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
Top Golf
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Top Golf
Join the Oxon Hill Meet & Greet Group
We are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to you for the Top Gold Event, taking place on July 26th at 7pm.
This event promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with elegance, entertainment, and, of course, the thrill of golf!
Join us at Top Golf in Oxon Hill,MD as we gather together for an evening of networking, fun, and celebration of the fun (…)
Enrich Data Analytics with GenAI / KNIME Data Connect: Arlington
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Virginia Tech Research Center – Arlington
KNIME Data Connect will be making its next stop in Arlington, Virginia on July 22, 2024.
5 PM – Doors Open
**5:10 PM – 5:40 PM – Talk 1: Detecting Frauds in Investment Contracts – Enrich Data Analytics with GenAI by Elisabeth Richter**
In this presentation, we will explore a fraud detection use case and utilize the multi-language capabilities of GenAI to automatically generate custom alert mess(…)
Friendly Black Hotties Mixer!!!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: D’lena
Hi sibs! Bring yourself and be prepared to meet and greet with some fellow Black hotties!
Things to know:
* We may not be able to spilt bills so bring some spare cash or have a few cash sharing apps.
* Come with an open mind.
* PM me if you have any questions!
Here’s the menu:(…)
Hiker Happy Hour – Bronson Bierhall
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Bronson Bierhall
Seems like people love our HHH – so let’s keep it rolling.
Does disappearing into the wilderness with a group of strangers put you on edge? Then come to a casual happy hour and get to know us first. This is a great time to meet your fellow outdoor enthusiasts and get connected – without needing to gear up.
This time, we’re gonna check out Bronson Biehall in Arlington. 7pm. Bronson Bierhall is a (…)
ALO YOGA TONE + LATTES
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Alo Yoga Georgetown & Blank Street Coffee Georgetown
Let’s meet in Georgetown for yoga & lattes!
Alo Yoga Tone is a strength-based yoga class that will have you pulsing to the beat with weights in hand. Flow, burn, move, sweat, and get ready to sculpt your body while releasing any blocked energy that is holding you back from being the best version of yourself! Mats & towels are provided for use by Alo.
Alo Yoga is located at 3200 M St NW, Washingt(…)
Using Event-Driven Architecture to build Machine Learning Applications
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Excella
Join us for the monthly Full Stack Data Science Meetup where we talk about the intersection of Data Science and Full Stack Development!
In this meetup, we’ll discuss using Event-Driven Architecture for ML applications!
**Agenda:**
6:00-6:15 – Networking and refreshments
6:15-6:30 – Introductions
6:30-8:00 – Presentations & Demos
**Title:**
The Surprising Benefits of Using Event-Driven Architectu(…)
The Cash-Flow Breakfast Club – REI Education & Networking event – Arlington VA
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: 414 N Fillmore St
Arlington VA Real Estate Investors, Agents and Professionals!
We launched a Cash-Flow Breakfast Club for your area! This is the most unique real estate investor club, education, networking and mastermind event in the US!
**Join us on July 24.**
**This is a 12 part education series with new topics every month. This event is session 12 of 12!**
Topics:
• Vivid Vision – Where are you trying to go(…)
Picnic In The Park
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Alethia Tanner Park
**Picnic in the Park: A Summer Sunday Meetup! 🌳🧺**
Hello everyone!
Join us for a delightful summer picnic at Alethia Tanner Park! Let’s spend Sunday, July 27th, 2024, basking in the sun, enjoying good company, and having lots of fun.
**Event Details:**
* **Date:** Sunday, July 27th, 2024
* **Time:** 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
* **Location:** Alethia Tanner Park
**What to Bring:**
* Your favorite blan(…)
Fusion Fun & Friends: An Evening at Inka Social!!
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Inca Social
Hey everyone!
Ready to socialize and make new friends? Come join us for a fun and friendly meetup at Inka Social, the perfect spot for fusion cuisine lovers! Let’s enjoy great food, lively conversations, and a fantastic atmosphere together.
