# IRL Dating App Events The Dating App Thursday is Planning Members-only Events By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-04-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-app-thursday References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2022/4/thursday-dating-app-fatigue-secret-location-london-nyc) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb-iT6xNJyQ/)  In an effort to curb [online dating fatigue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-dating), the dating app Thursday is taking things IRL with a series of in-person events. For those unfamiliar, the dating app Thursday is a unique platform that can only be used one day a week. On Thursdays, the app comes to life and reveals singles near you who also want to meet that day. Now, the app has also added in-person events where members can meet up in person. Each week the app releases the location of a [secret bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-dating-1) where singles come together. As a spokesperson for the company said: “what single people really want is to meet someone in a bar naturally.” Right now the in-persons singles events are limited to New York City and London, but the app plans to branch out to other cities soon. Image Credit: Thursday ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **IRL Dating Events:** Dating apps can organize exclusive and members-only in-person events, which can help supplement digital dating and encourage more meaningful connections. - **Limited-time Dating Platforms:** Dating apps with a time-limited aspect can create urgency among users and add an element of exclusivity for a more desirable experience. - **Hyperlocal Dating:** Apps that prioritize local connections and host events in particular neighborhoods or areas can appeal to users looking for nearby dating opportunities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Online Dating:** The online dating industry can use this trend as an opportunity to create more authentic and meaningful connections by supplementing digital dating through offline events. - **Nightlife:** Nightlife industry players can leverage dating apps and work with them to host events and attract more customers to their venues. - **Membership Exclusivity:** Business models that focus on exclusive, members-only experiences can attract those seeking a more curated social experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Forward Dating App Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-dating-app-cerca.md) - [Real-World Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayone-irl-dating-app.md) - [Offline Singles Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-x-house-party.md) - [Offline Dating Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-dating-experiences.md) - [Timed Dating App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dating-app-burnout.md) - [IRL Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blush-app.md) - [Hybrid Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first.md) - [Restaurant-Collaborating Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frome-dating-app.md) - [Dating App-Supported Fitness Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-dating.md)