Let’s explore social events in Birmingham, 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.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across Birmingham, UK. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in Birmingham
Earn From Travel with Elite JetSet
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Cooking studio. Unit 2, 24 Clement St
Join us for an evening of networking and learning how to turn your passion for travel into a profitable venture.
Get ready to unlock the secrets of making a living while traversing the globe. Whether you are a seasoned traveler looking to monetize your experiences or a newbie dreaming of a nomadic lifestyle, this event is perfect for anyone interested in blending work with wanderlust. Don’t miss t(…)
Coffee Social to Discuss Growth, Fears & Life Improvement, whilst making friends
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: All over Birmingham city centre
Hello Everyone,
Some of you will have met us online, well now is your chance to come and meet us in person.
We are going to be hold a series of these coffee socials (don’t worry if you don’t like coffee – Sarah doesn’t either!) where we will have a topic of discussion and then have a chance to network with one another.
Don’t worry if you are shy, some of us are too and it will be a safe space w(…)
One year plus four
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Exchange
Hello!
We’re at The Exchange this month, we should have one of the corner booths at the back that we have had previously.
This month the book is More Perfect by Temi Oh.
New members are welcome any time, even if you don’t finish the book 🙂 If anyone has any questions at all, please message me as I will be happy to help.(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Birmingham !
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: The Anchor Digbeth
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)
Woman at Point Zero by Nawal El Saadawi
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Birmingham Friends of the Earth, The Warehouse
Newly reissued, this powerful work about a woman on death row telling her story on the eve of her hanging builds to a blood-curdling indictment of patriarchal society.
From her prison cell, Firdaus, sentenced to die for having killed a pimp in a Cairo street, tells of her life from village childhood to city prostitute. Society’s retribution for her act of defiance – death – she welcomes as the on(…)
Play Chess Sociably
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: undefined
* **Play Chess Round-Robin (Sociable Mini Tournament)**
• Chess – This is the master game of logic and strategy for two players. We normally play monthly, so don’t forget to RSVP to earlier and later event iterations too!
• Venue – The Good Intent, 32-33 Great Western Arcade, off Colmore Row, Birmingham B2 5HU. Probably upstairs.
• Time – 6:30 pm, we start right away.
• Suitability – This even(…)
Saj Hussain’s Property Meet | 19th November 2024 | Birmingham
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Saj Hussain Wealth Academy
Saj Hussain’s Property Meet \| 19th November 2024
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Networking & Registration
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Event & Q&A
9:00 pm – 9:30 pm More networking
Grab your tickets to Saj Hussain’s Property Meet on Tuesday 19th November 2024 here: https://sajhussain.com/networking/
Every month, we bring you the best property content from around the country. You’ll also have the opportunity to networ(…)
The Queen’s Head (formerly The Jekyll and Hyde) Quiz
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Jekyll & Hyde
**SpeedQuizzing** is an interactive quiz game hosted from a laptop computer and played on smartphones and tablets.
**Note**: Please bring fully charged phones as we might need them in case we don’t have enough tablets 😊
Players take part in the same way they would a pen and paper quiz, but instead of pens and paper, each team uses a free app on their smart device, with the presenter reading que(…)
Birmingham Language Exchange – Every Thursday!
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: O’Neill’S Broad Street
Every Thursday from 7pm Come to practise new languages, and also to share your native language skills – we are all teachers and students in this situation.
