Let’s explore social events in San Jose, 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 San Jose where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in San Jose
The Silicon Valley Computer Programming Club: Monthly Meeting
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Hacker Dojo
1. 1pm to 3pm at the Hacker Dojo in Mountain View. The third Saturday of every month.
2. This event is FREE to EVERYONE and open to the PUBLIC. Like most Hacker Dojo events, you do not actually have to be a Hacker Dojo member to attend for free.
3. We will discuss computer programming and other tech-industry related topics. We hope you learn something useful!
4. Previous discussion topics have inc(…)
Eat, Code, Learn: Data Visualization with Python
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: SupportVectors
This a 4-evening, fun, interactive, hands-on workshop that will make you fluent in data visualization techniques, using Python. Data visualization is a vital skill for a data scientist, and in this workshop, we will systematically develop a mastery of some of the most important plots encountered in the field.
ou will learn a systematic and structured approach to construct elegant, publication-qua(…)
Eat, Code, Learn: Data Visualization with Python, Part 4
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: SupportVectors
This a 4-evening, fun, interactive, hands-on workshop that will make you fluent in data visualization techniques, using Python. Data visualization is a vital skill for a data scientist, and in this workshop, we will systematically develop a mastery of some of the most important plots encountered in the field.
ou will learn a systematic and structured approach to construct elegant, publication-qua(…)
DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS STUDY GROUP
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Hacker Dojo
Join our biweekly data structures & algorithms study group! Explore DSA topics, practice problem-solving, and sharpen your coding skills for technical interviews.
Attendance is free and open to the public. These sessions are in-person only.
**This week’s topic: TBD**
The first hour will include a brief overview of the week’s topic, some example problem walkthroughs, and extra support for beginn(…)
Eat, Code, Learn: Data Visualization with Python, Part 3
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: SupportVectors
This a 4-evening, fun, interactive, hands-on workshop that will make you fluent in data visualization techniques, using Python. Data visualization is a vital skill for a data scientist, and in this workshop, we will systematically develop a mastery of some of the most important plots encountered in the field.
ou will learn a systematic and structured approach to construct elegant, publication-qua(…)
3rd Annual Holiday Party at the Yard House!!!
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Yard House
Ladies, please join me for our **3nd Annual Holiday Happy Hour** at the Yard House on Santana Row! This is a great event for newbies…come on, join us, so we can welcome you into the fold!
**R E G I S T R A T I O N F E E**…..
To minimize last minute cancellations and no-shows, there is a $10 fee to register for this event. **If you arrive between 4:00 – 4:30, your $10 will be returned to you.*(…)
Eat, Code, Learn: Data Visualization with Python, Part 2
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: SupportVectors
This a 4-evening, fun, interactive, hands-on workshop that will make you fluent in data visualization techniques, using Python. Data visualization is a vital skill for a data scientist, and in this workshop, we will systematically develop a mastery of some of the most important plots encountered in the field.
ou will learn a systematic and structured approach to construct elegant, publication-qua(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange San José (recurrent link & event)
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Brit – Sports Pub & Patio
**⚠️ Recurrent event ! We are approximately 20/30 people / event !**
**🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat to participate (MANDATORY) ⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful e(…)
Generative AI Social
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Panera Bread
Talk about generative AI and its applications.
Heads up for our Panera meetups: Please buy a drink or small snack to help us stay welcome. Thanks! 🥤☕
Continue the discussion on our discord: [https://discadia.com/gen-ai/](https://discadia.com/gen-ai/)(…)
Offbeat Movie Night + Potluck
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Somewhere in Santa Clara
Looking to expand your movie repertoire? Join us for an “offbeat” movie night!
Every 3rd Friday (unless changed), we’ll gather and watch a movie that’s a little bit “offbeat”–meaning movies that are either not mainstream or just plain weird.
If you have ideas for movies to watch, please submit them in the comments!
\*\*\* IMPORTANT: For everyone’s safety and comfort, please only come if you’ve(…)
SUNNYVALE- BOLLYWOOD PARTY FREE BEFORE 10:30 PM BY RSVP ONLY
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Fuego Nightclub
SUNNYVALE- COME PARTY AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT AMAZING VENUE ON MURPHY STREET.
