Where to meet people?

Im too shy and nervous to do online dating. Im searching group meet ups but they can be pricey and Im unemployed. I'd pay it once but theres only a few people joined in groups near me (group site online). Where can I go to practice socializing..preferably outside due to COVID? Or maybe I can go bowling one night, masked, but not many talk to you, they are already with people /their own group. 😔