
skip the small talk events across new england
If you’re looking for something different to do in August, Skip the Small Talk is coming to bars, breweries, and bookstores across New England!
It’s a guided conversation event—think speed-friending vibes, but calmer and more intentional. In Boston, we even offer some speed-dating events that apply our science-backed strategy to forming connections to romance :)
You rotate through short conversations with prompts that skip past surface-level small talk. It’s structured enough to make it easy, but relaxed enough to feel natural.
Most people come alone. The crowd tends to be thoughtful, open, and just… normal humans who want more community.
Here’s the link if you’re curious:
- Wed, 8/19, Manchester, NH - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-harpoon-brewery-at-queen-city-center-wednesday-august-19-2026
- Wed, 8/19, Millennial Monogamous Speed Dating, Boston, MA - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/speed-dating-monogamous-wednesday-august-19-2026
- Thurs, 8/20, regular Skip the Small Talk, New Haven, CT (don’t come for me - CT is New England!) https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-east-rock-brewing-thursday-august-20-2026
- Sat, 8/22, 20s Speed Dating, Everett, MA - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/20s-speed-dating-monogamous-saturday-august-22-2026
- Wed, 8/24, regular Skip the Small Talk, Somerville, MA - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-aeronaut-monday-august-24-2026
- Thurs, 8/27, regular Skip the Small Talk, Providence, RI - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-long-live-beerworks-thursday-august-27-2026