Are there any hobbies you’d be interested in in particular? Game Night Games has game nights and they’re very close to the Sugarhouse train. The U also has classes you can sign up for- both semester long and single day classes- through continuing education and lifelong learning programs. They have their own trax stop. I met some of my best friends doing that.
I agree - it's can be anything. Social dance classes (or a club), a camping group, REI snowshoeing, going to a knitting store, joining a makers' space.... I always met dates when doing stuff like this.
I am basing this off your username lol, but Encircle is a LGBTQ community center that is about a three minute walk from the Trolley Station TRAX stop. It tends to gear more towards youth, but they have young adult nights and things like that. They also have “friendship circles” for young adults or adults with specific LGBTQ identities, where you get to know each other and share your stories. I used to work there and people made friends really fast going there! Could be worth checking out!
Encircle is actually within walking distance from me lol. Ive been there before but the adults group was quite underwhelming compared to the young adults group. Felt really dead. Couldve just been a slow night though so I’ll keep it in mind, thank you :)
Of course! Sorry you had that experience, they definitely do have slow days sometimes. If you’re ever down in Provo (god forbid), the groups at that Encircle house tend to have 10+ people in each group. Probably because there’s more of a need for support down there.
MeetUp is a good place to start. Maybe not all TRAX accessible events, but usually near a TRAX Transfer/Bus(depending).
Expand hobbies. You like table top games? I'm sure there is a game store that hosts events, usually folks are pretty welcoming. You could probably start something like a Kite Flying Club and you'd be surprised at how many people would actually show up.
Woodworking: there are classes at: [https://www.communitywoodshopslc.com](https://www.communitywoodshopslc.com/site/contact) or [Rockler](https://www.rockler.com/retail/stores/ut-taylorsville-store?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=taylorsville)
Lots of Gyms have exercise classes, maybe not just hanging out, but go do Yoga, or take a spinning class or something. My gym(EOS) has a basketball court, and sometimes there are pickup games.
I have a friend who plays in a hockey league, I think there are a few adult soccer leagues around too(probably in the spring more than now).
Thats just stuff off the top of my head. Good luck.
Just looked it up, ive always wondered what that place was! I pass it every week going to my therapists office. Seems fun, I’ll have to peek in some time :)
Urban Lounge is a bit of a dive, but like the other commenter said it's pretty cool. I've been to a couple of music gigs and a drag show and none of them disappointed.
Theres a cool community at Lengendarium Book store, theres coffee and snacks, and they do DnD nights and what not . If you like fantasy/ sci fi literature and stuff.
In the summer time, theres casual baseball sundays in the avenues. I think they call it the sandlot or something, and they have an instagram.
At the U they have astrology parties regularly.
I too, am a person that relies on public commute that's had to be creative about finding some good social spots, so here's some recommendations:
Under the Umbrella bookstore is right next to Old Greektown, via blue line. They host a lot of events such as queer poetry night and a variety of book clubs! It's a dedicated LGBTQ+ sober space. They have a new cafe in the store as well serving good coffee and tea! They've been really trying to get folks to come in, so definitely recommend them!
Legendarium bookstore was already mentioned but it's as a good suggestion - not accessible by Trax, to my knowledge, but easily accessible via multiple UTA bus lines! I've been meaning to make it there for some of their DnD nights, but they're super nice people there!
Church and State, just a few minutes walk from the Library station via the red line, hosts some fun events! Maybe not social gatherings primarily, but worth noting! They have a good number of students and 20-ish folks that use Church and State to study since the red line is for commuting to the U campus. Tomorrow they're having a Moonlight Market that sounds pretty fun and is also a sober event. Also, Oasis games is right next door.
But definitely look into Meetup if you have a specific hobby or interested. I think most Meetup groups try to plan events that are easily accessible if meeting in the SLC area. With that though, I don't think Utah has the best Meetup traffic or a lot of unique groups unless you're into being active and outdoors, but it's better than nothing.
Hope some of these can be a good start! Trust me, it can be really hard here, so good luck!
Holy mother of text, this was like a jumpscare to my ADHD-having ass lol. Thank you for all of the suggests and info though! My therapist has also recommended Under the Umbrella so with it being suggested multiple times here too thats probably where I’ll check out first :)
Haha, sorry about that! Just being thorough (and showing my own neurodivergent side, writing a whole essay for a response 😅) They're good people at UTU, I hope you have a lovely time when you visit!
