Let’s explore social events in Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC. 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 Washington
Catan Night
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: High Point Pub
We’ll start with a game of Catan. Both newcomers and experienced players are welcome.
Catan is a strategy board game where players compete to settle, develop, and trade on a resource-rich island. You’ll gather resources like wood, brick, and wheat to build roads, settlements, and cities, while negotiating with others to expand your empire. With a mix of skill, strategy, and a little luck, every g(…)
Collab 1K Party with DC Area Social Group
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Upside On Moore Food Hall
We’ve hit a HUGE milestone—1,000 members strong! 🎉 To celebrate, we’re teaming up with the DC Area Social Group for a special meetup at **Upside on the Moore** in Rosslyn. This event is all about YOU—the people who make our community amazing, and all the connections and memories we’ve shared.
Upside on the Moore is a stunning 2nd level indoor venue with panoramic views, chic interiors, and a coz(…)
Board Game Night
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: The Board Room VA
Come out for some chill games and meet new people. Very beginner friendly, bring your favorites or learn something new. We tend toward light party games, I usually bring Charty party, puns of anarchy, anomia, monikers, but trying to have a corner for more traditional games too if people want. They have a whole wall of games as well.(…)
Singles Meet and Mingle – New Year, New You Happy Hour
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Hip Flask Rooftop Bar
Celebrate the New Year in style ! Meet with new friends and reconnect with past friends at the Hip Flask Rooftop on January 25, at 5:30 PM.
Come ready to play while enjoying a great view of the city. Public Parking is available across the street for those commuting by car. There is a Metro Stop nearby. Hip Flask is on the top floor, you will need to take the elevator to the Penthouse level.(…)
Collab 1K Party With DMV Social
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Upside On Moore Food Hall
We’ve hit a HUGE milestone—1,000 members strong! 🎉 To celebrate, we’re teaming up with the DMV Social Group for a special meetup at Upside on the Moore in Rosslyn. This event is all about YOU—the people who make our community amazing, and all the connections and memories we’ve shared.
Upside on the Moore is a stunning 2nd level indoor venue with panoramic views, chic interiors, and a cozy privat(…)
Board Game Night
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: The Board Room VA
Come out for some chill games and meet new people. Very beginner friendly, bring your favorites or learn something new. We tend toward light party games. I’ll bring Codenames, Chamelon, and some random others but you’re welcome to bring your own games and form smaller groups to play. They have a whole wall of games to borrow as well
I’ll aim to arrive at least 15 minutes early to claim space, and(…)
Project Show and Tell at Virtru
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Virtru
[Civic Tech DC](https://civictechdc.org/) Project Show and Tell at [Virtru](https://www.virtru.com/)! (Previously scheduled for Jan 8)
In our Project Show and Tell, project leaders will give a summary of each project, including its background, current status, and upcoming goals. This is an opportunity for teams to get input and advice on their projects, and for members and newcomers to learn more(…)
Data Viz DC’s New Year’s Resolutions: Building and Updating a Data Viz Portfolio
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Excella
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Join Data Viz DC for our monthly meetup to talk shop with data viz enthusiasts, meet other data visualization professionals, and learn about data visualization tools, tricks, and jobs. If you’re interested in the intersection of Data Science, Visual Design, UI/UX, Art, Psychology, and Business Intelligence, this event is for you.
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**Agenda**
* **5:30-6:15p** Food & Networking
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SCPRO Winter Potluck Party
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: 11800 Old Georgetown Rd
Help us celebrate the **Sierra Club’s Potomac Region Outings** **(SCPRO)** and usher in a new year of outdoor activities by joining us at this (indoor) winter potluck party. The party is open to all—outings participants (past, current, or future) and leaders (past, current, or future), as well family, friends, and curious onlookers—so feel free to invite others.
Special guests are our long-term l(…)
Navigating Winter Loneliness
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Luna Hall DC
Location: Luna hall: A food hall with a bar, located right by the China Town metro stop on the red line.
