Where to Find Love in Rhode Island

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Many singles have had the same fantasy: You and a cute brunette reach for the same book at the library, or the hottie at the Hot Club sidles up and asks to buy you a drink. Then reality strikes and you realize you and the beautiful stranger have nothing in common. But, with the following local meetups and groups, you might just have a better chance of finding your one true love.

FOR THE ACTIVE

Run into someone who will keep your heart racing long after the activities are over at meetups for PVD Bike Jam, Rhode Runner or the Rhode Island Hiking Club. instagram.com/pvdbikejam; rhoderunner.com; meetup.com/rhodeIslandhikingclub

FOR THE CREATIVE

Find your muse by joining LitArts RI’s writing community or participating in art classes at the Providence Art Club or the Warwick Center for the Arts. litartsri.org; providenceartclub.org/classes; warwickcfa.org/adult-classes

FOR THE FOODIES

They say the way to many people’s hearts is through their stomachs, so enrolling in a cooking class at Chef Walters Cooking School or through Newport Cooks just might be the first ingredient. Or, if you’d rather find cheer through beer, check out RI Beer Club or Queers & Beers of Rhode Island. chefwalterscookingschool.com; newportcooks.com; instagram.com/ribeerclub; instagram.com/queersandbeersofri

FOR THE EXTROVERTS

Woo your stage partner with your acting chops during a Wilbury Theatre Group class or show off your sense of humor with improv at the Contemporary Theater Company or the ImprovPIG. thewilburygroup.org/classes.html; contemporarytheatercompany.com/improv; improvpig.com/collections/classes

FOR THE ALTRUISTIC

Consider volunteering at a local animal shelter like Heart of RI in Cranston or Save One Soul in Wakefield to get your own shot at puppy love. heartofri.org/get-involved; sosarl.org/volunteer

FOR THE HOMEBODIES

Attend a book club meeting at your local library or a gaming session with orgs like RI Gaming and Newport Board Game Enthusiasts and snag your soulmate so you two can plan your future Friday nights in together. rimonthly.com/rhode-island-book-clubs; meetup.com/rigaming; meetup.com/newport-board-game-enthusiasts

FOR THE IMPATIENT

Don’t want to waste time talking about the weather? Try Skip the Small Talk, an event that’s designed to help people connect on a deeper level. skipthesmalltalk.com