Free before 10:30 pm to whoever RSVP here
Send Location in comment or chat for pregaming.(…)
Ugly Sweater Bowling Night on Monday 🎳
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Homestead Bowl & The X Bar
It’s the Ugly Sweater Bowling Night on 12/16. Wear a Holiday Sweater, or any Ugly Holiday Sweater and let’s Go Bowling on Monday @ 7:00pm. Please join in 🎳😊
Bring some Holiday treats too!
Join in for a fun bowling night 😇. It’s a great way to make friends and do something fun. The lanes will be available for us as we have this reserved time. Please try to be on time and RSVP early.
We should(…)
WinterHackingFest 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Hacker Dojo
**Join Pacific Hackers, DevSecCon, and OWASP Bay Area for our last meetup of 2024!**
It’s time to wind down the year and celebrate the holiday season with fellow hackers and security enthusiasts. No presentations, no pressure, just good vibes and good company.
**What to expect:**
* **Hacker Movie Marathon:** We’ll be screening some classic hacker flicks (think Sneakers, WarGames, Hackers) – vot(…)
In Person Intermediate Chinese/English Conversation Group面对面中级汉语/英语会话小组
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Paris Baguette
If you believe you can already converse in Mandarin/English, but you would like to improve your skills, then this is the Meetup event for you! We plan to meet in person twice a month. Each meeting will be 1 ½ hours long.
We plan to spend part of that time practicing Mandarin and another part practicing English. Our next meeting will be on Saturday December 7th at 10AM at Paris Baguette (1698 Hoste(…)
AI Wednesdays – For AI builders – Meeting in Campbell
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Out of the Barrel
Let’s meet and talk about generative AI!
* **NEW VENUE: OUT OF THE BARREL**
* Most of us are AI startup founders or engineers working with artificial intelligence. We cover a wide range of topics including LLMs, Agents, VoiceBots.
* Technical conversations are welcome!
* Please allow 5 minutes to park.
* This is not a sponsored event, you are responsible to get your own drinks or food from the ve(…)
Stand Up Comedy and Hangout
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Duke of Edinburgh
Slapcity Comedy is a stand-up comedy show located in Duke of Edinburgh a bar and grill in Cupertino CA. The bar will turn into a comedy club for one special night! We feature established comedians from around the country as well as local up-and-coming stars. Our goal bring the best entertainment we can bring! No tickets needed! After the show, join the comedians and other audience members to grab (…)
LeetCode: online : Questions on google groups
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Northside Branch Library
join google group for discussion / questions : https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/leetcode-meetup
In Person Discussion:
Northside Branch Library
695 Moreland Way
Santa Clara, CA 95054
The Zoom meeting starts at 11:30. Please join the Google group, where the weekly problem set and Zoom meeting is posted.
Also system design videos are posted there
***
Format for the meetup :
* List 3-4 pr(…)
Board Game Night
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Location TBA
Hello! This event is a way to get together and play board games with friends and potential friends. My roommate has a massive collection of games. We also have a fully stocked bar and a Drinkmate to make sparkling sodas and cocktails (please drink responsibly). My roommate will be making a vegetarian main dish, but other contributions are welcome.
I’ve marked this as a Girl’s Night In – but it’s a(…)
Life Chats: Let’s Talk about Trust
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Cupertino Library
Our fourth event, yay!
Imagine a book club, but instead of discussing a book, we’re exploring the intricacies of life! Every meeting has a new topic.
**Topic for this meeting:** Trust! Do you extend trust to others until they give you a reason not to, or do you wait for people to prove their reliability first? How do you approach second chances when someone lets you down?
**Location:** Cupertino(…)
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 Jose, you can try out Sanjose.org, Insomniac.com, or Sanjoseinside.com.
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SNEAKER CON BAY AREA 12/21-22/24 THE GREATEST SNEAKER SHOW ON EARTH
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Santa Clara Convention Center
“The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth” returns to the Bay! Buy, sell, trade, and score deals. Bring all the heat you can carry!
BOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARTY | MYTH – SAN JOSE | DEC 20TH
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Myth Lounge San Jose Downtown
Ho Ho Ho! Get ready to groove to the beats of Bollywood music and celebrate Christmas in style at the Myth Lounge on December 20th!
Yiddish Favorites Old & New
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall at OFJCC
Join Cindy Paley’s Klezmer trio for a rich and rousing evening of Yiddish Favorites, Old & New!
Dec 20 | BOLLYWOOD XMAS PARTY| SUNNYVALE | HIGH ON BOLLY
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Fuego Nightlcub
Wear Red, Green, or Ugly Sweaters ! Xmas Vibes Only ! Hindi, Bollywood, Top40, Bhangra Mixes & Tik-Tok Trendy music all night long.
NEON DREAMS – A NIGHT OF 80s, NEW WAVE, ITALO DISCO, AND VINAHOUSE MUSIC
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Era Lounge
If you love joy, tears for fears, modern talking, fancy, gazebo,
and all the new wave-italo disco hits from the 80s… this party is for you
TOLLY/TAMIL CHRISTMAS PARTY | MYTH – SAN JOSE | DEC 20TH
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Myth Lounge San Jose Downtown
Ho Ho Ho! Get ready to groove to the South Indian Beats and celebrate Christmas in style at the Myth Lounge – Red Room
Cityline Presents: Holiday Wreath and Tree Dacquoise
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Martin Apartments
Join Cityline and Flora Stories for the Holidays!
All Club Holiday Potluck and Boutique
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: San Jose Woman’s Club
Join Clubmembers and friends at a festive afternoon of feasting and holiday shopping
F*CK CANCER/MIKE PEREZ FUNDRAISER
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Oak & Rye
Life is tough & Mike needs us! Join us for a night with complimentary La Fenice pizza and O&R snacks to benefit our favorite bar tender.
Tantra Speed Date® – Silicon Valley! (San Jose) Meet Singles Speed Dating
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Almaden Yoga
Join the speed dating revolution with a 94% connection rate! Meet singles and ignite sparks with fun, chemistry games!
Kloud K-Pop | 12/21/2024 Photocard Trading Night
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Kloud K-Pop
Bring your binders, your photocard wishlists, and your friends to Kloud K-Pop for our monthly photocard trading night!
Celebrating Rafisaab’s 100th with 100 songs
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: India Community Center
इस ईवेंट में हम रफीसाब के 100वें जन्मदिन की धूम मचाएंगे, 100 गानों के साथ!
Christmas Sing-Along Trivia Night at The Brit Almaden!
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Britannia Arms Almaden
Sing-along to all your holiday favorites for your chance to win our Christmas Sing-Along Trivia Event!
Cityline Presents: Holiday Wreath and Gingerbread Dacquoise
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Martin Apartments
Join Cityline and Flora Stories for the Holidays!
SECRET LEVEL 12/20
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Guildhouse
MONSTER COLLECTIVE takes over Mighty Heavy’s Secret Level with a night of massive rump shaking House & Techno at Guildhouse in downtown SJ!
Holiday Lunch and Learn with Pleasant Holidays | Journese and Exoticca
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Huckleberry’s Breakfast & Lunch
Join us for a special holiday gathering featuring insightful presentations from two industry leaders.
Latino Business Referral Network – Holiday Luncheon
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Maggiano’s Little Italy
¡Únete a nosotros en nuestro almuerzo navideño de la Red de Referencias de Negocios Latinos para conectarte, colaborar y celebrar juntos!
Chai Hard w/Abby Govindan: Standup Comedy for Charity
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Narrative Fermentations
The best Gen Z and Millennial South Asian comics in the Bay! 100% of profits go to Pratham — a charity supporting education in India.
Yalda Celebration Friday December 20
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Razi Academy
After purchasing tickets, the tickets will be non-refundable.
Biohacking Sound Healing | Sunnyvale
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: 510 S Mathilda Ave unit 12
Discover how sound healing can enhance your biohacking & stress management journey