Let’s explore social events in Cardiff, Wales 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 Cardiff where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Cardiff
First meetup
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: undefined
Hello group members!
Apologies for the wait, I was trying to get at least 20 people but hey ho!
I’m thinking let’s meet at Barry island (outside treasure island arcade by the boxing machine) next Saturday morning (7th). Hopefully some of you will be free that date. If not we can rearrange.
Remember to bring pound coins as the dance machines only accept pounds (I believe).
Hope to see you there!
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Monthly Music Mingle
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Mad Dog Brewery Co Ltd
One Friday every month we get together to sit and chat about music with fellow enthusiasts. So if you’ve been obsessed with a new album or earwormed by something and want to share the love then come and join us!
We have a limit on the number of attendees so please only RSVP if you are sure to attend. If you are on the attendee list and are no longer able to attend the event, please take your name(…)
Noson Dysgwyr Cymraeg
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Zero Degrees
If you are interested in learning or improving your Welsh skills, you are invited to join us for our Noson Dysgwyr Cymraeg! This is a relaxed and friendly event where you can work on your Welsh conversational skills for an hour and then chat freely with each other.
We have native speakers who are happy to help you in any way they can in the first hour to make you feel comfortable. The event is a (…)
Cardiff Meditation Meetings
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: 43 Charles St
Hello and welcome.
Join us in person for our friendly and free meditation meetings in Cardiff Quaker Meeting House from Tuesday 27th February 2024.
**Tuesday evenings from 8pm to 9.30pm**
Venue:
**Cardiff Quaker Meeting House**
**43 Charles Street**
**Cardiff, CF10 2GB**
The method of meditation you’ll be experiencing is called Sahaja Yoga. During these sessions we’ll show you a gentle, natural (…)
Anthropocentrism: Anthropology Series 52
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Leonardo Hotel Cardiff – Formerly Jurys Inn
We start our Meetup by having around three presentations, volunteered by different individuals. The idea is to avoid having one person dominate the expertise in the discussion and to prevent potential issues with biased interpretations from a single presenter. This approach ensures that no one has too much control over the conversation’s direction. If we just had 2 presenters the conversation coul(…)
Rising Sun Quiz
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: The Rising Sun,
Come and join us for this great quiz. Entry fee £1(…)
Japanese conversation session 日英カジュアルな交流会
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Daffodil
Join us to chat in Japanese – all levels are welcome.
日本語と英語を話しましょう。
(Optional) homework:
Write a story about your real life experience and present it at the meet up. Bonus points for introducing the group to any new/interesting grammar or vocab you’ve learned in the process.
There is nothing you need to do or bring to the meet up(pen and some sort of notebook might be handy to write down anythi(…)
Saturday morning French conversation group
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Chapter Arts Centre
Bonjour!
This is a new monthly Saturday morning meetup of the Cardiff French Language Group at Chapter.
This is a casual conversation drop in. All levels and backgrounds are welcome.
Message us if you have any questions and we will do our best to respond as quickly as possible.
Merci et a bientot!(…)
Monday Guided Buddhist Meditation Class at our Centre
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Samye Foundation Wales
You will be guided through the meditation class each week by Lorraine. Buddhist prayers are chanted before and at the end of the session. You are welcome to join in the prayers.
The session lasts for 45 minutes and there will be an opportunity at the end of the sessions for any questions you may have.
Please try and arrive 5 mins early as the meditation will start on time and the front door will(…)
Weston-super-Mare Tuesday Evening Class
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: BS23 1JY
Explore practical ways both in and out of meditation to keep a happy and peaceful mind. Classes will consist of meditations, a short teaching on Buddhist topics and an opportunity at the end to ask questions.
Classes are taught by experienced meditation teacher Mandy Roberts, who has been practising meditation for over 25 years.
[Book Here](https://www.meditationinbristol.org/meditationclassesnea(…)
Biodanza Cardiff Weekly Group – All Welcome!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: St. Peter’s Community Hall and Gardens
You are welcome!
If you would like to join us please contact Antoinette Lorraine : 07784787635 or email [email protected]. or just turn up!
There is an introductory price of £5 for new people.!
You should join if you like to move ! or if you feel inhibited but you would really like to move!
You should join is you want to be in the company of people who will not judge you but reinforc(…)
Camerados Living Room
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: CF62 7AL
Camerados is a movement of people around the world who want us all to look out for each other and be more human in how we interact with others(…)
BrewDog Cardiff Pub Quiz
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: BrewDog Cardiff
**BrewDog Cardiff Pub Quiz**
Tuesdays 7pm start
£2 entry on arrival
Hosted by Emma
Join us every Tuesday night at 7pm for the BrewDog Cardiff Pub Quiz!
We highly recommend booking your table with the bar in advance:
[www.brewdog.com/uk/brewdog-cardiff](www.brewdog.com/uk/brewdog-cardiff)
Entry: £2 pp on arrival, cash or QR code available
Follow @compleatquiz on X for Quiz Jackpot clues!
