Skip the Small Talk
Home Shop FAQ
Book a Private Event Newsletter Event Info Blog Get Involved Contact
About Us Testimonials The Science Accessibility & Safety
All Austin Baltimore Boston Boulder Brighton (UK) Bristol Charlotte Chicago Connecticut Denver Detroit Durham Edinburgh London Los Angeles Manchester (UK) Nashville New Hampshire New York City Paris Philadelphia Portland (ME) Portland (OR) Providence Raleigh Richmond San Diego San Francisco Seattle Washington DC Online
HomeShop Connect Book a Private Event Newsletter Event Info Blog Get Involved Contact About About Us Testimonials The Science Accessibility & Safety FAQ
Skip the Small Talk
Skip the Small Talk events help strangers really get to know each other using methods grounded in psychology research.
Find Events All Austin Baltimore Boston Boulder Brighton (UK) Bristol Charlotte Chicago Connecticut Denver Detroit Durham Edinburgh London Los Angeles Manchester (UK) Nashville New Hampshire New York City Paris Philadelphia Portland (ME) Portland (OR) Providence Raleigh Richmond San Diego San Francisco Seattle Washington DC Online

Public Events

Featured
aeronaut6.jpeg
Tuesday, September 23, 3000, 6:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Narragansett Brewery, (map)
Providence
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at Narragansett Brewery: Tuesday, September 23, 3000
Tuesday, September 23, 3000, 6:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Narragansett Brewery, (map)
Providence
Tuesday, September 23, 3000, 6:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Narragansett Brewery, (map)
Providence
aeronaut8.jpeg
Thursday, September 4, 3000, 6:00 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse, (map)
San Diego
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse: Thursday, September 4, 3000
Thursday, September 4, 3000, 6:00 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse, (map)
San Diego
Thursday, September 4, 3000, 6:00 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse, (map)
San Diego
aeronaut3.jpeg
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse, (map)
San Diego
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse, (map)
San Diego
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse, (map)
San Diego
aeronaut9-cropped.jpeg
Saturday, August 30, 3000, 4:35 pm,

Open to Everyone,
East Rock Brewing, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at East Rock Brewing: Saturday, August 30, 3000
Saturday, August 30, 3000, 4:35 pm,

Open to Everyone,
East Rock Brewing, (map)
Saturday, August 30, 3000, 4:35 pm,

Open to Everyone,
East Rock Brewing, (map)
aeronaut17.jpeg
Sunday, August 31, 3000, 4:35 pm,

Open to Everyone,
East Rock Brewing, (map)
Connecticut
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at East Rock Brewing: Sunday, August 31, 3000
Sunday, August 31, 3000, 4:35 pm,

Open to Everyone,
East Rock Brewing, (map)
Connecticut
Sunday, August 31, 3000, 4:35 pm,

Open to Everyone,
East Rock Brewing, (map)
Connecticut
LGBTQIA+ Speed-DATING.jpeg
Tuesday, September 16, 3000, 6:30 pm,

LGBTQIA+, Dating,
Town Hall Collaborative, (map)
Denver
(Test) LGBTQIA+ Women Speed-Dating (Monogamous, ): Tuesday, September 16, 3000
Tuesday, September 16, 3000, 6:30 pm,

LGBTQIA+, Dating,
Town Hall Collaborative, (map)
Denver
Tuesday, September 16, 3000, 6:30 pm,

LGBTQIA+, Dating,
Town Hall Collaborative, (map)
Denver
LGBTQIA+ Speed-DATING.jpeg
Wednesday, September 16, 3001, 6:30 pm,

LGBTQIA+, Dating,
Town Hall Collaborative, (map)
Denver
(Test) LGBTQIA+ Women Speed-Dating (Monogamous, 28-39): Wednesday, September 16, 3001
Wednesday, September 16, 3001, 6:30 pm,

LGBTQIA+, Dating,
Town Hall Collaborative, (map)
Denver
Wednesday, September 16, 3001, 6:30 pm,

LGBTQIA+, Dating,
Town Hall Collaborative, (map)
Denver
heart.png
Tuesday, September 30, 3000, 7:00 pm,

Dating,
Improper City, (map)
Denver
(Test) 30s Speed-Dating (Monogamous): Tuesday, September 30, 3000
Tuesday, September 30, 3000, 7:00 pm,

