Date: Wed, Sep 9, 2026
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Venue: Blackbird Books & Coffee, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
A place for those who are exploring their identity to get peer support, learn and engage in discussion, and play games in a low-pressure environment. This program serves ages 13-18.
Family · Raleigh
“Drop your teen off and grab a coffee nearby while they connect with peers.”
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Queer Youth Coffee House Pop-Up: Raleigh runs Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 5pm to 7pm.
Blackbird Books & Coffee is at 323 Blake St., Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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