Blind Date w/ A Book SWAP

Schedule

Thu Feb 19 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Ghent • Self-Pour Gastropub • Roof Top Bar & Event Venue | Norfolk, VA

Advertisement
Ready to swap books blind-date style? Let's mix it up and find new literary crushes together!
About this Event

The Ultimate Blind Date Book Swap at The Ghent

Ready for a plot twist?

We are turning the traditional book club on its head. Join us at The Ghent—Norfolk’s premier self-pour gastropub—for a night of mystery, mingling, and unwrapping.

Here is the deal: Everyone brings a wrapped book. No titles visible. No cover art. Just a few scribbled hints on the packaging to guide your choice. It’s a literary white elephant exchange where everyone walks away a winner.

Why You Should Come:

  • Discover Hidden Gems: Break out of your reading rut by picking a book based on "vibes" alone.
  • Meet Your People: Connect with local book lovers in a relaxed, buzz-worthy atmosphere.
  • The Views: Enjoy the best rooftop in Ghent while you secure your next winter read.

How to Prep:

  1. Pick a book (gently used or new).
  2. Wrap it up to hide its identity.
  3. Write the Genre + 3 teaser words on the front (e.g., "Thriller, Plot Twist, secluded island").


** We will have paper and supplies for those that still need to wrap their books! **


Event Photos
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

The Ghent • Self-Pour Gastropub • Roof Top Bar & Event Venue, 319 West 21st Street, Norfolk, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
The Ghent Rooftop Bar

Host or Publisher The Ghent Rooftop Bar

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Norfolk

Holistically Reflective Leadership (HRL) Training for Urban Ministry Leader
Thu, 19 Feb at 10:00 am Holistically Reflective Leadership (HRL) Training for Urban Ministry Leader

Mission Church

WORKSHOPS
Norfolk & Southside Coffee Connections
Thu, 19 Feb at 10:30 am Norfolk & Southside Coffee Connections

1683 Morris St Building J-50, Norfolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23511

KIDS
Norfolk Residents Renter's Education Clinic
Thu, 19 Feb at 12:00 pm Norfolk Residents Renter's Education Clinic

Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library

WORKSHOPS
Direct Connect Networking at Floors Direct
Thu, 19 Feb at 03:30 pm Direct Connect Networking at Floors Direct

5888 Curlew Dr

Fashion Show: Model Call \u2728
Thu, 19 Feb at 06:30 pm Fashion Show: Model Call ✨

5957 E Virginia Beach Blvd

FASHION ART
Chicago - The Musical
Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm Chicago - The Musical

Chrysler Hall

LIVE-MUSIC
The Lovves
Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm The Lovves

The Annex - VA

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
The American Dream, Scaled: How a Migrant Worker Became a Tech Titan
Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 am The American Dream, Scaled: How a Migrant Worker Became a Tech Titan

Town Point Club

BUSINESS
Blind Date w\/ A Book SWAP
Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm Blind Date w/ A Book SWAP

The Ghent • Self-Pour Gastropub • Roof Top Bar & Event Venue

ART LITERARY-ART
Sea of Stories
Fri, 20 Feb at 06:00 pm Sea of Stories

Waters Edge Winery Norfolk

BUSINESS EXHIBITIONS
"The Forsythes" Series Premiere Screening | Norfolk
Fri, 27 Feb at 11:00 am "The Forsythes" Series Premiere Screening | Norfolk

WHRO Public Media

ART PERFORMANCES
Scribes and Stories- A Black Author Showcase
Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm Scribes and Stories- A Black Author Showcase

Black on Black Market

ART LITERARY-ART
Charlotte's Web
Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm Charlotte's Web

4601 Monarch Way, Norfolk, VA, United States, Virginia 23529

Storybook Birdhouses: Waters Edge WInery
Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm Storybook Birdhouses: Waters Edge WInery

Waters Edge Winery & Bistro Norfolk, Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA, USA

WORKSHOPS

What's Happening Next in Norfolk?

Discover Norfolk Events