Connecting South End: Summer Social
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Friday, Aug 7, 2026 7pm - 10pm
Location
Hoppin
1402 Winnifred St
Details
Connecting South End: Summer Social
Hosted by South End Social × Connecting Charlotte
📍 Hoppin' South End | 7-10 pm
Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to mix things up. Whether you’re looking for new friends, find community, or maybe even a lil' spark, this social is your chance to connect with fun, local people in a no-pressure, high-vibe setting! Our last event had 250+ people, and we're expecting this one to be even bigger. Filled with easy, natural ways to meet new people while having a great time.
🎯 What to Expect:
FREE drink for the first 100 people
Interactive group games and competitions, like flip cup, pong, and more - led by Lower Shelf Games
Professional photographer to update your headshot for your dating profiles, IG, or LinkedIn!
An incredible DJ
Tech to see who's single (you do not need to be single to attend - this is just an added perk for the single people!)
All-night drink specials
Table topics, connection cards, games, and activities all night - no boring small talk here
HUGE raffle prizes, giveaways, and other surprises throughout the night (i.e. a chance to win professional teeth whitening from District Dentistry, a curated date set up by Carolina's Matchmaker, and more!)
Who’s Who?
Let your wristband do the talking:
💛 Yellow = Just here for friends
💗 Pink = Single, interested in women (+friends)
💙 Blue = Single, interested in men (+friends)
💗💙 Pink & Blue = Interested in multiple genders (+friends)
Let’s have a fun August night filled with good people, good drinks, and zero pressure! Solo-friendly, group-friendly, extrovert or introvert - we'll make connecting easy.
