What we’re about
Welcome to Smart Nights, Cold Pints!
This group is for curious Calgarians and visitors who love good conversation, great company, and cold craft drinks.
We’re the official community for TapTalks: Calgary’s new live event series featuring one-hour talks from some of Canada’s smartest minds, hosted in the city’s best breweries, cafés, and unique local spots.
Whether you’re looking to meet locals, learn something new, or just enjoy a thought-provoking evening over a drink, you’ll fit right in. Perfect for lifelong learners, social butterflies, brewery explorers, and anyone who values authentic, engaging conversation.
TapTalks Topics Include:
“Why Horror Music Scares Us — A Scientific Deep Dive”
“Forever Young? What Science Says About Longevity"
"Could Psychedelics Transform Psychiatric Care?"
"The History Of Led Zepplin"
So come out, sip something local, and connect with others who love ideas and great vibes.
Let’s make Calgary a little smarter, and a lot more social.
Talk soon!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- TapTalks | Psychedelics in the Treatment of Mental HealthBridgeland Distillery, Calgary, AB
BYOT (Buy Your Own Ticket)
*Tickets available at Showpass.com: https://www.showpass.com/taptalks-psychedelics-in-the-treatment-of-mental-health-conn3/TapTalks: Psychedelics in the Treatment of Mental Health
Presented by Dr. Keith Courtney | Bridgeland Distillery, Calgary
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, step into one of the most groundbreaking conversations in modern medicine. Join us at Bridgeland Distillery for an evening of craft cocktails, connection, and discovery as TapTalks welcomes Dr. Keith Courtney — Calgary-based psychiatrist, Medical Director of SABI Mind, and a national leader in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Once considered taboo, psychedelics like psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA are now at the forefront of research for treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. Dr. Courtney will break down:
- The history & resurgence of psychedelic medicine
- How these substances work on the brain to promote healing & neuroplasticity
- The science & clinical evidence behind psychedelic-assisted therapy
- The future of psychedelic treatments in Canada and where research is headed
Whether you’re a skeptic or believer, you’ll walk away with new insights into how these therapies are transforming mental health care.
Evening Schedule- 7:30 PM – Doors Open (drinks, mingling, open seating)
- 7:55 PM – Host Welcome
- 8:00 PM – Talk Begins
- 8:40 PM – Audience Q&A
- 9:00 PM – Networking & informal chat with Dr. Courtney
- 9:30 PM – Event Wrap-Up
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00 – 9:30 PM (Talk at 8:00 PM)
- Location: Bridgeland Distillery, Calgary, AB
- Age: 18+
What are TapTalks Events?
TapTalks is a curated speaker series hosted at local breweries and distilleries, where experts, academics, and thought leaders deliver engaging, TED-style talks in a relaxed, social setting. With topics spanning science, psychology, culture, tech, and more, each TapTalk is designed to spark curiosity, conversation, and community, all over a drink with friends and family.
