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
SAN JOSE – NEON HOLI PARTY- BOLLYWOOD NIGHT
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Myth Taverna & Lounge
**Epic Party Neon Holi Party—Bollywood, Hindi & Punjabi Remixes all night. Bring all your friends and celebrate friendship !**
**FREE ENTRY BEFORE 10:15 PM**
[CLICK AND FOLLOW US FOR FREE ENTRY](https://www.instagram.com/highonbolly/)
Upon reaching, ask for Meetup Table and you can Meetup and make meaningful connections(…)
5.6 mile brisk evening walk along the Mountain View shoreline
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: 2690 Terminal Blvd
We’ll be taking advantage of the longer days to enjoy an evening walk along the shoreline. As we walk along this wide and flat gravel path, we’ll see many ducks and shorebirds. We’ll walk at a brisk pace but will pause roughly every 30 minutes to enjoy the birds, re-form the group, and (as desired) change conversation partners. We’ll aim to end a few minutes after the sun goes behind the hills.
W(…)
Holi Festival – Celebration of Colors! – Singles [ Tickets required ]
![Holi Festival – Celebration of Colors! - Singles [ Tickets required ]](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/4/5/9/600_526357977.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Discovery Meadow Park (Located next to the Children’s Discovery Museum)
Come celebrate **Holi**, the vibrant Indian festival of colors! Holi marks the arrival of spring, bringing joy, music, and festive spirit. More about the festival: [Britannica – Holi Festival](https://www.britannica.com/story/holi-festival-of-colors). In case you haven’t heard it, try asking any of your Indian friends.
We’ll be attending **Holi Fest San Jose 2025**, a lively event with colors, mus(…)
Let’s Go Bowling on Monday 🎳
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Homestead Bowl & The X Bar
Let’s go Bowling on Monday @ 7:00pm. Please join in 🎳😊
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 be done early 9ish.
The games will be $6.50 each. Bowling shoes rental is $5.50 (if needed). Please bring cash and pay to the organi(…)
The Silicon Valley Computer Programming Club: Monthly Meeting
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Hacker Dojo
1. 1pm to 3pm at the Hacker Dojo in Mountain View. Generally 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 topic(…)
💥3D Printing💥
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Hacker Dojo
Join us at Hacker Dojo for Hacker’s 3D Printing Workshop! This session will serve as a dedicated opportunity for newcomers and enthusiasts to lay the groundwork and establish expectations before delving into the world of 3D printing by understanding how the 3D printers at Hacker Dojo operate!
🖨️ What to Expect:
* Beginner-friendly introduction to 3D printing technology
* Hands-on tutorials cove(…)
DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS STUDY GROUP
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ 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(…)
Meet People Social San Jose | Cultural International Party
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Loft Bar & Bistro
Drink specials.
**What:** Friends, Music, Drinks, Games, Prizes!
**When:** 5:30PM every Friday
**Where:** Loft Bar & Bistro. Downstairs Level.
**Cost Online:** Just a $4 online donation to participate. If you don’t buy online, entry costs $8 at door.
**JOIN on the website for FREE entry** offers: [https://meetpeoplesocial.com/](https://meetpeoplesocial.com/)
**Join the WhatsApp group** on the web(…)
Python MeetUp
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Hacker Dojo
Join our Python Meetup where the discussion is driven by you! This interactive and inclusive event welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds to learn from one another.
Each week the group will choose to dive into intermediate Python topics such as Objects and Classes, Comprehensions, Lambda functions, modules and PIP, virtualenv, Numpy, Pandas and more’
Between meetings, come chat about your(…)
RANCHO SAN ANTONIO HIKE & optional dinner!!
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: 22500 Cristo Rey Dr
Let’s enjoy this 5.4-mile loop trail hike together again. It is near Cupertino, California, at the Rancho San Antonio County Park.
You can find details on our usual hike route here:
Lower Meadow, Rogue Valley, Wildcat Loop, Farm Bypass, and Coyote on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lower-meadow-rogue-valley-wildcat-loop-farm-bypass-and-coyote
FYI..
We have 2 types of r(…)
March Copains & Croissants Meetup! (NO FEB MEETUP)
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: undefined
Bonjour!!
