Hey Chicagoland Singles!
(To see the entire list of events, click here)
The last week of August is here! For those of you that are starting to feel sad that summer is almost over, don’t be! We still have enough time to attend singles events without pulling out our North Face jackets!
And speaking of which, we have yet another full calendar of events this week! From singles lectures and workshops to karaoke nights, morning hikes, shuffleboard events, board game events, mixers, speed dating, and more, there are plenty of ways to get out and meet someone new.
I would like to spotlight one event this week. A company that is going to host it’s second ever singles event! It’s Aura Matchmaking presented by Miral Shah. It is taking place this Saturday in Schaumburg, IL. And that is my Hidden Gem of the week! See below for more details.
Let’s jump into this week’s events!
Singles Events Happening This Week
Some events may not share certain criteria like age ranges. If you would like to be certain, please reach out to the organizers of the events you are interested in attending. Also, certain event titles below may state ‘SOLD OUT’. In some cases that is not true. Please ensure to visit the event listing site to confirm.
Monday, August 24
Ivy Dating | Ivy App: Bringing Dating Back to Real Life — August 24 • An app that shows where singles are going out across Chicago each night. See which bars and clubs are active, where people are checked in, and choose your night based on where the energy is.
Tuesday, August 25
How to Date Humans | Dating Detox: A Brief History of Modern Dating & What Happened to Us — August 25 @6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Comfort Station in Logan Square Park, Chicago, IL
Meet IRL | Meet IRL | Curated Speed Dating | Ages 30-39 ~Ladies tickets sold out~ (Ages 30-39) — August 25 @6:30 PM • Midwest Coast Brewing Company, Chicago
ThrowbackDating | How to Date Over 50, Masterclass Series - Dress to Impress: A Men's Style Guide for Dating Over 50 (VIRTUAL) (Ages 50+) — August 25 @7:00 PM • Google Meets, Chicago
Hot Potato Hearts | Mask Required Speed Dating — August 25 @7:00 PM • Women & Children First, Chicago
Shuffle Dating | Speed Dating (Men & Women) (Ages 28-38) — August 25 @7:00 PM • District Brew Yards, Chicago, IL
Let's Do Fun Things | Last Call Lectures: From Dowries to Algorithms: A Singles Lecture on the Evolution of Modern Love — August 25 @7:00 PM - 9:30 PM • The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen, Chicago, IL
Dorothy | Pitch Your Peeps: Late Bloomers Edition at Dorothy — August 25 @7:00 PM - 8:30 PM • Dorothy, Chicago, IL
Matchify | Singles Mingle Mixer @ Lennon's Naperville — August 25 @7:30 PM - 9:30 PM • Lennon's, Naperville, IL
Wednesday, August 26
Thursday Dating | Wednesday | Chicago's Most Eligible Kick Off Singles Party — August 26 @6:00 PM • Shore Club Chicago, Chicago, IL
Dorothy | IRL: Singles Mixer at Dorothy — August 26 @6:00 PM - 11:00 PM • Dorothy, Chicago, IL
Quirk Events | Board Game Speed Dating for Gay Men — August 26 @7:00 PM • Uptown Taproom, Chicago, IL
Kat | Single & here to Mingle in Mundelein ~Smokin' Jack's BBQ (Ages 20s, 30s & 40s) — August 26 @7PM - 9PM • Smokin' Jack's BBQ, Mundelein, IL
Hot Potato Hearts | Bowling For Potato Soup — August 26 @7:30 PM • Avondale Bowl, Chicago
Thursday, August 27
South Asian Socials | South Asian Singles Mixer for Marriage-Minded Professionals (Ages 25-45) — August 27 @6:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Barcocina Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Chicago First Dates | Singles Ages 30s & 40s - In-Person Speed Dating (Ages Women 33-45, Men 35-48) — August 27 @7:00 PM • Marriott Residence Inn - The Loop, Chicago
Chicago First Dates | Singles Ages, 40s & 50s - In-Person Speed Dating (Ages Women 44-56, Men 45-58) — August 27 @7:00 PM • Coach's Bar & Grill, Chicago
Shuffle Dating | Speed Dating (Professional Career Theme) (Ages 30-45) — August 27 @7:00 PM • The Albion Manor, Chicago, IL
Quirk Events | Board Game Speed Dating - Big Star Wrigleyville (Ages 20s-30s) — August 27 @7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • Big Star Wrigleyville, Chicago, IL
ANTE Social | ANTE Social at GG's Piano Bar — August 27 @7:00 PM • GG's Piano Bar, Chicago, IL (check link in their IG bio)
CitySwoon | Speed Dating Chicago | CitySwoon® | 40-55 years | at Machine Cocktail Bar (Ages 40-55) — August 27 @7:30 PM • Machine Cocktail Bar, Chicago
Thursday Dating | Thursday | Shuffleboard Singles Mixer — August 27 @7:30 PM - 10:00 PM • Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, Chicago, IL
