Skip the Small Talk Speed-Dating (Monogamous, 27-35)

EVENT START-END | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET  CHECK-IN BEGINS | 6:45 pm ET (Guests who are not in line to check in by 7:10 pm cannot be accommodated) WHERE | Crudo, 78 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113 (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/pwheVS12pHer441b6">map</a>) AGE RANGE | 27-35: This event is centered on people ages 27-35, but we welcome guests a year or two outside of that range who would feel comfortable dating people in the above age group. If you are outside of this age range, don't worry-- we have a lot of other events on our calendar, including all-ages events, that might be a better fit!  FOOD/DRINKS | Food and drinks will be available for sale! Check out the menu <a href="https://crudoboston.com/index.php/menus/">here</a>! PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | Limited street parking and garage parking is available nearby. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS | Wheelchair accessible. For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info <a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES | Masking is optional, but recommended. About This Event Want to get off your dating apps and meet someone in real life, but where you don’t have to find out that every cute person at the party is unavailable? Do you think that IRL speed dating is generally awkward and weird? So do we. That’s why we’re putting a Skip the Small Talk twist on dating. Skip the Small Talks are usually **NOT** for dating, but so many of y’all asked us for a dating event that we decided to make an exception! We'll be offering "big talk" conversation prompts to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you share. There will be food and drinks for sale! Check-in for this event will begin around 6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Please note that there is an arrival cutoff, meaning that if you are not in line to check in before 7:10 pm, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate and we will not be able to offer refunds. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmhxMcSsdgkQYOZQZoUKC3DK511fDl3pcPyShB22W9s">Skip the Small Talk Safety Policy</a>

Crudo

Skip the Small Talk Speed-Dating (Monogamous, 30-45)

VENT START-END&nbsp;| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET&nbsp; CHECK-IN BEGINS&nbsp;| 6:45 pm ET (Guests who are not in line to check in by 7:10 pm cannot be accommodated) WHERE&nbsp;| Crudo, 78 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113 (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/pwheVS12pHer441b6">map</a>) AGE RANGE&nbsp;| 30-45: This event is centered on people ages 30-45, but we welcome guests a year or two outside of that range who would feel comfortable dating people in the above age group. If you are outside of this age range, don't worry-- we have a lot of other events on our calendar, including all-ages events, that might be a better fit!&nbsp; FOOD/DRINKS&nbsp;| Food and drinks will be available for sale! Check out the menu&nbsp;<a href="https://crudoboston.com/index.php/menus/">here</a>! PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION&nbsp;| Limited street parking and garage parking is available nearby. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS&nbsp;| Wheelchair accessible.&nbsp;For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES&nbsp;| Masking is optional, but recommended. About This Event Want to get off your dating apps and meet someone in real life, but where you don’t have to find out that every cute person at the party is unavailable? Do you think that IRL speed dating is generally awkward and weird? So do we. That’s why we’re putting a Skip the Small Talk twist on dating. Skip the Small Talks are usually **NOT** for dating, but so many of y’all asked us for a dating event that we decided to make an exception! We'll be offering "big talk" conversation prompts to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you share. There will be food and drinks for sale! Check-in for this event will begin around&nbsp;6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before&nbsp;7:00 pm&nbsp;so we can begin as close to on time as possible.&nbsp;Please note that there is an arrival cutoff, meaning that&nbsp;if you are not in line to check in before 7:10 pm, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate and we will not be able to offer refunds. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmhxMcSsdgkQYOZQZoUKC3DK511fDl3pcPyShB22W9s">Skip the Small Talk Safety Policy</a>

Skip the Small Talk Millennials Speed-Dating (Monogamous)

