Let’s explore social events in Sacramento, CA 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 Sacramento where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Sacramento
Board Games @ Kupro’s
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Kupros Crafthouse
Hi Newbies!
Come join us for a night of food and drinks, good conversation, and board games.
There will be a variety of games going at once, so feel free to join a table where space is available or start your own. You’re more than welcome to bring your own games.
Because we always want to be welcomed back, it is **strongly encouraged for attendees to make a food or drink purchase** to support K(…)
SacTech Social January 2025 Meetup
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Hop Gardens
* **IMPORTANT:** To attend, you **must** be a member of the SacTech community and have accepted our code of conduct.
**IF YOU ARE NOT YET A MEMBER, PLEASE GO HERE: [https://sac-tech.com/](https://sac-tech.com/) (Signup is free)**
Come join our incredible group of folks to learn about tech, meet new friends, start collaborations and maybe even find a job or hire a new dev!
SacTech Social is an in(…)
Real Estate Investor Meet Up – Industry TOP PRODUCING Panel!
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Crawdad’s on the River
🎉 **Kick Off the New Year with Industry Insights!** 🎉
Start 2025 strong by gaining valuable knowledge from some of the top producers in our industry! Join us for an evening of inspiration, networking, and learning as industry professionals share their experiences and strategies in the investor market.
📅 **Date:** Wednesday, January 22, 2025
⏰ **Time:** 6:00 PM
📍 **Location:** Crawdads on the R(…)
Dinner!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Tapa the World
Let’s meet for dinner! Will I finally break my streak of choosing rainy, cold, or 105 degree days for us to meet?? Come find out 😉
See you there!(…)
Board Games at Hop Gardens
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Hop Gardens
Join us at Hop Gardens for board games and beer! Feel free to bring your favorite games, or simply bring yourself. To help support the venue, don’t forget to buy something when you’re there! Remember to update your RSVP if you are unable to make it.
Thanks!(…)
THE ROOM NEXT DOOR – Groups’ 17th Anniversary
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: Tower Theater
WHAT: Celebrate our Group’s 17th Anniversary and MLK Day.
MOVIE: THE ROOM NEXT DOOR, Info: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_room_next_door
WHEN: Monday, January 20, 2025, 2:10 pm \*\*\*
WHERE: Tower Theater
TIME: 2:10 pm meetup in the lobby & look for Rosemary.
2:20 pm viewing of THE ROOM NEXT DOOR. After credits roll re-meet in the lobby for discussion, group photo and off to have an early di(…)
Happy Hour Mingle – Sacramento
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Chevy’s Fresh Mex
Chevy’s an amazing Happy Hour that runs until 9 pm! and also a nice area to Mingle. This event is purposely set in Sac so that we can have some of our members from there come and mingle.
They have great food and drink choices starting at $4! See the photos for events for the HH menu. Plus free chips and salsa. Need I say more?
PS: We will also have HH in the Roseville/Rocklin area soon.(…)
Wine + Dine Book Club @ Lucid (1st Meeting)
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Lucid Winery & Event Venue
Let’s start a book club!
This first session is to determine logistics:
* How we’ll pick books
* How often to meet
* Where to meet
We’re meeting at Lucid for this first event since they have such a flexible space. We’ll hash out the logistics together over a glass.
**About the venue**
* [Lucid Winery](https://lucidwinery.com/) is an urban winery and tasting room in midtown. They offer wines by(…)
Board Games & Beers Monday Meet Up
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Kupros Bistro
We’re back!!!
Hosted in conjunction with 20 & 30-Somethings New to Sacramento (https://www.meetup.com/20_30-somethings-new-to-sacramento/)
We meet every other Monday in Midtown at Kupros Craft House. If you’d like to join us on Facebook you can join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1553946618204852/
A little about our group: We are a relaxed group that come to drink beers and pla(…)
Tuesdays at La Fiesta Taqueria.
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: La Fiesta Taqueria
Amigos- Join us for food and fun. Let’s share our experiences learning Spanish and help each other improve our Spanish conversation skills. Look for us in the middle long tables. Or a bunch of people trying to speak Spanish jajaja.(…)
Board Games and Beers!
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Kupros Craft House
Board Games and Beers is separate Meetup Group that has a really good thing going! The gaming is scheduled to begin at 7pm, but arriving by 6:30 is a good idea for us to grab a table and get happy hour food & drinks started. Not many are signed up here, but you can expect a big night of gaming!
“A biweekly gathering of people to play board games, drink beers and have fun held at [Kupros Craft Hou(…)
It’s Taco Tuesday Time!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Jalapeños Mexican Restaurant
**Taco Tuesday is here!**
Really good prices on all kinds of different tacos, including Vegetarian tacos. *These prices are Flashback prices!*
**Minimum 3 tacos (can mix and match) and a drink (can even be a cocktail)**
$1.50 – $1.95
This will be a good Meet and Greet for those going to Colorado in February. If you’re not going, no worries. We can mingle and pray for snow together 😜 ❄️
Here’s(…)
Perfect Storm: MAGA, The Religious Right, and Project 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Ettore’s European Bakery and Restaurant
Opponents of President Trump’s new government have been warning of a coming darkness where religious and political hegemony will replace our traditional American freedoms. In this session, we will examine the validity of these warnings and discuss what is happening in the United States with regard to the more extreme religiously-influenced visions for the future of the United States.
Below are a (…)
Elevate Your Wealth: Real Estate Investing, Credit Repair & Financial Strategies
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: New Glory Craft Brewery and Taproom
Are you ready to grow your network, elevate your skills, and seize exciting investment opportunities? Join us at **Real Estate Deal Makers & Investors Sacramento**, where connections turn into collaborations and ideas transform into success stories.
