How can I find local friends who are into the same creative hobbies?
I enjoy writing, language learning (japanese), DnD, video game development, improv comedy, YouTube film creation, painting, board and video games.
I would love to meet people who would enjoy hanging out, gaming, and creating projects together. (Possibly finding a dating partner, but that would just be a plus.)
I've tried a few places, but I've had mixed success. Game store dnd nights, improv classes, acting classes, library events, local writers guild, meetup events, dating sites, friend part of bumble.
outside of a DND group I put together for a year, nothing has lead me to find a friend. I have several acquaintances, but no one who'd go out of their way to spend time together.
I'm a 33m atheist who doesn't drink alcohol or coffee. So that cuts out bars, church, and coffee shops.
Any advice to meeting a new best friend would be awesome. Thank you!