HALLOWEEN SPEED-DATING: QQD!

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QQD is eerily-accurate matchmaking for LGBTQIA+ adults in Baltimore & DMV--make new connections and get dates in person! Costumes required! Romantic Mini Dates with LGBTQIA+ folx in Baltimore & DMV--make new conections and date intentionally! Suggested ages 23-55. QQD is Baltimore's original speed dating series to match folx of all LGBTQIA2S+ sexualities and gender expressions in Baltimore who value community since March 2024, invented by commuity organizer and artist, Maria Gabriela Aldana of Art of Solidarity. Once you buy your ticket, complete Maria's match-making questionnaire as part of this dating process. Trust your gut. Put yourself out there! Waiting list opens if event sells out. Contact maria@artofsolidarity.org with questions if you don't receive your questionnaire. Follow Maria for the next QQD and community events: https://www.instagram.com/art_of_solidarity/# Below are the ground rules to participate in QQD (read carefully): 1) Any racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, or ableist behavior will not be tolerated and the person will be banned. 2) No refunds or transfers y'all. Consider upgrading to a VIP ticket! 3) All daters complete a questionnaire designed by Maria ASAP. Give it 24 hours. Check your spam folder! You will receive email reminders. 4) Please do not come if you are sick, have flu symptoms, or test positive for COVID-19. You will receive your matches over email to connect and set up dates once you're healthy-- or on your own time. 5) If you cannot attend due to illness, it is the responsibility of the ticket holder to contact Maria Gabriela to send your matches when you are feeling better. You are encouraged to set up a video chat! 6) Bring a mask. We have daters who need their dates to wear masks. If you don't want to wear one, Maria will not match you with those who need this accommodation. You may lose out on connecting with someone very special. 7) Be real. Be yourself. Daters are respectful and open-minded. If you're not feeling someone, maybe say "I'm feeling friendship" directly to them so they don't expect to date you. 8) Arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in and familiarize yourself with your matches. Once dating rounds start, listen to instructions. Based on Maria's pre-matches, find your seat based on a color-coordinated chart. If you're late, you will miss a potential match. Who wants that?! 9) Share your phone number to set up a real date! Have fun! Nervous? We will have a good time! 10) If you ever feel harassed or unsafe, please let Maria Gabriela know immediately. 11) It is not guaranteed that any dates will occur but hope you do go out! Come prepared to make a lot of cool new sexy friends! Ask for advice along the way. ;) Terms used throughout QQD thanks to: Christina Strauss, SOGIE: TERMS AND DEFINITIONS- UNDERSTANDING THE LGBTQIA2S+ COMMUNITY. https://aghope.org/en/blog/sogie-terms-and-definitions-understanding-the-lgbtqia2s-community-2022-6?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA84CvBhCaARIsAMkAvkLDdKutsgCco4anP5IG3ulHqfs7v-m6G5hzjp9K4WhzjSy3Re3UoNoaAqlLEALw_wcB

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