Fast Friends
Speed Friending for the Girls
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Plot Twist CLT
Finding your people in this city takes time. We are skipping ahead. One night. Guided rounds. Women in Charlotte who showed up for the same reason you did.
Claim Your SpotJuly 1, 2026
Charlotte, NC
The friend group you have been waiting for.
A Party of Eight is a women's social and dining community built around intentional connection. Connecting Charlotte is the city's top community for meeting people who actually become part of your life.
Together, we are hosting Fast Friends: an evening of guided speed friending rounds designed to help you skip the small talk and get straight to the connection. Think speed dating, but for your next best friend.
You will rotate through 12 curated rounds, meet women you are most likely to vibe with, and leave with mutual match notifications sent straight to your phone.
This event is exclusively for women. 21 and up.
"Come solo. Leave with a whole new group chat."
A Party of Eight × Connecting CharlotteWhat to expect.
Everything your ticket covers.
12 curated speed friending rounds with women you are most likely to vibe with
Matchmaking technology that sends mutual match notifications directly to your phone
A midway break built into the evening so you can breathe and settle in
Optional after party to keep the conversations going past the rounds
Guest list access so you can like anyone at the event, not just your assigned dates
Free parking and a relaxed, fun setting at Plot Twist CLT
Grab your seat before this room fills up.
Tickets are available directly below. RSVP required to hold your spot.
Two communities, one room.
A Party of Eight
Women's Social and Dining CommunityPO8 is a friendship matchmaking and lifestyle brand built around intentional community, curated dinners, and real connection for women. Eight seats at a table. Endless conversation.
apartyof8.com ↗Connecting Charlotte
Community Events and Social ExperiencesConnecting Charlotte brings people together through thoughtfully designed social events, from speed dating to friendship socials to networking. They know what it takes to build a room worth being in.
connectingcharlotte.com ↗Good to know.
It is like speed dating, but for making friends. You rotate through 12 short, guided rounds with women you are most compatible with, based on our matchmaking tech. Each conversation is just long enough to know if you vibe, and short enough to keep the energy up.
At 10:00 PM, you will receive mutual match notifications directly to your phone. Anyone who liked you and who you liked back will appear as a match.
Yes, and honestly it is the best way to come. The whole evening is designed for you to meet new people, so arriving solo means you are fully open to the experience. Most guests come alone.
Women 21 and up who are looking to meet new friends in Charlotte. Whether you are new to the city, building your circle, or simply craving deeper connection, this room was made for you.
Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event. After that, tickets are non-refundable.
Yes. Plot Twist CLT has free parking available. The address is 1518 Lyon Court, Charlotte, NC 28205.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · Plot Twist CLT · Doors at 6:15 PM
Get Your TicketA Party of Eight × Connecting Charlotte
apartyof8.com · connectingcharlotte.com
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