Let’s explore social events in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Tacoma
“Be Salty but Bring Tequila” TGIF Party!!!! in South Tacoma
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Edison Alley @ Edison Square
Join me for a fun evening in South Tacoma where we shall partake in multiple activities to celebrate TGIF!!
**PRIVATE PRE-PARTY (6:15PM to 8:30PM)**
We rented our own private venue at Edison Alley (behind Edison Square) so we can mix up some margaritas and try some new concoctions to start off the night around 6:15pm. This venue is setup like a living room, complete with bar and balcony. Let’s ma(…)
Relationships in astrology | Synastry
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Pierce County Library
This time we’ll be diving into relationship astrology through chart comparison (synastry) and combination (composite).
This presentation by group member Jan will include example charts for discussion.
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If you don’t have a copy of your personal chart, you can create one for free online, including here: https://www.astro.com
Looking forward to meeting up!
PARKING is free in the garage with s(…)
Exploring Improv!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Tacoma Public Library Fern Hill Branch
**Location:** Fern Hill Branch Library Meeting Room
**Date:** Saturday, September 7, 2024
**Time:** 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Address: 765 S 84th St, Tacoma, WA 98444
We’ll be exploring the art of improvisation.
What is improv? It’s being in the moment. Building on each others ideas.
Being open to ideas. Working together to create something you couldn’t create on your own.
We’ll start with some improv war(…)
Come and sing with Jet Cities Chorus!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center (PAEC)
**WE’VE A NEW REHEARSAL LOCATION AS OF SEPTEMBER 2** when we’ll move to the Federal Way Performing Arts & Events Center. Directions are below.
Jet Cities Chorus is a long-standing community-based women’s chorus that sings 4-part, a cappella music, and we always welcome guests to join us on the risers. Have fun singing while getting to know a great group of women. From beginner to expert, we have (…)
Cyanotype Printing with Kathy Kostka!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Pt Defiance-Ruston Senior Center
**Important note: Classes are available to dues-paid members. If you are not a member of TACG, please join us! Once you are accepted and have paid your membership (which is only $30 for the second half of the year), you can take this and other classes and go on fun retreats with the group!**
Are you ready to do some really cool printing? Join this class taught by Kathy Kostka to create prints fro(…)
Knit/Crochet Social at Library 🧶 🧵 ☕
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Puyallup Library
Hey guys and gals, come and hang out with fellow knitter’s, crocheters, embroiderers, and all other sorts of crafty people that have shown up to the group before!
Bring your own coffee, snack, and crafting project! Just make sure that the beverage has a lid of sorts, per Library rules.
Reach out to me in the event chat with any questions. See y’all then!
See you all soon!(…)
Morning Walk/Hike Point Defiance Outer Loop
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Rhododendron Garden
Meet at the Rhododendron Garden, near the sign. A nice moderate paced walk/Hike on the outer loop, approximately 4.3 miles (Dark blue line on map). This is a dirt trail which can get muddy when raining, so wear appropriate footwear. Dogs welcome. Do not leave valuables in your car.(…)
Supreme Bodhi Meditation
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: University Place Library 3609 Market Place W. , (edit map)
Meditation for Supreme Bodhi is very specific to a skillfully quiet mind; Supreme Bodhi is the imperturbable mind. It is not mindfulness, although it is similar.
The skill of imperturbable mind is the ability to have or abandon any emotion or feelings that YOU choose. You will be learning this skill.
You WILL be watching your thoughts, NOT your breath, so it will be important that you practice a(…)
“Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice ” at Point Ruston–DBox Available
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Cinemark Century Point Ruston and XD
Purchase tickets at https://www.cinemark.com/TicketSeatMap/?TheaterId=1013&ShowtimeId=138519&CinemarkMovieId=96913&Showtime=2024-09-05T18:30:00&LinkedShowtimeId=138522
I am in seat F-4. We have been attempting to find an appropriate movie to try out D-Box seats. Let’s see how this one works.
We will meet in the lobby. If you can’t find us, contact Richelle at 253-376-0340.
