Singles Events in San Francisco: The Next Two Weeks
San Francisco’s best singles scene hides inside its museums and bars. The Exploratorium and the California Academy of Sciences both run adults-only nights in the next two weeks, and around them sits a full calendar of speed dating in San Francisco, an astrology speed dating night, a singles 5K at Kezar Stadium and trivia socials from the Mission to the Marina. If you are searching for singles events in San Francisco or where to meet singles in SF, start here.
This edition covers Thursday, October 15 to Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The list is refreshed every Sunday with a new rolling two-week window, so expired events disappear and new ones take their place. Every event below is labeled: a Singles event exists to help you meet a partner, while a Singles-friendly event is a social night where arriving alone is normal and conversation is easy. Audience labels (age ranges, LGBTQ+ and more) come straight from each organizer’s listing. Prices and times are as listed by the organizer; check the event page before you go, because popular speed dating nights sell out one gender’s tickets first.
San Francisco Singles Events at a Glance
| Event | Date | Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black & Dating: A Black-Centered Singles Mixer, Open to All | Thu, Oct 15 | Singles event | $30 early bird / $40 advance / $50 at the door |
| The Connection Lab: A Guided Singles Event in San Francisco | Sat, Oct 17 | Singles event | $77.00–$97.00 |
| Love Isn’t Blind - Live Comedy/Dating Show - SF | Sat, Oct 17 | Singles event | From $23.73 |
| San Francisco Singles Event: Happy Hour (Ages 40-55) — Jigsaw Dating | Sat, Oct 17 | Singles event | $26.99 general admission |
| Singles’ Speed Dating - Paris 75 (ZELO / The Love Star) | Sat, Oct 17 | Singles event | $12.51–$23.18 |
Singles Events in San Francisco (Dating Events and Mixers)
1. Black & Dating: A Black-Centered Singles Mixer, Open to All
When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM · Where: DACHA Kitchen & Bar Footprints, Lower Nob Hill · Cost: $30 early bird / $40 advance / $50 at the door Type: Singles event · Good for: All singles (Black-centered, open to all ages and ethnicities)
A mixer for Black singles and anyone who wants to meet them, built around an organizer-designed mixer game rather than free-form mingling, with appetizers included and food and drinks available to order.
2. The Connection Lab: A Guided Singles Event in San Francisco
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 2:00 PM (doors 1:45 PM) · Where: Mission Yoga, 2415 Mission Street, Inner Mission · Cost: $77.00–$97.00 Type: Singles event · Good for: All singles (all genders and orientations)
A two-hour facilitator-led workshop where singles meet through guided one-on-one and group connection exercises instead of unstructured mingling, followed by an optional social hour.
3. Love Isn’t Blind | Live Comedy/Dating Show | SF
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 5:30 PM · Where: The Foundry SF, SoMa · Cost: From $23.73 Type: Singles event · Good for: All singles
A live comedy dating show where audience members watch (or join) on-stage dating played for laughs, mixing stand-up with real first-date awkwardness.
4. San Francisco Singles Event: Happy Hour (Ages 40-55) — Jigsaw Dating
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM · Where: Rick & Roxy’s, 2131 Lombard Street, Marina District · Cost: $26.99 general admission Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 40–55
A phone-free happy hour for singles in their 40s and 50s, with conversation-starter games, a full bar, and a suggested-match card delivered after the event based on who you connected with.
5. Singles’ Speed Dating | Paris 75 (ZELO / The Love Star)
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM (recurs Saturdays) · Where: Paris 75, 515 Broadway, North Beach · Cost: $12.51–$23.18 Type: Singles event · Good for: All singles
Astrology-themed speed dating: guests check in on the organizer’s site, get a compatibility score with each date, rotate through short conversations, and receive their mutual matches by email afterwards.
6. Singles 5k Run/Walk — San Francisco
When: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 8:30 AM · Where: Kezar Stadium, Golden Gate Park · Cost: not listed Type: Singles event · Good for: All singles
A 5K run/walk staged specifically for singles, starting at Kezar Stadium at the edge of Golden Gate Park, so participants meet fellow runners at an easy social pace.