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Draw at Cardiff Museum
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Cardiff Museum
We go to cardiff museum on Saturdays do some sketches in the morning and have coffee at 12:30 in the cafe (entrance floor) to show our works and chat. Doesn’t matter where your skill level lies all are welcome to join from experienced artists to beginners looking to get into it. Grab your sketchbook, tablet, pencils, pens, charcoal, crayons and let your creativity flow. If your looking for advice (…)
Pub quizz
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Mad Dog Brewery
yeah! another pub quizz. £1.00 per person😅 6 players per team..cash pot..prize. have spoken to organiser & it’s an established quizz 😁(…)
Abergavenny Food and Drinks
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: undefined
We will be meeting at 6pm in brewers fayre. If you would like to join us for food, please can you let me know asap so i can book a table. Thank you.😆 Live music and auberge to finish the evening.(…)
From The Mud Cabaret – WSM
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Front Room
***From The Mud presents: A cabaret night featuring a variety of weird and wonderful performances from artists of Weston-Super-Mare.***
**Music, jokes, drama, poetry – acts that defy description. Anything could happen!**
Doors Open at 7:00PM
Starts at 7:30PM
[Ticket booking (minimum £5)](https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/weston-super-mare/front-room-weston-super-mare/from-the-mud-cabaret/e-q(…)
Catch up and chat
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The Prince of Wales – JD Wetherspoon
Dear Members of New Consciousness,
Get ready to dive into the depths of consciousness in a cozy and informal setting at our upcoming meetup at the Prince of Wales Pub in cardiff near the train station . Join us for day and evening of enriching conversations, shared insights, and a relaxed atmosphere where we can connect, explore, and grow together, come at any time have some food a drink and find (…)
Film Night – Fly Me to The Moon
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: The Riverfront Theatre
Evening tickets – £5.50, concessions – £5, afternoon tickets – £4.50, concessions – £4
Running time – 131 minutes
Director – Greg Berlanti
Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Brought in to fix NASA’s public image, sparks fly in all directions as mark(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Cardiff 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 Cardiff on Skiddle.com, Inyourpocket.com, or List.co.uk.
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Sausage & Cider Festival 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The Gwaelod-y-Garth Inn
Come join us for live music and delicious feast of sausages and ciders and at The Gwaelod y Garth Inn Sausage & Cider Festival 2024!
DragonOak Magical workshops – Basic spellcasting Poppetts and Sigils
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Sardis Road
Join us at DragonOak Magical workshops to learn the basics of spellcasting, creating powerful poppetts and enchanting sigils—unleash your in
Stories In Stitch 8 Week Course – ‘Lost Buildings of Pontypridd’
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Ynysangharad War Memorial Park
Get creative for a ‘Stories In Stitch’ 8 week course, where we will be creating artwork inspired by Lost Buildings of Pontypridd!
Pottery – wheel throwing taster session
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: One Wall Studio
A two hour introduction to working on the potters’ wheel, from clay prep to lifting you first pot off the wheel.
Horatio’s Garden Wales Private Tour
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Horatio’s Garden Wales
An opportunity to visit Horatio’s Garden Wales for a private tour.
Nocs Presents: LOW-FI
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Mad Dog Brewery Co Ltd
We’re back! NOCS are taking over Mad Dog Brewery once again to bring you the finest flavours from Cardiff.
Art In the Park – Patterns In Nature 5 week Course
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Ynysangharad War Memorial Park
Join us for a 5 week course using the park as inspiration, paint, print and create! Get creative and be nurtured by nature.
WILLOW HILL IN CONCERT
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Penarth Pier Pavilion
Willow Hill, one of Nashville’s most unique sensations!
VWS VINTAGE KILO SALE
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: VWS Trading Ltd
Join Cardiff’s ONLY vintage wholesaler at our HQ for an unmissable vintage kilo sale event!! Only £15 a kilo… Just weigh & pay!
BIG MACS WHOLLY SOUL BAND
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The Royal British Legion
60s soul at its finest performed by twelve piece band fronted by Mike McNamara .
All the classic songs from Tamla Motown, Stax and Atlantic
8 MONTH (32 WEEKS) MINDFULNESS COURSE WITH ANTHONY
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Samye Foundation Wales Cardiff
In this 8-month training, we will be exploring ways of continuing to mature our minds
Speed Dating in Cardiff for 28-45
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Revolution Cardiff
Looking for love in Cardiff? Join us for a fun-filled evening of speed dating exclusively for singles aged 28-45
Moments of Flow: Sunrise Silent Disco Yoga on Clevedon Pier
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Clevedon Pier & Heritage Trust
Feel fab with renewed energy & inspiration surrounded by the sea with music, yoga & breath work to free your mind & set your soul soaring.
Portishead, Bristol and North Somerset Business Community Networking
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The Windmill Inn, Portishead
Portishead, Bristol and North Somerset Business Community Networking
Pontypridd – Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Clwb Y Bont
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
‘Lover of Mine’ Single Launch
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Paradise Garden
Celebrate Llinos Emanuel’s second single release ‘Lover of Mine’ with an intimate performance at Cardiff’s magical Paradise Garden.
GOODSHEDS BINGO BASH
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Goodsheds
JOIN US FOR OUR GOODSHEDS BINGO BASH!
Join us for bingo, food, drinks & games!
Drinks Tasting with a game of Music Bingo
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The Spirit of Wales Distillery
Come taste award-winning Welsh drinks at Newport’s first distillery in South Wales.
ARLUNIO – Drawing classes
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Chapter Arts Centre
Cardiff based drawing classes held at Chapter Arts Centre
Cardiff Job Fair – Cardiff Career Fair (Employer Registration)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Cardiff
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