VENT START-END&nbsp;| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET&nbsp; CHECK-IN BEGINS&nbsp;| 6:45 pm ET (Guests who are not in line to check in by 7:10 pm cannot be accommodated) WHERE | Scholars, 25 School St, Boston, MA 02108 (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/jkdEeXwAdiKUSj7x9">map</a>) AGE RANGE&nbsp;| 30-45: This event is centered on people ages 30-45, but we welcome guests a year or two outside of that range who would feel comfortable dating people in the above age group. If you are outside of this age range, don't worry-- we have a lot of other events on our calendar, including all-ages events, that might be a better fit!&nbsp; FOOD/DRINKS&nbsp;| Food and drinks will be available for sale! Check out the menu&nbsp;<a href="https://crudoboston.com/index.php/menus/">here</a>! PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION&nbsp;| Limited street parking and garage parking is available nearby. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS&nbsp;| Wheelchair accessible.&nbsp;For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES&nbsp;| Masking is optional, but recommended. About This Event Want to get off your dating apps and meet someone in real life, but where you don’t have to find out that every cute person at the party is unavailable? Do you think that IRL speed dating is generally awkward and weird? So do we. That’s why we’re putting a Skip the Small Talk twist on dating. Skip the Small Talks are usually **NOT** for dating, but so many of y’all asked us for a dating event that we decided to make an exception! We'll be offering "big talk" conversation prompts to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you share. There will be food and drinks for sale! Check-in for this event will begin around&nbsp;6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before&nbsp;7:00 pm&nbsp;so we can begin as close to on time as possible.&nbsp;Please note that there is an arrival cutoff, meaning that&nbsp;if you are not in line to check in before 7:10 pm, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate and we will not be able to offer refunds. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmhxMcSsdgkQYOZQZoUKC3DK511fDl3pcPyShB22W9s">Skip the Small Talk Safety Policy</a>

Scholars

LGBTQIA+ Skip the Small Talk at Trident Books

EVENT START-END | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET CHECK-IN BEGINS | 6:30 pm ET WHERE | Trident Books, 338 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/YihENdP2FErFqu8N9">map</a>) AGE RANGE | All Ages: While many folks who attend our events are in their 20s and 30s, all guests of all ages will be enthusiastically welcome! FOOD/DRINKS | The entire Trident <a href="https://www.tridentbookscafe.com/menu">menu</a> of food and alcoholic as well as nonalcoholic drinks will be available for purchase, with many allergy-friendly options for food and drinks. PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | Limited parking lot spots and street parking may be available nearby, but public transportation is recommended. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS | Wheelchair accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms available, noise isolation devices used. For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info <a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES | Masking is optional, but recommended. What’s It Like? Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about? Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Wednesday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason. We'll be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge. There will be food and drinks for sale! Check-in for this event will begin around 6:30 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ststSafety">tinyurl.com/ststSafety</a>

