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.
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 Salt Lake City where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Salt Lake City
Wednesday Night Business Networking
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: undefined
Join us at Sugarhouse Soup Kitchen Restaurant for an evening of B2B networking and in-depth discussions on cryptocurrency trading and the TC Barter App. Whether you are a seasoned trader or just starting out, this event is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and possibly even explore opportunities for bartering or trading services. We also share insights (…)
Privacy Preserving Tech sponsored by TikTok
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
Join us on October 16th from 4:45-6:15 PM at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek in the Grand Ballroom Salon E, for a special TikTok Privacy Innovation meetup.
**This event is open exclusively to [ACM CCS](https://www.sigsac.org/ccs/CCS2024/home.html) attendees, and registration with the conference is required.**
Join us for a social event where you can connect with researchers from di(…)
Hunter’s Full Moon Hike – The Living Room Trail
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Natural History Museum Of Utah
We will meet at 7:30 PM to introduce ourselves and then will be taking off.
October’s full Hunter’s Moon is also a Supermoon (I believe this is the third Supermoon in a row). Bring a headlamp or flashlight as it will be dark as we embark. The pace will be slow/slow enough for the group to stay together. The goal is to be at the Living Room by 9 PM and hang out/enjoy the sky until 9:45 and head do(…)
UtahJS SLC Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Software Technology Group
Join us in person or [on Zoom](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9572754318?pwd=ZHFhVGkrQWZILzVzVjloYmNUVGxIdz09)!
**7:00pm** \- Dinner and Welcome
**7:10pm** \- Beginners: Kahoot \- JavaScript Fundamentals
**7:50pm** \- Classic Presentation: TBD
*Parking is available behind the building.*
You can submit a proposal to speak at [http://bit.ly/utahjs-talk](http://bit.ly/utahjs-talk).(…)
Free Neurodivergent Social Group
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Rainbow Community Studio
**We are excited to introduce the Adult Neurodivergent Social Club, a welcoming and inclusive space to connect, share interests, and build meaningful relationships. We’ll gather and decide what to do together! We have a bunch of fun ideas, from game nights to hobby nights, all tailored to members’ special interests and sensory preferences. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters acceptance and(…)
E-Commerce Sellers (Amazon / Shopify) Mastermind Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Salt Lake City Public Library
Please only attend if you’re an active ecommerce seller (also no vendors allowed). We’re meeting at the SLC Main Library. We look forward to meeting more of the local ecom sellers community!
If you’re not yet a seller but are interested in starting to sell online, feel free to reach out to us through direct message on Meetup.com and we can point you in the direction of free resources to start lea(…)
Hallpass then Flankers
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Hallpass
Hallpass SLC, drinks at the Bar. Lots of selections for food. Come meet new people in person. Around 10pm walking to Flankers for dancing 💃 🎶(…)
Community Series: Classical Guitar OPEN MIC
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Salt Lake Public Library, Glendale Branch
**A repeating and beloved UCG tradition for all the public!**
This is an exclusively classical guitar event. Please come share what you’ve been working on or something you’ve known forever. You may choose up to three pieces as long it’s under 10 minutes. If you don’t want to play, come listen! We’ve had some wonderful performances from all age groups.
**[Pre-Registration](https://www.utahclassic(…)
Cafe Causerie
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Délice Bakery & Café
Veuillez vous joindre à nous pour une soirée de conversation en français. A partir de janvier 2023 ce groupe reprendra uniquement en personne. Le lieu sera communique prochainement.
Join us for an evening of French conversation. Starting in January 2023, we will resume meeting only in person (this does not preclude additional activities that may or may not take place on zoom). The location will b(…)
Drag BINGO at The Green Pig… because why not!?
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: The Green Pig Pub
Come watch the O!NK Girls playing with their balls 😏 their BINGO Balls that is!!! 😜 Balls drop at 8:30 on Tuesdays! Get ready for a night of high-energy fun and fabulousness at our Drag Bingo Extravaganza! Join us for an unforgettable evening where dazzling drag performers bring their best performances to the stage while you mark your bingo cards for a chance to win a cash jackpot! Our sensation(…)
MEN R&D Men that Read and Discuss – The Big Stick, Dr. Robert Glover
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Salt Lake City Public Library, Main Library
The Big Stick – Collection Teachings by Dr. Robert Glover, co-authored with Tony Endelman
PLEASE OPEN AND READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION
For those that are interested in healthy masculinity. This is an opportunity to read books centered around self improvement, being genuine, and authenticity, with a small group of like minded individuals. In a setting that promotes a willingness to share each other’(…)
Hereditary!
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Broadway Centre Cinemas
As part of the Salt Lake Film Society at Broadway and Tower the selection for the weekend of the 18th of October is the Ari Aster joint ***Hereditary!*** We’ll be seeing the 7pm showing. It’s $15 and we’ll be doing food as usual but we’ll determine whether we do food before or after since it’s at a time we can do either. The link to buy tickets is below!
[Buy tickets here!](https://slfstix.org/br(…)
1MC Salt Lake — a supportive community for entrepreneurs and small businesses
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ 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 (…)
Happy Hour
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: T. F. Brewing
Come hang out and meet other members of the EA SLC community over some drinks at TF Brewing. As always, newcomers are especially welcome – bring friends!(…)
Totes’n’Tumblers Sublimation Make & Take Class
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Make Salt Lake
In this class you will learn how to apply photos, text and your own designs into everyday items like tote bags, tumblers, coffee mugs, mouse pads, key chains, t-shirts and more using sublimation.
Every student will design and make their own tote bag and tumbler to take home. Our instructor will guide you step-by-step.
