{"id":76000,"date":"2020-06-08T09:51:23","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T14:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=76000"},"modified":"2020-06-17T11:51:03","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T16:51:03","slug":"virtual-speed-dating-in-chicago-takes-romance-to-a-whole-new-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/virtual-speed-dating-in-chicago-takes-romance-to-a-whole-new-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Speed Dating in Chicago Takes Romance to a Whole New Level"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Single and Overdue for a Mingle? Try Virtual Speed Dating in Chicago<\/h2>\n<p>The shelter-in-place has affected our lives in every way possible. And that certainly includes dating. Before quarantine, you could strike up a convo with a cute girl at XSport Fitness. Or flirt with your favorite Starbucks barista (who knows your order by heart). Heck, with just a few swipes on your smartphone, you could have a stranger show up at your doorstep for some <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/10-best-shows-to-binge-watch-on-netflix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Netflix<\/a> and chill. But all that has come to a halt thanks to a nasty virus infiltrating our livelihoods. Now, we\u2019re grocery shopping with latex gloves and barely making eye contact with our delivery drivers.<\/p>\n<p>So what\u2019s a bachelor or bachelorette to do when you\u2019re required, by LAW, to be six feet apart? Enter: virtual speed dating! Sure, it might seem a bit unconventional. But one company has convinced us it\u2019s the future of relationships. Since 2007, SpeedChicago Dating has been playing cupid across the UK and the states. And now with the shelter-in-place, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedchicagodating.com\/event-schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SpeedChicago Dating<\/a> has been offering online sessions to help Chicagoans find their perfect match!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_76004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-76004\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-76004 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_683338684.jpg\" alt=\"virtual speed dating\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_683338684.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_683338684-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_683338684-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_683338684-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_683338684-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_683338684-842x474.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_683338684-406x228.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_683338684-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-76004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Speed Dating Chicago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Here&#8217;s How It Works<\/h2>\n<p>First, pick a date that works for you. Sessions run several times per week. Make sure you\u2019re within the age range of your selected date. Then buy your ticket online. Prices range from $19 to $24 plus tax. Finally, you\u2019ll get a confirmation email with more information.<\/p>\n<p>Once the day has arrived, be sure to put your best foot forward! You want to make a great first impression, so consider dressing up a bit. Style your hair or throw on a bright red lipstick to really let your personality shine. Pour your favorite cocktail and get cozy on your couch or whenever you\u2019re most comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>To start the event, you\u2019ll need to click the link in your email confirmation. Make sure to double-check audio and video on your laptop or smartphone beforehand. A host will be facilitating the sessions (and help ease the awkwardness). They\u2019ll be on standby in case anything goes awry. During your session, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to meet a whole slew of suitors. Think of it as traditional speed dating but with a modern twist.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-76005 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_723429952-1.jpg\" alt=\"virtual speed dating\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_723429952-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_723429952-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_723429952-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_723429952-1-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_723429952-1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_723429952-1-842x474.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_723429952-1-406x228.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/shutterstock_723429952-1-270x152.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After everyone has entered the virtual waiting room, the fun starts! Basically, the host will take two daters into their own \u201croom\u201d where they can chat privately. You&#8217;ll have about 7-8 minutes to meet your match so make it worthwhile. Ask questions, take notes, and remember to be yourself. If you connect with someone special, don\u2019t forget to grab their phone number or email. After the event, you\u2019ll be instructed to send your favorites to the event host. The best part: there\u2019s no waiting around for a phone call. If the feelings are mutual and it\u2019s a match, you\u2019ll find out via email within hours!<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve landed a potential partner, the next steps are meeting IRL. Keep it casual and reserve a table at a <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/these-chicago-bars-restaurants-plan-on-reopening-their-patios-this-june\/\">local restaurant<\/a> like Happy Camper\u2019s Paradise Park, Las Fuentes, or Park and Field. 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