How can I get more into the gay scene and gain experience?

Hey,

I'm M20, I know that I'm gay but I'm not out at all and I don't dare to be. Nevertheless, I realized that I also want to have experiences that I don't have because I haven't dared to do so yet. You can tell that I'm more of an anxious person XD. I just wanted to ask what helped you to get to know people and gain experience?

Thanks for any answer!