If you have not already, join the WhatsApp group where people discuss what time they will be arriving and what languages they will be practising: [https://languagexchanges.com/whatsapp](https://languagexchanges.com/whatsapp)
All languages are(…)
Birmingham Speed Dating | Ages 38-55
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Cocktail Club Birmingham
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE HERE:
[BOOK NOW](https://www.speeddater.co.uk/event/speed-dating/Birmingham/details/c22a053ce3d6d35afd758692de49f619/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=events&utm_campaign=c22a053ce3d6d35afd758692de49f619)
*PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WON’T BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE EVENT IF YOU DON’T PURCHASE A TICKET PRIOR TO THE EVENT. YOUR RSVP ON MEETUP DOESN\`T COUNT AS BOOKING*
**Chem(…)
LIVE MEDITATION CLASS IN QUAKER HALL EVERY THURSDAY IN 2024 7:30 pm
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: 11 St James Rd
OUR CLASSES: Our Sahaja Yoga meditation classes are completely open to the public and are always free, as are Sahaja Yoga meditation classes anywhere in the world! Every one therefore is welcome to just turn up, join in and enjoy the experience! Please also bring interested friends along if you wish. No special equipment required. Here are our local meeting details:
VENUE – Main room in Edgbaston(…)
Henry’s Blueshouse / Dirty Stopouts Launch Party
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Snobs
We’re going to check out the launch event for the new book Dirty Stopouts Guide to 1980s Birmingham. The book is a guide to the nightlife that led to the rise of many of the great rock bands in Birmingham’s rich history. It kicks off at 6.45 at the new Snobs which is now home to Henry’s Blueshouse.
There will be numerous guest speakers, a Q&A, a performance by the Chinese dance collective Shangha(…)
Mondays’ Edgbaston Board Games Club (previously Meeple Mayhem)
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: The Hop Garden
Welcome to our Mondays’ Edgbaston Board Games Club!
Whether you’re curious about board games, keen to try something new or already have a passion for Boardgames and would like to meet like-minded enthusiasts, this is the place to be!
Join us for an exciting gaming experience, where we explore a wide variety of board games, from classic favorites to the latest releases.
Whether you’re a seasoned(…)
*Game 171 2024* (3G Pitches, Hadley Stadium)
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Hadley Stadium
Venue:
Hadley Stadium 3G Pitches. We meet next to the 3G pitches on site, 15 minutes before kick off.
• Directions via https://goo.gl/maps/s9P5Q7Su84J9bMHT9
• Bibs and Balls provided
• Free Car Parking
• Toilets and changing rooms available
Fee:
£5 to play via contactless payment on the day at the start of the game to the organiser. Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay and Google Pay allowed.
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Weekly Chat @ Starbucks, ICC
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Starbucks Coffee
We’ll be at the Big Table at the back of Starbucks in the ICC. Just a friendly informal get-together where we chat about all things in Mandarin & English.
Just bring yourself and a learning attitude, look forward to seeing you there!(…)
Say it, Do it Group
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: The Good Intent
Get together to discuss personal goals, become accountable to others and share progress. You are much more likely to succeed with the support of other people.
You may want to change your career, get fitter or do something creative. Whatever your goals and whatever stage you are at – come and talk it over.
Feel free to stay behind and have a drink, or just join us for a drink in this lovely venue(…)
Travel business franchise
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Cooking studio. Unit 2, 24 Clement St
🌍 Turn Your Passion for Travel into Income! ✈️
Are you a travel enthusiast looking to make extra money? Join us to discover how you can become an independent travel agent with Elite Jetset!
With our training and resources, you’ll learn to book travel for yourself, family, and friends while earning commissions.
Whether you’re a travel pro or love trip planning, we provide the tools and support to (…)
Pool Tuesdays
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Felsons – Birmingham
There is a table booked every Tuesday at Felsons on Broadstreet.
The tables cost around £12 per hour so cost may vary depending on group size.
If enough people attend there’s usually lots of free tables on the Tuesday, so plenty of opportunity to spread out and play others.
Felsons serves food and drink at reasonable prices for town centre with student discounts on some drinks.
Join our WhatsApp g(…)
Board games!
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: The Birmingham Stable
Come play board games! Location is The Stable which is a pizza restaurant on John Bright Street. Eating is optional.(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Birmingham 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 Birmingham on Visitbirmingham.com, Skiddle.com, or Birmingham.gov.uk.
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UKMCS 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: 7 Cannon St
Join us in person on Wednesday 20th November 2024 in Birmingham for our annual conference.
