About this Event
Laughter & Links: Black Friday Stand-Up Comedy Mixer
Get ready for laughs and new connections at this in-person stand-up comedy mixer. Come hang out, enjoy the comedy, and make it a night to remember!
Turn Black Friday night into something more memorable than another evening of scrolling.
Laughter & Links combines live stand-up comedy, playful audience interaction, hosted conversation rotations, and an optional mutual-match activity designed for single adults who prefer meeting people through shared experiences.
A professional Comedian Host will remain on-site throughout the evening to manage QR check-in, lead the comedy program, introduce conversation activities, and maintain a respectful social environment.
The centerpiece is Dating in the Dark, an interactive comedy segment featuring up to three pairs of attendees who have voluntarily opted in before the show.
Participants remain seated while wearing a comfortable blindfold and respond to light, non-invasive conversation prompts from the host. Participation is completely optional. Guests may decline any question, remove the blindfold, or leave the activity at any time. No physical interaction is required.
After the comedy segment, guests move into hosted four-person conversation rotations inspired by themes from the show before transitioning into an open social.
The evening concludes with an optional Smart Match Card. Contact information is only facilitated when two participants independently indicate mutual interest.
Light bites, handcrafted sodas, zero-proof seasonal beverages, coffee, and other non-alcoholic refreshments are included with in-person admission.
The organizer may aim for a balanced mix of attendees, but no exact gender ratio, match, date, relationship, or romantic outcome is guaranteed.
Event venue & nearby stays
RED ROOM Comedy Club, 7442 North Western Avenue, Chicago, United States
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