Trident Books

EVENT START-END | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET CHECK-IN BEGINS | 6:45 pm ET (Guests who are not in line to check in by 7:10 pm cannot be accommodated) WHERE | Scholars, 25 School St, Boston, MA 02108 (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/jkdEeXwAdiKUSj7x9">map</a>) AGE RANGE | 27-35: This event is centered on people ages 27-35, but we welcome guests a year or two outside of that range who would feel comfortable dating people in the above age group. If you are outside of this age range, don't worry-- we have a lot of other events on our calendar, including all-ages events, that might be a better fit! FOOD/DRINKS | Food and drinks will be available for sale! Check out the menu <a href="https://www.scholarsbostonbistro.com/menu-scholars">here</a>! PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | Limited street parking and garage parking is available nearby. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS | Wheelchair accessible. For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info <a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES | Masking is optional, but recommended. About This Event Want to get off your dating apps and meet someone in real life, but where you don’t have to find out that every cute person at the party is unavailable? Do you think that IRL speed dating is generally awkward and weird? So do we. That’s why we’re putting a Skip the Small Talk twist on dating. Skip the Small Talks are usually **NOT** for dating, but so many of y’all asked us for a dating event that we decided to make an exception! We'll be offering "big talk" conversation prompts to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you share. There will be food and drinks for sale! Check-in for this event will begin around 6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Please note that there is an arrival cutoff, meaning that if you are not in line to check in before 7:10 pm, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate and we will not be able to offer refunds. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmhxMcSsdgkQYOZQZoUKC3DK511fDl3pcPyShB22W9s">Skip the Small Talk Safety Policy</a> Who Is This Event for? You would probably have a good time at this event if all of the following are true of you: - You are aged 27-35 (plus or minus a year or two is cool, too, and if you’re not in this age range, feel free to check out our <a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/Boston">other events</a>). - You are monogamous (polyamorous events are also often available— feel free to check out <a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/Boston">our other Boston events</a>!) - You either feel a connection to the identity of “man” and you are interested in dating women, or you feel a connection to the identity of “woman” and you are interested in dating men. Gender nonconforming folks who feel connected to one of those genders in some way are absolutely welcome. (We also host <a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/Boston">other events</a> to accommodate gender nonconforming folks who don’t feel a connection to the identity of “man” or “woman”). If any of the above statements are NOT true of you, you might want to see if our <a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/all">other events</a> are a better fit. We do our best to accommodate as many different demographics as possible given limited capacity for our speed-dating events, and we are always working to include more! Any suggestions for how we can be more inclusive? Please feel free to reach out to us at info@skipthesmalltalk.com. This event is trans-inclusive. We do not tolerate transphobia at this or any of our events. We can only accommodate a limited number of guests at this event, so please plan to grab a ticket as soon as you think you'd like to join us. Want to Attend for Free? We are proud to offer “Understudy Tickets” for free. If you "purchase" a free Understudy Ticket, you agree to show up to our event at or before 7:00 pm, check in, and wait until we assign everyone to their first table. If you are assigned to a table, that means you are welcome to participate in the entirety of the event for free! If you are not assigned to a table, it means we regrettably were not able to fit you in, and you are free to do what you’d like for the rest of the night (we recommend hanging at Tiki Rock or exploring nearby, but you’re of course also welcome to head home if you’d like). We never know in advance how many Understudy Ticket holders we will be able to accommodate, but we prioritize who we let in based on who arrives first, so we recommend checking in with us early.

Skip the Small Talk 30s Speed-Dating (Monogamous)

