About us
Making friends as an adult isn't always easy.
Between work, busy schedules and familiar routines, meeting new people can feel harder than ever.
That's why we created Fast Friends.
For over 10 years, we've been bringing people together through fun, hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide.
Whether you're new to Vancouver, looking to expand your social circle, or simply want to enjoy a great evening with friendly people, you'll find a warm welcome here.
Why join us?
✅ Most people attend on their own.
✅ Friendly hosts welcome you and make introductions.
✅ Meet lots of new people through relaxed, structured conversations.
✅ Stay afterwards for drinks and continue getting to know your new connections.
✅ Members from our other local Meetup communities also attend many events, creating larger and more diverse groups.
Whether you're a local, new to the city, or somewhere in between, we'd love to meet you.
Come solo. Leave with new friends. ❤️
Click on the link to our website and have a look at our other cities that we host in -
www.fastfriends.co.uk
Upcoming events
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Meet New Friends & Make Real Connections | Fast Friends | Ages 25–45
The Library Square Pub, 300 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B4, Canada, Canada, BC, CAYou can live in a city full of people and still wonder, “Where do I actually meet new friends?”
Fast Friends makes that first step easy.
Join us for a relaxed, hosted evening where you’ll meet lots of new people through guided 3-minute conversations — without the awkwardness of walking up to strangers and wondering what to say.❤️ Why You’ll Love It
🤝 Meet lots of new people in one evening
💬 Guided conversations that make connecting easy
✨ Discover shared interests through the Find Your People Challenge
🙋 Your host Lillian helps break the ice and keeps everyone connected
🍻 Stay afterwards for drinks and more conversations
❤️ Most guests attend on their own🎟️ Book Early & Save: https://vanc10thoct.eventbrite.co.uk
Any debit or credit card accepted. No PayPal account required.
Advance booking helps us know the expected group size and reserve enough space for everyone, so we can create the best experience.Early Bird: CAD $10
Regular: CAD $15
Cash at the venue: CAD $20🕖 How the Evening Works
7:00 PM – Welcome
Meet Lillian, grab a drink and settle in. Coming alone? No problem — we’ll help you get connected.
7:30 PM – Fast Friending
Take part in a series of relaxed 3-minute conversations, giving you the chance to meet a variety of new people.
✨ Find Your People Challenge
Use fun prompts to discover shared interests and those “Oh, me too!” moments.
8:30 PM onwards – Open Socialising
Stay, relax and continue the conversations over drinks.👋 Coming Alone?
You’re in great company.
Most people attend on their own, and you’ll never be left wondering who to talk to. Lillian will help make introductions and get conversations started.Please note that Meetup RSVP numbers don’t tell the whole story. Members from 8 local Meetup communities are also invited, so the actual turnout can be higher than the number shown on Meetup.
👥 Who Is It For?
Ladies and gents aged 25–45 who want to expand their social circle, meet like-minded people and build genuine friendships.
Whether you’re new to Vancouver or have lived here for years, you’re welcome.
This is a friendship event, not a dating event.🌍 About Fast Friends
For over 10 years, Fast Friends has been bringing people together through hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide, helping thousands of people make genuine connections.
Come solo. Start with one conversation. Leave with new friends. ❤️60 attendees
Meet New People & Make Real Connections | Fast Friends at Alibi Room | 25–45
The Alibi Room, 157 Alexander Street, Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, CAMaking new friends as an adult isn't always easy.
You might meet plenty of people in Vancouver, but actually turning those encounters into genuine friendships can be the difficult part.That's why we created Fast Friends — a fun, hosted evening designed to make meeting new people easy, comfortable and natural.
This time, we're bringing Fast Friends to the Alibi Room in historic Gastown — a cozy, character-filled venue with a relaxed atmosphere, great drinks and plenty of space to settle in and connect. It's the perfect setting for an evening of conversations and new connections.
🎟️ Tickets – Book Early & Save
https://vanc24thoct.eventbrite.co.uk
Any debit or credit card accepted. No PayPal account required.
Advance bookings help us plan the right group size and reserve enough space to create the best experience for everyone.
Early Bird: CAD $10 (Limited availability)
Regular: CAD $15
Cash at the venue: CAD $20✨ THEMED FAST FRIENDS ROUNDS
Instead of leaving you to figure out who to talk to, we'll guide you through a series of short, themed conversation rounds.
Each round gives you a fresh person to meet and an easy topic to talk about — helping conversations flow naturally and making it easier to discover shared interests, experiences and those unexpected “Oh, me too!” moments.
You don't need to prepare anything, and you don't need to be naturally outgoing. Just show up, join in and let the conversations happen.✨ Why You'll Love It
💬 Have conversations that go beyond small talk
🤝 Meet lots of new people in one evening
🙋 Friendly host Lillian to welcome and introduce you
🏙️ Enjoy a relaxed evening in a unique Gastown setting
🍻 Stay afterwards for drinks and continue the conversations
❤️ Most people attend on their own🕖 How the Evening Works
7:00 PM – Welcome & Check-in
Meet your host Lillian, grab a drink and get introduced to other attendees. If it's your first time, arrive a little early and we'll help you settle in.
7:30 PM – Fast Friending
Enjoy a series of relaxed 3-minute conversations, giving you the chance to meet lots of interesting people in one evening.
8:30 PM onwards – Open Socialising
Stay, relax and continue chatting with your new connections over drinks.📍 New Venue
The Alibi Room
157 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1B8
Located in historic Gastown, the Alibi Room offers a cozy, welcoming setting with character, great drinks and a relaxed atmosphere — a lovely place to spend an evening meeting new people.First Time?
You're in great company.
✅ Most people attend on their own.
✅ You'll never be left standing by yourself.
✅ Lillian will warmly welcome you, make introductions and help you feel comfortable throughout the evening.
RSVP numbers don't tell the whole story. Members from 8 of our local Meetup groups are also invited, so attendance is usually much higher than the number shown here.Who's It For?
This event is for ladies and gents aged 25–45 looking to expand their social circle, meet like-minded people and build genuine friendships in a relaxed and respectful environment.
Please note: This is a friendship event, not a dating event.About Fast Friends
For over 10 years, Fast Friends has been bringing people together through hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide, helping thousands of people build genuine friendships.
Come solo. Meet new people. Leave with new friends. ❤️17 attendees
Past events
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