Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 30-44 *women’s tickets sold out* at The Dawson – Chicago, IL

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

This specific event is for our community of folks in their 30s & early 40s 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 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 8–10 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!

Introducing Eligible In

Our Curated Speed Dating Winter Series is sponsored by Eligible In! Eligible in is a new Chicago-based dating newsletter and podcast that highlights amazing local singles who are seeking something meaningful. Just like us, they believe real connection starts with actually getting to know someone — not swiping on strangers based on a few random prompts. If you’re ready to put yourself out there and show other Chicago singles what you’re all about (or have a great single friend you’d like to nominate), click here! You can also sign up for their newsletter for subscriber-exclusive features or give the podcast a listen here.

Access Notes

• The Dawson is a fully accessible location with staircase and elevator access to the second floor.
• Masks are available upon request.
• 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.
• Sliding scale tickets are available—email us at heythere@meetirlco.com.