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
Couples meet and greet and some dance lessons to break the ice
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Lake Elizabeth, Central Park
Meet and greet and some dance lessons to break the ice. Lets meet at the pavilion (or Area C on Sailway Dr) of Lake Elizabeth, Fremont at around 11 am till noon.
We have a whatsapp group if you want to join let us know. Lets first meet at one of the meet and greet and get to know each other and then we can keep in touch on WhatsApp or other social media apps.(…)
SUNNYVALE- BOLLYWOOD PARTY FREE BEFORE 10:15 PM BY RSVP ONLY
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Fuego Nightclub
[CLICK AND FOLLOW FOR FREE ENTRY](https://www.instagram.com/highonbolly/)
SUNNYVALE- COME PARTY AND DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT AMAZING VENUE ON MURPHY STREET.
Free before 10:15 pm to whoever RSVP here
Send Location in comment or chat for pregaming.
Upon reaching, ask the host for Meetup Table, and meet up with new friends.(…)
Let’s Go Bowling on President’s Day 🎳
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ 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(…)
DINE and CONNECT: A Social Dinner Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: King’s Fish House
Enjoy a night of great food and conversation in a warm and welcoming setting! Meet new people, share stories, and make meaningful connections over dinner. LIMITED to 12 attendees only! King’s Fish House has a great variety of both cooked and sushi bar seafood options and great ambience. Steak and chicken as well as pasta options are also available.
A $20 reservation fee deposit will be taken here(…)
COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Sunnyvale Bayland Park
Find your groove in this friendly and supportive drum circle!
NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE? NO WORRIES! You will be gently guided into simple patterns that will have you drumming in no time.
NO DRUM? NO WORRIES! I have plenty to share, along with shakers, bells and other fun stuff 🙂
Recreational group drumming and music-making is a great practice that supports health & well-being. It’s transformatio(…)
Ladies’ Night Chess Class
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Hacker Dojo
**Join us for an empowering evening of chess led by Lauren Goodkind, author of *Queen For A Day: The Girl’s Guide To Chess Mastery*!** This fun and engaging class welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players. Enhance your game while connecting with other chess enthusiasts in a supportive environment.
**About the Instructor:**
Lauren Goodkind is a well-established chess teacher(…)
✨🍿HACKER’S MOVIE NIGHT 🎥✨
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Hacker Dojo
🎬 Join us for a night of cinematic fun at Hacker Dojo’s Movie Night! 🍿 Get ready to laugh, relax, and enjoy a great film with fellow tech enthusiasts.
🎥We’ll be screening **TBD**✨
* 🍺BYOB
* 🍿BYOSnacks
* 🛋️BYOBlankets(…)
Drink and draw
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Art Boutiki
Hey there, join us for a chilled night drawing while listening to live DJ at Art Boutiki. They supply coloring sheets and crayons, and you can bring your own. 🙂
Will prioritize folks with more responsible rsvp history of course, and only show up if you are an attendee please.(…)
Potluck–vegan, whole foods, oil-free
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Santa Clara
Let’s meet **at 12:00** In a comfortable indoor location in Santa Clara for a delicious, abundant vegan, whole foods, oil-free potluck. Please bring your favorite vegan, whole food, oil-free dish to share along with a serving utensil and a list of the ingredients in your dish. We’ll have paper and pens for you to write down your ingredients after you get there if you prefer. Also please bring a pl(…)
RANCHO SAN ANTONIO HIKE & optional dinner!!
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ 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(…)
Python MeetUp
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ 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(…)
RUST MEETUP at HACKER DOJO
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Hacker Dojo
Meet and collaborate with other people using and learning the Rust programming language! Rustaceans of all interests and skill levels are welcome. Bring a laptop and something to hack on in person, whether it’s a long-term OSS project or Rust learning exercises ([github.com/rust-lang/rustlings)](https://github.com/rust-lang/rustlings). Our meetings have no agenda or formal presentations, we simply(…)
Generative AI Social
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ 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/)(…)
In Town Star Party (ITSP)
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Houge Park
Come join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of stargazing.
**Event details:**
* Events are held at the parking lot of our headquarters, Houge Park San Jose. The event duration is 2 hours. SJAA volunteers will share night sky views from their telescopes.
* Please refrain from bringing your own telescopes (Binoculars are welcome). If you like to be a volunteer with or without(…)
Life Chats: Let’s Talk about Forgiveness
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ 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 eighth 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:** Forgiven(…)
Live Performance of Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People”
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: San Jose Stage Company
A riveting new revival of Henrik Ibsen’s masterwork, **AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE,** comes to The Stage Theater in downtown San Jose for 4 weeks only. Our group has been graciously offered significantly reduced tickets of $25 each. Come join us for another intimate and engaging performance to support our local small theater.
*Dr. Thomas Stockmann discovers that the water in his town’s therapeutic spa(…)
Stitch and Sip
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: San Pedro Square Market Bar
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, or any project you are working on.
