Let’s explore social events in Manchester, Greater Manchester 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 Manchester where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Manchester
Casual 5 a side game at Manchester Powerleague Central with friendly group
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: undefined
A friendly 5 a side game at Powerleague Central. Our friendly and welcoming FC Urban host will provide everything needed for a fun and evenly balanced match. For more game details and how to sign up – please visit the FC Urban app or website [https://www.fcurban.com/](https://www.fcurban.com/manchester)(…)
AWS UG Manchester Meetup – November 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: No.2 Circle Square
We’re back for our next meetup! KrakenFlex (Octopus Energy Group) are hosting us!
We’re currently working on the agenda and will share details as soon as possible.
**Agenda:**
6:00pm – Food and drink
6:20pm – Welcome
6:30pm – Damien Jones – Building And Automating Serverless Auto-Scaling Data Pipelines In AWS.
7:15pm – Break
7:30pm – Samuel Lock – Making a Case for Using Relational Databases(…)
PyDataMCR November
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Auto Trader UK
**PyDataMCR November**
**THE TALKS**
**Developing High-Resolution Models for Future UK Climate Extremes** **-** **Rob Shooter (He/Him)**
Extreme events of climatological variables have the potential to cause significant damage to buildings and infrastructure in the UK. With the expected effects of climate change, these extremes are likely to increase in magnitude. Therefore, estimating the size(…)
Using Microsoft Copilot to build applications, quickly!
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Peninsula Building
Season of AI – CoPilots presented by Rick Garner
In this session we will use GitHub Copilot inside Visual Studio to guide the creation of an application with .NET using Blazor and Minimal API.
**Venue**
This meeting is at BrightHR in the Peninsula Building which is close to Victoria railway station & the AO Arena.
There will be someone in the foyer who will sign you in and then tell you how to(…)
TechRise #4 – The REBIRTH – Own your career in tech
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Forward Role
**Hello! Welcome back!**
We are thrilled to announce the revival of the TechRise MCR meetup, taking place on Thursday, November 21st! This time, our theme is on **owning your career path in tech.**
With a new leadership team in place of Jess Stewart, Callum Fraser, Luke Chaplin and Zac Donlon, we’re eager to collaborate in creating a vibrant environment for learning, networking, and personal grow(…)
Panel Discussion: Agile by Design – Crafting Teams That Deliver
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: No.2 Circle Square
Join Us for a Dynamic Panel Discussion on Intentional Team Design and Agile Excellence!
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, success in Agile isn’t just about adopting processes—it’s about designing teams that amplify those processes.
When teams are intentionally structured with purpose and collaboration at the forefront, they become the engine that drives consistent and sustainable deliver(…)
LAManc November 2024 : Walking the path of continuous improvement
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Accenture
**Outline Agenda**
5:30 – 6:30pm Arrivals & networking; food from 6pm
6:30pm: Welcome & Intro
6:45pm: Shane Ryan: Walking the Path of Continuous Improvement
7:30pm, approx: “Open Mic” lightning talks, followed by social & networking
8:30pm: End
**Walking the Path of Continuous Improvement**
In *Walking the path of continuous improvement*, we will explore why continuous improvement is often diffic(…)
Le beaujolais nouveau 2024 est arrivé
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Novotel Hotel Dickinson Street Manchester
Traditional event on the third thursday of november this wine is available and we will have some on the friday. Food will also be available and so will be alternative drinks.(…)
Tommy’s XL birthday party 🥳🎉 🎂🍻🍾
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Shack Bar
Hey lovelies! Since it’s a milestone birthday for me this year, my 40th, I figured I’d make a night of it and have booked out the Lost Weekend bar underneath Shack in the Northern Quarter for the evening on the 23rd November.
We’ll have the back room to ourselves including our own little bar, 2 pool tables, darts and beer pong, from 8pm onwards. There’s plenty of space including some seating in e(…)
Magento Talks Performance
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Cane and Grain
The last Meetup absolute beat all of our expectations. Turns out people will come out and talk about eCommerce Nerd stuff on a Thursday evening. Which means we have booked another date straight away.
