Thursday | Matchmaking Night at Backyard | Desert Ridge

Just a bar, everyone single. Because the world in 2025 is all about meeting IRL, not on dating apps!

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 has matched more than half a million people to date, across 40 countries. It 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 built by Matchbox's team of relationship scientists and curated by your host.
• 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 a 50/50 male to female ratio 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.

Just matchmaking, everyone single 😉

See you there!

🌟 150+ Singles, one venue.

✨ Ticket Info below!

Early Bird Ticket 🎟️
Description: Guests must arrive before 8PM for guaranteed entry

General Admission Ticket 🎫
Description: Guests must arrive before 9PM for guaranteed entry

On-the-door Ticket 🚪
Only purchase if told to do so by the host/event security. Entry is subject to capacity.

⏰ PLEASE AIM TO ARRIVE AT 7PM!

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

🥰 Many attendees (40%) come by themselves, so even if you’re the only single in your friendship group, don’t hesitate to join us solo. You’ll find yourself in great company.

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