from their listening & dancing to Preston and Keith Frank lay down real deal Creole Zydeco at the Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance in Trumansburg. H(…)
Absolution by Alice McDermott
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Irondequoit Public Library
We are a friendly group and we have great book discussions! Come and join us!(…)
Trivia at ROAR
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: ROAR
Trivia at ROAR
Wednesday, November 20th
6-7:30 pm
Trivia like never before!
Prizes after every round
Food and drink specials nightly
I will get a table at 5.
Join me for food and happy hour!!!
Waiver:
By attending this event you are voluntarily participating in a scheduled activity of the Mature Singles Making New Friends Group with the knowledge that there may be some risk involved and hereby a(…)
Highland Crossings Trail & St. John’s Arbor Trail Hike.
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Brighton Town Park
**Hike Name:** **Highland Crossings Trail & St. John’s Arbor Trail.**
**Hike Date:** Saturday November 23, 10 a.m.
**Difficulty/Terrain:** Easy/moderate.
**Distance:** \~3 mile hike.
**Where to Park/Meet:** Meet in Brighton Town Park, 777 Westfall Rd, Brighton (The turn into the park is onto Haudenosaunee Trail off Westfall Road.) (Click on the map for location and directions.)
**Hike Leader:** **(…)
Game Night at Radio Social
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Radio Social
Hi Guys,
Welcome to Game Night at Radio Social. Radio Social game night is like no other! We will have over 100 different playable games. We have a lot of outdoor and Indoor games to enjoy. Join us every other Wednesday for games at Radio Social. Bring yourself or bring a group! Everyone is welcome. You all are welcome anytime during the night. We also will be featuring a game every Radio Social (…)
Grand Hunt
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Comics Etc
D&D 5e Adventure Plus 5e(2024)
The hunt is an ancient tradition on Mere Ultima. No one knows how far back it goes. But occasionally, rulers reserve the hunt for those who have rebelled against them to be hunted to extinction. It’s the most severe punishment the law allows. Members of your family have been implicated in a plot to overthrow the established rulers and they have seen fit to impost th(…)
TUSK: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Kodak Center
Playing the hits and deep cuts spanning the careers of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Fleetwood Mac, **TUSK** has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as **The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute**. Five pro musicians turned into masters of their trade through decades of individual music study, live performance, creative risk, and devotion to the art. TUSK features note-perfect renditions of bo(…)
Cacao Ceremony
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center
This ceremony helps us shift into a grounded space, opening our hearts to receive new opportunities. We gather and sit together in a quiet place, sip on cacao, meditate, journal, and open our heart to possibilities. Please bring a journal.
Sat Nov 23, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Healthy Alternatives Wellness Center
4358 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14622.
3 minutes from the 590 / 104 expressway
Regular $25
*(…)
Trivia @ Tin Cup Social. Please Join Us!
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Tin Cup Social
JAB Trivia starts around 7 until 9-ish. 4 person team max so we’ll probably have to break into 2 teams. New attendees welcome.(…)
Real Estate Investors Coffee Club (A FFREIA & National REIA Group)
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: New City Cafe & Roastery
NEW DAY, SAME PLACE, SAME GREAT NETWORKING! Start your week off right with a cup of coffee and talk real estate every MONDAY at 7:30AM!
Coffee Club is a casual networking event where individuals involved in real estate investing of any kind can get together and talk shop among like-minded people.
Free for everyone, come as you are.
Currently located at the New City Cafe & Roastery at 441 Parsel(…)
Sip n Stitch Saturdays
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Boulder Coffee Co Cafe and Lounge
Let’s start our Saturdays with some coffee, yarn, and great company ^_^
Bring your WIPs to work on, or some FOs to show off, and maybe make some BFFs in the process 😀
We usually start out on the couches, but may move to tables if need be. Look for our ROC SnB sign or simply a group of stitchers stitchin’ ^_\~
Duration is set at 2 hrs, but end time is flexible.
Hope to see you there!
(These m(…)
Volunteer with Flower City Pickers
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: City of Rochester Public Market
# **Can you share a couple of hours with us on a Saturday afternoon?**
Join the fun and volunteer with us!
Flower City Pickers’ mission is to support the local community with free food through the recovery and redistribution of safe but otherwise landfill-bound food.
By enriching other hunger relief agencies and local farms, Flower City Pickers strives to establish and grow a platform for waste(…)
Monthly meeting
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Innovative Solutions
TBD
Location Information:
Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84930907382?pwd=eFk0a2ErL2RtS1FuYnk4Z2dhMWo0Zz09
Passcode
832077
and
Innovative HQ
4545 East River Road
Suite 100
West Henrietta, NY 14586
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Learn Tai Chi – South Wedge Mission
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Southwedge Mission Church
Experience the harmonious blend of gentle movements, deep breathing, and mindfulness to enhance your physical and mental well-being. This event is suitable for all levels, beginners are welcome! You should leave this session feeling relaxed and invigorated!
