Events Happening in LA This Weekend Where You Can Meet New People [8.14-8.16]
FEATURED EVENT: Singles Trivia Night!
8.16 | 6 PM | Lincoln Heights
Three rounds of trivia, three different teams, and plenty of chances to meet someone new. Matchmaking tech places you with compatible singles for each round, giving you an easy way to connect through a little friendly competition. After trivia, keep the conversations going at the mixer, heart anyone who caught your eye, and see if it’s a match.
Love Isn't blind: A dating show where the men can’t speak
8.14 | 7 PM | Downtown LA
Love Isn’t Blind puts men on stage to compete for one bachelorette without saying a word. Instead, expect games that involve unlocking their phones, calling their moms, and narrowing the field before the final two finally get to speak. The audience gets in on the dating action too, with relationship-status wristbands and designated wingcouples.
Use code: THENEXTFUNTHING at checkout for discounted tickets.
About last night: Dating Disaster Stories
8.14 | 8 PM | hollywood
LA locals take the stage to share their most unforgettable dating and hookup disasters at About Last Night. Expect painfully funny stories, questionable decisions, and plenty of secondhand embarrassment, followed by live musician Jimmy Berry turning the night's dating tales into songs on the spot.
Comedy & a Night Market for a Good Cause
8.14 | 8:30 PM | Silver Lake
Laugh for a cause at this 21+ comedy night benefiting the National MS Society and Bike MS. Catch a lineup of LA comics plus a little magic, then browse a night market filled with local artists and makers before and after the show. Food and drinks will be available at the bar, with additional donations welcomed throughout the night.
Take Your Sketchbook for a Walk
8.15 | 9 AM | Elysian Park
Draw Day turns an Elysian Park trail into an outdoor studio for the morning. Wander, sketch, and spend a couple of hours making art alongside fellow creatives in the park. Supplies are provided, so all you really need is water, sun protection, and a willingness to draw whatever catches your eye.
Run, Sip, Meet Someone New
8.15 | 10 AM | Santa Monica
Move Wellness is teaming up with Amai Santa Monica for their very first Coffee Run. Start with a three-mile loop, then head back to the café for coffee, music, and a post-run hang. Since it’s the inaugural meetup, everyone’s new here, making it an especially easy one to show up solo.
Los Feliz art & Music Block Party
8.15 | 12 PM | Los Feliz
Hollywood Boulevard goes car-free for an afternoon of art, music, and neighborhood fun. Wander between Vermont and Rodney to catch artists painting murals in real time, browse original work, listen to live music, and explore community booths along the way. Free, all ages, and built for an afternoon stroll.
Climate Community Beach Day
8.15 | 12 PM | Santa Monica
Spend the day in Santa Monica with people who care about climate, sustainability, and building a better future. This laid-back beach hang brings together the LA climate community for food, music, games, and conversation. Bring a plant-based snack to share, pack your beach gear, and stay as long as you’d like.
LA Chess Social and LACMA
8.15 | 12 PM | Mid-Wilshire
LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries become a giant chess club for the afternoon. This free, all-ages gathering brings together chess communities from across LA for casual games, competitive matches, and a dedicated coaching area for anyone looking to sharpen their skills. All levels welcome, including total beginners.
Pooches in the Pool at LA City Parks
8.15 | 5 PM | Various Locations
Before select LA County pools close for the season, they’re opening the water to a different kind of swimmer. Pooches in the Pool invites dogs to splash, swim, and make a few furry friends, with separate swim times based on size. Humans can hang poolside and meet fellow dog lovers while the pups take over.
Pilates, Flowers & Golden Hour in the Park
8.15 | 5 PM | Elysian Park
Spend the evening at Elysian Park with a 45-minute mat Pilates class followed by coffee and matcha, wellness shots, a flower bouquet station, mini journals, music, and plenty of time to hang out until sunset. Bring a mat, a friend or pet, or come solo. Sliding-scale donations are appreciated, but everyone is welcome.
Four Artists, One Night at Mozi Wash
8.15 | 7 PM | Venice Beach
Saturdays at Seven brings its Westside music community to Mozi Wash for a night featuring four independent artists, live sets, drinks, and dancing. What started as a backyard session has grown into a recurring showcase for emerging musicians around LA. Drinks are available while supplies last, or BYOB. 21+.
A Dreamy Late-Summer Social
8.15 | 8 PM | Downtown LA
Blue Hour is a low-fi evening of tea, music, making, and conversation at Friends and Co Loft. August’s Afterglow edition pairs a dreamy live DJ set with creative activities, thoughtful prompts, snacks, and plenty of room to talk, make something, or simply linger. Tea and snacks included.
Ur Moms Pool Party Anniversary
8.15 | 9 PM | Boyle Heights
Ur Moms is celebrating one year of pool, community, and taking the game just seriously enough to own fancy gloves. Head to First Street Pool Hall for a night surrounded by queers, whether you're already obsessed with pool or ready to fall in love with it. Expect games, singing, grooving, and a very good excuse to pick up a cue.
A Beginner-Friendly Hike With a Built-In Crew
8.16 | 8:15 AM | Runyon Canyon
Spend Sunday morning exploring Runyon Canyon on a three-mile community hike with We Explore Earth. The beginner-friendly route pairs a little movement with big views of the Hollywood Sign and Downtown LA, plus plenty of opportunities to meet new people along the trail.
Beginner Embroidery & Tea
8.16 | 10 AM | Venice
Give something in your closet a handmade upgrade at this beginner-friendly embroidery and tea morning. Bring a shirt, dress, or pair of pants and learn the basics while adding a cute fruit design. All embroidery supplies and tea are included, with communal tables making it especially easy to come solo and meet fellow crafters.
Piano, Chinese Zither & a Picnic on the Hillside
8.16 | 1 PM | Santa Monica
Spend Sunday afternoon stretched out on the hillside listening to live piano and Chinese zither from Julie Clark and Qianqian Jin. After the listening session, stick around for games, music, a BYO picnic, and time to meet new people. Bring a blanket, snacks, and something comfortable to settle in on.
Jazz, Journals, and a Very Slow Sunday
8.16 | 6 PM | Chinatown
Bring a journal, book, sketchpad, or another quiet activity and settle in for an evening of jazz, from classic albums to modern favorites. The free gathering also features a special live set by Seku, with wine, beer, tea, and café drinks available from Kissa Cora. Laptops stay home for this one. 18+.
Learn Salsa, Then Dance Into Sunset
8.16 | 6 PM | Silver Lake
Start with a salsa lesson at 6 PM, then put your new moves to work when the free dance party kicks off at 7. Salsa on Sunset is an easy way to learn a new skill, meet new people, and spend a summer evening dancing as the sun goes down over LA.
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