Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating at The Dawson | Ages 26-35 at The Dawson – Chicago, IL

Looking to meet someone great in person? Our speed dating events bring together compatible singles in a fun, low-pressure setting designed to spark real connections.

This specific event is for our community of singles ages 26-35 that are interested in male/female dating. Check out our other upcoming events if this one isn’t for you!

How it works:

• Purchase your ticket based on your age and gender—you’ll tell us who you’d like to meet later.
• After checkout, check your confirmation email for a link to set up your profile in our Meet IRL app.
• In the app, you’ll answer a few quick questions to help us match you with the most compatible people in the room!

What to expect:

• We’re a small, local business and care deeply about creating high-quality, welcoming events. We’ll be there throughout the night to facilitate, answer questions, and make sure you have a great experience.
• Arrive between 6:30–6:45pm to check in, grab a drink, and mingle before we get started – please note, arriving on time is important!
• You’ll rotate through ~8 one-on-one “mini dates” at different tables. Think of each round as a vibe check—short, intentional conversations with optional prompts to keep things flowing.
• After the dates end, we encourage you to stick around, grab a drink, and meet even more new people at the bar.
• An hour after the event, you’ll be connected with mutual matches to carry on the conversation!

Access Notes

• The Dawson is a fully accessible location with staircase and elevator access to the second floor.
• This event involves frequent moving between tables and standing for periods of time; if this is difficult for any reason, just let us know ahead of the event and we’ll make a plan.
• For any other accessibility needs, please reach out before the event—we’ll do our best to accommodate.