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An interactive walkthrough of the three ways to meet people on NightIn — Hang, Match, and Gatherings.

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Three ways to meet
Your neighborhood.
Your people.
Your way.
Pick how you want to start tonight.
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Hang · 1:1
Coffee, walks, casual hangs
Browse verified people, send a quick intro, plan it together.
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Match · Group dinner
Tonight's dinner, one tap away
Curated tables of 4–6 verified people. Record an intro, you're in.
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Gatherings · Host or attend
Open your door (or someone else's)
Dinner parties, game nights, watch parties — host-curated guest list.
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Let's start with Hang →
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Hang
1-on-1 meetups with people who match your vibe.
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Within 25 mi Any gender Must share: hiking, jazz
MC
Maya, 27
✓ Verified
Williamsburg · 1.2 mi
hiking ✓jazz ✓ceramics
Ceramicist & weekend hiker. Love finding new coffee spots in Brooklyn.
AL
Alex, 31
✓ Verified
Upper West Side · 0.8 mi
hiking ✓filmrunning
Software engineer, big into trail runs. Up for a coffee or a Saturday hike.
SR
Sofia, 28
✓ Verified
Bushwick · 2.1 mi
jazz ✓vinylpoetry
Nurse, music head. Always down to discover a new jazz bar in Brooklyn.
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Plans
MC
Your request to Maya
Sent 12 min ago
"Hey Maya — I saw we both love hiking and jazz. Would love to grab a coffee sometime if you're up for it!"
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Maya accepted!
Plan something together — both of you confirm to lock it in.
Your plan
What to do
Coffee + walk
Date
Sat, May 9 · 11:00 AM
Where
Devocion (Williamsburg)
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Both confirmed · chat unlocked
Use the chat for last-minute logistics.
Plans only unlock the chat once both people confirm — no endless texting before you actually meet.
Now let's see Match →
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Tonight's open Matches
Curated tables of 4–6 verified people. One tap to join.
Breakfast Lunch Dinner ✓ Within 5 mi
TONIGHT · 7:30 PM2.4 mi
Carmine's
Times Square · Italian · $$
3 of 6 seats left· 3 verified attendees
FRI · 8:00 PM1.1 mi
Five Leaves
Williamsburg · Eclectic · $$
2 of 5 seats left
SUN · 1:00 PM1.3 mi
Pies 'n' Thighs
Williamsburg · Southern · $
4 of 6 seats left
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3 of 6 seats left
Carmine's · Tonight 7:30 PM
Times Square · Italian · 6-top reservation booked
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Record a quick intro
A 60-second clip — what you're into, why this Match. Same accountability bar as a regular application, just no host approval.
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No host approval. Verified guest → direct seat. The reservation's already under "NightIn".
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📍 Upper West Side
Tonight in New York
🍝 Dinner Party
Homemade Pasta Night
7pm · 3 spots left
🎮 Game Night
Board Games & Charcuterie
8pm · 2 spots left
🍷 Wine Tasting
Natural Wine Exploration
8:30pm · 1 spot left
Upcoming Gatherings (12)
🍝 Dinner Party 0.4 mi
Homemade Pasta Night — Bring a Bottle
📅 Fri May 1 🕖 7:00 – 10:30 PM 👥 4/10 people 📍 Upper West Side
Italian BYOB Low-key
MC
Maya Chen
8 hosted · 24 vouches
✓ Verified
🎲 Game Night 🔁 4 dates
Brooklyn Board Game Sundays
📅 Sun May 3 👥 5/8 people 📍 Williamsburg
🔁 Recurring series · tap to see all 4 dates
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🍝 Dinner Party
Homemade Pasta Night — Bring a Bottle
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Date
Friday, May 1, 2026
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Time
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM
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Guests
4 of 10 people (min. 4 to confirm)
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Neighborhood
Upper West Side, New York
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Vibe
BYOB · Low-key · Casual dress
MC
Maya Chen
8 gatherings hosted · 24 vouches
✓ Verified ✓ Phone Verified
I make fresh pasta every Friday and figured — why not share the table? I'll be making tagliatelle al ragù from scratch. You bring a bottle of red and good conversation. Max 10 people, chill atmosphere, real food. 🍝
Italian Cuisine BYOB Home Cooking Low-key
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Homemade Pasta Night · Friday May 1 · Maya C.
🛡️ Your identity is verified before you can join any gathering. Maya will review your profile and application.
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Good evening, Jordan 👋
Here's what's happening with your gatherings.
3
Attended
1
Hosted
12
Vouches
🎉 Invite Friends

