

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Blind Date w/ A Book SWAP
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ready to swap books blind-date style? Let's mix it up and find new literary crushes together!About this EventThe Ultimate Blind Date Book Swap at The GhentReady 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:Pick a book (gently used or new).Wrap it up to hide its identity.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! **  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1a8035c0-fdc5-11f0-942f-d149ae617f16-rimg-w572-h740-dc5d0605-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/blind-date-w-a-book-swap/100001981891353389
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Norfolk
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Ghent • Self-Pour Gastropub • Roof Top Bar & Event Venue
- **lat**: 36.8682559
- **long**: -76.28902479999999
- **full address**: The Ghent • Self-Pour Gastropub • Roof Top Bar &amp; Event Venue, 319 West 21st Street, Norfolk, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: The Ghent Rooftop Bar (https://allevents.in/org/the-ghent-rooftop-bar/23322785)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Ghent • Self-Pour Gastropub • Roof Top Bar &amp; Event Venue, 319 West 21st Street, Norfolk, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Ghent Rooftop Bar
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Blind Date w/ A Book SWAP ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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