*The purpose of Thinkers and Drinkers is to facilitate casual but meaningful and interesting conversations with other people in a face-to-face setting. The topics are on a wide variety of issues and are different for every meeting.*
**Topic: Navigating Winter Loneliness**
As the winter month(…)
Team Trivia Night McGintys Public House – Downtown Silver Spring
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Mcginty’s Public House
All:
Join us for Team Trivia Night at McGintys Public House in downtown Silver Spring.
Details about the event and location are below. They offer gift certificates for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Lets see if we can win a gift certificate. Trivia starts at 7:00 pm so I set up the event to start at 6:30. There is garage parking available near the restaurant.
[Trivia | McGintys Irish Pub](http(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Washington DC
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Morris American Bar
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)
Skip the Small Talk at metrobar DC: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: metrobar
**###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here [https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-at-metrobar-dc-wednesday-january-22-2025](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-at-metrobar-dc-wednesday-january-22-2025) in order to attend###** This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won’t accurately reflect the actual number of at(…)
SECOND PART of philosophy of Angels walking in the National Gallery
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: National Gallery of Art – West Building
NOTE: As the National Gallery was closed on Saturday, Jan. 18, the event was rescheduled for Saturday, January 25. **You can also attend the repetition of this event on Sunday**, January 26–if so, please register in that event (not here).
We will conclude the first visit and proceed to analyze new paintings of angels. However, do not worry if you did not attend the first visit; you are warmly we(…)
2025 Magfest Photo and Link Up
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: undefined
Are you a DCGG member?
Are you going to MagFest?
By popular demand, we are doing the group photo/link up on Saturday near the Gazebo.
Come to meet up with other DCGG Folks, talk things to do at the con, maybe there will be be DCGG stickers.(…)
Hike: SNP: Robertson Mountain, VA
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: 17th Street Northwest & K Street Northwest
**PATC Map 10/ VA Bus**
*$36 plus park fee or pass. Long: 12 mi., 3000 ft. ascent. Moderate hike:10 mi., 2600 ft. ascent.*
Forget Old Rag! Its across-the-valley neighbor, Robertson Mtn., isn’t as famous, but it has a magnificent view of its own from its summit rocks. And it’s refreshingly less crowded. We’ll get to the summit via different routes after a stretch on the Weakley Hollow Fire Road f(…)
Civil Rights History at the National Portrait Gallery, A Guided Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: National Portrait Gallery Courtyard
The National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC has a large collection of artwork with images of Americans from the Colonial era to the 21st century and on this tour, we’ll focus on the portraits of individuals connected to our nation’s civil rights history.
When many people think about civil rights history, they focus on the years between the mid 1950s and 1960s, but on this tour we’re going to t(…)
DC BitDevs #011
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: MicroStrategy
**Location**:
MicroStrategy HQ
1850 Towers Crescent Plaza, Tysons Corner, VA 22182
**Timeline:**
5:30pm – 6:30pm Doors open and social hour
6:30pm – 9:30pm BitDevs Socratic Seminar
9:30pm – 10:00pm Departure
Topic agenda forthcoming, but will be posted at [dcbitdevs.com](https://dcbitdevs.com) the Tuesday prior. If you have any topics you’d like us to cover, post them as a comment in [this GitHu(…)
Saturday Jan. 25: Capital Crescent hike Fletchers & Bethesda, MD (ODH Training)
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: 4940 Canal Rd NW
Out-and-back, go-at-your-own-pace hike of 10.2 miles on former right-of-way of historic railroad through lovely wooded sections of Northwest DC, with optional indoor lunch stop in Bethesda, MD. Total of 350 feet of elevation climbed on a few hills, at your own pace. [https://www.cctrail.org/points_of_interest](https://www.cctrail.org/points_of_interest)
Level: Moderate
10 miles: Allow min. 4 hour(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Washington is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Washington on https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/dc-events, Eventsdc.com, or Thrillist.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Washington, DC
Nü Androids & Para present: Notion
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Culture
Nü Androids and Para bring Notion to Culture!
