Let’s explore social events in Bristol, UK 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 Bristol where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Bristol
Tuesday Badminton Session @East Ham Leisure Center 324 Barking Road E6 2RT
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: East Ham Leisure Center
✅Tuesday Badminton
✅Advance and Expert Levels Only
✅Yonex Aerosensa AS30 Shuttles
✅ Two Courts (12 Players Max)
✅Every Tuesday
✅20:00 to 22:00
✅2:00 Hours Session
✅£10 Advance Payment
✅ East Ham Leisure Center
324 Barking Rd, London E6 2RT
✅We welcome individuals of all races, genders, ethnicities, cultures, regions, origins, religions ,colours, social classes, economic statuses, heights, appeara(…)
Free Urban Meditation & Buddhism Retreat in Bethnal Green, London and Online
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The London Buddhist Centre
Join us for a **free urban retreat** in the heart of **Bethnal Green, London** and **online**, designed for those interested in **mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist teachings**. This retreat offers a peaceful environment to explore meditation practices, learn about Buddhism, and connect with like-minded individuals.
Whether you are a beginner or experienced, everyone is welcome. The retreat wil(…)
Filmmakers Social: Shoot the Breeze
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: The Castle Cinema
An informal monthly evening for filmmakers to meet filmmakers.
Relaxed conversation – building a welcoming community – a friendly social scene.
The Castle Cinema – cafe/bar.
64 – 66 Brooksby’s Walk, London E9 6DA
First Wednesday of the month.
7pm-9pm.(…)
Meetup #10
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: 100 Liverpool St
Hello hello everyone! Thanks to all who attended the last meet up on Data & AI – The product Perspective. It was a full house and hope you all enjoyed the slightly different panel discussion style. This time we are back to the norm… 2 fantastic speakers from more of an engineering focus. 25-30 minute talks followed by an open Q&A. Drinks, networking and of course tons of pizza.. Look forward to (…)
Mandarin Chinese & English Exchange Group – Free Event in Marylebone
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The Jackalope
Improve your Mandarin and English while making new friends!
Join us at the [Jackalope](https://jackalopelondon.com/) in Marylebone – appropriately situated above a Chinese restaurant, [Liu Xiao Mian](https://www.liu-xiaomian.com/).
Pop down for noodles or stay outside in the lovely mews, but whatever you do, come ready to chat, make great new connections, and push your language learning forward (…)
Friendly Chess in Russell Square
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Russell Square Cafe
Join us for a laid-back lunchtime of friendly chess in the charming surroundings of Russell Square, Bloomsbury. Whether you’re new in town and looking to meet new people, a seasoned chess player craving some social games, or live/work/study nearby, all are welcome.
Chess sets are available to borrow, and there’s optional food/drinks from the nearby cafe. Looking forward to meeting you there!(…)
London.JS at Civo Tech Junction on Tues 3rd Sept 2024 with Flagsmith & Orkes 🔥
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Civo Tech Junction
Join **London.JS** on **Tuesday 3rd September** from **6pm** hosted at Civo Tech Junction, Shoreditch & sponsored by **Flagsmith** and **Orkes** 🔥
📣 Register now to avoid disappointment as **London.JS** access is limited and spaces fill fast!
Doors open at 6:00pm, **London.JS** starts at 6:30pm, ends 9pm.
Address – Civo Tech Junction, 32-37 Cowper Street, London
Map – [https://maps.app.goo.gl(…)
‘Metamorphosis’ by Franz Kafka
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Metronome Cafe
Join us at the lovely Metronome Cafe for the opening reading of the Merton Book Club.
We’ll be discussing Franz Kafka’s intriguing novella, “Metamorphosis.” This literary masterpiece delves into themes of identity, alienation, and the absurdity of human existence.(…)
Board Games night at Rocket Van
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Rocketvan Removal & Delivery
\*\* FREE EVENT \*\* Board games night with Russ.
The bar will be open to 11pm serving all the usual beers, cocktails, wines and toasties. It’s still 2 cocktails for £12 all evening too!
The hand made toasted sandwiches are delicious and everyone who had one has commented on just how good they are.