Dating,
Improper City, (map)
Denver
Tuesday, September 30, 3000, 7:00 pm,

Dating,
Improper City, (map)
Denver
trident10.jpeg
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:00 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:00 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse, (map)
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:00 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Serpentine Cider and Smokehouse, (map)
trident or aeronaut 2.jpeg
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Tonic, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at Tonic: Tuesday, October 21, 3000
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Tonic, (map)
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Tonic, (map)
aeronaut8.jpeg
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at Aeronaut: Tuesday, October 21, 3000
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
aeronaut3.jpeg
Thursday, October 23, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at Aeronaut: Thursday, October 23, 3000
Thursday, October 23, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Thursday, October 23, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
aeronaut1.jpeg
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at Aeronaut: Tuesday, October 21, 3000
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
trident or aeronaut 1.jpeg
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Tonic, (map)
Washington DC
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at Tonic: Tuesday, October 21, 3000
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Tonic, (map)
Washington DC
Tuesday, October 21, 3000, 7:30 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Tonic, (map)
Washington DC
aeronaut21.jpeg
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:34 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Aeronaut: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:34 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:34 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
aeronaut2.jpeg
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 8:05 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Cyanide Cider, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk at Cyanide Cider: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 8:05 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Cyanide Cider, (map)
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 8:05 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Cyanide Cider, (map)
aeronaut5.jpg
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Dorchester Brewing, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Dorchester Brewing: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Dorchester Brewing, (map)
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Dorchester Brewing, (map)
aeronaut4.jpeg
Wednesday, October 8, 3000, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Dorchester Brewing, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Dorchester Brewing: Wednesday, October 8, 3000
Wednesday, October 8, 3000, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Dorchester Brewing, (map)
Wednesday, October 8, 3000, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Dorchester Brewing, (map)
aeronaut8.jpeg
Wednesday, October 8, 3000, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Grubstreet, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Grubstreet: Wednesday, October 8, 3000
Wednesday, October 8, 3000, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Grubstreet, (map)
Wednesday, October 8, 3000, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Grubstreet, (map)
aeronaut3.jpeg
Wednesday, October 8, 3000, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Grubstreet, (map)
Boston
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Grubstreet: Wednesday, October 8, 3000
Wednesday, October 8, 3000, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Grubstreet, (map)
Boston
Wednesday, October 8, 3000, 7:19 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Grubstreet, (map)
Boston
aeronaut20.jpeg
Wednesday, October 22, 3000, 3:00 am,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Aeronaut: Wednesday, October 22, 3000
Wednesday, October 22, 3000, 3:00 am,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
Wednesday, October 22, 3000, 3:00 am,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
trident17.jpg
Wednesday, October 22, 3000, 3:00 am,

Open to Everyone,
Truly LA, (map)
Los Angeles
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Truly LA: Wednesday, October 22, 3000
Wednesday, October 22, 3000, 3:00 am,

Open to Everyone,
Truly LA, (map)
Los Angeles
Wednesday, October 22, 3000, 3:00 am,

Open to Everyone,
Truly LA, (map)
Los Angeles
aeronaut24.jpeg
Wednesday, October 22, 3000, 6:46 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Aeronaut: Wednesday, October 22, 3000
Wednesday, October 22, 3000, 6:46 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
Wednesday, October 22, 3000, 6:46 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
aeronaut23.jpeg
Friday, October 3, 3000, 11:36 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Aeronaut: Friday, October 3, 3000
Friday, October 3, 3000, 11:36 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
Friday, October 3, 3000, 11:36 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
aeronaut22.jpeg
Friday, October 31, 3000, 1:06 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Aeronaut: Friday, October 31, 3000
Friday, October 31, 3000, 1:06 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
Friday, October 31, 3000, 1:06 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Aeronaut, (map)
Boston
trident or aeronaut 4.jpg
Friday, October 31, 3000, 1:06 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery, (map)
Portland (OR)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery: Friday, October 31, 3000
Friday, October 31, 3000, 1:06 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery, (map)
Portland (OR)
Friday, October 31, 3000, 1:06 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery, (map)
Portland (OR)
bipocEvent.jpeg
Thursday, October 9, 3000, 2:13 pm,

Open to Everyone,
El Camino Real, (map)
Philadelphia
(Test) 30s Skip the Small Talk Night at El Camino Real: Thursday, October 9, 3000
Thursday, October 9, 3000, 2:13 pm,

Open to Everyone,
El Camino Real, (map)
Philadelphia
Thursday, October 9, 3000, 2:13 pm,

Open to Everyone,
El Camino Real, (map)
Philadelphia
aeronaut21.jpeg
Friday, October 31, 3000, 7:51 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Farm to People, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at Farm to People: Friday, October 31, 3000
Friday, October 31, 3000, 7:51 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Farm to People, (map)
Friday, October 31, 3000, 7:51 pm,

Open to Everyone,
Farm to People, (map)
aeronaut20.jpeg
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 5:18 pm,

Open to Everyone,
SoCal Vibes, (map)
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at SoCal Vibes: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 5:18 pm,

Open to Everyone,
SoCal Vibes, (map)
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 5:18 pm,

Open to Everyone,
SoCal Vibes, (map)
aeronaut24.jpeg
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 5:18 pm,

Open to Everyone,
SoCal Vibes, (map)
Los Angeles
(Test) Skip the Small Talk Night at SoCal Vibes: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 5:18 pm,

Open to Everyone,
SoCal Vibes, (map)
Los Angeles
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 5:18 pm,

Open to Everyone,
SoCal Vibes, (map)
Los Angeles
Man and women smiling at event

Our in-person & online events help people get closer, faster.

Our Skip the Small Talks (or STSTs) are a great place to get out of your comfort zone by opening up and connecting with strangers (or friends if you bring 'em)! We currently host in-person events in major cities in the United States and Europe as well as online events that you can attend from anywhere.

Somerville, MA 02140,
United States
ashley@skipthesmalltalk.com
Hours
Footer links
Home about Blog event info Newsletter Signup tickets

Content © 2020 Ashley Kirsner, Skip the Small Talk, LLC