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
Is there a secret special someone in Phoenix? (FREE event)
◦ When: Tuesday, Feb 18th
◦ Where: Cartel Coffee Lab, 1 N 1st St
**Tired of dating apps and want to meet people in real life?** Then take a chance and see if there could be a spark in between you and a secret special someone. (Only for 18+).
💬 **Event Details:**
* 📍 Location: This location
* 🕒 Time: About 45-90 min.
* 💞 Purpose: Organic social connections (By the people, for the people)
**How does It Works?:**
1️⃣ **RSVP & write your comment**
2️⃣ **Arri(…)
The Entrepreneur Social Event
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Greenwood Brewing
### 🌇 **Downtown Phoenix Meetup** 🌇
**Calling all entrepreneurs and business professionals!** Join us for a relaxed evening of networking on the rooftop of the **Greenwood Brewery in Roosevelt Row**.
Meet on the outdoor patio to the right of the bar.
📅 **Date:** Tuesday, February 18th
⏰ **Time:** 6pm – 8pm
📍 **Location:** Greenwood Brewery
👔 **Dress Code:** Business Casual
🍽️ **Enjoy drin(…)
Effective AI Product Design
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Studios at Mesa City Center
For this months presentation, our speaker will show the transformative power of AI in the software development process.
Brandon will share his expertise on simplifying the development process from start to finish. He will discuss how he uses AI to rapidly develop proof of concepts, MVPs, and bring products to market.
A key highlight of the session will be Brandon’s recent experience where he int(…)
Connections & Cocktails Let’s Celebrate! Levarti’s 1-Year Anniversary Party!
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: TapHouse Kitchen
**Let’s Celebrate! Levarti’s 1-Year Anniversary Party!**
A different twist for our Connection and Cocktails Community.
It’s been an amazing year, and we’re celebrating with a fun evening of networking, vision sharing, and raffles. Come hang out with Co-Founder DJ Barton and the Arizona team as we reflect on an incredible first year and look ahead to what’s next.
**When:** Tuesday, February 18th(…)
Charlie’s Gay Bar
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Charlie’s Phoenix
Join us for a night of fun and excitement at Charlie’s Phoenix Gay Bar! We’ll dive right into the lively country-western vibe, complete with energetic dancing, karoake, and unforgettable drag performances.
If you are hungry, Charlie’s serves up delicious Mexican food. If you’re in the mood to cut loose, you’ll love watching (and maybe even joining) the talented dancers who know how to get the par(…)
Country Dancing, Drinks, Food, and Live Music @ Foley Ranch in Desert Ridge!
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Foley Ranch
Howdy y’all! Let’s do some almost end-off-week country swing dancing at Foley Ranch. I’ve gone to this place a few times and I like the pace of the free lesson that they offer, and it’s a nice place that serves food and has live music!
Foley Ranch, Boots & BBQ – where the wild west meets Montana hospitality! Nestled in Desert Ridge Marketplace, Foley Ranch is more than a venue; it’s an experience(…)
Korean BBQ @ BBQ House Company
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: BBQ House Company
Next on our world cuisine tour, we have Korean BBQ! One of our most beloved members/organizers (Pri) recommended this place, and I myself have been looking for a Korean BBQ for a while now. Join us on a Tuesday night for a (partially) DIY dining experience 😊(…)
Tech Happy Hour Alert- Code, Cocktails, Conversation & Yard Games!
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Culinary Dropout Scottsdale Quarter
\*Attention Platform Engineering Phoenix\*
Join us for an exciting evening of networking, knowledge sharing, and good vibes at our upcoming **Tech Happy Hour**! Whether you’re a tech leader, developer, designer, entrepreneur, or just tech-curious, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals as we kick off 2025. There will be **FREE** drinks, food, & fun yard games!
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Friday Night Social at Ghost Ship
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: The Grand
Let’s visit a somewhat hidden spot in downtown Phoenix! **Ghost Ship** is a pirate themed cocktail bar inside of **The Grand**. When it first opened a few years ago Ghost Ship operated on a reservation system, but nowadays it flies under the radar, making it very walk-in friendly, especially earlier in the evening! This cocktail bar has a lot of cozy nooks for smaller parties as well as ample pati(…)
Travel Lemming Phoenix Meetup at Hundred Mile Brewing Co (Tempe)
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Hundred Mile Brewing Co.