Calling all gaming enthusiasts to join us for a night of socializing, eating, drinking, and of cour(…)
Property Investing & Real Estate Investing Strategies
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Simul Place
Join us at the South West London Property Investment Community for an interactive Networking meetup on Property Investing and Property Investing Strategies. Our speakers will cover topics such as analyzing market trends, property sourcing, Buy 2 Let, Buy Refurb Refinance, financing options, and maximizing returns on your investments. You’ll have the opportunity to Network with like-minded individu(…)
September’s Organised Fun
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Jamboree
**Tickets available now**
[Buy Ticket Here](https://www.wegottickets.com/event/629455)
The next Organised Fun: A Neurodivergent Cabaret will be…
on **Weds** **4th September** at @jamboreevenue Kings Cross!
7:30pm til 11:30pm.
Jamboree has a food hatch serving delights from Arepetoire:
[Menu]( https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/695-2/)
**Line-up:**
(Images on [Insta](https://instagram.com/organis(…)
London Language Exchange in the Park
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Victoria park
Language Exchange In The Park
Join GoSoLocal as we facilitate our first ever (very exciting 🤗) language exchange.
Visit one of London’s most beautiful parks, Victoria Park, where we’ll get some fresh air, see some amazing sites, grab a coffee and practise our English speaking!
We’ll meet at 10:30 at the Bonner Gate entrance to Victoria Park on Sewardstone Road, E2 9JW.
The nearest stations ar(…)
Not just any old Macmillan Coffee Morning!!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: The Dumont (Private Dinning Room and Lounge)
Join Nadio, Claire and our host, Anthony, for a morning of coffee, cake and glorious views to the Houses of Parliament and beyond.
Please feel free to bring a little something to accompany the coffees provided. Recipes for the more adventerous are available on the Macmillan website!
Charity donations are very welcome (ideally cash).
**_Looking forward to seeing you there!
Nadio, Claire and Anth(…)
Cloud Native Media #17 – How will AI impact TV and Radio?
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Arqiva
Will AI and Machine Learning take over our TV and Radio? What kind of impact might they have? Could they help us create more and better content and attract new audiences? Could they help advertisers?
Cloud Native Media will be in London and live on YouTube for #17 on Wednesday September 4th for a special pre-IBC night of AI exploration with two speakers bringing a business, rather than academic, p(…)
The Spawn London (Beginner Friendly Game) – Social Deduction on a Cosmic Scale
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Fullers Ale & Pie House at the Mad Hatter Hotel
“Humanity’s insatiable appetite to colonise reached far into the stars, but they learned the hard way that some stones should remain unturned. Whilst aggressively terraforming Spawn home worlds, humanity stirred the ancient species out of their slumber and incurred their rage in a cataclysmic event.
Now conflict dances across the cosmos as the Spawn seek violent retribution by assimilating themse(…)
Run & Beer @ Canary Wharf 🏃🏼🍻
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: E14 4AE
Join us at 7pm on Tuesday evening for a great trail run around Clapham. We’ll meet at The Falcon Pub (just look for the big group of runners in brightly coloured tops!), and one of the Committee members will assign you a buddy. We’ll then head out on the trail and find the marks in chalk to guide us on the run, and help us get back to the pub. The runs are usually 7-8km but there are shortcut opti(…)
BLACK ON THE SQUARE
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Trafalgar Square
Please come and join us at this amazing event which was held for the first time last year.
It’s the celebration of Black culture and creativity, at this **FREE event**, brought to you by the Mayor of London.
This flagship event highlights high quality Black culture and creativity, being a celebration for the whole city, and for the people and communities who contribute to the capital’s creativit(…)
London Hypnosis Hub monthly meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Nell of Old Drury
Welcome to the London Hypnosis Hub monthly meet.
If you are interested in, or involved in:
Hypnosis
Hypnotherapy
Street Hypnosis
Stage Hypnosis
NLP
Then this is a great opportunity to meet and network with those with an interest in the above, as well as experienced professionals.
You can practice your hypnosis skills, be hypnotised or observe, just as you please. (Please note: we do not do(…)
Discuss: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: The Trafalgar Arms
# Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
(274 pages)
In a remote Polish village, Janina Duszejko, an eccentric woman in her sixties, recounts the events surrounding the disappearance of her two dogs. She is reclusive, preferring the company of animals to people; she’s unconventional, believing in the stars; and she is fond of the poetry of William Blake, from whose work the(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Bristol is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Bristol on Visitbristol.co.uk, Headfirstbristol.co.uk, or Songkick.com.
