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Whether you've moved to a new city or you're ready to get more social in your current place, there's no reason to sit at home alone and hope something comes up. Thanks to a few awesome apps, you can find out what's going on in your area and get out there as soon as tonight to make friends, experience cool events and just have an all-around good time. Come on, that Netflix marathon can wait until next weekend. It's time to get up off the couch and enjoy your area like never before.

Eventbrite

Whether you're planning an event or just looking for one to attend, Eventbrite has you covered. Check out what others are promoted, even see what your friends are planning to do this weekend so you can tag along. You can even buy tickets through the app which is free for iOS and Android.

Free for iOS only, Now gives you local event information in (mostly) real time. Basically, it does this by taking posts from social media accounts of people who are at that events and showing off pictures and other information from attendees themselves. Of course, you may find that a few events have already ended because nothing is foolproof, but if you're out and trying to find a party, concert, festival, tasting or practically anything else to do, Now will find it for you in and around your exact location, anywhere in the world.

Party with a Local

If you're truly looking for a social experience, Party with a Local may be your best option. Available for iOS and Android, you can get in touch with people who are at nearby locations or planning to go to them that day. Plan a party or meetup at a local restaurant, club, bar or event. It's a great tool for making friends in a new city.

Like a Local

Like a Local was built to be a travel app, but, as it turns out, the actual locals are using it more to find out what there is to do in their area. While it's not available in every city, you can purchase guides to the ones you're interested in, and use them to locate everything from restaurants and art galleries to parks and museums. The guides are provided by local writers, so you're truly getting an inside look at what to do in a community. The app is only available for iOS.

Goby

Not only is Goby a cool app for finding things to do in your area, but you can sync it to your social media accounts so that it creates a more personalized experience for you. Or you can search manually by selecting the "things to do" or "Find cool stuff near me today" options. It's easy to use, and it's free for both iOS and Android.

DoStuff

DoStuff isn't available for every city yet, but it does cover most of the big ones in the United States. If you're lucky enough to fall into that category, you'll love the personalization this app offers. Create a profile, view events chosen by local influencers and sort the options by category so you are only seeing the ones that interest you. It's available for both iOs and Android.

Gravy

Let's face it: Few people are in the mood for a loud concert every night, but you don't want to spend every night mellowing out in a coffee shop. Gravy lets you pick your local events and other things to do based on your mood. If you have the kids with you, you might select the "playtime" mood for family-friendly options, or if you're feeling energetic, you may select "lively" which shows you concerts, sporting events, bars and clubs. The app is free for both iOS and Android.

Field Trip

Field Trip is an app made by Google that runs as a background program while you spend time in your city. As you walk or ride around, it presents you with cool facts and information about the places you pass, including events taking place there. Set it to be as vague or specific as you like with details. The app is available for iOS and Android.

Time to Enjoy

If you sync the Time to Enjoy app with your smartphone's calendar, it'll tell you what there is to do in your area, but only at the times you're available. So, there's no disappointment because you have a dentist appointment on the day of that matinee at the local theater. Unfortunately for Android users, it's only available for iOS.

Localmind

Localmind not only lets you search for things to do in your area, it allows you to ask others who've been there questions about the place. Whether you want to know if a restaurant has a dress code or if there is free Wifi at the museum, you'll receive your responses in real time from other users. The app is free for iOS and Android.