“no show” isn’t acceptable in any line of work.

I suspect true reason was that he just didn’t want to go but isn’t the type of honest direct person. When he says other women are ok with him standing them up is a lie. No one is ok with that and it’s not a common kind of behavior

I hope it’s not the same guy who was nasty to you after movie outing. Don’t give people second chances. I mean sure family and long trusted friends deserve consideration, not some random stranger you know for few months. Hope he is blocked