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South Glos Summer Food & Drink Festival – Sat 7th & Sun 8th September 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Bristol And Bath Science Park
Join us for a relaxing day of delicious food & drink. Claim your FREE ticket today!
South West Founders
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Temple Studios
We aim to connect local entrepreneurs with co-founders and other like-minded people as well as tech investors to create informal support.
Portishead, Bristol and North Somerset Business Community Networking
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The Windmill Inn, Portishead
Portishead, Bristol and North Somerset Business Community Networking
SETsquared Workshop: Pitching with confidence, comfort and enthusiasm
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Engine Shed
This two-hour workshop will help build your understanding of how to harness your nerves, and deliver at your best pitch.
Rethink Menopause talk 1 – recognising perimenopause
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Ardagh Community Trust
Join me for the first of 3 talks I’ll be hosting at The Ardagh.
Come and talk menopause with a British Menopause Society (BMS) specialist.
Figurative Sculpture – deposit for 10 week course on Thursday evenings
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Bath Artists’ Studios, Comfortable Place, Bath, UK
Learn to sculpt the figure in clay, September start.
5th Sep -3rd Oct & 7th Nov -5th Dec 2024
Figurative Sculpture – deposit for 10 week course on Tuesday afternoons
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Bath Artists’ Studios, Comfortable Place, Bath, UK
Learn to sculpt the figure in clay, September start.
3rd Sep -1st Oct & 5th Nov -3rd Dec 2024
Building Brands Live Bristol – Marketing Conference
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Bristol Business School
The marketing conference especially for marketing professionals living and working across South Wales and the South West of England
Crepe City Bristol – 7th September 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: DOCUMENT
Join us at Crepe City Bristol on 7th September 2024 for a day filled with sneaker love and hype!
NILE + Hideous Divinity + Pestifer + Intrepid
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: The Fleece
NILE + Hideous Divinity + Pestifer + Intrepid
Speed Dating in Bath for 25-45
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Revolution Bath
Come join us for a fun night of speed dating in Bath for singles aged 25-45 – who knows, you might just meet your match!
DRAG QUEEN & Bottomless Prosecco
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Zion Bristol – Community Café & Wedding Venue
Join us for a FABULOUS afternoon of bottomless prosecco & entertainment from INTERNATIONAL DRAG QUEEN: Alyssa Van Delle!
Tuning into and Trusting Intuition with Robyn Blackmore
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Newark Works
Discover how to tap into your inner wisdom and trust your instincts to make more informed and confident decisions.
Hullabaloo Muse Tribute + So Keane
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The Fleece
Hullabaloo Muse Tribute + So Keane (marking 20th anniversary of “Hopes and Fears”)
AI West event hosted by Ghyston
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Ghyston Ltd
Join us to learn more about this exciting new venture, hear from those involved in AI and network with the community.
Moments of Flow: Sunrise Silent Disco Yoga on Clevedon Pier
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Clevedon Pier & Heritage Trust
Feel fab with renewed energy & inspiration surrounded by the sea with music, yoga & breath work to free your mind & set your soul soaring.
Pearl Jam Tribute (Brain Of J) + Alice In Chains UK
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The Fleece
Pearl Jam Tribute (Brain Of J) + Alice In Chains UK
DEFINITELY MIGHTBE
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: BAWA Healthcare & Leisure
THE UK’S NO.1 OASIS TRIBUTE
SETsquared Bristol: Investor Readiness
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Engine Shed
Designed for companies raising first or second rounds of funds. You need to attend BOTH days.
SOS Dance Class with Rach // ARIANA GRANDE – INTO YOU
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Dance Studio, St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
WELCOME TO THE WORLD’S MOST EMPOWERING DANCE CLASSES!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Peaky Blinders in Bristol Hippodrome
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 25th
Rambert’s thrilling stage adaptation “The Redemption of Thomas Shelby” captures the Peaky story, with stunning performances from Rambert’s dancers and an iconic soundtrack from a live on-stage band.
If you are a fan, please join me for this dance show.
My ticket is in the Grand Circle L30, but feel free to buy your ticket according to your budget.
https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/peaky-blinders