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
Talk ‘N Trade in Irvine (In-person 2 hours)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Panera Bread
**We encourage beginners to come and learn! O’Brian and Ernie will be at this event.**
At our “Talk ‘N Trade” Meetups we encourage individuals of all trading levels to come out anytime to talk about *options trading*.
You can watch live trades and even do some trading of your own during regular market hours.
Talk ‘N Trade Meetups are perfect for individuals looking to hang out and talk about tr(…)
Taco Tuesday at Crowne Plaza in Costa Mesa
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County, an IHG Hotel
Join us for our first Taco Tuesday at the Crowne Plaza IHG Hotel in Costa Mesa! This venue is a gem with a spacious Fireside Lounge Tavern, a full bar, and a cozy patio—perfect for an evening out with friends.
As always, our goal is to support local spots and have a great time together. Whether you’re looking to make friends, craving delicious cuisine, or just a drink to unwind, there’s something(…)
Irvine Code and Coffee
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Hangar 24 Orange County
* We are going to meet at **Hangar 24 at 6pm**.
* **Parking is free with validation (no purchase necessary)**, just make sure to park in the lot off Von Karman or the parking garage off Gillette and grab a ticket.
* **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 all of the people wearing **blue and white nam(…)
IRVINE – Friday Night Boardgame Meetup *SPECIAL EVENT*
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ 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. **This special event will feature a game sale/trade!**
\*DESCRIPTION:
Join us at Knowlwood restaurant for a most excellent evening of gaming and dining! Enjo(…)
Friday Mix and Mingle @ Dave & Buster’s (The Outlets at Orange)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Dave & Busters
**Follow us on IG @ocmixandmingle for event updates and stories! Tag us with #ocmixandmingle**
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(…)
UX Happy Hour – Presented by Orange County User Experience
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Mess Hall at FLIGHT
Welcome to UX Happy Hour presented by Orange County User Experience!
Whether you’re a UX practitioner, Product Manager, Engineer, or just interested in the field – we hope you’ll join us at Mess Hall at FLIGHT in Tustin.
You can learn more about the food and drink options available on the [Mess Hall Website](https://messhalltustin.com/vendors/)
Parking validation is available at a kiosk in the (…)
#OCHappyHour @ Sevilla (Costa Mesa)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Sevilla Restaurant & Tapas Bar
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(…)
Dhoom 2!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: India Gate Restaurant
It’s the second year of Desi Beats!
Let’s come together and celebrate the birthday of Desi Beats! Bring your favorite party/fun songs to perform on stage. Off the stage, your performances could and should continue in the form of clapping, whistling, dancing, jumping up and down or sideways!!
**Important timings:**
* **11:00 – 12:30** \- Meet ‘n Greet\, **Lunch**, Sound check / Practice
* **12:3(…)
In-Person: Tech Leadership Meetup in Irvine
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Paciolan
We are going to meet in Irvine, Orange County!
We were invited by software company – Paciolan to host our Meetup! Check the (https://youtu.be/RCmJDTNLTFI)
AGENDA:
1. **Topic**: Creating Successful Teams: Tips and Tricks from a MAANG Manager
**Eugene Polonsky**, Engineering Manager at IMDb (Amazon)
2. **Topic**: Overcoming Challenges in Engineering Deliveries – Guidance for (…)
Irvine Underground Meeting
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Gulliver’s Restaurant
Bring an open mind, technology, get involved, give talks and show off gear!
Schedule:
7pm: Open discussion
8pm: Announcements and Featured presentation(…)
How Religious Fundamentalism Hijacks and Becomes a Parasite inside Our Brain!!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: corner bakery
Excerpt from *Psychology Today*:
Religious fundamentalism—which refers to the belief in the absolute authority of a religious text or leaders—is almost never good for an individual. It is not accurate, though, to call religious fundamentalism a disease, because that term refers to a pathology that physically attacks the biology of a system.
But fundamentalist ideologies can be thought of as menta(…)
Where Do You Feel You Belong?
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: San Marco Park
Discussion Topics:
How do you define your identity?
Where do you feel most at home?
What identity or cultural elements do you feel most connected to?
How do you cope with the feeling of not fully belonging to any one culture?
Details:
Date: September 14th Saturday
Time: 10am
Duration: 2 hours
Location: San Marco Park, 1 San Carlo, Irvine, CA 92614
Restrooms: Yes
Parking: In the park
Directions:
P(…)
Wednesday Coed Sand VB Intermediate and above 2s, 3s and 4s
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ 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(…)
Dive Bar Takeover!
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Madeleine’s
Are you looking for a neighborhood watering hole to hang out at, on a regular basis? Let’s foster and build new/and existing friendships within the community!
Do you like shooting pool with other like-minded women at a cool dive bar? Bring your friends and your quarters, and let’s play!
Come after work and feel free to grab your dinners from the many restaurants across the street, or in the loca(…)
Blood on The Clocktower – Irvine
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: One Zo Boba
New players arrive at 6:45, so that we can teach you the rules! We play just outside One Zo Boba.
