I am having a party this week vs I have a party this week

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am having a party this week' implies that the party is actively being planned or organized by the speaker, while 'I have a party this week' simply states that the party is scheduled to happen without emphasizing the ongoing preparations.

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I am having a party this week

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the speaker is actively planning or organizing a party for the current week.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to emphasize that they are in the process of planning or organizing a party that will take place during the current week.

Examples:

I am having a party this week, so I need to buy decorations and food.
She is having a party this week to celebrate her birthday.

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They're having a party next week.
Dreyman's having a party next week.
Okay, look, my family is having a party next week.
Okay, look, my family is having a party next week.
I'm having a birthday party a week from Friday.
We're having a party a week from Saturday.
She's having a birthday party next week, and she's upset that I'm getting a sugarless cake.
Patterson's having a party this weekend.
At this moment, I am having a love affair with Divinity.
I am having a life-altering experience.
Barney. I am having a horrible day.
I am having a victory party tonight.
Pam, I am having a job interview now.
Cut me some slack, I am having a contraction.
I am having a drink with colleagues shortly.
I am having a life-altering experience.
I am having a bad day.
I am having a hard time figuring you out, Fischer.
I am having a pretty good time with this morphine drip.
Per your suggestion, I am having a silly good time.

Alternatives:

I am hosting a party this week
I am throwing a party this week

I have a party this week

This phrase is correct and commonly used to simply state that the speaker has a party scheduled for the current week.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to mention that there is a party planned for the current week without emphasizing the ongoing preparations.

Examples:

I have a party this week, so I can't meet for dinner on Friday.
They have a party this week to celebrate their anniversary.

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It's just, I don't think I can plan a party this week.
For example, I got a birthday party this week.
They want to throw us an engagement party this week.
l got all your outfits for the parties this week.
There's a party next week to celebrate the opening of a building that I restored.
I worked on a party for 3 weeks that just got thrown out the window.
Anyway, I'm having a party in a couple weeks.
She will give a party next week.
She will give a party next week.
There's a party every week.
They're having a party next week.
Caden was seen arguing with Dante at a party last week.
There's a party next week.
Dreyman's having a party next week.
We met at a party the week before.
And there was a party last week...
I have a party to attend.
I have a party to host.
I have a party to go to tonight.
Because I have a party with some of my more important friends.

Alternatives:

I have plans for a party this week
I am attending a party this week

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I am having a party this week vs I have a party this week