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
Accelerate Your Career as a Cybersecurity Professional… A MEET UP at WUST
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Washington University of Science and Technology
**Venue**
Washington University of Science and Technology
2900, Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314
T: 703\-941\-2020 \| F: 703\-941\-2025
E: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) \| [www.wust.edu](http://www.wust.edu/)
**Speakers**
**Mohammad M. Zaman**
*Director Of School Of Professional Studies*
*[WUST](www.wust.edu)*
**Dr. Necmi Mutlu**
*Lead Faculty*
*School of IT, [WUST](www.wust.edu)(…)
“Modeling Geopolitical Tail Risks” and “Building Strong Data Science Teams”
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Excella
Data Science DC is bringing you two talks this September.
From Dr. Iris Malone, Director of AI and Data Science for GeoQuant: “Modeling Geopolitical Tail Risks”
From Brian Sacash, Director of Data Science at Redhorse: “Building Strong Data Science Teams”
Descriptions
Modeling Geopolitical Tail Risks
This presentation will provide a project overview of modeling geopolitical tail risks. Despite(…)
Visualizing Code: It’s Graphs All the Way Down
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Excella
Data Visualization DC Monthly Meetup — Every 2nd Thursday
Join Data Viz DC for our monthly meetup to talk shop with data viz enthusiasts, meet other data visualization professionals, learn more about data visualization tools, tricks, and jobs, and share your own work in a Viz and Tell talk!
If you’re interested in the intersection of Data Science, Visual Design, UI/UX, Art, Psychology, and Busi(…)
Bethesda Art Walk – Receptions, Contest Winners, Concert, Dinner After, Jazz
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Waverly Street Gallery
The Trawick Prize opening reception highlights what should be a really fun evening! It’s the fall Bethesda Art Walk and you’ll be able to view their artwork, chat with the artists, and enjoy some light refreshments on this guided walking tour of downtown Bethesda. The participating galleries are Artworks Bethesda, Gallery B, Studio B, Triangle Art Studios and Waverly Street Gallery (and maybe Amy (…)
END OF SUMMER HANGOUT (Arlington Beer Garden)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: undefined
The end of summer is nigh!
Let’s try to hangout and socialize before it is over!
We will meet at the gazebo/tent area!
You can find paid street parking around but I highly recommend taking the metro to Clarendon!(…)
Picnic, Gardens, and Art at the Hillwood Estate
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Hillwood Estate, Museum & Garden
If you have not visited the marvelous Hillwood Estate, Gardens, and Museum, you have missed out on one of DC’s hidden gems! Join us for a tour of the opulent, art-packed home of Marjorie Merriweather Post (yes, THAT Merriweather Post) and the gorgeous gardens. We will join guided tours of the mansion and the gardens and have a picnic. Bring your favorite snacks and a drink for the picnic in the ga(…)
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) 53rd Annual Conference: Leadership & Advocacy
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Walter E Washington Convention Center, Washington DC
Greetings,
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Annual Legislative Conference—the nation’s most prominent advocacy event for African Americans, will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the conference’s host city Washington, DC Wednesday September, 11th, 2024 to Sunday September, 15th, 2024. This annual event—which typically brings together approximately 18,000 minority change(…)
Project Night at Taoti
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Taoti Creative
Join us for an evening of collaborative problem-solving as we work on a variety of civic tech projects together. Project needs vary but often include brainstorming, researching, writing, coding, or analyzing data.
Meet other civic tech enthusiasts. Learn new skills. Contribute to a project to improve a local civic issue. **All are welcome and collaboration is encouraged.** Laptops are recommended (…)
Scandinavian Transit: The Public Transport of Stockholm & Helsinki
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Cleveland Park Library
We kick off our 2024-25 season with a report on the public transportation of two Scandinavian capitals: Sweden’s Stockholm and Finland’s Helsinki!
Both cities are transit wonderlands, with streetcars (trams), subways, buses and ferries whisking local residents and tourists quickly, efficiently and elegantly around town. Transit Enthusiasts’ convener Will Rice will share photos, maps and stories f(…)
Savor DC: Mindful Meander through Rock Creek Park
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
Join us for a rejuvenating journey into nature as we explore the lush trails of Rock Creek Park. This Savor DC event invites you to step away from the urban hustle and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of DC’s green oasis.