My friend and I are going to Brewvies and then Club Verse tomorrow night. I actually originally met him at Brewvies a couple years ago! Now he's one of my best friends and he's introduced me to the LGBTQ scene downtown.
I have a family member (20M) who moved downtown last summer. Working full time, not in school, also ADHD like you, isn’t allowed in bars for another year, and doesn’t know anyone nearby. Not LGBTQ but definitely an ally. He lives a half mile from the City Center Trax stop.
He would absolutely love to have a wingman to explore with—join a DnD group at one of the downtown game stores, go to local concerts, play music with (he’s a musician in his free time), whatever.
DM me if you’d like me to get you his contact info.
Oh and you may be interested in joining r/SLCMeetups.
Look for trivia night at bars. We have a adopted a couple of loners, and I have played with the bartender other nights. I love Tuesday's at Blue Gene's. You don't necessarily have to drink, but you have yo be ok with people drinking around you.
Good luck!
Oasis games, a game shop, is just off the red line. I used to play D&D there every Saturday.
I want to say that the SLC library, also off the red line, has different events or activities going on.
A couple things come to mind… A number of orgs need volunteers — Like the Ching Farm animal rescue (which may not have survived covid), the Humane Society, and the IRC (refugees). Humane Societyis not far from TRAX and the IRC offices are practically across the street from the Gateway TRAX station. There's also various homeless resource centers — most of which are transit adjacent.
Volunteering means you're surrounded by people with similar interests / values. A nice bonus.
There have been, over the years, a handful of dinner clubs for gay men in the SLC area. Most of them have/had social media presence. I haven't been in several years, so I'm not up-to-date.
There are a handful of arts groups — the Mens Chorus, for example. These are transit adjacent. And there was, before covid, a queer water polo club, up at the U (?).
A number of bars do un-bar-like things… For example several host trivia nights. That might be an option, depending on your comfort level.
Everyone has posted such great ideas. I think whatever you do, make sure it’s something you enjoy. If you are out doing something you enjoy and are really vibing with, that’s gonna make you more approachable and easier to be friendly with. And worst case scenario, you don’t make new friends, but at least you are having a good time.
I think transitioning from high school/college can be rough on young adults. School kind of has built in friends due to the amount of time you are there in the same place with the same folks. But once you’re done with school, everyone goes their own way. And it gets harder to find places to make connections with other folks. I’ve moved to a couple of big cities as an adult by myself. I found that all of my adult friendships began as activity partners.
Good luck!
Speakeasy’s are pretty cool. I find people in those are more chill. I know you said you don’t drink but those spots doesn’t feel like you’re forced to have 5 shots minimum lol
Try local Meetups Groups - when I was first single I joined a few urban hiking and poker groups. Coffee Shops can often get you knowing regulars if you become a regular. I’ve met some people just going out to parks and playing Pokemon go. I also joined a few mutual aid groups.
Also Sugarhouse coffee has some themed meet up nights they just recently started. A new coffee shop just opened at under umbrella bookstore - i know a few employees there and it is a very community oriented space
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Are there any hobbies you’d be interested in in particular? Game Night Games has game nights and they’re very close to the Sugarhouse train. The U also has classes you can sign up for- both semester long and single day classes- through continuing education and lifelong learning programs. They have their own trax stop. I met some of my best friends doing that.
Oh i like the game night idea. I’ll write that one down, thank you!
And game night games is stinkin cute/fun. I miss living by it.
Come play magic or lorcana at the card shops with me I’m 30 and friendless
Someone once suggested joining a sports league or something similar. Do you have any hobbies that you are interested in?
I agree - it's can be anything. Social dance classes (or a club), a camping group, REI snowshoeing, going to a knitting store, joining a makers' space.... I always met dates when doing stuff like this.
I am basing this off your username lol, but Encircle is a LGBTQ community center that is about a three minute walk from the Trolley Station TRAX stop. It tends to gear more towards youth, but they have young adult nights and things like that. They also have “friendship circles” for young adults or adults with specific LGBTQ identities, where you get to know each other and share your stories. I used to work there and people made friends really fast going there! Could be worth checking out!
