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Famous Autostraddlers Will Host Queer Ladies Speed-Dating at Strand

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Once upon a time, Strand Bookstore hosted a Queer Ladies Speed-Dating event, and it was predictably awesome. That's because it's a proven fact that when you combine queer ladies, good books, and free wine, things cannot be bad. So what would you do if I told you that Queer Ladies Speed Dating is happening again, only this time, it's going to be even better? You would say, "How?! How can it possibly get any better?"

Drumroll, please.

Autostraddle's very own Gabby Rivera and Carly Usdin will MC Queer Ladies Speed-Dating at the Strand on August 15, which is exactly six days away. Start planning your outfit and winking at yourself in the mirror to inspire confidence, because Carly told me that while the plan for the evening is currently top secret, it is guaranteed to be awesome.

Maybe Gabby will read poetry and Carly will spin tunes. Maybe they'll make jokes. Anything could happen!

Queer females of all ages and identifications are welcome, and the Strand website promises the event is "THE best place in town to meet other ladies if you’re new to the city, are looking to build your queer circle, or just want that final summer fling." (That final summer fling!) Plus, you guys: Gabby and Carly will be there. Hosting. Did you know that Gabby co-ran a "Picking Up Chicks" workshop at A-Camp and Carly is one half of the cutest couple ever? I know. These guys are experts. I want to go and I'm not even single.

Queer Ladies Speed-Dating at the Strand will take place on Wednesday, August 15 from 7pm-8:30pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of event, and are available for purchase here. Strand Bookstore is located at 828 Broadway; the event will be held in the 3rd floor Rare Book Room. Remember: there will be free wine.

39 responses to “Famous Autostraddlers Will Host Queer Ladies Speed-Dating at Strand”

  1. MiGuo

    /sighs/ JUST WHEN I’M OUT OF THE COUNTRY D:
    hopefully there will be a 3rd one? XD

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  2. The Lingerie Lesbian

    I *almost* wish I was single JUST so I could go to this event. A bookshop seems like the perfect place for speed dating given that books are are my favorite things ever (although they share that top spot with lingerie… and other queer ladies. It’s crowded up there at the top).

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  3. Natasiarose

    Can taken lesbians go to drink wine and look at books too? Maybe try to stop the daters from running out to rent uhauls later?

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    1. Lisa

      Ha! Yes, ladies who aren’t looking for a date can come by for the wine, the books, and new friends!

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  4. Laura

    What city???!!!!

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    1. Robin

      New York!

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  5. Rachel

    I went last time, and I just registered to go again! 2 points for finding love at The Strand!

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  6. Rachel

    I wish I could go, Im kinda stuck in Virginia. :-(

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  7. Maree

    So. Fucking. There. Sofuckingthere.

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  8. JMo

    More sadness about no longer living in NYC. Nothing this cool would ever happen in LA. For starters, we would need a real bookstore. :(

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  9. Andi

    I wish I could go! I live in Michigan…which is close by, but not close enough…I so would have saved up to go if I would have known about this sooner. If it happens again I am so in!

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  10. Rachel R.

    Ohhh, I so want to go. I’ve been single for TOO long. Too bad I’m a five hour drive away.

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  11. vanessa

    NORTH CAROLINA! DO THIS IN NORTH CAROLINA!

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  12. Malaika

    There are days when I really want to move to New York.

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  13. Caitlin

    Noooo, I have never wanted to live in New York more!

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  14. gabrielle

    wait, so does this mean no one’s gonna be there? —sads—

    also, V please where one of your purrttyy flower dresses. that is a request and a command.

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  15. gabrielle

    omg – wear – i think i get a freebie cuz I just got out of the dentist and am still numb. right? freebie.

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  16. Chloe

    I’m so there.

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  17. Freddie

    DARN. I have a date that night. With my dad. At the Public Theater. I’m cool.

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  18. Angela

    NOOOOOOO I’m going to be in the city this weekend and leaving Sunday!!! DAMN IT.

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  19. bra

    I was going to go then I agreed to going on a vacay with a girl I’m dating/didn’t say I was exclusive due too much feelings & commitment issues but it is going to work out after therapy (????)…..

    WHO I MET ON AS/OKC (we both have profiles, lol) BTW!!!!!!!!!

    #u-hauling

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    1. bra

      So I feel like the AS community is with me always :D DDDDDDD

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  20. Ostrich

    All the cool things happen in New York.

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  21. Ariel

    The Strand is one of my favourite places in the world. I’m going to cry because I won’t be home till the following Sunday morning.

    Can this please happen again?

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  22. andalso

    Oh hey DC Autostraddlers! We for real need to do this. Maybe at Kramers?

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    1. Amanda

      I would love for something like this in DC. I think Kramers would be a good spot.

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  23. J

    arghhh why does this have to happen after i moved to sf!??! so sad.

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  24. Triszh

    I was so sad that I missed the first one because I was on vacation, but I’m so happy now because there’s going to be another one! <3

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  25. Josselyn

    in there like swimwear

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  26. Tiara

    Cupcakes Women. Sex. Books. Booze. Poetry. I am so in ;)

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  27. Mandisa

    I want to go! But even though I’m in NY, all my queer buddies are married/in some sort of weird limbo with a chick that does not allow them to pursue other women or be happy … I probably need more friends :(

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  28. radseed

    i had the best time! i started off a little tipsy so i think i made a fool of myself early, but it wouldnt be me if i didnt. chatted with a few cuties as well.

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  30. chipperdyke

    !!! give more warning guys…

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