Finding Friends in NYC?

[Subjective Sarcasm]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 1:19pm

This might sound odd -- but thought I'd ask:

I moved here to NYC back in August for employement in entertainment management after graduating from college in May. I've been in the city for quite some time now and really looking to expand my network of friends and really start establishing myself within the city.

So point of this post -- I was wondering if anyone knew of any great groups or clubs that meet in the city (possibly free?) or any other ideas on how to meet other young professionals in the city? I really want to start taking advantage of what this city has to offer (without breaking the bank). Any ideas would be greatly appeciated. Thanks so much.

[Marianne2]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 1:26pm

Meetup.com is a good way to find groups. You can filter it by your interests.

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 1:44pm

I've met some great people on here as well. People who I once called fellow posters I now call friends.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 1:46pm

^ Not a friend. Just a nuisance.

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 2:07pm

Carlos, moi?

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 2:11pm

Ha! Ha! Ha!

Just kidding. Y'know I loves ya more than my luggage!

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 2:20pm

And I love you more than Scotch

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 2:25pm

If you love me more than alcohol then I know it's true love!

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 3:50pm

There's a ton of clubs and groups, but you would have to be more specific. If you have an interest in sports, you can join a league. Typically there are mixers through your work, you can volunteer and meet some great people as well. Good luck!

[bobs3]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 3:51pm

If your college has an alumni club in the city that is a good place to start.

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 4:00pm

Just make sure they don't lie about their age. Especially the ones who say they're 29 and then 27 a few months later.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 4:50pm

I would consider losing the sarcasm.

[bobs3]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 6:43pm

If you are into sports, the earlier poster who suggested it was right on the mark. NYC is filled with amateur sports teams and leagues (softball, flag football, soccer, hockey, dodge ball, even bowling, etc) and they are always looking for new team members (members drop out or move or lose interest). You will meet lots of interesting people and perhaps make some new friends.

If you are not into sports, not-for-profit theaters are always looking for volunteers as are social service charities. In the late 1980s I volunteered at a soup kitchen and it wasn't unusual to be serving food and having a Park Avenue socialite on my left and a writer for The New Yorker on my right side.

[blaxx]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 9:58pm

I would consider losing the sarcasm

You know he can't change his BWW name.

[HorseTears]

Posted: 2/11/14 at 10:26pm

SubjectiveSarcasm-- Firstly, your screenshot is from possibly my favorite 30 Rock moment. Secondly, I might be in the same boat as you this year. Currently interviewing for a few opportunities in NY and while I have a couple of friends in NY, the majority of my network (friendship/family/professional) is in CA. Keep us posted on how you do! I'd totally buy you a drink if I was there.

Edited to add:
Forgot to say, when I moved to LA, I was a few years out of college and well into my career and a lot of my co-workers were a...touch older than me. One of the best ways I found to meet friends (beyond the traditional bar scene) was by volunteering. I met some lifelong friends by volunteering with a group that supports homeless/at risk youth and another group that works with LGBT seniors. I also found activities (through MeetUp and elsewhere) that single people--not necessarily for dating--tended to enjoy going to without a friend. For example, a night hike crew in Griffith Park would take gorgeous moonlit night hikes in LA's Griffith Park. And, hey, never be afraid to tell a new friend that you'd love to meet more of his/her friends.

Updated On: 2/11/14 at 10:26 PM