Our popular, sold-out themes are usually ethnic based, like Russian speed dating, Latino speed dating, Asian speed dating, and we sometimes try something different like "Speed Dating for Divorced Singles." Some themes work great, and some don't. Let  me tell you a small anecdote that you may find interesting, and that may be useful to someone starting out in the speed dating business: When we first started NY Minute Dating we tried having a "Men in Uniform" speed dating event. As the theme suggests, the event was for men who are cops, firefighters, marines, or other uniform-wearing single men, and the women who want to meet them. The problem was getting men in uniform. We had lots of women sign up, and only a handful of men sign up. We tried advertising by taking flyers to firehouses, but these seemed usually closed to the public, and we tried distributing flyers in the police stations, but we were told by a sargeant that New York state law made it a crime to solicit business in precincts. We kept trying with online advertisements, but only a handful of men in uniform signed up. So after lots of contemplation, we decided to cancel the event. That was the only event we ever had to cancel. And trust me, it wasn't because there are no cops, firefighters, or marines interested in speed dating, but because laws are made to protect these individuals from being advertised to. The few cops that we ran into on the street who we told about our event were very excited about it, and thought it was a great idea. Just wanted to point out that there are themes that may not work - but don't let this discourage you - there are lots of themes that do! 

We want to continue having great events with many new themes. Tell us what themes you think would work...We're willing to try new ideas...Post your comments with ideas and let's start discussing them...If we choose to have an event with your suggested theme, you will get a free invitation to the event!