National Social Blog

If you’re in your 20s or 30s and living in Montreal, you know how tough it can feel to meet new people outside of school, work, or dating apps. That’s why the National Social Networking Group is bringing two special events this weekend—designed specifically for young adults who want to make friends, socialize, and expand their circle in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. 📍 Both events take place at MVP Resto-Bar Sportif (200 St Catherine St E) , right in the heart of Montreal. 🍹 Friday, Aug 29 – Meet New People in a Fun & Friendly Social Mixer Kick off your weekend by meeting dozens of locals in one night. This mixer is all about icebreakers, drinks, and effortless conversations . Meet 20+ new people in your age group Fun icebreaker activities make introductions easy Friendly hosts ensure no one feels left out Perfect for newcomers, grads, and young professionals 🎉 Saturday, Aug 30 – Fun, Friendly Night to Meet New People (20s–30s) Keep the fun going with a Sa...

Making friends, building a network, or finding fun things to do in Ottawa can be tough—especially if you’re in your 20s or 30s. That’s where we come in. At the National Social Networking Group , we’ve hosted 150+ events in Ottawa alone and over 400 internationally , helping thousands of young professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and newcomers find their community. This week (Aug 26–29, 2025), we’re bringing you four unique events —from a marketing strategy workshop for entrepreneurs to a paint night social for creatives, plus two Friday night mixers where you’ll meet 30+ people in one night. Whether you’re here to grow your business, try something creative, or simply meet new people, there’s an event for you. 📈 Tuesday, Aug 26 – Marketing Mixer & Strategy Workshop Who it’s for: Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals in their 20s–30s. Instead of handing out name tags and leaving you on your own, this event blends structured networking with a hands-on workshop ...

Looking for exciting ways to connect, network, and meet new people in Ottawa this August? Our National Social Networking Group has two unique events designed to bring people together—whether you’re an ambitious young professional or someone who just wants a fun night out to make new friends. Event 1: Ottawa Young Entrepreneurs Mixer 📍 Hi T Lounge, 1076 Wellington St. W 📅 Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM This isn’t your average networking event where you just slap on a name tag and awkwardly chat. At our Young Entrepreneurs Mixer , you’ll meet like-minded professionals in their 20s and 30s who are building businesses, starting projects, or planning their next big move. ✨ What to Expect: Networking + Workshop Combo – connect with peers while getting practical insights to help your business. Interactive format – no stiff small talk, our guided activities make conversations flow naturally. Community support – share ideas, ask questions, and find collabora...

Looking for something different to do in Ottawa this August? Forget the usual bars and coffee shops—our Ottawa Salsa Dancing & Bubble Tea Mixer is where fun, culture, and connection collide. 🧋💃 Why You’ll Love This Event ✨ Beginner-Friendly Salsa Lessons We bring in professional dance instructors who make salsa approachable, fun, and high-energy. No matter your experience level, you’ll be moving confidently by the end of the night. 🥤 Bubble Tea Social Hour Kick things off with a relaxed bubble tea social where conversations flow naturally. We design these mixers so people actually talk —you’ll meet new faces, laugh, and break the ice before hitting the dance floor. 💃 Open Dancing & Real Connections After the lesson, the music turns up and the floor opens. This isn’t just a class—it’s a true social event where you’ll dance, mingle, and connect in a lively atmosphere. Singles, couples, and groups are all welcome. 👫 Built for 20s & 30s Whether you’re new to Ott...

Looking for something different to do in Montreal? The Montreal Cocktails Social at the Museum is where art, conversation, and cocktails come together for one unforgettable evening. Whether you’re coming solo, with friends, or as a couple, this is your chance to enjoy a cultural night out in a beautiful setting. 📅 When: Saturday, September 6, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Where: Gallery 1832, Montreal Art Center – 1832 William Street, H3J 1R5 🎟️ Ages: 20s & 30s crowd ⚡ Limited spots — registration closes automatically when full Why This Event Is Special Explore & Connect – Your ticket includes access to the museum’s exhibits, so you can mingle and chat in a cultural space. Cocktail Hour in the Bar Area – Start or end your night with stylish drinks and conversation in the museum’s lounge bar. Icebreakers That Actually Work – No awkward small talk — our fun, guided activities make meeting people easy. For 20s–30s Only – A curated crowd of like-minded loca...