We are still sketching out details but so far the line up looks like:
[John Hughes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhughes1984/) \| VP Product \- Hyva: “The Hyvä guide to high\-performing storefronts(…)
Single Mingle (MCR) – 30’s & 40’s Event – Saturday 23rd November @ Barca, MCR
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Barca, Castlefield
**\*\*PLEASE NOTE this is NOT A FREE EVENT – you can buy tickets via Fatsoma which you can access at www.linktr.ee/singlemingleuk\*\***
We are delighted to announce our ***FINAL SINGLE MINGLE of 2024*** for our **30’s & 40’s** singles, just in time for you to find Mr/Mrs Right for Christmas!
With our last **3 events for 30’s & 40’s completely selling out** and our November event last year being (…)
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Dogtown
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (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 experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)
Ali Graham – How to make agile work for you
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: McCann Manchester
Join us as Ali Graham shares his insights on making agile methodologies work effectively within your team. This session will cover best practices for understanding what agile truly is, and how to implement it in your projects.
Discover the key agile events that facilitate collaboration and communication, and learn how to utilise tools that maximise your team’s productivity. Ali will delve into ef(…)
Wed 4v4 Session – MAN Academy (M14 4PX)
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Manchester Academy High School
NOTE FOR NEW BEGINNERS: Although we have players with a very wide range of experience, the sessions aren’t designed as training sessions. There are no drills or coaching on the basics. If you are a true beginner, the session likely will be more than a bit overwhelming for you. Please read the MBM Advice For True Beginners (meetup.com/Manchester-Basketball-Meetup/pages/29913343/MBM_Advice_For_True_(…)
MTF Mixer
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: GM Digital Security Hub (DiSH)
Hello wonderful people!!!
It’s time for another MTF Mixer! Join us for an evening of inspiring tech talks from our MTF sponsors and members of the community, followed by ample opportunity to network and meet new people!
Venue
DiSH MCR, Heron House, 47 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5LE
*(Above Manchester Registry Office – When you arrive, one of our team will greet you at the front desk and show you to(…)
Shut Up & Write!® Manchester City Centre
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Jamaica Blue
Join us on Saturday mornings. We’re a friendly group of writers all working on a range of projects. So wether you’re writing a novel, personal blog, poetry or anything else you’re more than welcome to join us. If anyone wants to contact me In bewtween sessions about anything or wants any advice on anything you can contact me by email: [email protected]
**SCHEDULE:**
**10:00** \- Quick intro(…)
Unwind by Neal Shusterman (352 pages)
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: Lass O’Gowrie Manchester
Join us for Unwind by Neal Shusterman (352 pages). Meet us online, or in person at The Lass O’Gowrie (36 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB), for this hybrid meetup. At the Lass, we will either be in the snug or the upstairs room – ask the bar staff where the book club is this time.
Unwinding: the process by which a child is both terminated and yet kept alive. Unwinding is now a common, and accepted, (…)
Cafe Socials for 50+
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Ancoats Coffee Co.
Due to a major increase in the fees imposed by Meetup, I would kindly appreciate if participants could donate £1 on the day. Thank you very much
Come and join the Cafe Socials for 50+ group for a morning of coffee, cake, and delightful conversations. This month we will meet at Ancoats Coffee Co. in Royal Mill.
Whether you’re new to the city, looking to make new friends, or simply need a break fr(…)
Football (6-a-side)
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Manchester Tennis and Football Centre
Hi Everyone,
The game starts at 7:00pm. Please arrive in good time, especially if you have not been before and may need to spend a bit longer finding the venue.
We will take the first 12 rsvp’s for places and then start a waiting list (the pitches are big enough for 6 a side).
The cost is £6 each and is payable by bank transfer to the organiser (no cash).
• Please only RSVP if you can definite(…)
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 Manchester, you can try out Guides.ticketmaster.co.uk, Designmynight.com, or Manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
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Northern Vegan Festival 2024 (Manchester)
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Sugden Sports Centre
The Northern Vegan Festival Is Celebrating It’s 10TH BIRTHDAY At The Sugden Sports Centre On Saturday 23rd November 2024
Manchester Conference 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Whitworth Hall.
In p/ship w Mastercard, University of Manchester, Rise, created by Barclays, Intercash, GFT, RSM & AccessPay
SPARTAN WARZ 20
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Rochdale
Join us for an exciting Barknuckle event as 40 fighters enter the 8ft x 8ft Haybale Arena, hosted by the UK’s Number 1 Bale Kings.
Lou Lou’s Manchester Vintage Market
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Manchester Cathedral
Lou Lou’s returns to Manchester to bring you a fabulous day of vintage shopping!
