‘Singles parties’ with drinks may cross legal line

Pay-to-play social gatherings offering food and alcohol through online community platforms may cross the line into unregistered business activity when they are held repeatedly for profit, local media reported Tuesday.

Groups advertised as “Wine Parties” or “Singles Parties” are easy to find on neighborhood platforms used for hobby clubs and secondhand trading.

Many charge participation fees while providing food and drinks.

Authorities may treat such events as commercial operations if organizers ...