Friday | LGBTQ+ Matchmaking at Thunderbird Lounge | Central Phoenix

Just a bar, everyone single. Because the world in 2026 is all about meeting IRL, not on dating apps! Join us for our FIRST LGBTQ+ matchmaking night of the year!

Matching will be powered by Matchbox. It’s a software that uses relationship science to find you your most compatible match at the party. The algorithm optimizes for long-term compatibility, based on values—but it’s up to you to see if you’ll click.

How it works:

• Upon arrival, you’ll take a matching questionnaire.
• The Matchbox algorithm will identify your optimal match at the party, based on relationship science, AI, and Nobel Prize-winning economics.
• After mingling with the whole group, matches are revealed!

What to expect:

• The matching process is highly intentional—come with an open mind.
• If your match isn’t love at first sight, that’s okay! The algorithm is designed for long-term compatibility, so at baseline, you’ll be values-aligned.
• At the end of the day, this will be a great group of single people. Enjoy meeting everyone, and remember to be kind.
• We aim to maintain an even but cannot guarantee that all attendees will show up, as life happens. If there is an uneven split, some matches will be paired platonically. These people receive a free ticket to a future event of their choice.

Event Structure:

• This event is highly intentional and the matching will proceed on schedule. Please be on time.
• 7:00pm—the event begins, check in & mingle with other singles! 
• 8:15pm—doors close, the algorithm begins computing matches
• 8:30pm—a series of clues begin
• 8:45pm—first match revealed
• 9:00pm—second match revealed
• 9:15pm—third match revealed
• 9:30pm—matchmaking concludes, but you're welcome to stay, mingle, grab a drink, and hang out with us all night!
• 11:00pm—event concludes

Just matchmaking, everyone single 😉

See you there!

🌟 LGBTQ+ Singles, one venue.

⏰ PLEASE AIM TO ARRIVE BEFORE 8PM TO BE INCLUDED IN MATCHMAKING! You can arrive after 8, but you will not be able to take part in matchmaking.

🎫 PHYSICAL I.D. REQUIRED. NO REFUNDS. NO TRANSFERS. 21+

🥰 Many attendees (70%) come by themselves, so even if you’re the only single in your friend group, don’t hesitate to join us solo. You’ll find yourself in great company.

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