We have cozy patio seating options for those who love dining al fresco. Plus, Inka Social offers fantastic cocktails and happy hour specials that you won’t w(…)
Challenging the Norm: An Agile Approach to Data Visualization
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Arlington Tech eXchange
Traditionally, Power BI Reports are developed in a waterfall approach – requirements, data shaping, front end visuals. The data modeling phase often happens entirely out of view of stakeholders and report users, with few to no feedback loops. Given that most organizations have significant gaps in standardizing which metrics to use and often even have different interpretations of their meaning, dev(…)
Product Councils and Social Hour
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: WHINO VA
When talking with Product Managers, Designers, UX Researchers, and Developers, we are hearing teams want more opportunities to connect and communicate with in-depth conversations.
To address this need, we’ll be holding a monthly Product Council and Social Hour with a format designed to facilitate connection and authentic conversations.
What you’ll get with your registration:
* In-depth conversa(…)
What do you know for sure about the experience of life?
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Connie Morella (Bethesda) Library
*Chuang Tzu was a philosopher in ancient China, who, one night went to sleep and dreamed that he was a butterfly. He dreamt that he was flying around from flower to flower and while he was dreaming he felt free, blown about by the breeze hither and thither. He was quite sure that he was a butterfly. But when he awoke he realised that he had just been dreaming, and that he was really Chuang Tzu dre(…)
Data Structures and Algorithms
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Excella
One of the struggles with getting a software developer job is passing the “coding challenge”. Whether it’s whiteboarding in front of a panel of people or taking a hackerrank test, these test can be intimidating. In this session, we will work together to share ideas, ways of thinking, and how to approach these problems while easing the anxiety we may have towards it. We will do some practice proble(…)
Hamlet (in-person)
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Bethesda Library
In-person meetup to discuss Hamlet.
Event location to be confirmed shortly. Likely to be Bethesda Public Library.(…)
Waterfront Party + Bungalow Vibes [Private Bar, 40,000 sq ft] @ The Cove 🌊🌴
![Waterfront Party + Bungalow Vibes [Private Bar, 40,000 sq ft] @ The Cove 🌊🌴](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/2/a/e/600_522428878.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Cove
Sadly D.C. does not have a beach, but we can still have tropical and beach vibes outside at [The Cove](https://www.thecovedc.com/), a new, trending venue at Navy Yard. Come make new friends, grab food and drinks and enjoy the vibe this July. We have a private bar area with covered spots, games and more!
**About the venue**
A 40,000 sq ft waterfront oasis and event space directly across Nationals (…)
Justine’s Trashy Book Club: Trouble In Paradise
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: NoMa
Join us on **July 23rd at 6:30PM** to talk about **”Trouble in Paradise” by Portia Macintosh**!
Our meeting location is in the amenity space of my building in NOMA. **The address will be shared with all event attendees the week of the gathering.**
We’ll have some pizza, but feel free to bring your own beverage of choice (BYOB). You must be 21+ to partake in the event!
Remember, this club was cre(…)
LikeMinded – DMV Real Estate Investor Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Johnny Pistolas
At the LikeMinded – DMV Real Estate Investment Group, we strive to connect like minded individuals who want to that want to network, talk business and socialize. We want to add value to your network so this is where you can start building your net worth. Come and join us the 3rd thursday every month!
At the DMV Real Estate Investment Group, is also where link-minded individuals can continue to bu(…)
Unstuck Tuesday: Startup Pitches, Feedback, and Action Steps!
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Unstuck Labs
Pitch your idea, get feedback, give feedback, meet with a mentor and most importantly, take action.
Come to the meetup with a specific issue you are stuck with.
**10:30 am Introductions:** 2-minute pitches tell us who you are? What you’re working on? and what you need help with?
**11:00 am Problem Solving:** Let’s figure out how we can help, and what action you can take today to move forward.
(…)
Adventuring Summer Picnic 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Picnic Grove #1
Adventuring Summer Picnic
Saturday July 27, 2024
11 am – 3 pm
Location
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Rock Creek Park at Picnic Grove #1
2401 Tilden St NW, Washington, DC
(just off of Beach Drive and across the road from Pierce Mill)
Activities
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Join us for Adventuring’s Annual Summer Picnic! Enjoy food & fun among fellow Adventurers. This is a great place for newcomers to meet. For those interested, there will be an(…)
Arlington Business Connectors Networking Luncheon
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Ballston Local
We are a group of business professionals who meet weekly for a lively networking luncheon to expand our networks, refer business, and take our businesses to the next level!
