Let’s explore social events in Portsmouth, 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.
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 Portsmouth where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Portsmouth
Dover Drum Circle
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Milk St Studios
Dover Drum Circle will be holding a drum circle on Saturday September 14th from 7pm – 9pm
Open to all experience levels
bathrooms and lounge onsite
$10 suggested donation per person
Some extra drums will be available for people to try(…)
Let’s have another bonfire night!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: undefined
Come join us as we have another bonfire night. We will be having a potluck dinner so bring something to share. bring a flashlight as it gets dark out here. look for the microwave mailbox as that is the entrance to my driveway. You can park along the road or drive down the dirt drive way. but it’s very difficult turning around. see you there(…)
Spirituality in a Time of Great Divide (Free Event)
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Portsmouth Senior Activity Center
What would happen if we could look past our differences as people and instead focus on the inherent commonality we all share as spiritual beings part of one humankind?
The world around us seems focused on amplifying the existing fractures in society, highlighting messages of division and conflict over those of peace and unity. So in this environment, how can we as individuals make a difference? C(…)
Beach Volleyball at Jenness Beach – EARLIER START
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Jenness State Beach
Come join us at Jenness Beach for volleyball with the bonus of sunshine, ocean breezes, and a chance to dip your feet in the ocean.
Because it’s getting dark earlier, we’re going to try starting at 5:30pm so we get more play time. If you have commitments that don’t allow you to arrive that early, you are still welcome to come when you can.
NOTE: If we don’t have “Yes” RSVPs for at least 10 playe(…)
Wednesday Night Games
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Kolligs House
Wednesday night is game night! Break up the week and play a couple games between workdays!
Every Wednesday of each month is gaming at the Kolligs Residence in Durham. Please take a look at the parking picture prior to arrival! TL;DR: please don’t block my neighbors portion of the driveway, and please allow people to drive around the circle!
We can play quite late, but it is completely flexible. (…)
Wednesday Night Incubator
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: South Church Unitarian Universalist Church
Join the Seacoast Improv Incubator at our weekly meetup for an evening of improv games and exercises! Everyone is welcome from experienced actors to everyday folk looking to laugh, de-stress, and use a different part of their brain for a few hours.
Each week will focus on different skills such as creativity, physicality, and active listening. Hopefully by the end of the evening we will walk away (…)
The Max Meditation System™ – In Person Meditation Class
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Empowering Path
**Join our community in Portsmouth NH every Thursday evening for in person guided meditation!**
Designed to help you to heal and to let go, our meditation classes are guided differently each week with a variety of different themes. Whether you are an advanced meditator, or new to the process, The Max Meditation System ™ will give you the groundwork to effectively meditate. The system can be added(…)
TTNR – THIRSTY THURSDAY NIGHT RIDERS – IN MEMORY OF BILL KENNEDY
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Peirce Island
We ride **every Thursday** from **Peirce Island (Portsmouth) to Rye State Park** and back along the beautiful coastline of New Hampshire. The pace is around 14-17 mph, the distance approx 22 miles, with a stop a Rye SP before we head back.
Afterwards we meet at the Blue Mermaid Bar & Grill in Kittery/ME for some beverages and food. This ride, previously held on Wednesdays, has a decades long succe(…)
Sounds of the Seacoast Rehearsal!
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Hey! You there! Yes, you…ready to get back into singing and performing? Looking for a great group to sing harmony with? We are fun, supportive, and strive to be the best musicians we can be. Come check us out: Monday nights, 6:30 pm.
Come on over to Newington if you’d like to sing some new music with us! [soundsoftheseacoast.com](http://www.soundsoftheseacoast.com/)
Ordinary women making *EXTR(…)
Finding True Happiness (Free Event)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Dover Public Library
What does it mean to be “happy”? Is there a happiness that is not just temporary, but that can also nourish and develop our true nature as spiritual beings?
Entire industries are built on getting us to buy our way to happiness. But material happiness is often temporary and fleeting – and usually only serves the individual. And as members of the collective human body, is our happiness, is our grow(…)
Saturday Night Bonfire In Durham
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Private Residence
**Trailblazers has invited us to join them for a Bonfire in Durham. As Pete writes.”**
***Come join us as we have another bonfire night. We will be having a potluck dinner so bring something to share. Bring a flashlight as it gets dark out here. Look for the microwave mailbox as that is the entrance to my driveway. You can park along the road or drive down the dirt drive way. But it’s very difficu(…)
Lender Panel – Learn from local experts – residential, commercial, hard money
◦ When: Monday, Sep 9th
◦ Where: Chapel + Main
Join Bryan Joyce, Ryan Rothwell and Brad Kelly for a lender panel. Get insight from the hard money, commercial and residential perspectives. Keep up with what is happening in the real estate markets these days from your local lending experts!
We are in person at Chapel + Main in Dover, NH at 83 Main St.
Our vendors include:
• OUR HOST: Chapel \+ Main Restaurant \| Brewery http://www\.chapelandm(…)
Dover Chamber-Local Expert Series Event!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Bradley Commons
The Dover Chamber would like us to participate in their “Local Expert Series” where we teach a beginner lesson and then do a quick performance. This event will start at 4:30pm and end at 6-ish. These events are well attended and highly publicized.
