✨ Sophisticated: A Curated Singles Night (Ages 35–49)

## ✨ Sophisticated: A Curated Singles Night (Ages 35–49)

Part of the Cuffed by Cupid Match Series 💘
A four-event winter series leading up to Valentine’s Day.
🗓 Saturday, January 24
⏰ 8:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 Eighteenth Street Lounge — Washington, DC

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You’ve grown past the swiping chaos. You value good conversation, self-awareness, and showing up with intention.
Sophisticated is a curated singles night for people in their late 30s and 40s who want connection without gimmicks or pressure. This isn’t speed dating and it’s not a loud mixer where you’re left to fend for yourself. It’s structured just enough to make meeting people easy — and relaxed enough to feel natural.
After hosting 12+ events for over 373 guests in 2025, we’ve refined the flow, the questions, and the hosting so real connection feels comfortable again.

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### 🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets Required

RSVPing “Yes” on Meetup does not guarantee entry.
All attendees must purchase a ticket on Eventbrite to attend.
(Ticket link will be shared in the event comments and confirmation message.)

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### 💫 How It Works

• Arrive, grab a drink, and complete a short compatibility quiz on your phone
• Our Matchbox system uses values, goals, and personality to curate up to 3 matches
• Matches are revealed in relaxed rounds throughout the evening
• Plenty of time to mingle with the full group before and after
No awkward games. No forced icebreakers. Just thoughtful structure and good conversation.

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### ⏰ Event Schedule

8:00 PM – Arrival, check-in, drinks at the bar
8:15 PM – Compatibility quiz opens
8:45 PM – Match groups revealed
9:00 PM – Match #1
9:20 PM – Match #2
9:40 PM – Match #3
10:00 PM – Open mingling
👉 Please arrive by 8:30 PM to be included in matchmaking.

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### 👔 Dress Code

Polished and relaxed.
Cocktail dresses, blazers, stylish separates — dress like the version of you that feels confident and comfortable in the room.

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### 📋 What You’ll Need

• A smartphone with internet access
• Arrival before 8:30 PM
• An open mindset — we’ll take care of the rest

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### 🛡️ Safety, Access & Policies

• Venue is upstairs with limited accessibility (stairs only)
• This is a safe, respectful, and inclusive space — harassment or disruptive behavior will result in removal
• Photos and video may be taken for community promotion
• Refunds available up to 4 days before the event (Eventbrite policy applies)

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### 💬 Community Vibe

This is for people who value presence, perspective, and genuine conversation.
If that sounds like you, we’d love to have you join us.
📸 Follow along: @dmv.experiences