Let’s explore social events in Birmingham, AL happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Birmingham where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Birmingham
After Work Social
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: TrimTab Brewing Company
Mondays are hard – let’s make a regular after work meetup to help start our week on a positive note for the new year!
Location subject to change.(…)
Caffeinate, Create, and Chill
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Hoover Public Library
Join us at the Hoover Public Library’s Plaza to caffeinate, work on our fiber projects, and generally chill.(…)
Winfield Alambama and Hambones BBQ
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Shell
New place for the group. A majority of the route will be new roads we haven’t ridden. Looks like nice twists, turns and sweepers. Approximately a 3 hour ride with 2 stops along the way.
Meetup: Saturday, September 7th, 0900, Shell Station, I-65 North of Birmingham, Exit 267, next to Waffle House.
Route: https://calimoto.com/calimotour/pirates-den-winfield-2-r-kioeTixaWD(…)
HLBF-BHM After Work Social
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: TrimTab Brewing Company
HLBF hosts a monthly meetup every first Monday of the month! Locations are subjeto change.
Look for the Hey Let’s Be Friends sign when you get there!(…)
Dia De Los Muertos learn & build – aprender y crear
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Ven para aprender de Día de Los Muertos y crear su propia ofrenda. Esta clase se ofrece por Bare Hands Inc y Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Come to learn about Dia de Los Muertos and make your own alter. This class is given by Bare Hands Inc (artists collective) and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.(…)
REI Live – Property Walkthrough
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: 1824 Stone Rd, Midfield, AL 35228
It’s Property Walk Through Time!
We will be hosting a live walk-through on Sept. 4th 2024. Come out and learn real estate investing first hand. Join us as we will discuss and answer any rehab questions! We will provide details for the location and time soon.(…)
Monday Mayhem
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: 3000 Highland Ave
Red shirts/swords by concrete pillar
see group description.
join facebook group and follow the instagram if you would like.
We also have a discord a member can send an invite to.
\*you are welcome to drop in, but if everyone is busy we might not be there. You can be sure by asking on discord, or instagram, or join the facebook group.
\*this group is not monitored daily, or sometimes weekly- plea(…)
Community Bible Study
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Panera Bread
On Tuesdays at 5:30 PM, we will be studying the gospel of common sense – James. This text is famously practical and encourages Christians to live their faith! Having a living faith is what following Jesus means. We will study in person at Panera Bread in Trussville, AL. Feel free to grab some dinner, snack or a coffee and join us.(…)
Argentine Tango Classes (4 of 4 week series)
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: 2198 Columbiana Rd #100
Event by “Transparent” Argentine Tango
4 week series: Tuesday, August 13 to Tuesday, September 3
Learn the secrets to the beauty of this most intimate of Dance. All levels of dancer welcome. No partner needed. Leather sole shoes preferred.
Instructor: Sara Alvarez. Price: $10 per class.
Preregistration requested so we can try for gender balance in the class. Email [email protected] or text(…)
SE REAL ESTATE INVESTORS – “DO YOU WANT & NEED REI COACHING” CONTACT ME
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: undefined
* **JACK EYER 45 YR RE INVESTOR WILL BE IN ORANGE BEACH FOR 31 DAYS IN OCTOBER IS THE PLAN. CONTACT ME AT 205 586 4260** **IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR OR WANT TO BE. LIKE TO MEET UP WITHIN THE AREA. THANKS** JOIN THE MEETUP..
***NOW OFFERING COACHING IN ALABAMA AND GULF COAST 1 ON 1 TRAINING*** *WITH COURSE MATERIALS ON HOW TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE. EXPERTS IN FORECLOSURES AND THE HIDDEN MARKETS WHERE(…)
Meditation, Exchange, and Book Discussion
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Green House
Each meeting will begin with a seated meditation. Other activities will and include discussion, reading, music, and gentle, non-strenuous moving exercises.
