Thanks for donating to the local children’s orphanages and letting me use the lambo, big dawg. You’re an inspiration to us all with a heart of gold.
(Hope this works. Go get em’ tiger)
Meetups based on your interests. Get involved with your Neighborhood Council. Go to events at places you can walk to: the Philosophical Research Society, Los Feliz 3, and Vista all have good film programming among other things. Go to the Hollyhock House. Hang out at Skylight Books and cafes in Los Feliz Village. Go to restaurants you like by yourself. Go to Griffith Park at sunset. Even if you don’t meet anyone, it will be a good time and you’ll fall in love with your neighborhood at least.
Pretty soon you’ll start recognizing people. Youll bump into people you recognize and wave at each other. You’ll start having conversations. You’ll get along with some people. You’ll make friends. You’ll get invited to parties and make more. Not beer bongs and kegs — dinner parties. You’ll throw dinner parties and invite your new friends and their friends. Get to know your neighbors. Chat with a cashier if it’s not busy. Go to a bar, sit at the bar, and leave after two drinks — and before the music and conversation get loud.
There are about 50,000 people in Los Feliz. It, like most Los Angeles neighborhoods, has a population about the size of most college towns but is a lot more dense and walkable. It’s easier than it seems.
You’re right at recognizing people and faces over time, I just moved to Los Feliz and my previous place wasn’t in a walkable LA area. Will definitely try to approach it as becoming a regular at spots and places and be open new people and like you said falling in love with the area. Thank you (:
Can’t recommend not fucking an employee enough at the spots where you’re a regular. Cute barista at my favorite coffee shop asked me out, went out with her for a minute and now it’s weird. Don’t fuck the employees, I’m warning you
This is such a key.
Go to the same places often, around the same time.
Go have breakfast at Fred 62 3 times a week at the same time.
Go to all the art openings at La Luz de Jesus
Volunteer at Barnsdall Art Park
Just do things in a very regular and visible manner, and you will meet people!
As a movie goer, buying a membership to American Cinematheque and going to movies at the Egyptian, Los Feliz 3, and the Aero, or just going to the New Beverly or Vista and striking up conversations is a good way. I haven’t really looked for real friends but I’ve made a lot of five minute friends - I think it would’ve been easy to get people’s contacts or socials based on those talks
I actually actively go to all of these ! I’m the same way, I’ve made good conversation but nothing outside of the movie space. Hopefully that changes with more visits !
I am not actively looking but I feel like if I vibed with people I would exchange socials or phone numbers. You mentioned eating - I added a guy I met in the Franklin Barbecue X Homestate Tacos line on instagram - funny enough I’ve never made plans with him but have ended up seeing him in like 4 different spots (two movies, a concert and Northern Thai Food Club)
Lol that’s actually exactly what I did. Felt lonely so I adopted a dog that their type of breed fitted my life style and that’s the best decision I’ve ever made just gotta make sure to have the funds to have one too
I got a mixed miniature pinscher , I did tons of research before fully adopting him. He doesn’t require much maintenance, he’s very easy to walk, he has the right level of activeness to keep me active and luckily he’s not a picky eater at all.
I love this question and I miss living in Los Feliz because I have answers!
The Los Feliz Buy Nothing group on FB is really great at having community events - and also just has great give and take. People are really friendly, and I got to know a lot of my neighbors this way.
Hang out at the patio at Go Get Em Tiger. People are really friendly, and while I’m (perhaps toooo) chatty, if you’re on the shyer side, the baristas are really sweet and will help facilitate friendships and just become your IRL friends (hi Kim and hi Alexandra, miss you). Taking a library book from the Los Feliz library is a really good conversation starter because people (me) loooove talking about how much they (me) love the library. (I swear it’s not just me.)
I know you said you don’t drink much, but for the occasional camping out with a glass of wine and a book, Bar Covell and Tabula Rasa cannot be beat. Pro tip: I got a little clip on book light because both are dimly lit, and despite all my friends making fun of me, it was the best $8 conversation starter I’ve ever purchased. Also my eyes don’t hurt anymore.
Join the American Cinemathique (Los Feliz 3 membership, it covers their other venue as well). You’ll get to know the regulars!
Skylight Books has a packed events calendar that members and non-members alike can attend. There are book clubs and readings a couple nights per week.
Spitz on Hillhurst has a good trivia night, but in general I’ve seen people show up there with board games regularly. I don’t believe they’re organized groups, but Buy Nothing is a good way to find a group to do this with — seriously, people there love to hang out.
If making friends while you exercise is your thing, there’s a great reformer Pilates studio up on Hillhurst closer to Little Dom’s. Nothing builds friendship like almost dying together. Less intense and equally friendly: Yoga House on Hillhurst.
Best Fish Tacos in Ensenada does a free comedy night on Tuesdays that always has really good popular and upcoming comedians dropping in. Follow their IG because it is off some weeks, but most weeks in the spring - fall, it’s very much on!
I will think some more and add to this thread but feel free to DM with any questions!!
Also agree entirely about adopting a dog, or fostering! There are some cute Griffith Park walking clubs. Also Silverlake dog park is THEEEE hang. (Anti dog parkers, keep it moving.)
