Let’s explore social events in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana
Prayers of Impartation
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: BE:LIFtED
Every Monday at 7pm, Instructor Darren will impart prayers of faith, strength, encouragement and hope. Whether you are struggling financially, are experiencing loss, or having bouts with anxiety, let Darren pray in agreement with you to overcome your obstacles. You don’t have to share the same faith, all are welcome.
On most evenings, Portos pastries will be available for your enjoyment.(…)
Friday Mix and Mingle @ Mess Hall Market
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Mess Hall at FLIGHT
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Find friends to build your next social circle
Find your next business contact
Find a fun experience to fill your evening
Everyone is looking for something, someone might be looking for someone like you!
Each event will be centered around organic, free-flow socializing. No pressure, no awkward ice breaker(…)
B I N G O. And optional Dinner at the Elks Lodge, 1751 Lyons, Santa Ana
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Santa Ana Elks Lodge # 794
More Sunshine fun.. Monday night bingo at the Elks lodge is being co hosted by one of our members who is a member of this Lodge.
They have an inexpensive dinner menu if you arrive hungry.(…)
Saturday Coffee Social
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Wall Writers Coffee
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Each week we will gather at the same spot, outside on the patio near the swinging benches.
This will be a recurring self-led casual gathering for our growing community! There will not be an official host but the space is pretty small and you will easily be able to find our group. For those who are regu(…)
Hicks Canyon- 5 miles-Advanced Beginner
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Del Taco
This is a walk that is relatively flat. We will walk to Venta Spur and then follow Venta Spur to Jeffrey open space trail and go north on Jeffrey open space trail to Portola Parkway and join up with Hicks canyon, and we will make the decision either to go down Yale or go to Culver and work ourselves back to the parking lot.
Yes, we could all meet up for yogurt after the walk! This is a dog friend(…)
Tech Link Up – After Hours
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Hangar 24 Orange County
* We are going to meet at **Hangar 24 at 6pm**.
* **Parking is free with validation**, just make sure to park in the lot off Von Karman or the parking garage off Gillette and grab a ticket. You are encouraged to get a drink or something to support the venue.
* **You do not have to be 21+** to enter the brewery. They have non-alcoholic drinks and various food items if you do not drink.
* Look for a(…)
Save the date for out OC Joint Cybersecurity Mixer!!!
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Hangar 24 Brewery
Please join us for our OC Non for Profit Joint CyberMixer! Whether you are with CSA, OWASP, IVU, ISACA, ISC2, CyberJutsu, ISSA, WiCys, IAPP, Infragard, come on out and have some fun in a safe environment and meet your peers in the industry.
**Vendors by Invitation ONLY! If you are a vendor who is interested in attending, please reach out to me so we can make it happen. We look forward to seeing y(…)
#OCHappyHour @ The Bungalow (Huntington Beach)
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: The Bungalow Huntington Beach
Note #1: If you feel sick or unwell in ANY way, please stay home. If you have a cough, cold, fever, or if you’re sneezing or have a runny nose, it’s best to stay home until your symptoms have passed.
Note #2: Please buy at least one drink and, ideally, some food as well (like appetizers, for example) while at the event. Especially during these crazy times, we are grateful to have venues willing t(…)
MOVIE: POLYESTER + FREE ODORAMA CARDS
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: The Frida Cinema
Cross-posted with[ LA & OC Weirdo Music & Art Forum](https://www.meetup.com/la-oc-weirdo-music-and-art-group/events/305979470)
John Waters’ “*trashterpiece*” starring Divine
With **free Scratch & Sniff cards**. I am not responsible for ANYTHING !!!
**Date**: Friday March 14, 8:15
**Venue**: Frida Cinema
305 E 4th St #100, Santa Ana, CA 92701
[Phone](https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&sca(…)
Small Group Balboa Island and Peninsula to West Jetty Walk
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: US BANK (corner of Jamboree and Bayside Drive)
Please READ the following before signing up.
Park at your own risk. You may want to consider parking over by Pavilion’s rather than in front of Sapori or Union Bank as a private patrol company has ramped up their surveillance of the area.
