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Where to meet people in Austin

Morning Jo's ends with coffee and East Side Beer Runners finishes at a brewery. Austin also has drop-in two-step lessons at White Horse and singles mixers for specific age groups.

7:00 AM RecommendedFitness
GOOD GRiEF Running (opens in a new tab)
A 2.5- or 4-mile group run followed by coffee at Noble Joe. All paces welcome.
Where
Noble Joe Coffee Co., 1620 E Riverside Dr
Cost
Free
10:00 AMFitness
Comedor Run Club (opens in a new tab)
A 5K run with Austin's food-and-beverage community. All paces welcome.
Where
~501 Colorado St, downtown
Cost
Free
4:00–6:00 PMCafé
First Light Books (opens in a new tab)
A bookshop and café with author events, book clubs and a chess club.
Where
4300 Speedway, Hyde Park
Cost
$4–15
6:00–10:20 PM (seasonal) RecommendedFitness
SPORTSKIND co-ed kickball (opens in a new tab)
A 21+ co-ed kickball league with individual registration for players who need a team. Each season brings weekly games with the same teammates.
Where
Krieg Athletic Complex (KRG)
Cost
Season fee; individual registration
7:00 PM RecommendedFitness
Cooldown Running (opens in a new tab)
A 1–5 mile run or walk at any pace, followed by drinks. The meeting point changes, so check the weekly post before leaving.
Where
Weekly meetup location posted by the organizer
Cost
Free
7:00–10:00 PMFitness
SPORTSKIND pickleball (opens in a new tab)
Register solo and rotate through doubles games in the Switch League at Eastside Paddle Club. Enrollment is by season.
Where
Eastside Paddle Club (ESPC)
Cost
League fee

6:00 AM RecommendedFitness
Morning Jo's (opens in a new tab)
A 3–6 mile group run with a walking option. Everyone meets back at Jo's Coffee afterward.
Where
Jo's Coffee, 1300 S Congress Ave
Cost
Free
Choose a recurring classFitness
Black Swan Yoga (opens in a new tab)
Heated yoga at several Austin studios. Leave time to chat before or after class.
Where
East Austin, Anderson, West 5th and more
Cost
Donation-based
6:00–10:00 PMSocial
Traveling Chess Club (opens in a new tab)
A 21+ chess social with open boards and an optional tournament. Sit down for a game at Jack & Ginger's.
Where
Jack & Ginger's, 11500B Rock Rose Ave, The Domain
Cost
Free
6:30 PMFitness
Phil's Hills (opens in a new tab)
A group run up the Barton Hills climbs, followed by food or drinks at Phil's Ice House.
Where
Phil's Ice House, 2901 S Lamar
Cost
Free
7:00 PMFitness
RAW Running (opens in a new tab)
Hill and interval workouts starting and ending at Mean Eyed Cat. Expect a hard run, then time at the bar with the group.
Where
Mean Eyed Cat, 1621 W 5th St
Cost
Free
7:00 PMEvent
Geeks Who Drink (citywide) (opens in a new tab)
Pub quizzes at bars around Austin, including Butterfly Bar. Come with a small team or ask the host about joining one.
Where
Austin venues; Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX is Tuesdays at 7 pm
Cost
Free

