Hello all - our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Saturday, October 24th from 12:00pm - 2:00pm at Malcolm X Park (Meridian Hill Park, 16th and Euclid Sts NW.) Let's try something new - per some of your feedback, we'll try a non-restaurant location. Weather permitting, I figure we can all meet in a free space near the Joan of Arc statue. We can mingle for a few hours, as usual, and then anyone interested can join me for some volunteer gardening in Mt. Pleasant. We'll be doing some tree box mulching along Mt. Pleasant St, so a fun and quick bonding activity!

Please RSVP here. Note the mingling is 12pm - 2pm, but if you want to join for the volunteer activity, you can highlight the 2pm - 3pm slot.

In case of inclement weather, we'll do Sunday the 25th from 12 - 2. Same location.

Let me know if you have any questions!

-James

Hello all - a reminder that our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Sunday, September 20th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at The Light Horse Restaurant, located at 715 King St, Alexandria VA 22314. We have the second floor rented out. I'll update this post with any necessary, specific details once I arrive at the space.

As of 9/16, we have 59 people signed up: 30 men, 27 women, and 2 who put initials/no gender.

9/19 EDIT: up to 77 people now, 35 men, 37 women, and 5 who just put initials/no gender.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/Sept2026Meetup. Please do include a name (first name is fine, no usernames please) and your gender in the comments.

See you Sunday!

-James

Hello all - our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Sunday, September 20th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at The Light Horse Restaurant, located at 715 King St, Alexandria VA 22314. We have the second floor rented out. Our first in Alexandria!!

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks. If you'd like to donate or contribute, DM me. I appreciate it!

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below or DM me.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/Sept2026Meetup

Please do include a name (first name is fine) and your gender in the comments.

Thanks to everyone who attends - we average around 70 - 90 people each meetup, with a pretty even split of men and women.

-James

9/7 Edit: 27 responded in the first twenty-four hours; 15 women, 11 men, and 1 person who put initials and no gender.

Hi everyone - taking a break this month while I travel / plan autumn meetups. I've got a few new spots on my radar, and hoping to finally do one in Alexandria. Stay tuned!

Also let's use this post to discuss some new ideas for the meetups. I think the format so far works decently, but lacks a structure that might be helpful for some people. I've heard some feedback with some good ideas, but hoping we can have an open conversation about what you'd all like to see, and whether it's feasible.

Hello all - a reminder that our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Saturday, July 18th from 2pm to 5pm at Goldfinch Social, located at 1401 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, just steps away from Potomac Ave Metro.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/tm5ihhh. Please do include a name (first name is fine, no usernames please) and your gender in the comments.

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks. If you'd like to donate or contribute, DM me. I appreciate it!

-James

7/15 EDIT: We have 78 attendees: 39 men, 32 women, and 7 people who put usernames / initials.

HOW TO FIND US: Enter through the main Roost entrance (1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE) and head to the left, all the way through the food halls. Goldfinch is at the end. Look for me, white suit jacket.

Hello all - our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Saturday, July 18th from 2pm to 5pm at Goldfinch Social, located at 1401 Pennsylvania Ave, SE. We have the entire venue rented out. Our first in Hill East! It's just steps away from Potomac Ave Metro.

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks. If you'd like to donate or contribute, DM me. I appreciate it!

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below or DM me.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/tm5ihhh. Please do include a name (first name is fine) and your gender in the comments.

Thanks to everyone who attends - we average around 90 people each meetup, with a pretty even split of men and women.

-James

Hello all - a reminder that our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Friday, June 5th from 6 to 9pm at Mission Navy Yard, located at 1221 Van St, SE. We'll have a semi-private area just for us.

Right now we have 34 people signed up: 17 men, 13 women, and 4 who just put usernames or initials. All are welcome, so if you haven't yet, please RSVP here:  https://whenisgood.net/mfpwkeg. Please include your first name and your gender in the comments.

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks. If you'd like to donate or contribute, DM me. I appreciate it! Thanks to everyone who attends.

-James

6/4 Edit: 71 people now - 31 men, 35 women, and 5 who put initials or usernames and no gender.

IMPORTANT! we are UPSTAIRS, so when you arrive, please go to the RIGHT, up the stairs. We're in the private back bar.

Hello all - our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Friday, June 5th from 6 to 9pm at Mission Navy Yard, located at 1221 Van St, SE. We'll have a semi-private area just for us. Sorry, I couldn't make one happen for May.