Friday, August 28
Break The Ice Social Events LLC | Singles Social Mixer McHenry, IL DC Cobbs — August 28 @6:30 PM • D.C. Cobb's, McHenry
The Social Market Collective Events | Neon Nights Singles Social (Ages 25-40) — August 28 @7:00 PM - 10:00 PM • Valley Ridge Golf Course, Antioch, IL
Saturday, August 29
ThrowbackDating | Morning Hike at Deer Grove Forest Preserve (NORTH) (Ages 50+) — August 29 @9:00 AM • Deer Grove Forest Preserve (North), Chicago
Hindu Vivah | Zoom Event | All Immigration Status (Ages Females 26-34, Males 28-36) — August 29 @11:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Online, Online
The Fellowship at Living Word Christian Center | Ready When It Matters: A Practical Conversation About Kingdom Marriages — August 29 @1:00 PM - 3:30 PM • Living Word Christian Center, Forest Park, IL
Russelyn Williams | Safe Christian Singles Community Meet-Up – Brandy — August 29 @2:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Online, Online
Jigsaw Dating | Coffee Shop Speed Dating 30-45, August 29th - Chicago (Ages 30-45) — August 29 @3:00 PM • Sips & Savors, Chicago
Miral Shah | Aura Matchmaking | Age group: 21 to 40 (Ages 21-40) — August 29 @3:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Global Brew Tap House, Schaumburg, IL
Jigsaw Dating | Coffee Shop Speed Dating (Ages 30-45) — August 29 @3:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Sips & Savors, Chicago, IL
EarlyBurdz | Chicago Art Date Night: 30s/40s (Ages 30s-40s) — August 29 @4:00 PM • Chicago, IL
Break The Ice Social Events LLC | Singles Social Mixer Palatine, IL Emmett's Brewery — August 29 @6:30 PM • Emmett's Brewing Company, Palatine
Jigsaw Dating | Singles Karaoke Night 30-45, August 29th - Chicago (Ages 30-45) — August 29 @7:00 PM • STRETCH BAR, Chicago
Ermantourage Sports | Dinner with New Friends: Chicago | Single Parents Edition — August 29 @7:00 PM • Restaurant of the Week, Chicago, IL
Sunday, August 30
Media Naranja | Tacos and Loteria: A Dating Event for Singles — August 30 @1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Lalo's on Maxwell, Chicago, IL
Hot Potato Hearts | Sunday FunGAY — August 30 @4:00 PM • The Hi-Lo, Chicago
Break The Ice Social Events LLC | Singles Social Mixer Wheeling, IL Cooper's Hawk — August 30 @6:00 PM • Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Wheeling
Celina Atangana | Starlight Sapphic Presents: 30+ Speed Dating @ The Dandy Crown (Ages 30+) — August 30 @7:00 PM - 9:00 PM • The Dandy Crown, Chicago, IL
Hidden Gem Event of the Week
This week’s Hidden Gem: Aura Matchmaking. This event is hosted by Miral Shah. They are singles events company that has hosted their inaugural event in Schaumburg. And given that it was a success, they are running it back!
Blurb from the event page:
Following the incredible success of our launch, Aura Matchmaking invites you to our second exclusive singles mixer in Illinois — and our very first intentional, in-person experience specifically curated for the 21-40 age group.
This is designed to bring real connection back to dating. No apps. No endless swiping. Just genuine conversations, authentic energy, and organically meeting people in a relaxed environment.
Date, time, location: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 3pm-6pm, Global Brew Tap House, Schaumburg, IL
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And a Sneak Peek into a Few Events Coming Up in the following weeks:
Mary Jo McGuires | Singles Night (Every First Thursday of the month) — September 3 @7:00 PM • Mary Jo McGuires, Chicago (check link in their IG bio)
ChiTribe | Speed Dating (Jewish Singles) — September 6 • TBD, Chicago, IL (check link in their IG bio)
ThrowbackDating | Skyline Singles Soirée (CHICAGO) (Ages 50+) — September 10 @6:30 PM • Avli on the Park, North Field Boulevard Chicago
Meet IRL | Meet IRL | Singles Trivia Night — September 10 @6:30 PM • Fatpour Wicker Park: Ultimate Chicago Sports Bar, Chicago
Wable | Unmasked - Neurodivergent/ADHD/Autistic Speed Dating & Friending — September 17 @6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • 4014 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL
River Shannon | Singles Night — September 23 @8:00 PM • River Shannon, Chicago, IL
Matchify | Single Mingle Mixer @ Niche Geneva — September 29 @7:30 PM - 9:30 PM • Niche Restaurant, Geneva, IL
(To see the entire list of events, click here)
That’s it for this week.
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