LOCK & KEY Singles 30s-40s Mixer — Better Than Speed Dating

Ditch awkward ice breakers, standing around, small talk, and timers. Actually meet and speak to people—and have fun doing it.
About this Event

Tired of singles events where you’re left to fend for yourself, standing around, waiting for someone to make the first move? This NYC singles mixer replaces the guesswork with a game.

Every guest gets a lock or a key. Your mission is to find your match somewhere in the room. Once you connect, you’ll unlock a hidden conversation prompt together. Talk it through, then head back for a new lock or key and a new person to meet (if you want to). Repeat all night.

It’s part scavenger hunt, part icebreaker, part speed dating, but without the stiff interview-style rounds or the pressure of approaching someone with zero excuse to start talking.

Why singles are loving this format:

• No more standing around wondering who to approach or what to say
• A built-in way to meet dozens of new people in one night
• A low-pressure environment still structured around meaningful conversation
• Conversation starters that go beyond “so what do you do”
• A playful, low-pressure alternative to traditional speed dating
• A room full of NYC singles who showed up ready to actually connect
  

Event details:

📍 Branch New York

🗓️ Thursday, October 8

🕖 7 PM to 9:30 PM

🎟️ $35 Early Bird until September 8 — $55 General Admission

👥 Men and women 30s to 40s

Whether you’re new to the NYC dating scene or just done with apps that go nowhere, this is a night designed to get you talking to real people, face to face.

Spots are limited. Grab your ticket before it sells out.