Social gathering
A social gathering, social occasion, or social function was an event that was held to foster social interaction in a group setting, often involving food and entertainment.

in 2267, following the revival of the 20th century augment, Khan Noonien Singh,  historian, Lieutenant Marla McGivers, suggested that the ship's crew prepare a dinner engagement to welcome him to the 23rd century. Upon viewing the spread, Doctor Leonard McCoy compared the spread to one where one might be expecting a fleet admiral. 

During the actual socialization portion of the occasion, Captain James T. Kirk took note of Khan's "tendency to express ideas in military terms," before reminding him that "this is a social occasion." Khan replied, "it has been said that social occasions are only warfare concealed. Many prefer it more honest, more open." ()

In 2364, during a (particularly abrasive) social occasion to celebrate the upcoming marriage of Wyatt Miller and Deanna Troi, hosted aboard the , Captain Jean-Luc Picard offered a toast, declaring that "it is a Starfleet tradition that at social gatherings, disputes are not permitted. I hereby declare therefore all disagreements resolved." ()

Types of social gatherings 
 Cotillion
 Diplomatic function
 Naming ceremony
 Party
 Bachelor party
 Birthday party
 Christmas party
 Cocktail party
 Dinner party
 Going-away party
 Surprise party
 Welcoming bee

Events