# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dating in Collapse
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Finding connection when it feels like the world is falling apart.About this EventClimate anxiety, political chaos, economic instability — when the future feels uncertain, investing in relationships (especially romantic ones) can feel meaningless. Many people have quietly stopped trying. This is about more than the dating apps, it's about what happened to dating and romance in the backdrop of technological and cultural shifts nobody really noticed.In Dating in Collapse, Lakshmi Rengarajan confronts the nihilism head-on and makes the case that human and romantic connection isn't just worth pursuing in uncertain times — it's the whole point.Everything feels like it's falling apart. So why bother dating? This talk tackles the elephant in every room: the creeping sense that dating, romance or building a life with someone is pointless when the world seems to be ending. We'll explore how collapse anxiety reshapes our relationship patterns, why avoidance masquerades as pragmatism, and how the people who find love in hard times aren't naive — they're brave. This isn't toxic positivity. It's a real conversation about what it means to choose connection when giving up feels easier.How to Date Humans is a year-long project dedicated to reimagining dating culture in Chicago. And this talk is phase one: understanding how we got here. Because you can't rewrite a script you haven't read.This event is for anyone who cares about how we fight for human connection: single, partnered, divorced, on a dating sabbatical, or just curious about why connection feels harder than it used to. Our talks bring together long-time marriages, app couples, and Gen Zers who'd rather fight a bear than download Hinge — all in the same room. That mix is the whole point.Learn more about this year long project at How to Date HumansAgenda🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMCheck-in, grab a delicious beverage🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PMTalk, followed by Q&AInfo: Talk will begin promptly at 7:00PM. We may not be able to admit folks, once talk begins.🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:15 PMMingling
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/dating-in-collapse/100001987143217857
- **Event Categories**: parties, music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12, max: 12, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 730 N Franklin St
- **lat**: 41.8958121
- **long**: -87.6359947
- **full address**: 730 N Franklin St, 730 North Franklin Street, Chicago, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dating in Collapse being held?
  - **A:** Dating in Collapse takes place on Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 730 N Franklin St, 730 North Franklin Street, Chicago, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Dating in Collapse?
  - **A:** Tickets for Dating in Collapse are priced at USD 12 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 12AvailableEarly BirdUSD 12Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dating in Collapse?
  - **A:** Dating in Collapse is organized by How to Date Humans.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dating in Collapse is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Dating in Collapse sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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