L.A. Affairs, The Times\u2019 popular dating and romance column about the complications and happily-ever-afters of dating and relationships in L.A., is jumping from the printed word to a Hollywood stage with a live audience. <\/p>\n
On April 3, The Times will present L.A. Affairs Live at the Cinegrill Theater at the Hollywood Roosevelt<\/a> hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles. Ten storytellers will have an opportunity to compete against one another and tell their true love and dating stories focused on the night\u2019s theme: \u201cStarting Fresh.\u201d The Times is hosting the event with the Next Fun Thing<\/a>, which runs L.A. social events from speed dating<\/a> to kickball tournaments.<\/p>\n Tickets for L.A. Affairs Live are on sale now and can be purchased via the Next Fun Thing\u2019s website<\/a> for $35 and $50 plus fees.<\/p>\n During the live show, audience members will be able to cast their votes for the night\u2019s best story. The story that gets the highest score will be published as a future L.A. Affairs column. Also, the winning storyteller will receive $400 upon publication of their story.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what to expect:<\/p>\n Also, we are featuring matchmaking technology from the Next Fun Thing for singles in attendance. (And, yes, we\u2019ll want to hear all about your potential meet-cutes or first dates resulting from the event in a future L.A. Affairs submission<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Note: This event will be photographed and recorded for use in our media coverage.<\/p>\n \n
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