Beetlejuice is back! (…)
Self-Exploration & Healing Meditation Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Union Club Tacoma
Most of us love to chat over coffee. It surprising how relaxing it is to talk when you don’t feel any pressure. Join us for an a few hours of self-exploration and healing through meditation. Dive into topics such as transformation, metaphysics, and spiritual growth. We will be discussing karma, reincarnation, and consciousness. This workshop will also focus on intuitive spiritual development and s(…)
Saturday All-Day Gaming
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: South East Tacoma Community Center
First Saturday each month all-day open board gaming with potluck of simple snacks. Please RSVP and be on the lookout for specific games being posted looking for players.(…)
Tacoma Stair Walk
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Washington State History Museum
Stairs Up ???
Stairs Down???
Approx 6 to 8 miles
So for something completely new, this is a stairwalk that will be held in Tacoma, WA. Some of the sights that you will see are:
1. Spanish Stairs at McMenamins (which, in and of itself, is spectacular)
2. Stadium High School (arguably the most beautiful high school in the United States, setting for the movie “10 Things I Hate About You”)
3. Wright(…)
Regular meeting of tacoma writers
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Red Elm Cafe
Want to become a better writer? This is the group for you! We’re all working on different genres, but we’re committed to giving honest, constructive feedback. Each meeting, we go over each person’s work in progress and talk about where it could be improved. If you’re not sure you want people reading your stuff, show up for a meeting and see if you think you would benefit from this type of setting(…)
Proctor Walk
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: North 26th Street & North Junett Street
Hi guys,
For this walk, we start at 26th and Junett and walk a grid until we get to the center of Proctor, and then we take a straight shot back to our cars. If anyone is interested, you can grab a coffee when we hit the center of Proctor, and drink it on the way back down 26th. That does not usually happen, but it’s always an option. Hope to see you on this walk some time. :-)(…)
Acro Jam in Auburn
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Fitness Quest Auburn
Follow us on Instagram: @tacoma_acroyoga
🌟 Discover the Joy of Acro Yoga! 🌟
🤸♂️ Are you ready for an exciting journey of balance, strength, and connection? Join us for our Acro Yoga meetup, where all levels are welcome.
🌈 What We Offer:
✨ A welcoming and inclusive environment for beginners and seasoned practitioners.
✨ Guidance and structure to learn foundations of this practice and build (…)
Creative Journaling Group
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: 4102 S M St suite a
This is a peer lead journaling support group, anyone is welcome to attend. Groups will begin again on Tuesday evenings starting August 6th, 2024. Journals are provided, or you may bring your own. If you have any questions about what to expect or how to find us, please don’t hesitate to reach out.(…)
Dining Favorites: Loose Wheel (Puyallup)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: The Loose Wheel – Puyallup’s Pit Stop
We will meet in the restaurant. If you can’t find us, contact me at 253-376-0340.
Shirley’s favorite.
Our current dining series–Member’s Favorites. At the planning meeting, all members in attendance provided their favorite restaurant. We will visit each of those locations. At each dinner, all attendees will write down their favorite restaurant, they will be put in a hat (or equivalent) and one (…)
Dads Night Out – 7 Seas Brewing Tacoma
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom
We will be starting off the end of summer and start of the school year by meeting up at 7 Seas Brewing for our September Dads Night Out. We will be located at the back of the brewery in the private event space and spending an evening talking through the ups and downs of fatherhood, where we are all at, and encouraging each other in the way only other dads can. We hope to see you there and would lo(…)
Meditate and explore Buddhist teachings!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Kilworth Memorial Chapel
Join us for our weekly drop-in evening as we meditate and explore the foundations of Buddhism and meditation by listening and sharing. Through mutual dialogue with others, it’s possible to clarify our own thinking. This can lead to a deeper understanding and relevancy, supporting us to put what we learn into practice.