Be a considerate hiker by not signing up unless you are certain you will be able to attend or, show up without a confirmed reservation. There is often a wait l(…)
Is Perfectionism Just Procrastination in Disguise? (Pint-Sized Perspective)
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Tustin Brewing Company
[Wisdom Tree Forum™](https://www.wisdomtreeforum.org/) OC invites you to discuss [“Is Perfectionism Just Procrastination in Disguise?”](https://youtu.be/CPszftsUGVM?si=-xEeiGQHuPm2eS8c)
(The link for the video is embedded in the text. Watching video is optional but recommended). **Let’s Experiment with Imperfections** **👩🎨👨🎨!**
Some of the aspects of the video that will guide our discussion (…)
IRVINE – Friday Night Boardgame Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: 14952 Sand Canyon Ave
This is the Irvine Knowlwood meetup, Orange County’s most popular regular boardgame meetup! RSVP on this page now to lock in your spot! This venue has hosted boardgame meetups since June 2021. We now meet here once a month, every 2nd Friday.
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Join us at Knowlwood restaurant for a most excellent evening of gaming and dining! Enjoy playing a selection of modern board and card games! W(…)
🧡Best U2 Cover Band 🤘🏼Dance Party 💃w Hollywood U2 🎸 St Paddys – $19
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Old World Biergarten
This U2 cover band is awesome. Lead singer has actually sang with Bono – check out their website. This is going to be one of the few opportunities left to see this band. They have moved to New York.
Band website
Please click below to get your tickets. Ticket prices may go up as we get closer to the event.
https://www.universe.com/events/hollywood-u2-irish-fest-tickets-JS(…)
UCI Campus walk – 4- 5 miles, adv. beginning level
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: University Center
This will be a new exploratory trek through the open areas of the UCI campus! We will be walking as a group throughout many of the noted areas of the campus. The terrain is basically flat but there are some stairs and ramps.
Dogs are welcome!
Please bring some water and a good pair of walking shoes. All surfaces will be paved.
From Sept-March it gets dark early so plan on bringing a personal ni(…)
Women’s Cyber Career Tips and Challenges Fireside Chat
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: 5271 California Ave ste 100
Back by popular demand! Our next installment of the Women’s Fireside Chat, sponsored by Fortinet.
Please join myself, Kris Rides, Founder of Tiro Security and Jameeka Green Aaron, CISSP, CISO at Headspace as we engage in an interactive discussion. So bring your questions and let’s have some fun! Please note, this is open to women and men.
Many thanks again to Fortinet who has been so supportive o(…)
Friday Night Hike around Woodbridge Lake(s)
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Woodbridge Village Center
We will walk around a lake (1 hour) or optionally both lakes (2 hours).
ABOUT THE HIKE: We begin the evening with a two mile, hour long, beginner hike around beautiful North Woodbridge Lake in Irvine. Our meetup location is the front of AMC Cinemas in the Woodbridge Village Center. The route will be a figure eight loop around and over the lake on a flat, paved path. Anyone interested can then go (…)
Hike Turtle Rock Trails, Irvine
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Turtle Rock Community Park 2
Check the pin for exact location. Meet the leaders in the parking lot off of Turtle Rock Dr and Southern Wood, Not Sunnyhill.
Moderate hike 4-7 miles, round trip on rocky, hilly trails in the San Joaquin Hills.Some of our leaders have been leading hikes in this area for 20-30 years. Newcomers Welcome.
We will explore all around French Hill and at different times to keep it interesting, take the S(…)
Horror Hounds Book Club – The Croning
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Hidden House Coffee Roasters
We’ll be reading and discussing the book The Croning by Laird Barron.
Donald Miller, geologist and academic, has walked along the edge of a chasm for most of his nearly eighty years, leading a charmed life between endearing absent-mindedness and sanity-shattering realization. Now, all things must converge. Donald will discover the dark secrets along the edges, unearthing savage truths about his w(…)
Pickleball Social @ Vista Del Verde Park!
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Vista Del Verde Park
Happy New Year!
A fantastic chance to enjoy Pickleball at Vista Del Verde Park
1\. The Courts were relatively empty
2\. The Lights were really bright\!
3\. Plenty of parking and clean court\.
This is almost a dream come true!
So, after a long day at work, come play some pickleball and blow off the stress!
Open Play and all welcome!
See you at the court!
**LIABILITY WAIVERS AND DISCLAIMERS:**(…)
Silent Book Club Meetup (Irvine): Thurs 3/13
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: One Zo Boba
BYOB (bring your own book!)
