i hadn't either, and i was a 5 ft 100 lb middle aged waif. but ex & i were about to split, and i had to get away. everyone was so nice, and ANYONE you ask will go to dinner or drinking w/you. so glad i went.
http://www.pbase.com/sweetjane/image/18020645see how "alone" i was??? (but honest, i am better looking than this...it was a tough time for me)
post your dates to the locals and ACMBM & see who will meet up with you!