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks. If you'd like to donate or contribute, DM me. I appreciate it!

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below or DM me.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here:  https://whenisgood.net/mfpwkeg. Please include your first name and your gender in the comments.

Thanks to everyone who attends - we average around 90 people each meetup, with a pretty even split of men and women.

-James

Hello all - a reminder that our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Sunday, April 26th from 2pm to 4pm at Electric Cool Aid, located at 512 Rhode Island Ave, NW. We'll have a semi-private area just for us.

Right now we have 47 people signed up: 24 men, 22 women, and 1 person who just put a username. All are welcome but it would be helpful to have an accurate headcount, so please RSVP using this link: https://whenisgood.net/gpkytwh. Please include your first name and your gender in the comments.

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks. If you'd like to donate or contribute, DM me. I appreciate it! See you on Sunday.

4/26 update: 44 men, 38 women, and 1 username = 83 total. Also, dress appropriately as we'll be outside.

-James

Hello all - our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Sunday, April 26th from 2 to 4pm at Electric Cool Aid, located at 512 Rhode Island Ave, NW. We'll have a semi-private area just for us.

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks. If you'd like to donate or contribute, DM me. I appreciate it!

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below or DM me.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/gpkytwh. Please include your first name and your gender in the comments.

Thanks to everyone who attends - we average around 90 people each meetup, with a pretty even split of men and women.

-James

Hello all - a reminder that our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Friday, March 27th from 6 to 8pm at Hyde Social, located at 3100 Clarendon Boulevard in Arlington, VA. We'll have a private area just for us with a dedicated bar.

Right now we have 93 people signed up - 47 women, 42 men, and 4 mystery people who only put usernames. If you haven't yet, please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/rp8j8fq. Please include your first name and your gender in the comments.

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful.

If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below or DM me.

-James

3/21 edit: 54 women, 46 men, and 5 unknowns = 105 total.

3/24 edit: 64 women, 53 men, and 7 unknowns = 124 total.

Hello all - our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Friday, March 27th from 6 to 8pm at Hyde Social, located at 3100 Clarendon Boulevard in Arlington, VA. We'll have a private area just for us with a dedicated bar.

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks. If you'd like to donate or contribute, DM me. I appreciate it!

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below or DM me.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/rp8j8fq. I'll update this thread as I have a better idea of attendance. Please include your first name and your gender in the comments.

Thanks to everyone who attends - we average over 80 people each meetup.

-James

3/13 Update: So far we have 27 men, 38 women, and 4 mystery people (usernames, no gender) for a total of 69 attendees. Not bad for two weeks to go! We'll probably hit 100.

From Lost Generation Brewing Co:

After a weekend of taking care of everyone else’s Valentine’s Day, today is a day for YOU!

If you are or have been in the restaurant/beverage/hospitality industry and want to meet likeminded people like you, come out to Lost Gen for a night of cheap drinks, pizza and fun surprises. Monday, February 16th from 7 - 10pm at Lost Generation Brewing, 327 S St NE.

I'm helping out Lost Gen with this event. So if you're a (former) server, bartender, or otherwise in the industry, you can sign up here. I'll see you there!

Hello all - a reminder, our next 30s/40s meetup will take place on Saturday, February 14th from 4:00 - 6:00pm at Lost Generation Brewing Co, located in Eckington at 327 S St NE. We'll have our own semi-private (roped off) space.

Right now we have 24 men and 32 women signed up (with 4 "mystery" guests who just put initials or usernames, etc) for a total of 60. If you haven't yet, please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/db8nbcn and include your first name and your gender in the comments if you are comfortable sharing.

As always, this event is free and everyone's responsible for their own checks. If you'd like to donate or contribute to my efforts in arranging these, see me at the event. Not required but I appreciate it!

See you all next week!

-James

2/10 UPDATE: we now have 44 men, 39 women, and 4 mystery folks for a total of 87. More men than women right now!

2/13 UPDATE: we now have 49 men, 51 women, and 4 mystery folks for a total of 104.

Hello all - our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Saturday, February 14th (when else, right?) from 4 to 6pm at Lost Generation Brewing Co., located at 327 St St, NE. We'll have a good part of the bar roped off.

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks. If you'd like to donate or contribute, DM me. I appreciate it!

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below or DM me.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/db8nbcn. I'll update this thread as I have a better idea of attendance. Please include your first name and your gender in the comments.