Please plan to arrive by at least 4pm. https://www.dovernh.org/events/details/2024-local-expert-series-september-southern-nh-ukulele-group-40048
Per M(…)
Beach Breathwork
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Jenness Beach
Breathwork is a 2 part pranayama open mouth breathing technique that helps you release stagnant energy from the body. When we release stagnant , stuck or blocked energy, creative energy can flow, and you will find yourself feeling more happy, more in love with life, and less anxious and stressed out. We will start with a short introduction and your intention that you’d like to set, followed by a 5(…)
Seance with Julie Finn
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: undefined
Two more chances to contact the spirits of the James House.
Join us on August 3rd or September 14th. Psychic Empath [Julie Finn](https://www.facebook.com/julie.finn.1955?__cft__[0]=AZXZe495qCAVA2yb2WCLyc244XNg_63XmKm6LGjDCHSy-r-gbLI-Rbha28PSCQ4AwVcfZiulZisPS7xTUpZAXPnoTqSIXznbyEbmmcdJ7R42c-fTsTTCrOm-qUuieMmn3qn_dmnDHfvhpWGo-2ttfxetPySqOl7hJbTRB955RNt79g&__tn__=-]K*F) will be conducting seances to(…)
Play at the Exeter Farm Market – Seacoast Eats Local
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Swasey Parkway
We have the opportunity to play for this well established farm market held on Thursdays at the Swasey Parkway in down town Exeter!
This is a long performance time, but we will take a break and have time to wander around and shop as well.(…)
Shut Up & Write!® in Dover
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Panera Bread
Shut Up & Write hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure that every writer, regardless of genre or skill level, has access to the community, accountability, and resources they need to be successful in their personal writing goals. Our events use our proven formula: a few minutes of introductions, an hour of focused writing, and a final ch(…)
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 Portsmouth, you can try out Portsmouthnh.com, Portsvaevents.com, or Book.events.
RELATED: How To Meet People in Portsmouth, UK
Deep Relaxation Sound Journey Session at The Green Door Centre
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Green Door Centre
Deep relaxation sound journey sessions using a range of gongs, singing bowls and gentle percussion for health and wellbeing.
The Emo Festival Comes to Southampton!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Engine Rooms
The Emo Festival is coming to Southampton!
South Downs Food Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Stansted Park
Celebrate the revival of British Food Culture. Saturday 14th September and Sunday 15th September 10:30am – 5pm
LinkedIn Local Portsmouth #15 – 11th Sept 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Village Hotel Portsmouth
LinkedIn Local returns with more fun and opportunities to meet like minded people
Create a 90 Days Business Growth Strategy For Longterm Success
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Unlock business success with GrowthCLUB! Join our one-day workshop for a tailored 90-day plan, actionable strategies.
Killer Quiz – Friday 13th
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Rude Coffee & Winebar
This September Friday the 13th, superstition isn’t just bad luck-its killer.
Swanwick Lakes Wildlife Tots: Your Hand in My Hand
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve
An indoor craft and story followed by adult led outdoor activities for pre-school children & their parents & carers.
The Royal Marines Band Service – Opening Night!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: St Mary’s Church
Join us for a wonderful evening of music and entertainment from the world famous Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines.
Cowbridge Welsh Male Voice Choir Concert
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Newport Minster
Join us for an unforgettable evening of beautiful choral music with the Cowbridge Welsh Male Voice Choir Concert!
Pompey Business Hub | Networking Lunch | Fratton Park | Portsmouth
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Portsmouth Football Club
Networking for business owners and directors who are there to build relationships, not sell to one another.
Adoremus National Eucharistic Pilgrimage & Congress
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: St Edmund’s Roman Catholic Church Southampton
The Church will gather at St Mary’s College, Oscott for a day of renewing and deepening devotion to the Eucharist
Friday Late : Percussions
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Aspex Gallery
Aspex Friday Lates are late-night socials giving you the chance to enjoy art after dark and immerse yourself in culture and creativity.
L1NKN P4RK (The Linkin Park Experience) @ THE 1865, SOUTHAMPTON 10.09.24
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: The 1865
L1NKN P4RK return to Southampton once more with the great support of Our Nameless Boy
Local Volunteer Event: All About The Magical, Mystical, Enigmatic Hare
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Wallington Village Hall
Join us for an entertaining evening of discovering mainly about the magical Hare (and a few other creatures)
The Country Music Experience: Southampton
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: O2 Guildhall
A collective of musicians bringing to life the sounds of Country, nostalgic & new!
ROH Live – The Marriage of Figaro
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Ventnor Arts Club
Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro
Live music – Edwina Hayes
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Ventnor Arts Club
‘The sweetest voice in England. A wonderful young woman, so gifted and full of song.’ Nanci Griffith
OH BOY! IT’S THE 80’S CALLING! BOY GEORGE & 80’s MUSIC TRIBUTE SHOW!
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Jervis Gallery
Join us for a tribute to the legendary Boy George & his amazing 80’s music & songs! An exceptional tribute to the greatest hits of the 80’s
Ska & Pie @ The Fort
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Portsmouth Distillery Co.
Enjoy our Ska and Pie Night @ The Fort! Dance to DJ Tubbs’ ska beats and delicious pies by Mad K. Great music, tasty food, don’t miss it!