This New Dating App Uses Mutual Friends to Match You—And It’s Hosting a Party in NYC This Friday

A brand-new dating app is rethinking the way we meet people—and it’s throwing a nostalgic NYC party this week to prove it. Cerca Dating , the buzzy new app that connects users through mutual friends instead of total strangers , is hosting an IRL mixer this Friday, August 8th at Chelsea’s new listening bar, Music For A While . What is Cerca Dating? ------------------------- Touted as “the dating app for mutuals, not strangers,” Cerca is one of the fastest-growing new apps in the U.S. with 50K+ downloads since launching just four months ago. Instead of swiping through people you’ve never met, Cerca connects you through your existing network of phone numbers —creating matches based on mutual friends for more trust, chemistry, and familiarity. And the app isn’t just digital—Cerca’s founders are building a whole social universe around their matchmaking philosophy, with IRL events like this one meant to foster real memories, not just messages. What to expect at Cerca Dating’s mixer this Friday ------------------------------------------------------ Think champagne in solo cups, card games, and twister —Cerca’s high-low theme is all about tapping into the house party vibes of your youth, while elevating them with a candlelit vinyl bar aesthetic and curated bites and sips from sponsors like Way Forward Wine, Vuum, Good Girl Snacks, and Earth Cups. Designed to spark connection without the pressure of speed-dating or structured icebreakers, the night encourages playful mingling and genuine conversations in a scene that feels both nostalgic and chic. 🗓 Friday, August 8th 📍 *Music For A While*, Chelsea (518 W 27th St, Lower Level) 🎟 RSVP required via Cerca’s IG Source: https://secretnyc.co/cerca-dating-app-nyc-party-august-2025/