Three minutes or Less

about us

2008-09-08T13:07:00.001-07:00

We are dedicated to creating spaces in which people can meet other people.

We want to create places where people can have fun, and do something different.

We try to make our events as accessible as we can. – No one turned away due to lack of funds – Large print info sheets – Most of our venues are wheelchair accessible (Although they may not have a bathroom that is wheelchair accessible) Please contact us to confirm. – A stationary table, so that you don’t have to move from seat to seat/table to table. (Please let us know either before or at the event if you would like to use this option) – A “No Pressure to Partake Party” Clause. Suggested by and for shy people (and non-shy people). You can come and check out the event without feeling pressure to play. And if you feel like playing you can play in the ‘note passing game’. (Note passing can be played by all players.) – We try to make our events as fragrance free as we can, and will ask people to leave if they are wearing a lot of perfumes/cologne. – We put on events for a wide variety of age groups/sexualities and genders. *If you have any ideas on how we can make our events more accessible, please contact us.

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Three Minutes or Less had it’s first event, It’s A First, March 23rd, 2006.
The idea came from a lack of queer meeting spaces, and the newly single status of the event’s creator. “I had just come out of a 3 year relationship and wanted to surround myself with people who wanted to have fun and meet new people, and hey if I got a few dates out of it, that would be nice.” What resulted was an event that helped people get to know people in a different way. Other events include, On Your Sleeve, 2 in 1 Extravaganza and more…

—more to come.

Upcoming events- August

2008-07-30T21:40:00.000-07:00

We have Three upcoming events.

Thursday, August 14:
For The Love Of Bi… a Bisexual Speed Friending/Dating Event.
Come out and meet available folks who want to meet people and have fun. For the Love of Bi … is dedicated to those of us who's sexuality doesn't quite fit in one or two boxes. As always this is a Trans inclusive space, and a no-pressure to partake party.
Doors: 7:30pm. Game begins at 8:03pm. Cover $10. Jupiter Lounge, 1216 Bute St.

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Thursday, August 21.
M Hearts M! a Gay Speed Friending/Dating Event.
Come out and meet available folks who want to meet people and have fun. M Hearts M! is dedicated to males who like males. As always this is a Trans inclusive space, and a no-pressure to partake party.
Doors: 7:30pm. Game begins at 8:03pm. Cover $10. Jupiter Lounge, 1216 Bute St.

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Thursday, August 28.
It's Your Party! a Queer Speed Friending/Dating Event.
Come out and meet available folks who want to meet people and have fun. It's Your Party! Open to all genders and sexualities. As always this is a Trans inclusive space, and a no-pressure to partake party.
Doors: 7:30pm. Game begins at 8:03pm. Cover $10. Rhizome, 317 East Broadway.

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Also we are currently working on our new website...We'll post when it is all ready.

Help!

2008-07-28T19:58:00.000-07:00

We need your help!!!

Please help us promote this event, through emailing or letting your friends, crushes, friend hopefuls and anyone else you think would enjoy this event know about it!. This event needs your help, and because we really don't like using a lot of trees for promoting. So invite people, help make this night rad!

If you would like an email to forward to people, email us:

three.mins.or.less@gmail.com

How does Speed Friending/Dating work?

2008-07-20T00:32:00.000-07:00

Speed Friending/Dating is a different and fun way to meet new people.

Here’s the break down of how it works:

· You + 20(max) others arrive

· You + 19 (20 people max) arrive at the party and register. The doors open at 7:30pm and speed friending/dating begins at 8:03pm sharp. You can come even earlier for drinks/food.

· You meet with a person for 3 minutes or so and then a sound will go off.

· There is a 1 minute intermission between each meeting so you will have a chance to fill out the special *form. As well as find the next person/spot.

*The Form. The form is where you keep track of who you would like to meet again. There are a few different boxes on this form. (Friend. Date. Other. No Thanks) Fill in the boxes that apply. And place into the box on the table.

· At the end you hand in your form/number tags. Iif you don't hand it in, you don't get your results.)

· 3 Minute or Less, will then process (within 24 hours) the forms.

· People who have matching boxes filled out (for each other) will then get an email.

The email will contain contact info (that you filled out when you registered at the event) of the person who you matched with.

…And that is our version of Queer Speed Friending/Dating

PS: Three Minutes or Less does not use the straight model for speed dating; meaning you will meet everyone playing.

-3 Minutes

No Pressure To Partake Party Clause.

2008-06-15T23:07:00.000-07:00

At Three Minutes or Less we believe that everyone should feel safe and comfortable. This is why we have developed a "No Pressure To Partake Party Clause". This means you can come to the event and you don't have to partake in the speed friending/dating, but can still have some fun.

We have a note passing system. Therefore you can pass notes, or write notes to be emailed later to anyone with a number. So if you are shy, or just show up late (after the game has started) you still can play.

So come with your friends, feel it out before the game begins (8:03) and decide if you want to speed friend/date or just pass notes.

Upgrading for Unveiling in August

2008-02-27T14:40:00.000-08:00

For all you wonderful people who have been asking us, "What is going on with 3 mins?" here's your answer:

We are upgrading!!

