How to have fun with people?

My personal favourite is games nights! Whether it's cards, monopoly or plain old charades - there are tons and tons of possibilities to entertain yourself and your friends for the whole evening!

 

I agree Aryangor - board games are so much fun. I also love the card game whist (played 2 against 2). It is a great way to socialise and have fun!

 

learn to play pool too

 

Definitely go with what everyone has suggested so far, play some board games, card games, play some billiards, things that will get you on your feet and try something new. I'm an introvert myself, but I've gotten myself out there to try some new things with myself, and be a little more talkative.
And you have a talent for music? I am quite jealous! I've always wanted to be good at creating music. Use that as a topic of conversation! Meet some friends of your current friends, and talk about it. I'm sure a lot of people would find that interesting, and would want to learn more about what you do with that. The rest will just take care of itself. People will ask questions, you answer them, and the conversation will continue itself. The one thing to do to get the ball rolling is bring up something that is unique about yourself, and I'm sure that a lot of people will find your musical talents very interesting.

 

The way I see it, it all comes down to moving outside of your comfort zone. It is a very daunting thing to come across, I can understand that. However, with friends, you can and will move out of that comfort zone ever so slightly. I'll tell a story that I've experienced which really moved me way out of my comfort zone.

As I've said, I'm a huge introvert, and don't really take much time to talk with people. I was the epitome of the book worm, keeping with my studies and trying to get through school to get my bachelors finished up. However, since I transferred to the 4 year college, I had reconnected with a younger cousin of mine out of pure chance that he had recognized me(God rest his soul...). We talked about things going on in our families and what our brothers and sisters have been up to when we met up. At the time, we were enjoying a game of 8-ball in the pool hall of the school, and he offered up the chance for me to meet some of his other friends he hangs out with when he had to pack up. Ever since then, I've gotten a lot more comfortable talking with new people, trying out new hobbies, and stepping out of the comfort zone. Heck I've gone so far out of my comfort zone to ask a girl out to a date (we broke up after 7 months, but it was an awesome relationship we shared), and even play Cards Against Humanity with a bunch of folks that I didn't know 100%, and I never thought I'd find myself doing that...EVER.

In short, explore the outside of your comfort zone a bit with people that you can trust. Find something or someone that catches your interest and pursue it.

 

Those counters are awesome man. Honestly I wish it was possible to have like 6 counters in a sig. Great stuff!

 

Learn to enjoy the absurd.

 

Perfect opportunity to explore out of the zone. I'd definitely try and talk with some people who seem interesting, cute, friendly, etc., whatever floats your boat and you feel comfortable with. Even then, you don't have to branch out too quickly. If you're still feeling shy, just talk with a friend that you trust and maybe get him/her to introduce you to someone you don't know, then take the conversation as it goes from there.

And yes to what Whatever said : Shenanigans are the best way to really get to know someone, and have a good time all around.