Let’s explore social events in Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Salt Lake City
Salt Lake Masonic Temple Tour
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Salt Lake Masonic Temple
***The entrance is in the back with the parking lot!***
Tour the Salt Lake Masonic Temple and view the architectural masterpiece.
Bring all your questions about Freemasonry, our traditions and history.
The Salt Lake Masonic Temple includes the following rooms:
Colonial Room
Egyptian Room
Grand Auditorium
Moorish Room
Gothic Room
The tour is free and begins at about 5:30 pm and is hosted by Pro(…)
Salt and Olive
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: salt & olive
## Salt and Olive
“Salt Lake City’s premiere fast and casual Italian concept. Nestled in the heart of downtown, we offer only the freshest ingredients with a swift service anyone can appreciate. Our menu has something to offer for everyone in your group.
Salt and Olive pays homage to the essence of great Italian dining, where delicious, exceptionally well-prepared food is served in settings that(…)
Music with Python: How to use python for music and MIDI
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: The Shop Salt Lake City
SLCPython typically meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:55pm.
Our venue as of April 2024 is at The Shop, in Downtown SLC.
Best place to park is to the East of the main building, on the top floor of the parking plaza.
For our March meetup we will be doing a workshop on digital music and how to use python midi libraries to create your own soundboards.(…)
Canyoneering Training March 3 – Level 1: Rigging & Rope Management
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: 7019 400 W
**Level 1 – Technical Canyoneering: Rigging and Rope Management**
* 6:00-8:00pm – Introduction and Main Topic
* 8:00-9:00pm – Practice time and Attendee topics
**Attendance is limited – Manage your RSVP responsibly**
**What to bring:**
• Helmet
• Harness
• Rappel Device (Canyon specific preferred)
• 3+ Locking Carabiners
• 20ft Webbing (1″ tubular)
• Water, food and snacks
• Personal anchor sys(…)
11th SLC Hardware Meetup @ Orchestra
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Orchestra Studio @ Artspace
Founders Arthur Jessop (Base Case) and Jack Marple (Orchestra) take the stage to share their journey’s in starting their own companies, matching with suppliers, debuting at CES, and more.
Call or text 585-733-8893 to get buzzed in or if you need help finding the door.
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Thank you to our partners:
[Orchestra](https://www.orchestra.studio/) is a collaborative industrial design practice led by (…)
Bonneville Shoreline Trail – Parley’s Point Section
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Arcadia Trailhead
We will meet at 6 PM at the trail head. There is ample street parking. Bring a headlamp, spikes/poles. We will have a view of the valley the entire time & for sunset. The entire trail is 3.5 miles each way, I wanted to walk in one direction for about an hour and then turn around. If the group wants to complete the entire route, we could do that.
Length: Up to 7 mi
Elevation gain: Up to 1200 ft
Ro(…)
March Bitcoin Meetup; Bitcoin for Trad-fi!
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Brewvies Cinema Pub
**SLC-BTC March Meetup**: Where TradFi and Bitcoin Intersect
Dive into the dynamic fusion of traditional finance and Bitcoin at our upcoming meetup. **Matt** will be giving on presentation of why traditional finance should/would be getting in to Bitcoin.
Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a seasoned Bitcoiner, SLC-BTC group welcomes all.
If you’re new, **WELCOME**! Find someone wearing a SLC-(…)
Wednesday Night: BST and Avenues Ridge Loop from Terrace Hills
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: TERRACE HILLS BONNEVILLE SHORELINE TRAILHEAD
This Wednesday, we will meet at 6:00 p.m. (not our normal 6:30) and hike a 4.7 miles loop, with 1250 ft vertical gain from the Terrace Hills trailhead in the Avenues. On the loop, we will access the BST, Meadow trail Avenues Ridge Trail, and Terrace Hills East Trail. Here is a link to a GAIA Map of the hike.