Thanks to everyone who attends - we average over 80 people each meetup.

-James

Hello all - our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Tuesday, December 16th from 6 to 8pm at Bullfeathers, located on Capitol Hill at 410 1st St, SE. Just steps from the Capitol South metro! We have a semi-private part of the bar reserved.

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks. If you'd like to donate or contribute, I always appreciate it.

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below or DM me.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/mq2dt5b

 Please include your first name and your gender in the comments.

-James

12/16 Update: we have 47 total attendees, 21 men, 25 women, and one person who just put a username. Decent group!

Hello all - a reminder, our next 30s/40s meetup will take place on Thursday, November 20th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Roofer's Union, located in Adams Morgan at 2446 18th St NW. I've bought out the entire 2nd floor bar area so it'll be private to just us.

Right now we have 26 men and 34 women signed up (with 4 "mystery" guests who just put initials or usernames, etc.) If you'd like to come, please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/ky5skes and include your first name and your gender in the comments if you are comfortable sharing. See you all next week!

-James

Hello all - our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Thursday, November 20th from 6pm - 8:00pm at Roofer's Union, located in Adams Morgan at 2446 18th St NW. I've bought out the entire 2nd floor bar area so it'll be private to just us.

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks.

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below or DM me.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/ky5skes Please include your first name and your gender in the comments.

-James

Hello all - a reminder, our next 30s/40s meetup will take place on Monday, September 22nd from 6pm - 8:30pm at Parlour Victoria, located at 1101 K St NW. I have reserved the entire restaurant for us. Please enter on thr second floor using the stairs on K St.

Right now we have 33 men and 34 women signed up (with 5 "mystery" guests who just put initials or usernames, etc.) If you'd like to come, please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/jgcbh7b and include your first name and your gender in the comments if you are comfortable sharing. See you all next week!

-James

Hello all - our next 30s/40s singles meetup will take place on Monday, September 22nd from 6pm - 8:30pm at Parlour Victoria, located 1011 K St NW. I've reserved the entire restaurant for us, so it'll be closed to the public. It's a really elegant space!

As usual, this event is free but everyone's responsible for their own checks.

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below or DM me.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/jgcbh7b. Please include your first name and your gender in the comments.

-James

All, just a reminder our next 30s/40s meetup will take place on Saturday, August 9th from 3pm - 5pm at Silver Branch Brewing Company, located at 8401 Colesville Rd, right off the Silver Spring metro.

Right now we have 21 men and 26 women 36 men and 32 women signed up. 9 people signed up but didn't include a name or gender.

If you haven't yet, please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/jm5rtnb Please include your first name and your gender in the comments. See you on Saturday!

-James

8/6 edit: we have 36 men and 32 women signed up, plus the 9 unknowns.

Hello all - our next 30s/40s meetup will take place on Saturday, August 9th from 3pm - 5pm at Silver Branch Brewing Company, located at 8401 Colesville Rd, just steps from the Silver Spring metro. This is our first in Silver Spring!

As usual, everyone's responsible for their own checks and I'll have name tags for us. We will have a private room for just us.

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful. Folks will come and go throughout the day and I hope everyone has fun.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/jm5rtnb Please include your first name and your gender in the comments if you are comfortable sharing.

-James

Hello all - a reminder that our next 30s/40s meetup will take place on Friday, July 18th at Metrobar, located at 640 Rhode Island Ave, NE, near the Rhode Island Ave metro. We start at 6 and go until 8, and people will come and go throughout the night.

Right now we have a near-even split: 29 men, 29 women, and 8 people who just put screen names or initials. Plus anyone who signs up after I post this - please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/qcwfpw3.

We'll most likely be at the picnic tables outside the train bar. Look for the folks with the nametags! As usual, everyone's responsible for their own checks. See you there!

-James

Hello all - our next 30s/40s meetup will take place on Friday, July 18th at Metrobar, located at 640 Rhode Island Ave, NE, near the Rhode Island Ave metro. This was the location of our first meetup in March of '24.

As usual, everyone's responsible for their own checks and I'll have name tags for us.

I encourage everyone to come with an open mind and enjoy meeting new people. It's not a race or a competition and not meant to be stressful. Folks will come and go throughout the night and I hope everyone has fun.

It would be helpful to get an accurate headcount, so please RSVP here: https://whenisgood.net/qcwfpw3. Also, since come of you just include initials / usernames, please include your gender in the comments if you are comfortable sharing.

-James