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.
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 Bristol, 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 Bristol
Mindful Milennials Online Meet & Greet
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: ONLINE
Hey! Lets grab a coffee for an hour and come together to meet each other. We’d love to hear about your interests around Mindful Living and what you would like to get from this community group. This is the first online meet up with the aim of creating a regular in-person meet up 🙂
This is the Google hangout online meeting link:
meet.google.com/qte-bovx-ryt(…)
‘Dickensian Carol Service’ @ St. Bartholomew the Great Church!
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: St. Bartholomew the Great Church (outside the entrance)
Come along on Wednesday 18th December for a Dickensian Carol Service at St. Bartholomew the Great Church!
The normal carol concert we attend at St. Stephen Walbrook church is not happening this year, as the church is closed until next April for restoration.
**About the service**
Many of the images we are familiar with in our Christmases today come to us from the Victorian era, and are associated(…)
Christmas Carol Concert @ All Souls Church!
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: All Souls Church (outside the church main entrance)
Come along on Saturday 21st December for a Carol Concert at All Souls Church in central London!
**About the church**
All Souls Church in Langham Place was designed in by John Nash, built of Bath stone and was consecrated in 1824. It is quite a well known church, sitting just off Upper Regent Street and as the church stands directly opposite the BBC, it often broadcasts from the church.
All Souls(…)
🍹🥳 WeRoad: End of Year Party (+ FREE DRINK AND PIZZA!) 😄🗺️
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Oliver Conquest
**What’s going down?** We’re celebrating an amazing first year with our awesome London community by throwing the **best end of year party in town** 🎉🥳
Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve been at every event since we launched or you’re just hearing about us for the first time. As always, we’ll have fun travel-themed activities to break the ice and a welcome drink for everybody, plus free pizza f(…)
NIETZSCHE AND WITTGENSTIEN ON LANGUAGE
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Square Pig
In the upcoming event, Dr. Nash Jocic will explore the contrasting views of Friedrich Nietzsche and Ludwig Wittgenstein on the nature and role of language.
Nietzsche regarded language as a tool molded by power, culture, and human needs rather than a neutral medium for uncovering truth. He argued that words inherently distort reality due to their tendency to simplify, generalize, and impose subject(…)
Deeper Conversations – 1 to 1 🗣️💬
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: College Arms
Tired of small talk and ready to connect on a real level? Join us for **deep**, **meaningful conversations** and **new friendships** 👯♀️🎉 with a group of like-minded individuals who share your interests.
This event is **free** but you will be **required** to buy a drink before you can join us. Please support the venue by purchasing hot & cold drinks and food 🍭🍬🧁🍰🥤🧃
**Who is it for?**
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Perspectives – London Philosophy Event – Free to Attend (Open Discussion + Pub)
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The London Art Bar
Hi join us at this weeks Philosophy event, as we get together to discuss a few trending topics, provoke an exchange of ideas – and get talking points out in the open.
Its a space to have fun, meet new people and understand a bit more about everything!
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We have an open and spacious venue all booked for the event. (London Art Bar.) There are plenty of tables & chairs, as well a(…)
Social @ THE SCIENCE MUSEUM LATE, Games, Activities, Drinks, Talks!!
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Science Museum
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Public Speaking for Beginners
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: The Bridge 73 – 81 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0NQ
Do you get anxious about presenting to large groups?
Do you do all the preparation, only to let yourself down when it comes to delivering your talk or presentation?
Are you often called upon to say a few words to a group of people (with no warning or preparation) and get your points muddled up?