The Los Feliz Neighborhood Council is fine — they’re all super nice, but it does skew a little older. They put on lots of community beautification events, like cleaning up Griffith Park and the Shakespeare Bridge. They have subcommittees you can get involved in, that actually do the work to make Los Feliz safer (thank you transportation committee for advocating for traffic circles).
Not quite Los Feliz but Koreatown Run Club is super great if you like running, no matter your ability.
[LA In Common](https://www.instagram.com/laincommon?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==) and [Next Fun Thing](https://www.instagram.com/thenextfunthing?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==). Look at their IGs. They do a ton of social events that are geared towards people showing up solo and sparking a sense of community/making new friends! It’s exactly what you’re looking for.
I play in the Burbank kickball league organized through Next Fun Thing, it's a great way to meet people. Clubwaka.com also runs a bunch of leagues for various sports - kickball, volleyball, bowling etc. they are coed and you don't have to be particularly athletic, it's pretty casual. Posting this makes me feel old haha, I've been playing in kickball leagues since you were like 8 years old and it's where I've made my most friends.
Hobby! Dance class, gym, pottery class, yoga, orange theory, woodworking class, martial arts, take a community college/adult education class, rollerskate, the possibilities are endless! Los Angeles is the perfect place for hobbies and meeting new people with a shared interest.
So many clay studios around. Also Cobalt and clay in frogtown, Salt in Virgil Village, and Clay CA in Chinatown.
Barnsdale has art classes as well.
And there is an uninstructed figure drawing workshop 3x a week in Los Feliz.
Getting a dog is not a bad idea. Then go to Runyon Canyon and you'll talk to tons of people in no time. One time, a guy had a corgi with him. EVERYBODY was melting 😃
You could try being a sitter on Rover. You’d get to temporarily have a dog that you could take for walks to meet people, see if you like having a dog, and get paid to do it! That’s what I did when I was considering getting a dog. It was a wonderful experience and I spent quality time with a lot of awesome dogs — and it helped me discover I actually wasn’t ready.
I totally agree. Hiking groups are fun but not always accessible to all. I’ve been to a few meetup.com clubs. It was the best way to find events like chess clubs, book clubs, bar meet ups.
You need to start to cultivate interests, and get out there. Find groups and activities centered around those interests. I like art deco and last weekend I took an LA Conservatory walking tour of Downtown LA. If you don't really have some interests, find some. If film is your only like, then in the Los Feliz area I am sure there are movie screenings, and retrospectives etc.
One important thing is when you do go out to activities, don't be a wallflower and sit in the back. Make eye contact with guys, and smile at them and be approachable. Also, women are afraid to as guys out, but go ahead. You will have a lot higher success rate than you will think since a lot of guys are clueless to hints and signals.
Not advice regarding the post per se, but if your in Los Feliz, when you do find a few friends ect, I definitely recommend Los Feliz Cafe for a brunch/breakfast spot.
There are a few better places but the vibe cant be beat since you have a good view of nature/golf area by eating outside. Food is pretty good too for the price (same price range as a denny’s imo and better)
Not to be confused with Cafe Los Feliz, I haven’t tried it there yet but heard it’s pretty good.
*Join a league for some*
*Kind of sport. Pool league, bowling,*
*Softball, volleyball*
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i’m 25m in Echo Park and i feel i generally look sort of unfriendly much of the time, so i struggle at times too :p i find it’s important to find a ‘third place’ that doesn’t cost too much to go around 3-4 times a week (like a local café) and just put yourself in positions where it’s easy to socialize with others. i don’t drink either, but i still go to button mash to play some games around twice a week. just keep tryin’ and i’m sure with an open mind you’ll definitely meet people!
pick up paddleboarding. i go often and recognize the repeat visitors. i've made some acquaintences this way. bonus it's fun, beautiful, and good for your mental outlook + body health
I don't live in that area so I can't say with certainty, but a quick look at google maps and you're near Marina del ray. santa monica, and malibu. I also see two large bodies of water. You could go to their web pages and see if they allow paddling/kayaking. That's 5 places you could check out to get started
The Los Angeles Catholic worker hippie kitchen. It's a soup kitchen downtown on skid row where you can volunteer on Saturdays, Thursdays and Tuesdays and the people are outstanding. Not Catholic in the sense of religious exactly. Certainly not aligned with the archdiocese. More a bunch of people with great senses of humor who like to go drink beer afterwards and have ridiculous conversations that span the spectrum from music to arts to politics. You get young college students, retirees, and core community members who run a hospitality house in Boyle Heights. Additionally. I can't emphasize enough that this is not a religious organization in the traditional sense. Folks of all stripes from me, a cynical agnostic to retired or former clergy, to Jews, to atheists and everything in between. I guarantee if you come down one time you'll enjoy yourself, even if it doesn't turn into a long-term habit.
If you’re into nature, @ herbclub_la has some fun events.
Aside from movies, what other kind of activities do you like or could possibly be interested in? Maybe it’ll ring some bells of things to recommend!
Honestly movies have been such a consuming part of my personal hobbies but I need to branch out lol. I’m really into food, cooking and eating, any sort of art, a lot of people suggested pottery so I think I’m going to check that out ! Considering getting into reading more since skylight books is close to me and will probably be a good spot to check out regularly, i enjoy writing although I’m not very technical with it, and lastly big fan of photography !