https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=16.1/-111.8627/40.7940&pubLink=6ueHEMQ8fgbSmtdFIeWrS5De&(…)
Hot Springs/Lunch
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: TRAX Midvale Center Station
It’s been awhile since we’ve been to some hot springs. Let’s meet at the Midvale Tracks stop for carpooling. Afterwards we will grab some lunch. We will be going to Saratoga Hot Springs.(…)
Bookbinding – Make & Take
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: SLC Arts Hub
In this class, you will explore different bookbinding techniques, such as case binding, long stitch, accordion, Japanese stab binding, coptic, and pop-ups, to design personalized, creative literature. Our instructor will guide you through the process step by step, tool by tool.
**Topics Covered**
* Case Binding
* Long Stitch Binding
* Accordion Binding
* Japanese Stab Binding
* Coptic Binding
* (…)
Afternoon Movie: Mickey 17 & Cocktails with Coach Critics
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Broadway Theater
Join Couch Critics for a fun-filled afternoon of comedy, sci-fi, and cocktails! We will be screening the science fiction comedy film “Mickey 17” at the Broadway Theater. This event is not only about watching a great film but also about meeting new friends who share a passion for movies.
Come early to grab your favorite seat with the group, and we will walk to grab a drink after the film to chat a(…)
EVIL DEAD MARATHON!! Part 1!
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Beans n’ Brews (big beautiful private conference room)
LET’S GOOOOOOO!! We’re watching the first two of the OG films in the series. The one and only Evil Dead marathon starts with 1 and 2 – Introducing us to Ash Williams (played by the most famous chin on the silver screen Bruce Campbell.) Lotta y’all’s have said you’ve never seen this so I’m here to educate and entertain. The week after we’re going to do Evil Dead 3 + 4. There’s some debate that Evil(…)
MACARONS: demo and tasting!
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Granite Library
Wednesday, March 5th, 6:30 – 8:30, at the Granite Library (3331 S 500 E). FREE!
Learn how to make these delicate and delicious pastries from scratch: how to make the perfect meringue, how to pipe the perfect shells, proper macaronage, and how to get a smooth and shiny surface.
Our experienced baker, Meriel Frandsen, will demonstrate the process step-by-step. The presentation finishes with a tast(…)
LEARN THE ATTRACTIVE MALE QUALITIES
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Whitmore Library
Most men don’t know what qualites women actually find atractive, yet alone how to convey them properly in an honest and uthentic manner. At this meeting, you will learn what qualities women find attractive and how to convey them.
And, no, confidence is not one of them.(…)
MEN R&D Men that Read and Discuss (We Eat Too!)
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Handlebar SLC
Dinner with the group – 2025-03-03
THIS IS A SOCIAL EVENT
A good way to get to know each other outside of the book meetings.
Monday – Handle Bar, 751 N 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, roughly 5:00-7:00pm, be early, be late, come at your convenience.(…)
1MC Salt Lake — a supportive community for entrepreneurs and small businesses
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Cucina Toscana
Join us at Cucina Toscano’s (282 South 300 West) in Salt Lake City’s downtown for a unique networking opportunity with entrepreneurs and startups!
Each week, two presenters will have 6-8 minutes to share their insights, experience, and connections with the community, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session for attendees to engage and provide feedback. This is a safe space to share, support, and help (…)
Sugar House Mural Walk + Coffee Talk
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Sugarmont S-Line Station
We shall start at the Sugarmont Trax(S Line) station and meander around Sugar House until we get to Tea Zaanti. This will be a level, maybe 2 mile walk, seeing \~ 15 murals. This might not be an accessible walk due to construction in Sugar House.
Once done we will end things at a lovely coffee/tea spot and can chat amongst ourselves or others.(…)
Board Game Night at Oasis Games
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Oasis Games
Join us for an evening of Board Games at Oasis Games!
**ACCESS:**
The front door is locked at 6pm, so you’ll need to go around to the back entrance. Look for the Oasis sign above which points to a purple/pink door. We’ll try to make sure there’s someone with a pride flag at one of our tables.
