I find sports are the best for meeting people and actually building a relationship.  In my experience, floor hockey, slow pitch, hiking and cycling were good.  Oddly, running groups were not.  Also better results if it is a mix of men and women.<p>I think bringing a friend is essential.  It reduces the awkward times when you don&#x27;t know anybody.  In addition, it doubles the chance of meeting people because your friend meets people too.  A wing men are helpful :)<p>Art is solitary.<p>When I go to planned meetups for drinks, it is just small talk or ulterior motives (ie. they are looking for work).