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.
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
Meetup Mid-Week Mingle
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: All-Bar-One
This is simple and easy. Just a mid-week drinks at one of the nice bars we know Meetup peeps like. An opportunity to have a natter, catch up with people you’ve met or, especially if you’re new, meet some peeps you haven’t met before.
The All-Bar-One at New St Station is smart and relaxed and of course very easy to get to and from.
This is by the old Glass Doors of New St Station if you remember (…)
Moseley Rocks with Live Music (REM tribute)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: See main event text
**Moseley Rocks with Live Music (REM tribute)**
If you’ve had enough of Birmingham City Centre overcrowding on the Pre-Christmas Saturday, then how about Moseley for a change? Tonight we have an REM tribute at an independent music venue. This event is a member’s suggestion.
**Logistics:**
Meet: Gather at (or before) 7.30pm at The Castle and Falcon.
Address: [402 Moseley Road, Birmingham B12 9AT](…)
GO: Birmingham Christmas Markets 2024 Farewell
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: See main event text
**GO: Birmingham Christmas Markets 2024 Farewell**
Again this year, it is at members suggestion that we hold a farewell trip to the Christmas Markets in Birmingham for this year! This outdoor social has been a trademark GO:Heart Of England event for many years. As ever, we’ve visited this festival at its best midweek, during November, minus the nuisance weekend crowds. But we can go again!
**Whe(…)
Play Chess Sociably
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ 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(…)
The Queen’s Head (formerly The Jekyll and Hyde) Quiz
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ 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, Dec 19th
◦ Where: The Old Royal
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(…)
GO: Games Night: Central Boardgaming (Walsall)
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: See main event text
**Games Night: Central Boardgaming (Walsall)**
Venue: The Black Country Arms, 9 High Street, Walsall, WS1 1QW. We aim to sit Upstairs.
We play fortnightly on Fridays, so don’t forget to RSVP to earlier and later event iterations too!
Our members have a great collection of modern tabletop board games to choose from. We rotate them each time, so there will always be variety. Please feel free to b(…)
GO: Sutton Coldfield Christmas Markets 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: See main event text
**GO: Sutton Coldfield Christmas Markets 2024**
The very first Christmas Markets in Sutton Coldfield, for those who’ve seen the Birmingham version before, or would like to try both! (we’re visiting the Birmingham Xmas Markets on Nov-4th incidentally).
Meet at The Station Pub at around 6:30 (say, 6pm to 6.45 please) and at 7pm the group will promptly head off to look around for an hour or two. We(…)
Games Night: Central Boardgaming (Walsall)
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: See main event text
**Games Night: Central Boardgaming (Walsall)**
Venue: The Black Country Arms, 9 High Street, Walsall, WS1 1QW. We aim to sit Upstairs.
We play fortnightly on Fridays. Our members have a great collection of modern tabletop board games to choose from. We rotate them each time, so there will always be variety. Please feel free to bring along similar games of your own.
This is intended as a low-cos(…)
Thursday 1830 – 2030 Basketball Half Court ASTON UNI
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre
£6 for two hours half-court. Parking out front using the parkmobile app or to the side of the venue for £1 cash. Let’s shoot some hoops! New rules have come in to keep it fair on others. If a person on the list hasn’t arrived after 15mins then if any one else has turned up they will get the spot. This is so we can get games going.(…)
Big Fat Christmas Quiz 🎅🏼 🎄
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Old Crown Pub
IT’S BAAAAAACK! 🎅🎄
Yes you read it right, Santa Claus is kindly taking the time to stop off in Digbeth again for the return of the Big Fat Christmas Quiz on Wednesday 18th December 🙌
Expect your brains to be picked on…
📺 Christmas films
🎶 Festive songs
🎄 Christmas traditions
🥳 Riddles and brain games
PLUS a few surprises thrown in throughout the night 👀
After last year, we can’t (…)
Birmingham Speed Dating | Ages 24-38
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: The Cocktail Club Birmingham
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE HERE:
[BOOK NOW](https://www.speeddater.co.uk/event/speed-dating/Birmingham/details/64e44840d4974388e4815c7b0ea8ed78/?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=events&utm_campaign=64e44840d4974388e4815c7b0ea8ed78)
*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(…)
Christmas Themed Movie Quiz
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Everyman cinema
Ho, Ho, Ho! Season’s Greetings everyone. It’s almost time for the Christmas themed Movie Quiz at Everyman Cinema Birmingham Mailbox. If you need food or drink to stimulate those grey cells, then no problem – there’s a bar and restaurant in the venue! Prizes up for grabs for the top three places and loads of fun to be had. £3 per person and maximum six people per team. From 7pm (quiz starts 7.20ish(…)
Sutton Park Solstice Saunter – 6 miles
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Town Gate Cafe
What better way to mark the shortest day and avoid the last minute Christmas shopping with a leisurely walk around Sutton Park’s heathland, forest and lakes… We’ll meet outside the cafe at Town Gate and follow a route through the forests, across the heathland and over to Bracebridge pool for a stop by the Sip and Slice artisan eatery, where snacks and hot drinks are available. before heading bac(…)
Networking for founders, creators, freelancers + rebels ⚡
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Runway East Birmingham
**Free meetups for Rebels of all kinds, since 2013.**
We are back with our Birmingham Meetups!
