Let’s explore social events in San Diego, 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.
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 San Diego, California. 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 San Diego
San Diego Surfers (SDS)
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Ocean Beach
Come join us for an afternoon surf session! After we surf, we’ll hit a local restaurant/bar. This is a super casual group. Everyone is welcome! Just bring your own gear – or rent from nearby spots if you need to. Can’t wait to see you out there!(…)
San Diego Cyber Group Meetup (July event)
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley
This is a fun meetup for the cyber community in San Diego. Co-hosted by David Spark of the CISO Series Podcast and Rick McElroy. We’ll have conversation about cyber, a few silly games, and guided discussion. We’re open to your suggestions for what you’d like to cover in our meetups. Don’t be shy. Let us know what you’d like.
We’ll have food and drink for the first 60 people who show up!
Huge tha(…)
Paddle Board
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: West Coast Paddle Board
Paddle Board, hang out at the park, and enjoy meeting new people. If you don’t want to get in the water, relax, and bring your own picnic food.
Rental Info:
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San Diego Singles Speed Dating 33-43 @ URBN Pizza North Park
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: URBN Coal Fired Pizza + Bar
**This event is being sponsored by several different MeetUp Groups. The number of RSVP’s listed below do not reflect the actual attendance. You will need to register using this link [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-singles-speed-dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-singles-speed-dating-urbn-pizza-north-park-tickets-937107312197?aff=oddtdtcreator). An RSVP on MeetUp will not be acc(…)
Read and Greet
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Balboa Park
Bring a book and a picnic to relax and enjoy nature. Then after we read independently for an hour, we can socialize!(…)
Morning Networking: Coffee, Business + Referrals in one
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Cafe Madeline
We’re a diverse group of small business owners who meet weekly to get and give leads, creatively solve business challenges, and connect socially.
*We have 3 requirements:* Attend our weekly meeting, pay your $35 dues within 2 weeks of the new quarter, and represent a sole business category (for example, we already have a Realtor, so no more Realtors can join).
**Current Categories Represented:**(…)
Thirsty Thursday Wine and Comedy Night
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Vino Migrante
Come join us for a hilarious evening of laughter and libations at **Vino Migrante** in the heart of Old Town San Diego! Our **Thirsty Thursday Wine and Comedy Night** is the perfect way to unwind after a long week. Sip on some delicious wine while enjoying stand-up comedy from talented local comedians. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a good time, this event is sure to tickle (…)
San Diego Singles Speed Dating 33-44 @ URBN Pizza North Park
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: URBN Coal Fired Pizza + Bar
**This event is being sponsored by several different MeetUp Groups. The number of RSVP’s listed below do not reflect the actual attendance. You will need to register using this link [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-singles-speed-dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-singles-speed-dating-urbn-pizza-north-park-tickets-937107312197?aff=oddtdtcreator). An RSVP on MeetUp will not be acc(…)
Knitting Meetup: Stitching Magic with Casting Spells
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Araly French Bakery
Join Casting Spells for its kick-off at Arely’s French Bakery in Clairemont Square, on Thursday, July 25th at noon. 4961 Clairemont Dr #A Bring your latest WIP, or something planned for the future.
Arely’s has a menu offering brunch and lunch items, as well as a multitude of desserts, for those who want to cast their spells and fortify. Parking is plentiful.(…)
Chiacchieroni: Italian Conversation Meet Up
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Carbón South Park
Welcome to Chiacchieroni, a meetup group for anyone who wants to converse in Italian in a casual, no pressure setting. Whether you’re an expat Italian or learning Italian and want to practice speaking, we invite you to join us.
This event will be conducted in Italian, all levels are welcome, but given the limited number of spots, please come prepared to chat! 🙂
We will be hosted by Carbón in So(…)
Weekly Entrepreneur Book Club
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Modern Times Beer
Location: Modern Times (3725 Greenwood St, San Diego, CA 92110)
Welcome to the Entrepreneur Book Club Meetup! We are a place to meet other entrepreneurs and level up together by reading books. We read books and review them with many perspectives from many walks of life.
OUR GOAL…
\- To help 1\,000\,000 entrepreneurs find the inner strength within themselves and their community\.