This Business Networking International (BNI) group welcomes visitors and allows membership applications for lines of business that are not yet represented by a current member. So, if you are specifically looking to commit to a(…)
Never Whistle at Night, Edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: RedRocks Columbia Heights
This July, we’re going to test our mettle with Never Whistle at Night, edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
From the Penguin Random House website, “Many Indigenous people believe that one should never whistle at night. This belief takes many forms: for instance, Native Hawaiians believe it summons the Hukai’po, the spirits of ancient warriors, and Native Mexicans say it calls Lechuza(…)
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 Washington, you can try out https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/dc-events, Eventsdc.com, or Thrillist.com.
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DC Startup Week – Summer Happy Hour Series – Thursday, July 25
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: International Square
Join Us on Thursday, July 25 from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm at International Square Food Hall for our pre-DC Startup Week Summer Series Happy Hour!
Nü Androids presents SünDown: Bontan
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Flash
Nü Androids presents Bontan
Rudy Francisco Live in DC 2
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Friends Meeting of Washington
An author and a poetry slam champion
The R&B Bar Crawl Washington, DC 7.27.24
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: 1110 U St NW
A whole day of partying, drinking, and rocking to the sounds of 8 DJs spinning all R&B themed sets at 8 nearby U Street NW bars and clubs.
La Placita DMV – DC’s Puerto Rican Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Catholic University of America
The largest celebration of Puerto Rico, its Culture, Music, Food, and Crafts in the Greater Washington D.C. Region.
Cocktail Class at Barca Wine Bar
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
Join us for our famous cocktail-making class at Barca Wine Bar!
BlackBone Project Summit & Exchange 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Sycamore & Oak
The BlackBone Project event will engage Black Women in a day-long summit. The summit will include interactive activities & more
ASLIN SUMMER GAMES
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria
18 teams. 8 Games. So many headbands. Sign up to compete for your chance to win Aslin gift cards, bragging rights and plastic trophies.
In-Person Event: Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Long Island Compromise
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
East City Bookshop welcomes Taffy Brodesser-Akner to discuss her novel, Long Island Compromise. with Jake Tapper.
2024 Foundry Tech Policy Trivia and Mixer
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Facebook DC Headquarters
Join the Internet Education Foundation for a night of trivia and networking with fellow Internet Law & Policy enthusiasts!
SAME DC – July 25 – Luncheon – Climate Resiliency & Electric Infrastructure
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: The Army And Navy Club at Farragut Square
Join the SAME DC for a luncheon program to discuss the latest developments in Climate Resiliency and Electric infrastructure (1.5 PDH)
Chocolate & Wine Tasting: Exquisite Chocolates & Truffles, Wine from Spain
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Chocolate House
Join us for a fun-filled evening to feast on exquisite chocolate and truffles masterfully paired with cava, red, and white wine from Spain.
Best of Washington
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: National Building Museum
DC’s biggest food event returns! Come experience over 60 of the city’s restaurants and sip unlimited drinks on July 25, 2024!
2024 DC Orange & Blue BBQ Weekend
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Rosaryville State Park
We’re Back! We can’t wait to see you at the DC Orange & Blue BBQ
AI | The Wild West – govmates Institute
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: LMI
Join govmates for a half-day education session for on AI | The Wild West where we’ll facilitate discussions on AI & Procurement in GovCon.
LatHER – A Foam Party for HER
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Karma DC Live Music Venue
Get ready for LatHER – A Foam Party for HER, where ladies can let loose and have a blast in a fun and bubbly atmosphere!
AMAARAE X MAMUSA
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Mayflower Club
Fountain Baby Amaarae will be going digital at the Mayflower in Washington DC on July 27th!
DC Explorers Bike Camp
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: 2826 Q St SE
Hey there! DC Explorers Bike Camp is all about exploring the city on two wheels, making new friends, and having a blast outdoors!
Backgammon Night
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Kucheh Art Studio + Shop
Play Backgammon at Kucheh! Don’t know how to play? You have the option of learning! If you know the rules, sign up for the tournament.
CAN WE TALK 90’S R&B BRUNCH & DAY PARTY
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: THE MAYFLOWER CLUB
CAN WE TALK 90’S R&B BRUNCH & DAY PARTY