We’ll meet at the Nature Center and Planetarium parking lot, allowing time for everyone to arrive and connect. At 3:15, we will do a mindfulness meditation before we begin (…)
NOVA Code & Coffee [152] – Super September Spectacle
![NOVA Code & Coffee [152] - Super September Spectacle](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/9/8/4/600_509983396.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Metropolitan Building
Hi there coffee lovers,
NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we’ll provide the coffee and donuts! Here’s how it works:
1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc)
2. For the rest (…)
In-Person Tour of Takoma Village Cohousing, Wash. DC, Sat. 9/14/24 2pm-4pm
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Takoma Village Cohousing
Come learn about life at Takoma Village Cohousing during our IN-PERSON tour on Saturday, September 14, from 2:00–4:00 pm. (This is the last in-person tour of 2024. Virtual tours will be offered online in December and March.)
We’ll provide a comprehensive introduction to Takoma Village, make time for Q&A, and show you our community’s extensive common facilities as well as a couple of homes. Light (…)
My Chemical Bromance at The Renegade
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Renegade Va
Don’t be unlucky and miss out this Friday the 13th!
Come join us for a live band at “The Renegade”. This venue offers great finger foods, cold drinks, and a live rock band 🎸 at 9:30pm.
We will start with 1 hour meet and greet at 8:30pm and enjoy the live music an hour later.
This location is right next to Clarendon Metro.
3100 Clarendon Blvd
PL-10
Arlington, VA 22201(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Washington DC
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ 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(…)
The CBC Weekend Social Mixer 🥂
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Shanklin Hall
Join us at Shanklin Hall in NW Washington DC, as we come together to celebrate CBC Weekend while supporting a local Black business. There will be plenty of amazing events throughout the week and we plan to add to the excitement with our Social Mixer!
Breakout discussions on relationships and business, organic engagement between men and women, networking, raffles and More! A great way to kick off (…)
DMV Real Estate Investors Mixer
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: 3401 8th St NE
IN-PERSON!!!!
Menkiti Group Headquarters
3401 8th St NE
Washington DC 20017
Complete the [Contact Form ](https://form.jotform.com/240026678908059)to be added to the database.
Parking available in lot next to Ace Hardware!
Welcome to the Washington D.C. Real Estate Investors Networking Mixer. This is an opportunity for investors, mortgage bankers, realtors, hard money lenders and anyone interest(…)
Yoga and a Hike
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 1841 Columbia Rd NW
Come celebrate National Yoga Month! Join us for a short hike and then a 1 hours yoga class at Kalorama Park. The hike will be a brisk-paced (2.5-3 mph) –approximate 2.2 mile loop starting from Fleet Feet (1841 Columbia Rd NW) in Adams Morgan. We will walk through Walter Pierce Park down to the Zoo Loop and end our hike in Kalorama Park. A professional certified yoga instructor has volunteered to (…)
Compass Coffee on Wisconsin Ave in DC
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Compass Coffee
We’ll check out Compass Coffee on Wisconsin in DC ( they have multiple locations).
After the coffee meetup, we will check out the Sovereign (few blocks from the coffee shop) for some sour and wild beers. If anyone is interested, feel free to check out our sour beer meetup group:
https://www.meetup.com/sour-beer/
Please have a picture profile so we can recognize you in the meetup.
Please only s(…)
SEASON KICKOFF West Potomac AT Renegades
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Colmar Manor Community Park
Please RSVP “Yes” if you are able to attend the match, if you are going to be late, or have other availability issues please RSVP “Yes” but please leave a comment so the coaches can roster you accordingly.
Division 3 Match – Away
Opponent: Washington Renegades
Kick Off Time: 12 PM
Boots On: 11 AM
Warm-ups Begin: 11:15 AM
Pitch Location: TBD (Likely Colmar Manor Park: 3510 37th Ave., Colmar Manor,(…)
Taco Tuesday @ Don Tito’s Rooftop
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Don Tito
Join DMV Social for Taco Tuesday on Don Tito’s rooftop! Enjoy stunning views, delicious tacos, and a lively atmosphere perfect for meeting new people. Mingle with fellow social enthusiasts while savoring our special taco creations and refreshing drinks. This is your chance to connect with others in a relaxed, fun setting, enhanced by great music and a vibrant crowd. Whether you’re new in town or j(…)
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.
