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
STARTUPS MIX & PITCH
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Hacker Dojo
**NOTE: We have 10 spots open for founders to pitch. Please register on [Discord](https://discord.gg/ywdysKPews) (see below) to reserve your place.**
The evening kicks off with an open mixer. Then, we delve into a pitch session. Witness startups present their ideas to a panel of judges and participate in collaborative pitch reviews.
Idea-stage founders are more than welcome!
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Let’s Go Bowling on MLK Monday 🎳
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ 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(…)
Drinks & free games @ MiniBoss 🕹️🍹
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Miniboss
Let’s have a drink and enjoy free Thursday games at MiniBoss in downtown SJ :)(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange San José
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: The Brit – Sports Pub & Patio
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (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 experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)
Beginning Modern Square Dance
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: undefined
The first 2 Mondays are free introductory classes on Jan 20 and Jan 27, $7 per week thereafter.(…)
BOLLYWOOD PARTY MEETUP- FREE ENTRY BEFORE 10:15 PM
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Myth Taverna & Lounge
[CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW FOR FREE ENTRY](https://www.instagram.com/highonbolly/)
**FREE BEFORE 10:15 PM BY SHOWING RSVP.**
**Epic Party -Bollywood, Hindi & Punjabi Remixes all night. Bring all your friends and celebrate friendship !**
CELEBRATE IT BOLLYWOOD DANCE PARTY STYLE
[CHECK OTHER EVENTS](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/high-on-bolly-hob-66049461303)(…)
Dinner @ St. John’s Bar & Grill
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: St John’s Bar and Grill
Join us for great food, drinks and conversation at St. John’s Bar & Grill in Sunnyvale. This restaurant is known for their fun atmosphere and delicious food.
Whether you’re new to the area or just looking to expand your social circle, this is a great opportunity to create meaningful connections with other members in the group.
Look forward to meeting you soon!(…)
Free Fun Night
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Loyola Elementary
Intro to Modern Square Dancing, Round Dancing, and Line Dancing.
Great for your mind and body!(…)
Pacific Hackers – Open Source Virtualization Workshop
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ 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/mountain-view-ca-20250122-open-source-virtualization-workshop-tickets-1134946568739
Are you ready to sharpen your skills and explore the future of virtualization?
We’re excited to announce our upcoming meetup, sponsored by SUSE, wh(…)
✨🍿HACKER’S MOVIE NIGHT 🎥✨
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ 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(…)
☔Rain or 🌞Shine Green Exercise🌲Walk/Hike 🥾Los Gatos Vasona Lake 🏞️
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Parking lot
Hello Nature Lovers, Let’s go for a [Green exercise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_exercise) meeting new friends, Wellness Hike/Walk at beautiful Vasona Lake Park for our physical health and mental well-being😇
We’re meeting at Oak Meadow Park entrance parking lot by the airplane
\*Let’s flying to Vienna for Mozart Symphony Show and to Paris for dinner tonight 🙂 On our own “Air Force 1”, (…)
RUST MEETUP at HACKER DOJO
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ 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(…)
AI Wednesdays in Campbell: For Bay Area-based Builders
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Out of the Barrel
Note: This community is specifically designed for active AI practitioners. **While we appreciate all interest in AI, our meetings are not structured for job seekers, tourists, or those new to development with AI models.**
Let’s meet and talk about generative AI!
* **LOCATION: OUT OF THE BARREL in Campbell**
* Our community consists primarily of **AI startup founders and engineers** working in ar(…)
In Town Star Party (ITSP)
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ 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(…)
Prepare for DOGE: Transform America with Anthropic AI on AWS!
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: undefined
🌟 **Be Part of the Next Big Revolution in Government Efficiency!** 🌟
As you may have heard, innovators like **Elon Musk** and **Vivek Ramaswamy** are leading the charge with the newly envisioned **Department of Government Efficiency**, aiming to transform the way public administration operates. **AWS** and **Anthropic AI** will play a critical role in powering this initiative. This isn’t just sp(…)
COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ 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(…)
[Mountain View, CA] 2025-01-22 – Open Source Virtualization Workshop
![[Mountain View, CA] 2025-01-22 - Open Source Virtualization Workshop](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/3/e/c/600_525410156.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ 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/mountain-view-ca-20250122-open-source-virtualization-workshop-tickets-1134946568739
Are you ready to sharpen your skills and explore the future of virtualization?
We’re excited to announce our upcoming meetup, sponsored by SUSE, wh(…)
Meet People Social San Jose | Cultural International Party
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ 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(…)
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.
