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First Friday Meet & Eat - May

Friday, May 1, 2026 (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM) (CDT)

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🍽️ ARE YOU READY TO MEET & EAT?!?!
📅 Friday, May 1, 2026 | 🕛 12:00 - 1:30 PM
📍 IKEA | 7810 Katy Freeway, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77024

Make plans to join us for the May First Friday Meet & Eat!

Chamber Impact Partner IKEA is hosting this month’s gathering, offering the perfect setting for a relaxed lunch filled with great food, easy conversation, and meaningful connections. The eatery and bar is a great place to gather with the Chamber for the Meet & Eat.

Join the celebration as we host the Meet & Eat at IKEA's brand-new Swedish Restaurant. New Space. New Flavors. New Experience! Be among the first to discover their beautifully reimagined and fully revamped Swedish Restaurant on the second floor, featuring new tasty dishes, play area, and event space.

Can you say fabulous meatballs?!?! The meatballs are famous, plus there are lots of choices for vegetarians and vegans, too. Get ready to try a taste of Sweden at the IKEA Restaurant. Enjoy all your IKEA food favorites, like those famous meatballs, veggie balls, salmon, and much more!

🛍️ 🛒 After lunch, grab your IKEA shopping bag or cart and shop 'til you drop!

Come hungry. Connect with fellow members and guests. Support a local LGBTQ+-inclusive business. 🍽️ 🌈 📣

Registration closes at noon on Thursday, April 30.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS...

Each attendee covers their own meal.
Seating is first-come, first-served together.
Registration is requested — this helps us give the restaurant an accurate headcount so they can prepare.
Some venues may add service charges or gratuity for larger groups.

And...you just might win a door prize!

Registration closes at noon on Thursday, April 30.

THIS MONTH'S HOST: IKEA SWEDISH RESTAURANT

IKEA Houston has been a proud member of the Houston community for over 30 years, helping millions of families and individuals realize their dreams and solving everyday needs at home.

🔗 Learn more at IKEA.com

WHY ATTEND?

✅ Expand your network with fellow members.
✅ Support a Chamber member restaurant.
✅ Enjoy a unique dining concept in a welcoming, inclusive space.

💙 It’s one of our most welcoming, casual connection events of the month!

👉 Register now and join us to experience IKEA's New Swedish Restaurant.

WHAT TO BRING...

Business cards (not required!)
Appetite
A friend or colleague! (the more the merrier!)

👉 Register today to save your spot for this popular Chamber monthly event!

Registration closes at noon on Thursday, April 30.

🌟 SPONSOR A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT

The First Friday Meet & Eat sponsorships offer visibility, recognition, and connection one of the Chamber's most highly engaged audiences.

📩 Interested? Contact us at 832-510-3002 or complete the Sponsorship Interest Form.

🍽️ HOST A FIRST FRIDAY MEET & EAT IN 2026!

Are you a Chamber Member restaurant? Showcase your cuisine to our community and host an upcoming Meet & Eat!

📌 Complete the Host Request Form or contact us at 832-510-3002 to learn more.

By registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event, you agree to the Chamber's Terms of Use & Policies.