HMU BIPOC: Speed Dating + Mixer

About the Event

A night of community and connection with a kinky twist! Join us for an evening where like-minded BIPOC folk gather to connect, flirt, and explore in a space designed for fun and friendship! We’ve reimagined speed dating to bring out your curiosities, share your desires, and make meaningful connections with potential friends, playmates, or maybe even a new crush.

The night kicks off with a light-hearted icebreaker, setting a relaxed vibe for everyone to let their curiosity run free. This will include guided breakouts allowing you to discuss your shared interests in things like power dynamics and play preferences! You’ll get to know each other beyond surface-level questions, find common ground, and spark new connections.

Once ground has been broken, we will pair people up and flow into more traditional speed dating! This is where you can have more intentional one-on-one conversations. After the main event, stick around to mingle, laugh, and bond during the mixer. Who knows? Maybe bring your new friend or flirt to the next Hit Me Up workshop or party!
Remember the main intention is to have a fun and joyful time together!

Speed Dating: 7pm - 9pm
BIPOC Mixer: 9pm - 11pm

Who is this event for?

This event is intended to be a space where black, indigenous, people of color can connect, learn, and share in an experience. If you do not identify as BIPOC, we ask that you consider having a look at some of our many other events and socials that are open to the general public!

NOTE: We do not sell tickets according to gender and ratios can vary. We focus on common interests and mutual desires being the common connector. After years of doing similar events we can say it is a great social gathering to meet others in the community and also helps with success when trying to explore our other spicier events!

About Your Facilitator

Erebus is a New York based dating coach with a passion for fostering healthy, fulfilling connections. This ongoing journey to self-actualization has included exploring a wide variety of events that allow for people to express their true inner selves. Throughout it all, one thing has remained certain: We humans are only as fulfilled as our strongest relationships.

FAQs

FAQ: what should I bring?

This event is BYOB. Bring your own alcoholic beverages. We'll have mixers available during the mixer portion of the night.

FAQ: any skill pre-requisites? (i.e., is this for beginners, advanced, everyone?) *No pre-requisite skills needed! This is a night of connection that is open to the general public!

FAQ: what should I wear?

Dress to feel your best and come ready for fun!

FAQ: can I attend solo, or do I need to come with a partner?

This event is mainly for singles! But ENM folks who are coupled/partnered are welcome as well.

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