Rhode Island, RI
Speed dating and singles events in Rhode Island
Newport Singles runs events the length of Rhode Island, from Providence out to Newport, Warwick, South Kingstown and summer weekends on Block Island. The calendar covers age brackets from under-32 through 50s, 60s and beyond, plus dedicated men-seeking-men and women-seeking-women nights.
Speed Dating (M4M)
Speed Dating for Men Seeking Men: Cheers to Chemistry!
Wed, Aug 26 · 6:30 PM
Black Sheep · Providence
Hosted by Newport Singles View
Speed Dating (Sapphic)
Speed Dating for Women Seeking Women: VU & Me!
Fri, Sep 4 · 7:00 PM
The VU Lounge & Bistro · Providence
Hosted by Newport Singles View
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Speed Dating (25- 45) Welcome to the Jungle
Tue, Sep 15 · 6:30 PM
The Social House · Warwick
Hosted by Newport Singles View
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Speed Dating (Under 32): Extra Credit Connections
Thu, Sep 17 · 6:30 PM
Tower Hill Brewing Co. · South Kingstown
Hosted by Newport Singles View
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Speed Dating: 50s, 60s & Beyond
Sat, Sep 19 · 4:00 PM
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. · Newport
Hosted by Newport Singles View
Where events happen in Rhode Island
Recent and upcoming Rhode Island events have been hosted at Black Sheep, The VU Lounge & Bistro, The Social House, Tower Hill Brewing Co., Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co. . Operators pick rooms that are big enough to run rotations but small enough that you can still hear the person across the table.
Recently held in Rhode Island
A sense of what runs here regularly. These dates have passed, but most of them come back around.
Singles events in Rhode Island: common questions
What kinds of singles events run in Rhode Island?
Newport Singles runs events the length of Rhode Island, from Providence out to Newport, Warwick, South Kingstown and summer weekends on Block Island. The calendar covers age brackets from under-32 through 50s, 60s and beyond, plus dedicated men-seeking-men and women-seeking-women nights.
How does speed dating actually work?
You get a series of short one-on-one conversations, usually four to eight minutes each, with a host keeping the room moving. Afterwards you mark who you would like to see again, and you are put in touch with anyone who marked you back. You never have to reject anyone to their face.
Do I need to bring anyone with me?
No. Most people arrive on their own, which is the whole point of a hosted format: the structure does the introducing so you are not standing at the edge of a room hoping someone talks to you.
Who runs these events?
Events in Rhode Island are run by independent local operators, currently Newport Singles. TNFM is the platform they use for ticketing and matching, so you buy from the operator running the night.