High Tide, Good Vibes: 2nd Sunday Speed Mingle

2nd Sunday Series for Local Singles & Professionals
About this Event


Where Real Connections Take Center Stage

Skip the endless swiping, superficial profiles, and digital fatigue. The 2nd Sunday Speed Mingle is an exclusive, high-energy social experience designed for local singles, ambitious professionals, and community newcomers who crave authentic, face-to-face chemistry.

Set within the coastal atmosphere of Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House, this is not a rigid, traditional speed-dating night. It is a fluid, low-pressure, IRL social networking event engineered to foster meaningful connections of all kinds—whether you are searching for romantic sparks, strong platonic friendships, or strategic professional allies.

Early Bird & Advance Registration Benefits

When you register, you receive your choice of one of the following perks:

• Bring a Friend: Bring a Wingman/Wingwoman registration for a 50% off.
• Save on Next Time: A 50% discount code applicable to your registration for the next event, valid if redeemed within 72 hours of the current event's conclusion.
• Registration for these discounts must be made on Eventbrite.com.

How It Works: Structured, Dynamic, & Zero Awkwardness

We have eliminated the pressure and formal interviews typical of standard mixing events, replacing them with a fast-paced, highly curated format that keeps the room buzzing from start to finish.

• Timed Rotations: Engage in a series of dynamic 10- to 15-minute mini-connections. This provides just enough time to feel a genuine spark while keeping the momentum of the evening moving swiftly.
• Skip the Small Talk: Forget repeating your job description twenty times. Every station features the 52+2 Conversation Starter Card Game, an innovative icebreaker designed to bypass dull pleasantries and plunge straight into intriguing, hilarious, and unexpected topics.
• Complete Chemistry Control: At the end of each rotation, you decide how—and if—you wish to stay in touch. There are no forced phone number exchanges, put-on-the-spot decisions, or awkward rejections.

Choose Your Adventure: 4 Distinct Connection Paths

Human connection is multifaceted, and your social experience should reflect that. For every individual you meet throughout the evening, you select one or more of our four connection paths to define how you would like to move forward:

• Networking (Professional Ascent): Expand your professional circle, connect with local talent, exchange industry insights, and discover prospective collaborators or mentors outside of a sterile conference room setting.
• Friendship (Social Synergy): Find your next brunch companion, trivia teammate, gym buddy, or late-night debate partner to cultivate deep, lasting platonic bonds.
• Casual Fun: Keep things light, spontaneous, low-stakes, and respectful while exploring high-energy, flexible social interactions.
• Dating (Romance & Real Chemistry): Bypass algorithm-driven profiles to experience immediate, organic chemistry and plan a true one-on-one date.

Algorithmic Compatibility Matching

To maximize your time, our system works behind the scenes to optimize your connections:

Select Your Deal-Breaker Category: Define your primary focus for the evening (Networking, Friendship, Casual Fun, or Dating).

Select Your Core Interests: Identify your passions from curated lifestyle categories, including:

• Adventure & Outdoors | Arts & Culture | Creative Outlets
• Film & Television | Food & Drink | Health & Lifestyle
• Intellectual Pursuits | Sports & Fitness | Games & Entertainment

Discover Your Matches: The proprietary Speed Mingle web app processes your preferences to reveal compatibility percentages with fellow attendees, guiding your post-event follow-ups effortlessly.

Venue & Atmosphere: Sophistication Meets Coastal Vibe

Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House offers the ideal summer backdrop for an elevated evening out.

• Exceptional Refreshments: Enjoy access to a full bar featuring craft cocktails, premium mocktails, local craft beers, boutique wine selections, and fresh small-plate oyster bar pairings.
• Curated Crowd: Meet a diverse, proactive mix of local professionals, singles, and vibrant personalities in an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals of all genders, ages, and backgrounds.

Privacy & Post-Event Messaging

Your safety, comfort, and privacy are paramount.

• Secure Post-Event Outreach: Speed Mingle never shares your personal contact information without explicit consent. Following the event, simply log into the Speed Mingle Web App to review your matches, send direct messages, and continue conversations on your own terms.
• Strict Demographics Privacy: To maintain an unbiased, safe space for everyone, specific registration data—including headcounts, exact age distributions, gender ratios, or background details—is kept strictly confidential before, during, and after the event.

Key Event Benefits

• Escape Digital Burnout: Replace screen-mediated interaction with immediate, real-world charisma and non-verbal communication.
• Build Personal Confidence: Practice active listening, quick thinking, and dynamic conversation skills in a supportive, high-energy environment.
• Effortless Icebreaking: Eliminate conversational lulls and awkward silences through structured gameplay.
• Atmosphere & Music: Enjoy great tunes, exceptional food, and an authentic social vibe designed to make networking feel like a night out.

Tips for an Optimal Experience

• Be Authentic: Genuine responses create the most impactful connections.
• Stay Open-Minded: Approach every rotation with curiosity; great connections often come from unexpected places.
• Listen Actively: Engage deeply with your partner's answers rather than planning your next response.
• Dress to Impress: Recommended attire is upscale-casual wear.

Space is strictly capped to maintain optimal rotation dynamics and equal seating distribution. Secure your ticket today, step out of your comfort zone, and let the summer chemistry take over!

Please note that the Speed Mingle is an IRL social networking event, not a traditional Speed Dating function. Our mission is to foster connections of all kinds—whether you are seeking new friendships, professional mentorship, business partnerships, or romantic sparks. We take pride in hosting a diverse, inclusive space that welcomes individuals of all genders, ages, and backgrounds.

Privacy Matters: Unlike Speed Dating events, we never share your personal information without your consent. After the event, choose how you want to connect with people and send them a message through the Speed Mingle web app.

Put down the phone and pick up a ticket! Click here to claim your seat before they’re gone.

Event Benefits

• Expand Your Social Circle: The Speed Mingle event provides a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, expand your social circle, and potentially make romantic connections.
• Enhance Your Communication Skills: The fast-paced format of the event encourages participants to think on their feet, engage in active listening, and hone their communication skills.
• Boost Your Confidence: Stepping outside of your comfort zone and participating in a new and exciting activity can help boost your confidence and self-esteem.
• Have Fun and Enjoy the Music: Above all, the Speed Mingle event is designed to be a fun experience for all participants. The upbeat music, lively atmosphere, and engaging activities create a memorable and fulfilling evening.

We match all participants in the following categories:

• Type of Connection – Friendship, Business, Mentoring, Date, Hang Out, or Casual Encounter.
• Adventure (Outside Events)
• Arts & Culture
• Creative Outlets
• Film & Television
• Fun & Games
• Food & Drink
• Health & Lifestyle
• Intellectual Stimulation
• Sports & Activities

Tips for Success

• Be Yourself: Authenticity is key to making genuine connections.
• Open Mind: Approach each round with an open mind and a willingness to learn about new people.
• Active Listening: Show genuine interest in your date by actively listening and asking thoughtful questions.
• Have Fun! Enjoy the experience, laugh, and embrace the possibilities.

Your Privacy Matters:

Attendee Privacy & Data Security

To ensure the safety and comfort of all our guests, Speed Mingle maintains a strict privacy policy regarding event demographics. We do not disclose specific registration data—including headcounts, age ranges, gender identities, or racial backgrounds—to other participants prior to or after the event. We believe in fostering a safe, unbiased environment where connections happen organically. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep our events a private and secure experience for everyone.

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Agenda

🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Check-In & Open Mingle
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Speed Mingle Time
🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
After Party Hang Out