This event is open to players of all levels. For new players, Storytellers will not only explain the rules but will also offer guidance as you learn the game. For experienced players, however, we have more than a few tricks up our sleeves.(…)
Italian Lessons – Free
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: 1526 Brookhollow Dr
Free Italian lessons, really. No strings attached.
One of our members is offering a free hour of instruction before our normal italian conversation meetup at 6pm.
Lessons are targeted for people that know at least a little italiano.
Lessons are from 5 – 6 pm
If you are staying for a meetup afterwards, bring what you wish to eat and drink. The facility includes a kitchen area microwave,keurig Coff(…)
Question Cards and Social Mixer
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: GameCraft Brewing Anaheim
Welcome to our Question Card Social Mixer!
Join us as we dive into engaging discussions, explore how our meetups are, and discover the unique aspects of our group. Enjoy a selection of delightful drinks and spark conversations using our intriguing question cards. This event is an excellent chance to connect with fellow members and truly experience the vibrant community we’ve cultivated. We’re exc(…)
Dive Bar Book Club OC Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Tustin Brewing Co
September’s read is a literary mystery — not a detective story, but more “Jane Eyre” gothic. The Thirteenth Tale, by Diane Setterfield. Hopefully will be a crowd pleaser!
All children mythologize their birth…So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter’s collection of stories, which are as famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale as they are for the delight and enchantme(…)
Gay Days Disneyland
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Disneyland
**Join other Wholesome Queers members at Disneyland for an unofficial gay day on Saturday, September 14th.** We will meet out front at **11am.** *(More specific details will be forthcoming to those who sign up along with a phone number to help coordinate finding each other)*
**You can find out more information and find discounted park tickets here (just one park is the present plan): [https://www(…)
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
Besties Do Disney – 2024 California Retreat
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Get ready for the ultimate GIRLS TRIP! Our 2024 Besties Retreat in Anaheim, California is one you do not want to miss!
RE+ Clean Energy Job Fair
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Hilton Anaheim
GRID Alternatives is teaming up with WRISE and RE+ Events to provide a dedicated space for jobseekers and solar companies to connect!
Agile Open SoCal 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Donald Bren Hall at UCI
Join us for the 15th annual Agile Open So Cal!
OC Health and Wellness Practitioner Networking Event
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Flora Fauna Wellness
Come join us at the OC Health and Wellness Practitioner Networking Event to connect, collaborate, and grow together!
Modelo presenta Los Nuevos Rebeldes, La Septima Banda y Decreto Norte
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
Modelo Presenta Los Nuevos Rebeldes, La Septima Banda y Decreto Norte
Solar Fight Night – Bring on the Fight
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: City National Grove of Anaheim
The largest renewable energy non-profit fundraiser on the planet! After the RE+ Block Party. Registration is required.
Sistahs in the Word 2024 Conference
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Palms Park and Community Center
Get ready for a powerful gathering of strong women diving deep into the Word together at the Sistahs in the Word 2024 Conference!
The Business of Dentistry: Elevate your practice!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: UCI Research Park
Learn how to take your dental practice to the next level at “The Business of Dentistry” event!
24th Anniversary of The G.R.E.E.N Foundation
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport
Black Tie Dinner Affair to celebrate and to raise funds for cancer patients.
A Great Day in the Stoke
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Huntington Beach Pier
The 3rd Annual A Great Day in the Stoke is the largest gathering of Black surfers in history! REGISTER NOW!
FarYad
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Lake Forest Performing Arts Center
A collaborative theater production written by Borzou Arjmand and Ehsan Karami
USC Marshall Alumni OC: Back 9 & Breakfast Strawberry Farms Golf Club 9/13
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Strawberry Farms Golf Club
Kick off your Friday morning with fellow Marshall & Trojan alumni at our Back 9 & Breakfast at Strawberry Farms Golf Club, Irvine! Fight On!
Orange County Integrative Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County, an IHG Hotel, Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA, USA
Join us at the OC Integrative Meetup for a night of connecting, learning, and embracing integrative approaches to health and wellness
The Paradise Room Comedy Nights W/ Jerry Garcia, J Valentino + More
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Yost Theater
Comedy Nights Inside The Paradise Room with special guest comics every week!
Orange County Tech & Finance Networking Event
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Mesa
Meet Established Professionals In Tech & Finance!
CASE Summer Baseball Series (Los Angeles Angels)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Angel Stadium
Get ready for an epic summer of baseball with the CASE Summer Baseball Series featuring the San Francisco Giants!
OCTLC’S CHARITY LUAU AT NEWPORT DUNES
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina
Come join us at the beach for food, friends, dancing, silent auction items and fun. You can’t miss this event. Newport Dunes delights!
OC Business Mixer at Topside Roof Deck
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Topside Roof Deck
Join us at Newport Beach’s only rooftop bar, Topside, for an unforgettable evening of networking and socializing!
Gloves For Grief: Summer Send Off
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Samueli Academy
Join us for our next G4G Boxing class where you can Punch Your Pain into Purpose!
SPEED DATING | 21+ Gay PRIDE Event, FIRST DRINK FREE!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: 719 W 19th St
Socialize with other gay males at our SPEED DATING event for ages 21+ who knows, you might just find your perfect match.