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
#PBIBRUM – March meetup with Johnny Winter & Chandeep Chhabra
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Eleven Brindley Place
Join us for our March #PBIBRUM meetup with Johnny Winter & Chandeep Chhabra!
Agenda:
17:45 – Doors open
18:00 – Intros
18:05 – Johnny Winter: Gather Requirements for your Star Schema
In any Power BI implementation, getting the data modelling right is key. But whilst PBI developers might have great technical skills and understand how to build a data model, they may lack the business domain kno(…)
Western vs. Eastern Philosophy: Two Paths to Truth?
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Bacchus Bar
Throughout history, Eastern and Western philosophies have taken different approaches to understanding life, truth, and how we should live. Western philosophy often focuses on logic, reason, and individual freedom, while Eastern traditions emphasize balance, harmony, and seeing ourselves as part of a bigger picture. But are these two ways of thinking really so different? Or do they have more in com(…)
The Queen’s Head (formerly The Jekyll and Hyde) Quiz
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ 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 – Face to Face!
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: O’Neill’S Broad Street
**🌍 Connecting locals and internationals in Birmingham 🌍**
Join us every Thursday evening for the Birmingham Language Exchange, where over 40 people gather each week to practice new languages, share cultures, and make new friends.
See pics of our previous events on our [Instagram](https://instagram.com/birminghamlanguageexchange), and chat to other members who are coming via our [whatsapp grou(…)
Coffee Social to Discuss Growth, Fears & Life Improvement, whilst making friends
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ 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(…)
Nigel Baker – Musings on the Future and The Past of Agile (And Nigel)
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Alpha Works
Nigel Baker was the first speaker we had at the user group and is still supporting the group over a decade later. Grab a spot as we are limiting spaces on this event and earn some Scrum Educational Units whilst being entertained and enlightened by Nigel.
Nigel (This Nigel not your Nigel) is talking again at Yet Another Conference. The subject is fun – but in the end – ephemeral. Fun Slides and so(…)
** MONTHLY EVENING: ALBERT’S SCHLOSS BAR **
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: See main event text
**\*\* MONTHLY EVENING OUT: ALBERT’S SCHLOSS BAR \*\***
Back to we started, when this event was newly opened… so put this date in your diary with indelible ink…. for a friendly & lively night out!!
**LOGISTICS:**
**Venue**: One Chamberlain Square, Paradise, Birmingham, B3 3AX
[Birmingham – Alberts Schloss](https://www.albertsschloss.co.uk/Birmingham/)
**Arrive**: 1900-1930pm, allowing 30 minu(…)
First rock ‘n’ roll bar crawl of 2025
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: The Anchor Digbeth
Hopefully the weather is warm enough in March for our first proper bar crawl.
We’ll post up full details nearer the time but the plan is to start at the Anchor Inn.(…)
In-person event: Shut Up & Write! at The Good Intent, Great Western Arcade
◦ When: Monday, Mar 3rd
◦ Where: The Good Intent
Start your week creatively, with a relaxed hour of writing in the company of other writers.
We believe that having a group quietly writing alongside you can help with focus and productivity (and be enjoyable, too!). Whether you’re trying to produce a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just something for your work, you are invited to write it with us. Instead of just (…)
GO: Games Night: Central Boardgaming (Birmingham)
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: See main event text
**Games Night: Birmingham Central Boardgaming**
Venue: The Good Intent, 32-33 Great Western Arcade, off Colmore Row, Birmingham B2 5HU
Our physical tabletop board-games nights are run fortnightly on Wednesdays. So don’t forget to RSVP to earlier and later event iterations too! We meet at “The Good Intent” upstairs (our usual venue) or occasionally at other venues.
Our members have a big collect(…)
Meetup New Members Night And Social At The Slug & Lettuce
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Slug and Lettuce
Special Monthly Social Night dedicated to welcoming new Meetup peoples. Of course existing Meetup peoples also very welcome. From 7:30pm at the Slug & Lettuce, High St, Harborne, B17 9PP.
