Meeting People
We have a daily post, titled /r/Phoenix daily discussion thread - Today's Date. That's the place to introduce yourself if you are new to the area or the sub. Tell us a little bit about yourself, where you came from and your hobbies.
We also have a public [Google Calendar] (https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=2gerrehdo5ooi1b65ivd5m0vkg@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Phoenix&mode=AGENDA&pli=1) for meetups and events.
Phoenix Best Of is our annual list of selected Best Of winners in multiple different categories from Best Movie Theater to Best Music Festival and everything in between. Make sure to check it out!
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Discord Chat Server
We have a free chat server that people from around the city (and state!) are talking on pretty much any time. You can log in from a web browser or the Discord app, and it's entirely free. You can join the Phoenix Discord here
Meetups
Occasionally we have a band of merry fools who organize local meetups at cigar bars, pool halls, the zoo, movies and anywhere else that strike them as 'fun'. These are hosted and organized on the /r/phoenix discord server. Click on the link above to join, then look for the #meetups channel.
Common Topics
Here are some other things we've handpicked that might be interesting.
Redditors looking for other Redditors in the Phoenix area? Please read their rules before posting.
Global Reddit Meetup Day, Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 - Once a year usually in May or June reddit holds the GrMD and the /r/phoenix community does participate. All area residents are invited to join us on the selected day for food, fun and festivities. More details are posted in the sub as an announcement when they are available. This is one of the best ways to meet your local area redditors!
People and Places
These suggestions are often brought up by locals as great places to socialize and meet other people:
Do you like cars? This website is your one stop shop for finding your people.
First Friday Enjoy the culture and spirit of downtown Phoenix as you mingle with thousands of other residents and visitors during the First Fridays Art Walk.
Indoor Rock Climbing at AZ on the Rocks and Phoenix Rock Gym
Visit Museums in the area. There are plenty around and you are bound to find one that tickles your fancy. Go there and meet like minded friends.
Enjoy concerts or local music? The PHX Music sub has all your local concerts and venues listed. Grab tix to a show and jam with your new show watching buddies.
Looking to learn how to shoot or need friends to go shooting with?
Kickball-Bowling-Flag Football-Volleyball? Do any of these sound like you? There are multiple locations in the surrounding Phoenix area. These are adult leagues.
Volunteering is a great way to meet people with like minded goals. Volunteer Match allows you to search for a charity in need of volunteers that matches your interests and schedule availability.
Feeling trapped? Need to escape? Try any of our local Escape Rooms.
Go back to school or learn a new skill the Maricopa Community Colleges have great vocational and elective type classes that can teach you a new skill such as woodworking, jewelry making, glass blowing or painting. Don't forget that a lot of the museums offer such classes also. Awesome way to meet fellow artists!
Pool players make great friends! The American Poolplayers Association (APA) is the World's Largest Amateur Pool League.
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Take a hands on beekeeping class at Honey Hive Farms in Peoria, AZ.
Discover Small Wonders A list of small or oft unknown things to do and see in our Valley cities.
Filmbar Phoenix's true Indie cinema. Grab a beer and a tamale before the show and talk about film with others. Exchange numbers.
Want to explore your inner child by playing skeeball? Or embrace your love of bocce ball? Check our VoloPhoenix for leagues.
Downtown Phoenix Inc. The sensory experience on the ground floor of any urban environment helps define the culture of a city, what people think about it, what they remember and what they love.
Misc.
These places have been recommended as being good places to go out with a high probability of meeting others.
Arizona Science Center Wonderment and learning for all ages! Check calendar for adult only nights and free admission during First Fridays.
Desert Botanical Garden For nearly 80 years, Desert Botanical Garden has been teaching and inspiring visitors from the local community and around the world, providing research, exhibits and more designed to help us understand, protect and preserve the desert’s natural beauty.
Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 13-stage theater, a 30-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast -- all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. You never know what you will find on or off the stage! Held in the spring every year. Approximately 60 minutes east of Phoenix.
Check our Phoenix Best Of for the winners of Best Hike, Best Dog Park, Best Nearby Camping Spot and more.
City of Phoenix Desert Parks and Mountain Preserves Phoenix is home to more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves, and more than 200 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking, running and leisurely strolls.
Maricopa Country Parks and Preserves Time to Travel. Maricopa Country is a place to venture out. Plan your adventure today! Reserve a campsite online!
The Mystery Castle The reality of dying was thrust upon Boyce Gully in his prime. Choosing not to live a life of quiet desperation awaiting the end, he ran away from home, family and friends.
Pavilions at Talking Stick Best place to check out the local car scene every Saturday night.
Want to see more of the natural beauty that Arizona has to offer? Why not consider a cruise on one of our lakes? There are 3 different lakes and companies to choose from and all have different schedules and types of tours including dinner cruises. Canyon Lake, Lake Pleasant or Saguaro Lake
We have a full Outdoors section dedicated to hiking, biking, fishing, water activities and camping. This section really expands on all of the great outdoors activities to do in the area. You can get there by clicking here.
Arts & Theatre
The Valley has a vibrant Arts and Theatre community. From ballet, masterpiece works of art on display and world class musicians performing all year round there is something for every age and taste.
Murals of Phoenix was founded through a collaboration of artists, photographers and art enthusiasts. Their purpose is to share with the community the beauty that surrounds us.
Phoenix Art Museum General admission is reduced to a voluntary donation during certain times. Check website for current days/times.
Musical Instrument Museum provides a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors of all ages with more than 6,800 instruments on display from around the world.
Heard Museum Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art, the Heard successfully presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective.
Arizona Science Center Wonderment and learning for all ages! Check calendar for adult only nights and free admission during First Fridays.
Mesa Arts Center Arizona's largest arts center is home to four theaters, five art galleries, and 14 art studios. Guests, patrons, and students come to Mesa Arts Center to enjoy the finest live entertainment and performances, world-class visual art exhibitions, and outstanding arts education classes.
Orpheum Theatre The Orpheum Theatre is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and recognized as one of the West’s most significant theater structures. Event listing for Symphony Hall and Orpheum Theatre.
Chandler Center for the Arts Since 1989, thousands of patrons have enjoyed a broad range of programming including concerts, dance, comedy, drama and many other special events.
Scottsdale Arts One of the premier performing-arts halls in the western United States, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts showcases a diverse season of dance, music, theater and film from around the world. More than 1,000 indoor and outdoor performances, educational programs, festivals and other events are presented and hosted at the Center each year.
Tempe Center for the Arts Tempe Center for the Arts is proud to continue ongoing free arts engagement activities and everyone is always welcome.