
What weâre about
Welcome to our Food, Music and Fun and Friends social group! (FMFF); also known as Feast and Beats.
This is a community for people who love to explore new flavors, enjoy live music and participate in exciting activities. Our events range from trying out new restaurants and food festivals to attending concerts and organizing game nights. We value diversity, inclusivity and having a good time. Join us and letâs create unforgettable memories together!
A few items to note:
No Shows: Organizing events takes a lot of effort and planning. Sometimes we even make paid reservations for attendees. As such, when someone doesnât show up without updating their RSVP, it can negatively impact our ability to host successful events. To help us accurately determine attendance, please make sure to update your RSVP status regularly.
This is a common courtesy that we expect all members to follow. We monitor our events for No-Shows and will remove members who have more than three instances of not showing up without notice. Additionally, changing your RSVP to âNot-Goingâ on the same day as the event will also be monitored for repeat occurrences. After three strikes, the member will be removed from the group. Please adhere to these policies so that we can continue to grow our community and provide a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone.
No Tolerance for Bad Behavior: We expect all members to treat each other with respect and kindness. Any form of misbehavior will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal from the group. If any member makes you feel uncomfortable or disrespected in any way, please let the host know so that appropriate action can be taken.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Singles Meetup and Pitch-a-Friend :: Friend-Powered Matchmixing Mixer!Pilot Brewing, Charlotte, NC
đ¤ PitchâAâFriend: FriendâPowered Matchmaking Mixer!
âYour Friend Pitches, You Spark!â
Swap swipes for real talks and bring your best friend to pitch their awesome single in front of a crowd - just like Shark Tank, but for hearts. đ
â AUDIENCE INVITE
Whether you're pitching a pal or flying solo, come for the energy:- Enjoy feelâgood, uplifting pitches
- Play lightâhearted games
- Mingle in a friendly, inclusive crowd (yes, LGBTQ+ welcome!)
đ§ EVENT FORMAT (3 hours total)
- Pitch Showcases ( 2 hours)
- 12â15 presentations, each 5 minutes to shine.
- Short 2â3 minute on-stage interaction with the person being pitchedâfeel the energy!
- Single Mingle ( last hour)
- Connect face-to-face with pitched singlesâor others you vibe with.
- Look for green labels (open to chats) and respect red labels (need space).
⨠WHY YOU SHOULD BE THERE
- Skip the ghosting: real conversations > endless swiping.
- Instant stories & laughter: your friend gets the spotlight, you get to be the wingâperson champion.
- Designed for real connection: fun icebreakers, BBQ-style atmosphere, and no pressure vibes.
đ REQUEST A PITCH SPOT
- Fill out our online form to reserve one of the 12 coveted pitch slots. Book your slot: https://forms.gle/48oENjYXSaMq6BJE8
- Submissions close JulyâŻ24âsend slides to fmffgroup@gmail.com
- Prepare a 3â5 minute, positive, and creative slideshowâno roasts, just heartfelt hype
- Include pronouns, age, what theyâre looking for, and wrap with a final slide showing their best photo + contact info. That slide loops during the mingling hour pitch-a-friend.com.
đ§ SUBMISSION DETAILS
- Deadline: JulyâŻ24
- Send slides to fmffgroup@gmail.com
- First 12 accepted. No latecomers!
- Do not use any audio for your slides.
đ CODE OF CONDUCT
Letâs keep it respectful, consensual, and inclusive. Review the full guidelines here: https://www.pitch-a-friend.com/Ready to hype your best friendâor find your next spark?â¨PitchâAâFriend is three hours of laughter, uplifting friendship, and real-world chemistry. Come champion, cuddle, and connectâwith someone awesome. đ
Sample format for presentation
đŹ Slide 1: Cover / Intro
- Friendâs name, age, pronouns, and hometown
- One catchy tagline: âMeet Sarah: Adventure-Loving Foodie & Pun Championâ
- Keep it fun and visual!
đ Slide 2: Quick Identity Snapshot
- Profession, major interests/hobbies
- A clean, bullet-point snapshot.
- Example:
- đ§ Loves hiking, traveling, trying new cuisines
- đ¨ Amateur painter & pun enthusiast
- đś Dog lover & weekend pup-sitter
đ Slide 3: What Makes Them a Catch
- List 3â4 standout traits with one-liner anecdotes
- âEmpathetic listener whoâs been volunteer mentor for 3 yrs.â
- âCan whip up a killer ramen from scratchâinstant mood-lifter!â
- âExpert at cheering friends upâonce choreographed a surprise flashâmob party.â
đ Slide 4: Fun Facts & Ice-Breakers
- Unexpected tidbits to spark a smile:
- âHas met 5 TomâsâTom Cruise included (photo? maybeâŚ)â
- âSecret tattoo of a pineappleâbecause why not?â
- âOnce tried stand-up comedyâwould love a partner-in-crime.â
đ Slide 5: What Theyâre Looking For
- Personality + lifestyle bullet points:
- Looking for someone adventurous, empathetic, with goofy humor
- Enjoys weekend brunches, travel, meaningful conversation
- Red flags and why you should stay away from my friend:
- You talk about sports all-day
- You do not like pets
đ¸ Slide 6: Best Photo + Contact
- High-quality photo + Instagram/phone contact
- Mention this slide will stay up during mingling (per official rules)