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
Skills & Drills Run Club
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 27th
◦ Where: Olympic Park Velodrome
Join the Skills and Drills Run Club for an exciting coaching session! The class is focused on improving your running confidence, technique and performance.
Whether you’re a beginner who hates running, looking to kickstart your running journey or you are an experienced runner aiming to enhance your skills, this class will provide you with the tools to take your running skills to the next level, al(…)
V&A Friday Lates – Free to Attend (Museum + Pub)
◦ When: Friday, Nov 29th
◦ Where: Victoria and Albert Museum
V & A Friday Late openings bring audiences together with all aspects of contemporary visual culture and design.
The V&A is one of the world’s leading museums of art and design, and is home to a permanent collection of 2.3 million objects & 5,000 years of history!
Friday Lates bring you works of art from around the world, a rich diversity of culture and some of the best architecture & design in L(…)
Meetup #11
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 27th
◦ Where: 100 Liverpool St
Hello everyone! Thanks to all who turned out for the last meet up which was absolutely HUGE. I hope you all enjoyed the talks, I certainly did. For the next event we have another stellar line up for you all to enjoy! 25-30 minute talks followed by an open Q&A. Drinks, networking and of course tons of pizza.. Look forward to seeing you all then!
**Lydia Monnington \| Analytics Leader**
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In-person meetup: Product-Led Growth
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 27th
◦ Where: Kraken Technologies
**Please note this is an offline event with limited space. RSVP only if you will be able to attend in person. If you want to watch the live streaming, please RSVP to our [Online Event](https://www.meetup.com/producttank/events/304392709/).**
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This month’s event explores the transformative potential of Product-Led Growth for organisations aiming to create products that can sell (…)
London Databricks Meetup Nov 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 28th
◦ Where: IDEALondon
Welcome to the London Databricks Meetup!
Join us for an exciting evening of insights, expert sessions, and networking.
Event Schedule:
**18:00 – 18:15: Arrival & Networking**
Mingle with fellow data enthusiasts and professionals.
**18:15 – 18:30: Opening Remarks & Introductions**
Get to know your fellow attendees and the organizers.
**18:30 – 19:30: Speaking Slot**
**19:30 – 19:45: AMA & General (…)
OWASP London Chapter Meetup [IN-PERSON]
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◦ When: Monday, Nov 25th
◦ Where: Civo Tech Junction
**This event is kindly hosted by Civo Tech Junction and sponsored by Security Compass. There is limited seating available for in-person attendees. Registration required.**
**This event will be live-streamed on YouTube. Watch the live-stream here: [https://youtube.com/live/MhQhKa38Ea4](https://youtube.com/live/MhQhKa38Ea4)**
**Recordings will be available on the OWASP London YouTube channel.**
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EPIC Redux: AI Meets Human – Who’s Really in Charge?
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 26th
◦ Where: Government Digital Service (GDS)
EPIC is a global community of researchers, creators, and innovators doing ethnography for impact in business and organizations, learn more at [www.epicpeople.org](http://www.epicpeople.org/). Join us for a provocative exploration of how AI is reshaping human connection, expertise, and power dynamics across the globe. Through the lens of ethnographic research, we’ll examine crucial questions about (…)
Waterloo Creatives
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 27th
◦ Where: St John’s Church Waterloo
Whether you’re an artist, poet, writer, or someone who doesn’t consider yourself particularly artistic or creative, we have an invitation for you.
‘Waterloo Creatives’ is a new space for creators of all kinds – artists, poets, writers, filmmakers, musicians – whether professional, amateur, or aspiring. Even if you don’t label yourself as artistic, this is a place to meet and mingle in a supportiv(…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange London (recurrent link & event)
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 28th
◦ Where: London Hospital Tavern
**⚠️ Recurrent event ! We are approximately 15/30 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 e(…)
AWS User Group UK Meetup #68
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 28th
◦ Where: AutogenAI
Welcome to our November meetup!
This month we have the fantastic [Ricardo Sueiras](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardosueiras/) and our own [Jon Topper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtopper/) giving two great talks.
NOTE: we have a different venue for this event! Come early if you want a seat, else there will be standing room at the back.