Dating events have their place — but let’s be honest, they often feel like a high-pressure job interview disguised as a night out. At the National Social Networking Group , we’ve created something different: social events that make meeting new people natural, fun, and pressure-free — for singles, couples, and everyone in between. Here’s why our approach works better for so many people. 1️⃣ No Pressure to “Find the One” At dating events, every interaction feels like it’s being evaluated for romantic potential. That’s exhausting. Our socials remove that pressure completely. You can show up, have great conversations, and see where things naturally go — friendship, collaboration, romance, or just a great night out. 2️⃣ A Welcoming Mix of People — Not Just Singles We welcome everyone : singles, couples, newcomers, long-time locals. That mix creates a warmer, more inclusive atmosphere where connections feel authentic, not transactional. 3️⃣ Structured Mingling That Actually Work...

Looking for fun things to do in Ottawa that combine great music, friendly people, and a unique twist? The Ottawa Salsa Dancing & Bubble Tea Mixer is your chance to experience Latin dance energy with the sweet touch of bubble tea — all in one unforgettable night. 📅 When: Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Where: KungFu Tea, 1167 Bank St, Ottawa (K1S 3X7) 🎟️ Ages: 20s & 30s crowd ⚡ Limited spots — once we’re full, registration closes automatically Why You’ll Love This Event Beginner-Friendly Salsa Dancing No experience? No problem! Our instructors will guide you through easy, fun salsa steps — perfect for first-timers. Bubble Tea & Social Vibes Sip your favorite bubble tea while connecting with fun, friendly locals. Meet New People in Ottawa Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll leave knowing more people than you arrived with. Perfect for 20s–30s A relaxed, welcoming crowd where everyone’s here to have fun — not compete. ...

Because “What do you do?” just doesn’t cut it anymore. 🎉 Let’s Be Real — Starting Conversations Can Be Awkward You walk into a room full of strangers. Everyone’s smiling, sipping, scanning. You want to connect, but where do you even start? If you’re in your 20s or 30s, you’ve probably outgrown surface-level small talk — but making new friends still requires breaking the ice somehow. That’s why at National Social Networking Group , we use guided icebreakers at our events — and they work. Whether you’re introverted, new to the city, or just not sure how to open a convo, these questions are fun, low-pressure, and conversation-ready . Here are 10 of our go-to icebreaker questions that actually spark meaningful, funny, or memorable chats. 🔟 1. What’s your go-to comfort show or movie? It’s casual, relatable, and leads to nostalgia, streaming debates, or childhood faves. 9️⃣ 2. If you could teleport anywhere for dinner tonight, where would you go? Perfect for foodies, travelers...

From awkward to awesome — how to turn any mixer into a great night out 🎉 So You’re Going to a Social Mixer… Now What? Maybe you're new to the city. Maybe you're tired of the same small circle. Or maybe you're just curious to see who you’ll meet. Either way — you’ve taken the first step by signing up for a social mixer. But what makes the difference between a “meh” night and one that leaves you thinking: “That was actually fun — I met some awesome people”? It’s not just who shows up — it’s how you show up. Here are 5 simple ways to get the most out of any social mixer (especially if you’re in your 20s–30s). ✅ 1. Arrive Early (or On Time) It sounds basic, but hear us out: showing up early gives you a huge advantage. The room is quieter. People are still looking around for someone to talk to. Conversations are more natural before tight friend circles form. Pro tip: Being among the first 10 people in the room = easiest time to make a connection. ...

New to the city? Out of school? Working full-time? You're not alone — and you don’t have to feel alone either. 🏙️ Making Friends in Montreal as an Adult Is Tough — We’re Here to Change That Whether you're fresh out of university, moved here for work, or simply want to expand your circle, one thing's for sure: meeting people in your 20s and 30s isn’t as easy as it used to be. At the National Social Networking Group , we’re helping hundreds of young adults in Montreal connect — not through forced small talk or cliquey bar scenes, but through fun, guided social experiences that feel natural, inclusive, and memorable. 🎉 Social Events That Go Beyond Small Talk We don’t just throw people into a room and hope for the best. Many of our Montreal social events come with a structure that makes mingling easier — including: Fun icebreaker questions Casual group rotations Friendly hosts to help you feel welcome from the moment you walk in The result? You leave hav...