EVENT START-END&nbsp;| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET&nbsp; CHECK-IN BEGINS&nbsp;| 6:45 pm ET (Guests who are not in line to check in by 7:10 pm cannot be accommodated) WHERE&nbsp;| Trident Books, 338 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/YihENdP2FErFqu8N9">map</a>) AGE RANGE&nbsp;| 30s: This event is centered on people in their 30s, but we welcome guests a year or two outside of that range who would feel comfortable dating people in the above age group. If you are outside of this age range, don't worry-- we have a lot of other events on our calendar, including all-ages events, that might be a better fit!&nbsp; FOOD/DRINKS&nbsp;| Ticket includes&nbsp;$5 voucher&nbsp;that can be used for food and drinks (use code:&nbsp;STST)! The entire Trident&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tridentbookscafe.com/menu">menu</a>&nbsp;of food and alcoholic as well as nonalcoholic drinks will be available for purchase, with many allergy-friendly options for food and drinks. PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION&nbsp;| Limited parking lot spots and street parking may be available nearby, but public transportation is recommended. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS&nbsp;| Wheelchair accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms available, noise isolation devices used.&nbsp;For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES&nbsp;| Masking is optional, but recommended. About This Event Want to get off your dating apps and meet someone in real life, but where you don’t have to find out that every cute person at the party is unavailable? Do you think that IRL speed dating is generally awkward and weird? So do we. That’s why we’re putting a Skip the Small Talk twist on dating. Skip the Small Talks are usually **NOT** for dating, but so many of y’all asked us for a dating event that we decided to make an exception! We'll be offering "big talk" conversation prompts to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you share. There will be food and drinks for sale! Use code&nbsp;STST&nbsp;to use&nbsp;$5&nbsp;voucher included in the ticket price! Check-in for this event will begin around&nbsp;6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before&nbsp;7:00 pm&nbsp;so we can begin as close to on time as possible.&nbsp;Please note that there is an arrival cutoff, meaning that&nbsp;if you are not in line to check in before 7:10 pm, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate and we will not be able to offer refunds. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmhxMcSsdgkQYOZQZoUKC3DK511fDl3pcPyShB22W9s">Skip the Small Talk Safety Policy</a> Who Is This Event for? You would probably have a good time at this event if&nbsp;all&nbsp;of the following are true of you: -&nbsp;You are in your 30s&nbsp;(plus or minus a year or two is cool, too, and if you’re not in this age range, feel free to check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/Boston">other events</a>).&nbsp; -&nbsp;You are monogamous&nbsp;(polyamorous events are also often available— feel free to check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/Boston">our other Boston events</a>!) -&nbsp;You either feel a connection to the identity of “man” and you are interested in dating women, or you feel a connection to the identity of “woman” and you are interested in dating men.&nbsp;Gender nonconforming folks who feel connected to one of those genders in some way are absolutely welcome. (We also host&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/Boston">other events</a>&nbsp;to accommodate gender nonconforming folks who don’t feel a connection to the identity of “man” or “woman”). If any of the above statements are NOT true of you, you might want to see if our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/all">other events</a>&nbsp;are a better fit. We do our best to accommodate as many different demographics as possible given limited capacity for our speed-dating events, and we are always working to include more! Any suggestions for how we can be more inclusive? Please feel free to reach out to us at info@skipthesmalltalk.com. This event is trans-inclusive. We do not tolerate transphobia at this or any of our events. We can only accommodate a limited number of guests at this event, so please plan to grab a ticket as soon as you think you'd like to join us. Want to Attend for Free? We are proud to offer “Understudy Tickets” for free. If you "purchase" a free Understudy Ticket, you agree to show up to our event at or before 7:00 pm, check in, and wait until we assign everyone to their first table. If you are assigned to a table, that means you are welcome to participate in the entirety of the event for free! If you are not assigned to a table, it means we regrettably were not able to fit you in, and you are free to do what you’d like for the rest of the night (we recommend hanging at Trident Books or exploring nearby, but you’re of course also welcome to head home if you’d like). We never know in advance how many Understudy Ticket holders we will be able to accommodate, but we prioritize who we let in based on who arrives first, so we recommend checking in with us early.

Skip the Small Talk Night at Trident Books

EVENT START-END&nbsp;| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET&nbsp; CHECK-IN BEGINS&nbsp;| 6:45 pm ET WHERE&nbsp;| Trident Books, 338 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/YihENdP2FErFqu8N9">map</a>) AGE RANGE&nbsp;| All Ages: While many folks who attend our events are in their 20s and 30s, all guests of all ages will be enthusiastically welcome!&nbsp; FOOD/DRINKS&nbsp;| Ticket includes&nbsp;$5 voucher&nbsp;that can be used for food and drinks (use code:&nbsp;STST)! The entire Trident&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tridentbookscafe.com/menu">menu</a>&nbsp;of food and alcoholic as well as nonalcoholic drinks will be available for purchase, with many allergy-friendly options for food and drinks. PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION&nbsp;| Limited parking lot spots and street parking may be available nearby, but public transportation is recommended. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS&nbsp;| Wheelchair accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms available, noise isolation devices used.&nbsp;For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES&nbsp;| Masking is optional, but recommended. What’s It Like? Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about? Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Wednesday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason. We'll be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge. There will be food and drinks for sale! Use code&nbsp;STST&nbsp;to use&nbsp;$5&nbsp;voucher included in the ticket price! Check-in&nbsp;for this event will begin around&nbsp;6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/ststSafety">tinyurl.com/ststSafety</a>

