Classes at VisArts, and maybe try to organize a Reddit meetup via the sub here? Post what your hobbies are and set a date and time at a local brewery or coffee shop.

oh man do i feel this. the best luck i've had was joining a discord channel for people with similar interests

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That’s a really good idea. I’m gonna think on this… what kinds of classes are available at VisArts?

Just one idea but join a couple of community groups which do gatherings. Might or might not be up your alley doing volunteer community service which will give a person a sense of reason, a very therapeutic thing, but Friends of Bryan Park is one that does regular park cleanups.

Do a few VCU games and sit in The West End of the Siegel Center, screaming at a game can be a good way to constructively let loose some steam and you'll definitely meet people in that wild group that sits over there. There's one coming up Wednesday night at 7pm vs Vanderbilt. It's gonna be a wild one. If you're iso a quieter athletic experience, do a UR Spiders game and wear a red sweater vest and bring a knitting needle.

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I’ve found that it’s easier to take something you like doing and then doing it socially rather than the other way around. Not sure that helps though.

I took whiskey and fire spinning materials down to Belle Isle every evening for months when i moved here. I would wake up in the morning with new friends in my phone wondering who they were and where they came from.

Volunteer. WRIR is always a good way to meet interesting folks.

I feel this. I used to make friends through work, but now I work from home and don't know anyone in town. I'm trying to cut back on alcohol too, which further limits my options for socializing. I'm in my thirties and never thought I would be this disconnected.

It sounds like you’re meeting people, so that’s good. If you click with someone, are you taking it to the next level by asking them on a friend date? I would suggest some sort of activity you like to do, nothing too serious. So if you were planning to go to a few stores in Carytown Saturday, ask them along. Or if there’s a movie you want to see some afternoon, or go play frisbee in the park. Even better is something you both like to do. Don’t ask to meet for coffee, a drink, or a meal - that can be too serious and real date-like, mainly because those activities are focused on talking.

Come to trivia on wed. Message for details

It’s a weird time in the world right now! I feel like everyone’s on the same boat these days, I saw somewhere that people are calling it a social recession?

This looks cool.

They have an online catalog, but drawing,ceramics, stained glass, hot/warm glasswork, zines, fiber work. It's a wonderful place!