Tech Roast Show: Roast of DC Tech
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Shakespeare Theatre Company: Harman Hall
Renegade tech comedians roast whimpering techies on stage in front of a live crowd.
“Pretty Brown Eyes” R&B Dinner & Day Party
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Baby Shank
Dine | Drink | Vibe |
2025 DEFENSE OUTLOOK SUMMIT
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: National Union Building
Get the latest defense contracting perspectives from the newly inaugurated Presidential Administration and the newly seated Congress.
Dyke n Roll: A Sapphic Skating Rink Party
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Kraken Kourts & Skates | Bryant Street NE
Dance party with a roller skating rink!
Winter Formal (presented by Immaculate Conception Young Adults)
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Immaculate Conception Church
Get ready to dance the night away at the ICYA Winter Formal featuring an open bar and DJ!
La Galette des Rois – Les Voeux 2025 – A French Celebration
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Embassy of France
In January, it is a tradition for the French to celebrate Galette des Rois and wish each other the best for the new year. Let’s do both!
Big Butch 60th Birthday Party
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: The Consortium at 201
Come ready to dance, laugh, and celebrate Big Butch’s milestone in true house party style. See you there!
2025 Mid-Atlantic Commercial Real Estate Conference
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: The City Club of Washington
Join us for our region’s premiere industry event.
Rise for Democracy: January 25th Teach-In
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: All Souls Church Unitarian
Join us on January 25th to learn how we build organizing power to nonviolently resist autocracy in 2025! Brunch, dinner & ASL provided.
Express Igbo 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: The Continent DC
A Celebration of Igbo Excellence & the Next Generation
In-Store Event: Onyx Storm Happy Hour
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: East City Bookshop
Celebrate Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros with fellow fans as East City Bookshop hosts a Happy Hour Release Party!
Serbian Ambassador’s Residence Saint Sava Ball
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: 2221 R St NW
Attend on your own or with friends to experience an Enchanting Evening of Elegance to celebrate Serbian Culture, Art, Music & Dance.
Relic performs “The Dawn of Time”
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA, USA
Inspired by creation stories from all across the world, Relic explores the beginning of time in five evocative chapters
Green Drinks DC 2025 Kick Off Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Shaw’s Tavern
Join the Green Drinks community for drinks, connections, laughs, and great times!
CEO SUMMIT/Power Breakfast/Entrepreneur Workshop Washington DC
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection by Hilton
Power Breakfast/Entrepreneur Workshop with Bill Walsh – How to Survive & Thrive in Any Economy!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Burns Night Celebration in Downtown DC Across From the WH
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
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Heloisa Fernandes Quartet
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 30th
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From the website: “Fernandes is beyond categorization,” writes The Post and Courier. Heloísa Fernandes is a Brazilian pianist and composer whose musical talents have exported the culture and traditions of her native country to music halls around the world. Her com
Volunteer at Capital Area Food Bank – DC
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
Please join me in volunteering to sort and pack food for those in need at the Capital Area Food Bank! After based on interest we can get lunch at a local restaurant.
Please sign-up via the Capital Area Food Bank’s volunteer page, linked below, as there are limited volunteer spots which can fill up quickly. Once you sign up on the CAFB volunteer page, then please RSVP here so I know who to expect.
SoulCycle Class
◦ When: Saturday, Feb 8th
Oh, the weather outside is frightful…
But a spin class so delightful!
Since we here to the ride and glow,
Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow!
The pedals show no signs of stopping,
And our energy’s really popping!
The lights are turned down low,
Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow! 😅
Look at thatl! Made the jingle longer this time!
Let’s head back out for our annual cycling winter ‘retre
Events for Professional Women Empowerment
January Women & Words – “The Day God Saw Me As Black” by D. Danyelle Thomas
Please join Ellevate DC for our FIRST Women & Words discussion surrounding “The Day God Saw Me As Black” by D. Danyelle Thomas.