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
Saturday Hangout
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Tucana Tiki Bar
Winter may be on its way, but you can still experience the feel of spring and summer at Tucana Tiki Bar. Join us for a relaxed Saturday afternoon event filled with good fellowship, conversation, and your favorite beverage.(…)
QDOBA Vegan Dinner Meetup
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: QDOBA
QDOBA Mexican Eats is a modern Mexican restaurant where you can relax with friends and revel in the many unique flavors and varieties that you can’t find anywhere else.
They have many vegan options for you to explore and enjoy!
For starters, you can order taco soup, guacamole & chips, or salsa & chips.
For your entrée, you can order a bowl, burrito, salad, or tacos.
You can choose cilantro and/o(…)
AIA/ALREIA Real Estate SAT. 10 AM “THE PHYSCOLOGY of MONEY” and
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Birmingham
**GOOD DEBT vs BAD DEBT. RSVP for a Spot and come and learn Money Principles with this Book.. Lets BUILD out a REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO and how it might should look for yourself!!! DO YOU THINK ITS SMART TO OPERATE IN A TAX SHELTER – TAXES IS MOST PEOPLES #! ROBBER OF WEALTH CREATION.. Learn how to Minimize it legally..**
AIA PREFERRED Realtors will provide you access to OFF MARKET properties found (…)
Red Mountain Makers Open Hours
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Red Mountain Makers
Red Mountain Makers is open for tours during any of our open hours! Come learn about our space and the benefits of membership! Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9pm, Saturdays 2-6pm, and Sundays 4-7pm
During Open Hours, the space is available to all members, and is staffed with at least one Keyholder Member, who is there to open the space and help out as they can.(…)
SE REAL ESTATE INVESTORS – “DO YOU WANT & NEED REI COACHING” CONTACT ME
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 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(…)
Silent sitting/meditation
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Green House
Half-hour silent sitting/meditation. All welcome. No prior experience necessary. Show up a few minutes early so we can make sure your chair/floor cushion suits you.(…)
Red Mountain Makers Open Hours
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Red Mountain Makers
Red Mountain Makers is open for tours during any of our open hours! Come learn about our space and the benefits of membership! Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9pm, Saturdays 2-6pm, and Sundays 4-7pm
During Open Hours, the space is available to all members, and is staffed with at least one Keyholder Member, who is there to open the space and help out as they can.(…)
REAL ESTATE INVESTING VIA AIACLUB.COM: JACK EYER CHAIRMAN COMING TO THE COAST
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: 1008 Montgomery Hwy 31 ste 202
***NOVEMBER 15*. I WILL BE AT THE GULF COAST VACATIONING FOR 30 DAYS+ AND DOING WHAT I LOVE, CONSIDERING REAL ESTATE INVESTING OPTIONS. IF YOU WANT TO MEET ME, WHO HAS A DEGREE IN REAL ESATE AND 30+ YEARS OF REAL ESTATE INVESTING EXERIENCE, ACCREDITED INVESTOR STATUS FROM IT THEN LET ME KNOW BY TEXTING 205 586 4260. EARLY ON IN ORANGE BEACH AT THE WHARF MOVING EAST TO PENSACILA, THEN TO DESTIN AND(…)
Meditation (beginners welcome) and discussion
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Green House
Meetings begin with guided meditation–about 1/2 hour.
After that, discussion.
Low stress.
Check it out!(…)
Social Hour @ The Casual Pint
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: The Casual Pint
***Come socialize, cocktails or dinner…***
**WHEN:** 5:30, but come anytime
**WHERE:** [inside, help us commandeer tables](https://thegrove.thecasualpint.com/)
**NEW MEMBERS:** I’ll find you as you come in
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keywords: over 40, over 50, over 60, 40+, 50+, 60+, singles, married, social, happy hour, dinner, cocktails(…)
Tuesday Night Board games at Gear Gaming in Hoover
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Gear Gaming
*IMPORTANT* Please RSVP to this Meetup if you plan to attend.
On Tuesday evenings we meet at Gear Gaming (https://geargaming.com/) in Hoover.
We meet 6:00 PM – 10.00 PM each week to play a diverse mix of board games and card games. Due to the extended gaming hours, this is an excellent game night to play longer, more complex games.
There is no admission fee for attendees, but please consider su(…)
Red Mountain Makers Open Hours
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Red Mountain Makers
Red Mountain Makers is open for tours during any of our open hours! Come learn about our space and the benefits of membership! Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9pm, Saturdays 2-6pm, and Sundays 4-7pm
During Open Hours, the space is available to all members, and is staffed with at least one Keyholder Member, who is there to open the space and help out as they can.(…)
Bellydance Class for beginners!
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: The Dance Foundation
Build your stamina and have fun each week by learning bellydance! Each class has a fun warm up, technique breakdown for steps, lots of drills in group formations with finger cymbals. FatChanceBellyDance style belly dance (FCBD) is a modern style of belly dance and focuses on group dancing.
