LGBTQ+ Speed Dating 2025

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You talked - we listened! We're back with new improvements that will make the night even more magical!


* 7-9pm at Bean Vegan Cuisine (Gay Owned business that we will have all to ourselves! The ceilings are low, and every date you go on will be at it's own table so things will feel more intimate and less overstimulating!)

* Parking is FREE and there's LOTS OF IT! You'll get to park right out front.


* You will go on about 15 dates. (for those that have attended before we are going to make sure you meet all the new faces!) After the dates you'll have time to talk to anyone else you might have missed, but lessening the number of dates will help you stay energized and engaged!

* There will be buffet style snacks made by Chef Charlie at Bean you can graze on for ticket holders that select the food option. You can see the snack menu on our instagram @jaderabbitclt (it's good y'all!)

* Drinks are complimentary! We will have beer, wine, n/a wine and other bubbly drinks


* Every single person and business, charity, and volunteer working with us is LGBTQ+

* Faith N Mae will be our drag artist and host, if you feel so inclined there will be opportunities for you to tip Faith! <3

* Don't forget what you pay for your tickets is tax deductible!

The next page for tickets will ask you for all the info we need to get you registered. Fill it out carefully and give us a valid email to contact you!


How does it work?

We will start promptly on time so please arrive early and give yourself plenty of time to park and check in.
We'll hand you a name tag, pen, and a sheet with everyone's name to select your interests. (There will be a space to check "friend" or "partner")
We'll show you where to sit.
Once we start you'll get 3-5 minutes with each person. We'll signal when it's time to switch and explain where to move.
We'll have a break to fill up on drinks & snacks. After we finish up with the dates, you'll turn in your sheet and then get a chance to mingle with everyone. We will send you your matches the next day to your EMAIL. 


The proceeds will go to Hare Bandits 501c(3) - an LGBTQ+ Charlotte local non-profit that strives to better our community through fitness and wellness! Read more about them below.


From Hare Bandits - Who are we and what do we do?

We are a fully inclusive nonprofit running team that celebrates diversity! We focus on community engagement and injury-free fitness with a special interest in supporting queer and neurodivergent folks & elimating the perceived barrier to entry for “non-traditional” runners. Basically our goal is to make everyone feel like they belong in a pair of running shoes ❤️ We hold official practice once a week where we rotate between 0-5 mile runs, speed workouts and fun runs 😌.  We meet all our runners where they’re at since we have a wide range of abilities. We educate our runners about proper warming up, stretching, form and try to address aches & pains. Learn more about us at www.harebandits.org

What do we do with the money?

We support low income runners by purchasing them shoes, gear, clothes and race entries. We're currently working to put out more resources and talk directly with race organizers to get a NON-BINARY category in every race in Charlotte. We hold workshops on nutrition, form, runner safety and more. We teach sign language to runners to communicate better on the run with deaf runners and people wearing headphones. We lead yoga and mindfulness classes. We could tell you a million other things we're working on if you ever want to join us for a Sunday run! Or feel free to reach out and ask more questions!

TICKET SALES CLOSE AT 12pm MONDAY 2/10 

Add a donation for Hare Bandits
$
Speed Dating Participant (includes drink)
$30
Includes 1 complimentary beverage of your choice.
Speed Dating Participant (includes food & drinks)
$45
Includes unlimited complimentary beverages and buffet style snacks to graze on all night, compliments of Chef Charlie at Bean. (Fried pickles, black bean queso w/ chips, tofu fingers, mixed berry cobbler)
Did you know? We fundraise with Zeffy to ensure 100% of your purchase goes to our mission!