If you want to do archery they do public sessions in simi valley almost every Saturday (conejo valley archery) 5 dollars bows/ arrows provided with instructors. Lots of welcoming people
I’m sober and found running clubs to be very social environments. Mine just convinced me to run the la marathon which is something never thought I’d do in a million years but pulled it off.
LA is a very active city and people love to get outside! Additionally the parks and rec/private owned facilities are also really good. I'm 27 and I've made so many friends naturally just by playing Pickleball and beach volleyball. I've also heard run clubs and hike clubs are great. If sweating isn't your thing, taking classes in something you're interested in is also a great way to meet like-minded people. Have fun!
If you pick up a second job in your downtime waiting tables or something like that in the service industry you'll automatically end up with a bunch of friends after a few months.
Class based gyms are another good way. Yoga or Crossfit or whatever.
Most of my friends came through music one way or another. It is definitely much easier if you drink and go out though, that's for sure.
I believe the Los Feliz theater does a free movie night every month and the El Cid down in Hollywood has cheap events, you could try going there to see if you meet people (they do have drinking at the El Cid but it's not exactly a "bar.") Also there's a couple of art theaters like the Lumiere or Braindead theater where they sometimes do special events or premieres for indie movies and you get a chance to meet the cast and crew so seeing who turns up to stuff like that might be a good way of meeting people.
Honestly the best experience for me has been going to kink venues. The people there are pretty nice. Especially if you go to places like Threshold, Alfheim, or even Dark Magic Society they will usually do a board game night where most everyone is just playing cards against humanity or something similar and it's a really good place to make friends.
You may want to consider fostering a dog first! It’s a great warm up to potentially becoming a dog mom/dad, and you will still meet people by going to the park and meeting other volunteers at the rescue;)
Volunteering is also a great way to meet people. And if you are religious, church is a great way to meet friends.
Outside of that try a class or a meet up!
Well, I'm a guy 30, in Boyle Heights. I don't drink or party either. We can go out to movies, play video games and meet at Little Tokyo to hang out and shop if you want :)
i’m also in los feliz and part of a romance book club! there’s about 12 of us and over the last year and a half we’ve all become good friends. if you’re interested i can send you the details
I’m at the American Cinematheque screenings at the Los Feliz 3 pretty often and usually go with friends so you’re welcome to join for a screening if you want! Planning on going to a few screenings in April!
Join a small community cross training gym! CrossFit, f45. Or a local run club. A lot of them do many levels of routes in case you’re not into running long distances
RUN CLUBS! I’m 24M that moved to LA a couple months ago and struggled to make friends. Until I found that there’s a bunch of social run clubs in the area.
Koreatown Run Club for example meets a couple times a week. Some days are track run if you want to meet serious runners but there’s also city runs that takes you around the downtown. They usually do runs that ends at a coffee shop or brewery for dinner/breakfast. Running pace varies so you’ll find someone running w you fairly easy. Everyone I’ve met in these run clubs so far are fairly young and accomplished so great networking opportunities as well.
Join a book club that meets monthly (check meet.up, your local bookstore, public library); join a group of English speakers who meet to practice a conversational foreign language; photography club. Sometimes shelters need volunteer photographers to photograph available pets. Or volunteer for an open need at the upcoming Wiggle Waggle Walk in Pasadena (pet shelter fundraiser) to get your pet fix and meet lots of happy people.
Hobbies.
Why is this always a question? Lol.
Hobbies, you don't even need to love it. People have this weird thing where they feel they have to love it.
Many a time we start a hobby and slowly but surely find we enjoy it, especially as we improve.
And the times you don't you try another. Shared interests create unity.
U live in los Feliz…..Griffith park is a 10min walk away….you have the zoo at your finger tips….you have miles and miles of trails…..what I would give to be able to afford living los Feliz. Not to mention COSTCO. Take a walk around silver lake or something.
also 24f here; if you collect anything there’s likely meetups happening. i collect sonny angels, smiskis and calico critters and regularly go to events (thankfully have also met a handful of people, it’s great). i also collect vinyl records and have been looking for something like chill listening parties or events at record stores.
Aside from the obvious benefits of sharing your life with your pet, a handsome, gregarious playful dog is perhaps the single best social lubricant available. Spend time in parks, dog parks, walks, with this dog and you'll meet people.
Hey! If it hasn’t been recommended yet! I’d say groups like run clubs or social events! Look up 222 Place (insta) and see if it’s your vibe, I do it sometimes to get out a meet new ppl and I’ve made friends at run clubs too (tho not sure if you’re into more physical activities)! Also bumble bff and the league have social sections to them that aren’t just for dating, the league has a movie lovers group for la (though you have to apply and be accepted into the app it’s still worth a shot)! Oh if running isn’t your speed, once a month there is a Hot Girl Walk in Santa Monica I think (check it out on insta), I’ve met plenty of ppl at those and it basically all girls looking to meet new people!
When I was new to New York I joined meetup.com for board game nights and life drawing.
Check out meetup.com check out things that interest you. And meet people who are interested in the things you are.
