Thursday | Bar Takeover - AI Matchmaking | Cape Town
Schedule
Thu Feb 12 2026 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+02:00Location
The Village Idiot | Cape Town, WC
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THURSDAY X MATCHBOXValentine’s Edition 💘
The Village Idiot - Thursday 12th February
Don’t have Valentine’s Day plans? Now you do!
On 12th February, Thursday is taking over The Village Idiot for our biggest, boldest Matchbox event yet... just in time for Valentine’s Day 💖
This isn’t speed dating.
This is AI-powered matchmaking, great drinks, electric energy, and a room full of intentional singles who are actually ready to meet someone.
Think less awkward small talk, more “how did they know this would work?”
Happy hour! 6-8pm 🍸✨ Karaoke from 9pm...optional karaoke, dependant on how the happy hour drinks go down! What makes this different?
Matching is powered by Matchbox, an AI matchmaking platform built on relationship science, Nobel Prize–winning economics, and real data (not vibes alone).
They’ve matched over 500,000 people across 40+ countries - and on this night, they’re matching you, live, in the room.
Yes, your Valentine’s story might start with an algorithm.
The spark, however, is still completely human.
Who you’ll meet
- Singles aged 28–38
- People dating with intention
- Those tired of guessing and ready for real compatibility
How it works
- On arrival, you’ll complete a short matching questionnaire designed by Matchbox’s relationship scientists (your love life’s new best friends).
- The algorithm gets to work, analysing values, communication styles, and long-term compatibility.
- You’ll mingle, receive subtle mystery clues…
- Then, the moment arrives: matches are revealed (Heart rates will increase. We promise.)
What to expect
- A curated, high-quality crowd
- An intentional matching process...come open, curious, and present
- Even if it’s not love at first sight, you’ll be values-aligned (which is rare enough to celebrate)
- Flirting that feels easy, natural, and fun
Event Structure
(We run on time...the algorithm waits for no one)
6:00pm – Doors open, happy hour 6-8pm
7pm – Doors close, questionnaire closes
7.30pm – 1st Clue drops 👀
7.45pm – 1st match revealed
8pm – 2nd clue drops
8.15pm - 2nd match revealed
8.30pm - 3rd clue drops
8.45pm - 3rd match revealed 9pm – matching concludes (but Valentine’s plans may just be getting started)
FAQs
What age range is this for?
Late 20s to late 30s - the sweet spot where people actually know what they want.
What if I don’t get a match?
We aim for a 50/50 split, but if numbers are uneven, you’ll receive a platonic match plus a free ticket to another Thursday event within 60 days.
🥰 Many attendees (40%) come by themselves, so even if you’re the only single in your friendship group, don’t hesitate to join us solo. You’ll find yourself in great company.
📲 Follow @thursdaydating and
thursday.southafrica for what’s next.
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to our T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Code of Conduct.
🥰 Many attendees (40%) come by themselves, so even if you’re the only single in your friendship group, don’t hesitate to join us solo. You’ll find yourself in great company.
📲 Follow @thursdaydating and
thursday.southafrica for what’s next.
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to our T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Code of Conduct.
Disclaimer:
The event listed here is purely for informational purposes. All the details such as venue, date/time, artist information, etc., are subject to change.
This event is not associated with or sponsored by AllEvents, but it may be of interest to you. You can explore more such events with us at AllEvents.
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Where is it happening?
The Village Idiot, The Village Idiot, Cape Town, WC, South AfricaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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