Speed Friending
Join us at 400 Fairview, Fairview Market Hall for a fun-filled event where you can make new friends in a flash! Whether you're new in town or just looking to expand your social circle, Speed Friending is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people in a relaxed and casual setting.
Our event is all about breaking the ice and connecting with others through both quick, one-on-one conversations and group activities. During the first half of the event, you'll sit down one on one with roughly 8 folks for 4 minute speed hangouts.
Then after a brief intermission you'll meet up with small groups and play community Jenga together to get to know each other. Be careful which tile you pick for each one has a question or activity you must accomplish before your turn is over!
Who knows, you might just meet your new bestie or future partner in crime! So grab a drink, get ready to mingle, and let the friendships begin at Speed Friending!
Note about Safety: The Seattle Social Club takes the safety of our members and attendees very seriously. Please read our code of conduct prior to attending our events. The Seattle Social Club reserves the right to refuse entry and services to anyone for any reason, especially those who may be deemed a risk to other attendees safety.
Agenda
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM — Check In
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM — 4 minute, One on One Hangouts
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM — Intermission
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM — Jenga!
7:30 PM — Closing Remarks.
Feel free to hang around afterwards to continue chatting with your new friends!
FAQ’s
What is Speed Friending?
Speed friending with the Seattle Social Club is a quick and easy way to expand your social circle. Whether your personality shines better one on one or in a group setting there's something for everyone. You’ll start the night out with eight 4-minute one on one hangouts before jumping into Community Jenga after a brief intermission.
What is Community Jenga?
Community Jenga is a fun fast paced game where you draw a tile and answer the ice breaker question or perform the activity on the tile. You may be answering what your best hot take is or showing off the last song you played on your phone. Its a fun activity geared towards getting to know eachother.
How do I exchange contact information?
Unlike our Speed Dating events, there is no matching process. Instead participants must hand out their information to others if they want to connect with another participant after the event.
At the Seattle Social Club, we want exchanging contact information to be a smooth, awkward-less interaction. To this end, we require all participants who want to connect with others to hand out their own information, rather than asking a person for theirs. This skips the awkward interaction of someone being unsure, wanting to say no, or the feelings of rejection! It also allows the person receiving the contact information to easily consent or not to connecting and leaves the ball in their court.
We’ll have contact cards for you to write your contact information on to hand out to participants at the event.
What is the Seattle Social Club?
We're a group of friends running a Non-Profit that is geared towards solving loneliness one friend at a time! We host events around Seattle that balance dating and making friends, whether its board game nights, speed dating, speed friending, sporting events, Pitch a Friend or other fun events. Follow us @theseattleclub on instagram!
What is Fairview Market Hall?
The Market Hall at 400 Fairview hosts an ecosystem of curated local retailers in an active and open gathering place. Offering great eating, playing, browsing, or just a place to be with friends. Check out https://www.discoverslu.com/location/400-fairview/