Events Happening in LA this Weekend Where You Can Meet New People [10.30-11.1]
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Challah-Ween Braiding Workshop
10.30 | 1:30 PM | Westwood Village
This Halloween-themed workshop puts a seasonal spin on traditional challah braiding. Learn how to shape your own loaf while chatting with fellow bakers over complimentary coffee and snacks. It's a hands-on afternoon for anyone interested in baking, whether you've made challah before or couldn't tell a braid from a knot.
Happy Hour, Line Dancing, & Halloween Costumes
10.30 | 6 PM | Koreatown
Meet some new people over happy hour drinks, free line dancing lessons, and a mechanical bull. The night starts with happy hour from 6–8 PM, followed by dance lessons at 9 PM, where everyone can learn the steps together. Halloween costumes are encouraged, and no dance partner is required.
Drink & Draw in Costume
10.30 | 6 PM | Echo Park
Bring Your Own Pen is hosting a free Halloween Drink & Draw, with art supplies provided and a costume contest for anyone feeling festive. Spend Friday evening sketching, sipping something from the café, and meeting fellow creatives. Costumes are optional, but the best-dressed guest wins a Stories gift card.
Spooky Bingo at a wine bar
10.30 | 6 PM | Culver City
Halloween weekend starts with a few rounds of bingo, wine, and prizes at this spooky-themed bar night hosted by Bryant Skinny. Costumes are encouraged, with something special planned for the best dressed. Bingo cards are $10 each, available in limited quantities, and no RSVP is required.
Watch Live Music in the Courtyard of a School Bus Café
10.30 | 8 PM | Venice
A school bus café in Venice is teaming up with Sofar Sounds for an intimate backyard concert the night before Halloween. Expect local musicians, seasonal drinks, and a courtyard decorated for the occasion. Bring a blanket or cushion, settle in for the performances, and leave the costume at home (or wear one, tis the season).
Hallows’ Eve Costume Party
10.30 | 8 PM | Venice
The Lincoln is getting a head start on Halloween with a Friday night party featuring DJs, drinks, dancing, and a crowd encouraged to arrive in costume. Expect a late night, a packed dance floor, and plenty of people celebrating Hallows’ Eve.
Comedy & Burlesque Halloween Night
10.31 | 10 PM | Thai Town
This Halloween variety show celebrates its first anniversary with a lineup of stand-up comedians, burlesque performers, and spooky surprises. The 10 PM show combines live comedy, burlesque acts, and Halloween-themed entertainment for an evening that leans into the strange and theatrical.
Griefy Walk In The Park
10.31 | 11 AM | Beverly Hills
The final Griefy Walk in the Park of the year takes place at TreePeople in Beverly Hills, honoring Día de los Muertos and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Open to anyone experiencing grief, the gathering offers a chance to walk, reflect, and connect with others who understand loss in its many forms. Free to attend, with a suggested $10 donation.
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Beachside Boo-gie
10.31 | 2 PM | Venice
Host: @thewaterfrontvenice
The Waterfront in Venice is hosting a Halloween dance party with five DJs playing throughout the afternoon and evening. Music starts at 3 PM with sets from Maxcy, Maddie CF, and Jon Besant B2B Jimmy Bell. Costumes are encouraged, with a mix of house music, dancing, and an oceanfront setting.
Halloween at Camp Bennys
10.31 | 6 PM | Lincoln Heights
Camp Benny's is turning its tent into a slasher movie setting for Halloween, complete with a DJ, blood orange slushies, themed drink specials, and a costume contest with prizes. Expect plenty of horror-inspired outfits and a dance floor full of people dressed like they belong in a scary movie.
Drink Wine & Dance to Live Music in A Costume
10.31 | 6:30 PM | Venice
Graveyard Groove returns for its annual Halloween party, bringing wine, live music, and vinyl records to a sidewalk in Venice. The evening starts with drinks, moves to live music from the garage at 8 PM, and finishes with DJs spinning vinyl after dark. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and tickets are $25 at the door.
Tea & House Halloween Party
10.30 | 8 PM | Santa Monica
Tea & House is trading cocktails for bottomless tea at its Halloween party at Artime Barro. Expect house sets from three DJs, Mediterranean food, wellness sodas, and a closing sound bath. Costumes are encouraged, and the alcohol-free setting offers a different kind of Halloween night out.
Spend Halloween Night at the Black Lagoon
10.31 | 9 PM | West Hollywood
Melrose Umbrella Co. is giving its Black Lagoon takeover one final night before the Halloween decorations come down. Expect cocktails, music from DJ “Die” (perfect name) and a costume contest with prizes up to $100. The party runs from 9 PM to 2 AM, with no cover and plenty of reasons to dress to impress (in costume).
Scaryoke at the Good Night
10.31 | 9 PM | North Hollywood
Not every Halloween party needs a dance floor. The Good Nite is hosting Scaryoke, a Halloween karaoke night with drink specials, raffles, and a costume contest. Show up dressed for the occasion, get a raffle ticket, and spend the night singing with a room full of strangers. The party starts at 9 PM.
Sunday With a Sound Bath, Journaling & Pizza
11.1 | 10 AM | Elysian Park
The Gratitude Group is hosting a slow Sunday morning in the park with a sound bath, journaling, and group reflection. Afterward, the gathering turns into a more social afternoon with pizza, community art, and a park hang alongside We Explore Earth and Sketch X LA. Stay for one or both.
Temple Art Market + Food Drive
11.1 | 11 AM | Echo Park
Your holiday shopping list isn't going to finish itself. Head to Temple Grounds for a free art market featuring local artists, handmade goods, ceramics, and plenty of gift-worthy finds. Browse, meet the makers, and bring a canned good to donate to a neighborhood community fridge.
Watch the Sunset With a Crowd of New Friends
11.1 | 3 PM | Santa Monica
Sunset Club returns to Ocean View Park in Santa Monica for an afternoon of ocean views, conversation, and a communal sunset watch. This month's gathering features complimentary snacks from Baobao and nonalcoholic drinks from Melo Kava. Bring a blanket, settle in, and stick around after the sun goes down.
T.I.T.S. (The Totally Insane Talent Show)
11.1 | 6:30 PM | Atwater Village
The Totally Insane Talent Show returns with a Halloween edition featuring costumed comedians showcasing their talents in a variety show competition. Hosted by Alex Phipps, the evening features comedy, live performances, and a competition for the title of “The Tits.”
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