Meet new friends groups near Austin, TX

Welcome to Meet HN: Hacker News Meetup Austin! This group is dedicated to exploring the intersection of science, technology, and society through discussions on hacking research, artificial intelligence, internet and web technology. Whether you're a seasoned hacker or just curious about the latest tech trends, join us for insightful conversations and networking opportunities IRL.

We're all about socializing, outings, listening to local DJs, live music & more in the area. Come say hi & make new friends at one of the events. If you have any questions feel free to post here or reach out to me on instagram [https://www.instagram.com/why_ron/](https://www.instagram.com/why_ron/) The suggested donation is $2 (cash, Zelle, Venmo, or click on 'Donate now') to keep these events going

Looking to expand your social circle and make new friends from all over the world? Join us for our Meet New People (20s - 30s) Meetup group! We love getting together for happy hour drinks and great conversations. Whether you're new to the city or just looking to connect with fun and interesting people, this is the perfect group for you. Come join us for a night out and meet other like-minded individuals in a relaxed and friendly environment. This event is 21 and over due to the venue, please have a valid photo ID.

Find it difficult meeting new people? Maybe you're stuck inside a tight knit friend circle and want to branch out. Maybe you've only got a few close friends who don't like to go out and meet new people with you. Or maybe you're searching for a romantic connection and dating apps have been a huge disappointment. Regardless of your situation, searching for connection in a big city can be incredibly daunting, especially with social anxiety. **This group is designed to help people with social anxiety learn to overcome their fears of rejection, make meaningful connections with new people and lead rich and exciting social lives.**

TL;DR join us for social games over video chat, 7 days a week! We always teach you the rules from scratch - our games take 5 minutes to learn and 10-15 minutes to play. Check out our [welcome video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X88hhc3xhcM) for a better introduction or keep reading. List of games here: [https://try.ludio.gg](https://try.ludio.gg/)  \-\-\-\-\-\- Welcome! We’re a fun-loving community of 7000+ people from all over the US, Europe, and Canada. We play casual social games together every day of the week and help people make new friends. Whether you work from home, are a digital nomad, or are just looking for community online, we’d love to have you! Our events are exclusively online. We play a mix of games on a video-chat platform called Ludio (no downloads necessary, everything happens in the browser). Our games are very accessible and beginner-friendly - it takes just 5 minutes to learn most of our games. There are video tutorials for each game that you’re welcome to watch beforehand on try.ludio.gg, but we always teach you the rules from scratch!

We are building the tech community in Austin through fun and chill meetups (e.g. happy hours, board games sessions), as well as cool features in the Supermomos app such as discussions/polls, 1-on-1 matches, knowledge battles etc. Our community is curated to the tech industry and consists mainly of working professionals in their mid 20s - 40s. Members will include developers, engineers, startup founders, and also investors in the tech space, and we hope that through these meetups, we'll all get to make new friends in the tech community in Austin and form meaningful friendships with each other.

We're a group for people that want to make friends and do things in South Austin, because going up north for many events can be straining. You are welcome to join regardless of where you live in Austin, but note the majority of events will happen below the river (that way the Rainey St Ripper doesn't get us 😂). Come meet new people, network, and make new friends.

Join our Female Friends over Fifty Meetup group where we embrace social connections, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences. Whether you're new in town or a longtime local, we welcome you to join us for eating, drinking, playing, listening, and exploring activities. From sports and recreation to arts and entertainment, we offer a diverse range of events including hiking, biking, dining out, and more. Connect with like-minded women over 50 to create a supportive community where we can stay active, learn new things, and have fun together. Let's create a vibrant community together and make new friends!

**What we're about**   Austin H Friends is a very active social and support group for those 18 or older who have been diagnosed with Herpes HSV1 and HSV2 with over 1000 members in and around the Austin area.   Austin H Friends hosts AHF sponsored events each month with our members hosting ‘impromptu’ events throughout the month…there is never a dull moment with this group! Austin HELP Support Meeting, Sushi Night, Last Friday of the Month Happy Hours and  more.    Our members’ privacy is important to us. Austin H Friends MeetUp group (as well as our other outreach platforms) is set to PRIVATE or SECRET meaning that only approved members can see the details of our events, the location and comments within each of those platforms. We have both a Facebook and MeetUp group.   \*\*\*We do not ‘vet’ our membership by anything other than asking if you have a HSV diagnosis…online safety and privacy is always recommended. \*\*\*   For those members who would like to take extra steps for privacy, we recommend that you create an email account specific to only your H activities, remove your last name from your profile, set your MeetUp group settings to ‘hide your groups’ and if you are interested in our Facebook page (which we HIGHLY recommend), you may consider creating a separate H profile. To join the Austin H Friends Facebook group, please friend one of the following and **send us a message** letting us know you want to be added to AHF Facebook page:   Jessica: [https://www.facebook.com/jessica.austin.50767](https://www.facebook.com/jessica.austin.50767) or David [https://www.facebook.com/david.providerino.5](https://www.facebook.com/david.providerino.5) [ ](https://www.facebook.com/david.providerino.5) Austin H Friends does have set membership rules that we expect all members to abide by, you will receive that information in a separate message.   You have taken the first step in finding us, now join and attend an event; you won't regret it.   See you soon!   Jessica          

