Let’s explore social events in Scottsdale, AZ 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 Scottsdale, Arizona. 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 Scottsdale
Salsa Dancing
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: undefined
Hello you amazing dancers, beginners, and just curious about dance people! It’s the monthly social for RKSC Ballroom.
This month we are headed to Dave and Busters in Tempe (2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Suite 1100, Tempe, AZ 85281) on Wednesday, July 24th, to join the Havana Salsa night at 8:30pm.
**Dave and Busters Charges $5 at the door**
**must be 21 or older to get in**
Please join our group and l(…)
New Member Orientation
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Scottsdale Public Library – Civic Center Library
New member meetup at Scottsdale Civic Center Library (SHC room). Come meet like-minded members and get oriented on ‘Connected’ (guidelines and upcoming future events). We will begin icebreaker questions at 11:15am. Coffee and tea with small pastries will be provided. We look forward to meeting you face to face and getting acquainted.(…)
Nōto Nite – Journaling & Community
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Kinkan Gifts
Nōto Nite celebrates creativity, community and coziness by meeting to journal, write letters, chat, sip, and snack in a relaxing atmosphere.
Each event there will be some sort of creative prompt to get the juices flowing, as well as stationary, stickers, and washi tapes and other supplies to use.
Event will be hosted in person at Kinkan Gifts in the Culdesac.(…)
Dinner at Luna by Giada – Caesar’s Republic Scottsdale
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Luna by Giada
If you’ve watched any of Giada’s cooking-travel shows, you’ll be excited to check out her latest restaurant. It’s getting fantastic reviews!! I have paid a deposit for each seat so no cancellations after 7/21. Thank you!! Looking forward to time around the table with you!!😊 [Click here for the restaurant website](https://www.lunabygiadascottsdale.com/).(…)
AZ Product Managers’ Monthly MeetUp
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Vig
A monthly gathering for Arizona’s product managers to network, share insights, and discuss industry trends.(…)
Friday Dinner at Fogo de Chão
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
Friday dinner at Fogo de Chão Brazilian steakhouse… this is a reservation for 20 people. The check will NOT be split so be sure to bring cash for your portion!! 💵
“A FOGO TRADITION
the CHURRASCO EXPERIENCE
CONTINUOUS TABLESIDE SERVICE OF SIGNATURE CUTS OF FIRE-ROASTED MEAT
Includes Market Table & Feijoada Bar”
Bring your appetite and time to indulge!! 🥂🍢🍱(…)
As Fate would have it…Dan is leaving us and moving back to his beloved Texas!
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Fate Brewing Company – Phoenix
Dan Voice (aka the quiet Dan), one of the early members of PCBC is taking his beer and moving to Texas! Dan was instrumental in the early growth of the club…please join us as we bid Dan farewell and wish him the best, as a Texas resident and likely Dallas Cowboy fan!(…)
Phoenix Metro Unplugged Jam
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Pyle Adult Recreation Center – Sedona Room
Here’s the deal:
• All skill levels are welcome. We’re very friendly!
• All acoustic instruments are welcome.
• Watch the notes below regarding varying formats that we implement each month in our meet-ups.
• Most months, we will post a short list of songs that we will play during our meet-up. If you would like a song included on the song list, please UPLOAD the song with it’s chords HERE:
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Cash Flow Game Creator Coming to our Cash Flow Game – Robert Kiyosaki
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Begin Within Family Wellness
Join us for an insightful and interactive meetup focused on mastering cash flow strategies and applying them to real-life investment opportunities. For this particular meetup event, we have invited a special guest speaker who is the cash flow game creator – Robert Kiyosaki.
In this meetup, we’ll delve into the principles of cash flow management, drawing parallels between the strategies employed i(…)
JAZZ NIGHT!!!!!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Mijana Restaurant
a great evening of jazz entertainment with the fabulous Jackie Lopez. Come join us, for listening, dancing, dining, cocktails, and even learn a dance step or two with Brenda Smith. Singles and couples are welcome, come mix and mingle make new friends and have a blast(…)
20’s and 30’s Make New Girl Friends Rift Wine Tap
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Rift Wine Bar & Taphouse
Wanna make new friends? Join us for a drink at Rift Wine + Tap! Aimed towards female identifying individuals in their 20s and 30s looking to make new friends.
Rift Wine + Tap is on Scottsdale Road and McKellips. There is parking on the premises, though you may have to park on the street. There is often a food truck on the parking lot, they have a schedule on their website. We will let you know ou(…)
Food Prep Volunteer Work @ FMSC
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Feed My Starving Children
I’d like to more regularly try to volunteer at fmsc and try to do this or something similar every month or so. Feel free to join on in. The date and time will be updated as the day gets closer. FMSC tends to get filled up pretty easily, so some months may be skipped or the time slot may vary because of that.
At the time of writing or last I checked, there is (edit: 78) volunteer spots left on fms(…)
Placeholder…for the moment
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: undefined
This is just a placeholder – the event date and locations are both subject to change. I should have this organized by the end of the week. Thanks for your patience!(…)
Lunch at Khyber Halal – Cuisines of Afghanistan, Pakistan, & India
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Khyber Halal
Family owned since 2012 by brother and sister Fahima Hassan and Mohammad Safi. The restaurant is named after Khyber Pass, the mountain pass connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mohammad Safi concentrates on the Pakistani food using his father in law’s recipes from a restaurant he owned in Islamabad. Fahima Hassan prepares the Afgani food.
