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Listen in on someone’s blind date
Public nosiness is encouraged at the “It’s a date” comedy dating show on Jan 22. Let’s set the scene: Four blindfolded singles take the stage and let their charms do the seducing, while the audience throws in spicy questions to stir the pot. The crowd then votes on who they think is the perfect match, and that couple will win a second date outside of the show (planned and paid for by “It’s A Date”). (Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m.; 60 State St., Boston; $27)
Mingle with other singles
Mingle Mayhem is hosting a table talk dating event at Rosebed Indian-American Bar & Kitchen on Jan. 22 that claims to be equal parts chaos and connection. Instead of awkward speed dating prompts, expect an evening of games and twists designed to get you laughing, competing, and bonding over unique activities that spark genuine interactions. A drink ticket is included! (Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m.; 381 Summer St., Somerville; $30)
Add some carrots to your cakes
If eating healthier is one of your New Year’s resolutions, take this event as a sign that you’re doing great, sweetie! Learn to sneak fruits, veggies, and whole grains into your favorite treats and desserts at Clover Food Lab’s healthy baking 101 class on Jan. 23. On the menu: Blueberry muffins and Maine Grains oat cups. (Thursday, Jan. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m.; 1075 Cambridge St., Cambridge; $32)
Send off Boston’s Poet Laureate
Porsha Olayiwola’s six-year tenure as Boston’s Poet Laureate may be coming to an end. You can celebrate her service as the city’s beacon of literary community at the MFA on Jan. 23 where she’ll deliver her final reading in the role. Bonus: It’s free! (Thursday, Jan. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; 465 Huntington Ave., Boston; free (tickets required)
Pay what you want to see a play
Not joking! Company One Theatre’s production of “Haunted,” a new Indigenous horror comedy featuring Y2K hits, kicks off its pay-what-you-want run at the BPL on Jan. 24. The premise: The ghosts of Indigenous siblings pass their time dancing to Britney Spears, haunting the families that try to move into their house, and wondering if they’ll ever be free from the shackles of racist stereotypes and make it to the spirit world. (Friday, Jan. 24 through Saturday, Feb. 15; multiples times; 700 Boylston St., Boston; pay what you want)
Eat all the dumplings your heart desires
Mei Mei Dumplings is celebrating the Lunar New Year and its factory’s 2nd birthday with a bottomless dumpling party on Jan. 25. From lemongrass pork to cheeseburger, the dumpling buffet will be stacked with all of their signature dumplings, sauces, and sides. Bonus: Expect some Lunar New Year prizes, too. Tickets sell out quickly, so get on it! (Saturday, Jan. 25; multiple times; 58 Old Colony Ave., South Boston; $28.88)
Celebrate your favorite women athletes
This is a big week for women’s sports. On Jan. 21, see Northeastern and Boston University fight for this year’s Women’s Beanpot championship title at TD Garden. Then on Jan. 25, head over to Harvard’s Bright-Landry Hockey Center for its National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration. Watch Harvard’s women’s hockey team take on Cornell, listen in on a women in sports business panel, and hit the ice for a postgame free skate. (Multiple dates, locations, and times)
Go out with a bang this Dry January
Dray Drinks, Boston’s non-alcoholic bottle shop, recently opened its second location in Cambridge’s Central Square. It’s now ready to ring in its opening with a grand opening party on Jan. 25, equipped with free NA bev tasting, music, and a few fun surprises. (Saturday, Jan. 25 from 12 to 8 p.m; 5 Columbia St., Cambridge; free)
Support local LGBTQ+ businesses
Head to Time Out Market on Jan. 25 for its Made with Pride market. This event will showcase over a dozen LGBTQ-owned businesses selling a curation of unique and thoughtful gifts. It doesn’t hurt you’ll be right next to a slew of food and drinks options, either. (Saturday, Jan. 25 from 12 to 5 p.m; 401 Park Dr., Boston; free)
Ring in the Lunar New Year
Jan. 29 marks the start of the Lunar New Year, but The Loring Greenough House is kicking things off early with its Lunar New Year weekend celebration on Jan. 25 and 26. Expect everything from kung fu performances, to a tea seminar and tasting, to a dumpling wrapping party. (Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26; multiples times; 12 South St., Jamaica Plain; prices vary)
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