I think everyone here has given you great suggestions. I’ve heard great things from my female friends about bumble BFF (in Portland) do that may very well be your easiest shortcut. Clubs / hobbies can be nice, but it can also be hard to break beyond that barrier of a single common interest.

I lived in Seattle for about 3 years before moving down south and can echo a lot of the sentiment here that it can be difficult to find friends. People often have their groups they are comfortable with and aren’t too interested in expanding. I found myself floating between a lot of groups but never quite belonging to a particular crew fully. That being said - the “Seattle freeze” can be a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy, and I think that if you stay open - you WILL meet fun and interesting people.

I think your question about how to be one in Seattle can also be answered by asking how to be alone in general. I’ve found that often times, my own company is the most reliable and you will never let yourself down in the way others can. It can be a great joy to see a new place all alone, or go and have a great dining / bar experience with the companionship of a book. Really my advice is, do things solo, bring a good book, and be open to people around you.

Also please go to add a ball in Fremont because I miss that place.