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For active things there's hiking, biking, running, climbing or whatever groups and clubs. A lot of that ends up being very social. Also, you can try different things until you find a group or activity you gel with.
There are likely different group games at your local game shop. Cultures will vary widely by location.
Church is a good place to meet people if you are so inclined. Some of them are full of activities and committees and such.
People often recommend live music shows in these kinds of questions. I do think that's been true for me but I'm a "dance like no one's watching" type of audience member.
The gym is a pretty social place if you go a lot and spend a long time there. Powerlifting is fun, easy to get into (if you're already at the gym) and lends itself to long workouts where you talk to people between sets.
I do like local live music shows for that if you're into local music, especially if you hit up the same venue every week for a bit. You'll meet the other regulars.
A buddy of mine goes to karaoke every week, rain or shine. He moved to a new place a few years ago and within a couple of months he already had a group that he could hang out with elsewhere.
Karaoke is a good one. I'll add trivia to that as far as bar things go. I'm impressed by people who do Karaoke. I think of myself as outgoing but that's another level to me.
Oh, and I just read your username. We've played the White Oak Music Hall if your name is a reference to Houston. Used to play Acadia back when it was open.
That's cool you've played White Oak. Cool venue with a lot of good bands coming through all the time.
Oh trivia is great as well! There are a few other things depending on inclination. Some of the local joints here do paint and sip, line dancing, salsa dancing, wine pairing potlucks, and a bunch of other activities. If you add in breweries or distilleries you can find even more stuff.
But I say that knowing bars aren't for everyone for a variety of reasons. Not every area has breweries and distilleries.
And yeah, karaoke is a different level of outgoing. I enjoy it in small doses and will fill in as the KDJ if someone needs me to, but doing that every week (or 3 times a week like some of these folks) is a bit much for me, and that's coming from a dude who has a hobby of playing music in bars.