Three minutes or Less is getting some much needed love. With every event we learn new things. Awesome suggestions have been made, more people want to play. So we are working on creating an experience that will rock your socks off, or at least make it easier for everyone to play.

So because of this there will be no events happening in March.

We will be unveiling our new game, our new look, a new logo, and if we get our way, a new website all in August. So as Spring brings bright, and new beginnings, so does Three Minutes or Less!!!

If you want to be the first to know, email us: three.mins.or.less@gmail.com

Speed Friending/Dating Extravaganza! The 2 in 1 Event!

2007-10-26T14:02:00.000-07:00

Three Minutes or Less is proud to present our biggest and best Queer Speed Friending/Dating Event Ever!

Speed Friending/Dating Extravaganza!
The Two in One Event!

This is our last event this year, so we are combining two events in one:

A “30+* for women who want to meet women” event**,

And

A “Queers who want to meet Queers” event (no age restrictions).

Both of the speed friending/dating categories are separate, but are in the same venue!

Friday November 2nd.
$5-$10 Sliding scale (no one turned away due to lack ‘o’ funds)
Registration starts at 6:08 pm and space is limited.
Speed Friending/Dating begins at 7:03 sharp
At Rhizome, 317 East Broadway
(Rhizome is a community space that has awesome food and drinks for sale)

Questions: three.mins.or.less@gmail.com

We try to make all our events more accessible, although Rhizome is not equipped with wheelchair accessible bathrooms, the venue is partially accessible. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility and this event please email us.

*We do not believe in policing ages, this is a loose age restriction.
** “Women” is a self-identified term.

2007-08-22T23:23:00.000-07:00

Our 35+ event was a success!
We would like to thank Rhizome and all the participants for making this night wonderful.

Due to the success of this event we will be organizing another one in the very near future. (Oct/Nov)

August 17th 2007- 35+ for Women

2007-08-02T23:21:00.000-07:00

3 Minutes or Less: A 35 years+, Women-for-Women Speed Dating/Friending Event!

Friday, August 17^th

Rhizome Café, 317 East Broadway, Vancouver

Registration starts at 6:30 sharp! Speed rounds begin at 7:30. (This is a no-pressure-to-partake-party)

Come by to meet other queer women*, 35 years and older, in a comfortable, non-threatening environment. [*self-identified]

By donation (suggested donation $5)

We have had many requests to make a speed dating event that is specifically for Women over 35 who would like to friend/date other Women. This is our first restricted to 35+ event. We also would like to invite all Women (35+) who self-identify as Women. This includes Trans Women 35+.

If you have any questions please email us. three.mins.or.less@gmail.com

On Your Sleeve - Friday July 13th

2007-06-26T20:05:00.000-07:00

On Your Sleeve

A Queer Speed Friending/Dating Party

Come out and meet available folks who want to meet rad people and have fun.

“On Your Sleeve” is dedicated to those of us who’s genders and/or sexualities don’t quite fit in one or two boxes.

No need to register! Just come on down…This is no pressure to partake party!

Friday July 13^th

6:33 pm @ Rhizome 317 East Broadway

www.rhizomecafe.ca

By donation, 19+

Queer Speed Friending/Dating Success Story #1

2006-03-25T21:52:00.000-08:00

I first met Leanne before QSF/D, but always wanted to be their sleepover buddy. I had a few sleepovers at their house, but never with them. We both ended up at QSF/D and I was so excited. When we got our three minutes to ‘date’ we had an instant connection. I handwrote “Sleepover buddy” on my form. That night we ended up talking… We both put “Sleepover” on our forms! So that very night we had a sleepover and the next night too!
Thanks Three Minutes Or Less!
-Devin Bot

If you’ve got a success story, or had an awesome time and want people to know, email us and we’ll post it!

It’s A First was Awesome!

2006-03-25T11:20:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who participated in Queer Speed Friending/Dating!

People were laughing and smiling, and having different and unique experiences with others. That’s what it is all about! So we are thinking about doing another Speed Friending/dating party!

We want to thank Frenchie’s Diner on Commercial and Tessa for being so rockin and allowing us to move the party there.
Thank you to Sammy and Inika for doin’ the door. Amy for rocking the whistle and keeping the pace. Leanne and Devin for Late night organizing and matching. Finally, to everyone who posted/re-posted and promoted for It’s A First! We heart all of you!

-3 mins

Official Flyer

2006-03-07T15:28:00.000-08:00

It's a First! March 23

2006-03-04T00:57:00.000-08:00

Three Minutes or Less Presents:
It’s A First!

Our 1st Queer Speed Friending/Dating night.

Come out and meet available folks who want to meet people and have fun. It’s A First! is dedicated to those of us who’s genders and/or sexualities don’t quite fit in one or two boxes. Come out and try something new with us. Because this event requires a specific number of people you must register by emailing us. three.mins.or.less@gmail.com

It’s A First!

Thursday, March, 23. 6:30pm @ El Cocal 1037 Commercial Drive. By donation. 19+