The study will focus on G. I. Gurdjieff’s Meetings with Remarkable Men, an apparently-autobiographical work dealing with search and discovery amidst relationships. Relationships with parents, teachers, friends, and fellow travelers. Relationsh(…)
Wednsday Night Games at Valhalla Board Game Café in Pelham
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Valhalla Board Game Cafe
\*\*\*IMPORTANT!!!\*\*\*
All attendees must rsvp as attending this meetup before 6:00pm on Wednesdays to receive free admission to Valhalla Board Game Café!
On Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm-11:00pm each week we meet at Valhalla Board Game Café ([email protected]) at Campus 124 on Highway 31 Pelham.
Valhalla normally requires a small admission fee or paid membership for access to t(…)
The Life of Jesus: The Gospel of Luke (Part 1 of Luke’s Writings)
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: 200 Doug Baker Blvd #100
This year, would you like to learn more about who Jesus is, what His life was like, and what His message was about?
Luke’s account of the Gospel is part 1 of a 2 part letter (Luke and Acts). In this part, Luke gives a detailed account of Jesus’ life and reveals how the Gospel is for all people.
Please join us at Panera Bread Co. off of 280 and Doug Baker Blvd. as we study through the book of Luk(…)
Steel City Swing | Beginner Lesson & Social Dance
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Levite Jewish Community Center
Grab your friends and get ready for another month of dancing with Steel City Swing!
We’ll be hitting the dance floor every WEDNESDAY this month at the Levite Jewish Community Center. We’ll start off with a lesson and then end with some social dancing. No experience or partner required (we rotate partners during the lesson to help you learn).
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Happy Hour (FNF) w Birmingham Ski Club – Ferus Entertainment District
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Trussville Social
Come join us for Friday Night Flight (FNF), to try out a new location – ***Trussville Social at*** ***Ferus Entertainment District*** and mingle with club members from 5:30p – 7:30p!
All are welcome to join us! Many members do not say attending on social media. Most FNF’s have 30-50 members. Please feel free to join us on an event that looks like fun to you and is an “open to all” event. We are m(…)
ALREIA CLASS SAT. @ 11 AM. GOOD DEBT vs BAD DEBT – Knowing the Difference
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Birmingham
**CAN SAVE YOUR FINANCIAL LIVES!! RSVP and SEE YOU AT 11 AM SHARP at 1008 Montgomery Hwy. STE 202 VESTAVIA..**
**ONLY 20 SEATS SO YOU MUST RSVP TO HAVE A SEAT ON OUR LIST. DO SO TODAY AND BE INCLUDED IN THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BUY PROPERTIES AT 50% OF MARKET VALUE OR LESS! GET TRAINING AND NOT LOSE TO IGNORANCE IN THESE TECHNIQUES AND THE LAW!! KNOW MORE AND GET MORE OF THESE… COACH TONY CAN TEACH (…)
REAL ESTATE COACHING IN AL.? 1 ON 1 COACHING CLASS to consider July 6 & 7
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: 1008 Montgomery Hwy 31 ste 202
**THE HIDDEN MARKET. PLUS INTRO TO PROBATE REAL ESTATE PURCHASING JULY 6 & 7 in Birmingham.. Got a great deal on Hotel one night. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ONLY $25 Per Day (2) or Free for Members only. Our Guest Trainer & Coach from Atlanta has 38 Yrs Experience and over 100 Deals to his Credit. Sign Up form at aiaclub.com/join 1 page form and write or type FORECLOSURES 6/29! CONTACT JACK EYER TODAY FOR(…)
Progressive Christian Bible Study – Wed 7pm CST
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
Wednesday nights are devoted to Bible Study. This is not the same Bible Study you may have experienced in tha past, We take the Word of God seriously and approach study in a careful and in-depth manner. We often look into the original languages fir specific definitions of words used in English translations which may not accurately convey the true meaning of the word used in the original text. We a(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Birmingham, you can try out Allevents.in, Birminghamparent.com, or Bizjournals.com.
RELATED: How to Meet People in Birmingham, Alabama
Don’t Shoot My Dreams Festival Presented by The Shooter Brand
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: EDU Warehouse Space
Come join us at the Don’t Shoot My Dreams Festival Presented by The Shooter Brand for a day filled with music, art, and inspiration!