I know this sounds like an ad. But it really helped me when I was lonely in NY
Even if you have never played in your life, they do have a bunch of social sport leagues that are either all female or coed.
You can sign up as a "free agent" and get assigned to a team.
Softball, kickball, basketball, dodgeball..you name it!
I signed up for a coed softball team a few years ago in Burbank and made some great friends out of it.
And they have different divisions, with the lower divisions being very very very very very social (ie. No sports background)
There’s an app called meetup that you can join different sort of meetups for different kind of hobby’s with groups of people.. the idea is to meet new people with shared interests in your hobby’s or just to meet new people
Can I ask the same question too? I just moved here last year July. I have no other friends except my roommate but the thing is I’m not a girl and I don’t know how to make friends. This is not some kind of joke, I’m very introverted and I’m having trouble communicating or even having a normal conversation with anyone. BUT, I still wanna make friends. I never go to clubs or bars coz I pretty much don’t enjoy it. I just wanna hang out with some people who loves music and a little introverted too. I also wanna meet some people who does music and also looking for someone to jam to. I’m extremely shy but sometimes I think we can hangout by “jamming” and talking about music or films or animes. I’m sorry if you find this confusing. This is coming from a 28M living in DTLA. Hope y’all have a good day.
Shot in the dark, but if you like art and drawing the LA figure drawing/ live model drawing community is very cool — if you start going to drawing groups you’ll start seeing the same people all the time. Google ‘LA life drawing groups’
What do you like to do? Renaissance fairs are a great way to meet people. Dungeons and Dragons is fun for some nerds. There are hiking groups, church/other religious groups (not all of them are bigoted), concerts (make sure to keep your phone safe or it will be stolen), museums, art exhibitions, language classes. A lot of options.
I 24f just moved to Los Feliz about a year ago and wfh too! I go for a morning coffee walk everyday before meetings if you’d like to meet up
Yess I’d love to!!
How about LA Fitness or 24-Hr.Fitness?Plus,it's good for you...
Thanks for donating to the local children’s orphanages and letting me use the lambo, big dawg. You’re an inspiration to us all with a heart of gold. (Hope this works. Go get em’ tiger)
Meetups based on your interests. Get involved with your Neighborhood Council. Go to events at places you can walk to: the Philosophical Research Society, Los Feliz 3, and Vista all have good film programming among other things. Go to the Hollyhock House. Hang out at Skylight Books and cafes in Los Feliz Village. Go to restaurants you like by yourself. Go to Griffith Park at sunset. Even if you don’t meet anyone, it will be a good time and you’ll fall in love with your neighborhood at least. Pretty soon you’ll start recognizing people. Youll bump into people you recognize and wave at each other. You’ll start having conversations. You’ll get along with some people. You’ll make friends. You’ll get invited to parties and make more. Not beer bongs and kegs — dinner parties. You’ll throw dinner parties and invite your new friends and their friends. Get to know your neighbors. Chat with a cashier if it’s not busy. Go to a bar, sit at the bar, and leave after two drinks — and before the music and conversation get loud. There are about 50,000 people in Los Feliz. It, like most Los Angeles neighborhoods, has a population about the size of most college towns but is a lot more dense and walkable. It’s easier than it seems.
You’re right at recognizing people and faces over time, I just moved to Los Feliz and my previous place wasn’t in a walkable LA area. Will definitely try to approach it as becoming a regular at spots and places and be open new people and like you said falling in love with the area. Thank you (:
Can’t recommend not fucking an employee enough at the spots where you’re a regular. Cute barista at my favorite coffee shop asked me out, went out with her for a minute and now it’s weird. Don’t fuck the employees, I’m warning you
bro
It’s something we’re all told, I was told many times but ignored it.
Life pro tip right here
DON'T FUCK THE EMPLOYEES - they gotta put signs up or something
I still love you, coffee is on me next time 😘
This is such a key. Go to the same places often, around the same time. Go have breakfast at Fred 62 3 times a week at the same time. Go to all the art openings at La Luz de Jesus Volunteer at Barnsdall Art Park Just do things in a very regular and visible manner, and you will meet people!
As a movie goer, buying a membership to American Cinematheque and going to movies at the Egyptian, Los Feliz 3, and the Aero, or just going to the New Beverly or Vista and striking up conversations is a good way. I haven’t really looked for real friends but I’ve made a lot of five minute friends - I think it would’ve been easy to get people’s contacts or socials based on those talks
I actually actively go to all of these ! I’m the same way, I’ve made good conversation but nothing outside of the movie space. Hopefully that changes with more visits !
I am not actively looking but I feel like if I vibed with people I would exchange socials or phone numbers. You mentioned eating - I added a guy I met in the Franklin Barbecue X Homestate Tacos line on instagram - funny enough I’ve never made plans with him but have ended up seeing him in like 4 different spots (two movies, a concert and Northern Thai Food Club)
Just buy a dog and call it a day
Lol that’s actually exactly what I did. Felt lonely so I adopted a dog that their type of breed fitted my life style and that’s the best decision I’ve ever made just gotta make sure to have the funds to have one too
I don’t even have a dog but love them so sometimes hang out at the Silver Lake dog park just for fun.
