[diebitter]

I'd talk a little more along the lines of what they've been up to, finding out about em is both useful and makes you interesting cos you're interested, but to quote BS salesmen, A-B-C ("always be closing").

You're looking for an in, so talking about food leads to dinner, talking about music leads to gigs, talking about movies leads to going to the movies, talking about any specific activities is a lead to those activities (best to do one you can not look ridiculous doing though - and one where you can talk some during it, and there's not loads of people interacting - you wanna 1-to-1 going here).

Make movies the last on your list though, unless it's early and bar/dinner can be afterwards with plenty of time to spare.