It’s hard enough for “normal” singles to meet: Bars and clubs are loud and packed and you’re probably too drunk to make your best first impression. That’s where Dating for Nerds comes in. More a meeting of the minds, Dating for Nerds (and its spin-offs Dating for Queer Nerds and Dating for Green Nerds) is a monthly mixer that offers singles a chance to meet their match over intelligent conversation and board games. Checkmate!
Sheffield’s, 3258 North Sheffield, (773)281-4989; Guthrie’s Tavern, 1300 West Addison, (773)477-2900; The Spot, 4437 North Broadway, (773)728-8933
Best of Chicago 2007 was written by: Brian Hieggelke, Tom Lynch, Jamie Murnane, Michael Nagrant, Ray Pride
With additional contributions by: Deena Dasein, Molly Each, Jason Foumberg, Liz Haley, Mary Susan Littlepage, Michael Moreci, Nina Metz, Stephanie Ratanas, Elizabeth Seeskin, Duke Shin, John Thompson, James VonOsdol, Michael Weinstein
Photography: Audrey Cho
Model: Assia Likomanov, BriannaLynn Harstick, Laura Watson and Hamid Assian
Makeup and hair: Diane Arce and Jaclyn Scott