
About us
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Whether you're new to the city or a lifelong Bostonian, this is a group for anyone who wants to explore and learn more about Boston.
I grew up in Massachusetts and I moved to Boston last year. I started this group to meet other people who want to explore the city for great restaurants, shows, exhibits, tours, etc.
There are no limits.
We can be on Newbury Street for Brunch one afternoon or hit a local dive bar in the South End later that evening.
I work in the hospitality (hotel) industry and I've learned so much about the Boston restaurant scene at work. Everyone is welcome to join.
If you're new to Boston this group is a great way to meet new people and experience everything Boston has to offer.
Upcoming events
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ONLINE FREE Saturday Night Trivia!
·OnlineOnlineJoin us for some Team Trivia on Ludio! We run the best Trivia nights ever :D Ludio (https://ludio.gg) is a videoconferencing platform with games built directly into it.
Our Team Trivia features 5 categories - the players who show up will veto 2 of them, leaving 3 categories for the game. Teams get shuffled after each category so that you get to play with as many people as possible, and a winner (or multiple winners) are crowned after each round. The game takes about 45-60 minutes; after the Trivia is over, we keep playing other lighthearted games with whoever sticks around.
If you’re looking for a more traditional Bar Trivia where you come with a team/stick to the same team for the whole game, we do those once a month for our regulars. Join our Discord (https://discord.gg/baPBbgQgBH) and ask about Bar Trivia to learn more!
We advertise this event in multiple groups and many of our regulars don’t RSVP anymore. RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we get a consistent turnout of at least 15 people.
Requirements:
- You will need a computer OR a tablet (no phones, sorry)
- You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games
3 attendees
Ladies Game Night! Card games, party games, and more!
·OnlineOnlineJoin us (Katie/Paola) for some chill time with games on Ludio! we are fun I promise :D
To join the event, go to: https://bit.ly/ladies-game-night and click “Join today’s hosted event”.
We play many different party games, word games, drawing games, bluffing games, card games, and more. Paola and I pick a few games and teach you all the rules - we try to play a few different games each time. Think Codenames, Hearts/Spades, pictionary, taboo, Mafia, etc. - something for everyone!
It’s totally fine to take breaks within the game night, join a bit late, or leave when you have to … all the games we play are short, easy, and chill!
We advertise this event in multiple groups so RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we always get a good turnout!
Requirements:
- You will need a computer or a tablet (no phones sorry)
- You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games
2 attendees
ONLINE FREE Friday Night Trivia!
·OnlineOnlineJoin us for some Team Trivia on Ludio! We run the best Trivia nights ever :D Ludio (https://ludio.gg) is a videoconferencing platform with games built directly into it.
Our Team Trivia features 5 categories - the players who show up will veto 2 of them, leaving 3 categories for the game. Teams get shuffled after each category so that you get to play with as many people as possible, and a winner (or multiple winners) are crowned after each round. The game takes about 45-60 minutes; after the Trivia is over, we keep playing other lighthearted games with whoever sticks around.
If you’re looking for a more traditional Bar Trivia where you come with a team/stick to the same team for the whole game, we do those once a month for our regulars. Join our Discord (https://discord.gg/baPBbgQgBH) and ask about Bar Trivia to learn more!
We advertise this event in multiple groups and many of our regulars don’t RSVP anymore. RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we get a consistent turnout of at least 15 people.
Requirements:
- You will need a computer OR a tablet (no phones, sorry)
- You need a Chromium-based browser on your computer (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games
1 attendee
Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous)
Short Path Distillery, 71 Kelvin St, Everett, ma, US###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/millennial-speed-dating-monogamous-saturday-july-18-2026 in order to attend###
Folk in this Meetup group get 10% off! Use code: MEETUP at checkout.
This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won't accurately reflect the actual number of attendees; typically there are around 30-40 people in attendance.
Want to get off your dating apps and meet someone in real life, but where you don’t have to find out that every cute person at the party is unavailable? Do you think that IRL speed dating is generally awkward and weird? So do we. That’s why we’re putting a Skip the Small Talk twist on dating.
We'll be offering "big talk" conversation prompts to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward.
Since this is a distillery, only spirits, cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks will be served in addition to snacks.
Check-in for this event will begin at 6:45 pm.
Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Please note that there is an arrival cutoff, meaning that if you are not in line to check in before 7:10 pm, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate and we will not be able to offer refunds.
Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: Skip the Small Talk Safety Policy
Who Is This Event for?
You would probably have a good time at this event if all of the following are true of you:
- You are aged 30-45 (plus or minus a year or two is cool, too, and if you’re not in this age range, feel free to check out our other events).
- You are monogamous (polyamorous events are also often available— feel free to check out our other Boston events!)
- You either feel a connection to the identity of “man” and you are interested in dating women, or you feel a connection to the identity of “woman” and you are interested in dating men. Gender nonconforming folks who feel connected to one of those genders in some way are absolutely welcome. (We also host other events to accommodate gender nonconforming folks who don’t feel a connection to the identity of “man” or “woman”).
If any of the above statements are NOT true of you, you might want to see if our other events are a better fit. We do our best to accommodate as many different demographics as possible given limited capacity for our speed-dating events, and we are always working to include more! Any suggestions for how we can be more inclusive? Please feel free to reach out to us at info@skipthesmalltalk.com.
This event is trans-inclusive. We do not tolerate transphobia at this or any of our events.
We can only accommodate a limited number of guests at this event, so please plan to grab a ticket as soon as you think you'd like to join us.
Ready to Skip the Small Talk With Us?
Grab a ticket since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these-- once we are out of tickets, we will NOT be able to accommodate folks at the door.
Want to check out what else is going on at Short Path Distillery? Check out their full event calendar here. If you want to be the first to hear about our events before we sell out, feel free to join our mailing list at Skip the Small Talk Mailing List Sign-Up
###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/millennial-speed-dating-monogamous-saturday-july-18-2026 in order to attend### This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won't accurately reflect the actual number of attendees; typically there are around 30-40 people in attendance.
For refunds or ticket transfers, please contact info@skipthesmalltalk.com
9 attendees
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