A big thank you to our sponsors – [NetApp](https://www.ne(…)
🍹🥳 WeRoad Adventure Drinks: Make Friends & Meet People (+ FREE DRINK!) 😄🗺️
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 27th
◦ Where: De Hems Dutch Cafe Bar
***Note***\*: Make sure to RSVP to get your free drink on arrival!!\*\*
**What’s going down?** Join us for a fun evening at De Hems bar, where you can meet the heart and soul behind our adventures—WeRoad’s awesome Travel Coordinators! They’ll share some firsthand stories from the road and will be there to answer to all your burning questions about travel and life as an adventurer.
And as always,(…)
V&A Museum Friday Late: DJs Music Sets, Workshops, Drinks & Social Party
◦ When: Friday, Nov 29th
◦ Where: Victoria and Albert Museum
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Join us for a Friday social at V&A. With late open(…)
**100 FREE TICKETS!** Winter Singles Rooftop Party @ Madison (Ages 21-45)
◦ When: Friday, Nov 29th
◦ Where: Madison
**\*\*PLEASE RSVP AND THEN SEND ME A DM WITH YOUR FULL NAME, DOB AND E-MAIL FOR THE FREE TICKET!\*\***
**Please note that guests must have a valid passport or driving licence to attend this event.**
Join 150 people (equal split of men and women) for London’s BIGGEST Singles Party at Madison rooftop bar in St Paul’s on Friday night for ages 21-45 (age guide).
The event starts at 8:00pm where on (…)
**FREE ENTRY!** The Gay Singles Bar (All Ages)
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 28th
◦ Where: The Singles Bar
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of London’s first Gay Singles Bar on Thursday night—and the best part? It’s completely FREE!
Every Thursday from 6pm-9pm, we’re transforming a London club into a vibrant singles haven. In 2024, dating is all about offline, in-real-life connections, and this bar is the perfect place to meet like-minded singles.
We expect around 150 people to attend our Singl(…)
How to code, configure and deploy a Market Making bot
◦ When: Monday, Nov 25th
◦ Where: The City Pride
Join the London Algorithmic Trading community for an engaging evening at our favorite pub The City Pride. If you don’t know – it’s under Italian ownership and doubles as pizzeria. Ales and Pizza – what could go wrong?
**About the Speaker:** We are excited to host **[Dr Jahan Zahid](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzahid/)**, co-founder of **ProfitView**. An Oxford Mathematics alumnus Dr Zahid has ext(…)
WordPress London Meetup #WPLDN – November 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 28th
◦ Where: The Bridge 73 – 81 Southwark Bridge Road London SE1 0NQ
🚨 NEW VENUE 🚨
Join us at #WPLDN for an evening focused on elevating your WordPress skills and growing your agency. In our first session, Stoyan Georgiev from [SiteGround](https://www.siteground.co.uk/wordcamp) will share practical tips for securing your site against cyber threats. Followed by David Darke from [Atomic Smash](https://www.atomicsmash.co.uk/), who will guide us through strategies t(…)
Gaymers – Queer Boardgame Social
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 26th
◦ Where: The rising se1
Join us for a fun night of board games at a lovely pub in Elephant & Castle called The Rising SE1.
98 Harper Rd, London SE1 6AQ
This event starts from 7pm onwards.
We will come prepared with some boardgames (codenames, jenga, avalon and cards against humanity and so on..) but we encourage members to bring their own too as this is a free event.
The Venue – We have an area reserved for the use o(…)
London Philosophy Cafe
◦ When: Monday, Nov 25th
◦ Where: Victory Pub Waterloo
We have reserved a private event area cordoned off by a curtain for us inside the pub . Please ask for Philosophy cafe at the door and they will direct you .
The event is completely free with no cover charge.
We like to break into small groups and have a healthy discussion about life , philosophy and ideas .
We break out into groups of 6 to discuss three questions over 45min to 1 hour; and then(…)
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
The Science of The Multiverse: Do Parallel Universes Exist?
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 26th
◦ Where: Hen & Chicken
Discover the scientific controversy surrounding the idea of multiple universes and parallel worlds in this intriguing talk. Followed by Q+A.
