About us
Building a social circle as a young professional isn't always easy.
Between work, busy schedules, and familiar routines, it can be difficult to meet new people outside your existing circle.
That's why we created this community.
For over 10 years, we've been bringing people together through hosted social events in 30+ cities worldwide.
Whether you're new to Vancouver or simply looking to expand your social circle, you'll find a warm, welcoming community here.
Why Join Us?
🤝 Meet like-minded young professionals in a relaxed setting.
🙋 Friendly hosts welcome you and make introductions.
❤️ Most people attend on their own.
🍻 Enjoy hosted socials designed to make meeting new people easy and natural.
🌍 Members from our other local Meetup communities also attend many events, creating larger and more diverse groups.
We host Fast Friends evenings, social mixers, themed socials, and other relaxed events designed to help you build genuine friendships and meaningful connections.
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 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. ❤️2 attendees
Past events
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