LA folks, how do you meet people in this city? Just moved here and have some friends but am eager to meet more. Any tips?

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Go to any and all rep parties, ad parties, vendor parties and etc.

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Jumbo's clown room

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It’s really hard. My friends have all come through my jobs.

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I’ve met people through taking workshops/art classes, surfing, community yoga classes (you wouldn’t believe how many free yoga classes there are).

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It’s a million cities wrapped in one. I moved last year and I’m still just sorting out a community. Find groups that interest you. There are tons for every kind of interest.

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In on the same boat. Just moved. This city feels...distant.

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Idk if it’s due to Covid, Seattle freeze, a combination of the two or other factors. Any transplants out there who are NOT the outdoorsy type and feel the same? And if so, how did you get past it?

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