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Practical guides for making friends, finding fun, and getting the most out of Calgary's social scene. Written by the Mixler team.

The Best Adult Social Events in Calgary

Looking for the best social events in Calgary for adults? Here's what's actually worth your time, from trivia nights to hands-on workshops.

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The Best Art Classes in Calgary

A guide to the best art classes in Calgary for adults, from painting and pottery to life drawing, stained glass, and everything in between.

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Best Bars for Groups in Calgary

Looking for the best bars in Calgary for large groups? Here's where to take your crew, from private room bookings to great patio options.

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The Best Cooking Classes in Calgary

Looking for cooking classes in Calgary? Here's a roundup of the best options for adults, from sushi-making to pasta, knife skills to baking.

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The Best Dance Classes in Calgary

A roundup of the best dance classes in Calgary for adults, from salsa and swing to aerial, line dancing, and social dance nights.

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The Best Escape Rooms in Calgary

Looking for the best escape rooms in Calgary? We've rounded up the top options for groups, date nights, and team outings.

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Best Neighbourhoods to Go Out in Calgary

Calgary's nightlife and social scene is spread across several distinct neighbourhoods. Here's where to go and what to expect from each one.

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The Best Wine Tasting Experiences in Calgary

Wine tasting in Calgary ranges from casual social nights to structured sommelier-led sessions. Here's how to find the right one for you.

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Birthday Ideas in Calgary for Adults

Beyond the bar crawl: the best adult birthday ideas in Calgary for groups of all sizes, from private workshops to outdoor adventures.

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Calgary Winter Activities for Adults Who Hate Staying In

Winter in Calgary is long. These adult activities will get you out of the house and into something worth talking about, chinook or no chinoo...

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Cheap Things to Do in Calgary

Calgary doesn't have to be expensive. Here are the best cheap and free activities for adults in Calgary that are actually worth your time.

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Calgary Date Ideas for Couples Who Are Bored of Dinner

Skip the same restaurant rotation. Here are the best date ideas in Calgary that are actually fun, from pottery nights to cocktail classes.

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First Date Ideas in Calgary That Actually Work

First dates are high stakes. Here are the Calgary date ideas that consistently work, with format advice for different personalities and comf...

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Fun Things to Do in Calgary for Groups

Planning a group outing in Calgary? Here are the best group activities for adults, from escape rooms to cooking classes, trivia nights, and ...

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Going Out Solo in Calgary: A No-Awkward Guide

Going out alone in Calgary doesn't have to be awkward. Here's how to actually enjoy it and meet people while you're at it.

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Hen Party Ideas in Calgary

Planning a hen party or bachelorette in Calgary? Here are the best ideas, from cocktail-making and spa days to active adventures and private...

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How to Make Friends After 30 in Calgary

Making friends after 30 in Calgary is genuinely harder than it was before. Here's what actually works based on what we see at our events.

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How to Meet People in Calgary as an Adult

Meeting people in Calgary as an adult is harder than it should be. Here's how locals actually do it, and where Mixler fits in.

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Rainy Day Activities in Calgary

A rainy day in Calgary doesn't mean a wasted day. Here are the best indoor activities for adults when the weather keeps you inside.

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Summer Activities in Calgary for Adults

Calgary summer is short and spectacular. Here's how to make the most of it with adult activities worth actually planning for.

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Team Outing Ideas in Calgary

Team outings in Calgary that people actually enjoy. Hands-on workshops, competitive activities, and social experiences for work groups of al...

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Best Things to Do in Calgary on a Friday Night

Friday night in Calgary doesn't have to mean the same bar. Here are the best options for adults who want something worth leaving the couch f...

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Things to Do in Calgary This Weekend

Don't waste your weekend. Here's what's worth doing in Calgary right now, from Mixler events to local favourites you might not know about.

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Things to Do in Calgary When It's Cold Outside

When Calgary temperatures drop, here are the best indoor activities for adults that are actually worth leaving your apartment for.

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Unique Experiences in Calgary Worth Trying

Calgary has more unique experiences than most people realize. Here's a guide to the ones that are genuinely surprising and worth doing.

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