Skip the Small Talk Night at Aeronaut

EVENT START-END&nbsp;| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET&nbsp; CHECK-IN BEGINS&nbsp;| 6:15 pm ET WHERE&nbsp;| Aeronaut, 14 Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/mJNCMVAca1qdTQ3o8">map</a>) AGE RANGE&nbsp;| 21+: While many folks who attend our events are in their 20s and 30s, all guests 21+ will be enthusiastically welcome! Please be sure to bring your government-issued ID, as this venue is 21+. FOOD/DRINKS&nbsp;| Beer, nonalcoholic beverages, Venezuelan food from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.carolicious.net/#menu">Carolicious</a>&nbsp;(with allergy-friendly options), and gourmet chocolate will be for sale. PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION&nbsp;| Limited parking lot spots and street parking may be available nearby, but public transportation is recommended. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS&nbsp;| Wheelchair accessible, gender-affirming bathrooms available, 21+ with government-issued ID’s required, optional noise isolation devices used. For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES&nbsp;| Masking is optional, but recommended. What’s It Like? Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about? Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Monday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason. We'll be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge. There will be food and beer for sale! Check-in&nbsp;for this event will begin around&nbsp;6:15 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 6:30 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/ststSafety">tinyurl.com/ststSafety</a>

Aeronaut

Millennials Speed-Dating (Monogamous)

EVENT START-END&nbsp;| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET&nbsp; CHECK-IN BEGINS&nbsp;| 6:45 pm ET (Guests who are not in line to check in by 7:10 pm cannot be accommodated) WHERE&nbsp;| McCarthy's, (Upstairs), 1920 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140 (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/88YTArjbXsNSRp9c6">map</a>) AGE RANGE&nbsp;| 30-45: This event is centered on people ages 30-45, but we welcome guests a year or two outside of that range who would feel comfortable dating people in the above age group. If you are outside of this age range, don't worry-- we have a lot of other events on our calendar, including all-ages events, that might be a better fit! Please be sure to bring your government-issued ID, as this venue is 21+. FOOD/DRINKS&nbsp;| Delicious food and drinks (alchohol and nonalcoholic) will be available for sale, so come hungry and thirsty! PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION&nbsp;| Accessible via public transportation. 3 mins from the Porter Square T Stop. Limited street parking available nearby. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS&nbsp;| Wheelchair accessible.&nbsp;For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES&nbsp;| Masking is optional, but recommended. About This Event Want to get off your dating apps and meet someone in real life, but where you don’t have to find out that every cute person at the party is unavailable? Do you think that IRL speed dating is generally awkward and weird? So do we. That’s why we’re putting a Skip the Small Talk twist on dating. Skip the Small Talks are usually **NOT** for dating, but so many of y’all asked us for a dating event that we decided to make an exception! We'll be offering "big talk" conversation prompts to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you share. There will be food and drinks for sale!&nbsp; Check-in for this event will begin around&nbsp;6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before&nbsp;7:00 pm&nbsp;so we can begin as close to on time as possible.&nbsp;Please note that there is an arrival cutoff, meaning that&nbsp;if you are not in line to check in before 7:10 pm, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate and we will not be able to offer refunds. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmhxMcSsdgkQYOZQZoUKC3DK511fDl3pcPyShB22W9s">Skip the Small Talk Safety Policy</a>

McCarthy's

All Women’s Skip the Small Talk Night

EVENT START-END&nbsp;| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET&nbsp; CHECK-IN BEGINS&nbsp;| 6:45 pm ET WHERE&nbsp;| Trident Books, 338 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/YihENdP2FErFqu8N9">map</a>) AGE RANGE&nbsp;| All Ages: While many folks who attend our events are in their 20s and 30s, all guests of all ages will be enthusiastically welcome!&nbsp; FOOD/DRINKS&nbsp;| Ticket includes&nbsp;$5 voucher&nbsp;that can be used for food and drinks (use code:&nbsp;STST)! The entire Trident&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tridentbookscafe.com/menu">menu</a>&nbsp;of food and alcoholic as well as nonalcoholic drinks will be available for purchase, with many allergy-friendly options for food and drinks. PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION&nbsp;| Limited parking lot spots and street parking may be available nearby, but public transportation is recommended. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS&nbsp;| Wheelchair accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms available, noise isolation devices used.&nbsp;For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES&nbsp;| Masking is optional, but recommended. What’s It Like? Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about? Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Wednesday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason. We'll be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge. There will be food and drinks for sale! Use code&nbsp;STST&nbsp;to use&nbsp;$5&nbsp;voucher included in the ticket price! Check-in&nbsp;for this event will begin around&nbsp;6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/ststSafety">tinyurl.com/ststSafety</a>

