Women get a padlock. Men get a key. Mingle until you unlock a connection at this Feb. 9 event. Even if your key doesn’t open a love story, matched pairings are entered in raffles for hotel stays, dinners and cash. $20-$30, 7 p.m., Hilton Downtown, Bar 32, 100 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland, lockandkeyevents.com
Single Volunteers of Ohio
Move past the booze-infused courtship contests to find a like-minded do-gooder at Single Volunteers of Ohio events, which connect local singles through volunteer opportunities. Get involved with Feb. 16’s annual Chili Cook Off. $5, 7 p.m., 170 Seminary St., Berea, 440-862-1273, svohio.org
SpeedCleveland dating
A calculated Date-Mate Scorecard and follow-up matchmaking email replace kitschy nametags and whistles at these twice-weekly events. Downtown bar settings, such as East End (Feb. 9 & 18) and Re:Bar (Feb. 13 & 23), elevate speed dating to a more sophisticated experience. $29-$35.90, speedclevelanddating.com
