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.
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 Santa Ana where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Santa Ana
Beach Yoga with Carina
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: PCH and 9th street
Join us for a rejuvenating Beach Yoga Flow with Carina every Wednesday. Unwind and recharge as you move through a vinyasa yoga, connecting our breath with movement. This session is perfect for all levels, whether you are a beginner or seasoned yogi looking to deepen your practice.
Experience the serenity of practicing yoga by the beach, connecting with nature and yourself. Through mindful movemen(…)
Southern California Real Estate Investors Networking Meetup
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County, an IHG Hotel
Join us at the Southern California Real Estate Investors Club (SCREIC) for an interactive networking focusing on various aspects of real estate investing. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics of buying investment properties or an experienced investor interested in fix and flip strategies, this event is designed to cater to everyone in the real estate industry. Our professional ne(…)
Friday Mix and Mingle @ Wild Goose Tavern
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Wild Goose Tavern
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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(…)
#OCHappyHour @ The Wharf (Garden Grove)
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: The Wharf
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(…)
Monday Night Trivia 🤔💭⁉️@ Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza🍕🍻 Irvine
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store – Irvine
Let’s get together for trivia.
How it works:
1\. Teams are 6\-10 people so we will be breaking into groups that size\.
2\. The trivia MC will post questions on the TV screens mounted on the patio and inside\.
3\. Each team will have a sample answer paper to write potential answer and a final answer paper to write final answers to turn into the MC at the end of the round\.
4\. There will 5 or 6 rou(…)
NOIR BOGEY AND BACALL MOVIE: THE BIG SLEEP
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: The Frida Cinema
Cross-posted with [LA & OC Weirdo Music and Art Forum](https://www.meetup.com/la-oc-weirdo-music-and-art-group/events/305067939)
This is one of the classics of the Noir genre. Akira Kurosawa cited The Big Sleep as one of his 100 favorite films & Roger Ebert included the film in his list of “Great Movies”
**Date:** Wednesday, January 22, 7:15 pm
**Venue:** The Frida Cinema
305 E 4th St #100 · Sa(…)
Saturday Coffee Social
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ 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(…)
ORANGE – Friday Night Boardgame Meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Zito’s Pizza
This is the monthly Zito’s Pizza meetup in Orange! Note that there will also be a 10% discount on food for our group during the event.
\*DESCRIPTION:
Join us at Zito’s Pizzeria for a most excellent evening of gaming and pizza! Enjoy playing a selection of modern board and card games! We will have half of the restaurant reserved for our group.
No experience necessary to attend!
\*FOOD AND DRINK(…)
Wednesday Coed Sand VB Intermediate and above 2s, 3s and 4s
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Deerfield Community Park
We do ask you be intermediate (M, H) to advanced in your level of play in order to have competitive and fun games. INTERMEDIATE (M): have OK fundamentals and can control their hits, serves, passes and sets more than 60% of the time. Need to work on ball control more! INTERMEDIATE (H): have GOOD fundamentals and control their hits, serves, passes and sets more than 70% of the time! LET HAVE SOME FU(…)
80’s Dance Party💃Flashback Heart Attack 🎸 NAMM Show – Jan 24th
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Hilton Anaheim
The NAMM Show is a yearly trade show for the music, sound, and entertainment technology industries. It’s organized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and is typically held in January at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
This is a free concert that is open to the public. You may see some rock stars enjoying the show. There will be people from all over the world attend(…)
Prime Rib and Karaoke at the Elks Lodge 1751 S Lyons St., Santa Ana
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: undefined
Join us at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge for a delightful evening featuring prime rib dinner and karaoke! Indulge in the Elks lodge amazing prime rib at an incredibly low price, or opt for seafood, chicken, or salad from their diverse menu, all reasonably priced
While having dinner, we have karaoke entertainment! Whether you’re a singer or just here to listen, you’re guaranteed a fun-filled night of e(…)
Deerfield 6PM Sand-VB, ADVANCED & HIGH Intermediate players ONLY
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Deerfield Community Park
**GOOD SPIRITED PEOPLE ONLY**
**HIGH INTERMEDIATE + & ADVANCED PLAYERS**
for teams of 2 to 4 experienced players on each team.
