03 Jul

19:30

de Ruimte

Weesperzijde 79A, Amsterdam

Tired of swiping and superficial hook-up culture? This event offers a chance to take a break from the apps and connect more openly and authentically with a range of wonderful men.

Authentic Dating for Men Amsterdam

Men-only

More info & tickets

"This has been the most positive experience I've had in meeting genuine souls with the intention of finding love/romance for over 6 years" - Charlie

Tired of swiping?
Sick of superficial hook-up culture?
Ready to meet real guys & talk about what really matters?

Here’s your chance to take a break from the apps and connect more openly and authentically with a range of wonderful men, both like-minded and different. After a sell-out event in the winter, it's returning to Amsterdam this July, in an even bigger, better location!

You’ll have several encounters throughout the night. Each will be carefully guided, inviting you to be yourself, to communicate openly, and to explore multiple layers and flavors of connection. Come spark a new summer flame! 🔥

Authentic Dating welcomes gay, bisexual, queer & trans men aged 18+, both monogamous & non-monogamous.

Is this event for me?

If you are seeking....

✨ Deep & meaningful conversations without small talk
✨ Exciting new connections, both romantic & platonic
✨ An opportunity to explore & challenge your assumptions
✨ A substance-free environment
✨ Playful & sincere communication activities
✨ Skills you can apply to your dating life beyond the event
✨ A space to simply be yourself

....then this event is for you!

What will actually happen? 🥰

You will be invited to explore four unique interactions, some of which are randomized and some of which you can choose. Each will involve a new set of instructions to help you communicate about topics that really matter to you.

Each interaction will last 10-15 minutes. At the end of each interaction, you will have the opportunity to share your contact details on a piece of paper in a way that is both cute and discrete ~ please bring your own pen!

Consent is important: you always have the agency to choose how deep you go. You will never be forced to share information that you don't want to.

The Facilitator 💁‍♂️

Laurie King

I'm Laurie (he/him), a queer British-Kiwi whose current home base is Berlin. My passion is creating spaces that cultivate healthy, thriving human-to-human relationships, helping people take off their masks, feel their sensations, and celebrate their aliveness on Earth. Since 2019, I have organized and facilitated hundreds of Authentic Relating, Dating, and Embodiment workshops in Oceania and Europe.

My training includes The Embody Lab, Authentic Revolution, Body Electric, Connection Institute, and World Peace Yoga School. I have facilitated at internationally acclaimed festivals such as Stretch and Ignite, and organizations such as ART International and Authentic Bay Area.

My workshops have sparked thousands of nourishing connections, turning many strangers into life-long friends. I look forward to holding space for you!

Testimonials

“What a wonderful workshop you ran last night. I walked away with a sense of renewed self-worth and also questioned why I don’t comfortably articulate what I want. It’s the perfect antidote to app culture” - Paul

"I love Laurie’s energy, wisdom, execution and light touch. I felt super safe to open up and connect while he was holding the space" - Juan

"Authentic Dating re-opened an old window for me in a new way. Heaps of fun too! And I did meet a very special person. Highly recommend for anyone curious and keen to connect with depth & joy" - Michael

Practicalities

Gender: Men only
Age: 18+
Language: The event will be facilitated in English, but you may do the exercises in Dutch if it is your common language.
Dress code: Whatever you're comfortable in. The venue is shoes off and seating is on the floor.
Intoxicants: This is an alcohol and drug-free event. There will, however, be plenty of tea available.