Let’s explore social events in Seattle, WA 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 Seattle where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Seattle
Saturday Morning Torah Study! Make new friends and learn something new!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church
Every week, the entire Jewish world studies the same texts of the Torah—yes, all of us. We have kept this cycle of Torah study alive for 2000+ years all over the world. For most of that history, we could not communicate with each other like we do today. We committed to a schedule of communal study, and we stuck to it. Our commitment to each other and the words of this sacred scroll has kept us ali(…)
Grinch Inspired Pizza Party!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Pizza By Ruffin
Hey hey!
The next event is goin down! Who is ready for a pizza event?!
Ok…and who is ready for a holiday themed pizza event?! I mean, I never knew I needed a pizza holiday event, until now 🙂
**More to come but this will be a Grinch themed event – Meaning the menu and drinks will be inspired by the movie, I know right?? Intriguing….vegan and vegetarian options will be available.**
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Seattle AWIS Holiday Mixer
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Stoup Brewing – Capitol Hill
**Come celebrate the season with Seattle AWIS** at our festive Holiday Happy Hour! Join us on December 18th at Stoup Brewing in Capitol Hill for an evening of fun, connection, and cheer. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with a great selection of beers, wines, coffees, and non-alcoholic options—perfect for any taste.
Whether you’re new to AWIS or a familiar face, this is your chance to relax, meet fellow m(…)
Python talk night at GitHub
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: GitHub Bellevue
Join us for an exciting talk night at Github’s office in Bellevue!
**Agenda:**
5:30-6pm: Doors open/networking
6-6:10pm: Opening remarks
6:10-6:35pm: Talk #1
6:35-6:50pm: Intermission
6:50pm-7:05pm: Lightning talk
7:05-7:30pm: Talk #2
7:30pm-8pm: Networking
After party to follow at Lucky Strike Bellevue (700 Bellevue Way NE Suite #250, Bellevue, WA 98004)
**What we’ll do:**
This event will fea(…)
Music and Meet Series! BETWEEN THE BARS at CONOR BYRNE in BALLARD
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Conor Byrne Pub
**[FREE ENTRY for MEETUP GROUP MEMBERS FROM 6:30pm to 8pm. Read more below]**
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Hey all! Live Music at Conor Byrne pub before the holidays! And our group is coming back for IN REEL LIFE SERIES : BETWEEN THE BARS in Ballard on
Wednesday **Dec. 18th @ 8 PM**
Conor Byrne Pub has is one of the beloved Irish Pub right in (…)
Programming Night at the Capitol Hill Branch Library (all skill levels welcome)
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Capitol Hill Branch – The Seattle Public Library
Join us for Programming Night at the Capitol Hill Branch Library!
**Building Access:**
Location: We will be in the library’s meeting room which is located upstairs, to the right of the main entrance and above where the front desk is located.
Parking: There is free parking available to visitors in the library’s parking garage (located on Harvard Ave just south of the library).
**What we’ll do:**
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Happy Hour in December 🎄🍹
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Pub 70
Hello UX Enthusiasts!
As the year winds down, let’s come together to celebrate our shared passion for User Experience design at our special December Happy Hour Meetup! 🌟 Whether you’re a seasoned UX professional, a budding designer, or simply someone intrigued by the world of user-centric design, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Follow us on social media for event updates and exclusive (…)
Spanish conversation in Capitol Hill
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Stoup Brewing – Capitol Hill
Co-hosts John Rothschild and Deepak Madappa are revitalizing a Spanish meet-up on Capitol Hill. We will be meeting every other Tuesday, starting at 7:30 for 1.5 hours.
This is an interactive meetup where we will be changing speaking partners, one to one, every 10 minutes. It is a great way to practice Spanish while meeting fun people.
All levels of Spanish speaking ability are welcome.
Please R(…)
In-Person café Saturdays
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Evoke Cafe Bar
We’re back to **EVERY SATURDAY**! Yes, it’s finally happened :). Come write with us and network with other local authors/aspiring authors!
Join us for a 2-hour meetup at **Evoke Café Bar**. The format is 1 hour of silent writing on your own project followed by an hour of roundtable discussion.
* We try to sit at the long table by the stairs behind the couch.
* **Headphones** are strongly encour(…)
Seattle Data Professionals Fri Coffee/Tea
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Café Hagen Modern Scandinavian Café
Let’s get together and have some coffee (or tea) in Seattle!
The goal is to meet up with other data professionals in the area to network, geek out over data, or just hang out and enjoy some coffee (or tea) in a nice Scandinavian cafe while complaining about the RSU values dropping…
Stop by and say hi if you have time on Friday and want to take a quick break with other data nerds.(…)
FGS: CTRL-ALT-DELETE – Stories of starting over
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Chabad of Queen Anne – Magnolia
Thanks to an exploding front tire on I-5 last week I had to push our November show to December. Exciting times! I now have two new tires and an iron resolve to make it all the way to Seattle next time.
The theme will stay the same. “CTRL-ALT-DEL – Stories of starting over”
Last month, when I started writing this, I noticed a document a friend sent me titled, “End of life instructions.” He’s the (…)
Blood on the Clocktower [Social Deduction Game]
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◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Lincoln Square South – 2nd Floor Food Court
Join us for Blood on the Clocktower! This is a popular social deduction game full of lies, logic, and deception. Players will randomly be given a good or evil role, each with a unique ability. This game is similar to Werewolf or Mafia, except it’s even more expansive!
