# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Queer Connect Social: Chapter One - An LGBTQIA+ Mixer Featuring Writers Rosie Turner & Matt Bays
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the very first Queer Connect Social ?️‍??️‍⚧️ a brand new event series created to bring our LGBTQIA+ community together.


Every Queer Connect Social will shine a spotlight on inspiring LGBTQIA+ people making waves in our community, from artists and authors to creators, entrepreneurs, organizations, and local businesses. Our goal is simple: create welcoming spaces where our community can meet, make friends, support one another, and celebrate queer talent.


For Chapter One, we’re thrilled to welcome Rosie Turner, author of Girlfriend Material, and Matt Bays, author of How to Find and Keep a Gay Man. They'll share short readings from their books + an honest, funny, and refreshingly real conversation about modern queer love, dating, and relationships. Expect relatable stories, plenty of laughs, & maybe even a few spicy tips for queer love ??


This event is hosted at Plumas & Flores, Porto’s LGBTQ, woman owned natural wine & garden bar. Their beautiful space is the perfect setting to gather, connect, and celebrate our community while supporting a fantastic local queer-owned business ?


Whether you’re happily partnered, navigating the dating world, celebrating chosen family, or simply looking to meet new people, this evening is for anyone who wants to connect with the local LGBTQIA+ community.


After the readings, stick around to mingle over a glass of natural wine or a non-alcoholic beverage, meet Rosie and Matt, get a copy of their book, and spend the evening in the garden getting to know fellow members of Porto’s queer community.


✨ WHAT TO EXPECT:
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- Meet and connect with Porto’s LGBTQIA+ community
- Live readings from Rosie Turner & Matt Bays
- A short & honest (occasionally spicy) conversation about queer love and dating
- Books for sale
- Book signing and meet-and-greet
- Natural wines and Non-Alcoholic drinks available for purchase from Plumas & Flores wine shop
- Light snacks available to order


This is a FREE community event, but we encourage everyone to support our wonderful host by grabbing a couple drinks or a bottle of wine to take home. Light snacks will be available, though we recommend having dinner before you arrive if you’re looking for a full meal.


We can’t wait to welcome you to the very first Queer Connect Social. Here’s to building new friendships, celebrating queer voices, and creating a community where everyone belongs. We hope this is just the beginning of many chapters to come ?️‍??️‍⚧️
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porto/queer-connect-social-chapter-one-an-lgbtqia-mixer-featuring-writers-rosie-turner-and-matt-bays/200030383752245
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, meet-and-greet, meetups, lgbt-pride
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 60

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Porto
- **state**: PO
- **country**: Portugal
- **location**: Plumas & Flores | Rua da Torrinha 121, 4050-611 Porto, Portugal
- **lat**: 41.15247
- **long**: -8.62013
- **full address**: Plumas & Flores | Rua da Torrinha 121, 4050-611 Porto, Portugal, Rua da Torrinha 121, 4050-611 Porto, Portugal, Porto

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Queer Connect Social: Chapter One - An LGBTQIA+ Mixer Featuring Writers Rosie Turner & Matt Bays being held?
  - **A:** Queer Connect Social: Chapter One - An LGBTQIA+ Mixer Featuring Writers Rosie Turner & Matt Bays takes place on Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Mon, 31 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 pm at Plumas & Flores | Rua da Torrinha 121, 4050-611 Porto, Portugal, Rua da Torrinha 121, 4050-611 Porto, Portugal, Porto.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Queer Connect Social: Chapter One - An LGBTQIA+ Mixer Featuring Writers Rosie Turner & Matt Bays?
  - **A:** Queer Connect Social: Chapter One - An LGBTQIA+ Mixer Featuring Writers Rosie Turner & Matt Bays is organized by Queer Connect.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Queer Connect Social: Chapter One - An LGBTQIA+ Mixer Featuring Writers Rosie Turner & Matt Bays is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Porto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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