Chicago, IL
Speed dating and singles events in Chicago
Meet IRL runs curated speed dating across Chicago in narrow age bands, typically 25-32, 28-36 and 35-50, plus sapphic nights and rooftop singles mixers. Formats vary more than most markets, including bookstore speed dating and singles trivia.
Speed Dating
Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating at Midwest Coast Brewing | Ages 30-39
Tue, Aug 25 · 6:30 PM
Midwest Coast Brewing Company · Chicago
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Speed Dating
Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating at Solemn Oath | Ages 28-36
Tue, Sep 1 · 6:30 PM
Solemn Oath Brewery Still Life · Chicago
Hosted by Meet IRL View
Group
Meet IRL | Singles Trivia Night
Thu, Sep 10 · 6:30 PM
Fatpour Wicker Park: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar · Chicago
Hosted by Meet IRL View
Pairing
Meet IRL | Rooftop Singles Mixer ☀️
Thu, Sep 17 · 6:30 PM
Midwest Coast Brewing Company · Chicago
Hosted by Meet IRL View
Speed Dating
Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating at Way Out | Ages 25-32
Tue, Sep 22 · 6:30 PM
Way Out · Chicago
Hosted by Meet IRL View
Speed Dating
Meet IRL | Bookstore Speed Dating | Ages 35-50ish
Wed, Sep 23 · 6:30 PM
Passages Wine and Books · Chicago
Hosted by Meet IRL View
Pairing
Meet IRL | Sapphic Speed Dating | Ages 30+
Tue, Sep 29 · 6:30 PM
Midwest Coast Brewing Company · Chicago
Hosted by Meet IRL View
Where events happen in Chicago
Recent and upcoming Chicago events have been hosted at Midwest Coast Brewing Company, Solemn Oath Brewery Still Life, Fatpour Wicker Park: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar, Way Out, Passages Wine and Books . Operators pick rooms that are big enough to run rotations but small enough that you can still hear the person across the table.
Recently held in Chicago
A sense of what runs here regularly. These dates have passed, but most of them come back around.
- Meet IRL | Friday Night Pickleball for Singles | SPF Lincoln Park
- Meet IRL x Hoste | Pilsen Singles Mixer ✨ ~Ladies tickets sold out~
- Meet IRL x Pup Social Club: Dog-Friendly Singles Social!
- Meet IRL | ~Singles Only~ Beach Party! ☀️
- Meet IRL | ~Singles Only~ Thursday Night Social ✨
- Meet IRL x Trash People: Singles Community Clean Up
Singles events in Chicago: common questions
What kinds of singles events run in Chicago?
Meet IRL runs curated speed dating across Chicago in narrow age bands, typically 25-32, 28-36 and 35-50, plus sapphic nights and rooftop singles mixers. Formats vary more than most markets, including bookstore speed dating and singles trivia.
How does speed dating actually work?
You get a series of short one-on-one conversations, usually four to eight minutes each, with a host keeping the room moving. Afterwards you mark who you would like to see again, and you are put in touch with anyone who marked you back. You never have to reject anyone to their face.
Do I need to bring anyone with me?
No. Most people arrive on their own, which is the whole point of a hosted format: the structure does the introducing so you are not standing at the edge of a room hoping someone talks to you.
Who runs these events?
Events in Chicago are run by independent local operators, currently Meet IRL. TNFM is the platform they use for ticketing and matching, so you buy from the operator running the night.