The Local Social

Past Events

Where connections have been made.

Our relaunch event is coming up in November 2026 — past events will appear here afterward.

Smoke on the Water · Okauchee

A night at Smoke on the Water.

Real people, real conversations, really good food — from our evening at Smoke on the Water in Okauchee.

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Business Sponsor · Smoke on the Water

Alternative Design & Construction

Owned by Ben Prescher, Alternative Design & Construction sponsored our night at Smoke on the Water — and Ben was out there all evening meeting the same people you see in these photos.

Pictured right: Ben Prescher, with organizer Rick Neuman.

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Ben Prescher, owner of Alternative Design and Construction, with organizer Rick Neuman at Smoke on the Water

Photos from Smoke on the Water · N50W35016 Wisconsin Ave, Okauchee, WI

Waukesha Eats Business After Hours · Cinco de Mayo Edition

A night at Idyllic Bubble Tea.

Forty-plus business owners and professionals packed Idyllic Bubble Tea House in Waukesha — industries from restaurants and real estate to eye care, home improvement, health & wellness, finance and marketing — with a food spread that had everyone talking.

A host speaking to a full room of attendees at Idyllic Bubble Tea HouseFour attendees chatting over bubble tea at a round tableA charcuterie spread of meats, cheeses, olives and vegetables from LovepacsA pineapple salsa bowl surrounded by strawberries and lime wedgesChocolate-covered strawberries decorated for Cinco de MayoAttendees mingling inside Idyllic Bubble Tea HouseA small group of attendees talking near the front windowA mango bubble tea cup from Idyllic Bubble Tea HouseWant to be in the next photos?See upcoming events

Venue Host · Idyllic Bubble Tea

Idyllic Bubble Tea House

Selina Wietzel and her team welcomed the whole group into their beautiful space and kept the amazing drinks coming all evening.

Sponsors: Ben Prescher of Alternative Design and Construction (drinks) · Rick Neuman of Digital Harvest Marketing and Kelsey Elizabeth of Lovepacs (food)

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A large group of attendees gathered outside Idyllic Bubble Tea House in downtown Waukesha

Waukesha Eats Business After Hours · Pewaukee

A night at the Butler Inn.

Speed networking was the star of the night — restaurant owners to dog trainers, salon owners to financial advisors, catering teams to flooring contractors, all rotating through small-group rounds at the Butler Inn in Pewaukee.

A full room of attendees rotating between tables during speed networking at the Butler InnSix attendees in conversation around a table at the Butler InnA group of attendees talking around a round table during a speed networking roundThe Waukesha Eats and Foodies organizers posing together at the Butler InnA platter of bruschetta topped with tomatoes and parmesan served at the eventSteak skewers fresh off the grill served at the eventWant to join the next round?See upcoming events

Venue Host · The Butler Inn

The Butler Inn of Pewaukee

Shreyansh Devani, Niki, and Dixit Dudhat hosted us in their welcoming, comfortable space — and the food coming off the grill kept everyone talking between rounds.

Sponsors: Ben Prescher of Alternative Design and Construction · Sarah Riggsbee Drydyk · Rick Neuman of Digital Harvest Marketing

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The exterior of the Butler Inn of Pewaukee on a sunny day

Uncle Larry's Rustic Inn

At Uncle Larry's Rustic Inn.

A delightful blend of good food and great conversations — the Fiesta Salad with Grilled Chicken had everyone talking.

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Venue Host · Uncle Larry's Rustic Inn

Uncle Larry's Rustic Inn

The Fiesta Salad with Grilled Chicken hit the spot — greens, tomatoes, corn, beans, avocado, and cheese topped with tortilla strips and cilantro, paired with fiesta Ranch. Kudos to the whole kitchen crew.

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The exterior of Uncle Larry's Rustic Inn