The ADHD & Women Summit – Bristol
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 30th
◦ Where: Bristol Business School
A one-day series of talks, workshops and Q&As from world-leading experts
Arctic Monkeys Tribute – Mardy Bums
◦ When: Friday, Nov 29th
◦ Where: The Fleece
Arctic Monkeys Tribute – Mardy Bums
SKiLL STRiKER VI
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 30th
◦ Where: Thornbury Leisure Centre
“A unique Continuous Kickboxing Showcase”. Old skool showmanship. Modern athleticism. Professional production
Innovation for Insurance Brokers
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 27th
◦ Where: Deloitte LLP
What does successful innovation look like for insurance brokers? Get involved in the discussion and help shape some solutions!
Reading Room Lecture: Fairy Tales with Professor Ronald Hutton
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 27th
◦ Where: Bristol Central Library
Join us for an evening lecture tracing the development of fairy tales, from the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian to J. R.R. Tolkien
80s & 90s Daytime Clubbing For Over 30s – Bristol 301124
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 30th
◦ Where: Popworld – Bristol
Studio38.Club: daytime clubbing for over 30s, who love 80s & 90s music, dancing and socialising … from 3pm-8pm.
Philip Sayce
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 28th
◦ Where: The Fleece
Philip Sayce + special guest Troy Redfern
Contraband Circus! DJs- Circus – Live Bands –
◦ When: Friday, Nov 29th
◦ Where: The Loco Klub
Contraband Circus is back in town! A night filled with Circus performances (Including inside Fire acts) Live ska punk & Balkan bands and DJS
In Conversation: Sophia Al-Maria and Lydia Ourahmane with Robert Leckie
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 28th
◦ Where: Spike Island
Join artists Sophia Al-Maria and Lydia Ourahmane as they discuss their exhibition Grey Unpleasant Land with curator Robert Leckie.
OFF-GRID Dating – Launch Event
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 28th
◦ Where: Bristol Beer Factory – Tap Room
OFF-GRID: OG dating and socials for Bristol’s sporty, outdoorsy types.
Berstein and Britten
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 30th
◦ Where: St Mary Redcliffe Church
Enjoy an evening of great choral singing including Bernstein, Britten, Arvo Pärt and the Bristol premiere of Neil Cox Requiem Canticles
Our Storyhouse: How Do We Want to Memorialise Our Stories?
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 27th
◦ Where: Malcolm X Community Centre
Join us in a consultation with African heritage communities on how they would like to be memorialised within an African-centered space.
Disability Inclusion in Community Sport – Training – Bristol
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 28th
◦ Where: Lockleaze Sports Centre
This session empowers those who deliver community sport & physical activity to integrate disability inclusive practice into your programmes
BS3 SANTA preview show at ZION
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 26th
◦ Where: Zion Community Art Space
Catch Santa before his busiest time of the year!
The Rules of Engagement: Meta Ads & How to Define Your Expertise
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 27th
◦ Where: DeskLodge Bristol
Join us for an evening of digital marketing chitchat.
SPIZZENERGI 1st Farewell Tour / The Setbacks / Lovesicks / Hermeticus
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 30th
◦ Where: The Louisiana
Get ready to rock out with SPIZZENERGI on their 1st Farewell Tour live at The Louisiana Bristol – it’s gonna be epic!
1 day Intermediate Training Course 26th November, Enlightened, Bristol UK
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 26th
◦ Where: Enlightened
1 day Intermediate MagicQ training course
The MagicQ Intermediate training course covers the use of all MagicQ product ranges.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Bristol Official November Event!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 30th
◦ Where: The Albion
The quest for looking cosy winter spots for our gatherings in Bristol has been successful. This time I came across the Albion pub/bar which has some great vibes, and a fireplace too, in the core of Clifton. I would love to share these vibes with you, let’s meet here on November 30th. A good chance to also welcome the festive December.
The Little Mermaid – Christmas Theatre Show
◦ When: Monday, Dec 9th
Hey all! We’re hitting up the preview of The Little Mermaid theatre play at Bristol Old Vic on 09.12. Dive into a magical underwater kingdom this Christmas with Bristol Old Vic’s bold and breathtaking re-imagining of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale about love, hope, and how no one is too small to change the world.
Tickets are a total steal right now! 🎉 So grab ’em while they’re hot (and c
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.