About Connecting Charlotte

Making it fun and easy to meet your people in Charlotte.

Whether you're looking for a relationship, new friends, or just a fun reason to get out of the house, Connecting Charlotte exists to help people make real, meaningful connections in person!

Since launching, we've welcomed over 5,500 guests across 110+ events, from our signature Modern Speed Dating experiences, friendship events, socials, comedy shows, and so much more.

Our events are thoughtfully designed to make meeting people feel natural and low-pressure. Using modern matchmaking technology, balanced age ranges and gender ratios, and incredible local venues, we help take the guesswork and awkwardness out of meeting new people.
Whether you come for dating, friendship, or community, we can't wait to meet you!

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Meet the Founder

Hi! I'm Nicki. 👋

Connecting Charlotte started in December 2024 because I was so tired of feeling like every new connection happened through a screen. Between working remotely, using friendship apps, and dating apps, it felt like so much time and energy was wasted.

I wanted a more intentional way to connect with people in Charlotte, so I created one.

With no formal event planning background (just a love for bringing people together), I launched our first events not knowing if anyone would show up. They sold out the first time and pretty much every event since! It's been such an incredible journey to watch this community grow and see Charlotte prioritize in-person connections again.

I've lived in several cities across the U.S. and abroad, usually not knowing anyone when I arrived. I know firsthand how hard it can be to build community, friendships, and date, which is why creating welcoming spaces where people can genuinely connect means so much to me.

P.S. You might see me (or one of our other incredible hosts) checking people in, answering questions, or running around making sure everything goes smoothly. Come say hi! 💛