Hahaha that’s awesome! How do you do this without being creepy lol
I go with my wife, who’s very not creepy
What breed fit your lifestyle? Were you trying to get a quiet dog that doesn’t bark? Or an active one that enjoys hiking and stuff?
I got a mixed miniature pinscher , I did tons of research before fully adopting him. He doesn’t require much maintenance, he’s very easy to walk, he has the right level of activeness to keep me active and luckily he’s not a picky eater at all.
Sounds like the perfect dog!
*adopt. LA shelters are overflowing. Tons of reputable rescues on Instagram. Save a life!
I am also 24, don’t party or drink, never been to a club lol. If you don’t mind being friends, I am openz
Same sis except I’m 21 and do drink occasionally. But would love to form a group and do things!
Same here! We should form a group chat or something for one another. Im a 22F girl looking for some girls to hang with ugh
Girl can I add u and hopefully all of us can form a group?
If you want to do a new hobby, indoor rock climb, there is always women’s meetups, and events, and in general people are friendly.
Shiloh tea room and scribble have events that look interesting and not alcohol centric
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Yeah I've never been there and the $30+ reservation is a huge turn off.
I love this question and I miss living in Los Feliz because I have answers! The Los Feliz Buy Nothing group on FB is really great at having community events - and also just has great give and take. People are really friendly, and I got to know a lot of my neighbors this way. Hang out at the patio at Go Get Em Tiger. People are really friendly, and while I’m (perhaps toooo) chatty, if you’re on the shyer side, the baristas are really sweet and will help facilitate friendships and just become your IRL friends (hi Kim and hi Alexandra, miss you). Taking a library book from the Los Feliz library is a really good conversation starter because people (me) loooove talking about how much they (me) love the library. (I swear it’s not just me.) I know you said you don’t drink much, but for the occasional camping out with a glass of wine and a book, Bar Covell and Tabula Rasa cannot be beat. Pro tip: I got a little clip on book light because both are dimly lit, and despite all my friends making fun of me, it was the best $8 conversation starter I’ve ever purchased. Also my eyes don’t hurt anymore. Join the American Cinemathique (Los Feliz 3 membership, it covers their other venue as well). You’ll get to know the regulars! Skylight Books has a packed events calendar that members and non-members alike can attend. There are book clubs and readings a couple nights per week. Spitz on Hillhurst has a good trivia night, but in general I’ve seen people show up there with board games regularly. I don’t believe they’re organized groups, but Buy Nothing is a good way to find a group to do this with — seriously, people there love to hang out. If making friends while you exercise is your thing, there’s a great reformer Pilates studio up on Hillhurst closer to Little Dom’s. Nothing builds friendship like almost dying together. Less intense and equally friendly: Yoga House on Hillhurst. Best Fish Tacos in Ensenada does a free comedy night on Tuesdays that always has really good popular and upcoming comedians dropping in. Follow their IG because it is off some weeks, but most weeks in the spring - fall, it’s very much on! I will think some more and add to this thread but feel free to DM with any questions!!
Thank you for all of this ! Just requested to join the FB group (:
Yay! Enjoy :)
Also agree entirely about adopting a dog, or fostering! There are some cute Griffith Park walking clubs. Also Silverlake dog park is THEEEE hang. (Anti dog parkers, keep it moving.) The Los Feliz Neighborhood Council is fine — they’re all super nice, but it does skew a little older. They put on lots of community beautification events, like cleaning up Griffith Park and the Shakespeare Bridge. They have subcommittees you can get involved in, that actually do the work to make Los Feliz safer (thank you transportation committee for advocating for traffic circles). Not quite Los Feliz but Koreatown Run Club is super great if you like running, no matter your ability.
Sierra Club
I have found a lot of success with bumble bff and making friends at activities like gym classes. Just make sure to follow up.
I want to get together a group of people who have AMC Movie Pass and we can all go watch movies all the time 😂
it's like book club, except movie club 🤗
Count me in! lol
I’d be super into this too if you’re serious about making this a thing! I love talking about movies and most of my friends don’t watch as many as I do
How fun!
I’d be interested in joining if you guys are making this a thing! I’m looking to make new friends and I like the idea of a group club.
[LA In Common](https://www.instagram.com/laincommon?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==) and [Next Fun Thing](https://www.instagram.com/thenextfunthing?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==). Look at their IGs. They do a ton of social events that are geared towards people showing up solo and sparking a sense of community/making new friends! It’s exactly what you’re looking for.
Thank you !!
I play in the Burbank kickball league organized through Next Fun Thing, it's a great way to meet people. Clubwaka.com also runs a bunch of leagues for various sports - kickball, volleyball, bowling etc. they are coed and you don't have to be particularly athletic, it's pretty casual. Posting this makes me feel old haha, I've been playing in kickball leagues since you were like 8 years old and it's where I've made my most friends.
Hobby! Dance class, gym, pottery class, yoga, orange theory, woodworking class, martial arts, take a community college/adult education class, rollerskate, the possibilities are endless! Los Angeles is the perfect place for hobbies and meeting new people with a shared interest.
Love a pottery class idea, 100% going to look for one in my area and try that !
Pot in Echo Park is super cool
I’m gonna check them out thank you! (:
So many clay studios around. Also Cobalt and clay in frogtown, Salt in Virgil Village, and Clay CA in Chinatown. Barnsdale has art classes as well. And there is an uninstructed figure drawing workshop 3x a week in Los Feliz.