**Calling all travelers! You’re officially invited to [Travel Lemming](https://travellemming.com/)’s February Phoenix meetup at** **Hundred Mile Brewing Company in Tempe. Come on down for an evening of travel conversation & new connections!**
**WHERE:** Hundred Mile Brewing Company at 690 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288 ([Google Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SvgNZUuqJ9MV4otG6))
**WHEN:** Wednesd(…)
Trivia Night: 80s Babies Showdown – Born Before ’85 vs. After ’85! 🎉🧠
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Gallagher’s Sports Grill
Ready to put your knowledge to the test and settle the ultimate generational showdown? Join the **AZ 80’s Babies Meetup** at **R.T. O’Sullivan’s (off the 51 and Northern)** for a special trivia night where it’s **Born 1985 & Before vs. Born After 1985!** Who will reign supreme in this epic battle of brains and bragging rights?
🔥 **Here’s what’s in store:**
✅ Face off in a variety of trivia catego(…)
Thirsty Thursday HH at One Handsome Bastard (OHB) 🐇🍻🐇
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: One Handsome Bastard Distillery
It’s time for a Thirsty Thursday happy hour at OHB Distillery in Old Town where they distill their own gin and vodka, having 5 different vodka flavors… Plus for happy hour the liquor is half price and beer is $1 off… plus they have some great bar food too!! 🍸🐇🍸(…)
Member’s Choice
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Library
The Science Salon: A social gathering where people discuss scientific topics of mutual interest and exchange ideas.
For this meeting we are asking everyone to bring an article of that they find interesting and read/explain it to the group. We will have a round table discussion to discuss your topics. It can be from any branch of science.(…)
6:45pm Tuesday Night Bike Ride From RT O’Sullivans in Scottsdale
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: R.T. O’Sullivan’s Sports Grill
6:45pm start time for cooler months
Biking the Scottsdale Green Belt to Tempe Town Lake.
Current route is south from RT’s, stop to regroup at Tempe Town Lake Marina. Continue west on bike path to the pedestrian bridge over the lake (blue light bridge by Tempe Center for the Arts). Leaving bridge we take a Right and continue West on path, then we cross to the North side of the riverbed by crossing(…)
PRACTICE IN SCOTTSDALE!!🥎El Dorado Park🥎Field #1
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: El Dorado Park
**COST: *$8.00-PREFERRED PAYMENT IS VENMO OR ZELLE;* \*PAYMENT INFO PROVIDED AT THE FIELD\* Cash will be accepted too.**
**AFTER YOU RSVP, MARK YOUR CALENDAR SO YOU DON’T FORGET AND LEAVE US HANGING**
This is an all-level event from beginners to pros ages 18 and up. We play softball, just for fun. There is music, laughs, slight competition, and coaching if you want it.
IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME?:(…)
PhxJS – Exploring StorybookJS for Front-End Development
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: HeatSync Labs
Join us for a hands-on session where you will get the chance to work on real-world projects, collaborate with fellow developers, and expand your knowledge on JavaScript. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your web skills to the next level and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of web development. See you there!(…)
20s – 30s Young Entrepreneurs Social
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: The Rose Garden AZ
Come meet other entrepreneurs over food/drinks at The Rose Garden cocktail lounge. Let’s all share ideas, connect, and grow together as entrepreneurs. Looking forward to seeing you all!(…)
Smerconish Mingle @ Canopy Hotel
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Canopy By Hilton
We’re meeting at the Cobre restaurant inside the Canopy hotel. The ‘official’ meet-up is from 6-8; however some of us may be mingling around earlier – like 5-6 to take advantage of their Happy Hour.
We’ll have a causual opening question and then present a more serious topic/question for conversation.