RELATED: How To Meet People In San Jose, California
JAN 24| BOLLYWOOD NIGHTOUT | BARBIE THEME PARTY| SAN JOSE
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Myth Lounge
Let’s bring Barbie Party back ! Girls, dress up in fabulous shades of pink and let’s glam it up in true Barbie style! Book Free Pass Now !
AACSA’s 45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon Presented by Amazon
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: San José State University Student Union Ballroom
Join us at AACSA’s 45th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon, presented by Amazon, to honor the legacy of Dr. King on January 20, 2025
Event Full – The Cleanup of a New Generation! – Olinder Dog Park
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: Selma Olinder Dog Park
Come help us clean the Coyote Creek and Trail on MLK Day!
Linfinity ‘Fest 2025 by Link Multifamily
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Hilton Santa Clara
Join Linfinity ‘Fest 2025 in the Bay Area! A 2-day event of networking, market insights, workshops, and fun. Fly into SJC. RSVP now!
Chris Munch Comedy | San Jose, CA
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Narrative Fermentations
Get ready to laugh your socks off with Chris Munch Comedy in San Jose, CA – it’s gonna be a night full of hilarious jokes and good times!
BACK TO OUR ROOTS PT.2
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: TIKI PETE
Let’s reconnect with our cultural heritage at BACK TO OUR ROOTS PT.2 – a celebration of our traditions, music, and community!
Beautify the Bike Path: Stevens Creek Trail
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Red Rock Coffee
Spend a morning on bikes with SVBC, Grassroots Ecology and Friends of Stevens Creek Trail keeping our waterways clean and beautiful!
Out in Tech SF South Bay x Synopsys: Pride and Purpose Panel
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: 675 Almanor Ave
Empowering LGBTQ+ Advocacy Through Unity
Silicon Valley Career Expo 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Mountain View Senior Center
Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with leading professionals from a variety of fields and gain insights into today’s industries.
Silicon Valley Venture: Pitch & Panel in Los Altos Hills (Foothill College)
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: 2200 Perimeter Rd
Join us for Silicon Valley Venture: Pitch & Panel, and networking event in Menlo Park at Foothill College!
It’s a Journey Presents: Lee Reynolds
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: The Continental Bar Lounge & Patio
Step into a world of weird and wonder on the dance floor as It’s a Journey proudly presents Desert Hearts titan, Lee Reynolds.
Kloud K-Pop | 1/25/2025 Photocard Trading Night
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Kloud K-Pop
Bring your binders, your photocard wishlists, and your friends to Kloud K-Pop for our monthly photocard trading night!
Night with the Artist: Laurus Myth at the Triton Museum
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Triton Museum of Art
Join us for an evening with the talented artist Laurus Myth at the Triton Museum – it’s going to be a night to remember!
Opening Reception – Seeping Through Domestic Dissonance
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: New Museum Los Gatos + Art Studio
Join us to celebrate our new exhibition with remarks, refreshments, & a really good time.
SANTA CLARA Platonic Touch Workshop: JANUARY 25th Edition
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: 95054
FIVE hours of communication, consent, and cuddles, oh my!
New Year, New Energy: an immersive sound journey to empower intentions
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: 366 S 1st St
Inspire your 2025 intentions immersed in a sound and senses experience with Kalden Kho guiding our Tibetan singing bowls and sounds journey.
Intro to Blacksmithing
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Visual Philosophy
Learn the basics of hand forging and create a utilitarian object out of steel!
Moffett Field Museum • LUNCH & LEARN with Loreen Gibbons
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Moffett Field Museum
Join us Jan 22 at Moffett Field Museum for a Lunch & Learn with author Loreen Gibbons and a signing of All Eternity Lies Before Me.
Sofia University – Winter 2025 AI Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Sofia University
AI, Entrepreneurship, and The Service Industry
Yoga with Lululemon
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Eataly Silicon Valley
Bring your yoga mat and enjoy a morning workout with lululemon at Scuola
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations San José January 2025 Event @Isla Verde Restaurant
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 29th
◦ Where: Isla Verde Restaurante
Let’s start this year, 2025, by making new friends!
We invite you to participate in our first official event of 2025. This event will occur on Wednesday, January 29, at Isla Verde Restaurant in Rohrmoser, starting at 6:30 pm. There will be no better opportunity to meet new people or reconnect with all those who enjoy great company at our events.
Isla Verde Restaurant will welcome us with a cockt