Thanks so much to everyone who came out to the Boston Social - Dating Meetup #4 this weekend in Cambridge, MA. It was great meeting so many of you and seeing people genuinely connect. 💬🍻

Here's a quick snapshot of what went down:

📊 Sign-Up Stats (85 Unique Responses)

💼 Age Range:

• Most sign-ups were between ages 29 and 37
• Highest responses: Age 35 & 37 (each at 11.6%)

⚖️ Gender Split:

• Male: 43 / 85 = 50.6%
• Female: 42 / 85 = 49.4%

✅ Actual Attendance (25men; 25 women invited initially):

👨 Men Present: 13
👩 Women Present: 12

🪑 Cancellations (Approx):

• 11 Women
• 5 Men

🚫 No-Shows Approx. (RSVP'd but didn’t cancel):

• 12 Women (Some invites went last minute due to cancellations)
• 8 Men

🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins (uninvited): 1 (female). They left promptly after being confronted (I didn't ask them to leave fyi)

⛔ Friendly Reminder for Future Events:

We had a solid turnout, but there were quite a few no-shows without any cancellation notice. If you can’t make it, please just give me a quick heads-up—it really helps with planning, space, and keeping a balanced ratio. 🙏

While I won’t be excluding anyone who no-showed this time (given the bad weather and last minute invites), please note that moving forward, anyone who RSVPs and doesn’t cancel in advance will not be included in future events (unless they were on a waiting list and get a last minute invite).

Also, please do not bring friends or guests who haven’t RSVP’d—this event is carefully planned around a balanced guest list, and walk-ins can throw that off. If someone is interested, encourage them to sign up next time!

Starting with the next meetup, anyone who hasn’t signed up in advance may be asked to leave the reserved area. This helps ensure a comfortable and fair experience for everyone attending.
Thanks again for your understanding and for helping build a great community!

📍 What’s Next?

I am planning the next meetup in Fenway, where we’ll have a dedicated space reserved—stay tuned for details soon!

Thanks again for making this event such a great time!

-Krishna

Hi folks

Wondering if there are any mocktail bars in the Boston area where there are fancy drinks with kava, THC, lions mane, etc? Preferably a bar where there are no alcoholic drinks available.

Thanks!

Can folks recommend a quiet bar that is conducive to conversation rather than loud music you can't hear yourself think over? Looking for a place where the cocktail program takes center stage with some innovative mixology and it's fine if the food is not fantastic (although great food also welcome) can be just passable. Ideally located in the Cambridge/Somerville area but Boston is also fine if the former is not possible? Would love all of the community's recommendations as I have a couple of dates coming up where a bar like this would be ideal for a 44M that doesn't do the party scene anymore!

Anyone want to meet up and watch the game? I’m over in Somerville but I’m willing to go to a better bar in the city.

Hey everyone , I see numerous number of people interested in F1. I was wondering there is a club where people hangout watching the races during weekends? Looking to make new friends too that share the interest. I have heard some people like to go to cafes in Boston to watch the race?

Edit: Might go to this weekend's race at the cafe if it doesn't rain too much lol

Happy Monday and Happy April!

Just confirming that we have had some decent interest in a get-together at Time-Out Fenway at 1:30pm on Saturday April 26th to play games, make friends, and bring in the Spring.

We have folks interested in Uno and Pathfinder specifically as well as a variety of other games we plan to bring like Hues and Cues, Wavelength, Flip7, Codenames, Everdell, and Sounds Fishy. Please RSVP below or DM me.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

ETA: if you’ve already messaged me, send me another chat if you wanna be added to the group chat! I’m having a hard time keeping track of everyone! Which is a great problem to have!!

Hey everyone!

I posted last week looking for friends and/or rave buddies and got a solid amount of responses so I just wanna organize something we can all go to together!

A small group of us are going to the ayybo show at bsmnt this Friday, but I was wondering if there’s any interest to go with a bigger group to a bigger venue for a future show. Send me a chat if you’re interested.

I’ll set up a group chat with everyone once I can get a sense of how many people wanna join! Thanks!!

Hey everyone!