Explore the largest [makerspace](https://asmbly.org/) in Austin, where creativity knows no bounds! Our facility boasts a fully equipped woodshop, metal shop, wood lathe area, CNC machines, lasers, textile studio, 3D printing hub, and electronics lab—all at your disposal. **What We Offer:** Join us for an array of free [events](https://asmbly.org/events/) open to the public. From monthly meetups focusing on CNCs, lasers, sewing circles, entrepreneurship, and van conversions to special events like demos, buildalongs, field trips, open houses, and markets, there's always something exciting happening at Asmbly. **Free Orientations:** Interested in seeing our space and meeting fellow makers? Attend one of our free [orientations](https://classes.asmbly.org/) held three times a week—on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. It's the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with our facilities and [community](https://yo.asmbly.org/). **Why Join Us:** Whether you're itching to bring your ideas to life, seeking camaraderie with fellow makers, or embarking on your builder journey and craving a supportive and resourceful community, Asmbly is the place for you. We can't wait to meet you and see what you'll create. See you soon at Asmbly!

The purpose of this MeetUp and [The Friend Ship](https://friend-ship.org/) is to provide adults with skills and opportunities for building connectedness through long-lasting and inclusive friendship. [Please read our community guidelines and the mission and vision statement of The Friend Ship](https://friend-ship.org/meetup-community). This MeetUp community is for anyone who is looking to make new friends. Whether you are new to Austin, introverted, or just want some new people to hang out with, this group is for you! This group formed in 2017 and quickly grew to be one of Austin's largest MeetUps. We are proud to be one of the most active and inclusive groups in Austin. We are going to be hosting as many MeetUps as we can to explore everything Austin has to offer. We have members all over Austin, so we will have Meetups in various locations. Everyone is welcome to join! We are a social group run by volunteers who have a shared passion for addressing loneliness and the need for strong friendships in Austin, TX. In November 2023, we spun off a non-profit, [The Friend Ship](https://friend-ship.org/), in response to the U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on the epidemic of social isolation and loneliness. To find out more about the Surgeon General's advisory, click the link below: [https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf](https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf) To find out more about The Friend Ship, visit our website or contact our board of directors: [The Friend Ship](https://friend-ship.org/) board@friend-ship.org **Community Guidelines** The mission of the The Friend Ship is building connectedness through long-lasting and inclusive friendship. Anything that goes beyond that is where our MeetUp ends and ya'lls journey in friendship begins! Organizers are volunteers and are not experts in any activity in which they organize. Members have the best insight into their individual ability to participate in events and are solely responsible for their health and safety. Participation in activities is voluntary and at your own risk. Organizers may remove members from the group at their discretion for behaviors that do not support or align with the mission and vision of The Friend Ship. Our MeetUp and The Friend Ship do not support, encourage or condone activities which may be against the law. We look forward to continuing to provide opportunities for ya'll to build a solid friendship network in the beautiful city of Austin, TX! In Friendship, Your Board of Directors The Friend Ship board@friend-ship.org