**Important! We have a small meeting location limited to 12 attendees – not including your two c(…)
Networking for Tech Startups/Founders/Investors/Developers – Phoenix
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: From The Rooftop
**\*\*Do meet us at the front door of the venue at 7pm sharp (try to come a little early to ensure you meet the group). In case you are late and you loose the group, you can coordinate in the whatsapp group to catch up (ensure you join the group)\*\***
**Registration**
**✅ Confirm your participation in whatsapp at +34 602 06 51 92 (Robin)**
✅ **Join us on Whatsapp:**
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GZ(…)
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.
RELATED: How to Meet People in Scottsdale, Arizona
2025 HR Boot Camp
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Scottsdale Bible Church
Lightwell Insurance Advisors of Arizona in collaboration with the Church HR Network invites you to join us for the HR Bootcamp 2025!
Investor Luncheon Scottsdale – Ticker Tape Investments
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Opportunity to connect with TTI to hear about investment opportunities in pre-IPO deals, crypto, real estate, and more.
REVIVAL a full day wellness experience
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: 7610 E McDonald Dr suite c
Get ready to revive your mind, body, and soul at REVIVAL – a full day wellness experience filled with workshops, activities, and relaxation!
Women’s Beehive Gathering
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Hive Fit Club
Join us on Thursday, February 20th for a Women’s Beehive Gathering at the HIVE!
Network After Work Phoenix at Blue Martini Lounge
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Blue Martini
Network After Work invites you to an evening out with other local professionals looking to expand their professional network.
Angel number 222 Sound event with George Monoson and Reiki Master Denise
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Jazzercise
Sound Bath ~ Color Therapy, Aroma Therapy, Reiki Energy, and Frequencies …Collaboration with George Monoson, the OG of Sound.
An Evening of Decadence at The Scotch Library!
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: The Scotch Library at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Enjoy an evening of Scotch and Chocolate Pairing with Embers Award-Winning Chocolates
The 4th Annual Arizona Beer Week Open at Starfire Golf Club
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Starfire Golf Club
Join us at Starfire Golf Club for a LIMITED Golf Tournament Celebrating Arizona Beer Week!
Elevate & Engage
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Culinary Dropout
Get ready to level up and connect at Elevate & Engage – an event where you can grow and network with like-minded individuals.
AREAA Thirsty Thursday February Social
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Ling’s Wok Shop
Join us at Ling’s Wok Shop to socialize with AREAA members and learn about upcoming events!
Investor Dinner Scottsdale – Ticker Tape Investments
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Opportunity to connect with TTI to hear about investment opportunities in pre-IPO deals, crypto, real estate, and more.
Coffee 101
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Press Coffee – The Roastery
Learn a brief history about coffee and why coffees taste different from one another.
Honoring the Self: A Breathwork, Meditation & Sound Bath Ceremony
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Private Home
Come join us for a relaxing evening of breathwork, meditation, and sound bath to honor yourself and unwind!
GOLF FOR HOPE ARIZONA
◦ When: Monday, Feb 17th
◦ Where: Lookout Mountain
GOLF FOR HOPE IS BACK IN ARIZONA!
CommUnity Sound Healing & Guided Meditation
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: 13651 N 32nd St
Join us for an evening of deep rest and inner connection with Sound Medicine.
Aerial Yoga Fizz & Flow
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale
Wind down from your week with an all-levels aerial yoga flow class in our movement studio.
Table for 8 by Like Love – Singles Ages 30-40
◦ When: Thursday, Feb 20th
◦ Where: Humble Bistro
Join us for an evening of great conversation, glasses clinking and good vibes flowing! Meet new people, make new connections.
Love Letters
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 22nd
◦ Where: Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place
The Frontline Theatre presents Love Letters by A.R. Gurney. This is a fundraiser for The Silent Survivors Project and Healing Heroes Fund.
Compass Box Scotch Whisky Tasting
◦ When: Wednesday, Feb 19th
◦ Where: Cask 53 Whiskey Bar, North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Join us for a night of tasting different Scotch Whiskies from Compass Box!
Begginers Meditation Class
◦ When: Friday, Feb 21st
◦ Where: Blooming Sun
Are you looking to start a meditation practice? In class, we will go over what meditation is, styles, benefits, breathwork, and more.