Events are also wonderful for making new friends too. Its extremely low friction for someone you don't know very well to invite you to a party, you go then you

Events are also wonderful for making new friends too. Its extremely low friction for someone you don't know very well to invite you to a party, you go then you get to know them better (or the other party guests). Someone who otherwise wouldn't know your contact info. I wouldn't have some of the good friends I have now without these sorts of casual interactions. I've also reconnected with childhood friends through Facebook.