Meeting format:
6:45-7:00pm : Introductions and order drinks
7:00-7:45pm : Read silently
7:45pm-8:45pm : Bookish talks
We will be seated at the outdoor area in front of One Zo Boba @ Woodbury Town Center. Please look for a bunch of people reading books. That’ll be us!(…)
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 Santa Ana, you can try out Americantowns.com, Willowickgolf.com, or Ticketliquidator.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People in Santa Ana, California
You Are The Salt Of The Earth
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Christ Cathedral
Do not wait for the world to change for you. Rather, you are called to bring a change, to be the salt of the earth.
Rhythm N Brunch: Orange County!
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Chako’s Social
The Best Grown N Sexy Brunch Party in LA comes to Orange County ! Great Food, Great Music, Even Better People!
KITTYS RAVE
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Yost Theater
INSIDE THE HISTORIC YOST THEATER @ OC’S ARTS DISTRICT
Holi- Festival of colors
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Maxwell Park
Get ready to splash, dance, and celebrate the vibrant colors of Holi with us at our in-person Festival of Colors event!
2025 HBPD Awards Ceremony & Luncheon
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel
Celebrate the dedication and service of Huntington Beach Police Department members with us.
Banda Machos, Banda Maguey Vallarta show con Cheque Peña y Banda Zarape
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
Estrella Jalisco presenta Noche De Quebradita: Banda Machos, Banda Maguey Vallarta show con Cheque Peña y Banda Zarape
SARBS Annual Awards Banquet and Board Installation
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Highway 39 Event Center
Join us in honoring outstanding community contributions at the SARBS Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
SAMS California Chapter Ramadan Event 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: The Knott’s Hotel
Join us for a memorable Ramadan Iftar to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the Syrian Revolution and the humanitarian efforts of SAMS !!
mssv with Green Expression
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: The Wayfarer
mssv (mike baggetta + stephen hodges + mike watt) are back on Friday March 14 with Green Expression @ The Wayfarer! Jazz/Punk Legendary Trio
AFROBEAT-OC ‘POP OUT’
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: La Vida Cantina
Come join us at AFROBEAT-OC ‘POP OUT’ for a night of dancing, music, and good vibes with the OC community!
Orange County: BLACK V NECK @ The Circle OC [18+]
![Orange County: BLACK V NECK @ The Circle OC [18+]](https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F965290123%2F159033129452%2F1%2Foriginal.20250220-143649?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&h=200&w=400&auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&s=a2efb86f7659509c90e614cf99b796f2)
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: The Circle OC
Get ready to dance and groove with Latin House duo BLACK V NECK at the Circle OC on Friday, March 14th!
St. Patty’s Party
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Private Venue in Anaheim
A Sexy St. Patty Party for adventurous committed couples and the singles who love them! Private Nightclub in Anaheim. Talented Dj’s and more
PCC PARCEL MADNESS 2025: PANEL DISCUSSION
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: 15601 Mosher Ave
JOIN 3 MAJOR SOCAL PCCS FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL PCC PARCEL MADNESS. THIS EVENT IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING SHIPPERS AND E-COMMERCE ENTITIES.
2025-MARCH F2F ASQ O E (Section-701) Monthly Meeting
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 11th
◦ Where: Tandoor Cuisine of India
Join ASQ Orange Empire section for dinner and learning with the Quality community.
ST PATRICKS COLLEGE FEST | FRIDAY 14TH | ORANGE COUNTY | 18+
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Bleu Restaurant & Dancing
The Toxic Group Presents “ST Patricks College Fest” | WHOS READY FOR THIS 800+ PEOPLE
Huntington Beach St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Block Party – 8+ bars!
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
◦ Where: Fred’s Mexican Cafe & Cantina
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2025 at 8+ of Huntington Beach’s best bars, lounges and nightclubs!
St Patricks College Fest | Theme Party
◦ When: Friday, Mar 14th
◦ Where: Bleu Restaurant & Dancing
College Invasion Presents St Patricks College Fest “WHOS READY TO PARTY” $10 BEFORE 10:30PM
Speed Dating | Huntington Beach | Ages 26-35
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: The Bungalow Huntington Beach
Dating Is Hard. We want to make it easier. At this event, we’ll match you with the most compatible people in the venue.
Mastering Doors for Indoor/ Outdoor Living
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 12th
◦ Where: Broadway
Elevate your expertise in bifold, sliding, and pocket doors for seamless indoor-outdoor living!
Dungeons & Dragons & Beers (Live D&D Battles!) – Anaheim
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 13th
◦ Where: Brewheim
A night of live tabletop battles and meeting new D&D players and fans!