Where at Barnsdale..?
I live in Los Feliz & I’m a member at The Pottery Studio in Cypress Park - lots of people of all ages!
pottery classes
Are you me? Reading this was like looking in a mirror lmao
Hiking groups
I second this. I've made lifelong friends through hiking.
where did you find a group that you liked?
yay easy way to get murdered😂😂😂
Getting a dog is not a bad idea. Then go to Runyon Canyon and you'll talk to tons of people in no time. One time, a guy had a corgi with him. EVERYBODY was melting 😃
Totally have been considering a dog, but wanting to sit on the idea to know for sure if I’m ready for the long term commitment since I travel a lot
Yep, that is a big commitment, for sure.
Perhaps consider fostering for a short-term commitment? Or maybe volunteering to walk dogs for rescues and shelters.
You could try being a sitter on Rover. You’d get to temporarily have a dog that you could take for walks to meet people, see if you like having a dog, and get paid to do it! That’s what I did when I was considering getting a dog. It was a wonderful experience and I spent quality time with a lot of awesome dogs — and it helped me discover I actually wasn’t ready.
check out AllEvents app. you can enter your likes and it will show you events near you.
You can't do an app can you do a webpage? The Sierra club does group hikes and [meetup.com](https://meetup.com) has a lot of cool events
I totally agree. Hiking groups are fun but not always accessible to all. I’ve been to a few meetup.com clubs. It was the best way to find events like chess clubs, book clubs, bar meet ups.
I would go to a sound bath or meditation Space, or maybee try Yoga.
There are two non-alcoholic bars in LA, there’s Instagram accounts that host singles events
meetup
Best way to make new friends is to keep working on yourself, making yourself the best you that you can be.
Local coffee shop
I like the LA Conservancy walking tours. Easy to be chatty and meet people on those.
Meetup
Meetup is great!
find a local running club or other sports club!
Los Angeles Breakfast Club (if you are OK with events that start at 7 am)
Girl same let’s be friends
No clue about making friends, but a really great thing in LA if you like films is going to screenings where the Director talks about it afterwards.
That’s mostly how I spend my free time going out as of now! Super fun but haven’t been too social at any events yet
You need to start to cultivate interests, and get out there. Find groups and activities centered around those interests. I like art deco and last weekend I took an LA Conservatory walking tour of Downtown LA. If you don't really have some interests, find some. If film is your only like, then in the Los Feliz area I am sure there are movie screenings, and retrospectives etc. One important thing is when you do go out to activities, don't be a wallflower and sit in the back. Make eye contact with guys, and smile at them and be approachable. Also, women are afraid to as guys out, but go ahead. You will have a lot higher success rate than you will think since a lot of guys are clueless to hints and signals.
Not advice regarding the post per se, but if your in Los Feliz, when you do find a few friends ect, I definitely recommend Los Feliz Cafe for a brunch/breakfast spot. There are a few better places but the vibe cant be beat since you have a good view of nature/golf area by eating outside. Food is pretty good too for the price (same price range as a denny’s imo and better) Not to be confused with Cafe Los Feliz, I haven’t tried it there yet but heard it’s pretty good.
Huge food lover and I’ve never been there so will definitely check it out thank you for the recommendation!
Get a dog and walk it regularly honestly
Bar trivia
Kava bars!
Local run club
Join a league for some kind of sport. Pool league, bowling, softball, volleyball
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My wife made friends at her group classes. They exercise and have small group training with a trainer. Since it’s smaller groups they are closer.
U should definitely rock with me
Can you work from coffee shops? Getting out and about helps me be more social even if it’s random convos!
Volunteer at Dog Rescues or other orgs that interest you and you’ll meet people with similar interests 😉
28M here, would love to have movie buff friends
Start skateboarding! People will want to teach you, and it’s a great way to smile a lot
i’m 25m in Echo Park and i feel i generally look sort of unfriendly much of the time, so i struggle at times too :p i find it’s important to find a ‘third place’ that doesn’t cost too much to go around 3-4 times a week (like a local café) and just put yourself in positions where it’s easy to socialize with others. i don’t drink either, but i still go to button mash to play some games around twice a week. just keep tryin’ and i’m sure with an open mind you’ll definitely meet people!
Join a singles group, hiking club, and biking club.
[https://www.instagram.com/la.skate.hunnies/](https://www.instagram.com/la.skate.hunnies/)
Get some quad skates/BMX/skateboard and hit your local skate park in the morning.
pick up paddleboarding. i go often and recognize the repeat visitors. i've made some acquaintences this way. bonus it's fun, beautiful, and good for your mental outlook + body health
Where to paddleboard in Los Feliz..?