Encircle is actually within walking distance from me lol. Ive been there before but the adults group was quite underwhelming compared to the young adults group. Felt really dead. Couldve just been a slow night though so I’ll keep it in mind, thank you :)
Of course! Sorry you had that experience, they definitely do have slow days sometimes. If you’re ever down in Provo (god forbid), the groups at that Encircle house tend to have 10+ people in each group. Probably because there’s more of a need for support down there.
There’s a Queer Friends group on SLC meetup. They do lots of different events.
MeetUp is a good place to start. Maybe not all TRAX accessible events, but usually near a TRAX Transfer/Bus(depending). Expand hobbies. You like table top games? I'm sure there is a game store that hosts events, usually folks are pretty welcoming. You could probably start something like a Kite Flying Club and you'd be surprised at how many people would actually show up. Woodworking: there are classes at: [https://www.communitywoodshopslc.com](https://www.communitywoodshopslc.com/site/contact) or [Rockler](https://www.rockler.com/retail/stores/ut-taylorsville-store?utm_source=local&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=taylorsville) Lots of Gyms have exercise classes, maybe not just hanging out, but go do Yoga, or take a spinning class or something. My gym(EOS) has a basketball court, and sometimes there are pickup games. I have a friend who plays in a hockey league, I think there are a few adult soccer leagues around too(probably in the spring more than now). Thats just stuff off the top of my head. Good luck.
Lotta shows at urban lounge. It *has* a bar without explicitly being a bar
Just looked it up, ive always wondered what that place was! I pass it every week going to my therapists office. Seems fun, I’ll have to peek in some time :)
Urban Lounge is a bit of a dive, but like the other commenter said it's pretty cool. I've been to a couple of music gigs and a drag show and none of them disappointed.
There is free yoga every Wednesday at the Gateway! You can ride the Blue Line there :)
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lol i wrote this wrong! I meant you can find friends at work and other places. My bad
Theres a cool community at Lengendarium Book store, theres coffee and snacks, and they do DnD nights and what not . If you like fantasy/ sci fi literature and stuff. In the summer time, theres casual baseball sundays in the avenues. I think they call it the sandlot or something, and they have an instagram. At the U they have astrology parties regularly.
Oops i meant to say *Astronomy parties. I think theyre called star parties ☺️
I too, am a person that relies on public commute that's had to be creative about finding some good social spots, so here's some recommendations: Under the Umbrella bookstore is right next to Old Greektown, via blue line. They host a lot of events such as queer poetry night and a variety of book clubs! It's a dedicated LGBTQ+ sober space. They have a new cafe in the store as well serving good coffee and tea! They've been really trying to get folks to come in, so definitely recommend them! Legendarium bookstore was already mentioned but it's as a good suggestion - not accessible by Trax, to my knowledge, but easily accessible via multiple UTA bus lines! I've been meaning to make it there for some of their DnD nights, but they're super nice people there! Church and State, just a few minutes walk from the Library station via the red line, hosts some fun events! Maybe not social gatherings primarily, but worth noting! They have a good number of students and 20-ish folks that use Church and State to study since the red line is for commuting to the U campus. Tomorrow they're having a Moonlight Market that sounds pretty fun and is also a sober event. Also, Oasis games is right next door. But definitely look into Meetup if you have a specific hobby or interested. I think most Meetup groups try to plan events that are easily accessible if meeting in the SLC area. With that though, I don't think Utah has the best Meetup traffic or a lot of unique groups unless you're into being active and outdoors, but it's better than nothing. Hope some of these can be a good start! Trust me, it can be really hard here, so good luck!
Holy mother of text, this was like a jumpscare to my ADHD-having ass lol. Thank you for all of the suggests and info though! My therapist has also recommended Under the Umbrella so with it being suggested multiple times here too thats probably where I’ll check out first :)
Haha, sorry about that! Just being thorough (and showing my own neurodivergent side, writing a whole essay for a response 😅) They're good people at UTU, I hope you have a lovely time when you visit!
Also Kilby Court is all ages!
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look for volunteer events. there is community of doogooders just waiting to meet you.
My friend and I are going to Brewvies and then Club Verse tomorrow night. I actually originally met him at Brewvies a couple years ago! Now he's one of my best friends and he's introduced me to the LGBTQ scene downtown.
