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For those wanting the most out of life, to meet great people, visit the best venues, and enjoy an extensive variety of exciting and often unusual social events, you have found the right place for quality recreation!
We are a fun meet-up group based all around the West Midlands, with plenty to offer everyone. Simply join the group, and flick through our events and mark yourself as attending those you'd like to join. Feel free to ask for a contact beforehand. We have thousands of members in your area, so expect a mix of new and regular members at most events.
GO: = "Great Opportunities!"
Everyone who enjoys the social aspects of being outdoors during the daytime, or evening socializing and nightlife, is welcome here. Our members are mainly young and single people who are interested in events locally, across the Heart of England and beyond, in a politics free environment.
We also communicate events via our FACEBOOK community page, where you can meet our many other group members who are not yet using our Meetup.com site
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- StandUp Comedy in Moseley (Free)See main event text, See main event text
Stand-Up Comedy in Moseley
A welcome return of Free Comedy nights, scarce on our schedule for a while, as others among our regular venues haven't been free. But this venue is offering us free comedy once again! We tend to visit on a Wednesday early in each month for a casual gathering. Great Fun!
Logistics
Venue: The Patrick Kavanagh Bar
Cost: Free, though £5 donations are welcome
Address: 142 Trafalgar Road, Moseley, B13 8BX
Performers: See link Upcoming shows - @ThatFatpenguin (weebly.com) where acts will usually be announced a few weeks in advance
Meet: by the bar 7.45 to 7.55, then grab seats asap, the show begins around 8.30pm. Usually intervals between acts.
Greeting: Collective among members in attendance; please indicate below if you are happy to be a contact for anyone new to the show.
Parking: Street Parking, see link: 38 Woodbridge Rd - Google Maps
Host: Jay Handley (Comedian) obo The Fat Penguin Comedy Club
Further info: See website or contact them directlyBackground
The FAT PENGUIN comedy club (est. 2011) is a weekly crowd funded comedy night featuring top comics from the UK circuit and beyond! Past performers include TOM STADE, SIMON MUNNERY, GLENN WOOL, PAUL SINHA, ADAM BLOOM, IAN COGNITO and more! Entry is free but donations are welcomed at the end of the night. All contributions go toward booking acts for future shows! - GO: Ceroc Dancing (classes and freestyle)See main event text, See main event text
GO: Ceroc Dancing (classes and freestyle).
Welcome to the wonderful world of Modern Jive, and in particular on Thursdays when we join Ceroc Walsall for an evening of socializing, rhythm, music, and fun! Most people arrive alone, as you get to rotate dance partners effortlessly anyway, though feel free to bring friends and/or partner if you wish.
Key Information
Venue: Aldridge Community Centre
Address: Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, WS9 8AN
Time: 19:30 to 22:30 (or often later)
Map: Streetmap.co.uk - Map of ws9 8an
Satellite: Aldridge, England - Google Maps
Parking: At the venue, or short walk from Aldridge buses.
Suitability: For both new and regular Modern Jive dancers
Attire: Casual, comfortable for dancing. Some people bring special dance shoes, but any footwear that slides (not trainers) works well.
Cost: £10 for two lessons and freestyle dance session (or £30 for six evenings), pay on entry.
Refreshments: The venue has a bar (own drinks not permitted)
Organizer: Ceroc West Midlands
Hosting/Welcoming: Collective amongst those attending.Format
Evening format: There are regular classes on Thursday nights, and we currently we hold a meetup every 2 or 4 weeks. Itinerary as follows:
(a) 19:45-20:00: 'Fundamentals' for our newer members
(b) 20:00-21:00: this then leads into the beginner's class followed by some freestyle/practice time.
(c) 21:00-21:30: Intermediate class for our improvers and a practice session of basic moves just taught for our newer members
(d) 21:40-22:30 or later: Freestyle through till our lights up track
Learn to Dance at Ceroc Walsall - Aldridge Community CentreFinding The Group
We mingle and dance with other dancers, as well as with other group members. Attendee may find each other at the bar at the start.
Bringing a sycamore leaf
If anyone attending is new (or uncertain of finding others) then our simple suggestion is to bring a sycamore leaf. They're entirely disposable and it's actually fun looking out for those waving a leaf!
OR: Be a Group Welcomer
If you can arrive at the outset, you'll be appreciated if you volunteer to greet other GO members. Just ask. Up to 5 attendees can be co-hosts. - Live Music: The Blockheads (Ian Dury) at The JamhouseSee main event text, See main event text
Live Music: The Blockheads (Ian Dury) at The Jamhouse
Relax to live music midweek...This band should need no introduction.
VENUE: The Jam House, 3-5 St Pauls Square, Birmingham B3 1QU"The BLOCKHEADS were the musical powerhouse behind Ian Dury’s most productive and successful periods, with chart hits including “Sex and Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll”, “Reasons To Be Cheerful”, and “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick”, as well as a multitude of memorable album tracks.
The band stayed together after Ian’s death and – 25 years on – are still performing around the world and recording new material.".Dress code: Smart dress - no trainers, ripped denim. Shirts for gentlemen please.
Tickets can be pre-ordered via the link below, costing £18 + booking fee. In practice tickets may also be available on the door if you can arrive early enough. Please let others know via the comments when you have bought your tickets.
THE BLOCKHEADS - The Jam HouseGuests are asked to arrive before 8:30 to use the bar, cloakroom, and meet other guests before the performance starts. But doors open at 6pm if anyone wishes to arrive early after work, or to eat, etc. Music will start around 9pm usually.
NOTE:
If a group member such as you offers to host this event, then there will be a host. Otherwise, this event will be a general group gathering, collectively hosted by those with tickets, and those going are advised to contact and swap details with other members to ensure that you arrive at roughly the same time and find each-other. Accordingly, new members are welcome, but an unhosted event may not be an ideal first event for some. - GO: Moseley Craft Beer & Live Music FestivalSee main event text, See main event text
GO: Moseley Craft Beer & Live Music Festival
Venue: The Dark Horse Inn, 145 Alcester Rd, B13 8JP, BirminghamThere will be a huge number of tribute bands over 3 days along with plenty of craft beer (supplied by the likes of The Glasshouse) and food. Information and prices/tickets via links below, please let people know if you only intend to go for one day (day ticket) or for the whole weekend. Full weekend tickets are £22, day tickets cost less.
MOSELEY CRAFT BEER & LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL Tickets | Sunday, 06 Jul 2025 at 4:00 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/1199594791524151/
See Tickets - MOSELEY CRAFT BEER & LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL Tickets and Dates 2025Purchase own tickets and confirm below once bought. This event is organized by the venue. Members should obtain tickets and arrange to meet other RSVP'd members there by prior contact to ensure finding each other.