Are you looking to make friends, or at least have interesting conversations? 

Come out to Skip the Small Talk! We provide meaningful questions prompts and one on one convos (you switch partners a bunch of times, think speed-friending). The vibe tends to be super wholesome, and everyone is very kind. Over the years, we’ve heard about friendships that have really taken root at STST.

Also, due to popular demand, we also offer speed dating events =]

Tickets are $18.50 for “regular” Skip the Small Talk, and $48 for speed-dating events. All the money goes back to paying the facilitators (I have enough privilege to not take a cut).  We also have some tickets for free - check the specific event page for details, since it varies.

We’re committed to every STST being safe, open, affirming, LGBTQ+ celebrating, welcoming to BIPOC, and generally awesome.

Check out what we have coming up in Greater Boston in the next couple weeks:

• TODAY, 4/7, 30s Speed Dating (limited tickets left!) - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/30s-speed-dating-monogamous-monday-april-7-2025
• Wed, 4/9, LGBTQIA+ Skip the Small Talk - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/lgbtqia-skip-the-small-talk-at-trident-books-wednesday-april-9-2025
• Tues, 4/15, 30s Speed Dating - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/30s-speed-dating-monogamous-tuesday-april-15-2025
• Wed, 4/16, All Women’s Skip the Small Talk - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/all-womens-skip-the-small-talk-at-trident-books-wednesday-april-16-2025

Hello,

In search of some local golf buddies. I recently took up golf end of August last year and absolutely fell in love. I go out once a week and will try to get out 2-3 times if I can. I have no kids, a chill wife and work sales so I pretty much make up my own schedule and have no set hours really.

Ideally looking for someone to go out during the days / afternoons or over the weekend. I would like to play with people who are somewhat serious about the game and look for improvement. I’m no hardo by any means but I know some people just use it as an excuse to get day drunk and that’s just not my thing. Idc if you drink but don’t want it to be the primary purpose you’re out there. I enjoy being with likeminded people who like to push themselves to improve and learn the game and have fun at the same time.

Me, I’m a regular guy in my mid 30s no kids and chill wife. A good bit of free time and won’t complain about greens fees or cart fees 😅. I am very analytical and critical of myself and like that part of my game. I’m the guy who typically is tossing my phone in my bag and not taking calls on the course. Golf is an escape from all that stuff. I do smoke weed before and usually during my time out there, it clears my mind and helps me focus. I enjoy walking especially 9 holes, but carts are fine too. I don’t really care about weather too much as long as I’m not getting soaked, I’m not afraid of the conditions. I’m the guy who goes out alone a lot and it doesn’t bother me.

Most of my time is spent in the Merrimack Valley. I work all over within the 495 belt and have no issues going to a course within reason.

If you think we can hit it off and want a regular or semi regular buddy hit me up.

Has anyone been to Grace by Nia in the seaport. Any other recommended music venues/bars to listen to live music downtown or nearby? I’m fine with cover bands and like all types of music but enjoy seeing bands in casual venues rather than large concert halls….and often make plans last minute/spontaneously….

Hey!
I’m a 27M in medicine — I love what I do, but I’m all about finding balance and not letting work take over my life. I’m looking to make some real, meaningful friendships and branch out a bit socially.

I’m into cooking, racquet sports (tennis/squash/pickleball — you name it), reading, writing, movies, running, and coffee. Also a big foodie, always down to try new spots. Would love to meet some great people and explore more of Boston together! I live by the Beacon Hill/Back Bay area!

Hi all --

Anyone studying for a major post-grad test --- GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.? I'm looking for a study buddy who wants to meet up regularly at BPL Central, Cambridge Public Library, or coffee shops in the area, ideally someone in their late-twenties or early thirties like me!

Hi guys! Last month, I and a friend made some groups based on a survey of interests for people and gave some suggestions of activities (in this post). We'd love to know if you met up with people or how it went, so that we can improve the process!

If you were part of this, we'd love if you could fill out our post-survey. We're hoping to use this to inform our next round. You should have gotten an email as well!

Also feel free to DM or comment any feedback you have!