The Slug & Lettuce is on the High St within sight of the Junction Pub and Waitrose supermarket. There is a car-park at the rear of the pub. We will have reserved an area inside, so look out for the 6ft pull-up s(…)
Games Night: Central Boardgaming (Birmingham)
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: See main event text
**Games Night: Central Boardgaming (Birmingham)**
Venue: The Good Intent, 32-33 Great Western Arcade, off Colmore Row, Birmingham B2 5HU
Our physical tabletop board-games nights are at present run fortnightly on Wednesdays. We meet at either “The Good Intent” upstairs (our usual venue) or occasionally at other venues such as “The Woodman” or “The Bull” or “The Gunmakers Arms”
Please feel free t(…)
Walk in Sutton Park – Banners Gate Car Park, B73 6SD
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Sutton Park Banners Gate
A walk of roughly 5 miles in Sutton Park. We will meet next to the playground at Banners Gate. There is a car park on the left hand side just past the playground.
This will be for approx 2hrs. We will stop halfway at Blackroot Bistro for 30 minutes for a rest/coffee/tea.
Meet at 9.45am for prompt 10.00am start.(…)
Birmingham Speed Dating | Ages 24-38
◦ When: Tuesday, Mar 4th
◦ Where: Manahatta Birmingham
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE HERE:
[BOOK NOW](https://www.speeddater.co.uk/event/speed-dating/Birmingham/details/c4df2655ceaabba4ac855c2425e5678f/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=events&utm_campaign=c4df2655ceaabba4ac855c2425e5678f)
*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(…)
GO: Ceroc Dancing (classes and freestyle)
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: See main event text
**GO: Ceroc Dancing (classes and freestyle).**
Welcome to the wonderful world of Modern Jive, and in particular on Thursdays when we join Ceroc Walsall for an evening of socializing, rhythm, music, and fun! Most people arrive alone, as you get to rotate dance partners effortlessly anyway, though feel free to bring friends and/or partner if you wish.
**Key Information**
Venue: Aldridge Community (…)
Cheese Night at The Wellington
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: The Wellington Pub
**Cheese Night is back!**
Wellome back to cheese night in 2025
Come join us for an evening of cheese, fine drink and raising money for charity.
To participate:
Bring a cheese, hand it in to the cheese pool and receive a raffle ticket, which gives you first shout at the selection of cheeses, pickles, breads, crackers and other accompaniments.
Or, give a donation to the charity collection of th(…)
*Game 33 2025* (3G Pitches, Hadley Stadium)
◦ When: Monday, Mar 3rd
◦ 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.
(…)
Monthly Social
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The Wolf
Enjoy good conversation and a general catchup at our monthly social.
If you can’t find us, please message the event host or ask at the bar. The bar staff will be able to point you towards our location.
* If you can’t come on time, that’s fine, we usually are at the pub for a couple of hours.
* The Wolf is now a cashless venue.(…)
GO: Escape Room Adventure (Birmingham): Casino Robbery
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: See main event text
**Mystery ESCAPE ROOM Reality Game Evening**
We have another instalment in our series of “Escape” games…. and this is at a familiar location, Escape-Live in Birmingham, Jewellery Quarter. Be cool, be there!
**Meet 7pm At**
ADDRESS: Saint Paul’s House, 14 St Paul’s Square, Birmingham B3 1RB
[Streetmap.co.uk – Map of 406544,287540](https://streetmap.co.uk/map?x=406544&y=287540&z=106&sv=406544,28(…)
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 Visitbirmingham.com, Skiddle.com, or Birmingham.gov.uk.
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Women in Recycling
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Wishaw Suite, The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Ladies! Join us for another unforgettable event celebrating Women in Recycling for International Women’s day!
NAEP Conference 2025
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: thestudio…
Empowering Futures: Integrating Education in Practice for Sustainable Workforce Development
researchED Birmingham 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Four Dwellings Academy
GUESS WHO’S BACK?
