Created by Antony Beilinsohn, a Los Angeles-based television executive, speed-dating brings together a group of folks who, in relatively rapid succession, have one-on-one dates with others. The first speed-dating event took place in Los Angeles in 1998.
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Generally, participants meet in a restaurant or function hall and pay $20 or more for a ticket.
Throughout the country, you can find a variety of speed-dating events made specifically for older adults.
