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⛓️Leatherqueer speed dating coming for you⛓️
Ages 25+, 2 rounds, and an after party!
I have been sitting on a really fun announcement but it’s time to hatch the egg! Lee and I are partnering up with two of my lovely Queer Yenta catches Iris (aka DJ Kingfish) & Teal (aka DJ Nautilus) to offer a night of LEATHERQUEER SPEED DATING on Saturday, February 21st! Freaky freaks, come through!!!

registration link: https://www.jotform.com/form/260178056625156
This event is for queer & trans people ages 25-99 who are seeking to expand or broaden their connections within the leather community. If this does not describe you, please stay tuned for other upcoming Queer Yenta events that fit what you're looking for!
Saturday, February 21st, 2025
at De La Luz, 114 Race St, Holyoke, MA
SPEED DATING ROUND 1 (MASK OPTIONAL) 5:00-5:30pm Doors / Check-In 5:30-7:00pm Speed Dating | SPEED DATING ROUND 2 (MASK REQUIRED) 7:00-7:30pm Doors / Check-In 7:30-9:00pm Speed Dating |
AFTER PARTY SOCIAL (MASK REQUIRED)
9:00-11:00pm Bootblacking, demos, dancing, cruising ;)
*Note: This is not a play party. Dress code is better than street legal when outside; once inside, fly your freak flag but cover your bits (leather, lace, latex encouraged).
TICKET INFO
Limited space available; please fill out the registration form to sign up: https://www.jotform.com/form/260178056625156. Form responses are end-to-end encrypted, and we value your data privacy.
Speed dating tickets are $20 each. There is a $5 cover for the after-party social (waived for speed daters). Sliding scale for anyone who needs, NOTAFLOF! You are welcome to attend both parts of the night or just one!
Advance payment required to confirm your spot: @queeryenta on Venmo or $queeryenta on Cashapp. Please put a black heart emoji 🖤 in the comment.
ACCESS INFO
Wheelchair-accessible venue
Please refrain from wearing cologne, perfume or other heavily scented products.
Round 1 is mask optional and Round 2 is mask required. Please be mindful that Round 2 is intended for people who regularly mask to meet other people who regularly mask.
We will do our best to facilitate volume resets but please note that speed dating gets very loud with lots of people talking at once.
Everyone will have a seat for the majority of speed dating. Half of the group will remain seated in one spot during speed dating and the other half will rotate.
Gender-neutral bathrooms
Alcohol & NA drinks available for purchase