Sometimes it's good to go to social events to stay in touch in people even when you have some reservations based on social fears. Stay socially active so that you don't lose your connections with your current friends or lose the opportunity to meet more like minded people. Remember, the social activity is not the primary function of the event, the main reason to attend is to be part of the social scene, to see other people and to be seen by them, to be in the right place at the right time to hear about other events that may suit you better.
