On The Spot Dating: A Dating Event for Dog Lovers at Pure Pawsh, Tuesday, July 7

Overview

Calling all dog people who are over the apps. The On The Spot Dating Show brings its first-ever Dog Lovers edition to Pure Pawsh in North Park on Tuesday, July 7 — the live, "Love is Blind"-style dating show where San Diego singles meet, match, and go on a date that same night. It's part dating event, part social experiment, part live entertainment, and this one comes with a built-in icebreaker: everyone in the room already shares a serious love of dogs. Come to spark a connection, make new friends, or just cheer from the crowd.

What You Actually Need to Know

• Event: On The Spot Dating Show — A Dating Event for Dog Lovers (their first-ever!)
• Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
• Time: Doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM (event runs 7–9 PM)
• Where: Pure Pawsh — 4045 30th St, North Park
• Price: $16 Early Bird / $20 General Admission / $35 VIP
• Tickets: Get tickets on Eventbrite →

How It Works

This is not speed dating — no timers, no rotating tables, no forced awkward silences. The night runs in two parts:

The live show. A "Chooser" leads a playful, intentional Q&A with three mystery contestants — hidden behind a partition, Love is Blind style — then picks who they want to date, sight unseen. It plays out over two rounds in front of a live, cheering audience, with matches made in real time on stage. Every match goes out on a date that night, and the dates are sponsored by local partnering businesses, so no one has to spend their own money.

The singles mixer. After the show, the floor opens up to everyone — singles, non-singles, drink in hand. It's the best part of a party with none of the small-talk dread: just a room full of fun, social, single (and single-friendly) adults who all showed up on purpose, and who already have one big thing in common — they love their dogs.

Want to Be in the Show?

You don't have to just watch — you can be in it. On The Spot lets attendees sign up ahead of time for a chance to be selected as a Chooser or a mystery Contestant. If you want to be in the hot seat (and maybe leave with a date), fill out their selection form when you grab your ticket.

Ticket Options

• Early Bird — $16: get in for less; these go fast and don't come back
• General Admission — $20: your ticket to the show plus the mixer
• VIP — $35: priority seating and better visibility during the show, an On The Spot "Social Spotlight" (featured on their Instagram after the event with your photo, bio, and handle), and a promo code for up to five friends to get $5 off

Who It's For

• Dog lovers of all kinds — the whole theme is built around your people
• App-fatigued singles who'd rather meet face-to-face
• Anyone who likes a little spectacle — it's genuinely fun to watch, too
• Come solo, with friends, or even with your partner just for the entertainment

Good to Know

• It's at Pure Pawsh in North Park — one of San Diego's best neighborhoods for a night out, so make an evening of it at the area's bars and restaurants
• Sign up early if you want a shot at being a Chooser or Contestant
• Early Bird tickets are limited — grab them before they're gone
• Plan a rideshare if there's drinking involved

However the night goes, it's one of the more memorable (and dog-loving) ways to spend an evening as a San Diego single. For more things to do around town, browse our full event calendar. And if a night in North Park has you curious about the neighborhood, our North Park neighborhood guide is a great place to start.