If you are an absolute beginner and would like to get started, I suggest picking up a kit to get you started on a project. We typically have people that can help you start on embroidery, crochet, cross-stitch, or knitting. Check out the resource thread under discussions on places to pick up supplies. https:(…)
[Mountain View, CA] 2025-02-22 – Intricacies of Misconfiguration Based Attacks
![[Mountain View, CA] 2025-02-22 - Intricacies of Misconfiguration Based Attacks](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/d/7/1/600_525704401.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Hacker Dojo
**NOTE**: Host (Hacker Dojo) requires the attendees’ full name and email address to pre-register. Kindly use the below link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-02-22-intricacies-of-misconfiguration-based-attacks-tickets-1154199755539
**Abstract:**
After working with many organizations and various selections of technology stacks, one thing becomes apparent: Configuring is hard. This is(…)
Networking for Tech Startups/Founders/Investors/Developers – San Jose
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Hop & Vine
**\*\*Do meet us at the front door of the venue at 7pm sharp (try to come a little early to ensure you meet the group). In case you are late and you loose the group, you can coordinate in the whatsapp group to catch up (ensure you join the group)\*\***
**Registration**
**✅ Confirm your participation in whatsapp at +34 602 06 51 92 (Robin)**
✅ **Join us on Whatsapp:**
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GZ(…)
Sunset stroll at Los Gatos Creek County Park – Camden Ponds 1.3 mile Loop
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Los Gatos Creek County Park
Let’s walk together towards a healthier, happier lifestyle and visit Los Gatos Creek Trail and start off at the parking lot by Camden Ponds!
Los Gatos Creek Trail is an easy flat paved walkway within the city that is a great trail area with different access points and an event we will often repeat. **The walking distance for this event is 1.3 miles** and anyone may drop out once they feel tired. (…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in San Jose is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in San Jose on Sanjose.org, Insomniac.com, or Sanjoseinside.com.
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AOA Bay Area Landlording Power Conference
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Santa Clara Convention Center
You will discover at least one idea to help you make and keep more money than ever before.
Pro Wrestling Revolution – San Jose, February 22nd
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Mt. Pleasant High School
Lucha Libre returns to San Jose with an incredible night of entertainment!
¡Lucha Libre regresa a San José con una increíble noche de entr
FEB 21 | FRIDAY | BOLLYWOOD TAMASHA | SUNNYVALE
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Fuego Nightlcub
Hindi, Bollywood, Top40, Bhangra Mixes & Tik-Tok Trendy music all night long.
IFES Crab Cioppino – 02/22/25
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: IFES Portuguese Hall
IFES Society of Mt.View is hosting its second Crab Cioppino event of the season. The seating time is at 5 PM – 8 PM. www.ifessociety.com
An Evening with Aleeza Ben Shalom, the Jewish Matchmaker!
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall at OFJCC
Renowned host of Netflix’s series is here for a show you’ll absolutely love, including fireside chat and audience Q&A with Tinder AI expert!
Bollywood Break-Up Party| MYTH – San Jose | Feb 21th
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Myth Lounge San Jose Downtown
Let Loose and embrace the Bollywood drama with our Bollywood Breakup Party! at Myth San Jose !!
Trashpocolypse Now
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Location TBD
Come help us clean the Coyote Creek and Trail!
This Sunday • Presidents Reggaeton Party @ Club Opal • Free Guest List
◦ When: Sunday, Feb 16th
◦ Where: Opal By Arena
This Sunday • President’s Reggaeton Party • Club Opal • Free Guest List
Expect the usual: Great Music, Awesome people and lots of Fun
2025 AREAA Silicon Valley Installation Gala
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: 777 Bellew Dr
This is the Silicon Valley Chapter of Asian Real Estate Association of America’s 2025 Installation Gala. Come enjoy Casino Royale with us!
JV Soul Night San Jose – Music, Performance, Art, and Snacks
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: CreaTV San Jose
Join Justice Vanguard for a night of music, storytelling, and cultural celebration as we present JV Soul Night – San Jose!
Band Capricio Recap Tour 2025 – Bay Area (Age 21+)
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: 525 Los Coches St
Join us for an epic night of music and fun at the Band Capricio Recap Tour 2025 in the Bay Area – exclusively for those 21 and over!
JV Soul Night Los Altos – Music, Performance, Art, and Dinner
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Los Altos Community Center
Experience an unforgettable night of soul, community, and storytelling at JV Soul Night – Los Altos!
SVVR #91: February 2025
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Campus
Connect with the VR community!
Let’s get together again for our monthly meetup and have some fun with XR and spatial computing!
Lunar New Year Celebration: Multicultural Arts Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
Get Ready for an evening filled with vibrant performances, diverse cultures, and artistic expressions.
#doU Unstoppable Self-Confidence Master Class
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Star of David Church
Equips women with the confidence to pursue their goals and provides steps to ignite into their true potential
Signature Event: INSPIRATION via Art, Artists, Fine Wines, Artful Graze
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: MADSEN
We provide Insipiration via Art! Join us for Art, the Artists behind the works, Artisan Wines, the perfect graze, and new people to meet.
Professional Networking Event @ The Hedley Club
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Hedley Club
Social Sphere ~ Join us for our upcoming networking Event. On Sale Now.
2025 SVEC Engineers Week Hall of Fame Banquet
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Delta Hotels by Marriott Santa Clara Silicon Valley, Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA, USA
Join us at the 2025 SVEC Engineers Week Hall of Fame Banquet to celebrate the achievements of our outstanding engineers!
Classical Music – Palo Alto Philharmonic – Orchestra Concert, piano soloist
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Cubberley Theatre
“Forbidden Love” — Sandra Wright Shen performs Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 22,” plus music from Mozart, Delius, and Tchaikovsky.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations San José Official Event @ Cariari Club
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 26th
◦ Where: Hoyo 19 Restaurant, Cariari Country Club
Let’s meet beside Belén, Heredia, the city of flowers! Join us this next Wednesday, 26 Feb in our InterNations event at Restaurante Hoyo 19 at the Cariari Country Club from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Come and meet new people, make new connections, but most importantly, have a nice time in this restaurant, which will be exclusively open for us. Have a free drink and order from the a la carte menu nice di