Socialization Tips?

Ever since graduated from college last year and went job hunting, and changed jobs from time to time, I have had trouble making friends. Now when I was at school, I did not have a problem finding friends. I had an entourage with my roommates, classmates, and their friends as well. But some of them graduated with me and live in different towns that are hours away from me, some haven’t graduated yet but the college they’re in is 3 hours away from me. In my town, I just have trouble meeting new people.

I tried using MeetupDotcom, but barely anyone in my city’s metropolitan area uses it, I have gone to a job coaching group, but I felt that I want to meet with people who are in some ways like me and in some ways not like me. The other people in the coaching group are, let’s say colorful in personality.

Could any of you folks give me some advice on where to go to meet new people (assuming that Covid restrictions have been loosened a bit)?