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Where can I meet people that aren't bars or clubs?
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Hi, I found some results. Nicola's in Commerce, or so I've heard.
Volunteering, LAFC supporters clubs (i like soccer) or any hobby you have seek out meet ups
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There's always plenty of alcohol around but there's lots of people there not drinking. It's like a barbecue.
They have a running club too. Look up Black and Gold Running Club on IG.
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Okay, you know the rules. You have to post your pic after a comment like that.
He’s on looksmax and other dumb sites. Just another unhappy incel 😂
You’re the weirdo posting “if you get raped” my god.
That was mean 😪
Climbing gym or other specific active hobby gym.
Is UCLA Extension still around?
Yup! I’m taking an Intro to Cinematography class there. I’m not trying to meet folks necessarily, but if I were, it would be a great place to do that.
Also took a cooking class with my partner recently and it seemed like it would be a good place for singles to meet.
Which cooking class did you take? Looking to try one of those!
It’s called Sauté Cooking Academy in Monrovia (I live in Altadena). It was a really enjoyable way to spend a weeknight!
Lot of running clubs in LA with some solid people if you’re into that.
Acting/improv class.
Join LA Friends
What is LA friends?
A friendship group. They have a website and are on Discord as well.
Here's an invite to the group:
To make friends, here is a link to join: https://discord.gg/UtmssqT2
Hiking clubs! Couple of the best dates I’ve been on came out of a hike.
Which hiking clubs?
I found some groups through REI and the socal hiking page here on Reddit.
I hike at Griffith park. These clubs hike there?
Whatever thing you're into, there's probably a club for meetup for it.
Rec sports leagues: Zogsports, Clubwaka, LASportsNet, Outloud. No experience needed and you can sign up as a free agent. Beach volleyball and pickleball in particular are welcoming of new players.
Get a hobby. Join a class. You'll meet like minded people who share your passion.
Clubs. Activities. Gyms ( different types ya know)
Target. 😄
You can meet people anywhere. You just have to get out of your comfort zone and take initiative to socialize
Roller skating or social dancing. Or CrossFit. Or just have any hobbies where there is regular in-person meetup.
concerts/show
Don't be the people that go to concert to have a conversation. One of the main reasons I quit going to the bowl.
shows*
You have to have activities that you enjoy and then you have to find people who do them.
If you don't have specific activities you enjoy looks like it's time for you to find a new hobby!
It depends what you're into, but I joined a chorus because I like to sing. I have made so many friends that way! It's all about finding a class or group of what your interests are and building community from there.
What hobbies do you have?
I like acting, art, meditation, yoga, cooking, volunteering, traveling/finding new destinations, history, and I'm honestly searching for new things to get into! I don't like just sticking to one thing so I like switching my hobbies up often. Recently I've started creating makeup in my free time.
You like acting! Well… then join an acting class. There are a ton of schools in NOHO. I am in one and I have so many friends now. And I am old and they are all 20 to 30 somethings. Keeps me young. But I have seen friendships form there easy. Also nothing binds you more than the panic and stress of a performance in class.
So, for any hobby there will almost always be a dedicated discord server for enthusiasts. Usually you can find something like "-Your city- -X Hobby-" group, if not there might be a more general server. It's not uncommon for people to become real life friends through discord. There are plenty of people out there who are into the same things you are, who are also looking for other people to talk about their interests with. You can also ask in those servers where you can meet others and they would have a better idea for those specific hobbies. There might be conventions you can attend where you can meet new people as well.
I meet people that aren’t bars or clubs all the time.
WAKA kickball league
• Coffee shops (Sightglass, Stories, etc.)
• Gyms (rock climbing, Barry’s, CrossFit, etc.)
• Santa Monica beach acro greens
• ceramics classes
• improv classes
• sports league
• Pan Pacific Park
• beach volleyball
• Timeleft (you have dinner with strangers, fantastic concept)
• is that Meetup website still a thing?
Coworking spaces and churches
Subscribe to the Camber newsletter - there's a good variety of events every week that aren't the obvious DoLA type stuff and include non-alcoholic events/activities.
Seconding this!
Thank you for this! I will check it out!
find groups that have the same interests as you. hiking or running clubs, as others suggested, is a great idea.
do you like horseback riding or horses in general? Sunset Ranch Hollywood Stables is located at the top of Beachwood Canyon. it’s really beautiful. you can do trail rides over to Griffith Park. or, if you’re a novice like i was, you can volunteer to clean stalls, groom horses and work your way into a job.
Try Meetup apps, but it really is a hit or miss sometimes for the events others organize.
Don’t be reluctant to meet up with older people. They are way less likely to want something from you in return.
Nextfunthing events
Work. Lolz
No, really. Lots of my friends are from work. Current and old work
depends entirely on the type of person you are. What place or setting do you feel most comfortable and what type of "people" are you trying to meet? . You can meet all types of people working behind a counter at an essential business.
I've had good conversations with people being a meat clerk but the setting can be disturbed sometimes because of customers who need to be attended or sometimes the time frame like rush hour can be interrupting.
assuming your a guy and you wan to meet girls then colleges or flea markets will be a good start just as long as your a student or actually trying to buy something.
I feel your pain. It’s hard to meet people in LA. Volunteering is one good way to meet people. There are great meet up groups for a variety of interests. Also, if you like to hike/camp or are interested in learning the Sierra Club (Angeles Chapter) had a Wilderness Travel Course that is a great way to meet people and learn how to backpack.
Roller derby is the best community, and there are many ways to be involved on skates or off!
Where can one go to find out where they are?????
There’s flat track in the valley - SFV Roller Derby, and banked track near downtown in Vernon - LA Derby Dolls. There’s also Angel City for flat, not sure where they practice.
Thank you! I woild like to watch!
The beaches, mainly on the weekends.
On Saturdays they have a storytelling mic at this cafe spot name “the lyric hyprerion “ (i may have spelled it wrong )
This place host alot of cool open mics from storytelling to music ,comedy improv . They have a wall where it shows when are then having what .
The Next Fun Thing host a lot of events to make friends/ meet new people in LA. I do their kickball league and its so much fun!
I meet people who aren't bars or clubs all the time.
Like at your local parking lot or something?
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If OP has trouble meeting people that aren’t bars or clubs, OP should try talking to people.
I do talk to people lol. A lot of people just seem to always be preoccupied or not wanting to make new friends. I'm just trying to find environments to where this type of activity is encouraged. It's a bit difficult to just walk up to some random person in a grocery store and try to befriend them.
pop up events / flea markets / swap meet / outdoor market / night markets
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I'm a girl so a lot of guys are just there for hooking up. It's just difficult to make friends at those places. Like nobody wants to hangout or get lunch the minute you text them the next day. Same with dating...the majority aren't looking to date...they're looking for a hookup buddy. It just feels very halfassed and weird. Plus alcohol makes me feel sick and I don't really enjoy being in a bar sober. And people are different when they're sober. I would just rather meet somebody in a sober environment doing something enjoyable.
Cults 😃
church never fails
Google or search engine what you’re into followed by “Los angeles”.
I like meeting people at art classes and art fairs/flea markets. But my interests are art.
I don’t like galleries or museum events as much...
Typically people there do not want to associate unless it’s a professional art or art business connection. Which I get. That’s what it’s about. I usually people watch if I do go because Soceity in the wild is almost always more interesting than the art at the rich people art places. Haha!