CLASSES are in person and online simultaneously. Email Liz if you would like the zoom link to attend online.(…)
Steel City Swing | Beginner Lesson & Social Dance
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 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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The Life of Jesus: The Gospel of Luke (Part 1 of Luke’s Writings)
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 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(…)
❤️ Birmingham AL Speed Dating Ages 30-49 @ On Tap Sports Cafe Liberty Park ❤️
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: On Tap Sports Cafe Liberty Park
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REAL ESTATE Financed with the INSBANK (INFINITE BANKING)-OWN YOUR OWN BANK
◦ When: Monday, Dec 2nd
◦ Where: undefined
A CERTAIN WAY TO FINANCE YOUR RE-INVESTING IS TO OWN YOUR OWN BANKING SYSTEM LIKE I DID, STARTING AT AGE 23 WHEN I HAD NO CREDIT, LIMITED INCOME, AND JUST STARTING OUT. AFTER 3 YEARS AND 2 PROPERTIES ACCUMULATING NICE CAPITAL IN MY BANK WITHOUT ANY 1099s to the IRS I BEGAN TO REALIZE I WAS DOING SOMETHING NOBODY ELSE AROUND ME EVEN KNEW ABOUT. THEN WHEN I WENT ON MY 2nd BUYING SPRESS OF 18 Propert(…)
❤️ Birmingham AL Speed Dating Ages 40-59 @ On Tap Sports Cafe Liberty Park ❤️
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: On Tap Sports Cafe Liberty Park
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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
God & Jazz Christmas Concert
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Saint Luke’s presents: God and Jazz – Christmas Edition
All AGES – Children under 12 FREE
KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Night at Glow Wild
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 4th
◦ Where: Birmingham Zoo
Come join KultureCity’s Sensory Inclusive Glow Wild event at the Birmingham Zoo! Sensory bags will be available for guests.
Elegance en Blanc – Charity Ball-Khedive Court #46
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Fairfield Civic Center
Get ready for a night of sophistication and giving back-join Khedive Court #46 Elegance en Blanc-Commandress Charity Ball!
Immanuel featuring Melanie Penn
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: South Highland Presbyterian Church
Singer Melanie Penn performs her Album Immanuel
Chrisette Michele, LIVE! @ Sheraton Birmingham
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, AL, USA
Grammy Award Winning, Recording Artist, Chrisette Michele performs live at Downtown Sheraton Birmingham.
The Venison Project’s “Doe Day” – Birmingham, AL
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Mark’s Outdoor Sports
Second of four “Doe Day” events this year! Donate a deer at Allen’s Deer Processing or Prong Creek and join us afterwards for a party
Making Spirits Bright VIP Party
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Hoover Randle Home & Gardens
Join us on Dec. 7 for the Making Spirits Bright VIP Party! Enjoy festive fun, food, wine, auctions, and a chance to win prizes! ✨
NAACP Metro Birmingham Branch Freedom Fund Gala
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: 1 Robert S Smith Dr
Get ready for a night of celebration and philanthropy at the NAACP Metro Birmingham Branch Freedom Fund Gala!
Dec. 5th Holiday Tox Appt with Dr. Gunn
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: 391 Rele St
Enjoy 20% OFF tox and get ready to deck the halls with glowing skin this holiday season! Your appt will be at our LANE PARKE location!
Alabama ASTA Holiday Supplier Showcase
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: Carrigan’s Public House [21+ Only]
Join us to celebrate the season, connect with fellow professionals, and embrace the holiday spirit!
Birmingham AL Speed Dating for Singles Age 30s/40s ♥ Martins Bar-B-Que
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
Meet up to 12 potential matches. Join the thousands of people that have found LOVE at our events. Will you be our next success story?
Jazz And Dining With Saxophonist Pedro Moore
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Hampton Heights Road
Join us for a night of smooth jazz and delicious dining with the talented saxophonist Pedro Moore!
SUCCESSION PLANNING
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Keller Williams Realty – Vestavia – Training Room
With Shana Ackles
Jingle Jam 4 at Lit on 8th: The Rotation Band & Special Guests
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: Lit on 8th Juke Joint
Coming to the Stage: The Rotation Band along with Special Guests. DJ Plaboy on Sound Control
Annual Holiday Open House
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: La Bella Skin & Wellness
Join us for our annual holiday open house on Thursday, December 5th from 3-7pm!
Ink Your Own Print at Cala Coffee!
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: Cala Coffee Cahaba Heights
Each ticket includes two (2) 5×7 finished prints!
Pre-carved linocut blocks will be provided, and you’ll learn how to ink your own print!
205 KINGZ OF SLINGZ CHRISTMAS PARTY
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 7th
◦ Where: 1520 31st St SW
Come in your best attires and come party with 205 KOS ,Bring the season in in style,Come in your best attire and party like never before.
Dinner with Santa at Chick-fil-A Lane
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 3rd
◦ Where: Chick-fil-A The Grove
Ready to have Dinner with Santa at your favorite place?! Come join us at Chick-fil-A The Grove for a magical night with fun activities!
FHPS Annual Awards & Scholarship Banquet
◦ When: Friday, Dec 6th
◦ Where: 610 Valley Rd
Join us for the FHPS Annual Awards & Scholarship Banquet for a night of celebrating achievements and supporting our future leaders!
Taller de Terrarios Desérticos
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 5th
◦ Where: The Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama (¡HICA!)
Crea tu propio diseño con suculentas y cactus, y comparte experiencias con mujeres emprendedoras️ en colaboración con ¡HICA!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Autumn Read: Mr Kato Plays Family by Milena Michiko Flašar
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 10th
This novel makes use of the range of feelings experienced during retirement to explore imagination, relationships, and family. This heartwarming and quiet story, translated from German by Caroline Froh, unfolds in an almost dream-like, stream-of-consciousness style as Mr. Katō connects with others and renews his sense of purpose in life.
Inspiraology Hypnotherapy Training (IHT) Birmingham
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 15th
Let’s connect … and have fun! I’m looking forward to meeting you. This is a Ten month course leading to a level 4 in Clinical Hypnotherapy.
It’s is one weekend per month, please visit the website for more details.