Casual networking events with occasional fireside chats from founders, creators and successful business owners. No formal agenda, or dress-code (please wear something though). Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are available for purchase in this venue and all profits will go to charity. You are also welco(…)
Weekly Chat @ Starbucks, ICC
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ 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!(…)
LIVE MEDITATION CLASS IN QUAKER HALL EVERY THURSDAY IN 2024 7:30 pm
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ 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(…)
Mondays’ Edgbaston Board Games Club (previously Meeple Mayhem)
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ 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(…)
Lumenate Winter Light Trail Botanical Gardens
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: undefined
Website discription:
A spectacular, illuminated trail, full of wonder and intrigue, to delight and enthral your senses.
As darkness descends, join us on our enchanting journey, as we weave a captivating light trail through the stunning, historic grounds of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Immerse yourself in our mesmerising almost mile long trail, with stunning lighting elements and fabulous light (…)
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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When We Ah Touch It Comin Like Christmas Pt13 Blue & Gold Grown & Sexy
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The H Suite
Mr len Bad British alongside Dj Demz Presents their annual Soldout Christmas Party when we ah touch it comin like Christmas Blue & Gold
THE SOUND ROOM with IMRHAN
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Wallace Lawler Centre
Join IMRHAN for a night of worship, music, and the presence of God. Open to all, with a live band!
BUN Christmas Party
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Pushkar Cocktail Bar & Dining
Birmingham’s Unique Network – Bringing the city’s businesses together for lunch, networking and relationship building.
HANS RAJ HANS LIVE IN BIRMINGHAM
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The New Bingley Hall
Experience the legendary Padma Shri Hans Raj Hans live in Birmingham – don’t miss out on this epic event!
ROCUP Christmas Social
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Bijoux Lounge
Get ready to jingle and mingle at our ROCUP Christmas Social – a festive celebration filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer!
The 4th International Conference of Advanced Computing and Informatics
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: STEAMhouse
Join us at the 4th International Conference of Advanced Computing and Informatics to explore cutting-edge technologies and trends in the AI.
THROWING IT BACK BRUNCH 90’s/00’s – SAT 21 DECEMBER – BIRMINGHAM
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Birmingham Bierkeller
Celebration of guilty urban pleasures! everything from th90s – 00s Classic Hip Hop, RnB, UUKG, Dancehall, Soul and club Anthems, Sing-Alongs
When We Ah Touch It Comin Like Christmas Pt13 Grown and Sexy Edition
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The H Suite
Mr Len Bad British alongside Dj Demz Presents their Annual soldout Christmas Party when we ah touch it comin like Christmas
Philosophy Meetup “New Years Resolutions”
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Exhale Conscious Bar
Come join us at our Philosophy Meetup on “New Years Resolutions” to dive into discussions about the new years and resolutions!
Glitter Balls Bingo – The Christmas Cracker Show!
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Parkes Hall Social Club
A night full of Christmas themed bingo mayhem and camp cabaret from The Showtime Divas! Crazy prizes and a good old singalong!
Herald of Herod
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: The Flame Community Church
Join us for The Herald of Herod! A hilarious pan-tivity full of songs, laughs, and a boo-able baddie as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Birmingham – Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: The Good Intent
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved
Bogged Out: Snowed in
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: PIRATE.COM – Rehearsal & Recording Studios
Come and join Bogged Out Drum & bass event at pirate studios Birmingham
Winter Showcase 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Colton Hills Community School
Get ready for an exciting evening as our Performing Arts students showcase their dance, drama and music talents this winter.
Blooming Menopause – Oldbury – Dec 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: Portway Lifestyle Centre
Join us at Portway Lifestyle Centre for a cuppa and cake and chat with others experiencing menopause!
West Midlands Sisterhood Christmas Extravaganza
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The CAP Centre
Get ready for a fabulous celebration with the ladies of the West Midlands Sisterhood. Our Christmas Extravaganza is going to be epic!
JB’s Xmas Party – @DIVE Wolves – Drink x Dance x Play 8.30 -2am
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: DIVE : Drink x Dance x Play
We tour our yesterdays’ party, this time we are not ruining Christmas in true JB’s style at ‘the top of the damn stairs’ @DIVE Wolves : )
Babies and Toddlers Breakfast With Santa at Mappleborough Green GC
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: Your Local Garden Centre Mappleborough Green
Join us with your baby or toddler for a morning of delicious food and festive cheer with Santa at our Breakfast With Santa event!
A winter solstice celebration with sound healing
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Village Hall
A candlelit winter solstice celebration of renewal, reflection and relaxation
Indulge in an evening dedicated to your well-being
How To Draw: Snow Leopard (Christmas Special)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The Core Theatre Solihull
Create a stunning Snow Leopard drawing this Christmas! Perfect for kids (7-13) and a unique gift supporting wildlife. Book now!
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Our Next Book: the Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden
◦ When: Monday, Jan 13th
Fifteen years from the end of the Second World War and the rural Dutch province of Overijssel is quiet. Bomb craters have been filled, buildings reconstructed, and the conflict is well and truly over. Isabel lives alone in her late mother’s country home, and her life is led by routine and discipline. But all is upended when her brother Louis delivers his graceless new girlfriend, Eva, at Isabel’s
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.