ever been invited to a soiree?

soiree

. 

You are cordially invited to a soiree.

soi·ree 

Variant(s):

or soi·rée  \swä-ˈrā\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

French soirée evening period, evening party, from Middle French, fromsoir evening, from Latin sero at a late hour, from serus late; akin to Old Irish sír long, lasting and perhaps to Old English sīth late — more at since

Date:

1802

: a party or reception held in the evening (food served is light like tea and biscuits; the purpose of the party is only to meet people or meet new friends)