**FAST PACE GAMES – GREAT DEFENSE – GOOD HITTERS**
Participants need have good control of the ball on passes and sets with above-average agility/mobility.
One overs need to be at a minimum. We are playing a STRUCTURED volleyball. **Level & skills will be prioritized.**
P(…)
Let’s Play Some Pickleball @ TUFFREE COURT in PLaCENTIA!
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Tuffree Hill Park
Itching to play some pickleball?
Come to TUffree and let’s play!
All levels Welcome! Will provide lessons for Beginners.
Don’t have a paddle? No Problem!
Need I say more?
**LIABILITY WAIVERS AND DISCLAIMERS:**
We only organize events and do not claim that any of the organizers, assistant organizers, event organizers, event hosts, and/or volunteers are trained professional guides. We are volun(…)
Jazz Night ❤ Soul Classics 💃 Friday Night 🎸 Streamliner in Orange – Jan 24
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: The Streamliner Lounge
Midnight Martini is a six-piece band that fuses soulful vocals with the smooth grooves of jazz fusion. Covering artists like Sade, Amy Winehouse, Stevie Wonder and Grover Washington, Jr, they offer a versatile and polished sound, perfect for creating a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.
Streamliner Lounge is located just 3 blocks west of the Orange Circle in the historic district Old Town Orange, ri(…)
OC Holocaust Education Center Tour with Michael S.
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Orange County Holocaust Education Center
Orange County Holocaust Education Center Tour with Michael S.
**BACKGROUND**: The Orange County Holocaust Education Center in Newport Beach is the only museum in Orange County dedicated to the memory of the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis during WW II.
It houses the reflective artwork of survivor Mel Mermelstein, a young Hungarian Jew who entered Auschwitz as a seventeen-year-old(…)
Wednesday Coed Sand VB Intermediate and above 2s, 3s and 4s
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Deerfield Community Park
We do ask you be intermediate (M, H) to advanced in your level of play in order to have competitive and fun games. INTERMEDIATE (M): have OK fundamentals and can control their hits, serves, passes and sets more than 60% of the time. Need to work on ball control more! INTERMEDIATE (H): have GOOD fundamentals and control their hits, serves, passes and sets more than 70% of the time! LET HAVE SOME FU(…)
Joshua Tree “Trilogy” Hiking with Michael S.
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: undefined
**Joshua Tree Trilogy with Michael S.** (intermediate level)
I’ve designed an epic one-day adventure in one of nature’s most scenic settings, Joshua Tree National Park. I say “…designed…,” as I have merged a wonderful road trip across the northern area of the park, mixed it with three hikes that feature not only stellar desert hiking, but include some of the iconic spots in the park that many(…)
Ultimate Business Networking!
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: The Country Club
This is a FREE Business Networking Event. Come with your “elevator pitch” and contact info and be ready to ask and answer the questions: “So, what do you do?” and “What’s a good lead for you?”
Please RSVP and if you need to change it, please do so, as I need to let the venue know how many people will attend.
NOTE: Beginning February, 2024 through the end of the year, we are moving from Thursdays t(…)
Irvine 2v2 VB (TEMP RELOC, see desc.), INT+ & ADV players only. 8 players max.
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Location TBD in Irvine
\*\*\*TEMPORARY LOCATION CHANGE FROM DEERFIELD\*\*\*
Please message JC for location information. The new location is still within the vicinity of Deerfield Community Park.
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**Event is limited to 8 players. 2v2 games.**
**INTERMEDIATE+ & ADVANCED players only.**
Players with h(…)
Silent Book Club Meetup (Irvine): Thurs 1/23
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ 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
NAMM TEC Awards
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Hilton Anaheim
The 40th Annual NAMM TEC Awards will return to Southern California, on Thursday, January 23, as part of The 2025 NAMM Show.
2025 Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: The Grand Theater
Get ready to rock at the 2025 Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala – a night of epic music, legendary performances, and unforgettable memories!
Orange County:YDG – You + Me Tour @ The Circle OC [18+]
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◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: The Circle OC
The You + Me Tour featuring YDG and support by PROXXXY arrives at the Circle OC on Saturday, January 25th, 2025.
