Events Happening in Los Angeles This Weekend Where You can Meet New People [11.13-11.15]
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Sing Along With Strangers in a One-Day Choir
11.13 | 1:00 PM | Pico-Union
Gaia Music Collective teams up with Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds for a one-day choir open to singers of all experience levels. Learn a group arrangement of “A Dawning” through vocal warmups, guided rehearsals, and collaborative singing. No auditions required, and sliding-scale tickets are available. Arnalds' concert is separately ticketed.
Experience an Immersive Night of Poetry, Music & Visual Art
11.13 | 7:00 PM | Highland Park
Moving Image Arts brings together live poetry, improvised music, and responsive projections for a Friday the 13th performance. Watch as a poet, DJ, and visual artist create an evolving show, with projections extending across the room and audience. The evening also features an open mic and closes with an audiovisual dance party.
Help Restore Native Habitats at Ascot Hills Park
11.14 | 8:00 AM | El Sereno
Spend the morning volunteering at Ascot Hills Park with We Explore Earth and local conservation partners. Help remove invasive plants, restore native habitats, and care for one of LA's hillside green spaces alongside fellow volunteers. Tools, snacks, and drinks are provided. Wear long sleeves and pants, and bring water.
Hike for a Cause in Griffith Park
11.14 | 9:00 AM | Griffith Park
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with CureSearch Ultimate Hike and a free 5.5-mile guided hike through Griffith Park. Led by Coach Doug, the group will make its way up Mount Hollywood, taking in views of Los Angeles while learning about CureSearch's work supporting childhood cancer research. All ages and hiking experience levels are welcome.
Meet Adoptable Rescue Dogs Over Coffee
11.14 | 11 AM | Santa Monica
Mutt Scouts is bringing adoptable rescue dogs to goodboybob in Santa Monica for an afternoon of coffee and canine company. Stop by to meet the pups, learn about adoption, and support the rescue organization. A special Mutt Scouts Mocha will also be available at the Venice location, with proceeds benefiting the rescue. Free to attend.
Press Your Own Cider at a Fall Apple Festival
11.14–11. 15 | 12:00 PM | Lincoln Heights
Benny Boy Brewing's Applefest returns for two weekends of apple treats, live music, mulled cider, and seasonal activities. The highlight is the free Community Crush, where you can help wash, sort, and press apples using a traditional cider press. Volunteers are invited back for a complimentary pint of the cider they helped make.
Griffith Observatory Public Star Party
11.14 | 2 PM | Griffith Park
Griffith Observatory is hosting a free public star party with local astronomy groups setting up dozens of telescopes on the lawn. Take a closer look at celestial objects, try different telescopes, and chat with amateur astronomers about what you're seeing. Viewing depends on the time of day and sky conditions.
Private Acoustic Session in a Garden
11.14 | 5 PM | Santa Monica
Coastal Cowboy is bringing its intimate acoustic concert series to a hidden garden behind a Santa Monica clothing store. The evening features five emerging acts performing in a small, informal setting, with complimentary samples from a handful of wellness brands. Come solo or with friends for an evening of live music and new discoveries.
Spend an Evening With Local Art, Live Music & Games
11.14 | 5 PM | Downtown LA
Chance's annual Grape Ranch celebration returns with an evening of art, music, and games. Browse ceramics, paintings, and photography by LA artists, catch live performances, and play games to win prizes and merchandise. Food and drinks will be available, and guests who RSVP receive a $5 gift card to spend at the event.
Discover Local Artists at a Community Art Exhibition
11.14 @ 6 PM | 11.15 @ 11 AM | Pico - Union
Gathering Clouds returns for its third exhibition, showcasing work by local artists across painting, photography, and experimental media. Browse the artwork, leave feedback for artists through interactive Cloud Cards, and use disposable cameras to document the experience. The two-day exhibition offers a chance to meet LA's creative community.
Dance to Throwback Hits at a House Party-Inspired Night
11.14 | 9 PM | Miracle Mile
Friends of Friends of Friends is taking over Tom Bergin's for a night inspired by the house parties you used to go to. Expect throwback hits, dance classics, and a crowd connected by friends of friends. Bring someone you know or show up solo for an evening of music and dancing.
WalkGood LA: The People's Pace 5K/10K Walk/Run
11.15 | 7:15 AM | Baldwin Hills
WalkGood LA brings its annual People's Pace fundraiser to Kenneth Hahn Park for a 5K/10K open to all ages and abilities. Run, walk, or roll at your own pace alongside fellow Angelenos while supporting accessible wellness programs in underserved communities and the growth of WalkGood's creative wellness studio in Mid-City.
CicLAvia in Pasadena
11.15 | 9:00 AM | Pasadena
CicLAvia returns to Pasadena, opening nearly three miles of streets to pedestrians, cyclists, and skaters, plus two miles of pop-up bike lanes. Explore the city without car traffic, stop at neighborhood businesses, and enjoy the route at your own pace. There's no starting line or finish line, and participation is free.
Meet Compatible Singles Over Three Rounds of Trivia
11.15 | 6 PM | Santa Monica
The Next Fun Thing + Love in LA are hosting a matchmaking-powered trivia night where you'll join a new team of compatible singles for each of three rounds. Compete for prizes, meet new people, and stick around for a mixer afterward. Browse attendee profiles, privately mark who you're interested in, and find out if the feeling is mutual later that night.
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