Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PM PDT
## AN EVENING OF ELIGIBLES
Meet people, not profiles.
There’s something different about meeting someone in real life.
IRL is bringing dating back offline.
For our Napa gathering, we’re taking over the Riverside Grove at Napa Yard at Oxbow Gardens for an evening created for Bay Area and Wine Country eligibles ages 35–55 who are ready for something a little more intentional.
No speed dating.
No awkward games.
No swiping.
Just a beautiful setting, something good to drink, interesting people—and the possibility of meeting someone you're genuinely excited to see again.
### WHY NAPA YARD?
Don't let the word Yard fool you.
Napa Yard is an incredibly thoughtful indoor-outdoor destination filled with beautiful lighting, hanging wisteria, landscaped spaces and unexpected little places to wander. As the sun goes down and the lights come on, the entire property takes on a completely different feel.
For IRL, we'll have the Riverside Grove exclusively to ourselves —an adults-only area where our guests can gather, mingle and settle in.
But you aren't confined to one space.
The entire Napa Yard property is yours to explore.
Grab another drink. Take a walk. Find a quiet spot to talk. And if you happen to meet someone you really like, challenge them to a round of mini golf. 😉
That's kind of the point.
IRL events aren't held just anywhere. Our venues are intentionally selected from some of The Bay Edit Magazine's favorite finds throughout the Bay Area and Wine Country —places that give you something to experience together, not just somewhere to stand with a drink.
### WHAT TO EXPECT
This isn't a giant, anything-goes mixer.
IRL events are age-specific and intentionally limited , and we've intentionally chosen a quieter evening at Napa Yard so the property feels like it's ours.
Come alone. Come with another eligible friend.
We'll have name tags waiting at check-in so you'll know who's here with IRL—and have an easy excuse to say hello. 😉
Then grab something to eat or drink, explore the property, play a little mini golf if the mood strikes, and actually talk to people.
Dress: Date-night worthy.
Ages: 35–55
When: Thursday, October 22 · 6–8 PM
Where: Napa Yard at Oxbow Gardens · Riverside Grove · Napa
### EAT, DRINK & GIVE BACK
Napa Yard makes ordering ridiculously easy.
Scan the QR code right from your table and order what you'd like, or head directly to the bar—whatever works for you.
And this night does a little good while we're having fun.
A portion of IRL ticket proceeds benefits The Bay Edit Foundation , and Napa Yard guests will also have the opportunity to direct a portion of their food and beverage purchases to the Foundation when ordering through the venue's give-back program.
So your night out can support local storytelling, journalism education, small businesses and community experiences at the same time.
### YOUR TICKET
$20 per person
Your ticket reserves your place on the IRL guest list and access to our private Riverside Grove gathering.
Food, drinks and additional experiences are available for purchase directly from Napa Yard.
Space is intentionally limited.
### GETTING THERE
This one is easy.
Napa Yard is directly across from Oxbow Public Market , with plenty of parking available.
Cross the bridge with Oxbow on your right, look left—you can't miss it.
Once you're here, we'll take it from there.
### COMING SOON TO NAPA YARD 👀
And here's another reason you'll probably want to come back: Napa Yard is getting a roller rink just in time for Halloween.
Yes. A roller rink.
We'll leave you to imagine the IRL possibilities with that one. 😉
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Come for the venue. Stay for the conversation. Maybe leave with a reason to delete an app.
IRL
Meet people, not profiles.
Better offline.