Things to do in London this week: 22–28 October

Our pick of London's week for going out on your own, meeting someone new, making friends or planning a date. Five for each, all evening events, updated every Thursday.

For meeting someone new

1. Speed Dating in Islington | Ages 30-45
   Thu 22 Oct, 7pm · Be At One Islington
   A singles event in Islington. Everyone's there to meet someone, so no pressure.
2. Speed Dating in London @ Box Piccadilly (Ages 23-45)
   Thu 22 Oct, 7:30pm · Box Piccadilly, Soho
   A night for meeting someone new in Soho. A relaxed way to meet other singles.
3. Friday Night Speed Dating in London | Ages 40-55
   Fri 23 Oct, 7pm · The Cocktail Club (4 Great Portland Street), Fitzrovia
   A singles event in Fitzrovia. Go on, you'll be glad you did.
4. Friday Night Speed Dating @ The Moniker (Ages 55-70)
   Fri 23 Oct, 7:30pm · The Moniker, the City
   A night for meeting someone new in the City. Lots of people come on their own, so you won't stand out.
5. Saturday Night Speed Dating @ Amazing Grace (Ages 30-55)
   Sat 24 Oct, 6pm · Amazing Grace London, the South Bank
   A singles event in the South Bank. Everyone's there to meet someone, so no pressure.

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Easy to go to on your own

1. Speed Dating in Islington | Ages 30-45
   Thu 22 Oct, 7pm · Be At One Islington
   A singles event in Islington. Easy to go to on your own.
2. Speed Dating in London @ Box Piccadilly (Ages 23-45)
   Thu 22 Oct, 7:30pm · Box Piccadilly, Soho
   A night for meeting someone new in Soho. Fine to turn up solo, you won't be the only one.
3. The Secret Sax Party
   Fri 23 Oct, 6pm · 21 Soho
   A social in Soho. A friendly crowd, easy to walk into alone.
4. The Best in Stand Up – Friday 23rd October
   Fri 23 Oct, 6:30pm · The Comedy Store, St James's
   A hands-on session in St James's. No plus-one needed.
5. Sounds Familiar Music Quiz – West End Saturday Nights
   Sat 24 Oct, 7pm · The Pheonix, Marylebone
   A social in Marylebone. Easy to go to on your own.

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For making new friends

1. Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody
   Thu 22 Oct, 6pm · Underbelly Boulevard, Soho
   A comedy night in Soho. Easy to get chatting to people.
2. Thurs 22nd Oct – Stand Up Comedy Show – Big Belly Comedy Club
   Thu 22 Oct, 6pm · Big Belly Comedy – Southbank, the South Bank
   A stand-up show in the South Bank. A good one for meeting new people.
3. The Secret Sax Party
   Fri 23 Oct, 6pm · 21 Soho
   A social in Soho. The kind of night where conversations start themselves.
4. The Best in Stand Up – Friday 23rd October
   Fri 23 Oct, 6:30pm · The Comedy Store, St James's
   A hands-on session in St James's. Bring a friend or make one there.
5. Sounds Familiar Music Quiz – West End Saturday Nights
   Sat 24 Oct, 7pm · The Pheonix, Marylebone
   A social in Marylebone. Easy to get chatting to people.

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Date night ideas

1. Belle Livingstone’s 58th Street Country Club
   Thu 22 Oct, 6pm · Belle Livingstone's 58th Street Country Club, Peckham
   A live music night in Peckham. A good shout for a date.
2. Steam Down X Nyjo Big Band
   Thu 22 Oct, 6pm · Blue Note London, Charing Cross
   A gig in Charing Cross. Works well as a date night.
3. THE FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW!
   Fri 23 Oct, 5pm · Up The Creek, Greenwich
   A comedy night in Greenwich. Plenty to talk about afterwards.
4. Fri 23rd Oct – 6:30pm Doors | 7pm Stand Up Comedy Show – Big Belly Comedy
   Fri 23 Oct, 5:30pm · Big Belly Comedy – Southbank, the South Bank
   A stand-up show in the South Bank. An easy win for date night.
5. The Telephone – An immersive opera experience
   Sat 24 Oct, 6:30pm · Hideaway Streatham
   An arts and culture event in South London. A good shout for a date.

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