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We will have 3 simultaneous games running. The plan is as follows (sub(…)
The Elf Bar Pop-Up Experience Seattle
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Astra Hotel
This is **part one** of a two bar adventure in **Seattle**. Join one or both, we’d love to have you.
First Stop, Join us at **The Elf Bar** Pop Up experience!
Tix are $16 each and include a welcome drink.
**Ticket time is 4pm!**
Tickets here…
https://events.theelfbarofficial.com/events/theelfbar/1449938
**What to Expect at The Elf Bar:**
100’s of Elves: Be surrounded by festive elf figurines o(…)
Board Games with Outdoorsy People
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Basecamp Cafe and Bar
**Bring a board game for 4 or more to share and to teach and your first NA drink is on us (or 30% off for alcholic drinks)!**
For all the (Board)Game lovers out there!
Kill your Netflix and spend some time with people IRL. We’ll be playing all kinds of games…board games, card games, name games…
Don’t be shy. Come and down and you might not only meet some fun new people, but the makings of a(…)
Alignment Meetup – Conversation/Ideas/Readings/Learnings
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Amazon – Doppler
Agenda:
Please note this is going to be a hybrid event (in-person and online).
* 5:00pm to 5:15pm – In-person Arrival / Registration
* 5:15pm to 5:45pm – Introductions, Networking
* 5:45pm to 6:45pm – Online Conf. Starts + Paper Reading & Discussion
* 6:45pm to 7:00pm – Wrap-up & Discussion on the next meeting
We will be discussing the following article/paper:
# Open AI Model Spec
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Entrepreneur Friends Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Capital One Café
Are you an entrepreneur looking for connection, support, and growth on a personal and professional level? Join us at **Entrepreneur Friends through ThriveHub**, your weekly opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who understand the unique challenges and joys of entrepreneurship.
In this fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel isolated in your journey. But you don’t have to go it alone. Th(…)
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 Seattle, you can try out Vibemap.com, Visitseattle.org, or Viator.com.
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2024 PNW Property & Innovations TRENDS Conference
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Seattle Convention Center | Summit
Join us for the 2024 PNW Property & Innovations TRENDS Conference!
Cult Fest Christmas w/ Yosuf
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Vue Lounge
SEATTLE HARDSTYLE / HARDCORE EDM EVENT
The Faint (DJ Set)
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Substation Seattle
The Faint at Substation Seattle
Seattle Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: tapster
Seattle Biggest Business, Tech & Entrepreneur Networking Soiree
2024 Federal Bar Association of the WDWA – Annual CLE & Dinner
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: US Federal Courthouse
Student Virtual CLE Promo Code: “FBAStudent”
Lutefisk Dinner
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Swedish Club
A classic Scandinavian holiday dinner | Live Music | Bar Open at 5 PM | Dining opens at 6:30 PM | Music at 7 PM
Late Nights R&B
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Legion Sports Bar
Late Nights R&B is a B sides event that prioritizes the ladies and the R&B lovers.
Spa-la-la Event!
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa
Join us for a night of pampering, relaxation and holiday prep at Still Spa! Don’t forget to come dressed in your favorite holiday sweater!
Seattle Sports & Ent. Career Fair by the University of Washington Athletics
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Conibear Shellhouse (CSH)
The University of Washington invites you to meet hiring managers from sports and entertainment organizations from the Pacific Northwest!
3Em’s Troi Em Lai in Seattle 12/21/24
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: 2324 2nd Ave
Party with us at VUE Seattle with Quang Hung MasterD and DJ’s JRazzy, Zyn Q, Khai Nguyen & MC GOKU!!!
Happy Humanimals: Snugs & Connection (Northeast Seattle)
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: blosm studio
We’re glad that you’re here! At Happy Humanimals we create a community cuddle experience that is about self-discovery, connection, and play.
Members’ & Friends’ Dinner
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Swedish Club
Bar Opens at 5 PM | Dining Opens at 6:30 PM | Caroling begins at 7 PM
The Sugar Brown Comedy Experience | Seattle
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Langston Hughes theater
Sugar Brown discloses her diaries of the first time becoming a submissive through comedy, storytelling and sexy burlesque dance!
80s Rockin Xmas Party with Platinum Spandex
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Aurora Borealis – Borealis Event Center
Get ready for the most rockingest Xmas party of the year!
The Office TV show Trivia Night
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: WILDROSE
RAISED By TV brings you:
THE OFFICE Trivia Night!
50 BRAND NEW questions about your Favorite Scranton pals.
Dreaming in the Dark
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Little Red Day Spa
An evening of rest, an invocation of desire and an exploration of the villain archetype. Held by Greta Flowers and Kk Lightsmith
Seattle Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Ozzie’s
Get ready to rock your ugliest holiday sweater and crawl the best best bars on December 21st at 4:00 PM!
Eastside EntrepreneuHERs Holiday Party
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Bellden Cafe
Get ready to celebrate the holidays with fellow female entrepreneurs from the Eastside – it’s going to be a night to remember!
FaithTech Seattle: December 19th 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Barton Building
Discover how to join and contribute to Seattle’s FaithTech community! Network, learn, and build impactful tech.
Flow Friday: Dancing December Solstice Celebration
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: 7400 Woodlawn Ave NE
Join us for a night of wellness, community, and fun! Find your flowstate with live DJs, workshops, games, interactive flow arts and more!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
4th Saturday Coffee ~
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 28th
Come connect with InterNations folks for some holiday cheer.
Events for Professional Women Empowerment
Ellevate Seattle Holiday Gathering & Potluck
Join us for our “almost” last event of the year to celebrate our local Ellevate community, the fun, connections, growth and learning we’ve enjoyed all year.