Beyond Beauty Wellness Thankful Thursday Escape
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: 857 Main St
Get ready for a great evening of self-love, shopping therapy, and empowerment at our Beyond Beauty Wellness Thankful Thursday Escape!
2024 Sweet Home Brews
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Avenue D Events
Join us at Sweet Home Brews, presented by Brasfield & Gorrie, a craft beer tasting contest benefiting RMHCA.
B’ham Latte Art Throwdown hosted by Baba Java Coffee
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Baba Java – The Village at Meadowbrook
Come join us for a night of competition, giveaways, and community at Baba Java’s cafe in Meadowbrook. The competition will start at 7:00pm!
Unlock Your Value: Elevating Your Client Experience Master Post NAR Settlem
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Keller Williams Realty – Vestavia
In today’s landscape, know your value and be able to sell it, show it, and gain referral business from the client experience post Settlement
205 KINGZ OF SLINGZ DENIM & BOOTS
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Cha Cha
Get ready for a night of denim, boots, and slinging drinks with the 205 Kingz of Slingz – it’s gonna be a wild ride!
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Riverchase Galleria
Remembrance Ceremony and Memorial Stair Climb for the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11
Birmingham Alabama Lock & Key Singles Party Age 24-49 Original Lock & Key
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: On Tap Sports Cafe Liberty Park
Every woman gets a lock, every man gets a key. Match the right key with the right lock & you may win a prize! A fun way to meet your match!
Loft Out Loud
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Phoenix Building
A night of standup comedy, magic, and food in a downtown Birmingham loft.
DEMIN &BOOTS PRESENTING205 KINGZS OF SLINGZ
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Cha Cha
WESTERN PARTY
1st Saturdays Virgo Bash at Dzire Bar & Lounge
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Dzire Bar And Lounge, 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, USA
1st Saturdays Virgo Bash at Dzire Bar & Lounge for the Exclusive Brunch & Day Party Saturday September 7th from 12pm-4pm!
AHA BLS CPR and AED Class in Birmingham – Mountain Brook
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: CPR Certification Birmingham
CPR Certification Birmingham teaches American Heart Association BLS CPR classes in Mountain Brook, AL.
Effective Change Management 1 Day Workshop in Birmingham, AL
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: For venue details reach us at [email protected], PH: +1 469 666 9332
Offers: Group of 5 – 10 people 10% Discount, Group of 11 – 20 people 15% Discount
Body Worx
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: 6933 Oporto Madrid Blvd
Join us for the greatest dance fitness class in Birmingham
Online Breathwork and Pranayama Healing Session, Hoover, AL
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Hoover
Breathe, Connect, Thrive: Join Us for a Transformative 45-Minute Breathwork and Pranayama Session!
Weekday Meditation, Birmingham, AL | Reflect, Prepare, Rejuvenate | Online
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Birmingham
Discover inner peace in just 30 minutes with Coquihalla’s Meditation Sessions. Expert guidance to elevate your well-being!
Empower your EQ: Strengthening Your Skills 1-Day Workshop in Birmingham, AL
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: For venue details, reach us at [email protected] or call us at +1 469 666 9332
Join us for a jam-packed day of learning how to navigate Emotional Intelligence.
Elysian Gardens Presents Local Man w/spc OXMOOR
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Elysian Gardens, 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA
The music of Birmingham based Local Man is song-writer driven rockin’ country and moody blues. OXMOOR is opening at 8PM.
90’s Garden Party Featured by Jenni’s Mixtape
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Elysian Gardens, 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA
Jenni’s Mixtape is a cover band venturing through a wide range of music, focusing on the 90s!
Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz ~ Vendors Needed Wanted
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Homewood
Enjoy The Show From The Comfort Of Your Home!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Summer Holiday Read: MATER 2_10 by Hwang Sok-Yong
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
In contemporary Seoul, a laid-off worker stages a months-long sit-in atop a sixteen-storey factory chimney. During the long and lonely nights, he talks to his ancestors, chewing on the meaning of life, on wisdom passed down the generations.
Through the lives of those ancestors, three generations of railroad workers, Mater 2-10 vividly portrays the struggles of ordinary Koreans, starting from the