Where to meet your match in NYC
Matchmaker Maria helps New Yorkers find love, one couple at a time. As CEO of Agape Matchmaking and host of the “Ask A Matchmaker” podcast, Maria Avgitidis has set up more than 5,000 first dates. She recommends events like trivia nights, cooking classes, and candle-making workshops as antidotes to dating apps. “Your goal should be to have fun and meet at least two new people at each event,” Maria says. “This way, you’re one step closer to meeting someone wonderful.” Stop swiping and start meeting people with these events for singles curated by Eventbrite’s resident dating expert.
Show up to Crossbar on the Upper West Side for this weekly trivia night, where you can chat with knowledgeable folks, join a team, and apply your wits to multiple rounds of questions.
Singles Mixer Sip & Paint NYC
Part BOYB paint and sip class, part singles Q&A sesh, this mixer is a great opportunity to let loose, get creative, and meet new people.
Sip & Paint
Pack some drinks, bring a friend, and create some art while you meet new people at this weekly painting session guided by an experienced instructor.
Wednesday Trivia Night
If the weather is nice enough, this Bushwick trivia night moves to the back patio, offering multiple rounds of questions and plenty of people to mull over your answers with.
Central Park Singles Stroll
Set out on a stroll through Central Park and speak with new people along the way, as you strike up a conversation with one of the singles on this walk every 10 minutes before watching the sunset together.
Sketchy Queers: Community Figure Drawing
Join this inclusive group drawing session that centers queer and trans bodies, allowing participants to sketch, socialize, and honor the community.
Central Park Social Walk (50s & Over)
Join a casual, socially-distanced walk through Central Park, where you'll rotate partners and meet new people on a 1.5 - 2 mile stroll.
Handmade Dumplings Class
Your hands will be busy as you chop ingredients and fold dumplings during this interactive cooking class, but you'll have plenty of time to chat with other attendees — and you can BYOB.
Handmade Gnocchi with Classic Sauces Cooking Class
After attending this class, you'll understand how to take potato dough and turn it into delicious gnocchi, accompanied by a homemade sauce. Perfect for first-time chefs, you'll work alongside other folks looking to gain kitchen skills.
Make Your Own Sushi Class
Spread, layer, tuck, and roll head first into the art of homemade sushi. You'll craft three classic rolls as you chat with other aspiring sushi chefs and learn some impressive new skills.
The Here Queer Sober Roundup
Meet other members of the LGBTQIA+ community in an alcohol-free setting where the only buzz you might be feeling is that of a new crush.
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Where to meet your match in NYC
Matchmaker Maria helps New Yorkers find love, one couple at a time. As CEO of Agape Matchmaking and host of the “Ask A Matchmaker” podcast, Maria Avgitidis has set up more than 5,000 first dates. She recommends events like trivia nights, cooking classes, and candle-making workshops as antidotes to dating apps. “Your goal should be to have fun and meet at least two new people at each event,” Maria says. “This way, you’re one step closer to meeting someone wonderful.” Stop swiping and start meeting people with these events for singles curated by Eventbrite’s resident dating expert.
Trivia Thursdays at Crossbar
Show up to Crossbar on the Upper West Side for this weekly trivia night, where you can chat with knowledgeable folks, join a team, and apply your wits to multiple rounds of questions.
Singles Mixer Sip & Paint NYC
Part BOYB paint and sip class, part singles Q&A sesh, this mixer is a great opportunity to let loose, get creative, and meet new people.
Sip & Paint
Pack some drinks, bring a friend, and create some art while you meet new people at this weekly painting session guided by an experienced instructor.
Wednesday Trivia Night
If the weather is nice enough, this Bushwick trivia night moves to the back patio, offering multiple rounds of questions and plenty of people to mull over your answers with.
Central Park Singles Stroll
Set out on a stroll through Central Park and speak with new people along the way, as you strike up a conversation with one of the singles on this walk every 10 minutes before watching the sunset together.
Sketchy Queers: Community Figure Drawing
Join this inclusive group drawing session that centers queer and trans bodies, allowing participants to sketch, socialize, and honor the community.
Central Park Social Walk (50s & Over)
Join a casual, socially-distanced walk through Central Park, where you'll rotate partners and meet new people on a 1.5 - 2 mile stroll.
Handmade Dumplings Class
Your hands will be busy as you chop ingredients and fold dumplings during this interactive cooking class, but you'll have plenty of time to chat with other attendees — and you can BYOB.
Handmade Gnocchi with Classic Sauces Cooking Class
After attending this class, you'll understand how to take potato dough and turn it into delicious gnocchi, accompanied by a homemade sauce. Perfect for first-time chefs, you'll work alongside other folks looking to gain kitchen skills.
Make Your Own Sushi Class
Spread, layer, tuck, and roll head first into the art of homemade sushi. You'll craft three classic rolls as you chat with other aspiring sushi chefs and learn some impressive new skills.
The Here Queer Sober Roundup
Meet other members of the LGBTQIA+ community in an alcohol-free setting where the only buzz you might be feeling is that of a new crush.
Es una cita
Conoce a tu pareja. Encuentra los planes de citas perfectos y crea algo nuevo, sin importar el estado de tu relación.