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.
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.
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.
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.
East Village Painting Class
Perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to pick up a brush, this casual class allows you to learn techniques, explore colors, and create your own masterpiece while chatting with fellow art enthusiasts.
Cake & Sip: Adult Cake Decorating Class
Explore your artistic side at this interactive cake decorating class, where you'll savor great company, music, and a selection of beverages. Chat with other attendees as you squeeze icing and get creative with sprinkles.
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.
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.
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.
Speed Friending Game Night
This casual, fun-filled social event is designed for singles looking to meet new people by sitting down to play easy, engaging games in small, rotating groups!
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.
Fall Formal: LGBTQ+ Friends Dance & Social
Party like your back in high school at this queer fall formal, where you can get dolled up, dance to great music, and mingle with interesting new people.
Lesbian Dating IRL
Go on a series of rapid-fire 15-minute "dates" in an inclusive, welcoming space where lesbians can meet, foster meaningful connections, and potentially find a match.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s a date
Meet your match. Find the perfect date plans and spark something new, no matter your relationships status.
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.
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.
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.
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.
East Village Painting Class
Perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to pick up a brush, this casual class allows you to learn techniques, explore colors, and create your own masterpiece while chatting with fellow art enthusiasts.
Cake & Sip: Adult Cake Decorating Class
Explore your artistic side at this interactive cake decorating class, where you'll savor great company, music, and a selection of beverages. Chat with other attendees as you squeeze icing and get creative with sprinkles.
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.
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.
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.
Speed Friending Game Night
This casual, fun-filled social event is designed for singles looking to meet new people by sitting down to play easy, engaging games in small, rotating groups!
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.
Fall Formal: LGBTQ+ Friends Dance & Social
Party like your back in high school at this queer fall formal, where you can get dolled up, dance to great music, and mingle with interesting new people.
Lesbian Dating IRL
Go on a series of rapid-fire 15-minute "dates" in an inclusive, welcoming space where lesbians can meet, foster meaningful connections, and potentially find a match.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s a date
Meet your match. Find the perfect date plans and spark something new, no matter your relationships status.