12 Bar Music & Social

A fast-paced music trivia night covering albums, artwork, lyrics and obscure facts across decades and genres, for teams of up to six. Suits music buffs who enjoy a quiz, for people aged 18 and over.

A monthly gathering where live musicians improvise ambient music around people drawing, writing, painting, knitting or simply listening. Suits creative people, and anyone 18 or over who wants a calm, quiet night.

Psych-folk-pop band with fuzzy guitars, warm synths, harmonies and driving saxophone, already backed by BBC Introducing and building a devoted following. Suits fans of Cate Le Bon, Beach House and The War on Drugs.

Mike Apichella performs a solo set of experimental pop and lo-fi electronics on a Casio synthesizer, harmonica and drum machine, with original visuals and performance art. Suited to experimental music fans. For over 18s only.

Music bingo in which you mark off snippets of songs across genres, from huge anthems and indie favourites to disco classics and a few curveballs. No specialist knowledge is needed, and teams of up to six are welcome. For over 18s only.

Pianist Tom Unwin leads a trio of soul-jazz and deep funk, joined by the singer and performance poet Mama Tokus. Expect hard-swinging jazz, deep-pocket funk and unexpected covers. Suited to jazz and funk fans. For over 18s only.

A monthly Sunday afternoon DJ session with Exeter's DJ Spider playing soul, jazz, funk, disco and deep house, for anyone after relaxed daytime dancing and good company.

A monthly social book club for bookish introverts who still enjoy meeting people, with music and conversation over the evening. Suited to readers who prefer a low-key way of making friends.

This fiddle and guitar duo play largely instrumental music that mixes folk with jazz, post-rock and chamber classical, from their album Tomorrow Held. Suited to listeners who enjoy experimental folk. For over 18s only.

The singer-songwriter performs piano ballads, rock 'n' roll tunes and love songs with a stripped-back band of vocals, Nord electric piano, guitar and bass. Suited to fans of Carole King and classic 1960s pop. For over 18s only.

Exeter songwriter Dean McMullen plays songs from his second album, Part Two, about family, memory and his family's experience of Parkinson's. Proceeds go to Parkinson's UK. For indie and folk fans. Adults only.

An alternative book club for bookish introverts who also enjoy socialising, run as a silent session. It suits readers who like quiet company and some easy conversation alongside a shared love of books.