Dating apps have made meeting people easier than ever. Finding someone you genuinely connect with? Somehow harder. After years of hearing the same conversations— “Dating in LA is impossible,” “Apps are exhausting,” “Nobody wants anything serious anymore”—we realized something.
Everyone had an opinion. Very few people were trying something different. So instead of complaining about modern dating, we decided to build the kind of experience we’d actually want to attend ourselves.
Setup Social combines thoughtful matching, great venues, and relaxed social energy to help people have conversations that actually go somewhere. No speed dating. No awkward games. No endless swiping. Just good people, intentionally brought together.
After purchasing your ticket, you’ll receive a personalized questionnaire. This isn’t a personality quiz for fun. Your answers help us understand who you are, what you’re looking for, and who you’re most likely to enjoy meeting. We use this information to curate your introductions throughout the evening.
You’ll arrive, grab a drink, and settle in. Throughout the evening we’ll introduce you to a small number of carefully selected matches, giving you dedicated time to actually get to know each person. Between introductions, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to mingle naturally with everyone else attending. Consider it curated introductions within a genuinely social event.
Yes. Your matches and the flow of the evening depend on everyone starting together. Doors close at 7:20 PM and late arrivals won’t be admitted. Unfortunately, we can’t offer refunds for missed check-in.
Within 24 hours, you’ll receive a chance to indicate who you’d like to see again. If there’s mutual interest, we’ll happily connect you. No guessing. No wondering whether someone was interested.
This event is open to singles 21+, with most guests typically between 25 and 45. We’ll also be hosting future events for different age groups.
At the moment, this event is designed for heterosexual singles. As our community grows, we plan to host events for a wider range of dating preferences and orientations. Follow us on Instagram to hear about future events.
No. You’ll have meaningful conversations with a handful of curated matches, while also enjoying the atmosphere of a social mixer. Less pressure. More connection.
Whatever makes you feel like the best version of yourself. Most guests dress somewhere between casual chic and cocktail attire.
Absolutely. Just remember that everyone attending is single and coming with the intention of meeting new people.
We don’t match people based on a single score. We look at personality, values, communication styles, relationship goals, interests, and compatibility across multiple dimensions. Our goal isn’t to predict your soulmate. It’s to dramatically improve the odds that your first conversation is one worth having.
No. Chemistry can’t be engineered. What we can do is create an environment where you’re meeting people who are much more likely to be compatible than the average stranger or dating app swipe. The rest is up to you.
Because we carefully balance attendance and aim for an equal number of men and women, tickets are limited. Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the event. After that, refunds aren’t possible since your spot has likely prevented someone on the waitlist from attending. If something unexpected comes up, let us know as soon as possible. We’ll always do our best to help.