Slow dance dating

Because chemistry grows from connection.

Dating today can feel time-consuming, impersonal, and exhausting… especially when you’re looking for something real.

Slow Dance Dating is an invite-only experience designed to help you connect at a natural pace, without pressure.

It’s a blend of matchmaking, guided connection, and playful human interaction… similar to speed dating, without the rush.

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT

✔️ Invite-only & intentionally curated

✔️ Balanced group of 8 men + 8 women

✔️ Guided conversations that flow naturally

✔️ A relaxed, music-filled atmosphere

✔️ An experience designed to help you get out of your head and into the moment

Each group is intentionally curated by Megan, based on personal conversations with every guest, to create the best possible dynamic in the room.

WHO IS THIS FOR

This experience is ideal for singles who:

  • Are tired of dating apps and surface-level interactions

  • Appreciate curated, high-quality experiences

  • Value connection, emotional maturity, and kindness

  • Want to enjoy dating again, without pressure or expectation

  • Are open to trying something refreshingly different

THE INTENTION

Dating today can keep people stuck in their heads - overthinking, analyzing, and holding back.

This experience is designed to help you:

  • Loosen up

  • Be present

  • Enjoy the moment

  • Let go of expectations

  • Remember that connection is meant to feel human and fun

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Sunday, February 15th

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Parking: Street parking or Ride Share

The Venue

Join us at a unique, underground dinner venue in Logan Square called Bar Berria. We’ll have a spread of cozy seasonal appetizers from chefs Sieger Bayer and Emily Abram.

Please Note: Bar Berria does not have a publicly listed address so we've used a nearby location in Eventbrite - Fireside Bowl. The full address will be shared with you after registration. 

Agenda

1:00 – 1:20pm Arrive and mingle

1:20 – 1:30pm Instructions from Megan

1:30 – 2:45pm Guided rotations to meet your matches (8 matches, 7 minutes each)

2:45 – 3:30pm Open mingling, music, and connection

“The singles over 50 soiree was the perfect Chicago night: a gorgeous rooftop, lively conversation, and new connections. I walked away with potential friendships and maybe even something more.”

— Jody L.

The day of the event, you’ll receive:

An email and text with a private link to the guest list - complete with photos, first names, and two fun facts to spark conversation.

following the event, you’ll receive:

A text message with a list of guests by first name. Select the guests you’d like to reconnect with, and if the interest is mutual, we’ll make an introduction by text and email within 24 hours.

During the guided rotations:

- Women will be stationed at tables while men rotate.

- Our curated conversation prompts will help you move beyond small talk into easy, meaningful dialogue.

Keep the connection

growing

Who would you enjoy continuing the conversation with? There’s no pressure to exchange information in the moment. Simply stay present and let the experience unfold.

After the event, you’ll receive a follow-up text with a list of guests by first name. If there’s a mutual interest, we’ll make a warm introduction via text and email within 24 hours.

We’ll also share simple next steps and check in two weeks later to see which Slow Dance Dating moments turned into real-life connections.