Looking to make friends downtown

Submitted by Rasta-Grandpa t3_10ust45 in jerseycity

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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Plastic_Radio_5092 t1_j7dtw66 wrote

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

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Lostinlingo t1_j7e1gc4 wrote

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 .

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Organic-Hovercraft-3 t1_j7e7qcg wrote

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.

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JokerxLogic t1_j7e8go5 wrote

When and where does the chess club meet?

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squee_bastard t1_j7ea75o wrote

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

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Jahooodie t1_j7eaimq wrote

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!

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abhidhabi t1_j7eexap wrote

What’s good man? I’m (29M) an artist/producer that lives by Exchange Place. I’m down to grab a beer sometime this week. I linked my latest single below as well so feel free to check it out. Send a chat request if you’re interested 👼🏾

Abhi Prince, Jake Niemi - Comin’ 4 U

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dorkishj t1_j7f267q wrote

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

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lbyron22 t1_j7fce5t wrote

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.

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Jahooodie t1_j7gcjr5 wrote

Replying to Rasta-Grandpa (#1,735,768)

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.

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Emotional_Fig_6314 t1_j7ij4ny wrote

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.

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