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
Self Help Book Club meetup at Paramount Wetherspoons
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: The Paramount (Wetherspoons)
Join us to read *The Courage to Be Disliked* by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. This bestseller is now available in English, translated from the Japanese, and is a top seller on WHSmith bookshelves.
It’s about the 2nd School of Austrian Psychology, Adlerian Psychology,
a.k.a. “Individual Psychology.” It’s centred on you the individual, and
promotes your own power over your life, and it’s quietly(…)
HER+Data MCR September meetup: celebrating our 7th birthday!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Colony Piccadilly
HER+Data MCR is a community working to connect, inspire, support and empower the NW UK’s Women in Data. Our goal is to bring together women and non-binary people who work in data or who would like to work in data – to support one another, share experiences and talk data – big or small! Whether you’re a student just embarking on a career or a seasoned data professional, this group is for you. We wa(…)
🍻😆 Meet New People & Enjoy FREE Shuffleboard All Night @ Box Deansgate 🥳🍸
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: BOX Deansgate
**🔥 What’s going down?** Join us for our Thursday evening Shuffleboard night event where stepping out of your comfort zone has never been this fun! This is your chance to connect with like-minded people, make new friendships and maybe even find your next travel buddy! Grab a drink, dive into conversations, play some Shuffleboard and enjoy an unforgettable evening. We’ve reserved the entire [Shuff(…)
September Event at Halle St Michael’s – Players/Audience welcome
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Hallé at St Michael’s
All welcome to our September event at Halle St Michael’s. We’ll be playing their lovely 9ft Yamaha CFX Concert Grand so another fantastic opportunity for us!
Everybody is welcome to play regardless of ability, experience or musical style. If you’d prefer just to listen that’s fine too. It’s a great event to attend if you’re thinking of returning to the piano or starting for the first. It’s also a(…)
WE Coffee Morning Social (In Manchester) ☕🌸💕
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: M&S Cafe
Here is an easy and inexpensive way to socialise and meet other Empowered Women! 🌸💕[☕](https://emojipedia.org/hot-beverage/)
Same place. Same Time. Every 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 am at M&S Cafe. [☕](https://emojipedia.org/hot-beverage/)
The venue is public and open to everyone and we want to make this event open to every woman including mums. Therefore, properly supervised children a(…)
Manchester Singles Party / Age group: Open
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Ark Manchester
**PLEASE NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE PART IN THE EVENT UNTIL YOU HAVE PURCHASED A TICKET. RSVP NUMBERS DO NOT REFLECT THE TOTAL NUMBERS ATTENDING, MOST OF THE BOOKINGS FOR THE EVENT COME FROM OTHER SOURCES.**
To make a booking please visit our website **www.fastlovespeeddating.co.uk** . The normal price for this event is £17 per ticket, but you can get **£5 off per ticket** for you and you(…)
In-person Inspirational book club Manchester; The Courage to be disliked
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Waterstones
**SEPTEMBER – In-person Monthly Book;** The Courage to be disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga
The Courage to Be Disliked, its simple yet profound advice showing us how to harness our inner power to become the person we would like to be.
Come & Join us for our In-Person bookclub events in Manchester at Waterstones Deansgate Cafe. Coming together to discuss. These monthly book club events ar(…)
Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff (385 pages)
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Lass O’Gowrie Manchester
Join us for Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff (385 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.
A blend of magic, power, hope, and freedom that stretches across time, touching diverse members of two black famili(…)
Football (6-a-side)
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ 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 £5 each and is payable by bank transfer to the organiser (no cash).
• Please only RSVP if you can definite(…)
6 a side and optional drink at power league bar
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Ardwick Powerleague Centre
8 a side football pitch 10(…)
Netwalking – History Tour of Manchester!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: GM Digital Security Hub (DiSH)
Hello Lovely Humans!!
We are so excited to announce that we are hosting another Networking History Tour around Manchester. After amazing feedback from the last netwalking – we just couldn’t resist!
This is an ideal opportunity for sponsors to learn a bit more about the city you do business in as well as having some lovely networking opportunities along the way!
**Agenda**
10:45am – Meet outsid(…)
Shut Up & Write!® Manchester City Centre
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ 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(…)
Let’s Talk Languages! Arabic-English Language Exchange Meet-up
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Rethink Rebuild Society
***To all language lovers and enthusiasts!***
Everyone welcome, whether you are interested in practicing your Arabic in a relaxed environment, you are an Arabic speaker interested in improving your English, or you are simply a curious person interested in people and cultures!
In this new and experimental session, we meet, as Arabic and English speakers and language and culture lovers, to share o(…)
7 sins – pool night
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: 7sins
Who’s up for a game of Pool? I am!
Pool table is booked from 7pm. Nice bar over in the Northern Quarter.
Depending on numbers will play singles or in teams. The venue has multiple tables and other facilities such as shuffleboard and darts if you want to try something different
**Accessibility**
Please be aware pool tables are located down a flight of stairs
The toilets are gender segregated
(…)
Software Crafters North – Repair Shop
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Department Bonded Warehouse
Working in tech we face a myriad of problems every day. From technical problems to team problems and business problems. Software Development is a diverse industry with endless options available to tackle the challenges we face.
As Software Craftspeople we believe in the power of the community to help motivate meaningful change in the industry as a whole. This session aims to leverage the communit(…)
Crypto Coffee Hangout
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Gallery Café
Our Crypto Coffee hangout is on!