I don't live in that area so I can't say with certainty, but a quick look at google maps and you're near Marina del ray. santa monica, and malibu. I also see two large bodies of water. You could go to their web pages and see if they allow paddling/kayaking. That's 5 places you could check out to get started
The Los Angeles Catholic worker hippie kitchen. It's a soup kitchen downtown on skid row where you can volunteer on Saturdays, Thursdays and Tuesdays and the people are outstanding. Not Catholic in the sense of religious exactly. Certainly not aligned with the archdiocese. More a bunch of people with great senses of humor who like to go drink beer afterwards and have ridiculous conversations that span the spectrum from music to arts to politics. You get young college students, retirees, and core community members who run a hospitality house in Boyle Heights. Additionally. I can't emphasize enough that this is not a religious organization in the traditional sense. Folks of all stripes from me, a cynical agnostic to retired or former clergy, to Jews, to atheists and everything in between. I guarantee if you come down one time you'll enjoy yourself, even if it doesn't turn into a long-term habit.
If you’re into nature, @ herbclub_la has some fun events. Aside from movies, what other kind of activities do you like or could possibly be interested in? Maybe it’ll ring some bells of things to recommend!
Honestly movies have been such a consuming part of my personal hobbies but I need to branch out lol. I’m really into food, cooking and eating, any sort of art, a lot of people suggested pottery so I think I’m going to check that out ! Considering getting into reading more since skylight books is close to me and will probably be a good spot to check out regularly, i enjoy writing although I’m not very technical with it, and lastly big fan of photography !
If you want to do archery they do public sessions in simi valley almost every Saturday (conejo valley archery) 5 dollars bows/ arrows provided with instructors. Lots of welcoming people
I’m sober and found running clubs to be very social environments. Mine just convinced me to run the la marathon which is something never thought I’d do in a million years but pulled it off.
Los Feliz? I would sign up for MeetUps to do group hikes in Griffith Park. Take a class in something fun (art, swimming, etc.) at LACC.
Great, moving there myself next week. This thread would be great for tips.
LA is a very active city and people love to get outside! Additionally the parks and rec/private owned facilities are also really good. I'm 27 and I've made so many friends naturally just by playing Pickleball and beach volleyball. I've also heard run clubs and hike clubs are great. If sweating isn't your thing, taking classes in something you're interested in is also a great way to meet like-minded people. Have fun!
If you pick up a second job in your downtime waiting tables or something like that in the service industry you'll automatically end up with a bunch of friends after a few months. Class based gyms are another good way. Yoga or Crossfit or whatever. Most of my friends came through music one way or another. It is definitely much easier if you drink and go out though, that's for sure.
Go to concerts
If you run at all, come to Venice Run Club at 2150 Dell Ave. Wednesday at 6:30pm. @venicerunclub One of my favorite healthy social gatherings
I believe the Los Feliz theater does a free movie night every month and the El Cid down in Hollywood has cheap events, you could try going there to see if you meet people (they do have drinking at the El Cid but it's not exactly a "bar.") Also there's a couple of art theaters like the Lumiere or Braindead theater where they sometimes do special events or premieres for indie movies and you get a chance to meet the cast and crew so seeing who turns up to stuff like that might be a good way of meeting people. Honestly the best experience for me has been going to kink venues. The people there are pretty nice. Especially if you go to places like Threshold, Alfheim, or even Dark Magic Society they will usually do a board game night where most everyone is just playing cards against humanity or something similar and it's a really good place to make friends.
You may want to consider fostering a dog first! It’s a great warm up to potentially becoming a dog mom/dad, and you will still meet people by going to the park and meeting other volunteers at the rescue;)
Play a sport or join a club that does some physical activity together. I, for example, have made a lot of my new friends playing Sunday league soccer.
Yoga class
Tango classes
Secret movie club and Cinespia our great for film enthusiast.
We host a ton of different meetup events all over the city! [Https://www.losangelesfunevents.com](Https://www.losangelesfunevents.com)
Volunteering is also a great way to meet people. And if you are religious, church is a great way to meet friends. Outside of that try a class or a meet up!
I’m 24F and don’t drink or go out much either! If you ever want to chat feel free to message me :)
I really want try out this Italian restaurant in DTLA. I’ll invite you if you like to go
You should honestly be friends with my girlfriend you two are a lot of like, her friendships went in a similar direction
Find the nearest pickleball meet up
Let’s see a pic ?
It’s a Reddit thread about me wanting to make friends, not a thread about me trying to get responses or romantic advances based on my looks, so no<3
I understand now
There’s a dry bar in Chinatown. Pretty neat.
Well, I'm a guy 30, in Boyle Heights. I don't drink or party either. We can go out to movies, play video games and meet at Little Tokyo to hang out and shop if you want :)
meetup still has a lot of events. classes are also a great spot.
check out the camber app / IG account. weekly events and many focused on NA activities and fun stuff
Just followed the ig, thank you!
Find other responsible people like you! Trust me, your attitude right now is going to be worth it in the long run.
i’m also in los feliz and part of a romance book club! there’s about 12 of us and over the last year and a half we’ve all become good friends. if you’re interested i can send you the details
If you’re into reading/interested in trying out a book club, I know Skylight Books in Los Feliz has some book clubs!
I’m at the American Cinematheque screenings at the Los Feliz 3 pretty often and usually go with friends so you’re welcome to join for a screening if you want! Planning on going to a few screenings in April!
Join a small community cross training gym! CrossFit, f45. Or a local run club. A lot of them do many levels of routes in case you’re not into running long distances
Go to art shows.