DaytimeFitness
Austin Bouldering Project (opens in a new tab)
A large indoor bouldering gym with open climbing, classes and community events. Compare routes with other climbers between attempts.
Where
979 Springdale Rd, East Austin
Cost
~$26 day pass
6:00–9:00 PM · seasonal courseEvent
Café Monet pottery class (opens in a new tab)
Learn handbuilding in a six- to eight-week pottery course with the same classmates. Book before the course starts.
Where
4477 S Lamar, Ste 560
Cost
~$350 per course (current listing)
6:30 PMFitness
East Side Beer Runners (opens in a new tab)
Run or walk with the group, then stay for a beer at Central Machine Works. Check the latest post for any change to the meeting point.
Where
Central Machine Works, 4824 E Cesar Chavez
Cost
Free
7:00 PM · confirm current Austin bookingSocial
Timeleft dinner (opens in a new tab)
Dinner with four to six guests matched by personality. The restaurant is revealed the day before. Guests may be of different ages and are not necessarily single.
Where
Rotating Austin restaurant; venue revealed before the dinner
Cost
$19.99/month + your meal (official US price)
8:00–9:00 PMSocial
Broken Spoke — dance lessons (opens in a new tab)
Partner-dance lessons followed by live music. Arrive by 7:30 to sign up; the lesson costs $10 plus the venue cover.
Where
3201 S Lamar
Cost
$10 lesson + cover
EveningBar
White Horse (Wednesday evening) (opens in a new tab)
Live music at an East Austin honky-tonk. Wednesday is a band night; regular two-step lessons run Thursday through Sunday.
Where
500 Comal St
Cost
Cover varies
8:00 PM · next listed Oct 14Dating
CitySwoon (opens in a new tab)
Matched speed dating in age-specific groups. The next listed event is for ages 30–42; choose an event whose age range fits you.
Where
Roe Bucks, 503 E 6th St
Cost
$39 public; $19 member

6:20 AM stretch · 6:30 AM runFitness
Desnudo Run Club (opens in a new tab)
Choose a one-mile walk, 3-mile run or 5-mile run, then stay for coffee at East Desnudo. All levels welcome.
Where
Desnudo Coffee, 2505 Webberville Rd
Cost
Free
EveningBar
East 6th crawl: Whisler's + LoLo + Nickel City (opens in a new tab)
Patio cocktails at Whisler's, natural wine at LoLo and a casual bar stop at Nickel City. Go early if you want to hear the conversation.
Where
Whisler's, 1816 E 6th; LoLo, 1504 E 6th; Nickel City, 1133 E 11th
Cost
$ cocktails
EveningBar
Vintage Bookstore & Wine Bar (opens in a new tab)
A bookstore and wine bar with readings, trivia, live music and classes.
Where
1101 E 11th St
Cost
Varies
After work · open until midnight Thu–SatBar
Cosmic Saltillo (opens in a new tab)
A patio with public events in East Austin. Ages 21+ after 5 PM.
Where
1300 E 4th St
Cost
$
7:00 PM lessonBar
White Horse — Thursday two-step lesson (opens in a new tab)
Drop-in Texas two-step lessons followed by live music. Lessons are donation-based; the venue charges cover after 7:30 PM.
Where
500 Comal St
Cost
Donation for lesson; cover after 7:30 PM
Thu · doors 7:00 PM · Intro 8:15 PM · social 9:00 PM–midnightNewSocial
Austin Swing Syndicate (opens in a new tab)
Swing dancing with a beginner lesson and rotating partners, followed by a DJ or live band. No partner or experience needed; all ages welcome.
Where
Cherrywood Center, 1605 E 38½ St, Austin, TX 78722
Cost
$8 regular night ($5 members); live-band nights cost more
LateBar
Here Nor There (opens in a new tab)
A cocktail bar that takes reservations. Go with someone you already know.
Where
612 Brazos St, underground next to the Driskill Hotel
Cost
$$
7:30 PM · next listed Oct 29 RecommendedDating
Pitch-A-Friend Austin (opens in a new tab)
Friends give short pitches for their single friends, then everyone mingles. The next event at Cabana Club is free.
Where
Cabana Club, Austin
Cost
Free (current listing)
7:00–9:00 PM · next listed Oct 22Event
Skip the Small Talk (opens in a new tab)
Hosted conversations with strangers using question prompts. Many guests are in their 20s and 30s, though all ages are welcome.
Where
St. Elmo Brewing, 440 E St Elmo Rd
Cost
$19 (current sale price)
7:00–9:00 PM · Thu Oct 8NewDating
Austin 21 Questions Singles Mixer (opens in a new tab)
A singles mixer for people in their 20s and 30s, with a hosted 21-question icebreaker. Registration is capped at 10 women and 10 men; turnout can vary.
Where
Stargazer Cocktails & Coffee, Springdale Rd
Cost
Ticketed ($12.50–25 on current listing)

