Name: New Friend Social
Start: 2025-04-03T22:30:00.000Z
End: 2025-04-04T00:30:00.000Z
Location: Richbrau Brewing

Looking to meet new people in a fun and relaxed setting? Join us for Meet & Mingle, a singles social designed to spark connections and great conversations! Whether you’re looking for romance or just hoping to meet someone special, this event is the perfect way to connect with like-minded singles in RVA.

**The Experience:**
To make the experience inclusive and comfortable, we’ll provide **interest identifiers** (e.g., “Interested in Men,” “Interested in Women,” “Interested in Both”) to ensure everyone feels welcomed and respected.

**1-on-1 Connection Time:**
Start the evening with a guided session of 1-on-1 conversations. After each interaction, you’ll have the chance to write down a compliment for the person you met. It’s not about making a match—it’s about spreading kindness and positivity.

**Open Social:**
After the 1-on-1s, it’s time to mingle! During the open social, reconnect with people you met earlier or strike up conversations with new faces. Want to exchange contact info? Feel free to ask during this time, but please respect any declines.

Even if you don’t find a spark, you’ll walk away with great conversations, plenty of laughs, a pocketful of compliments, and a fun experience to remember!

This event is open to members of Trying to Adult RVA and non-members!

Price to join is free for premium members, $5 for members, and $7 for non-members. Spots are first purchased first confirmed. Space is limited to 50 people.

**You can purchase your ticket [here](https://tryingtoadultrva.com/event/meet-mingle-a-singles-socialmarch-29th-400pm/).**

Once you receive a confirmation email from the Trying to Adult RVA website, confirming your purchase, you are good to go. Your "unpaid" status on Meetup will not be updated until the week of the event.

Once all spots are claimed and the event is sold out, those unpaid will be moved to the waitlist on Meetup.

Parking is pretty limited in this area. There is a small parking lot on site and street parking. Ride share or the GRTC bus are always options too!

Trying to Date RVA

Sam Lydard

Cinthia 

Anthony M.

Meet & Mingle: A Singles Social

Bingo Beer Company

\*\*This event is open to members AND non-members\*\*

Calling all newcomers to the Trying to Adult RVA community! Are you eager to meet new friends and expand your social circle? Join us for our monthly New Friend Social, an informal and friendly gathering designed exclusively for those who have attended three or fewer "Trying to Adult RVA" events.

At this exciting event, you'll be greeted with an inclusive and welcoming environment where you can connect with fellow new members who share your enthusiasm for exploring the RVA area and making new friends. Whether you've recently moved to Richmond or are simply looking to expand your social network, this is the perfect opportunity to make lasting connections and build new friendships.

Our New Friend Leads and other Trying to Adult RVA leadership team volunteers who have attended multiple Trying to Adult RVA events will also join these socials and can provide guidance on other TTA events and happenings.

**Please Note**: To ensure a comfortable environment for all participants, this event is exclusively for those who have attended three or fewer Trying to Adult RVA events. If you meet this criteria, we welcome you and look forward to helping you forge meaningful connections.

This is a free event, however you will need to claim a ticket in order to attend as attendance is limited. If you can no longer attend after claiming a spot, please let the event host know via a message or comment. Last minute RSVP changes are hard to fill so please change your RSVP and notify us at least 24 hours in advance. Please make sure you read the group rules. We have a policy around no-shows!

**You can claim a ticket and confirm your spot [here](https://tryingtoadultrva.com/event/new-friend-socialapril-3rd-630pm/).**

Parking can be a little tricky in Shockoe Bottom. There is usually street parking on Cary Street or East Main Street. Please be sure to abide by posted signage.

Trying to Adult RVA

Mariah

Charles 

New Friend Social

Richbrau Brewing

Trying to Adult

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