7. Mini Speed Date in SF (ages 26-42) — Chemeya Events
When: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM · Where: O’Reilly’s Pub, 1840 Haight Street, Haight-Ashbury · Cost: $28.52 Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 26–42
A condensed speed-dating night for late-20s to early-40s singles, with a series of short seated dates in a pub setting rather than a full evening of rotations.
8. Gay Men Speed Dating | San Francisco | Fancy a Go?
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:00 PM · Where: The Jay Hotel, 433 Clay Street, Financial District · Cost: From $37.00 Type: Singles event · Good for: LGBTQ+ (gay men)
A speed-dating night for gay men run by the Fancy a Go?/MyCheekyDate team, with attendees rotating through a round of short one-on-one dates at a downtown hotel bar.
9. Speed Dating in the Mission District | Cityswoon | Ages 35-47
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:00–9:30 PM · Where: Elixir Bar, 3200 16th Street, Mission District · Cost: $43.45 Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 35–47
App-guided speed dating where a live-match system pairs you with compatible attendees for a series of 5–6 minute dates, with matched results and messaging opened up after the event.
10. Friday Night Dating in the Marina District | Cityswoon | Ages 43-55
When: Friday, October 23, 2026, 7:00 PM · Where: Rick & Roxy’s, 2131 Lombard Street, Marina District · Cost: From $43.45 Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 43–55
Cityswoon’s Friday-night speed dating for the 43–55 crowd, using its live-match check-in system to pair attendees for short dates, with matches and messaging unlocked afterwards.
11. SpeedCalifornia | Saturday Night Ages 25-39
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 5:00–7:00 PM · Where: The Jay Hotel, 433 Clay Street, Financial District · Cost: $37.00–$40.25 Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 25–39
A structured speed-dating evening for under-40s: around a dozen 5–6 minute dates with low-pressure icebreakers, matching handled through an online system, and results emailed within 24 hours.
Singles-Friendly Events in San Francisco (Social Nights Where Meeting People Is Easy)
12. After Dark: Speak Easy (Exploratorium)
When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00–10:00 PM · Where: Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero · Cost: not listed Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: Adults 18+
An adults-only evening opening of the Exploratorium’s interactive science exhibits, themed this night around hidden codes, secret signals, and behind-the-scenes tricks, with bars and music throughout the museum.
13. NightLife: October 15 (California Academy of Sciences)
When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00–10:00 PM · Where: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park · Cost: not listed Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: Adults 21+ only
The museum’s weekly 21+ night opening, with cocktails in hand while exploring the rainforest dome, aquarium, and planetarium, plus DJs and rotating themed programming.
14. Bachata Party with JAS Latin Dance
When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:00–11:00 PM (recurs weekly on Thursdays) · Where: The Cigar Bar & Grill, 850 Montgomery Street, Jackson Square · Cost: $8 in advance / $10 at the door Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: Adults 21+
A beginner-friendly bachata lesson from 7:00–8:00 PM, then social dancing until 11:00 PM with rotating partners, so no dance partner is needed to join in.
15. Golden Gate Comedy Night (San Francisco’s Hottest Comedy Show)
When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:00 PM (recurs Fridays and Saturdays, with 7:00 PM and 8:45 PM shows) · Where: The Function SF: Comedy Club & Cocktail Lounge, 1414 Market Street, Mid-Market · Cost: $12.51–$23.18 Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: Adults 21+
A stand-up showcase of Bay Area and touring comedians at a small cocktail-lounge comedy club with food and drinks served, an easy low-key night out for meeting people before and after the show.
16. Guest DJ Night at Church of 8 Wheels
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 8:00–10:00 PM (recurs on third Tuesdays) · Where: Church of 8 Wheels, 554 Fillmore Street, Lower Haight · Cost: From $24.13 Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: Adults 18+
An adults-only roller-disco session inside a converted church, with a guest DJ spinning while skaters circle the rink; skate rental is available and costumes are common.
