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.
Immerse yourself in the company of fellow vegans while cooking a delicious four-course plant-based meal.
Hand-Building Ceramic Dinnerware Workshop
Get your hands on some clay at this workshop in Brooklyn, as you craft one-of-a-kind ceramic dishes and chat with other people who share a passion for DIY dinnerwear.
Hell's Kitchen Dessert Tour
Meet someone sweet during this tasting excursion that visits some of the best dessert spots in Hell’s Kitchen, including tastes of pie, baklava, cookies, and cupcakes.
Prohibition Tour NYC
You could meet a stranger at a bar, or you could join this tour of the Lower East Side, where you'll learn about the history of Prohibition in New York City as you sip drinks alongside other curious attendees.
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.
Tabletop Tavern: D&D Night
Play Dungeons & Dragons, a cooperative role-playing game, at BrookLAN. No gaming experience is required. Who knows, you may be partied up with a fair maiden, a dashing warrior, or a goblin after your own heart.
Wednesday Trivia Night
Add some mental stimulation (and some socializing) to your mid-week routine during this trivia night in Manhattan, which offers prizes for the top-scoring teams.
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.
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.
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.
Collage Workshop at The Brooklyn Loft
Grab a pair of scissors and join this collage workshop, where you'll learn how to tell a story through your compositions while collaborating with other attendees.
Murdered by the Mob: Dinner, Show & Party
Check out this interactive dinner and show where you're part of the mystery. Enjoy a delicious meal while unveiling clues, spending time with new friends, and trying to solve the crime in this thrilling, one-of-a-kind experience.
Queer Board Game Speed Dating: West Village (Ages 22-39)
This event combines the joy of board games with the search for love. Forge new connections while you play some of your favorite games.
Draft & Craft Writing Salon
Connect, write, and workshop with other writers in this two-hour writing and feedback workshop.
NYC Fashion Networking Mixer: Designers, Stylists, Photographers & Models
Experience an exhilarating evening of networking with some of the most talented and influential professionals in the NYC fashion industry.
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.
LGBTQIA+ Dating: Lesbian Speed Dating IRL
This inclusive event caters to women, femme, and non-binary individuals. It allows them to enjoy 15 minutes of rapid dates and mingling sessions, offering a welcoming space for forging meaningful new connections.
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.
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.
Trivia Tuesdays at Endless Life Brewing
A $50 bar tab is up for grabs each week during this trivia night at Endless Life Brewing. Grab a local beer, lend your knowledge, and learn how much your teammates know.
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.
Vegan Spanish Feast
Immerse yourself in the company of fellow vegans while cooking a delicious four-course plant-based meal.
Hand-Building Ceramic Dinnerware Workshop
Get your hands on some clay at this workshop in Brooklyn, as you craft one-of-a-kind ceramic dishes and chat with other people who share a passion for DIY dinnerwear.
Hell's Kitchen Dessert Tour
Meet someone sweet during this tasting excursion that visits some of the best dessert spots in Hell’s Kitchen, including tastes of pie, baklava, cookies, and cupcakes.
Prohibition Tour NYC
You could meet a stranger at a bar, or you could join this tour of the Lower East Side, where you'll learn about the history of Prohibition in New York City as you sip drinks alongside other curious attendees.
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.
Tabletop Tavern: D&D Night
Play Dungeons & Dragons, a cooperative role-playing game, at BrookLAN. No gaming experience is required. Who knows, you may be partied up with a fair maiden, a dashing warrior, or a goblin after your own heart.
Wednesday Trivia Night
Add some mental stimulation (and some socializing) to your mid-week routine during this trivia night in Manhattan, which offers prizes for the top-scoring teams.
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.
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.
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.
Collage Workshop at The Brooklyn Loft
Grab a pair of scissors and join this collage workshop, where you'll learn how to tell a story through your compositions while collaborating with other attendees.
Murdered by the Mob: Dinner, Show & Party
Check out this interactive dinner and show where you're part of the mystery. Enjoy a delicious meal while unveiling clues, spending time with new friends, and trying to solve the crime in this thrilling, one-of-a-kind experience.
Queer Board Game Speed Dating: West Village (Ages 22-39)
This event combines the joy of board games with the search for love. Forge new connections while you play some of your favorite games.
Draft & Craft Writing Salon
Connect, write, and workshop with other writers in this two-hour writing and feedback workshop.
NYC Fashion Networking Mixer: Designers, Stylists, Photographers & Models
Experience an exhilarating evening of networking with some of the most talented and influential professionals in the NYC fashion industry.
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.
LGBTQIA+ Dating: Lesbian Speed Dating IRL
This inclusive event caters to women, femme, and non-binary individuals. It allows them to enjoy 15 minutes of rapid dates and mingling sessions, offering a welcoming space for forging meaningful new connections.
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.
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.
Trivia Tuesdays at Endless Life Brewing
A $50 bar tab is up for grabs each week during this trivia night at Endless Life Brewing. Grab a local beer, lend your knowledge, and learn how much your teammates know.
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.