Thursday Events brings single people together to discover art galleries, fitness classes, cafés, and other spots in their cities.

What we love: Tired of swiping? The app’s events are relaxed, real-world gatherings where singles from cities around the globe can meet the old-fashioned way. Every week the app invites members to sports games, dance classes, clubs, and other in-person, no-pressure events.

Quick tip: Change your location to the “Trips” option to explore excursions like a Croatian cruise, Bali beach vacation, or ski trip to the French Alps.

Meet the creator: When Matthew McNeill Love and George Rawlings launched their app in 2021, users could only access the app once a week, on Thursdays. It now hosts events all over the world, every night of the week.