  The post-grad loneliness is real. But you're not the only one feeling it. 👋 You Graduate. Everyone Cheers. And Then… It Gets Quiet One day you’re surrounded by classmates, roommates, club friends, and campus events. Then, suddenly… it’s just you. A new job. A new apartment. A few group chats that no one replies to. No one warns you how hard it is to maintain — or make — real friendships after graduation. But if you’re feeling the drift, the distance, or the disconnection — you’re not alone. This is normal. And more importantly: it’s fixable. 🧠 Why Friendship Feels So Different After College No more built-in social structure — No roommates, no shared classes, no late-night pizza runs. People move away — Friends scatter across cities (or continents). Life gets busy — Careers start. Relationships form. Adulting kicks in. We stop trying — It feels harder to make plans… so we don’t. Sound familiar? 🧍‍♀️ “I Thought These Were My People — What Happened?”...

Spoiler: It's not. But it does take intention — and the right spaces. 👀 Let’s Be Honest… Making Friends as an Adult Is Hard In our 20s, friendships often happen by default — college roommates, coworkers, roommates of coworkers, bar regulars, gym friends, you name it. But by the time we hit our 30s, everything shifts. People move cities. Priorities change. Schedules tighten. And suddenly, your once-busy social life feels… quiet. If you’ve found yourself wondering: "Is it too late to make close friends in your 30s?" The answer is a strong no — it’s absolutely not too late. But it is different. Here’s why — and how you can still build deep, meaningful friendships. 💡 Why Making Friends in Your 30s Feels So Hard Everyone’s busy. Careers, relationships, kids, family responsibilities — they eat up free time. We stop trying. After a few failed hangouts or ghosted group chats, many give up. It feels awkward. Asking, “Wanna hang out sometime?” as an adult can feel...

😅 Let’s face it — social events can feel a bit intimidating. Whether it’s a casual social mixer or a professional networking night, most of us worry about what to say, what to wear, or whether we’ll just end up standing alone awkwardly in the corner. And guess what?  Even the most confident people make avoidable mistakes. If you're in your 20s or 30s and looking to meet new people in Ottawa, Toronto, or Montreal, this guide is for you. These are the top mistakes people make at social events — and exactly how to avoid them. 🚫 Mistake #1: Only Sticking With the Friend You Came With Why it’s a problem:  You end up talking only to each other and miss out on meeting new people — which defeats the whole purpose. How to fix it: Challenge yourself to  split up for at least 20–30 minutes.  Then regroup and introduce each other to new people you met. It makes things easier for both of you! 🧍‍♂️ Mistake #2: Hovering in the Corner Waiting for Someone to Talk to You Why it hap...

4 Fun Social Mixer Events for 20s–30s – Real Conversations, Real People, Real Fun Looking to meet new people, make friends, or just have a better weekend plan? If you’re in your 20s or 30s and tired of awkward group chats, lonely scrolls, or the same old bar scene — these social mixer events are for you. This week, the National Social Networking Group is bringing four epic events to Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa , where you can sip, laugh, and connect with like-minded locals in a relaxed and welcoming environment. 📍 This Week’s Social Mixer Events – At a Glance: Toronto – Meet New People Over Cocktails 🗓️ Fri, Aug 8 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 1835 Yonge St (The Bull: A Firkin Pub), M4S 1X8 Montreal – Pints & New Friends: Social Mixer for 20s–30s 🗓️ Fri, Aug 8 | 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM 📍 200 St Catherine St E (MVP Resto-Bar Sportif), H2X 1L1 Montreal – Social Mixer Event for 20s–30s 🗓️ Sat, Aug 9 | 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM 📍 200 St Catherine St E (MVP Resto-Bar Sportif), H2X 1L1 ...