In the first part, you will be learning how to select your materials and some b(…)
Evening Chill Session
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Dick N’ Dixie’s
Oh Hai Mark!
After a long pause and me barely being in town, we’re ready to start chilling again next Thursday! So if you feel like you’ve been missing Meetup activity these past weeks, or you just really need to unwind, come join us for a couple of beers and maybe pool!(…)
Roped Climbing at The Front-SLC
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: The Front Climbing Club
All levels welcome! Come join us for some top-rope and lead climbing at The Front – SLC (Downtown location). WHERE TO MEET: Meet by the couches and storage area. COST: $33 For a day pass. There are buddy passes available for non-members, just msg ahead to secure a pass if you need it. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: – Harness (you can rent this) – Shoes (you can rent these) – Belay test – If you do not alread(…)
Cross E Ranch-Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Pig Racing, & Food in SLC !!
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Cross E Ranch
Hi Ladies !! Very Important ! You Must buy your tickets online at crosseranch.com/tickets-passes for this event. They do not sell tickets at the gate. Click on Fall Festival Passes & Tickets, then click on Evening Only Admissions and buy your ticket for $ 13.95. Please post a message when you receive your ticket so we know how many people will be coming. I will wait for the ladies at the gate unti(…)
October Meeting — “Cemetery Boys” by Aiden Thomas
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Granite Library
For October we will be reading *Cemetery Boys* by Aiden Thomas. When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free.
However, the ghost he summons is actually(…)
Full Moon Forest Bathing
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Sugarhouse Park
Forest Bathing (aka shinrin-yoku) is an opportunity to really slow down, come home to the present moment, reconnect to Nature, and create spaciousness. This allows for a deepening of our inner and outer awareness.
Expect light walking and some sitting on the ground. In this hour-and-a-half session I guide groups with invitational options into mindful movement, mindful breathing, centering, direct(…)
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.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Salt Lake City, Utah
Vampyros – Sapphic Costume Ball & Halloween Variety Show
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club
Get ready for a night of dancing, costumes, and retro monster-themed performances at our Sapphic Dance event!
Vampire Ball SLC – Hunt By Darkness
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Salt Lake Masonic Temple
Join us at the Vampire Ball – Hunt By Darkness for a night of entertainment, dancing and thrilling adventures under the cloak of darkness!
Rethink International Launches rethink POWER: Ancestry. Identity. Purpose.
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: kiln Salt Lake
Gathering leaders to rethink POWER. Draw upon power of your ANCESTORS Tap into power of your IDENTITY Step into power of your PURPOSE
Rich Christiansen | BlindSighted
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City
TKE welcomes Rich Christiansen, who will discuss and sign his new book: BlindSighted: A Journey of Identity, Faith, and Healing.
Public Health Policy Day on the Hill
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Utah State Capital – Rotunda
Join health professionals from across the state to learn how to advocate effectively for good public health policy. Lunch included!
Cache Valley Creamery Showdown! A Culinary Battle Royale
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Salt Lake Culinary Education
A Chef Showdown Throwdown Featuring Cache Valley Creamery Cheese!
Matt Eicheldinger | Sticky Notes
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Salt Lake City Public Library
Bestselling author and sixth grade teacher Matt Eicheldinger comes to Salt Lake City to celebrate the release of his new book!
Post Traumatic Growth & Suicide Prevention Conference
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: 9750 S 300 W
Free mental health conference complimenting trauma informed care. Empowering tools for post traumatic growth! Epic line up of presenters!
Traeger Shop Class with Diva Q
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Traeger Grills Headquarters
Shop Class is back at Traeger Headquarters! Bring home the tips and tricks you need to take your Traegering skills to the next level!
CEO Summit/Entrepreneur Workshop & Power Lunch – Salt Lake City
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Copper Canyon Grill House & Tavern
Come and learn how to build a successful company and network with local business executives. When you attend this eve
Immersive Evening: Making Life From The Dark
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
We continue Season 16 with an evening of acceptance and taking refuge in the ecosystems of healing that are alive in our world.
Design Remix
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Twenty & Creek
Join us for the Design Remix Derby 2024! Our bi-annual showcase will benefit Make-A-Wish Utah. Derby attire encouraged.
Kevin Grange | Grizzly Confidential
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: Patagonia Outlet
Join TKE for a book event with Kevin Grange, who will discuss and sign his new book: Grizzly Confidential.
Fruits of the Dark: A Gathering of Witches Honoring Death
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Lark x Co Connection Studio
Join us this October Full Super Moon for a sacred gathering of rituals, dance, and a live concert by Dune Moss as we honor death.
HK Brewing Harvest Dinner featuring Central 9th Kitchen
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: HK Brewing Taproom & Bar
Join us for a delicious evening celebrating harvest season with HK Brewing and Central 9th Kitchen!
Peter Mayer In Concert
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: 2631 E Murray Holladay Rd
Peter Mayer has performed for us several times in the past and is a perennial favorite! We are thrilled to welcome him back to HUCC!
Great Reads with Ally Condie & Stacie Denetsosie
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: West Jordan Library
Join us in celebrating a night of reading with local authors Ally Condie and Stacie Denetsosie!
Pumpkin Painting Party – 21+
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: 2 Row Brewing
Paint pumpkins, sip pints! Join us Oct 16 at 7 PM for a fun, guided pumpkin painting night at 2 Row Brewing. Must be 21+. $5 OFF UNTIL 10/9
IYF Korean Cooking Class
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: IYF Salt Lake City Branch
Come learn how to cook delicious Korean dishes at the IYF Korean Cooking Class!
Udta Utah Part-3
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: The Point After
BOLLY, TOLLY, MOLLY, KOLLY DJ NIGHT