25F wondering how you make good friends in this city?

I feel I need to expand my horizons. I’d like to meet new people (leftists) without spending too much money. I plan to go out to bars or shows more this year and maybe I can chat people up, but wondering if maybe there is a movie watching club or something as I really enjoy movies. If not, should I make one? Not big on books for a book club but maybe! Guess I’d love to hear what’s worked for yall. I am going through it with some friends and want to be able to have others in my life regardless of if my friends and I make up.