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The Summer Events You Need To Elevate Your Social Network And Social Circle

When we say we’re outside this summer, we mean a little more than the clubs and happy hours.

This summer feels different from the others following the pandemic. It seems everyone has caught the bug for forming new connections outside the digital worlds we’ve built for ourselves. This is evident in the recent rise of social clubs, supper parties, and curated third places that cater to a variety of interests, backgrounds, and tastes.

No matter the city you’re in, countless events are being designed to help us all expand our social circles, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories. From coast to coast, there's no shortage of fun and engaging activities and whether you're into festivals, workshops, or social meetups, there's something happening near you that’s sure to pique your interest.

So, if you’ve been looking to find your chosen family, pick up a new hobby, or simply seize the social season, we’ve curated a list of the best events and engaging activities for you to ensure the rest of your summer is filled with laughter, learning, and a lot of new connections!

​Black Market Flea - July 27

New York

https://linktr.ee/blackmarketflea

Broccoli City Fest - July 27-28

Washington DC

https://www.bcfestival.com/

Familiar Faces - July 27

Los Angeles

https://www.instagram.com/familiarfacesparty/

ENVSN Festival - August 10 & August 11

New York

https://www.instagram.com/envsnfest/

Sad Girls Club Summer Tour - Ongoing Events

www.instagram.com

Multiple Cites

https://www.instagram.com/sadgirlsclub/

The Best Day Ever Fest - August 10th & 11th

Portland, Oregon

https://www.instagram.com/thebestdayeverfest/

Black Girl Playground - Ongoing Events

Chicago

https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlplayground/

Brooklyn Creators Market - Ongoing Events

New York

https://www.instagram.com/brooklyncreatorsmarket/

Black Girls In Media Conference - August 24

New York

https://www.blackgirlsinmediainc.com/

SIP N’ SLAY Summer Fest - August 27

www.instagram.com

New York

https://www.instagram.com/everystylishgirl/

Elevate Social - Ongoing Events

Multiple Cities

https://www.instagram.com/elevatesocial/

R&B Only - Ongoing Events

Multiple Cites

https://www.rnbonly.com/

Wine For Me - Ongoing Events

New York

https://www.instagram.com/wineformebk/

Black Girls In Art Spaces - Ongoing Events

Multiple Cites

https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsinartspaces/

The Layout - Ongoing Events

New York

https://www.instagram.com/thelayoutco

Trap Karaoke - Ongoing E​​vents

Multiple Cites

https://trapkaraoke.com/

Everyday People - Ongoing Events

www.instagram.com

Multiple Cites

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9Pq9SoAoGl/?hl=en

FORTUNE & FORKS - Ongoing Events

Multiple Cites

https://www.instagram.com/fortuneandforks/

JOYDAY Movement - Ongoing Events

Atlanta

https://www.instagram.com/joydaymovement/#

Expand the Classroom - Monthly Meet-Ups

Chicago

https://www.instagram.com/expandtheclassroom/

To Many More - Ongoing Events

New York

https://www.instagram.com/tmm.nyc/

Networking While Black - Ongoing Events

New York

https://www.instagram.com/networkwhileblack/

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