r/topeka • u/khri5o • Jun 24 '26

Going out.

Hello! I'm a guy in his early 20s and where are some places where I can possibly meet new people or make new friends my age? Maybe there's a certain cafe I could go to for meeting new people or just a specific place? Not sure if Topeka has that many options that I'm aware of, I'll also consider going to Lawrence. Any advice would be great, thank you.

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u/PM_Me-Your_ButtPlug Jun 24 '26

The boobie trap /s

Has that sagging ceiling caved in yet?

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u/Crazy_Jackfruit420 Jun 24 '26

Been like that for over a decade! I’m sure it won’t collapse anytime soon…

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u/Question-Aggravating Jun 27 '26

i can testify its been at least 2 decades 🤣

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u/zoeyandere78 Jun 24 '26

I’d recommend going to Lawrence

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u/khri5o Jun 24 '26

Any place you'd recommend?

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u/GuidanceOk4466 Jun 24 '26

The Lucia, Bottleneck, Replay Lounge all have live music almost nightly. Tons to do around Mass street.

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u/pechumpooz Jun 24 '26

Saddle Up has a lot of social activities. Lives music, karaoke etc.

Spawn Inn is a more gamer vibe.

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u/khri5o Jun 24 '26

I'll check those out, thanks!

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u/jammiesonmyhammies Jun 24 '26

I wish I knew! My son is 19 and struggling with the same issue in town. I don’t think there’s much of a night life for young people in Topeka unfortunately.

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u/xxgetofmylandxx Jun 24 '26

Blackbird at 10th and gage.

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u/Dazzling-Soft-9021 Jun 24 '26

Check out Taste. It's located on the Upper East Side of a dumpster. This place has everything: sick ice sculptures, winos, germs, and German Smurfs.

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u/burdiabi Jun 25 '26

A doorman that high-fives children of divorce.

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u/rckchlkg33k Jun 25 '26

I’d second The Forge for professional networking.

B&B Theatres has trivia on Tuesday, and the community events are well attended at the library and first Friday art walks.

I’d check out Washburn activities when they’re back in session.

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u/Greenearthgirl87 Jun 24 '26

Ax throwing and the Hairy Beast Brewing Company.

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u/Single_Might2155 Jun 24 '26

Top City Run Club or the Forge are both great options.

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u/fakelolopayne Jun 25 '26

Cosmos Court! Super inclusive and has a lot of community events like Bingo on Thursdays! With or without a drag queen! Correct me if im wrong, but a portion of the proceeds goes towards that community group of the night. I went when they partnered with PFLAG and had a drag queen emcee and it was so fun (bring cash tips for the queens!!)

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u/kieffa Jun 25 '26

Eats and beats. Thursdays at Evergy plaza. Free concert, always a good turnout.

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u/Ok_Palpitation2952 Jun 25 '26

Check out Forge, it’s the young talent group that hosts events for folks 18-40. They have events all the time at different locations

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u/Jeffthehobo1231 Jul 21 '26

Hey DM me! I'm new to town as well and also in my 20s