# HULA: Find Events&Make Friends — Meet buddies for local events > Event discovery and friend-finding app for local activities. (iPhone/iPad app by Aura, Incorporated.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hula-find-events-and-make-friends/id1550112166 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Aura, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588279719) - Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 4.39/5 from 100 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 142 MB - Languages: Danish, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese - Released: 2021-06-21 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hula-find-events-and-make-friends/id1550112166/reviews.md ## What is HULA? Have you ever come across an event but couldn't find anyone to go with? We understand your frustrations, and that's why we created HULA! HULA is now available in 8 cities in the U.S.: NYC, LA, San Francisco, Miami, Austin, Las Vegas, Philadelphia & Boston. More cities coming soon! HULA helps you connect with like-minded individuals or groups based on shared event interests so that you will never go to events alone :) ►EXPERIENCING EVENTS HAS NEVER BEEN SO FUN! We list all popular events/activities in your area (currently NYC only), show your people or groups who are interested in the event, so you can invite them to the event and make friends. Besides, we provide ticket information and support chat functionality to make coordination easier. You can also invite your friend to join your groups on HULA! ►WHAT IS HULA: → New way to make friends and socialize → local activities and event finder → event friend finder → event tickets finder ► HOW WE WORK ● Explore trending events in New York (soon we’ll expand to more cities) ● Tap on any event that you want to find buddies to go with ● Tap "Find a Buddy" to enter the matching pool ● Or Use "Join a Group" option to browse existing groups or create your own ● Leave a personal message to send the event invite ● Connect, Chat, Buy Tickets and Attend the event TOGETHER ► WHAT TYPE OF EVENTS CAN I FIND The main categorization of events is by Happening Soon, Trending, and Newly Posted. There are all types of events; from art and concerts to sports and theater, there is something for everyone. If you don’t find anything interesting, you can search events by keywords based on your interest. Once you find an event you can see photos, details, location, ticket prices, and more. Then you can start searching for Hula buddies to go to the event together. ► HULA IS FOR ALL YOU WHO: ◉ felt lonely just because you couldn’t find someone to go to an event ◉ went to a Coldplay concert with a Slipknot fan, and vice versa ◉ want to rave, but your friends are all about gaming in Saturday night ◉ want to go hard on an upcoming rooftop party, but all your friends want to chill at home ◉ missed a cool event just because your best friend was “not a fan” ◉ want to meet new people and have actually something interesting to talk about ◉ want to make friends based on amazing experiences ◉ simply want to socialize with new people at fun events nearby So, before your next huge disappointment and frustration caused by an event you couldn’t go to, get Hula to socialize the smart way. Download this exciting NYC events finder and friendship app! --- ALSO, JOIN OUR COMMUNITY IG: @hula.app FB: @hulatheapp TikTok @hulatheapp GOT FEEDBACK? Contact us at team@hula-events.com Copyright © 2022 Aura, Inc, All Rights Reserved. ## Key features - Event discovery - Friend finder - Group creation - Event ticketing information - In-app chat - Socialize with new people ## Recent user reviews (10 of 32) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hula-find-events-and-make-friends/id1550112166/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great App to download *2022-11-12* I came up this app on Instagram and it looked interesting so i checked it out. After downloading, there were so many events to choose from and so many people to find a Buddy for an event. It’s a great app for those who love socializing and those who have no friends to find friends to go out to these events. I would definitely recommend this app for all. ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2022-10-31* Hula is a great app to discover events around NYC and now in 8 different cities! You can find events such as broadway shows, boat parties, brunch events, activity based events and so much more! If you don’t have someone to go with you to an event, you can match up with a buddy ! Check out this app and the awesome ambassador program that just launched! ### 5/5 — Amazing app!! *2022-10-26, version 2.3.6* I joined this app over a month ago and i have been loving it ever since. I have been to numerous great events and met some great ppl along the way. I have even become one of the ambassadors for the app. I love how easy it is to navigate the app to create events join events im interested in, join groups and stay in touch leading up to the date if the actual event. The founder of the app Hailey is so cool and down to earth thank you for creating such a great app. Hulu has changed my life in such a great way im so thankful for the experiences ive had thus far and the friends ive made im looking forward to many more cool events ahead ### 5/5 — Wonderful app! *2022-10-22* This app is great for finding people who are also going to similar events as you! Must actually be serious when you pick a buddy and coordinate plans ! Give it a try! ### 5/5 — Great App! Highly Recommend *2022-10-14* When I first joined the app I didn’t think it would be as great as it turned out. I was able to meet some amazing people as well as check out events I would have never hear about before. The great thing is you can find all different type of events that range from concerts & parties as well paint and sips or museum exhibits. They are now available in 8 different cities and growing. They also have started an ambassador program with amazing perks! Make sure to download and check it out 🥳 ### 1/5 — Can’t even sign up *2022-03-25, version 2.2.3* Tried 6xs to sign up, 1st time with Facebook. Wouldn’t even load. Rest of the times with my phone number. Sends me a code, then after i enter the code, page takes forever to load, and i keep getting an error message saying no network connection. Deleted app. ### 5/5 — Perfect app to find events in New York *2022-03-07* I discovered and hosted few events on this app, and this app have a great platform of connecting people together as well as recommending good events. ### 4/5 — Great Help me find events and friends *2022-01-21* You can find a lot of events in HULA, especially when a new-arrival New Yorker! As an international student, I want to find interesting local events and must-see views. That’s what HULA gives me! Link with buddies who have the same interests with you and go to the events together🤩 ### 5/5 — love it! *2022-01-21, version 2.1.8* Great app to discover friends and fun things to do especially in NYC ### 5/5 — Great app for introverts! *2021-11-24* I am an introvert so making friends is hard. I am also horrible at group events so Hula pairing me with buddies at events is great for me. Highly recommend! ## Frequently asked questions about HULA ### What does HULA do? HULA helps you discover popular events and activities in your area. It allows you to find other people or groups who are interested in the same events, making it easier to attend them with new friends. The app also provides ticket information and chat functionality for coordination. ### What kind of events can I find on HULA? You can find a wide variety of events, including art, concerts, sports, and theater. Events are categorized by 'Happening Soon,' 'Trending,' and 'Newly Posted.' You can also search for events by keywords based on your interests. ### Is HULA free to use? Yes, the application is free to download and use. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases mentioned in the provided description. ### Which cities is HULA available in? Currently, HULA is available in 8 cities in the U.S.: NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Austin, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Boston. More cities are planned for future expansion. ### How can HULA help me make friends? HULA connects you with like-minded individuals based on shared event interests. You can see who else is interested in an event, invite them to join, or create your own groups to meet new people and socialize through shared experiences. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.4.3 — 2023-04-02 * Users can now save photos to their device album ### 2.4.2 — 2023-02-27 We’ve updated our homepage to help you get connected with likeminded new friends easier! Browse Local Happenings page for hottest new experiences, hit “Interested In Going” button, and check out “Get Connected” page for our recommended buddies and groups, tailored to your interests! Let’s HULA! ### 2.4.0 — 2023-02-09 We’ve updated our homepage to help you get connected with likeminded new friends easier! Browse Local Happenings page for hottest new experiences, hit “Interested In Going” button, and check out “Get Connected” page for our recommended buddies and groups, tailored to your interests! Let’s HULA! ### 2.3.9 — 2022-12-01 Bug fixes for better user experience ### 2.3.8 — 2022-11-22 1. Users can now join groups directly organized by HULA admin for their interested events 2. 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