Come to London Toastmasters and see how you can polish your presentations and speeches for maximum impac(…)
Dec 17 – London AI, ML and Computer Vision Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: 16 St John’s Ln
**[Register to reserve you spot](https://voxel51.com/computer-vision-events/london-ai-ml-amp-computer-vision-meetup-dec-17-2024/)**
**Date and Time**
Dec 17, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
**Location**
The Meetup will take place at the [NexGen offices](https://www.nexgencloud.com/contact), 16 St John’s Ln, London
**The Frontier of Visual AI and Medical Imaging**
In this talk, we’ll explore the(…)
Make friends & BlaBla L.Exchange London #1 (recurrent link & event)
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: The Lyric – Soho
**⚠️ Recurrent event ! We are approximately 20 people / event !**
**🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat to participate (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 expe(…)
Challenger to Kingston Xmas Market (12 miles)
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Waterloo Station
From naming a Space Shuttle to the deepest ocean trench, the legacy of *HMS Challenger*’s contribution to knowledge lives on. From this day in 1872 when she sailed from Portsmouth around the globe, for three years seeking secrets of the deep, with Captain George Nares at the helm. Laying the foundations of oceanography, discovering the Marianas Trench, and the mid-Atlantic Ridge, studying currents(…)
Popchoir at Trafalgar Square & Mulled Wine
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Trafalgar Square
The Popchoir is singing at Trafalgar Square again this year and I would like to support them (and especially our own Jenny who is part of it). 😊
Last years performance was brilliant and no doubt this year they will have something fun planned for us again.
We will meet in front of the National Gallery at 6pm. The Choir will start at 7pm but from experience, the Christmas market is super busy. I (…)
🟢🌃🚶🏾♂️ A Winter’s Night Walk in London ❄️ – starts with food market 🌮🚶
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: London Bridge Station (LBG)
❄️🚶🏻♂️ Join us once again for this year’s winter’s night walks. Starting at London Bridge Station and covering some of the most iconic views of London city… we start with some food at the **Winter by the River** market (plenty of Halal food options available). *Check timings / locations below if you want to join later at the food market and do not wish/have time to eat first.*
🎦 [A winter’s(…)
London Fabric User Group – Advanced Partitioning with the XMLA Endpoint
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Experian
We’re back on Wednesday 18th December for our last meetup of 2024 and are please to welcome Mark Endicott.
**Session**
Incremental Refresh is nothing new in Power BI, and if you’ve got a large data model it can really help look after your Power BI environment. But what if your requirements for data refreshing are a bit more bespoke? What if you need to customise things a little bit? In this talk(…)
Tech Startups in the Pub – Relaxed Networking
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Windmill in the City
🍻 **Join Us for Tech Startups in the Pub!** 🍻
Hey there! 🌟
We’d love for you to join us for our next edition of *Tech Startups in the Pub*. It’s a relaxed evening at The Windmill, our go-to spot for tech chats and good vibes. We have been running for 2 years, and it’s always a joy to see familiar faces and meet new folks.
Whether you’re a regular, a tech founder, an enthusiast, a budding ent(…)
Mindstone London AI Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: St James Clerkenwell
**\*\*\*To register for this event and secure your place you must register at the following Mindstone Link: [https://app.mindstone.com/mindspace/mindstone_ai_meetup/events?filter=upcoming](https://app.mindstone.com/mindspace/mindstone_ai_meetup/events?filter=upcoming) \*\*\***
## About this event
Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI meetup in London!
Join us once a month as w(…)
Let’s Socialise… What will you be remembered for?
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The Mad Hatter Hotel, Southwark
In this event we will talk about what would you like to be remembered for?
You can be remembered for bad…
“The shooting death of a UnitedHealthcare executive in Manhattan has unleashed Americans’ frustrations with an industry that often denies coverage and reimbursement for medical claims.”
[https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/nyregion/social-media-insurance-industry-brian-thompson.html](https(…)
🍃🥾 WeRoad 8.5km Hampstead Heath Walk & Pub Drinks 🍹 ft Waypoint Crew
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Gospel Oak Overground station
**🎉 What’s going down?** Are you keen to explore some of London’s amazing green spaces, while meeting people and making new friends? Join us for an exciting event with Waypoint Crew, London’s close-knit crew of outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers (ages 20’s-40’s).