WHAT IT IS…(…)
Tuesday Beach Volleyball for Prostate Cancer Foundation
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: End of San Gabriel
Please come out to Mission Beach to join us for a volleyball fundraiser! We’ll have courts set up for more casual/social games and courts for more competitive play. Make some new friends and play some 2s, 3s, or 4s. This event is for players who are at least at an intermediate skill level. No beginners please. We’re here to have fun, meet new people, and get in some good exercise. We play to raise(…)
Walk in Old Town and then lunch at Casa de Fred’s
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Fred’s Mexican Cafe Restaurant
Join us in Old Town for a historical walk and then lunch at Casa de Fred’s (also known as Fred’s Mexican Café). We will meet in front of Casa de Fed’s at 11:45 AM, leave for the walk at noon, and then return for lunch and drinks at casa de Fred’s at 1 PM.
There are free parking lots throughout Old Town. See photo of parking map below.
Since I have to pay $24 a month for this site, I ask for a vo(…)
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 San Diego, you can try out Sandiego.org, Patch.com, or Patch.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In San Diego, California
Deborah Harkness discussing BLACK BIRD ORACLE
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
Join Deborah Harkness as she discusses her new book in the All Souls Series – BLACK BIRD ORACLE
School Of Nasty – Pop Up Dance Class in San Diego – Saturday, July 27
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 2110 Hancock St
School Of Nasty – Pop Up Dance Class in San Diego
FREE Speak Easy Cielo Rooftop – Ferngully
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Cielo Rooftop Lounge
Free all weekend long! Special entrance 6th and G street
San Diego In Person Lesbian / Bi/ Queer and Trans Speed Dating
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 1035 University Ave
A lot can happen in 5 minutes… Make new connections during a fun evening of speed dating at Cork & Stem, a wine bar and flower shop.
Patrick Henry High School, Mega Class Reunion. ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, and ’91!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: WorldBeat Cultural Center, Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA
Calling out all Patrick Henry High School alumni! Class of ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, and ’91
SDCC Summer Membership Mixer
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Cultura
Join us for our Summer Member Mixer!
Single and Mingle Meetup at Day N Nite Club Thursday
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: DAY N NITE SD, Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA
Come to our Single and Mingle Comic Con Meetup at Day N Nite Club this Thursday for a fun night of geeky mingling!
Unite for Health Equity: The Truth and A Path to Action
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: City Heights Performance Annex
You cannot afford to sit this one out. We need action on Health Disparities. Join us!
After Con Rooftop Glow Party at Cielo Speakeasy
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Cielo Rooftop Lounge
Dress up and wear fun glow accessories with a fun and amazing group. Glow accessories will be given out
After-Con Rooftop Party
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Cielo Rooftop Lounge
Free all weekend long! Special entrance 6th and G street
After Con Weekend Party at Day N Nite San Diego
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: DAY N NITE SD
Meet up before 10pm to avoid cover
Hosnian Prom: The Bash at SDCC
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Wicked West
Hosted by the Imperial Sands Garrison, Scarif Base, Haran’galaar Clan, Jedha Temple, San Diego Droid Builders, and The Crimson Empire Spire
Young Writers in Nature Session 2 @ UC San Diego | YWC 2024
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: University of California San Diego
YWN provides an opportunity for students to satisfy their innate curiosity by learning how the world works through nature.
Songwriter Sanctuary July 2024
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Normal Heights United Church
An intimate concert series in a beautiful historic building featuring San Diego’s finest songwriters. Hosted by the legendary Jeff Berkley
Hells Fire Club Themed Party at Day N Nite Club – Live Rock Band
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: DAY N NITE SD
Join us as we welcome all Comic Con guests! Both dance floors open with all your favorite sounds!
AleSmith Cellar Access Tasting Event
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: AleSmith Brewing Company
Come taste some AleSmith history as we open vintage bottles from our cellar and enjoy a tasting hosted by our owner Peter Zien.
FREE After Party at Speak Easy Cielo Rooftop
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Cielo Rooftop Lounge
Free all weekend long! Special entrance 6th and G street
Comic Con Minion Rooftop Rave at Cielo
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Cielo Rooftop Lounge
Dress up and wear fun glow accessories with a fun and amazing group. Glow accessories will be given out
ILLUMINATE moving towards freedom – July 27th
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: St Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
Join us July 25 – 27th at the St. Paul’s Cathedral for ILLUMINATE moving towards freedom, a transcenDANCE Youth Arts Project production.
Tiki Oasis 2024 Pool Cabana Rental
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Town and Country San Diego
Have you always wished you could reserve your OWN spot all day at the pool at Tiki Oasis?