Let’s come together to destress, improve our balance, find inner peace, and connect with nature. The session will include a fusion of Tai Chi(…)
Saturday Gaming at Bill Gray’s
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Bill Gray’s (Greece)
Reoccurring Saturday gaming at the Bill Gray’s in Greece. Meetup is scheduled every 4th Saturday of the month.
We’re always located in the reserved party room by the registers.
Our group plays modern strategy and thematic board games, however we are always welcome for new members new to the hobby.
Recommendations are welcome for games and should be done if scheduling a longer board game to fill(…)
Strategy Game Saturdays @ GLG!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Great Lakes Gaming
$25/player gets an all day pass & free drink.
Call ahead and reserve a spot for $5 off! (585) 604-9626
For beginners and veterans, this is a fun chill night to meet fellow Civilization, Stellaris, Age of Empires & More players. Play and learn together!(…)
Inductive Bible Study
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: ECBC Inductive Bible Study
Now on Zoom… give us your contact info on our website and we will send you an invite. Great prayer meeting, inductive bible studies and fellowship! Hope to see ya there! Much love in Christ, Pastor gary
Hi 🙂 , you are invited to an exciting inductive Bible Study through the book of Genesis Thursday nights, 7 pm at 3910 Buffalo Rd. In Rising Talents Dance Studio. Hope to see ya 🙂 many blessing(…)
Exciting Bible Study
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: ECBC Inductive Bible Study
Hi, you are invited to an exciting inductive Bible Study through the book of Genesis Thursday nights, 7 pm. Hope to see ya 🙂 many blessings, gary(…)
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 Rochester, you can try out Visitrochester.com, Daytrippingroc.com, or Rochesterfirst.com.
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An Acoustic Evening with MATISYAHU
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: 1048 University Ave
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music with Matisyahu!
Nothing But R&B with special guest NIVEA!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Water Street Music Hall
Get ready for a soulful night of pure R&B bliss with fabulous NIVEA! Sat November 23rd, 2024 | 8pm | 21+
Silent Disco – November 22nd – Rochester, NY
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Photo City Music Hall
Get ready to groove at the most happening Silent Disco in town!
McQuaid Jesuit Presents All Quiet on the Western Front
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: McQuaid Jesuit High School, South Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA
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Pretty Kitties Burlesque: It’s About Time!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Rose Room
Join the Pretty Kitties (and some special guests) for a jam-packed burlesque variety show – it’s about time!
Ethics and Boundaries in Mental Health Care
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Buckland Park Lodge
This course meets the license continuing education requirements for LMSW, LCSW, and LMHC.
TILLERMAN
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Eagle Vale Golf Club
TILLERMAN (the music of YUSUF / CAT STEVENS), featuring Steve Bartolotta & Tim Joel Henke
And a Special Acoustic Performance by JOE FORNIERI
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé!
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Marketview Liquor
We will climb the amazing quality ladder of wines from Nouveau to Beaujolais to Beaujolais-Villages!
Comedy on East- Stand Up at Veneto
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Veneto Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta
Veneto hosts an Excellent Lineup of Comedians alongside delicious food and drinks in a private space
Charcuterie & Cider Pairing Class
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Pomona at Blue Barn
Pomona is excited to announce in collaboration with Partyman Catering, our very first Charcuterie & Cider Pairing Class!
Economic Development Summit Expo
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: ARTISANworks
2024 Economic Development Expo on Nov 21 in Rochester! Empower your business—connect with funders, network, and unlock growth. Free entry!
Miss Emily
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: 75 Stutson Street
International Soul/Blues powerhouse Miss Emily returns to Rochester. Jazz Generation to open with their immense versatility of styles.
Tasting Series: Weller Bourbon
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Daily Refresher
A guided whiskey tasting focus on the different styles offered by Weller’s Distillery.
Danceland with Flying Boxcar
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: The Club at Water Street
Danceland | Wed Nov 20 | The Club at Water Street | 7PM | 18+ | Feat. Flying Boxcar
Rochester Speed Dating – Singles Age 45-59 ♥ in Walwort New York
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: K2 Brothers Brewing @ Freewill
Meet up to 12 potential matches. Join the thousands of people that have found LOVE at our events. Will you be our next success story?
Michael Charles 40th Anniversary Tour
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: 75 Stutson Street
Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Michael Charles is back in Rochester delighting his audience with his vast of hits spanning 40 years.
French Intermediate Community Course
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Golisano Academic Center Room 375
Venez pratiquer votre français avec d’autres passionnés dans une ambiance conviviale et interactive !
Restorative Acupuncture & Healing SoundBath
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Rochester Community Acupuncture
Acupuncture + Sound Bath = AcuSound!
Restorative acupuncture accompanied by a tranquil, meditative live ambient sound bath by Harold Taddy.
Rochester Business: The Science Of Sales & Marketing – For Beginners!
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Rochester
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!
Rochester Professionals: Start Your Own Business? Or Remain a Corporate Citizen?
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Rochester
OnLine, OnDemand, EverGreen & No Waiting! Start learning as soon as you register! Take it whenever you want! As many times as you want!!!