**This event features a festive Christmas hike! 🎄✨** An 8.5km loop around the stunning Hampstead Heath! We’ll cap it off with (…)
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 Bristol, you can try out Visitbristol.co.uk, Headfirstbristol.co.uk, or Songkick.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People in Bristol, UK
Carols And Choruses
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: St. Paul’s Southville Bristol
Break Out Voices community choir presents an evening of festive song. Christmas classics and joyful voices.
Santa’s Farm Grotto
◦ When: Monday, Dec 16th
◦ Where: NP26 5TU
Come visit Santa’s Farm Grotto for a festive experience filled with holiday cheer, farm animals and a special visit from Santa himself!
We Climb Walls @ SouthBank Club
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: SouthBank Club
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Celebrating the release of their new album, ‘Becoming A Person’, by performing it in its entirety (+ some old classics)
Johnny2Bad (The UB40 Show) + & Johnny2BAD Allstars Reggae Show
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: The Fleece
Johnny2Bad (The UB40 Show) + & Johnny2BAD Allstars Reggae Show
Nigerian Association Bristol Christmas Party
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Lyde Green Community Centre
Join us for a night filled with music, food, games, and lots of fun as we celebrate the holiday season.
9 Carols & Comedians
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: Somerset Hall
Come and start your festive season by singing some of your favourite carols and being entertained by four of the countrys top comedians!
EGRC Training Session – Light Up The Night: Changing Room 4
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Pomphrey Hill Pavilion
No minimum requirement to have completed a Couch to 5k/parkrun to attend.
Wildscreen Network Festive Party!
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: Temple Studios
Celebrate the end of another year with Wildscreen Network and the natural world storytelling industry, plus drinks!
The Christmas Secret Cabaret
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: 6 O’clock Gin at The Glassboat
Musical theatre cabaret showcasing incredible live performances.
Walcot House Christmas Special
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: Walcot House
Get ready for a festive night full of Christmas cheer at Walcot House Christmas Special!
Fitzhardinge Christmas
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Holy Trinity Church, Church Road, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, UK
Get ready for a festive Fitzhardinge Christmas extravaganza, filled with carols old and new, and plenty of yuletide cheer!
20s & 30s Singles Night | BRISTOL
◦ When: Tuesday, Dec 17th
◦ Where: BrewDog Bristol Baldwin Street
Join us for our 20s & 30s Singles Night, exclusively for straight singles | BrewDog, Bristol. FREE drink before 7.30pm!
One More Time – Xmas 90’s & 00’s Party
◦ When: Friday, Dec 20th
◦ Where: The Fleece
One More Time, the ultimate 90’s & 00’s party, returns to The Fleece in Bristol on Fri 20th Dec for a massive Xmas party!
XMAS Edition (SATURDAY XCLUSIVE) Plus Vip Booths
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Vice Nightclub Bristol
XMAS Edition (SATURDAY XCLUSIVE) Plus Vip Booths
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: St Marys Redcliffe Church
Enjoy an outstanding candlelit evening of classical music in the beautiful setting of St Mary Redcliffe Church.
Winter Solstice Women’s Circle and Sound Bath
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: St Werburghs Community Centre
Join us for a transformative workshop as we gather to celebrate the Winter Solstice in a nurturing women’s circle
Redland Wind Band Christmas Concert
◦ When: Saturday, Dec 21st
◦ Where: Redland Parish Church Hall
Local community concert wind band playing lots of Christmassy music
Deaf Devils / Quick Romance / Ramoans
◦ When: Thursday, Dec 19th
◦ Where: The Golden Lion
Deaf Devils / Quick Romance / Ramoans Live at Golden Lion
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Showstopper! the Improvised Musical
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 29th
Because I love theatre and winter is for indoor events, let’s finish the saddest month of the year (at least in my opinion) with an spontaneous musical comedy in Bristol Old Vic.
My seat is D6, in the Dress circle. Seat around or in another location depending on your budget (and the availability).
https://bristololdvic.org.uk/boxoffice/ticket/680924
We meet 30min before the starting for having
Inspiraology Hypnotherapy Training (IHT) Bristol
◦ When: Saturday, Mar 22nd
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.