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CBC WEEKEND – 9TH ANNUAL CBC RECEPTION
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: The Park at 14th
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS IN RECOGNITION OF THE 53RD ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
GINJA + Amapiano DMV Rooftop Party: Afrobeats + Amapiano + Dancehall
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Decades DC
Join us for Amapiano , Afrobeats and Dancehall on the Roof
Cool Customer presents: Customer Service Tour
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Flash
Cool Customer, Crawdad Sniper, Chez and more @ Flash Main Room on Sept 12th
CBC WEEKEND 9TH ANNUAL CBC BLACK AND WHITE GALA TAYE DIGGS & LARENZ TATE
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS WEEKEND IN RECOGNITION OF THE 53RD ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE
Seventh Annual Beefsteak Event
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: 101 Constitution Ave. NW
Come enjoy the indulgences of food, drink, and song over communal dining in celebration of The Beefsteak.
FedTalks 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
FedTalks is the largest annual gathering of C-suite leaders from tech, gov and academia.
Sala Sonidos presents: &friends
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Vera Cocina & بار
Sala Sonidos is proud to present &friends on the Vera rooftop
Nü Androids presents: Jyoty
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Culture
Nü Androids is proud to present Jyoty at Culture
National Academy of Sciences Building Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: National Academy of Sciences
In celebration of the NAS Building’s centennial, join Cultural Programs of the NAS & the Society of Architectural Historians for a tour!
2024 Atlanta Black Chambers, Inc. Washington D.C. Fly-In
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center
Join us for a trip to Washington D.C. in 2024 with the Atlanta Black Chambers, Inc. – let’s fly in and make our voices heard!
ROAR CONFERENCE 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: 8100 Loisdale Rd
Get ready to UNLEASH the lion like nature in you
Presented by Firebrand Global Network
We cordially invite you to the ROAR Conference
The Organic Canvas:Paint, Plant, and Sip: I LOVE Houseplants Edition
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 3510 Rhode Island Ave
This is a fun and immersive paint, plant, and sip designed exclusively for children and young teens.
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. OLA Chapter CBC Reception 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: The Park at Fourteenth
Join the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter as we host our Annual Congressional Black Caucus Mixer
FAMU Alumni & Friends CBC Welcome Reception
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: The Park at 14th
Join FAMU NAA – Washington, D.C. Chapter as we host a reception during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference
INNOVATE AFRICA CONFERENCE 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: George Washington University
Get ready to be inspired by the brightest minds in Africa at the INNOVATE AFRICA CONFERENCE 2024!
A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
Discover the history of Alexandria during the Second World War, including notable places, events and Alexandrians who served.
Improv for All! Workshop at Petworth Library
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Petworth Neighborhood Library
Awesome Free Introductions to Improv
Butter Me Up: DIY Body Butter + Oil w/CocoaShea
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Shop Made In DC – Union Market
Butter me up is a hands on experience where attendees can choose to make their own body butter and/or matching body oil.
NABWIC 2024 Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Reception
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: The City Club of Washington, DC
Reception in Washington DC. Don’t miss out on an evening filled with laughter, insights, and the promise of meaningful connections. Join us
An Evening with Danielle Walker – Washington, D.C.
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: MindSpace
Join us for an inspiring night with Danielle Walker and special guest Melissa Urban on September 12!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
An Immersion in Nature, Urban Style
◦ When: Sunday, Sep 15th
As nature lovers members of this group, let’s spend some time visiting the several beautiful gardens located around the
Smithsonian complex of museums and Smithsonian mall, in downtown DC. Studies have documented the physical and mental health benefits of quiet time spent in nature, including urban landscapes. During a lunch hour, we can explore the Enid A. Haupt Garden, behind the Smithsonian
🕺🏽💃 Outdoor Latin Dancing Social
◦ When: Sunday, Sep 22nd
Let’s go for Latin social dancing @ the beautiful Lincoln Memorial!
📍 Lincoln Memorial (by reflecting pool) 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, DC
🗓️ September 22, 2024, Sunday
⏰ 6pm-9.30pm
👨🏫 Dance lesson from 6:15pm-7pm
💃 Social dance from 7pm-9.30pm
🎧 DJ Lidius
🎶 Salsa, Timba & Bachata Mix
💲 Suggested donation of $5, Venmo @lagozaderadmv
🚗 Parking: Street parking along the National Mall
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Light Hike & Winery ~ One Hour’s Drive From DC
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 28th
Weather permitting, the plan is to walk in moderately up and down terrain thereafter enjoy the Shenandoah area wines at a picturesque winery.
Could have dinner later on depending on how many will be in attendance (restaurants have group size-limits).
Let me know if any questions. Look forward to meeting you.
Events for Professional Women Empowerment
Capitol Coffee Chat: Aligning Personal Values with Career Success – A Path to Professional Fulfillment
Join us to align your personal values with career success and path to professional fulfillment.