🌟 Welcome to Squirrel Friends! 🐿️ We're thrilled to welcome you to our empowering community of women on a mission! 💖 Join us as we embark on a journey of growth, connection, and adventure! 🌿 Every Wednesday at 6:30pm, we gather for our signature events designed to nourish both body and soul. 💪💃🌳🌺 Here's a sneak peek into our weekly Wednesday lineup: 🏋️‍♀️ 1st Wednesday: Get ready to break a sweat in our dynamic workout class! Led by our talented instructors, these sessions will leave you feeling strong and empowered. 💪 💬 2nd Wednesday: Dive into authentic relating and intuitive movement with Erin! Explore new ways to connect with yourself and others while embracing your unique journey. 🌟 🌄 3rd Wednesday: Embark on outdoor adventures with Allison! From nature walks to tree climbing, these excursions are the perfect opportunity to reconnect with Mother Nature and enjoy the great outdoors. 🌲🌞 🌺 Last Wednesday: Join us for our Women's Circle with Dana! Come together in sacred sisterhood as we explore topics of personal growth, spirituality, and self-discovery. 🌸✨ But wait, there's more! 🎉 The Last Sunday of every month we have a FREE Hot Squirrel Walk 🚶‍♀️‍➡️We have clothing swaps, potlucks, campouts, and more! 🐿️💕There are plenty of ways to join us, from unlimited access to all our events with our monthly membership to class packs which gives you a discounted entrance to 10 events, or just drop in for one event to try us out! So come on in, Squirrel Friend! 🐿️💕 We're so grateful to have you join us on this incredible journey. Let's grow, move, and connect together! 🌟✨

Welcome to the most consistent meetup group in town! In this group we’ll have various exciting events in and around the city. Everyone is welcome to join us as we aspire to be the biggest community on meetup. Feel free to bring your friends with you as well. Check out our upcoming events and we’ll see you there!

\*NOW A HOSTED EVENT 🎉 - SHOP FOR GROCERIES 🥗 AND BE FRIENDLY TO STRANGERS 👋, MEET FRIENDS! 👬👭👫\* Meet Market is a monthly \*now\*-hosted gathering of single folks at the Downtown Whole Foods (Lamar location) that will involve a combination of making friends, competing in a game, eating/drinking, and getting your grocery shopping done while you're at it. The goal is to meet more people who are single and to broaden your network of friends and relationships in Austin. Not all of your friends are married! And if they are, well then, Meet Market is ready to help you make new friends in a low-key, low-stakes grocery store hangout! **1\. Make your grocery list** We actually are gonna grocery shop #efficiency **2\. Arrive around 7:00 PM / 7:30 PM** (however long you need to shop for snacks while also looking for "snacks") Show up to the Downtown Whole Foods (Lamar location . You won't know yet who is there for Meet Market, and who is just a regular shopper, which from y'all's feedback, makes it more fun.  **3\. Game on**: It's a friendly competition of how many conversations you can have with strangers while grocery shopping. If that tall guy is cute, should you ask him to reach that thing on the top shelf? If you and the cute girl are in the same wine section, should you ask what she recommends? If you're competitive, you can keep track of your "score" [see below] and we can all compare how we did when we gather for a drink at the Downtown Whole Foods (Lamar location afterwards. If you're not competitive, then do it for the good stories and the little push to get out of your comfort zone! If all else fails, you're bound to make some new friends, and maybe we’ll give an ego boost to some random shoppers who walk away feeling like they must have looked darn good at the grocery store that night. Alternatively, just feel free to skip the game and join us at the cafe at 8:00 PM after. 4\. Meet at the Downtown Whole Foods \(Lamar location at 8:00 PM Indoors or outdoors\. I'll message the group with our location\. [How to get game points] \- 1 point for every person you say something to \- 2 points for every conversation you have \- 3 points for digits\!  \- a million points if they join us in the cafe

Are you a New England native living in Austin? This group seeks to unite “Yankees” 🤣 here in Austin for food, fun and friendship.

Texas Vegans, whether you’re new in town or have been here your whole life, it’s always fun to meet fellow Vegans! Let’s get together to make new friends and enjoy all the Vegan options in Austin / Metro!

The Grafana & Friends Austin meetup group hosts regular events centered on open source monitoring and observability with Grafana and complementary technologies. Some events feature presentations, while some are more laid back and meant to foster group discussion. Either way, there will be snacks and stickers. We’re always looking for speakers and hosts! Fill out[ this form](https://grafana-labs.typeform.com/community?typeform-source=www.google.com) and we’ll reach out to you about presenting or hosting. Interested in becoming a[ Grafana Champion](https://grafana.com/community/champions/)? Speaking at a meetup is a great way to make your application stand out! We're also often looking for community organizers- the people responsible for coordinating presentations and meetups for the group. Learn more and apply [here](https://grafana.com/community/meetups/). If you have a technical question, check out our [support forums](https://community.grafana.com/). We also have a [community slack workspace](https://join.slack.com/t/grafana/shared_invite/zt-1q9snh9hz-5SSiselFsuM2PeLzni4ddw) where you can connect with the Grafana community on a variety of increasingly specific topics.

A place for Arabs and friends to connect in the Austin area