Early morning · check current postFitness
Feel Good Friday (opens in a new tab)
A social run with walking, 5K and 10K options. Meeting points can change, so check the latest post before heading out.
Where
Weekly meet point posted on Instagram
Cost
Free
1st Friday at Springdale · 3rd Friday at WestgateFitness
Austin Bouldering Project — Climb for Community (opens in a new tab)
Community climbing nights at Springdale and Westgate. $10 from each day pass supports that month's community partner; regular admission prices apply.
Where
Springdale (1st Fri) / Westgate (3rd Fri)
Cost
Regular day-pass price; $10 donated per pass
Happy hourBar
LoLo Natural Wine (opens in a new tab)
A natural-wine bar with a covered patio, close to other East Sixth bars.
Where
1504 E 6th St
Cost
Buy drinks
9:00 PMBar
Rainey Street (Bar Fino / Half Step / Bungalow) (opens in a new tab)
Patio bars and nearby food on Rainey Street. Pick a smaller bar for conversation or join the busier late-night crowd.
Where
Rainey St Historic District
Cost
$–$$
11:00 PMBar
West 6th / Warehouse District
Bars and restaurants around West 6th and the Warehouse District. Noise and cover vary by venue.
Where
West 6th / 4th St
Cost
$–$$
LateBar
Whisler's (opens in a new tab)
Cocktails with a choice of indoor bar seating, a patio or the upstairs mezcal room.
Where
1816 E 6th St
Cost
$
7:00 PM · next listed Oct 16Dating
Pre-Dating Lock & Key Singles Party (opens in a new tab)
A singles party for people in their 20s and 30s. A lock-and-key game gets guests talking, followed by time to mingle.
Where
Fast Friends Beer Co., 7313 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd NB
Cost
Ticketed

9:00 AM–1:00 PMSocial
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown (opens in a new tab)
A year-round market at Republic Square with local food and vendor stalls.
Where
Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe
Cost
Free
11:00 AM–12:00 PMFitness
Republic Square Yoga (Swift Fit) (opens in a new tab)
Free group yoga in Republic Square with advance registration. Arrive early or stay afterward to chat.
Where
Republic Square (next to the market)
Cost
Free (register)
AfternoonFitness
Barton Springs / Lady Bird Lake Trail (opens in a new tab)
Swim at Barton Springs or walk the Ann and Roy Butler Trail. The trail is free; pool admission varies by season.
Where
2201 William Barton Dr / Ann & Roy Butler Trail
Cost
Free trail; pool admission varies
Check the film calendarEvent
AFS Cinema (opens in a new tab)
Repertory films, screenings and filmmaker events. Choose a Q&A if you want a chance to discuss the film with other attendees.
Where
6259 Middle Fiskville Rd
Cost
Ticketed
LaterBar
The Roosevelt Room / White Horse / Sam's Town Point (opens in a new tab)
Cocktails at the Roosevelt Room or live country music and dancing at White Horse and Sam's Town Point.
Where
307 W 5th / 500 Comal / 2115 Allred Dr
Cost
$–$$

10:00 AM–2:00 PM RecommendedSocial
Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller (opens in a new tab)
A year-round market with local produce and food vendors.
Where
2006 Philomena St
Cost
Free
Late morningCafé
First Light Books (opens in a new tab)
Book clubs, readings and chess at a neighborhood bookshop and café.
Where
4300 Speedway, Hyde Park
Cost
$4–15
AfternoonCafé
The Meteor / June's All Day (opens in a new tab)
The Meteor is a café, bottle shop and bike shop. June's has bar and patio seating on South Congress.
Where
2110 / 1722 S Congress
Cost
$–$$
Sunday evenings · next season starts Nov 15Fitness
Austin SSC co-ed Sunday sand volleyball (opens in a new tab)
A 21+ co-ed sand-volleyball league with 4v4 and 6v6 divisions. Register solo to join a team, then meet for weekly games and a sponsor-bar happy hour.
Where
Moontower Saloon, South Austin
Cost
~$89 individual (current listing)
EveningBar
Small Victory / Continental Club / C-Boy's (opens in a new tab)
Cocktails at Small Victory or live music at the Continental Club and C-Boy's.
Where
Small Victory, 108 E 7th; Continental Club, 1315 S Congress; C-Boy's, 2008 S Congress
Cost
$–$$

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