Toronto Dating Hub: Pre-Valentine's Day Singles Mixer for Professionals

On February 13, we’re taking over Bar Rústica, a chic Queen West lounge known for its intimate atmosphere, craft cocktails, and stylish crowd. This is our main Valentine’s-week mixer, created for singles who enjoy our chill open mingling format - connection without the pressure of games, rotations, or speed dating.

Expect flirty Valentine’s energy, a polished crowd, and a room full of people who actually came out to meet someone.

To keep connections easy and intentional, we’ll be using colour-coded wristbands to guide age-aligned mingling (ages 25–50), so you can relax and focus on chemistry — not guesswork.

✨ Elevated Friday-night vibes
✨ A polished, professional crowd
✨ Organic connections in a relaxed, upscale setting

We are not hosting a Valentine's Day event this year, so whether you meet your Valentine or simply kick off the weekend in great company, this is the night to be out!

• 💜 Serious & ready for a long-term relationship
• 🗣️Socially confident & has had meaningful relationships — ready to connect with intention
• 🎓 University/college graduate
• 🏡 Live on your own (rent or own)
• 💼 5+ years experience in your field
• 💰 Annual income of $75K+
• 🔥 Passionate about your career (not stuck in a job you dislike)
• 🚀 Business owner for 1+ years

What to expect at THIS event:

• 🎤 Event curated & hosted by dating coach & event planner - Andrea Lo
• ❄️ Short welcome + light icebreaker
• 🪩 Free-flowing mingling (no formal/assigned games or rotations)
• 🎨 Colour-coded age-range name tags (25–50)
• ✨ No match forms — old school, natural connections
  

All will be explained at the event.

If you want more structure and activities - please check our speed dating events (on Feb 11 & 23).

✨ *Please note: These criteria are intended as a guideline to help us curate a fun, respectful, and high-quality group of singles. We do not fact-check or verify the personal information provided by attendees, but we trust guests to be honest and come with the right intentions. The event experience depends on everyone’s participation, and while we aim to gather like-minded singles, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes, matches, or personal compatibility. What we can promise is a great vibe, a chance to meet interesting people, and the possibility of sparks flying!

Sign up for a 30 min coaching session for a special promo price of $30 + HST (saving >45% off) to help prepare you for the event and to better your chances to geting (more) matches. Email us at [email protected] to book this or add this option to your cart when you check out!

Or add the "Mini Attendee Profile" option to your cart. Want to know who's attending and get the 411 on them so you can figure out who you want to spend more time with? i.e. age, job title, criteria - info that attendees opted in to share.

Who should come to this event?

• This event is open to singles between the ages of 25-50
• If you've never tried a singles event but wanted something low pressure and fun
• You're looking for a relationship and want to make new connections

What do I need?

• Dress code: be dinner date ready - like you're going on a fun dinner or lounge date night. You shouldn't look like you're going to the gym / chilling at home!
• Bring a positive and open attitude to interact and meet other singles

Do you pre-screen attendees or offer matchmaking?
We don’t pre-screen/interview participants for this event, but attendees self-identify posessing the required criteria during ticket registration. While we curate based on these criteria, individual personal preferences, compatibility, and chemistry cannot be guaranteed. (Other premium events may include additional pre-screening.)

What if I don’t meet anyone I like (romantically)?
Not every event will produce a romantic match — but there are other valuable outcomes:

• Platonic friendships or people to hang out with
• Opportunities to refine what you want from dating or a partner
• Social skills practice in a fun environment
• Trying new experiences or venues (wine tastings, jet skis, unique locations)

What if someone makes me uncomfortable or is disrespectful?
Please let us know immediately during or within 24 hrs after the event so we can act swiftly. Actions may include addressing the individual in question, offering guidance, or restricting future attendance.

Pricing:

The ticket cost covers your entrance fee, the venue, the event organization/hosting. Eventbrite charges separate fees to use their service.

There are limited tickets - striving for 50/50 male:female attendance. It is strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as we often sell out! Drop in rate is $30 females / $35 males at the door payable by cash or etransfer- IF WE HAVE SPOTS. Please contact us at [email protected] first before you show up to avoid disappointment.

NO REFUNDS will be issued should you change your mind or you can no longer make the event for whatever the reason (review why we don't offer refunds). The ticket includes a $10 deposit which will be deducted from your credit amount should you NOT be able to attend the original date. NO credit will be offered if you cancel within the same day of the event or for no shows.

Why do tickets cost what they do?
Ticket prices reflect the full experience, not just the venue or a drink. You’re getting:

• Curated events by a dating coach + event planner with 15+ years of experience
• Premium venues and environments (& private areas) for comfort and connection
• Real results — dates, friendships, relationships, and marriages
• Innovation and expertise, including pioneering niche mixers and continuously improving based on attendee feedback
• Reputable company with media recognition — CBC News, Toronto Star, Omni, CP24

Need extra support?
If socializing feels challenging or you want guidance, consider . Many attendees find this helps them feel confident, meet new people, and clarify what they want from dating.

Will there be food & drinks?

Feel free to order cocktails / drinks that the venue has to offer -but this is extra and great to support the venue!

Why is there a cap on attendance?

Venue capacity and to ensure this is a good, intimate experience for everyone.

What is the parking situation?

You can TTC there, but if you drive, there are lots of paid street parking & parking lots on the side streets.

Andrea Lo - Founder/Host/Coach of

Andrea is a proud UTSC Co-op Management alumna who has over a decade of experience in marketing and events. She took her passion & experience and channeled it in her business venture - starting Toronto Dating Hub in May 2020 during the pandemic. It has since been featured on CBC News, Toronto Star, and Flow 93.5. The mission is to transform the way Toronto singles meet - via unique events and tailored date coaching. Because of her in-depth experience planning events, but also having been single, Andrea can not only organize creative & well organized events, she emcees the events herself, and provides coaching to clients. Andrea has positively changed singles' perception of singles events.

Watch these FAQ videos for what to expect at our events, what speed dating is like, and what kind of people come out to our events.

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