17. Trivia Social Wednesday
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:30–9:30 PM (recurs weekly on Wednesdays) · Where: The Bar & Bean Fusion, 1 Polk Street, Civic Center · Cost: Free Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: Adults 21+
A free, social-first trivia night with four rounds of questions plus mini-games between rounds; solo players are welcomed and matched with others, and themed nights include costume and activity rounds.
18. NightLife: Día de los Muertos (California Academy of Sciences)
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00–10:00 PM · Where: California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park · Cost: not listed Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: Adults 21+ only
A Day of the Dead edition of the museum’s 21+ NightLife, with cocktails, DJs, and after-hours access to the aquarium, rainforest, and planetarium alongside themed altars and performances.
19. After Dark: Death and Life / La muerte y la vida (Exploratorium)
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00–10:00 PM · Where: Exploratorium, Pier 15, Embarcadero · Cost: not listed Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: Adults 18+
An adults-only evening at the Exploratorium themed on Day of the Dead traditions and the science of life and death, with hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and drinks throughout the galleries.
20. San Francisco Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 (CrawlSF)
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4:00–10:00 PM (check-in from 2:00 PM) · Where: Check-in at Mayes Oyster House, 1233 Polk Street, Lower Nob Hill (crawl covers Polk Street bars) · Cost: From $14.64 Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: All singles
A costumed Halloween bar crawl along Polk Street with a wristband covering entry and drink specials at participating bars, DJs, and a costume contest, drawing a large social crowd. Prices marked “not listed” (Exploratorium After Dark, Cal Academy NightLife, Singles 5K) were not shown on the pages retrieved; check the venue sites before publishing a price. Three entries (Love Isn’t Blind, Gay Men Speed Dating, Singles 5K) were verified on Eventbrite discovery/listing pages showing the exact name, date, venue, and (where applicable) price, rather than on a standalone ticket page. Additional verified leads not used, if replacements are needed: San Francisco Halloween Singles Mixer 2026 (Date Faster, Sat Oct 17, 7:00 PM, SoMa, from $9.30 — venue not confirmed); San Francisco’s Hottest Singles Mixer 25+ (Sat Oct 17); Tantra Speed Date (Sat Oct 24, 7:00 PM, from $89); Speed Dating SF Social (ages 57+), Oct 25; Pet Costume Pawty & Singles Mixer (Sat Oct 24, 11:00 AM, Spark Social SF, from $17.85).
How to Make the Most of Singles Events in San Francisco
Arrive early. The first twenty minutes of any mixer or speed dating night are when the room is loosest and introductions are easiest. Book ticketed dating events ahead: organizers balance numbers, and the side that books late is the side that gets waitlisted. For singles-friendly nights, give yourself a small job: join a trivia team that is short a player, take the beginner lesson before the social, or volunteer for the setup shift. A shared task turns small talk into a real conversation. And go twice. The second visit to the same run club, class or trivia night is when familiar faces become actual prospects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Singles Events in San Francisco
What are the best singles events in San Francisco this week? The strongest options in this window are the 11 labeled singles events above, led by speed dating nights and mixers built for introductions. The singles-friendly picks, from trivia to run clubs, suit anyone who prefers meeting people sideways, through an activity.
What is the difference between a singles event and a singles-friendly event? A singles event is organized for dating: speed dating, singles mixers, lock and key parties and matchmaking nights. A singles-friendly event is a general social event, like a trivia night, class or festival, where lots of people attend solo and talking to strangers is part of the format.
Are singles events in San Francisco free? Some are. Many singles-friendly picks on this list are free, including run clubs, trivia nights and festivals, while ticketed dating events in San Francisco typically run from about $10 to $50. Every listing shows its price as published by the organizer.
Do I need to book speed dating in advance? Almost always, yes. Speed dating organizers cap and balance attendance, and popular nights sell out days ahead, often for one gender before the other. Use the event link in the listing to book.
How often is this list updated? Every Sunday. Expired events are removed, recurring events roll to their next date, and new events are added so the list always covers the coming two weeks. For the other nine cities, see the national guide to the best singles events in America.
Last updated October 14, 2026. Event details can change; confirm time, venue and availability on the organizer’s page before heading out.