Undo Your Singlesness This Singles' Day With Kisses for Charity, Speed Dating, and a 1-1 Deal

Unlike what you may think, you don't have to spend double 11, or Singles' Day, doing something with your significant other or spending all of your hard earned cash on things you didn't really need until you saw the promotion on Taobao. 

Alternatively, spend it at Kisses for Charity at Modernista, the second anniversary party of two charitable brands: MoniKards and Velveteen’s Secret Potions. All you need to do is buy a kiss ticket, and exchange it for a warm and soft kiss from the person of your choice (we assume selection will be limited and tongues are optional, so choose wisely). There will also be games, surprises, signature drinks, and free hugs. Money goes towards the The Future is Yours Project, dedicated to inspire middle school students for a better future.

If you'd rather not pay for your kisses, there's always The Big Smoke's Dating on Draft speed dating event with Jing-A. Participants (RMB 100 for men, RMB 50 for women) will get a flight of six Jing-A beers to accompany six rounds of speed dating. Each round lasts seven minutes, or until someone finishes their beer (so go ahead and chug if your date is too painfully awkward). At the end of the six rounds, everyone is welcome to mix and mingle freely with an extended happy hour until 9pm, so at least your wallet will take less of a hit than your ego.

To register, email emmy@jingabrewing.com with your name and phone number.

If you just want to celebrate it alone (or alone with a few friends), head to Arrow Factory Brewing for their RMB 111 deal, which includes a meal (sausage or a sandwich deal), plus two Arrow Factory beers (priced at RMB 40 or under). Available from 6pm onwards.

And finally, the launch of the JD x Chi Zhang Spring/Summer 2017 collection at Jingdong Mansion in Tongzhou District to the theme of Once in a Lifetime is also happening this Singles' Day at 7.30pm. The new collection is innovative, fashionable, and will leave you eager for Spring to come around again next year. To RSVP, click on this link while in WeChat to fill in your details and receive your QR code.

Happy Singles' Day everyone! There's no shame in being alone.

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Images courtesy of the organizers