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### **📅 When & Where**
**Every Monday \| 6:00 PM \- 8:00 PM**
**New Glory Brewery**
8251 Alpine Ave, Sacramento, CA 95826
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MLK Day Mural walk
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: undefined
cross posted w NorCal peak hikers, see description there.(…)
Capitol Beer and Tap Room (Running optional)
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Capitol Beer and Tap Room
**Join us every Monday Night @6:30pm for a nice shakeout run (1-3miles) with the most fun running group in town! =)**
**Enjoy a $5 Beer Special every Monday from 6pm-Close too! Making Mondays fun again 1 beer at a time!**(…)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Mojo’s Local Tap & Kitchen
Join us to watch Notre Dame football as the Fighting Irish play Ohio State for the National Championship. The food and drink at Mojo’s are great. There will be drawing prizes and there is always some homemade dessert made by one of the local members. This event is sponsored by the local chapter for Notre Dame Alumni, Students and Friends here in Sacramento. For more information go to: sacramento.u(…)
Sacramento Fleet Feet Run Crew
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: SacYard Community Tap House
A 3 mile walk or run with Sacramento Neighborhood Run Club. $5 select beers available afterwards. Meet new running friends, check out demos and giveaways from your favorite brands, grab a drink or dinner from the bar and food truck. Plus get a FREE SHIRT.(…)
Tuesday Night Crochet or Knit (Selland’s)
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Selland’s Market Café Broadway Sacramento
Bring your project(s) and enjoy a couple of hours of conversation and crafting. All skill levels welcome. If you want to learn to crochet or knit, we’ll be happy to help you get started.
We’ll be to along the wall to your right when you walk in the front door.(…)
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 Sacramento, you can try out Visitsacramento.com, Sacbee.com, or Kcra.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People in Sacramento, California
Mania: The ABBA Tribute
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Crest Theatre
Mania: The ABBA Tribute returns to the Crest for another incredible show
Georgia “Mother Rose” Peat West Celebration of Life
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Saint Paul Church of Sacramento
Please join us to celebrate the life of Georgia “Mother Rose” West, sharing memories and honoring her legacy.
Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Crest Theatre
Lewis Black coming to Crest Theatre in Sacramento!
2025 SNMA Region 1 RMEC: Unlocking Potential
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: UC Davis School of Medicine
SNMA Region 1 Presents: Unlocking Potential: Cultivating Leaders in a Changing Medical Landscape
VAMPA + JEANIE Present: Witching Hour (Sacramento)
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: The Colonial Theatre
The time is neigh! Dubstep’s femme fatales VAMPA and JEANIE are bringing their Witching Hour tour to Sacramento at the Colonial Theatre!
SINGLES ONLY PARTY!! Ages |30-39|
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Device Brewing Company
Tickets almost sold out for both ladies and Gents!! don’t wait till last minute!! Tickets will sell out soon!
2025 Journey Through Recovery: The Bear Facts
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: United Methodist Church
Sacramento Area CoDA Intergroup (SACI) presents the 2025 NorCal Winter Mini-Conference Journey Through Recovery: The Bear Facts
Jackie Hollander @ LowBrau
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: LowBrau
Experience Jackie Hollander in Sacramento at LowBrau!
Troop One’s Annual Crab Feed 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Ben Ali Shriners
Thanks for your interest in Troop One’s crab feed. Join us for what has become “The Best Crab Feed in Sacramento”
KPOP Night
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Crest Theatre
KPOP Night at the Crest featuring DJ Peter Lo!
NorCal New Year Networking Party
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Butcher & Barrel
Come kick off the New Year with us for our first networking event of 2025! Appetizers and drinks will be served.
The Last Dragon (1985)
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Crest Theatre
Leroy Green’s life changes forever when he rescues a television personality from an evil businessman.
NLPW BAPTIZED IN BLOOD
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: 1335 Dixieanne Ave
COME AND JOIN FOR THIS TV TAPING FOR NLPW THURSDAY NIGHT THROWDOWN, ONLY ON THE ZEEBO NETWORK ON ROKU PLATFORM
Sarah’s K-Cooking Class (Korean Mixed Rice)
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: IYF Sacramento, Investment Circle, Rancho Cordova, CA, USA
Bibimbap is a traditional Korean mixed rice dish topped with a colorful variety of vegetables, seasoned meat, egg, and spicy gochujang sauce
Taking You Back | Golden Era EDM Party
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: The Other Office
Relive the Golden Era of EDM with hits from Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex & more! Dance, party, and vibe to iconic anthems!
Paint A Portrait Of Your Pet at Jackrabbit Brewing w/Carrie!
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Jackrabbit Brewing
Come paint a portrait of your pet with Carrie at Jackrabbit Brewing! No experience necessary and all supplies are included!
IN PERSON/Hybrid – MLK Day Retreat: Daylong Meditation & Practice for BIPOC
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group
This Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC) Daylong Retreat will be held 9:00 am – 2:00 pm PST at the Sacramento Dharma Center.
Sex Ed Trivia
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: Oak Park Brewing Co.
Let’s see how much of your highschool health class stuck! Gather your friends to make a team and test your knowledge of all things sex ed.
Lokera Latin Party
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: La Kalle
¡Únete a la fiesta más caliente de la ciudad en Lokera Latin Party! Baila, disfruta y vive el ritmo latino.
Author Event with Suzanne Glidewell
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Wild Sisters Book Company
Get a signed copy The Best Laid Plans of Lucile Allen by Suzanne Glidewell!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Sacramento January Meet Up
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Public House Downtown
Come meet old and new friends at the Public House and talk about our latest fun travel!!