R&B BRUNCH – SAT 8 MARCH – BIRMINGHAM
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Birmingham Bierkeller
Welcome to the official R&B Brunch® Don your furs, dust off your cane and let’s get the crystal on ice at the UK’s biggest R&B Brunch
International Women’s Day, hosted by Queensbridge and Enjoy Kings Heath
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Queensbridge School
Come celebrate International Women’s Day with us at Queensbridge School – a day dedicated to honouring and empowering women and girls
A Twilight Galentines
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: Sumei Studios
Join us for “A Twilight Galentines” on March 7th at 6:00 PM for a night of fun, empowerment, and fabulousness!
Finessekid x Locced In Presents “The Warm Up”
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: suki10c
Locced In presents “The Warm Up” Featuring Finessekid, Ciel, Ohmien, N4T, Vet, Camsoulja, Daniel Kushule, Dappa, and Maps
Poet’s Palace Birmingham
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Nightlife Outreach
A NIGHT OF SPOKEN WORD MUSICAL WONDER
The Birmingham Ramadan & Eid Edit
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: The H Suite
The best brands in town in Birmingham for Ramadan and Eid on Saturday, 8th March, 2025 at The H Suite in Edgbaston
Qur’an on Vinyl – Listening Sessions
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Soul City Arts
A Ramadan special of ‘Listening Sessions’
Women Empowerment Iftar, Birmingham – Inara Project
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Siya Garden
We’re hosting a special sisters iftar in Birmingham to come together and break our fast and celebrate international womens day!
Speed dating Birmingham, 18-35 (guideline only)
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: Be At One – Birmingham
As we all know cities are a tough place to meet new people, we look to make it a whole lot easier. Enjoy a great night out with MySpeedDate!
All Welcome Singles Night Birmingham
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: The Cuban Embassy (The Bulls Head)
Ditch the dating app and meet lots of singles IRL at our relaxed singles night at The Cuban Embassy, Birmingham. FREE drink before 7.30pm!
Meet Lorna Luxe at Selfridges Birmingham
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: Selfridges Birmingham
Join Lorna Luxe, founder of L.A-Space, at Selfridges Birmingham to celebrate the launch of the L.A. Space pop up.
DARETOGROW / Live in Birmingham: Workshop + Networking for Business Growth
◦ When: Friday, Mar 7th
◦ Where: 103 Colmore Row
Business growth workshop, structured networking and lunch with incredible action takers – for purpose driven entrepreneurs ready to GROW.
Alternative Wrestling World; Live Wrestling event
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Halesowen Town Hall
Alternative Wrestling World is proud to present ‘Full Force’
Like Sister & Brother – Premiere Screening
◦ When: Wednesday, Mar 5th
◦ Where: The Mockingbird Cinema and Kitchen
Watch a Hilarious New Comedy About Family, Chaos, and Unexpected Connections
Ladies of Law & OSD IWD Celebratory Networking Evening
◦ When: Thursday, Mar 6th
◦ Where: The Jam House
Join us for our first in-person event of 2025! In partnership with OneSearch Direct to celebrate IWD & 1 year of Partnership!
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY & BOOK LAUNCH
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 8th
◦ Where: Pannel Croft Retirement Village
Join us as we celebrate international women’s day. Guest speakers. Entertainment and Audreia Joseph will be launching her latest book.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
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.
InterNations Birmingham “Sounds of 54” A Night of Disco Funk
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 29th
◦ Where: The Dark Horse
For our March 2025 InterNations event, we’re planning to do something a little bit different to bring in and celebrate the start of springtime and the return of longer days.
So, spring forward and get ready to boogie the night away at our upcoming event, ‘Sounds of 54,’ a dazzling disco funk celebration inspired by the iconic 1970s Manhattan nightclub, Studio 54!
Put on your sparkliest attire
Spring Read: “the Sea” by John Banville
◦ When: Tuesday, Apr 22nd
This is the story of Max Morden, a middle-aged Irishman who, soon after his wife’s death, has gone back to the seaside town where he spent his summer holidays as a child—a retreat from the grief, anger, and numbness of his life without her. But it is also a return to the place where he met the Graces, the well-heeled vacationing family with whom he experienced the strange suddenness of both love a