Singles Events
in Dayton
Live, in-person ways to meet someone in Dayton — no swiping, no awkward speed dating timers. Just a room full of people who also want to ditch the apps.
Gem City Social Sports runs Dayton's singles events at Two Social in downtown Dayton — headlined by Date My Friend, a live show where friends pitch their single friend to the crowd ($5 at the door). Add free Friday karaoke and co-ed rec leagues, and you have three real ways to meet someone in Dayton without an app.
Date My Friend
Think of it as Dayton's answer to speed dating — except instead of nervous two-minute interviews, your friends take the mic and present youto the room: your photos, your hobbies, your green flags, and at least one story you'd rather they skip. It's hilarious, it's genuine, and the whole room is single (or wing-manning someone who is).
$5 at the door, 21+, hosted at Two Social in downtown Dayton. Come to be presented, to pitch a friend, or just to watch — every option counts as a great night out.
Two Social
123 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Three Ways Singles Meet in Dayton
Different speeds for different people — one big night, a casual hangout, or a full season.
The Live Event
Date My Friend nights pack the most introductions into a single evening. Faster than speed dating, funnier than a mixer, and only $5.
Event detailsThe Casual Hangout
Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social is free, low-pressure, and full of league players. Nobody needs an excuse to talk to the person who just sang Shania Twain.
Karaoke nightsThe Long Game
A co-ed rec league gives you the same crowd, same night, every week for 8 weeks. More relationships start on our kickball fields than we can count.
Join a leagueWhy a League Beats Speed Dating
Speed dating gives you three minutes to make an impression. A co-ed sports league gives you eight weeks — same people, same night, zero pressure. You see how someone celebrates a win, shakes off a loss, and whether they stay for the after-party. That's a far better signal than any timed round, and it works even when you don't meet "the one" — because you leave with friends either way.
Frequently Asked Questions
What singles events are there in Dayton?
Gem City Social Sports hosts Date My Friend — a live singles event at Two Social in downtown Dayton where friends pitch their single friend to the room — plus free Friday Night Karaoke, seasonal bar crawls, and co-ed sports leagues where most players show up solo.
Is Date My Friend a speed dating event?
It's Dayton's alternative to speed dating. Instead of timed one-on-one rounds, your friends get on the mic and present you to the whole room — your photos, your green flags, your most embarrassing story. You meet everyone at once, and the laughs do the icebreaking.
How much do Dayton singles events cost?
Date My Friend is $5 at the door. Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social is free. Sports leagues run $30–$80 for a 6–8 week season, which works out to a few dollars per night out.
What ages attend singles events in Dayton?
Events at Two Social are 21+, and the crowd is mostly mid-20s through 40s — the same range as our sports leagues. There's no upper limit; the room skews 'young professional' but everyone is welcome.
Can I come to a singles event alone?
Yes — coming solo is completely normal. At Date My Friend you can attend just to watch, volunteer a friend, or be presented yourself. At leagues and karaoke nights, half the room arrived alone too.
What's the best way to meet singles in Dayton long-term?
Join a co-ed sports league. One night a week with the same people for 8 weeks beats any single event for actually getting to know someone — kickball and cornhole are the most popular picks, and both end the night at the Two Social after-party.
Ready to Meet Someone Offline?
Grab a ticket to the next Date My Friend night, or start a season and let it happen naturally.
Hosted at Two Social, 123 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402 · View service area