2025 She Rocks Awards
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Hilton Anaheim Pacific Ballroom
The She Rocks Awards honors groundbreaking women in music and audio – from celebrity performers to industry icons.
讚美之泉敬拜 SOP Worship
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: 美國加州爾灣 | 讚美之泉敬拜中心
成為這時刻關鍵的敬拜者，甦醒將從你我的敬拜中正式啟動！火熱的敬拜者、代禱者，讓我們一起透過最高、最深的渴慕和敬拜，一同來愛耶穌。
Orange County MLK Breakfast
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: Newsong Church
A unifying event bringing church and civic leaders together around the prophetic message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
SABOR FRESA THE #1 PARTY CORRIDOS X PERREO
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Yost Theater
THE #1 CORRIDOS AND PERREO PRESENTS THE BIGGEST COWBOY HAT PARTY JANUARY 25TH AT THE YOST THEATER!
Root + Renew Wellness Experience
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Lido House, Autograph Collection
Kickstart 2025 with a revitalizing outdoor wellness session designed to rejuvenate the body and mind.
UCISOM LMSA/SNMA 23rd Annual Pre-Health Conference
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: UCI School of Medicine
Get ready for the UCISOM LMSA/SNMA 23rd Annual Pre-Health Conference – a must-attend event for all aspiring healthcare professionals!
SCPDG January Discussion Group Meeting
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Waters Corporation District Office
Challenges in Developing High Drug Loaded Redispersible Amorphous Nanoparticle Formulations of BCS IV Compound.
Miki Yu, Devalina Law, AbbVi
Exclusive NAMM x Eargasm Earplug Package — Reserve Yours Free!
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: 800 W Katella Ave
Sign Up Today To Pick Up at the 2025 NAMM Show (Strictly one reservation per person. Exceeding this limit will void your order.)
Tour Of Tales- Los Angeles, CA
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Islamic Institute of Orange County
From the Dream to the Throne will present an emotional analysis on the life of Prophet Yusuf (AS) as he drifts through chapters in his life.
***SOLD OUT*** Speed Dating | Ages 35+ | Cerveza Cito
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Cerveza Cito Brewery
Skip the dating apps! Join us for speed dating over craft beer and make real connections in a fun, face-to-face setting.
HOUSE VS HIPHOP PARTY @ BLEU OC / $5 UNTIL 10:30PM
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Bleu Restaurant & Dancing
HOUSE VS HIPHOP PARTY @ BLEU NIGHT CLUB OC / $10 UNTIL 10:30PM
R&B With Love @ Equis Lounge Santa Ana
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Equis Lounge
Get ready Santa Ana! We’re bringing the ULTIMATE R&B day party at Equis Lounge on Saturday, January 25!
TOXIC FRIDAYS “BACK 2 SCHOOL” PARTY @ BLEU | $15 W/SCHOOL ID ALL NIGHT |18+
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Bleu Restaurant & Dancing
Toxic Fridays Presents “Back 2 School” Party inside Bleu Night Club Hosted By CSUF & OCC
“BACK 2 SCHOOL” PARTY | HIP HOP / TOP 40 | $5 W/RSVP UNTIL 10:30PM | 18+
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Bleu Restaurant & Dancing
College Plots Presents ” Back 2 School ” Party | $10 w/rsvp before 10:30pm ( $15 w/ School ID AFTER 10:30PM ) ALL NIGHT
HOUSE VS HIPHOP PARTY || @ BLEU NIGHT CLUB $5 UNTIL 10:45PM | FRIDAY JAN 24
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Bleu Restaurant & Dancing
House vs HipHop Party inside Bleu Night Club, Friday January 24th
100th Anniversary January 24 Wub + Citrus Grove + The Rust Presents: PHEEL
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Tiki Bar
Come celebrate 100 shows of Wub and Citrus Grove with The Rust Music at our PHEEL event!
2025 Namm Invitational Scratch Battle
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: The Vibe Ultra Lounge
24 DJs from around the World, Battle it out in a head to head all scratch battle for the ages.