EVENT START-END&nbsp;| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET&nbsp; CHECK-IN BEGINS&nbsp;| 6:45 pm ET (Guests who are not in line to check in by 7:10 pm cannot be accommodated) WHERE&nbsp;| Scholars, 25 School St, Boston, MA 02108 (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/TNH19c6Pu4QU9c3P8">map</a>) AGE RANGE&nbsp;| 30s: This event is centered on people in their 30s, but we welcome guests a year or two outside of that range who would feel comfortable dating people in the above age group. If you are outside of this age range, don't worry-- we have a lot of other events on our calendar, including all-ages events, that might be a better fit!&nbsp; FOOD/DRINKS&nbsp;| Food and drinks will be available for sale! Check out the menu&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scholarsbostonbistro.com/#menu-scholars-section">here</a>! PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION&nbsp;| Public transportation recommended. Easily accessible by Park Street on the Green and Red Line and State St on the Orange Line. Nearby parking garages include Pi Alley Parking and 51 Province Street Parking. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS&nbsp;| Wheelchair accessible.&nbsp;For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES&nbsp;| Masking is optional. About This Event Want to get off your dating apps and meet someone in real life, but where you don’t have to find out that every cute person at the party is unavailable? Do you think that IRL speed dating is generally awkward and weird? So do we. That’s why we’re putting a Skip the Small Talk twist on dating. Skip the Small Talks are usually **NOT** for dating, but so many of y’all asked us for a dating event that we decided to make an exception! We'll be offering "big talk" conversation prompts to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you share. There will be food and drinks for sale! Check-in for this event will begin around&nbsp;6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before&nbsp;7:00 pm&nbsp;so we can begin as close to on time as possible.&nbsp;Please note that there is an arrival cutoff, meaning that&nbsp;if you are not in line to check in before 7:10 pm, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate and we will not be able to offer refunds. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmhxMcSsdgkQYOZQZoUKC3DK511fDl3pcPyShB22W9s">Skip the Small Talk Safety Policy</a> Who Is This Event for? You would probably have a good time at this event if&nbsp;all&nbsp;of the following are true of you: -&nbsp;You are in your 30s&nbsp;(plus or minus a year or two is cool, too, and if you’re not in this age range, feel free to check out our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/Boston">other events</a>).&nbsp; -&nbsp;You are monogamous&nbsp;(polyamorous events are also often available— feel free to check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/Boston">our other Boston events</a>!) -&nbsp;You either feel a connection to the identity of “man” and you are interested in dating women, or you feel a connection to the identity of “woman” and you are interested in dating men.&nbsp;Gender nonconforming folks who feel connected to one of those genders in some way are absolutely welcome. (We also host&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/Boston">other events</a>&nbsp;to accommodate gender nonconforming folks who don’t feel a connection to the identity of “man” or “woman”). If any of the above statements are NOT true of you, you might want to see if our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/all">other events</a>&nbsp;are a better fit. We do our best to accommodate as many different demographics as possible given limited capacity for our speed-dating events, and we are always working to include more! Any suggestions for how we can be more inclusive? Please feel free to reach out to us at info@skipthesmalltalk.com. This event is trans-inclusive. We do not tolerate transphobia at this or any of our events. We can only accommodate a limited number of guests at this event, so please plan to grab a ticket as soon as you think you'd like to join us. Want to Attend for Free? We are proud to offer “Understudy Tickets” for free. If you "purchase" a free Understudy Ticket, you agree to show up to our event at or before 7:00 pm, check in, and wait until we assign everyone to their first table. If you are assigned to a table, that means you are welcome to participate in the entirety of the event for free! If you are not assigned to a table, it means we regrettably were not able to fit you in, and you are free to do what you’d like for the rest of the night (we recommend hanging at Scholars or exploring nearby, but you’re of course also welcome to head home if you’d like). We never know in advance how many Understudy Ticket holders we will be able to accommodate, but we prioritize who we let in based on who arrives first, so we recommend checking in with us early.