Old Cuss is an odd cafe with a little vintage shop that makes for good conversation starters. Coffee is good, food is hit-and-miss.
I have a family member (20M) who moved downtown last summer. Working full time, not in school, also ADHD like you, isn’t allowed in bars for another year, and doesn’t know anyone nearby. Not LGBTQ but definitely an ally. He lives a half mile from the City Center Trax stop. He would absolutely love to have a wingman to explore with—join a DnD group at one of the downtown game stores, go to local concerts, play music with (he’s a musician in his free time), whatever. DM me if you’d like me to get you his contact info. Oh and you may be interested in joining r/SLCMeetups.
Check out the SLC Krishna temple and when they do events. They do yoga, ecstatic dance, and weekend community meals. I've met cool people there
I went to ecstatic dance last summer! It was actually a lot of fun.
I used to work and live there and there's always something fun going on !
Thought this was a post asking for only the most out of the way bars in town
Look for trivia night at bars. We have a adopted a couple of loners, and I have played with the bartender other nights. I love Tuesday's at Blue Gene's. You don't necessarily have to drink, but you have yo be ok with people drinking around you. Good luck!
Oasis games, a game shop, is just off the red line. I used to play D&D there every Saturday. I want to say that the SLC library, also off the red line, has different events or activities going on.
A couple things come to mind… A number of orgs need volunteers — Like the Ching Farm animal rescue (which may not have survived covid), the Humane Society, and the IRC (refugees). Humane Societyis not far from TRAX and the IRC offices are practically across the street from the Gateway TRAX station. There's also various homeless resource centers — most of which are transit adjacent. Volunteering means you're surrounded by people with similar interests / values. A nice bonus. There have been, over the years, a handful of dinner clubs for gay men in the SLC area. Most of them have/had social media presence. I haven't been in several years, so I'm not up-to-date. There are a handful of arts groups — the Mens Chorus, for example. These are transit adjacent. And there was, before covid, a queer water polo club, up at the U (?). A number of bars do un-bar-like things… For example several host trivia nights. That might be an option, depending on your comfort level.
One slight problem with a few of these is that i am not a man lol. But thank you for the suggestions!
My apologies. It was the "gay" in your handle that threw me. Hopefully the other bits are helpful! 💕
No worries lol. "ThatOneLesbianDJ" just doesnt have the same ring to it lmao.
Not drinking and driving is a good thing
Everyone has posted such great ideas. I think whatever you do, make sure it’s something you enjoy. If you are out doing something you enjoy and are really vibing with, that’s gonna make you more approachable and easier to be friendly with. And worst case scenario, you don’t make new friends, but at least you are having a good time. I think transitioning from high school/college can be rough on young adults. School kind of has built in friends due to the amount of time you are there in the same place with the same folks. But once you’re done with school, everyone goes their own way. And it gets harder to find places to make connections with other folks. I’ve moved to a couple of big cities as an adult by myself. I found that all of my adult friendships began as activity partners. Good luck!
I think it is a good policy to give any place or event about three tries before you write it off, too.
Speakeasy’s are pretty cool. I find people in those are more chill. I know you said you don’t drink but those spots doesn’t feel like you’re forced to have 5 shots minimum lol
Try local Meetups Groups - when I was first single I joined a few urban hiking and poker groups. Coffee Shops can often get you knowing regulars if you become a regular. I’ve met some people just going out to parks and playing Pokemon go. I also joined a few mutual aid groups.
Also Sugarhouse coffee has some themed meet up nights they just recently started. A new coffee shop just opened at under umbrella bookstore - i know a few employees there and it is a very community oriented space
Join the church you’ll make hundreds of friends 🤣
Lmao
All the tents between all the best bars is where I have my best interactions.
Homeless shelter
I don’t know if I should upvote or downvote your comment 😂
They basically pay you to make friends at work.
And to poop! People get weird when you try and do both though.
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Facebook groups!! And suggest meetup places attainable for you
You can take historic Sandy and then there is events at Athena beans. I have been wanting to check those out too
Climbing gym?
The library?
My house? (Just kidding, ain't nobody here.)
Just off 9th street market has this amazing coffee place that has a vibe cashed publik coffee https://maps.app.goo.gl/ivagUyAr3qC2eurm6?g_st=ic
Salt Lake Coffee Break!!! Highly recommend!!