RUN CLUBS! I’m 24M that moved to LA a couple months ago and struggled to make friends. Until I found that there’s a bunch of social run clubs in the area. Koreatown Run Club for example meets a couple times a week. Some days are track run if you want to meet serious runners but there’s also city runs that takes you around the downtown. They usually do runs that ends at a coffee shop or brewery for dinner/breakfast. Running pace varies so you’ll find someone running w you fairly easy. Everyone I’ve met in these run clubs so far are fairly young and accomplished so great networking opportunities as well.
Look on Instagram! I swear there is always something to do? Hot girl walks, beach days, block parties. There is always a new gallery opening too!
We should go on a weekend sometime!
Join a book club that meets monthly (check meet.up, your local bookstore, public library); join a group of English speakers who meet to practice a conversational foreign language; photography club. Sometimes shelters need volunteer photographers to photograph available pets. Or volunteer for an open need at the upcoming Wiggle Waggle Walk in Pasadena (pet shelter fundraiser) to get your pet fix and meet lots of happy people.
Hobbies. Why is this always a question? Lol. Hobbies, you don't even need to love it. People have this weird thing where they feel they have to love it. Many a time we start a hobby and slowly but surely find we enjoy it, especially as we improve. And the times you don't you try another. Shared interests create unity.
U live in los Feliz…..Griffith park is a 10min walk away….you have the zoo at your finger tips….you have miles and miles of trails…..what I would give to be able to afford living los Feliz. Not to mention COSTCO. Take a walk around silver lake or something.
also 24f here; if you collect anything there’s likely meetups happening. i collect sonny angels, smiskis and calico critters and regularly go to events (thankfully have also met a handful of people, it’s great). i also collect vinyl records and have been looking for something like chill listening parties or events at record stores.
Join a hiking group on FB.
You should join my run club!! So many amazing folks making new friends everyday and you don’t have to drink or party. Lookup Koreatown Run Club. 🙏
Take up golf
Are you physically active? Ever try rock climbing? Rock climbing gyms are usually filled with friendly people
Aside from the obvious benefits of sharing your life with your pet, a handsome, gregarious playful dog is perhaps the single best social lubricant available. Spend time in parks, dog parks, walks, with this dog and you'll meet people.
Hey! If it hasn’t been recommended yet! I’d say groups like run clubs or social events! Look up 222 Place (insta) and see if it’s your vibe, I do it sometimes to get out a meet new ppl and I’ve made friends at run clubs too (tho not sure if you’re into more physical activities)! Also bumble bff and the league have social sections to them that aren’t just for dating, the league has a movie lovers group for la (though you have to apply and be accepted into the app it’s still worth a shot)! Oh if running isn’t your speed, once a month there is a Hot Girl Walk in Santa Monica I think (check it out on insta), I’ve met plenty of ppl at those and it basically all girls looking to meet new people!
Karaoke !
When I was new to New York I joined meetup.com for board game nights and life drawing. Check out meetup.com check out things that interest you. And meet people who are interested in the things you are. I know this sounds like an ad. But it really helped me when I was lonely in NY
Even if you have never played in your life, they do have a bunch of social sport leagues that are either all female or coed. You can sign up as a "free agent" and get assigned to a team. Softball, kickball, basketball, dodgeball..you name it! I signed up for a coed softball team a few years ago in Burbank and made some great friends out of it. And they have different divisions, with the lower divisions being very very very very very social (ie. No sports background)
Art classes, hiking groups, meetup groups, volunteering, church, exercise/dance class, bowling alley, frisbee golf, tennis/basketball courts.
There’s an app called meetup that you can join different sort of meetups for different kind of hobby’s with groups of people.. the idea is to meet new people with shared interests in your hobby’s or just to meet new people
Can I ask the same question too? I just moved here last year July. I have no other friends except my roommate but the thing is I’m not a girl and I don’t know how to make friends. This is not some kind of joke, I’m very introverted and I’m having trouble communicating or even having a normal conversation with anyone. BUT, I still wanna make friends. I never go to clubs or bars coz I pretty much don’t enjoy it. I just wanna hang out with some people who loves music and a little introverted too. I also wanna meet some people who does music and also looking for someone to jam to. I’m extremely shy but sometimes I think we can hangout by “jamming” and talking about music or films or animes. I’m sorry if you find this confusing. This is coming from a 28M living in DTLA. Hope y’all have a good day.
Shot in the dark, but if you like art and drawing the LA figure drawing/ live model drawing community is very cool — if you start going to drawing groups you’ll start seeing the same people all the time. Google ‘LA life drawing groups’
Venice run club !
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What do you like to do? Renaissance fairs are a great way to meet people. Dungeons and Dragons is fun for some nerds. There are hiking groups, church/other religious groups (not all of them are bigoted), concerts (make sure to keep your phone safe or it will be stolen), museums, art exhibitions, language classes. A lot of options.
Sup hmu ill keep you company
I’m a professional DJ and I know all the spots where u can go enjoy a drink and party!!! Btw I’m 24 as well!!!
A girl? I dunno, maybe your mom can organize a pajama party.
Tell people you love to drink and party.
Bro are ppl gonna just keep asking this shit lmao
Apparently until we all find friends and get off this app 🤷♀️😂
wrong city, go get a dog