30s Speed-Dating (Monogamous)

EVENT START-END&nbsp;| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET&nbsp; CHECK-IN BEGINS&nbsp;| 6:45 pm ET (Guests who are not in line to check in by 7:10 pm cannot be accommodated) WHERE&nbsp;| Trident Books, 338 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/YihENdP2FErFqu8N9">map</a>) AGE RANGE&nbsp;| 30s: This event is centered on people in their 30s, but we welcome guests a year or two outside of that range who would feel comfortable dating people in the above age group. If you are outside of this age range, don't worry-- we have a lot of other events on our calendar, including all-ages events, that might be a better fit!&nbsp; FOOD/DRINKS&nbsp;| Ticket includes&nbsp;$5 voucher&nbsp;that can be used for food and drinks (use code:&nbsp;STST)! The entire Trident&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tridentbookscafe.com/menu">menu</a>&nbsp;of food and alcoholic as well as nonalcoholic drinks will be available for purchase, with many allergy-friendly options for food and drinks. PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION&nbsp;| Limited parking lot spots and street parking may be available nearby, but public transportation is recommended. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS&nbsp;| Wheelchair accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms available, noise isolation devices used.&nbsp;For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES&nbsp;| Masking is optional, but recommended. About This Event Want to get off your dating apps and meet someone in real life, but where you don’t have to find out that every cute person at the party is unavailable? Do you think that IRL speed dating is generally awkward and weird? So do we. That’s why we’re putting a Skip the Small Talk twist on dating. Skip the Small Talks are usually **NOT** for dating, but so many of y’all asked us for a dating event that we decided to make an exception! We'll be offering "big talk" conversation prompts to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you share. There will be food and drinks for sale! Use code&nbsp;STST&nbsp;to use&nbsp;$5&nbsp;voucher included in the ticket price! Check-in for this event will begin around&nbsp;6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before&nbsp;7:00 pm&nbsp;so we can begin as close to on time as possible.&nbsp;Please note that there is an arrival cutoff, meaning that&nbsp;if you are not in line to check in before 7:10 pm, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate and we will not be able to offer refunds. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here:&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fmhxMcSsdgkQYOZQZoUKC3DK511fDl3pcPyShB22W9s">Skip the Small Talk Safety Policy</a>

EVENT START-END | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET  CHECK-IN BEGINS | 6:45 pm ET WHERE | Trident Books, 338 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/YihENdP2FErFqu8N9">map</a>) AGE RANGE | All Ages: While many folks who attend our events are in their 20s and 30s, all guests of all ages will be enthusiastically welcome!  FOOD/DRINKS | Ticket includes $5 voucher that can be used for food and drinks (use code: STST)! The entire Trident <a href="https://www.tridentbookscafe.com/menu">menu</a> of food and alcoholic as well as nonalcoholic drinks will be available for purchase, with many allergy-friendly options for food and drinks. PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | Limited parking lot spots and street parking may be available nearby, but public transportation is recommended. ACCESSIBILITY &amp; OTHER VENUE DETAILS | Wheelchair accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms available, noise isolation devices used. For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info <a href="https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/accessibility-and-safety">here</a>. COVID-19 PROCEDURES | Masking is optional, but recommended. What’s It Like? Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about? Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Wednesday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason. We'll be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge. There will be food and drinks for sale! Use code STST to use $5 voucher included in the ticket price! Check-in for this event will begin around 6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/ststSafety">tinyurl.com/ststSafety</a>

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