BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:178380@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260815T070954Z DTSTART:20260926T193000Z DTEND:20260926T220000Z SUMMARY:Queer Speed Dating &\\; Friending DESCRIPTION:@ \\n \\n \\n \\n \\nLooking to meet new people in Vienna without relying on another dating app? Queer Speed Dating & \\; Friending is coming to Villa Vida Café on Saturday\\, 26 September 2 026\\, hosted by Eric BigClit.\\nWhether you are looking for romance\\, f riendship\\, flirting\\, new connections or simply an evening spent meeti ng other queer people\\, you are welcome to join us.\\nThe event creates a structured but relaxed way to meet people face-to-face. Most importantl y\\, there is no expectation that every conversation needs to lead somewh ere romantic.\\nCome as you are\\, see who you connect with and let the r est unfold naturally.\\nDate: Saturday\\, 26 September 2026Time: 19:00– 21:00Location: Villa Vida Café\\, Linke Wienzeile 102\\, 1060 ViennaPric e: €20 per person (cash\\, payable at the door)Soli tickets: AvailableH ost: Eric BigClit\\nQueer Speed Dating – Without the Pressure\\nTraditi onal speed dating often assumes everyone is looking for exactly the same thing. However\\, queer relationships and connections rarely fit neatly i nto one box.\\nTherefore\\, Queer Speed Dating &\\; Friending makes sp ace for different kinds of connection.\\nMaybe you are looking for a date . Perhaps you want to flirt. On the other hand\\, you might simply want t o expand your queer social circle and meet new friends.\\nAll of those re asons are welcome.\\nThe goal is not to force chemistry. Instead\\, the e vening gives you a chance to meet several people in a friendly\\, structu red setting and discover who you naturally click with.\\nHow Queer Speed Dating &\\; Friending Works\\nThe evening follows a structured speed d ating format\\, so you will have the chance to meet and talk with multipl e people without having to navigate a crowded room on your own.\\nAt the beginning of the evening\\, your host\\, Eric BigClit\\, will welcome eve ryone and explain how the process works.\\nYou will then take part in a s eries of short mini-dates. Each conversation gives you a few minutes to g et to know the person opposite you before it is time to move on and meet someone new.\\nDuring the evening\\, you can privately keep track of the people you would like to connect with again. This can be for dating\\, fr iendship or another kind of connection.\\nAfter the speed dating rounds\\ , you submit your choices. If you and another participant have both indic ated that you would like to connect\\, it is a match. Contact details are only shared in the case of a mutual match. Please only share the info yo u feel comfortable sharing with your matches in the registration form. \\ nThe structured part of the evening runs from 19:00 to 21:00. Afterwards\ \, you are welcome to stay at Villa Vida\\, have a drink and continue con versations in a more relaxed setting.\\nConsent\\, boundaries and mutual respect are essential throughout the evening.\\nA friendly conversation d oes not automatically mean romantic interest. Likewise\\, flirting does n ot create an obligation to share personal information\\, exchange contact details or meet again.\\nRacism\\, transphobia\\, homophobia\\, biphobia \\, ableism\\, sexism\\, body shaming\\, harassment and other discriminat ory behaviour are not welcome.\\nPlease respect other people’\\;s na mes\\, pronouns\\, identities and boundaries.\\nComing Alone? Absolutely. \\nYou do not need to bring a friend or already know people at Villa Vida .\\nIn fact\\, Queer Speed Dating &\\; Friending is specifically desig ned to make meeting new people easier.\\nThe host will guide the format\\ , while the timed conversations give everyone a clear reason to introduce themselves. Therefore\\, you do not need to figure out how to approach s trangers across a crowded bar.\\nJust show up as yourself.\\nTickets and Soli Tickets\\nParticipation costs €20 per person.\\nHowever\\, we do n ot want the ticket price to prevent someone from participating. Therefore \\, Soli tickets are available for anyone who cannot comfortably afford t he standard €20 price.\\nIf you need a Soli ticket\\, simply write this in the comments section of the registration form when you sign up. There is no need to explain or justify why you need one.\\nRegister here:\\n ! Important! \\nPlease only share information you feel comfortable being sh ared with your matches in the form below:\\nWho Can Join?\\nQueer Speed D ating &\\; Friending is for queer people who want to meet other queer people.\\nPeople across the LGBTQIA+ community are welcome\\, including p eople of different genders\\, sexualities and relationship orientations.\ \nTrans\\, non-binary\\, gender-diverse\\, lesbian\\, gay\\, bisexual\\, pansexual\\, asexual\\, aromantic and otherwise queer participants are we lcome.\\nThere is no single way to look\\, date\\, flirt\\, socialise or be queer.\\nLikewise\\, you do not need to be highly outgoing to particip ate. Speed dating can feel intimidating\\, especially if you are shy or c oming alone. However\\, the structured format means everyone is there for the same basic reason: to meet someone new.\\nAccessibility at Villa Vid a Café\\nVilla Vida Café is located at Linke Wienzeile 102\\, 1060 Vien na.\\nThe café has step-free access\\, accessible indoor seating and an accessible toilet. Service animals are welcome.\\nBecause speed dating in volves multiple conversations taking place at the same time\\, the room m ay become lively and there may be significant background noise.\\nIf you have specific access requirements\\, please contact Villa Vida Café befo re the event. 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