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Where to meet your match in NYC

Where to meet your match in NYC

Collection by Eventbrite x Matchmaker Maria

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.

Where to meet your match in NYC

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Meet your match. Find the perfect date plans and spark something new, no matter your relationship status.

Where to meet your match in NYC
Where to meet your match in NYC

Where to meet your match in NYC

Collection by Eventbrite x Matchmaker Maria

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.

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.

Join this inclusive group drawing session that centers queer and trans bodies, allowing participants to sketch, socialize, and honor the community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 relationship status.