This is an event for everyone, no matter the familiarity or expertise. Just join us for a coffee and a chat 🙂
Join our Discord server at: [https://discord.gg/yuFe56nAVN](https://discord.gg/yuFe56nAVN)(…)
The Alexandra
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Alexandra
Nexr meetup – the Alexandra.
This has been newly refurbished so will be intereting to see how it looks.
Hope to see you guys down there!
195 Northgate Rd, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 9NJ(…)
NSManchester
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Neo
Join us (a week later than usual) for our Live Stream of the Apple Event!
Agenda
**17:30**: Arrive & Social
**18:00:** Live Stream Apple Event
**19:15:** Close & Social
Looking forward to seeing you all there
Chris & Tim(…)
Board Games at The Bierkeller – 2nd & 4th Thursday each month
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Bierkeller
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at The Bierkeller, in the Printworks, Manchester.
They have a special meal deal for us on Thursdays with pints from around £3.50 and Pizzas at £7. Free to attend. No need to book. Bring games if you have them. See you there!
**Socials**
Join the Manchester Board Game Legends WhatsApp community [here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DTqfQXHhk7iJCMuukVi(…)
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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(un)masked presents: How To Be You book launch
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Contact Theatre
Join us to celebrate the launch of Ellie’s new book, How To Be You, packed with tips to help you work with your neurodivergent brain.
Dirty Dancing Outdoor Cinema Experience at Lyme, Stockport
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: National Trust – Lyme
Nobody puts baby in the corner! An amazing outdoor cinema experience at Lyme with a showing of the classic DIRTY DANCING
1-2-1 Astrology Reading
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Top Of The Town Vintage
Come and celebrate the Harvest Full Moon at Top of the Town with a personalised introduction to your astrology birth chart.
Creative Writing Class (for adults!): plot development
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Reserve Wines Shop Didsbury
Join us for a creative writing class in Reserve Wine’s beautiful dining room. This class will focus on plot development to add excitement…
Autumn Pottery Mornings: Handbuilding Class + Throwing Taster (6 weeks)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Arc Centre, Hat Works
6 weeks of handbuilding pottery, plus a taster of throwing, with our resident artist and ceramicist Sharon Giles.
Lady Pedal’s Women’s Cycling Stories – Part x – The Reunion!
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Station South
Cycling stories that’ll take you for a ride!
Top Gun Outdoor Cinema Experience at Lyme, Stockport
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: National Trust – Lyme
A blockbuster outdoor cinema experience with a showing of the original Top Gun at Lyme.
The Marketing Meetup IRL: Manchester
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Union Coliving Apartments
The Manchester Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ mode!
Autumn Pottery Evenings: Handbuilding Class (6 weeks)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Arc Centre, Hat Works
6 weeks of handbuilding pottery with our resident artist and ceramicist Sharon Giles.
Autumn crocheted garland Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Manchester Wool & yarn ltd
Join us for a cozy afternoon of crafting and creativity as we learn to make beautiful Autumn crocheted garlands together!
Northern WARP 4th Annual Conference 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Kings House Conference Centre
Welcome to the fourth annual Northern WARP Conference. #NorthernWARP
Silver Screen Dreams Cafe: Red Carpet Gala Premiere
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Concorde Conference Centre
Welcome to the Red Carpet Gala Premiere of Silver Screen Dreams Cafe! Join us at the Concorde Conference Centre for a night of inspiration
An evening with Gemma Styles at Waterstones Deansgate
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Waterstones
Deansgate welcomes writer and influencer Gemma Styles, in celebration of her first book: Why Am I Like This?
AK-OK 80’s Rewind Charity Disco in aid of St Ann’s Hospice
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Stockport County FC
A great night of entertainment in aid of St Ann’s Hospice.
Yeast Handling & Microbiology Master Class
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Track Brewing Co – Brewery & Taproom
Lallemand and White Labs offer a comprehensive overview of yeast management and fermentation monitoring in brewing.
A Chance to Dance
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: SK9 5PZ
This evening is for YOU if you love to groove, but clubs are no longer your thing. So book your ticket & we’ll see you on the dance floor !
Pottery Throwing Taster
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Ceramics & Chill Ltd
Always fancied throwing pottery on the wheel? Why not try our fun 1 hour taster? You can even come back once fired and glaze for free!
Walk, Waterfall Dip and outdoor Soundbath (Optional)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Owd Betts
Gentle walk in nature , refreshing dip in a waterfall revitalising your mind, body, and soul! then lie and let a sound bath to wash over you
Conservation of a Medieval Psalter
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: The Portico Library
How to rebind a precious medieval book that has been badly bound and what you discover in the process.
Founder F*ckups
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: No.1 Circle Square
Our popular series is back! With more raw, unfiltered honesty as a new panel of founders share the highs and lows of building a business.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
InterNations Manchester – End-of-Summer Party at Barca!
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Barca Manchester
Hi InterNations Manchester!
For our end-of-summer party, we invite you to enjoy the Barca in Castlefield!
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 Barca Manchester!
InterNations Manchester – October @ Dog Bowl
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Dog Bowl Manchester
Dear InterNations Friends,
For our autumn October event, we invite you to enjoy the New York-inspired Bowling Alley and Arcade at Dog Bowl Manchester 🎳!
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 Dog Bowl!
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