Invite 7 friends, get Premium free. 2 of 7 joined.

Upcoming Gatherings
MAY
1
Homemade Pasta Night
7:00 PM · Upper West Side
✓ Accepted
MAY
10
Brooklyn Board Game Sunday
3:00 PM · Williamsburg
⏳ Pending
You're Hosting
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Host a Gathering
Free · takes under a minute
MAY
9
My Rooftop Hang 🌆
6:30 PM · Brooklyn Heights
👥 3 requests Tap to manage →
Tap "+ Host a Gathering" to create your own →
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Host a Gathering
Host Your Own NightIn
Pick the vibe. We'll handle the trust, reminders, and intros.
🍝 Dinner 🎲 Game Night 🍷 Wine 🌆 Rooftop ✓ 🎬 Movie + Other
📍 Exact address shared only with confirmed guests
Min 4
Max 12
BYOB ✓ Low-key ✓ Outdoor ✓ + Add
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Recommended for safety
✨ Free to host up to 2 gatherings a month. NightIn sends the SMS + push reminders, tracks RSVPs, and phone-verifies every guest before they get the address.
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3 new requests
My Rooftop Hang 🌆
May 9 · 6:30 PM · Brooklyn Heights
Capacity 3 / 12 confirmed
Need 1 more to confirm the gathering (min. 4)
Pending Requests (3)
AL
Alex Lee
5 gatherings · 14 vouches · ✓ Verified
5★
"Hey! I'm a software engineer who loves rooftop hangs. I'll bring some good wine and I promise to be good company 😄"
SR
Sofia Rivera
2 gatherings · 6 vouches · ✓ Verified
"Rooftop views and good people sound perfect. I'm a nurse who finally has weekends off — would love to meet new people!"
JK
Jamie Kim
8 gatherings · 31 vouches · ✓ Verified
⭐ Premium
"Been to a few NightIn events and they're always a blast. I'm a graphic designer, I'll bring some of my famous guacamole 🥑"
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You're In! 🎉
Jordan accepted you for "My Rooftop Hang" — tap to see the address
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You're accepted!
My Rooftop Hang 🌆
May 9 · 6:30 PM · Brooklyn Heights
📍 Full address unlocked — check your email
⏰ You'll get a reminder 30 min before
✨ After the event — vouch for each other
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New gathering near you
"Sunday Brunch Club" · 2.4 mi · Bushwick · Sat May 16
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Event wrapped
My Rooftop Hang 🌆
May 9 · Brooklyn Heights · 8 attended
🤝 Time to vouch. Vouching takes 10 seconds and is the only way to build your reputation on NightIn. Skip it and you can't attend future gatherings.
Vouch for Your Guests
AL
Alex Lee
Software engineer · 5 events
SR
Sofia Rivera
Nurse · 2 events
JK
Jamie Kim
Graphic designer · 8 events
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Jordan
Brooklyn, NY · Member since December 2025
✓ Verified ✓ Phone Verified ⭐ Premium
4
Attended
2
Hosted
15
Vouches
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100% would return
Every host and guest would have you back
Interests
rooftop hangs cooking film vinyl records startups hiking
🏆 Your reputation opens doors. Hosts with high vouch counts get more applicants. Guests with strong profiles get accepted faster. Every gathering compounds.

Three ways to meet people in your city. Pick whichever fits the night — Hang for 1:1, Match for a curated group dinner, or host your own Gathering.

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