What are ‘Better with Friends’ events?
Better with Friends events were created to bring people back together, to connect in person with the hope of helping to end the epidemic of loneliness that has taken a grip on the modern-day world. We absolutely love helping people connect and meet new friends.
From personal experience, we know that it can be really hard as an adult, to meet new people. It can seem like everyone you meet already have their friendship groups sorted and don’t want or have the need for, any new friends. But trust us, there are MANY, MANY people in the same boat as you may find yourself in. Really lonely, bored and simply looking for some friends to get out and do life with! They just aren’t sure where to look for them… and that’s where we come in.
What happens at the events?
Better with Friends events are designed for you to meet new people, so each event is created with ‘connection’ in mind. We hold a variety of different events, including; brunches, lunches, dinners, walks, trivia nights, speed friend-ing, barefoot bowls and more. The reason we mix it up and keep it fresh, is so that our many returning guests, can come along and try new venues and discover more of Brisbane.
If the event is a ‘MATCHED’ event, your fellow teammates or diners, will have been handpicked for you. We do this based on the questions we send you regarding your likes, dislikes, passions, hobbies and interests. We will give you fun ice-breakers so you aren’t stuck for conversation and your host will be there to help you ease into the day. These matched events will have an option to kick on after at a chosen nearby venue, so you can also meet the remaining attendees, that you weren’t seated with.
If the event is not a matched event, it will be a more casual approach, where YOU choose where to sit and we ensure there is plenty of opportunity to move around talk and mingle with the other guests, so you can see who you hit it off with. These events also have the connection games and icebreakers so you aren’t left staring awkwardly at the floor.
For all events, the aim is that by the time you leave, you have made some wonderful, new connections and have some amazing friends on speed dial for the next time you want to plan a day/ night out. We also have a private Facebook page for all past attendees to connect on, and as mentioned, you are more than welcome to attend any future Better with Friends events that you like the sound of.
Who can attend the events?
Better with Friends has events that cater mostly to men and women 18+ (however some events allow children)
Some of our events are open to everyone (like our walks), some have an age bracket attached and some might be ‘women only’ or ‘men only’.
Simply check each individual event on the Upcoming Events tab, to view who the event is aimed at and see if it is right for you.
When and Where are the events held?
Better with Friends events are usually held monthly on either a Saturday or a Sunday.
Our events are Brisbane based. The locations and venues vary month to month, however we strive to choose places in and around Brisbane City, to be as central as possible.
