Vegans: What is your experience with finding like-minded vegans in your city?

I’m a 30-year-old black, vegan male living in arguably one of the most vegan friendly cities in America. I still somehow manage to feel alone - I don’t know where to find my “tribe” so to speak. I check out the Vegan events around me, but they seem to be the same rinse and repeat events consisting of vegan fast food at a brewery. I like these events because they attract people that are vegan-curious, but they don’t necessarily leave room for more intimate conversations about veganism.

This year I would like to go to places where I can make actual connections with vegan people instead of doing the same thing I’ve been doing this whole time. Please feel free to share any tips or advice if you would like!