Anti Dating App Social (Chicago BODA launch - singles drinks)

CHICAGO, WE’RE HERE 💜

BODA is officially launching in Chicago.

And for our very first night in the city, we’re taking over Moxy Chicago for a big, gorgeous, dressy singles night.

Think: a room full of single people who actually want to meet someone, great music, drinks flowing, flirting encouraged, phones down and absolutely no standing in a corner pretending to text.

This isn’t speed dating. There are no awkward rotations, no name badges and no forced matching.

It’s just a really great night out - where everyone happens to be single.

THE VIBE:

Wear the outfit you’ve been waiting for an excuse to wear. Come for a drink, stay for the night, flirt with someone you might never have swiped right on and see what happens.

Expect our iconic BODA Meet-Cute Cards and our hosts on hand to introduce people, plenty of opportunities to chat and a room designed to make actually talking to strangers feel normal again.

COMING ALONE? GOOD.

Around 95% of people come to BODA events solo, so please don’t wait for a single friend to come with you.

We know walking into a singles event alone can feel terrifying. We also know that ten minutes later, you’ll wonder what you were worried about.

Our hosts will be there to welcome you, introduce you to people and make sure nobody is left awkwardly hovering by the bar.

WHAT IS BODA?

BODA — Bored of Dating Apps — started in the UK with one very simple idea:

Dating needs to get back into real life.

Since then, thousands of singles have joined us at events across the UK, New York, Toronto, LA, Amsterdam and beyond.

People have met partners, best friends, flatmates and travel buddies through BODA. We’ve had engagements, weddings and even BODA babies.

Now, it’s Chicago’s turn.

THE BODA BOUNDARIES:

💜 Respect the rejection. If someone isn’t interested, be lovely about it and move on.

💜 No creep zone. Flirting? Yes. Making someone uncomfortable? Absolutely not.

💜 Talk to people outside your usual swipe type. Your algorithm hasn’t exactly nailed it so far.

💜 Don’t spend the whole night on your phone. The whole point is to look up.

💜 Be brave. Say hello. Give the compliment. Make the first move.

IMPORTANT

This is a singles event, so please only book if you’re genuinely single.

Tickets are limited and our events regularly sell out by gender, so we recommend booking early rather than waiting for your friends to decide.

And remember:

You don’t need a plus-one. You might meet one there.

Chicago, delete the apps for the night.