# Event Details - **Event Name**: Boston (Connection Lab) An Alternative to Dating Apps w/Monique & Peter - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 pm - **Event Description**: What happens when you stop trying to impress each other and start listening with your body? This is not your typical dance night.About this EventConnection LabCONNECTION LAB BOSTONA Conscious Alternative to Dating AppsWith Monique Darling, Peter Petersen, Taylor & YawThis event is open to all genders and identities.What’s This About?Connection Lab is a playful, embodied social experience designed to help people connect through movement, shared experiences, curiosity, and authentic interaction.In a world filled with dating apps, endless texting, and carefully curated profiles, many people have forgotten what it feels like to experience another human being in real time.To laugh together.To move together.To play together.To discover connection through shared experiences instead of clever messages.This is not a speed dating event.It's not a singles mixer.And it's not a workshop where you spend the entire evening sitting and talking.Instead, we'll explore connection through movement, partner exercises, authentic relating, acroyoga, rope inspired activities, contact improv, dance, and playful group experiences that allow people to discover chemistry, compatibility, trust, and connection naturally.Whether you're single, partnered, dating, married, polyamorous, curious, or simply looking to meet new people, Connection Lab offers an opportunity to connect in a way that feels more human, more embodied, and more real.Evening FlowDoors Open: 6:30 PMSession starts at 7:15 PMOpening Circle:Arrive, connect, be seen and heard. We'll create agreements together and establish a welcoming environment where everyone can relax and participate at their own pace.Connection Lab Experience:Throughout the evening we'll explore a variety of connection exercises, authentic relating games, movement activities, partner practices, acroyoga, rope inspired connection exercises, contact improv, dance, and playful experiences designed to help people connect naturally.Closing Experiences:As the evening unfolds, three beautiful pathways will emerge side by side:Ecstatic DanceFor those who want to move, express, celebrate, and let their bodies lead.Open Rope JamFor those who want to explore trust, containment, creativity, boundaries, and connection through rope.Acroyoga Play SpaceFor those who want to collaborate, support one another, laugh, fly, and experience connection through movement and trust.Closing Circle:11:00 PMWhat to Expect?A welcoming and inclusive environmentA blend of guided exercises and free-flow explorationMovement based connection activitiesAuthentic relating and communication gamesAcroyoga inspired trust and connection exercisesRope inspired partner activitiesDance, play, laughter, and meaningful conversationParticipation is always optionalObservers are welcomeOpen to individuals and couples of all genders and orientationsAn intentional space especially welcoming to trans, queer, and nonbinary folksWho Should Attend?This event is for you if:You'd like to meet people beyond dating appsYou're curious about authentic connectionYou enjoy movement, play, and embodied experiencesYou want to practice communication, trust, and connectionYou're open minded, respectful, and kindYou enjoy meeting people in a relaxed and authentic environmentNo experience is required.No dance experience needed.No acroyoga experience needed.No rope experience needed.Just a willingness to show up, participate, and explore.What to Bring?Comfortable clothing you can move inWater bottleFood or snacks for yourself or to shareA curious mind and open heartOptional items for dance, movement, or rope explorationNo drugs or alcohol, please.We value presence, consent, and authentic connection.Cost (Love Exchange)Singles: $59 Early BirdGeneral $69Pairs (for 2 people): $89 Early BirdGeneral: $99At Door:$80 Single$120 PairLimited capacity. Advance registration is highly recommended.If you have any questions you would like to ask first before buying a ticket you canalways reach us by text or phone first here to clarify any further questions you may have.619.305.3402 or 619.601.8852Your FacilitatorsMonique DarlingAuthor of Beyond Cuddle Party, Monique has facilitated nearly 3000 workshops over the past fourteen years, helping people reconnect with themselves and others through embodiment, communication, play, and authentic connection.Learn more:www.everydaytantra.comPeter PetersenQigong teacher and massage therapist with more than twenty five years of experience. Peter helps people feel more comfortable in their bodies through movement, breath, awareness, and practical tools for connection.TaylorTaylor brings a playful, welcoming presence and a passion for creating spaces where people can connect through movement, trust, curiosity, and shared experiences.PocketzKnown for his warmth, authenticity, and ability to help people feel at ease, Pocketz who has facilitating rope spaces for over 10 years now, helps to create opportunities for meaningful connection through bondage, movement, and play.Come solo.Come partnered.Come curious.Move.Dance.Fly.Connect.Witness.Laugh.Or simply relax into the energy of the room and enjoy being part of a community remembering how to be human together.Because sometimes the most meaningful connections begin when we stop trying so hard and simply allow ourselves to connect. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/boston-connection-lab-an-alternative-to-dating-apps-w-monique-and-peter/100001990923168792 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meetups, health-wellness, art, literary-art, entertainment, speed-dating, singles-parties - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes - Location: Boston - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 64.8, max: 320.89, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Boston - **lat**: 42.3509312 - **long**: -71.07159039999999 - **full address**: Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Boston (Connection Lab) An Alternative to Dating Apps w/Monique & Peter - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/238c34ee5a5ed3590838c647fc39b2f72371c4b83e65744ce079370b65aed13e-rimg-w1200-h568-dc150310-gmir.jpg?v=1781325805 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Boston (Connection Lab) An Alternative to Dating Apps w/Monique & Peter being held? - **A:** Boston (Connection Lab) An Alternative to Dating Apps w/Monique & Peter takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 pm at Boston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Boston (Connection Lab) An Alternative to Dating Apps w/Monique & Peter? - **A:** Boston (Connection Lab) An Alternative to Dating Apps w/Monique & Peter is organized by Everyday Tantra. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Boston (Connection Lab) An Alternative to Dating Apps w/Monique & Peter is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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