Désolée mes amis, but there will not be a French Club meetup this month. Between my work and travel schedule, and February being a short month, we will have to skip our February get-together. But please save the date for our March meetup on Saturday, March 15th from 10AM – 12PM. Location is TBD for now but will likely be somewhere between Cupertino and Mountain View.
As the group conti(…)
Goal Setting and Tracking
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Google Cafe
Hello Ladies!
Incredible things happen when women support women <3
Come join us for an evening of goal setting and tracking! Your goals could literally be anything under the sun, from learning a new skill to fitness, mindfulness or intentionally having some fun. No matter what your goal is, we hope this meetup will help you find a safe and supportive community for continued accountability.
We m(…)
San Jose Language Exchange | Make Friends, Learn Languages & Culture
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Loft Bar & Bistro
Learn a new language at this language exchange event!
Come and **make new friends** in a fun, casual atmosphere. No matter which country or background, you will feel welcome.
Socialise, share your knowledge or get new ideas on where to meet people or places to go in San Jose.
**JOIN on the website for FREE entry** offers: [https://meetpeoplesocial.com/](https://meetpeoplesocial.com/)
**Join the(…)
ClickHouse Meetup at Netflix in Los Gatos
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Netflix Kabuki Theater
Hey there, data enthusiasts and ClickHouse aficionados! We are excited to be doing an a ClickHouse meetup in the south bay at the Netflix offices! We are also excited to confirm that Alexey Milovidov, creator of ClickHouse is going to be in Los Gatos at our meetup!
**Location:**
Netflix Offices
121 Albright Wy, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Exact Building:
Netflix Kabuki Theater, 131 Albright Way Building(…)
Generative AI Social
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ 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/)(…)
[After work hike] Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
![[After work hike] Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/4/2/9/600_525921545.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
Short after-work hike with gradual inclines, nice tree cover, and great bay views. If there’s interest, we’ll consider repeating this event once or twice a month.
**AllTrails link:**
* https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/pge-wildcat-high-meadow-and-lower-meadow-trail-loop
* Length: 5.3 miles
* Elevation gain: 921 ft
**Meeting place:** Lot 6 (we’ll meet near the restrooms area). See [m(…)
2025-03-13 – Spin & Smash Open – Pickleball Event
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Bay Club Santa Clara
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, this is the perfect opportunity to play and connect with fellow enthusiasts in the tech-savvy pickleball community.
Thanks to our sponsors and partners, Mend io, Axonius, Secure Code Warriors, and OWASP Bay Area, you’ll have a chance to enjoy…
Lessons – Food – Drinks – Prizes – Bay Club’s Restorative Amenities (Cryo-lounge, sauna, steam, jacuzzi, po(…)
Cigar 101: Cultivating Leisure, Building Community
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Mission Pipe Shop
**🔥 Cigar 101 – A TLC Classic Returns! 🔥**
📍 **Location:** Mission Pipe Cigar Lounge, The Alameda – San Jose
📅 **Date & Time:** Tuesday\, March 11 \| 6:30 – 8:30 PM
💨 **Who’s Invited:** All TLC members! Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or just curious to learn, this event is for you.
We’re bringing back one of the **very first** TLC events—a classic night of cigars, connection, and good(…)
Life Chats: Let’s Talk about Life Purpose
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Saratoga Library
**Disclaimer:** **People who aren’t on RSVP list will NOT be allowed to join the event due to room capacity.** Please note that Waitlist is not the same as RSVP list.
**Note:** Location is **Saratoga Library.**
Our ninth 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:** Life Purp(…)
CrafterEvening
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Olympus
crafts & beer 🙂
bring your own crafts 🙂
water color, crochet or good conversation(…)
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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2025 Bay Area Travel & Adventure Show
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Santa Clara Convention Center
America’s Favorite Travel Show is Back!
HOLI NIGHT PARTY WITH COLORS[BOLLYWOOD] | MYTH LOUNGE| SanJose | Mar 15
![HOLI NIGHT PARTY WITH COLORS[BOLLYWOOD] | MYTH LOUNGE| SanJose | Mar 15](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F970729943%2F1608401767533%2F1%2Foriginal.20250227-080130?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=512&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.484858310584&fp-y=0.779332459863&s=e8aaa8049b54c681b7a364ca46111a58)
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: 184 N 4th St
Bay Area’s only HOLI NIGHT Party with herbal colors, top DJs, Dholi, food, hookah, fashion stalls, and non-stop festivities !!
