Biotech Beach and Brews

Welcome to 2026!
The 1st singles meetup last October generated many new contacts for people, some new friendships, and a few dates - a good start for the fledgling idea. Now it's the start of a New Year, and hope springs anew for the single crowd. Sure, single can be great fun, don't get us wrong, but even more fun is someone to share the journey with.

How this will work:
I . Put yourself on the waitlist. I add a man or woman in a 1:1 ratio, so in theory there is an even number of fun singles. You get added by sign-up time, no other criteria. If you sign up and don't get in right away, it means you are just waiting for another person of the opposite sex to add to the waitlist. Last time we had about 6 guys that did not get to join us, so sign up early.
II . We will start with a 20 minute mingle from 5:30 to 5:50 PM. Then we will do a speed dating style meet as we did last time, 2-3 minutes depending on # of people signed up. Grab a seat, and meet someone interesting, rotate and do it again. So the math: 30 of each single means 60-90 minutes of meeting someone.
III. Do not leave early, it is unfair to the remaining people since now there is an uneven matchup, and frankly, kinda rude dissing the remaining crowd.
IV. Guys: have your QR Code from LinkedIn ready to go as a screenshot (from the Home screen tap on the search bar, then the QR code is on the next page in the upper right)
V. Ladies: Scan the code of your person you are speaking with, either from your picture app or from the LinkedIn app.
VI. Just like that, you are connected. If you feel you want to explore more than just the 2-3 minute conversation, each can now safely decide to share information beyond what is publicly on LinkedIn if they want to, or not.
VII. No pressure, no harassment. Maybe this leads to a professional connection only, maybe a coffee date, maybe more, or maybe it didn't click. Just remember, we are a small community, be nice to each other.

Therefore, welcome to our second singles only event – and remember:

1. You should be single. As in really, actually single. Not in a bad relationship looking for an exit ramp, living with your ex while separated, married in Tijuana but don’t think it’s valid, or in a situationship that is “complex”. Single.
2. This is a no pressure situation, and your primary goals at this event are to meet people, have an open mind that you could date someone here, have a beverage or two, and have fun. Maybe you meet someone you can date, maybe not, it’s OK either way.
3. Sometimes singles just need to get out and meet other singles. You are not expected to fall in love at first sight, pet sit for someone, water their plants while they are away, or give them a ride to the airport. Unless you want to.
4. You should consider going out with someone you normally would not. Break the old pattern, as you are a scientist or scientist adjacent, and you do experiments for a living. It might pleasantly surprise you.
5. Did I mention you should be single??
6. Never have more than 6 guidelines.

Finally - try NOT to talk about what you do for work. You can already see that on the LinkedIn app, and that is just not good "get to know you" conversation. Here are some things to discuss.
A. What New Years Resolution did you make, if any?
B. What TV series are you binging right now and why?
C. What do you do when you are not working that is fun that I also might enjoy?
D. Make up your own interesting question.

I hope you sign up for this, have a great time, and we will see how it goes for our second Singles Only meetup!

Happy New Years, everyone!! Let’s get together, have a few beers, and recollect / check-in on our New Year’s resolutions!!

Latchkey Brewing in located on Morena Blvd, with a huge orange arrow pointing at it (see event photo)!! If you are coming for I-5 and have come to the Costco, you have gone too far!!

They have a wide variety of beers and will be stocked with empanadas for purchase. There is a small lot on both ends of the building and plenty of street parking! Outside food is welcomed.

Looking forward to seeing you there!!