I have been here a couple of times and the food has been c(…)
Late Dinner and Dancing
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Mijana Restaurant
I used to manage this restaurant in college. It turns into a club around 9 PM, with a salsa dance lesson at 9:30 PM. Salsa dancing continues until 2 AM, so couples can decide how long they want to stay. I will have a reservation, so please RSVP if you truly intend to come and avoid showing up last minute.(…)
Advanced WordPress Meetup – Boost Your WordPress Performance with Perfmatters
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 100 S Mill Ave
Dive into a dynamic WordPress meetup tailored for advanced users steering businesses focused on WordPress services and products. Engage with a diverse community that shares insights, strategies, and support to elevate your ventures. Connect with professionals, fostering collaboration and ensuring a rich knowledge exchange for everyone in the WordPress ecosystem.
Location: 100 S Mill Ave (new GoDa(…)
Phoenix/Scottsdale Bridge Group Weekly Get Together
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Via Linda Senior Center
**PLEASE NOTE – NEW START TIME IS 5:00**
***BRIDGE EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY AND UNDERSTANDING OF STANDARD AMERICAN YELLOW CARD (SAYC) IS REQUIRED.***
**WE ARE CHANGING THE LOCATION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:**
Via Linda Senior Center
10440 East Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
We need to finish by 7:45 to clean up and get out of the building at 8 pm closing time.
Call if you have any questions: Betty (…)
Caring for aging parents: happy hour!
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Clancy’s
**Caring for aging parents: Happy Hour (open bar, sponsored by Oxbow Health)!**
Come join us at **Clancy’s Jack Room** for an evening of relaxation, support and learning.
This event is all about taking a break from the stresses of caring for aging parents and enjoying some well-deserved time for yourself.
Connect with others who understand what you’re going through while sipping on your favorite(…)
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 Scottsdale, you can try out Experiencescottsdale.com, Oldtownscottsdaleaz.com, or Scottsdalequarter.com.
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Summer Cooking Class – Hosted by Barrio Queen and PHX Children’s Hospital
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 21001 N Tatum Blvd
Join Chef Julio Mata in an immersive cooking class at Barrio Queen that serves as a fundraiser for Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
Power Lunch/Entrepreneur Workshop – Scottsdale, AZ
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Power Lunch/Entrepreneur Workshop with Top Business Coach Bill Walsh – How to Survive & Thrive in Any Economy!
Executive Business Lunch
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Includes lunch, a presentation by Lance Thonvold, and an executive advisory board experience to help you grow your business.
AIA Phoenix Metro Ice Cream Social
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Buzzed Bull Creamery – Scottsdale, AZ
Beat the heat and join us for some delectable adult style frozen treats!
Girl-tivities® – Girls Go Bouldering!
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Black Rock Bouldering Gym
Girl-tivities is hosting a bouldering event at Black Rock Bouldering to introduce women into indoor rock climbing + hangout!
OPEN HEART❤️OPEN WOMB
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Venu at Grayhawk
Healing and blossoming our Sacred Temple that holds our most powerful energy of CREATION, PLEASURE & PURE LOVE!!
Succulent Terrarium Design Class
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Cactus Flower Florists
Get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity at our Succulent Terrarium Design Class, where you’ll learn to craft stunning gardens.
Free Reiki I with Reiki II
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Reiki Academy
July 27th and 28th , 2024 Reiki I on 27th and Reiki II on the 28th Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm Free Reiki I when you buy our Reiki II class
Kokedama Workshop
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Wright in the Garden
Make your own Kokedama, the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil.
Meditative Healing Sound Bath by Reiki Master Denise
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Jazzercise
Denise will walk you into a meditative state while doing breathe work, color therapy, aroma therapy, reiki energy, and sound healing…
Entrepreneurial Leadership By Design
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Empire Group
Join the Emerging Entrepreneurs Forum for actionable insights to build capabilities, prevent failure, and prioritize growth and education.
A Night Out in Scottsdale: Social Networking at Cien Agaves
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila
Looking to make new connections in Scottsdale? This night’s for you.
New Member Orientation
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: 7345 E Acoma Dr suite 301
Join us for a transformative 3-day Immersion training program that will redefine your mindset and empower you.
LSS Notary Business Management
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest – Phoenix
Join our Notary Business Management class to master essential skills for running a successful notary business. Enhance your expertise
OG ARTMART Vol. 5
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Overlush Gallery
ARTMART Vol. 5! Overlush Gallery’s Night Market, Saturday, July 27 at 6:00 pm! Interested in vending, email [email protected]!
Somatic Breathwork and Wellness Services
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: US Cryotherapy Scottsdale
Experience the power of Somatic Breathwork in this transformative event at US Cryotherapy. Free Cryotherapy trial and $30 add-on services!
The Drag Queen Party Bus Scottsdale – The Ultimate Drag Experience
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: 50 Shades of Rosé
The Drag Queen Party Bus Scottsdale – The Ultimate Drag Experience in Scottsdale!
Buckwheat Bread & Dairy Kefir Workshop With Diana
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Bright Path Wellness
Join us for a hands-on Buckwheat Bread Workshop with Diana and learn how to make your own delicious, gluten-free bread!
Yoga Nidra with Sacred Sounds
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Journey Beyond A Holistic Center
Relax deeply with Yoga Nidra while being immersed in the healing vibrations of sacred sounds.
Youth Improv Classes in N Scottsdale
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: 8360 E Raintree Dr #110
Improvgenics! Youth Improv Classes with The Outcasters starts July 22nd!