Will You Be My Valentine?

💘Dear Community Presents: Will you be my Valentine?

💘Friday 02/09, 6-8 PM

💘 Location: Imperial Palace (818 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108)

💘 Tickets : $10

💘Sponsor: Coffee Meets Bagel

💘Stars: Philip Vy, William Brega, Lauren Ung

Get ready for 'Will You Be My Valentine'! Partnering with Coffee Meets Bagel, Dear Community brings you an electrifying love quest for singles. Three fabulous contenders are on a mission to find love in San Francisco. They'll dive into a pool of potential dates, battling it out with questions and challenges to discover their perfect match. But it's not just for singles! Everyone's invited to join our audience and support our love-seekers. Plus, enjoy our bar, photo booth, and snacks as we fundraise for Dear Community!

Our Eligible Contestants:

Philip Vy:

Meet Philip, the Creative Director of Dear Community! When he’s not behind the camera at our events, you’ll find him in the gym practicing Muay Thai, the most powerful martial art in existence. After a day of hitting the punching bag like it owes him money, he likes to unwind and explore a new hike. Now, Philip is on a quest for a partner who not only can match his interests but can take a step back and enjoy the simple things in life. Bonus points if you can throw a punch correctly while he holds the punching bag for you. So if you like to stay active and enjoy the outdoors, then get your camera ready to document your experience.

Will Brega:

Will is a Dear Community board member and novice community advocate in San Francisco. He lives a very active lifestyle and is rarely home, constantly exploring the city for new things to do and places to hang out. His favorite way to wind down after a long day of work is by blowing off steam at the gym or playing video games with his friends. He is looking for a partner who is passionate and self-driven in their career and life in general. Someone who embraces adventure and can keep up with his busy lifestyle. A partner who is willing to listen to him ramble about random sports facts is a major plus. He's excited to meet everyone at the event!

Lauren Ung:

Lauren is a native San Franciscan. She works as a data analyst and you can find her either coaching volleyball, working out, gaming, or sleeping. She’s a huge sports fan and is loyal to her Bay Area teams. She loves going to Barry’s, is trying to get back into the gym, and is picking back up golf. She has a lot of grandma hobbies like crocheting, baking, reading, and other miscellaneous crafts. You can catch her on CSGO, but if you want, she will play other video games. Lauren is looking for someone to not only be her partner but be her best friend too; someone who is passionate about their hobbies and beliefs and is willing to support and learn about her hobbies too. She wants someone that will challenge her to be her most authentic self but also push her out of her comfort zone from time to time. Let me just say, if you can game with her…this might be your in!! She’s a little nervous but also super excited to meet you!

About our sponsor, Coffee Meets Bagel

Coffee Meets Bagel, established in 2012 in New York by three Korean sisters, stands as a women-founded and women-led dating platform. Focused on fostering serious relationships, 91% of its users seek lasting connections, with a staggering 96% intending to meet their matches in person. Impressively, over half of the platform's users witness their initial dates blossoming into subsequent ones, highlighting the platform's success in facilitating meaningful connections. Notably, during the onboarding process, if users express an interest in casual dating, Coffee Meets Bagel advises them to explore other platforms more tailored to that preference, emphasizing its commitment to fostering sincere and committed relationships among its user base. We’ve been named one of the best dating apps for relationships, and have made over 150 million matches and counting. CMB is free to download for iOS and Android. As a thank you, Coffee Meets Bagel will be giving away 1-month premium service for all our guests.

🔥Dear Community is a grassroots movement that started during the pandemic to create a safe space and support local businesses during the lockdowns. Our mission is to uplift Asian pride and inspire new leaders through community building and activism.🔥