Anyone is welcome! We enjoy meeting newcomers. The evening starts with a guided(…)
Weekly Wednesday Open Board Gaming
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Sammy’s Pizza
Note: Sammy Pizza is now Bigfoot Bar & Pizza (Meetup has not yet updated its record)
Join us for an epic Game Night Extravaganza hosted by Wednesday Tabletop Board Games group! Dive into the world of tabletop board games, strategy games, card games, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a newbie, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Meet fellow enthusiasts, challenge your friends to in(…)
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 Tacoma, you can try out Traveltacoma.com, Allevents.in, or Cityoftacoma.org.
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CP/Lakes/Steilacoom 40th Reunion
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Tacoma Country & Golf Club
Come join us for a blast from the past at the CP/Lakes/Steilacoom 40th Reunion – a fun-filled gathering with old friends and memories!
1984 PHS Class Reunion, 40 Years
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Washington State Fair
Mark your calendars for a one-of-a-kind western-style reunion on September 7, 2024, at The Fairview located at the Puyallup Fair!
WPEA Tacoma Rainiers Game
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Cheney Stadium
WPEA will be hosting a member event September 7th at 6:05 at the Tacoma Rainiers game
Fashion event: high-end fashion brand conference
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: 8224 59th Ave E
Dress up carefully to show your brand charm and lead the fashion trend.
Taller Sobre Finanzas
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: 1208 S 10th St
¡Aprende a manejar tu dinero como un jefe en nuestro Taller Sobre Finanzas!
Kiki Ballroom Session by QAP
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center
Come join Queer NW and the Seatac Ballroom Alliance for the Kiki Ballroom Sessions in Tacoma. Get your moves and poses ready.
Wild Wisdom Women of Tacoma
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Point Defiance Park
A 6-week walking journey for midlife empowerment. Embrace nature, find sisterhood, and rediscover your strength in Tacoma’s scenic trails.
Kent Valley Learn To Skate Competition Team Lessons – 6 week class
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Kent Valley Ice Centre
Come join us at Kent Valley for our Learn To Skate Competition Team Lessons – let’s skate our way to success together!
Pink Concert!!!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Tacoma Dome
Get ready to rock out at the Pink Concert!!!, where you can sing and dance to all your favorite hits in a sea of pink!
ICE EXPLORERS Learn To Skate – Ages 2.5 to 5 – 4 weeks
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Kent Valley Ice Centre
Come join our ICE EXPLORERS Learn To Skate program for little ones aged 2.5 to 5 starting in September – it’s gonna be a blast!
4 Seasons on 4 Canvases
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: 8249 Pelican Ln SE
Come paint this 4 canvas painting, with step by step instructions.
Develop Your Customer Service Expertise 1 Day Workshop in Tacoma, WA
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: For venue details, reach us at [email protected] or call us at +1 469 666 9332
Join us for a fun and engaging workshop, where we’ll dive into the art of providing excellent customer service in just one day.
AI-Powered Marketing 2-Days Training in Tacoma, WA
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected], PH: +1 469 666 9332
Get ready to level up your marketing game with our 2-day training on AI-powered strategies!
Empower your EQ: Strengthening Your Skills 1-Day Workshop in Tacoma, WA
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: For venue details, reach us at [email protected] or call us at +1 469 666 9332
Join us for a jam-packed day of learning how to navigate Emotional Intelligence.
Leadership Excellence 2 Days Workshop in Tacoma, WA
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: For venue details, reach us at [email protected] or call us at +1 469 666 9332
Join us for a jam-packed day of learning and practicing essential leadership skills in Tacoma, WA to level up your game!
2-Day Advanced Leadership Skills Workshop in Tacoma, WA
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: For venue details, reach us at [email protected] or call us at +1 469 666 9332
Join us for a jam-packed 2-day workshop in Tacoma, WA to boost your leadership skills and take your career to the next level!
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◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Tacoma
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Healing Breathwork | Accelerate emotional and physical healing • Tacoma
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Soul Dimension
Release emotional blocks, physical tension, and accelerate physical and emotional healing in our online Healing Breathwork Session.
Real Estate Class TRIVIA
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Federal Way
National Real Estate Exam Prep!
Essential Management Skills 1 Day Workshop in Tacoma, WA
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected], PH: +1 469 666 9332
Learn key management skills in just one day at our workshop – don’t miss out!