Moon Dog Wild West · Footscray
back to meeting people in the pub, on purpose
Get ticketsFrom $11.90 on Eventbrite Ask your mates if they’re keenGet a link for the group chat · no app neededOne email the day before, with the ticket link and a nudge to rally the group chat.
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'Mates & Dates' Social and Singles Mixer
There was a time when you could pop down to the pub on a Friday night and make 5 new friends, flirt with a baddie at the bar, or mingle with friendly strangers on the dance floor.
Third spaces are dying and connecting in the wild is becoming a lost art! (*cue loneliness epidemic!*)
We're bringing back talking to people IRL and you won't leave this mixer without a new mate, a number or two, or at least some really ripper convos under your belt.
Presented to you by Freya Graf, host of The Labia Lounge podcast and sponsored by the Find Freya A Fella campaign, this will be a night of connection, laughter, and taking the shot in a safe environment where everyone's in the same boat.
We're all craving deeper connection and more IRL community, so come get it!
You don't have to be single to attend, though this event does aim to be an antidote to disposable swipe culture and the fear of approaching people in person, so asking someone for their number for a date or pitching your single friend to a babe is encouraged!
There'll be some thoughtful social lubrication provided in the form of ice breakers (not the usual kind, we promise!) and 'Party Pillars' - folk specifically chosen for their yapping skills who'll wander around and make conversation, facilitate introductions, and generally ensure a good vibe for all!
So you can come alone or bring a friend - either way, we've got you!
Quick answers
When is Mates & Dates Mixer?
Fri 30 Oct 2026, 7pm.
Where is it?
Moon Dog Wild West, Footscray, VIC.
How much are tickets?
From $11.90, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
On eventbrite.com.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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