For Acadiana-area singles looking to meet new people, this in-person event offers the opportunity to make connections without downloading an app first.
“Pitch-A-Friend” was founded in Philadelphia in 2022 as a way to help people meet each other in a welcoming, positive environment. The structure is simple — people sign up to give 3 to 5 minute presentations on their single friends, in the hopes of sparking genuine connections between people who might not otherwise meet.
Lafayette resident Ruth Morrongiello started an Acadiana chapter of Pitch-A-Friend this year, with a launch event at The Tap Room Youngsville on Oct. 28. The well-attended evening sparked a second night of pitches at Youngsville’s Black Bull sports bar on Nov. 11, and this week, Pitch-A-Friend will debut at Artmosphere in Lafayette on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
Participants can sign up to pitch at upcoming events online with a $5 commitment fee. Pitches must be submitted beforehand and follow event guidelines, which include keeping pitches positive, clean and short…