24M just moved, where to best meet people?

Submitted by wethesentient t3_122ydyp in springfieldMO

Hey everyone! Moved here a few weeks ago and still struggling to meet new people, was wondering if there's any place where 20-somethings often gather on the weekends or something.

A few things about me - if there's a scene involving one or more of these things I'd love to know

  • left leaning politically
  • love making music and going to concerts - rap, punk, just ab anything
  • vegan
  • board games
  • outdoors
  • climbing (been going to Zenith!)
  • longboarding
  • urban exploring
  • hitting up restaurants and the movies
  • open to new experiences, almost anything really

Thank you for your time. Moving to new places can definitely be isolating, hope to crawl out of that soon

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Chalups46 t1_jdsejhs wrote

I wouldn't say I reccomend it but I've met a few new friends at busiek while hiking

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Dizzy-Assignment-591 t1_jdsvlrx wrote

i would highly recommend looking into the local DIY and brick & mortar music scenes. check out @rockbottomdiy and @outlandconplex on instagram

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wethesentient OP t1_jdtegjj wrote

Thank you so much!!

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spewdy t1_jdyptwg wrote

My thought as well- just recommended this to another person! Never met such an awesome community as the DIYers. Great people and amazing music :))

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turtlesthinkACAB t1_jdswohz wrote

Zenith has a great community! Go at times when there are lots of people climbing and people just start chatting while at the benches or start to talk about the climbs they are trying

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wethesentient OP t1_jdtea0t wrote

Honestly this is great advice, already met a few people that way - nothing that's gone outside of climbing but still!

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leifkicker t1_jdt7mfe wrote

Meta Games has a large play area and usually have gatherings for board games that you can pop into. They have a schedule of events on their website. The staff from my experience is pretty helpful.
https://www.mguinc.com

417 Tap house seems to have a younger crowd, food, drinks, game consoles hooked up, and board games to play.
http://www.417tap.com

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SomethingClever2022 t1_jdvy65u wrote

Finding left-leaning people can be difficult, but the Greene Co Dem office is on Fremont/Sunshine and there might be volunteer opportunities. We have 3 dem state reps (Crystal Quade, Betsy Fogle, and Stephanie Hein) maybe they would be a good place to see if they need any volunteers? Left people are here-we just hide sometimes!!! Welcome! Glad you’re here!

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wethesentient OP t1_jdw7mj7 wrote

Thank you, I definitely am interested in activism - I so appreciate the welcome!

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capnmurca t1_jdtt9uy wrote

The Flea. It’s the friendly neighborhood dive bar, and a bit of a watering hole for local musicians. Spend a night there and you’ll come out with a bunch of new friends.

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Cold417 t1_jdwalqj wrote

If you like cycling, there are group rides in the evenings/on weekends. Casual rides on Friday with a club called 2frys that is perfect for socializing and getting used to group riding.

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Strange-Row5516 t1_jdsvskz wrote

Bars clubs, if that's your thing, or if you like the outdoors springfield has many fishing spots and hiking trails!

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Advanced_Car1599 t1_jdt44hd wrote

Are you a student? Do you work anywhere/what’s your industry?

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wethesentient OP t1_jdteecp wrote

I do bunch of varied freelance work, mostly remote - so really connections here via my job unfortunately

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hushabyesecret t1_jdujaeg wrote

There's a karaoke bar on battlefield called Friends. On Wednesday nights (I think. It's once a week.) Before karaoke starts local musicians will get onstage and sing their own songs and tell the stories behind them. Also, karaoke is also a ton of fun, or you can play pool. I've met so many cool people there while deafening people with my horrific singing lol. Also, the Springfield Nature Center is a great way to get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and see some wildlife. It isn't exactly the best place to meet new people, but amazing for those days when you need to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

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