PureGym Hyrox Sim
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: PureGym Manchester Exchange Quay
Are you ready for the ultimate fitness challenge? Join us at PureGym Manchester Exchange Quay on 23.11.24, for the HYROX SIM!
Firewalk Manchester 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Maggie’s Manchester
Brave the heat and walk over the hot embers, all while raising money to support people with cancer.
Mass by candlelight
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Loreto Grammar School
Alumnae meet to enjoy Mass, music & friendships of yesterday, whilst celebrating the R -H -Y -T -H -M of today!
Umarells EP release show @ Sacred Trinity Church, Salford
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Sacred Trinity Church
22.11.2024 /// celebrating the release of EP ‘one more day’ out on 8th november ///special guests: KITTY & SEVERE GIRLS /// Doors @ 7:30pm
Let’s Face Change Conference 2024 – Tue 19 Nov 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: The Stoller Hall
Let’s Face Change are excited to announce our 2024 conference – thank you to the incredible supporters to help make this happen once again!
Gearoid McCarthy At Manchester Irish Centre
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: Irish World Heritage Centre Manchester
Gearoid Mc Carthy bring his show to Manchester for The 1st time
An Introduction to Haematology Care Study Day (Hybrid Event)
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: The Christie School of Oncology
An Introduction to Haematology Care Study Day Thursday 21st November 2024
Christmas Lights Switch On ✨
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Delta Hotels Worsley Park Country Club
Join us for our magical Christmas Lights Switch-On at Worsley Park Country Club!
THE WASTES – Roy Claire Potter in conversation with Gareth Gavin
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Blackwell’s Bookshop
Join Blackwell’s Manchester and the Centre For New Writing for the launch of Roy Claire Potter’s The Wastes.
‘Collecting the Bones’ An evening of poetry with Nikki, in collaboration with Nasima & Balraj.
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Feel Good Club
Join us for an intimate evening of poetry, informal conversation and music. Ticket proceeds go to Al-Harah Theatre, Bethlehem, Palestine.
Comedy Night With John Archer
◦ When: Friday, Nov 22nd
◦ Where: King’s Church
Get ready to laugh your socks off at Comedy Night with John Archer – it’s gonna be a hilarious evening you won’t want to miss!
Manchester’s Cancer Research Innovations
◦ When: Monday, Nov 18th
◦ Where: Main Hall, Friends’ Meeting House
Find out more about Cancer Research UK’s unique mission in Manchester to provide “Precision Cancer Medicine for All”
The Hardkiss | Manchester | 19.11.24
◦ When: Tuesday, Nov 19th
◦ Where: O2 Ritz Manchester
The Hardkiss | Manchester | 19.11.24
Christmas Party
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: M33 7AW
An exclusive evening at My Skin Medics where we’re bringing you the perfect blend of style, flawless skin, and confidence!
A Very Joyful Christmas Concert!
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: St Bede’s College
Join us for A Very Joyful Christmas in Manchester – a carol concert filled with joyous music and festive cheer!
Manchester – Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Nov 21st
◦ Where: Sustainable Ventures
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
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Manchester – November @ the Foundry Project NQ!
◦ When: Wednesday, Nov 20th
◦ Where: Foundry Project
Dear InterNations,
For our naughty November event, we invite you to The Foundry in the heart of the Northern Quarter!
Come join us in our reserved area, grab yourself a drink or 3, and enjoy networking the night away!
Make connections, friends, and memories that will make your Manchester experience one to remember!
See you at The Foundry Project!
InterNations Manchester – Christmas Party @ the Alchemist NY St!
◦ When: Wednesday, Dec 18th
◦ Where: The Alchemist New York Street
Dear InterNations Friends,
For our December Christmas Party event, we invite you to enjoy a swanky cocktail or mocktail at The Alchemist on New York Street!
Come with your best Christmas-themed attire and join us in our reserved area, grab yourself a drink or 3, and enjoy networking the night away!
Make connections, friends, and memories that will make your Manchester experience one to remember
InterNations Manchester – Jump Into January 2025 @ Dirty Martini
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Dirty Martini Manchester
Dear InterNations Friends,
For our opening event of 2025, we cordially invite you to a suitably fresh and funky evening at Dirty Martini!
Grab yourself a classic, wet, dirty, espresso, or vodka Martini, or have it shaken and not stirred!
Come join us in our reserved area, grab yourself a drink or 3, and enjoy networking the night away!
Make connections, friends, and memories that will make you