# Event Details - **Event Name**: Gay Men's Speed Dating @ Blackbird Books and Coffee - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a fun evening of mingling and quick chats at the Gay Men's Speed Dating event - who knows, you might meet your match!About this EventCome join us for Gay Men's Speed Dating at Blackbird Books and Coffee, where you can date new people in a fun and relaxed environment!Join us for a cozy night of Gay Men's Speed Dating at Blackbird Books and Coffee in downtown Raleigh, hosted by queer people for queer people. ?The goal is queer romance, but we recognize not everyone will click, so friendship matches are an option as well! We are excited to build queer community in a relaxed, inclusive setting.What: This event will consist of 5 minute rounds of speed dating in which you will meet 10+ people. You will be provided match cards as well as conversation prompts if needed. If two people select each other in either the Romantic or Frienship category, we’ll share contact info via email after the event.Who: This event is for Gay male identifying people 21+ (Trans, NB, & gender-diverse inclusive)Where: Blackbird Books & Coffee 323 Blake St. Raleigh, NCWhen: Event starts shortly after 7PM, event runs 2 hoursTickets: Sliding scale $10-$20Questions? Check out our FAQ.Spots are limited — reserve early! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/gay-mens-speed-dating-blackbird-books-and-coffee/100001977139572685 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Raleigh - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Blackbird Books and Coffee - **lat**: 35.7761594 - **long**: -78.63559599999999 - **full address**: Blackbird Books and Coffee, 323 Blake Street, Raleigh, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Gay Men's Speed Dating @ Blackbird Books and Coffee - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e4f8e0a4a857ba4bef808efea6c6e527cf4988f3a775b762bdaebd791e5c2992-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f1e9-gmir.jpg?v=1765478836 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Gay Men's Speed Dating @ Blackbird Books and Coffee being held? - **A:** Gay Men's Speed Dating @ Blackbird Books and Coffee takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Blackbird Books and Coffee, 323 Blake Street, Raleigh, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Gay Men's Speed Dating @ Blackbird Books and Coffee? - **A:** Ticket prices for Gay Men's Speed Dating @ Blackbird Books and Coffee range from USD 13 to USD 23 depending on the ticket type. 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