Do not suggest meetup.com because I tried it at least 4 times and from my experience, the only people who use it are local companies looking to make you buy something.

26M, I have only been here for about a year. I would love to meet a bassist or a drummer to jam with because I write garage rock/indie music. I also really like strategic/card games or even philosophy/book circles. I'm pretty open minded and I'm not tied to personal interests I literally just want to socialize.

Are there places you go by yourself? Any clubs or anything non-sports related? I know there's a chess club. Please, anything you guys can recommend? I'm just trying to get myself out there and if I stay isolated like this for longer I might drive myself insane

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Lostinlingo t1_j7e1gc4 wrote on February 6, 2023 at 2:37 AM

Hey, I’m 30M and recently moved here from India about 6m ago. I totally get it, it’s not easy for make friends if you don’t know people around. I’d be happy to meet up (if it’s not too cold outside , still getting used to it !) and perhaps we could see some place around - maybe one of NYCs museums .

Especiallymoist t1_j7fjk5m wrote on February 6, 2023 at 12:53 PM

All these cold temperatures and we weren’t given a legit snow day. I apologize on behalf of New Jersey.

Lostinlingo t1_j7j15by wrote on February 7, 2023 at 3:28 AM

I’m waiting a proper snow day . Maybe next year now !

squee_bastard t1_j7ea75o wrote on February 6, 2023 at 3:49 AM

I wish we had a JC happy hour meet up, lord knows I need to get out more

AZNsupermarket t1_j7eo8am wrote on February 6, 2023 at 6:07 AM

I see you mentioned you like card games. I’m part of a Magic: The Gathering group that meets every Thursday night at Zeppelin Hall. Feel free to drop by. https://www.facebook.com/groups/448958902310035/

dorkishj t1_j7f267q wrote on February 6, 2023 at 9:11 AM

I'm an old 40 bur I could make friends do do happy hours :)

segfaultbanana t1_j7fq0h0 wrote on February 6, 2023 at 1:52 PM

There’s a JC socials discord where they do meetups and stuff https://discord.gg/uESAxjEeHh

Organic-Hovercraft-3 t1_j7e7qcg wrote on February 6, 2023 at 3:28 AM

There is a netrunner (card game) group they meets every other week on Tuesdays. Friendly mixed group of people who are happy to teach new players into learning a card game with a wonderful meta.

lbyron22 t1_j7fce5t wrote on February 6, 2023 at 11:35 AM

Check out Hoboken Social Club, you can find them on Google or social media if you have. Large group of mid 20s to mid 30s. They put on a lot of free or discounted events in the area (trivia nights, happy hours, trips to wineries and sporting events). Free to join, no membership required. Met a lot of interesting and like minded people.

Organic-Hovercraft-3 t1_j7e7sry wrote on February 6, 2023 at 3:29 AM

There is an open mic that happens every Wednesday.

Rasta-Grandpa OP t1_j7fzeuz wrote on February 6, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Where?

Organic-Hovercraft-3 t1_j7svbol wrote on February 9, 2023 at 3:56 AM

Jcmusicscene on IG has all the details.

JokerxLogic t1_j7e8go5 wrote on February 6, 2023 at 3:34 AM

When and where does the chess club meet?

soggy_chili_dog t1_j7fiqwv wrote on February 6, 2023 at 12:45 PM

Chess club details plz

njrf123 t1_j7fvjq8 wrote on February 6, 2023 at 2:36 PM

I believe jersey city chess society is meeting at 7:30 every Friday at zeppelin hall

Jahooodie t1_j7eaimq wrote on February 6, 2023 at 3:51 AM

If you play Magic, there is a Facebook group & chat. A good sized group meets most Thursdays for mostly Commander, and then folks plan other meetups as well. Someone is trying to get a Legacy scene going even!

Rasta-Grandpa OP t1_j7fzi5d wrote on February 6, 2023 at 3:05 PM

I really like magic but I sold a lot of my cards. They should open up a card shop around here

Jahooodie t1_j7gcjr5 wrote on February 6, 2023 at 4:34 PM

If you head out for Thursday, there are friendly folks that would load you a deck if you asked. Pre-cons for Commander can be had for ~$40-50, and most could be upgraded to be better for another $20-30 of singles; not the worst costs for a Magic format!

There is a small card shop in Bayonne, MTG events run at the Play Hoboken Space, a few places in the city, then some folks drive out to NJ for events at suburban shops for tournaments & prereleases. It's a lower margin business that needs lots of floor space, so it's hard to make it work in JC! That's why we made the facebook group and group chat, as there are enough folks here to get a community going but no store.

Emotional_Fig_6314 t1_j7ij4ny wrote on February 7, 2023 at 1:09 AM

if you’re a runner Sam AM has a run club on wednesdays. I’ve met a lot of people through classes at local gyms too.

Plastic_Radio_5092 t1_j7dtw66 wrote on February 6, 2023 at 1:37 AM

SERENDIPITY LOFTS ... GO THERE FOR COMEDY NIGHT OR THEIR LIVE MUSIC EVENTS... MAN WITH PONYTAIL IS COOL VIBE WITH HIM AND HE CAN LEAD YOU TO OTHER MUSICIANS

abhidhabi t1_j7eexap wrote on February 6, 2023 at 4:31 AM

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