LDFT vs After5.pm

let's do fun things. ldft is chicago's social calendar. find what's on this week, grab tickets, and actually meet people when you show up. events. a curated lineup of chicago events every week. salsa nights, game nights, watch parties, lectures over drinks. rsvp free or grab a ticket in a couple taps. together. take a short chemistry quiz and get matched into a small group going to the same event. break the ice in a group chat before you arrive, then show up already knowing your people. circles. a circle for everyone: community chats by interest. outdoor events, game night, dancing, classes + workshops, over drinks. see what the city's talking about. points. earn points for rsvps, tickets, check-ins, and referrals. cash them in for credit toward any event. 20k+ chicagoans already use ldft to make the city feel smaller. new events drop weekly. letsdofunthings.org

Go out. Meet new people. No pressure. After5.pm turns nearby evening plans into small-group events with new people. Find something happening after 5 PM, see who’s joining, claim a spot, and meet in real life. Join a happy hour, dinner, trivia night, live show, pickleball game, gallery visit, or whatever sounds good—or host a plan of your own in minutes. No swiping. No endless matching. Messaging stays connected to shared events—no context-free cold DMs. See the event, venue, vibe, host, and who’s joining before you decide. HOW AFTER5 WORKS FIND A PLAN Browse nearby events by category, time, distance, city, and group size. See who’s in and how many spots are open before you join. JOIN IN ONE TAP Choose the plan that fits your evening and save your spot. Event details keep the start time, host introduction, attendee list, map, directions, and group meetup cues in one place. BRING SOMEONE ALONG Share an invite link, add a +1, or invite someone you met through after5. One invitation can start the whole group. HOST YOUR OWN Choose an activity, title, venue, time, vibe, and group size, then publish. Events are designed for small groups of up to six—easy enough to join, small enough to talk. KEEP REAL CONNECTIONS GOING People connected through a shared event stay in your community. Message them, invite them to another plan, and keep your real-life circle growing. MADE FOR EVENINGS Explore after-work drinks, happy hours, coffee, dinner, trivia, live music, comedy, board games, sports, runs, walks, galleries, and custom plans. Every event starts at 5 PM or later. PROFILES WITH CONTEXT See a member’s photo, age, city, vibe, interests, and trust badges. After an event, private attendance feedback and optional anonymous shout-outs help recognize people who show up and hosts who create a great night. SAFETY AND CONTROL Accounts are phone verified, and reporting and blocking controls are built in. Go out after 5. Make a plan. Meet your people. After5.pm is for adults 18 and over. Event availability varies by area as After5.pm opens city by city. Always use your own judgment when meeting new people.