Dating in the district comes with its highs and lows, the good, the bad, and most certainly the ugly. Year after year, thousands of unique progressives from around the globe transplant to this rapidly gentrified chocolate city, bringing along new ingredients to add to this scorching hot melting pot. This is why we are pulling together a discussion around this topic. Hosted and MC'd by Ronya-Lee of Ronya-Lee and the Light Factory, we will hear from various experts in the dating industry, each of whom offer a different perspective on what it takes to date successfully in the DMV. Come prepared to ask questions and share your real experiences, touching on everything from online apps, to where to meet that special someone, to how long it takes to settle down in DC. Following the panel, attendees will participate in guided constructive peer discussions on various sub-topics around dating. So bring a friend, or come solo! We can’t wait to see you there!!! NOTE: Please arrive early if you want to secure a seat as we are expecting a large crowd and seating will be limited. We also suggest putting food orders in early as it will be more difficult to do so once the discussion begins. The Venue: Kaldis is a two-level social house with a coffee lounge downstairs and a large bar/lounge upstairs. The main event will be taking place upstairs while the business vendor pop-up will be downstairs. Black Business Vendor Pop-Up: Attendees can support and shop from black owned business vendor booths on the first floor during the networking portion of the event. Be sure to arrive early before product runs out! If you or someone you know interested in purchasing a vendor booth at this event, please email us at upcboard@gmail.com. Tickets: Entry is $20 for non-members and free for all UPC paid members. If you paid for membership in 2022, enter the members-only promo code (provided in Discord) and select the 2022 Paid Members Only ticket option. If you did not secure membership in 2022, please select the General Admission or New Member Signup ticket option. Note that we maintain a list of all individuals who have paid for membership. If your name is not on this list, you will be required to pay full price at the door. Those interested in signing up for 2023 membership should select the New Member Signup ticket option, which will guarantee free entry to this event as well as discounted or free entry to future UPC Signature Events in 2023. Note that UPC membership is $100 for the 2023 calendar year but is significantly discounted if secured while signing up for this event. Visit https://www.urbanprofessionalscommunity.org/membership for more information on UPC membership. Disclaimer: UPC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All proceeds will be used to cover program and administrative costs to further our mission. Our mission is to establish a community where young black professionals can form deeper relationships, master the keys to building wealth, and leave a lasting impact on the next generation.