Joe Wong黄西 Comedy–“Between Jobs”
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Smithwick Theatre
“Join us for an unforgettable night with Joe Wong as he tackles work and life balance in his hilarious and thought-provoking comedy”
Joe Wong黄西 中文专场脱口秀–水土不服
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Smithwick Theatre
“Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Joe Wong as he tackles 水土不服 in his hilarious and thought-provoking comedy”
MARCH 14|OPAL NIGHTCLUB| Bollywood Holi Party
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Opal By Arena
Get ready to dance, and celebrate Holi in true Bollywood style at our epic party!
The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – San Jose
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Three Sisters
Join us for the ultimate St Paddy’s Bar Crawl in San Jose, where good vibes, green drinks, and festive fun collide this March 15th!
Holi Fest 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Discovery Meadow
AIA Holi Fest is the largest Festival of Color in downtown San Jose with the best Bollywood Dance Music!! http://aiaevents.org/
When the Litter Gets Tough, the Tough Get Cleanups! Creek Cleanup
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Location TBD
Come help us clean the Coyote Creek and Trail!
Spin & Smash Open
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Bay Club Santa Clara
Get ready to spin and smash your way into Valentines day!
New Wave Night. Synth Wave, Italo Disco, and 80s Hits
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Era Lounge
Get ready to dance all night to the best Synth Wave, Italo Disco, and 80s hits at our New Wave Night event!
International Women’s Day. Next Chapter: Growth
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Palo Alto Event Center
Join us as we celebrate Women’s Day with an inspiring panel discussion on personal and professional growth opportunities.
MAR 15 | HOLI PARTY -COLOR FESTIVAL 2025 | DAY MELA | SAN JOSE DOWNTOWN
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: 156 Post St
Open ground Color Fair.Enjoy dholi, dance, music, food, drinks & cultural activities, kids area, Free Parking. Kids under 3 are Free
2000s EDM Party – Relive the Vibe, One More Time.
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Era Lounge
Let’s party like it’s the 2000s with all the best EDM hits – One More Time!
2025 St Patrick’s Day Dinner
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Holy Family Parish Community Center
Celebrate your Irish! Join us for a legendary St. Patrick’s Day Dinner in 2025, filled with Irish cheer, mouthwatering food, and memories!
Kloud K-Pop | 3/13/2025 Photocard Trading Night
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Kloud K-Pop
Bring your binders, your photocard wishlists, and your friends to Kloud K-Pop for our monthly photocard trading night!
Silicon Valley Venture: Pitch & Panel in Los Altos Hills (Foothill College)
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: 2200 Perimeter Rd
Join us for Silicon Valley Venture: Pitch & Panel, and networking event in Los Altos at Foothill College!
MAR 14 | BOLLYWOOD NIGHTOUT | NEON GLOW PARTY | SAN JOSE
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Myth Lounge
Join the Neon Party ! Top40, Hindi, Bollywood, Bhangra Remixes and Tik Tok Trends. RSVP for Free Neon Accessories !
Genius DevCamp
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Genius DevCamp is a not-for-profit developer event focused on creating applications using next-gen AI and ML infrastructure.
Jewish Young Adult Happy Hour
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Sports Page
Join Jewish young adults for a fun Purim-themed happy hour! Enjoy beer, snacks, and hamentashen!
GMSV : Sustainable Economy-Eco-Friendly Strategies for Success
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: 1050 N 5th St #30
Exploring innovative solutions for sustainable business practices.
The role of technology and AI in driving environmental sustainability.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations San Jose March: Let’s Go Italian!
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 25th
◦ Where: Lo Spago Ristorante y Pizzeria
Come with us to discover a new venue and have an unforgettable Italian Experience AT LO SPAGO Restaurant in Santa Ana!🍷
Let’s enjoy an incredible evening at the best Italian restaurant in the Central Valley, where authentic flavors, exceptional service, and great company come together to create lasting memories.
We will have a special space for our group with cocktail tables which will facilit