We Should Be Friends#
- What: Park hangs, pottery nights, spin classes, neighbourhood book clubs
- Vibe: Explicitly focused on *lasting* friendships, not one-night connections
- Founded by: Katrina Martin (started with viral 300-person Kits Beach hangout)
- Find it: @weshouldbefriendsvancouver
Maude Sips#
- What: Wine + community events, mostly femme-focused
- Vibe: "Wine as the medium, community as the message"
- Size: ~35 people per event
- Where: Mount Pleasant, Kits venues
- Find it: Instagram (search Maude Sips)
Vancouver Social Club#
- What: General social events for expanding your circle
- Size: 4,600+ members
- Find it: meetup.com/vancouver-social-club
Stellar Socials#
- What: Networking events, social activities
- Vibe: Learning and exploring new interests together
- Find it: meetup.com/stellar-socials-vancouver-meetup-group
Weird & Wonderful: A Neurodiverse Social Club#
- What: Social events for neurodivergent folks
- Find it: Meetup
Black Women Connect Vancouver#
- What: Community events for Black women
- Find it: Instagram/Eventbrite
The Witching Hour#
- What: Baby-friendly happy hour for parents
- Find it: Instagram
Shindigs & Board Games with Friendly Folks#
- What: Games and socializing
- Vibe: "Safe, comfortable space... not a dating meetup"
- Find it: meetup.com/game-of-boards-with-friendly-folks
Common Ground (formerly Mix & Mingle)#
- What: Vancouver's most experiential social club
- Vibe: Mission to foster lasting friendships
- Find it: joincommonground.com
Make Friends Over Brunch Vancouver#
- What: Brunch meetups to make new friends
- Vibe: Low-pressure, delicious food
- Find it: Meetup
Meatless Meetup#
- What: Social events for vegetarians/vegans
- Vibe: Plant-based dining and socializing
- Find it: Meetup
Kits Beach Evening Social#
- What: Casual beach hangouts
- Vibe: Summer vibes, sunset views
- Find it: Meetup
Foodees on Board#
- What: Food-focused social meetups
- Vibe: Explore Vancouver's food scene together
- Find it: Meetup