About this Event
Join us on the last Friday of every month for Queer Speed Date, a fun and safe space to create queer community in all its forms. Unlike hetero speed date, queer speed date celebrates all forms of relationships: friendships, platonic partnerships, romantic relationships, sexual partnerships, family groups, polycules, and more.
How it works
Read the book of the month, come to Under the Umbrella, and strike up conversation with new people! Purchasing the monthly book pick or even reading it is not required. This event also features the Queer Speed Date conversation cards to get the banter flowing.
*This is an 18+ event*
*Masks are required*
Cost
- Buy a Book Ticket (comes with a copy of the book of the month from Under the Umbrella)
OR
- Buy a sliding scale General Admission ticket from $5-10 (use the promo code speedslide for the $5 ticket)
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Masks are required
- Water will be provided and additional snacks and drinks are available, which means individuals may be unmasked for short amounts of times while eating and drinking during the event. Please plan according to your level of safety.
- This event requires standing up and sitting down every 4 minutes. If you require any accessibility accomodations, please reach out to [email protected].
- 18+ ONLY
- This event starts at 6 pm! It requires logistical planning based on the number of people who show up. If you show up later than 6:15, we may not be able to accommodate you. No refunds for late arrivals.
- The event ends at 8 pm. Guests are expected to stay for the full duration.
2026 Book Schedule
January | Never Whistle At Night ed by. Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
February | Necessary Fiction by Eloghosa Osunde
March | The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzimons
April | Time Is A Mother by Ocean Vuong
May | Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
June | Ace by Angela Chen
July | The Secret Summer Promise by Keah Brown
August | Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H
September | The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonido Reyes
October | The Case of Elmwood Ranch by Deanna Grey
November | Making Love with the Land by Joshua Whitehead
December | It's a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson
Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Follow the official account on Instagram for updates: Instagram.com/speedyqueers
For questions, email [email protected] or contact them via Instagram
Event venue & nearby stays
Under the Umbrella Bookstore and Cafe, 511 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, United States
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