Brooklyn Speed Dating for Black Women & Men of All Backgrounds | Ages 28–46

About this event

Meet Real Brooklyn Singles Face-to-Face!

Looking to meet someone special in New York City?

Join us for a fun, relaxed speed dating experience for Black women and men of all backgrounds, ages 28–46, at Lovejoys in Brooklyn! Enjoy 15+ mini-dates in one evening, have real conversations, and discover genuine chemistry without endless swiping or texting.

Forget dating apps, filters, and algorithms. This is your chance to meet real people, make meaningful connections, and maybe find someone special.

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❤️ What to Expect

Meet Black women and men who are genuinely interested in dating them through a series of short, one-on-one speed dates.

Each conversation lasts approximately 3–5 minutes, giving you enough time to introduce yourselves, feel the chemistry, and decide whether you'd like to stay connected.

You'll rotate through different participants throughout the evening, making it easy to meet new people in a friendly, organized atmosphere.

After the speed dating rounds, enjoy relaxed mingling and drinks. Continue conversations with people you liked or meet someone new.

⭐ Why You'll Love It

- Enjoy 15+ mini-dates in one evening

- Meet Black women and men of all backgrounds, ages 28–46

- Enjoy real face-to-face conversations instead of endless swiping

- Experience fun, 3–5 minute mini-dates

- Meet multiple people without weeks of messaging

- Choose who receives your contact information

- Enjoy drinks and relaxed mingling after speed dating

- Friendly host guiding you throughout the event

- Most guests attend solo, making it easy to meet new people

💬 How It Works

Arrive and check in with your host.

Enjoy a little mingling before the speed dating begins.

Meet different singles through a series of short, one-on-one dates.

Select the people you'd like to share your contact information with.

The people you select can access the contact details you've provided.

Stay afterward for drinks, conversations, and relaxed mingling.

💕 How Connections Work

After meeting everyone, you'll have the opportunity to select the people you'd like to stay in touch with.

Anyone you select will be able to access the contact information you've chosen to share.

You decide who receives your information, making it easy to continue conversations after the event.

👥 Come Solo — Most People Do!

Most guests attend by themselves.

Our structured speed dating format makes meeting new people easy, even if it's your first time.

You'll have the opportunity to meet multiple singles without worrying about approaching strangers or starting conversations from scratch.

⚖️ Balanced Dating Experience

We do our best to maintain a balanced mix of men and women.

Ticket availability may be limited by gender to create a better experience for everyone.

🍸 Stay for Drinks & Mingling

The fun continues after speed dating!

Stay for drinks, reconnect with someone you enjoyed meeting, or continue conversations with other singles.

Sometimes the best connections happen after the speed dating rounds.

💎 Looking for Something More Personalized?

You can also join our NYC Matchmaking List for FREE!

Tell us a little about yourself and who you'd like to meet. If we find someone who may be a good fit, we may reach out with a potential introduction.

Look for FREE — Join Our NYC Matchmaking List | NOT AN EVENT TICKET when registering.

Joining is completely free. Introductions are not guaranteed, and this option does not include admission to the event.