# Event Details

- **Event Name**: May Speed-Friending Cocktail Hour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Intentional friend-making for women: speed dating-style cocktail hour for building connectionsAbout this EventWhat is Speed-Friending?Speed-Friending is a fun, low-pressure event designed to help women make real, lasting friendships. You’ll rotate through short one-on-one conversations using light prompts, then enjoy open mingling time with everyone you’ve met.Who is this event for?Anyone looking to meet new friends, build community, or connect with women in a similar stage of life. No cliques, no established groups, just people showing up with the same intention: to make genuine connections.Why Speed-Friending?Making friends as an adult can be hard. Many suggestions involve joining a hobby, class, or group where people already know each other, or finding the time to commit to something new.Speed-Friending offers an easier, more intentional alternative. You get structured conversations, shared prompts, and a room full of people who also want to meet someone new. It’s friendship without the awkwardness.What happens when I arrive?When you check in, you’ll receive:A nametagA Connection Scorecard to make notes after each conversation, a list of prompts, and the guidelines for the nightA ticket for your first drink (on us!)Then you can grab a cocktail and get settled before rounds begin.How do the rounds work?Conversations are ~6 minutes eachAfter each chat, you’ll privately mark your scorecard with one question in mind:“Would I grab a cocktail with her?” → Yes / Maybe / Not My MatchThere’s no pressure; just jot down your honest impressionsAfter the rounds, you’ll have open time to mingle and continue any conversations you enjoyed.What happens after the event?We collects all scorecards and looks for mutual matches. Within a day or two, you’ll receive an email with your matches so you can reconnect on your own.You’ll also get an invite to the next Speed-Friending night and hear about any upcoming events you might love.What’s the schedule?6:30–6:45 PM: Check-in & first drink (Important to note: being on time is really important :) )6:45–8:45 PM: Speed-friending rounds8:45-9:00: Open mingling!What should I bring?Just yourself, and maybe a phone to exchange socials with matches you meet during open mingling. Everything else (scorecards, prompts, pens, drink ticket) is provided.Is this like dating?Nope! This is not a dating event. It’s all about building friendships, finding community, and connecting with women who want the same thing.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakewood/may-speed-friending-cocktail-hour/100001987402448222
- **Event Categories**: workshops, speed-dating
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35.98, max: 35.98, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Lakewood
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pins & Needles Lakewood
- **lat**: 41.4773323
- **long**: -81.7812173
- **full address**: Pins & Needles Lakewood, 13200 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is May Speed-Friending Cocktail Hour being held?
  - **A:** May Speed-Friending Cocktail Hour takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Pins & Needles Lakewood, 13200 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for May Speed-Friending Cocktail Hour?
  - **A:** Tickets for May Speed-Friending Cocktail Hour are priced at USD 36 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 36 + USD 4 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing May Speed-Friending Cocktail Hour?
  - **A:** May Speed-Friending Cocktail Hour is organized by First Round.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** May Speed-Friending Cocktail Hour is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lakewood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If May Speed-Friending Cocktail Hour sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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