September 18, 2026 · RDU / Triangle, NC
Friday Night
Summit
TIME
7:00pm - 10:00pm
LOCATION
Willow House Coffee Shop, Raleigh NC
Passes are strictly limited · 18+ event
Every meaningful relationship begins with one relationship first — the one we have with ourselves.
September 19, 2026
The Day’s Rhythm
Light, learning,
and each other
Get settled, meet your people. Pop-ups launch, vendors open, and the energy starts its slow warm build.
Workshops and talks from Dr. Freedman, Reid Mihalko, Nookie, and more — running in rotating blocks through late afternoon.
Drop in and connect whenever the spirit moves you. The social floor stays warm from doors-open to dinner.
Rest, eat, and let the day settle. The night has its own gifts — pace yourself.
After dark,
your choice
The evening opens into a choose-your-own-adventure space for adults. Exploration stations, rope jams, and sensory experiences curated by locals who love sharing their passions.
Sex-positive, consent-forward, and completely pressure-free. Sample what calls to you. Bring curiosity. Bring a partner or come solo.
A space where kinky, sex-positive, and spiritually open folk can just be — without performance, without judgment.
The Evening
An Opening Worth Showing Up For
The Bliss Boogie Summit opens Friday night with something rarer than a keynote: a real conversation. Nick Blum and Dr. David Freeman bring two complementary perspectives on human connection into the same room — and invite you into the middle of it.
The evening begins with a thought-provoking talk and live Q&A. Nick, known for his TEDx talk offering a new framework for modern masculinity and authentic presence, challenges old narratives and asks what it looks like to relate more courageously.
Dr. Freeman explores what it means to stay genuinely connected to yourself — especially in the moments that matter most: intensity, desire, uncertainty, vulnerability. Rather than avoiding those edges or being swallowed by them, he examines how intentional containers for growth help us understand our own patterns, expand our capacity, and arrive more fully for ourselves and the people we love.
This isn't simply an evening about relationships. It's about developing the awareness to recognize how you meet life itself.
Featured speakers
Who You'll Hear From
Dr. Freeman's work centers on how we stay connected to ourselves when life gets intense — and how that self-connection becomes the foundation for everything else. He brings warmth, rigor, and a genuine curiosity about what it means to live fully.
Explore his workNick's TEDx talk reframes modern masculinity and authentic presence — questioning the stories we inherit about how to show up and offering a more courageous path forward. His work sits at the intersection of identity, vulnerability, and real connection.
Watch his TEDx TalkWhat to Expect
Come Curious
A live talk from both speakers exploring presence, connection, and what it means to truly show up
An open Q&A — bring your real questions
A new framework for understanding yourself in relationship — to others and to life itself
An intimate setting with space to connect with others in the room
A room full of people who showed up for the same reason you did — ready to connect, not just network
The perfect opening to a full weekend at Bliss Boogie
You Belong Here
Made for People Like You
World-class voices in sexuality, connection, and human potential — here with you, for one day.
You crave real connection — not just proximity to bodies, but actual contact with interesting humans.
You’re kinky, sex-positive, or just curious — and tired of spaces that feel like they need a secret handshake.
You want to learn something. About relationships, desire, yourself, or someone you haven’t met yet.
You believe consent isn’t a buzzkill — it’s what makes the whole thing possible.
You want a day that feels like a permission slip to be your full, unfiltered self.
You’ve been looking for your people. You’ll probably find some here.
Who this is for
You Don't Need A Reason
Whether you're single, partnered, exploring, or settled — whether you're a therapist, coach, educator, or someone who simply wants to live with more intention — this conversation meets you where you are.
Come as you are. Leave with a fresh lens on connection, intimacy, and what it means to build a life that feels genuinely lived.
Built by Unbound
Unbound is an RDU-based community built around a simple belief: strangers are just friends you haven’t met yet — and adults deserve spaces where that’s actually true.
We’ve spent years building consent-forward, sex-positive events where the culture is the product. Monthly mixers, Swingler parties, and now Bliss Boogie — every event is an invitation to show up as exactly who you are.
Bliss Boogie is the most ambitious thing we’ve made. We built it for you.
What You Need to Know
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Where is it?
Location details are sent after registration. We’re in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Exact address in your confirmation email.
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Who can come?
Bliss Boogie is 18+ and consent-mandatory. All genders, orientations, and relationship configurations welcome. Cultural fit matters more than any other credential.
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What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes for the daytime, whatever calls to you for the evening. An open mind. Curiosity. Something to write in if you’re the notes-taking type.
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Do I have to participate in the evening events?
Absolutely not. The evening is opt-in, choose-your-own, no-pressure. You can watch, socialize, wander, or leave early. The daytime programming is complete on its own.
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Is there food?
Yes — food is available during the dinner break. Specific options announced closer to the event.
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I have more questions.
Reach out via the Unbound community channels or contact the team directly after registering. We’ll take care of you.
Passes Are Limited
Secure Your Spot
Sixty seats. One evening. The kind of conversation that stays with you.
Friday, September 18 · 7:00–10:00 PM · Willow House Coffee Shop, Raleigh NC
$30-60 standalone · $20 add-on with any Bliss Boogie ticket