So my friend group has dissolved in the last 6 months, with some moving over east, some having kids, working OT, they don't have much time for hanging out, let alone going out.

I always considered myself to have a big circle of friends, but it just dawned on me that it's been whittled down to very few who are actually available to hang out.

I'm also single and on the search for someone but it's made harder by the fact that virtually none of my friends are single and interested in going out.

Dating apps worked for a while but they've become dogshit in the last year or two, and incredibly greedy.

I don't meet anyone through my current job.

Bars and clubs have the highest stream of people looking to meet others but they ain't really my scene, especially at my age, and especially solo. Most of those venues literally discourage conversation and encourage consumption.

But if there's an event on that's likely to attract a good crowd I would be up for it.

I don't mind going to concerts solo but I don't want to be the guy pushing to make friends or meet women since most people are just there to chill and enjoy the show.

I went to one meetup group once and it was just full of dudes who had recently moved to Perth, I stayed in touch with one guy, but the rest were frankly a bit weird, and the only lady there came with her partner lol.

I'm thinking of joining a rec sports league but obviously no guarantees I'll meet friends let alone anyone interested in dating.

I was volunteering a while back and met some great people, but none I really befriended especially since they were quite a bit older.

I don't want to be the guy who joins a yoga or dance class essentially just to meet women, but they honestly seem like some of the best ways, and I would get some exercise. Or even to meet women who could then introduce me to single friends they might have.

Are there any events, classes or places that you would recommend?

Has anyone been to speed dating events, pub trivia nights, cold nips, things like that?

Perth is a pretty big place these days so there must be options.