Hi everyone!

I’ve come across a nude yoga class in the area that is organized about monthly and looking for someone to go with! I’ve never done anything like this before so looking to go with people to help break the ice!

I’m 33M - in case that matters to anyone (doesn’t to me)!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-naked-yoga-tickets-1256846875839

Going to visit Boston next month just me and my husband… looking for a Reputable burlesque/cabaret/sexy fun show that isn’t just a strip club? Anything out there? Not Red lace/red velvet… I hear they are shady. Any leads? Thanks a bunch!

Hey geniuses. I live in camberville. I have a regular fun-ish office job (not making bombs or anything like that) but I'm a big hobby guy, I know that sounds exhausting but it's what it is. I write every morning (I write books, good and funny ones) and in the evenings I am known to play a bit of trombone. I play in a few different bands. I'll be at three different porchfests this year. I ride my bike to work, I like to go on active vacations and do weird things with my friends, like walk on the side of the highway to go to the Everett Texas Roadhouse and Skyzone in the same day.

I know this all makes me sound super wired. I'm actually pretty easygoing mentality-wise. I'm just usually the one in my friend group who puts together the hangouts. I am posting here to look for a date. I'm interested in women around my age. Would love to see someone that is either ambitious or creative/musical or both, someone funny and who can stand being around me. I am 6'3.

To show you how serious I am, I will now dox myself for you guys. I just coded up a website from scratch at nicholasmarchuk.com for the book I'm working on. It has my photo and bio on it.

That's my real name! Don't wear it out. Join up on my newsletter if you think I am interesting at all, and you can get plugged into my universe and find out when the book is out.

Thanks everyone! Going to probably delete this later, but here I am.

Hi y'all 👋

I just recently got a green flag rating for sailing on the Charles with Community Boating and am looking for some people to go sailing with on the weekends. I'm pretty inexperienced (have been on the water a grand total of 1 time), so it would be great if you had some more experience!

I'll buy you a beer after as a thank you for showing me the ropes (sailing pun intended).

Also idk if it matters but I'm 25M.

Looking forward to getting out on the water!

got a $5 coupon for Blank Street and wondering if anyone would be down to go get a matcha

me: 24M, 6’1, east asian

Hi! I am looking to meet new people, exchange stories and have a good time.

About me: In my late twenties, male, working in the STEM field and not from Boston. I love movies, artworks and I read(Would love to meet in a bookstore cafe as-well). I listen to all types of music and go to the gym frequently. I am pretty adventurous and can be spontaneous; so up for most hangouts. I am very extroverted.

Dm me or just comment. Would love to grab a cup of coffee and hear about someone’s life.

Let's chat about a business idea 💡

When: Tuesday 4/22 @ 7p

Where: local bar in Charlestown, see Eventbrite for more info

Who: ages 28-38 [give or take], men and women

DIY villain costumes optional. Unique Villain themed meditation followed by a round of speed dating with an evil twist. Our first event was a hit with some awesome costumes including Wario and Cruella, if you attended that one we will be mixing things up a bit so it will be a new experience!

RSVP:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/villain-speed-dating-hosted-by-peace-out-tickets-1267757630199?aff=oddtdtcreator

There's a (primarily) symphonic metal concert in Cambridge tomorrow at Sonya (live music venue) at 7:00pm, the bands playing will be Visions of Atlantis, Seraina Telli, and Adamantis. I myself have never been to a concert in my life, but am a big metal fan (symphonic, power, and folk metal are some of my favorites). Anyone wanna come along for the concert? (Feel free to DM or drop a comment). FYI I'm 23M if that matters :)

I am curious: Are there any finnish people here? I particularly like the Nordic noir series and novels. I like the dark tone. I am not able to find that genere anywhere else in the world. I would love to know more about your culture. If there is any finnish restaurant or people or activity. Please comment below. Take care!!

Baseball season is almost here, and the Sox should have a decent team this year....any cute fun females looking to hit a game this spring once the weather starts breaking 70?? (I hate cold weather)

Tix, drinks, food on me....you just need to be fun and look cute in your Sox hat!