Events Happening in Los Angeles this Weekend Where You Can Meet New People [8.28-8.30]
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Intro to Tarot Workshop inside a Cider House
8.29 | 1 PM | Lincoln Heights
Curious about tarot but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop at Benny Boy’s Cider House is part lesson, part hands-on practice, and part social hang. Learn the cards, practice readings with others, and meet people who share your curiosity, preferably with a cider nearby. No experience needed, just bring a Rider-Waite deck.
Echo Park Turns Into One Big Music Festival
All weekend long! In Echo Park
Echo Park Rising is back for a full weekend of free live music, independent art, and neighborhood happenings spread across venues and businesses throughout Echo Park. Wander from spot to spot, discover local artists, pop into neighborhood favorites, and catch a lot of music without buying a ticket. Free all weekend.
A Community Book Swap
8.28 | 5 PM | Mar Vista
Give your finished reads a new home at this community book swap. Bring up to five gently used books and trade each one for something new to your shelf. Drop in anytime, browse what fellow readers brought, and maybe meet someone who has suspiciously similar taste in books. No RSVP required.
Poetry & Human Connection in the Digital Age
8.28 | 6 PM | South Pasadena
Virtual Insanity is a poetry workshop exploring what technology is doing to the way we connect. Through guided prompts and creative exercises, you’ll write about social media, digital identity, AI, love, loneliness, and what it means to be human in an increasingly online world. All writing levels welcome.
Dolly Parton Line Dancing, a Book Drive & a Mechanical Bull
8.28 | 6 PM | Koreatown
Eastwood is celebrating Dolly Parton with an evening of line dancing and a book drive inspired by her love of literacy. Grab your boots, learn a few dances with Ash, and bring a book to donate for a free ride on the mechanical bull. A very Dolly way to spend the night.
NoHo Neighborhood Social Walk
8.28 | 6:15 PM | North Hollywood
Take a slow wander through Toluca Woods with a handcrafted drink in hand. Meet in the front yard of a private residence for cucumber or strawberry lychee lime agua fresca, mingle with the group, then head out around sunset for an easy walk through the neighborhood. Flat terrain, new people, and a very pleasant way to spend a summer evening.
*This one might be sold out, but you can join a waitlist.
Full Moon Guided Bat Walk
8.28 | 6:30 PM | North East LA
See a different side of LA wildlife on this free guided bat tour through Flat Top Park. Experts from North East Trees, the Natural History Museum, and the Gabrieleno/Tongva community will lead an evening walk in search of native bats and other nocturnal creatures. Flashlights and detection tools are provided, so just bring walking shoes and curiosity.
A Variety Show That Gives Back
8.28 | 9:45 PM | Hollywood
Shannon Hardy’s variety show packs stand-up, drag, and special performances into one 90-ish-minute night. This edition happens to fall on her birthday, so instead of gifts, she’s asking guests to bring back-to-school donations for CHIRLA to support families affected by ICE.
Doggee Club Pack Hike
8.29 | 7 AM | Altadena
Doggee Club is hitting the Gabrielino Trail for an early-morning hike made for dogs and their humans. Expect a mostly flat route with shady patches, stream crossings, and plenty of pup introductions along the way. It’s free for Doggee Club members. Not a member? You can “Request to Join” when you RSVP.
Creative Link Up @ Love Hour
8.29 | 5 PM | Koreatown
Creative Link Up takes over Love Hour for an evening built around meeting fellow photographers, filmmakers, producers, artists, and other LA creatives. Come to make a connection, trade ideas, or find someone to work with next, with DJ Big Vince on the decks and free portraits by Cristiaaan Diaz.
Silverlake Jams: 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
8.29 | 7:30 PM | Silver Lake
What started as a backyard concert by the reservoir has spent five years helping strangers become friends. Celebrate Silverlake Jams’ anniversary with three live artists, unlimited drinks, live art, snacks, and goodie bags. Come for the music, and maybe meet someone worth knowing between sets.
House Music, Bottomless Tea, No Alcohol
8.29 | 8:30 PM | Santa Monica
Tea & House is an alcohol-free dance party built around house music, bottomless tea, and a dance floor that’s actually for dancing. Expect live DJs all night, a club sound system, no phones on the floor, and plenty of room to dress up, move freely, and meet fellow house music lovers between sets.
A No-Phones Art Party in a Massive LA Warehouse
8.29 | 9 PM | DTLA Fashion District
ArtHouse Collective takes over Omni House for a night designed to be experienced off-screen. Phones stay away while the warehouse fills with gallery installations, live performances, DJs, dancing, games, and pop-ups. Disposable cameras are welcome, but scrolling isn’t. Come for the art, stay present, and meet some fellow creatives along the way.
Sunrise Surf: Group Lesson
8.30 | 7 AM | Venice Beach
Never surfed before? This beginner-friendly lesson starts on land with safety, surf etiquette, and step-by-step pop-up practice before heading into the white water. You’ll learn at your own pace with hands-on guidance, plenty of paddling, and one simple goal: get comfortable in the ocean and maybe even stand up on a wave.
End of Summer Clothing Swap
8.30 | 12:30 PM | North Hollywood
Consider this your excuse to finally deal with that pile of clothes you’ve been meaning to get rid of. Bring up to 10 pieces from your closet and swap them for something new-to-you, with treats from Evans and sounds by Braunte while you browse. A little closet reset for the “end” of summer, even if LA summer never really ends.
Venice Electric Light Parade
8.30 | 4 PM | Venice Beach
Bike, skate, or roll down the Strand at sunset as the whole group lights up for an electric parade by the ocean. Led by cycling enthusiast Marcus Gladney, this free community ride pairs glowing lights with crashing waves, fresh air, and plenty of people to cruise alongside.
LA’s 3rd Annual Warehouse Mud Wrestling Show
8.30 | 6 PM | Downtown LA
Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Head to a warehouse for a night of mud wrestling where anyone can get in the ring, plus live rock music, DJs, tattoos, airbrushing, food, drinks, cotton candy, and merch. Equal parts spectacle and very specific LA night out.
Wine & Stargazing at Vignette
8.30 | 8:30 PM | Studio City
Spend Sunday night sipping wine and looking up. Vignette is teaming up with ZRS West for an evening of wine flights, telescopes, and stargazing, plus a late-night happy hour. Food is served until 9:30, with drinks and plenty of time to peer through the telescopes until 11.
Dodgeball for People Who Don’t Take Dodgeball Too Seriously
8.31 | 8 PM | Westwood (happening on Monday)
Join the Eagle Rock Yacht Club for a free night of pickup dodgeball at Westwood Rec Center. This isn’t the hyper-competitive version of the sport. Their motto is literally “Don’t be a dick,” so expect friendly people, silly games, and an easy way to play something and meet new people without taking it too seriously.
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