Things to do

Music

Open mics, group singing, drum circles and record stores. Make music or just love it together.

Pick your thing

Open mic, Group singing, Drum circle, Record shopping, Silent disco and Learn an instrument.

Open micSign up for a slot or just come to cheer. The kindest crowd in town.
Group singingLearn a song in parts in one evening, then sing it together. No auditions and no solos.
Drum circleSit in a circle, find the beat and get lost in it for an hour. No experience needed.
Record shoppingDig through crates at two or three record stores, then compare finds over coffee.
Silent discoEveryone in headphones, three channels and one dance floor. Switch channels and find your people.
Learn an instrumentBeginner ukulele, guitar or piano with a teacher and a small group. Learn three chords and play a whole song.

Why it works here

Music is better loud and together. A group that paid to go fills the room, which is what makes an open mic or a singalong work.

There is a clear start, a host who welcomes first timers, and no pressure to perform unless you want to.

No music plans on the board yet.

Pick the format, say whether people need an instrument, and cheer the loudest for the first person up.

Pick the format, say whether people need an instrument, and cheer the loudest for the first person up.