**PARKING:**
There are spaces in the lot behind Oasis that you may park in, and the lot is accessible fr(…)
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 Salt Lake City, you can try out Visitsaltlake.com, P.cityweekly.net, or Visitutah.com.
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Get Lucky 2025
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: The Great Saltair
Get Lucky returns to The Great Saltair on March 7th & 8th in 2025!
Mind The Gap Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Gateway
Amplifying diverse voices, celebrating equality, and bridging gender gaps with powerful performances and inspiring conversations.
Utah Rescue Coalition Summit
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel
Get ready to connect, learn, and collaborate with fellow rescue organizations at the Utah Rescue Coalition Summit!
Women Rising: The State of Women: The Journey and Beyond
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Publik Space
Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired, empowered, and part of a movement that celebrates women and drives change.
Immersive Evening: Imagination, Turmoil, and the Dream of the Earth
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
At this threshold moment in our planetary journey, we might feel hints of a possible world coming; we might hear the intake of her breath…
Wild West Booking Presents: CREEPING DEATH
◦ When: Monday, Mar 3rd
◦ Where: Fellowship Hall
Creeping Death and Greenwitch with local support. $20 ADV $23 DOS 7pm
AJ Romriell | Wolf Act
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: The King’s English Bookshop
Join AJ Romriell and Alison Field Bell for a conversation discussing AJ’s new book, Wolf Act.
Exclusive Pre-Release Screening of The King of Kings – Taylorsville, UT
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Regal Crossroads – Taylorsville
Be part of an exclusive audience for an early screening of The King of Kings on March 6th at 5:30pm at Regal Crossroads
The Power of Representation: Mind The Gap Panel Discussion
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Kiln
Media mavens reveal how authentic storytelling and diverse voices in journalism, radio, and digital spaces are reshaping cultural narratives
Innovating for Equity: Mind The Gap Panel Discussion
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Kiln
Tech innovators reveal how cutting-edge solutions and policy changes are dismantling barriers and creating pathways to equity in STEM
Keynote: Understanding the Gender Gaps in Utah
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Kiln
Join Dr. Susan Madsen as she unpacks Utah’s gender gaps—from pay to leadership and beyond—offering research and solutions.
Thriving Together: Mind The Gap Panel Discussion
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Kiln
Discover how wellness experts are revolutionizing community support systems to foster mental health and create lasting equality.
Amplifying Through Arts & Music: Mind The Gap Panel Discussion
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Kiln
Experience how music and art become catalysts for change as industry pioneers share how creative expression amplifies marginalized voices an
Fresh Pasta with Wine Pairing
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Park City Culinary Institute
For pasta connoisseurs and beginners alike, this is your opportunity to make pasta from scratch, no prerequisite required!
WINTERBOUND 2025
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Conference Center at Miller Campus
Join us for an immersive HubSpot training experience designed for beginner admins, advanced admins, developers, and marketers alike.
Leadership & Power: Mind The Gap Panel Discussion
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Kiln
Join powerhouse leaders as they explore representation gaps in leadership and unpack strategies for creating more inclusive decision-making
Breaking the Wealth Gap: Mind The Gap Panel Discussion
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Kiln
Uncover transformative strategies for building generational wealth as industry leaders address systemic barriers and share actionable paths
IQRA ACADEMY IFTAR DINNER AND FUNDRAISER
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: University Guest House & Conference Center
Join us for a delicious Iftar dinner and help raise funds for IQRA Academy at our upcoming event!
Yamile Mendez | The Trouble with Sunshine
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: The King’s English Bookshop
Join local author, Yamile Mendez, for a discussion and signing of her new middle grade novel, The Trouble with Sunshine.
Paint Night At Main Street Grill
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Main Street Grill
Come hang with me while I give step by step instructions on how to create a masterpiece with your own little twist. All supplies provide