I'm more looking for things I can do at night that would be social and put me around new people (I'm pretty new to the area). Preferably without the booze (I'm cutting myself off)

First of all, great to see you have made a conscious decision to stay clear of bars and clubs. I ask you this question though, have you been going to the wrong ones? :D

You see there are these places called typical generic clubs where people are only there to pick up, get drunk or take drugs.

Note: you can identify with these places from the thumping top 40 tracks which have had shitty techno beats layered over them and who have drunk/high under-age/just of legal age skanks dancing to them.

There are also the barely of age guys who are usually shouting and swaying in packs, continually attempting to grab butts with a clear lack of ability to hold their alcohol, often seen trying to take home (and possibly rape) said skanks.

Also, let's not forget the higher ratio of ugly older men standing on the edge of the dance floor, at the bar or in the corner, drunk. Some hang in small groups to feel "cooler" but most are alone and too drunk to move.

Not saying that these clubs are where you hang out, but these "social" cesspools need to be eliminated in general as they are the /b/ of the real world.

You state that you are in a new area and you want to meet new people and finds things to do at night. The following options are starting points. A social slingshot if you may, that will allow you to meet people and then start your own journey's which (hopefully) will lead to awesomeness (there may be alcohol in these places but.. self discipline good sir!! You are going for different reasons than getting drunk):

Live music

You will find many (actually cool) people hang out at live music venues on the weekends. Go and seek one of these places out. The least that you will find are some people with the same music interests which could lead to friendships being made... and the most you will find? Well, the best way to find where the cool cats hang out in ones town is by word-of-mouth. Speak to as many people as possible! They will show you the way...

Theatre

Go and watch a local play. This is different to catching a movie as it is not as sedate, it is much more interactive. Usually after the play the audience and actors all hang out, a chance to meet people! You could even invite one of your new music/venue friends along with you! Another option would be to involve yourself in theatre. I don't necessarily mean applying for lead roles, I mean the staging/light/sound people this could pre-occupy yourself on the weekends.

Online

You could meet people (through social networking) that live in close proximity. They may be able to let you in on cool places to hang out. Note: you may have to sift through a fair few profiles as people with social lives don't sit on social networking sites. Having said this, you could meet people who want to hang out with you! New friendships FTW

Your personal interests

I don't know what your personal interests are so it's hard to identify. Basically whatever you're interested in doing (hobby wise) there are people out there with the same. You need to capitalise on this and search for groups/places in your area who do these things. You will meet like minded people and you will be doing stuff you like. Even if it is something that you haven't done for ages or it is something that you have always wanted to do, seek these places out and immerse yourself.

Work mates

This can be tricky! You don't want to be become too close with people at work but if there is a cool guy that you get along with, why not ask him to catch up for dinner (or whatever) and tell him to bring some friends. After dinner you can rock on to where they normally hang out OR you could suggest a place (that way you don't have to venture out alone).

That is all I can come up with right now. It may sound a bit gay in places but hey, I am trying to identify with guys here :D

Good luck!!

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