Caribbean Health Exhibition – How To Live Longer
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Legacy Centre of Excellence
How to live longer is a mental health exhibition and seminar designed by BHSS to offer the community access to life saving health resource.
The Jamhounds supporting Home-Start Birmingham South
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Austin Sports & Social Club
An evening packed with live music, karaoke auction, raffle, and games. Come along, join in the fun and help raise funds for Home-Start!!
HIGH LIVING ESTATES PROPERTY NETWORKING X ST BASILS
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Rolling Mill
Get ready to mix, mingle, and network with the elite in the property industry at our exclusive event, HIGH LIVING ESTATES PROPERTY NETWORKIN
Meet Rupi Kaur: Evening Book Signing – Birmingham
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Waterstones
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of milk and honey with the new Milk and Honey 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition with Rupi Kaur.
English Whisky Festival 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: The Bond, Fazeley Street, Birmingham, UK
Get ready for a craft whisk extravaganza at the English Whisky Festival 2024, where you can indulge in the finest English spirits
The Marketing Meetup IRL: Birmingham
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Assay Studios
The Birmingham Marketing Meetup is an informal friendly place to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ mode 🙂
Muslim Marriage Events Birmingham for Ages 30-45.
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Midlands Arts Centre
Single Muslim Aged 30-45? Our Muslim Marriage Event Birmingham is the perfect place to meet other Muslims. This event is open to all Muslims
Fusion Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Studio Venues
A relaxed, social event for software professionals and tech enthusiasts to meet and listen to great talks, with a side serving of great food
Al-Wahab Foundation – Birmingham Charity Dinner
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Crystal Plaza
Join us for a Charity Dinner in Birmingham
BUN November Networking Lunch
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Qavali Indo-Persian Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Birmingham’s Unique Network – Bringing the city’s businesses together for lunch, networking and relationship building.
An Evening Celebrating Christmas
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: ODEON Birmingham New Street
Join us for a festive night of Christmas cheer, music, and joy on date at our “An Evening Celebrating Christmas” event!
Social Economy Awards 2024
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Anchor Point Church
Social Economy Awards celebrate impactful initiatives, recognizing organizations and individuals driving positive change through sustainable
A Festive Evening of Beauty at Harvey Nichols
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Harvey Nichols
Join us at Harvey Nichols for a festive evening of beauty, masterclasses, and fizz, plus an exclusive 15% discount just for you!
R&B BINGO THE UK’S OFFICIAL SHOW – SAT 23 NOVEMBER – DAY SHOW
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Birmingham Bierkeller
The renowned R&B Brunch® is launching the UK’s biggest R&B-inspired bingo show, and everyone is invited!
NEN Annual Conference and Awards 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: x+why Foundry
Join us at the enterprise support event of the year, bringing together small business advocates from across the UK’s enterprise sector.
All Welcome Singles Night | BIRMINGHAM
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Temper & Brown
Ditch the dating app & meet singles IRL. Join us for our ALL WELCOME singles night in Birmingham. FREE drink before 7.30pm!
MYD CHRISTMAS PARTY
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Alam Restaurant
Come let’s celebrate the birth of our lord and savior with music, 3 course meal, games and socializing
DESI LIVE | 23.11.24 | Forum Birmingham
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Forum Birmingham
The ultimate 80’s + 90’s Desi Music Live Event experience debuts in Birmingham for 2024 – Punjabi + Bhangra Icons with a FULL LIVE BAND!
Sip ‘N Stroke |6pm – 9pm | Birmingham | Sip and Paint Party
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Sector 57
Sip N Stroke paint party is a creative painting session with a twist. Unleash your creativity cocktail in one hand, paintbrush in the other.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Birmingham Autumn Connections
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The AC Hotel
Hi everyone,
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming InterNations event, where we continue to embrace our theme of forging international connections during this autumn period.
Event Details:
•Date: Thursday, 21st November
•Time: 7:00 PM
•Venue: The AC Hotel
•Address: The Mailbox, 160 Wharfside St, Birmingham B1 1RL
Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the community, you are warml
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.