Events Happening in Los Angeles This Weekend Where you Can Meet People [2.20-2.23]
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REP CLUB: READ THE ROOM
2.20 | 6:30 PM | West Adams
Rep Club hosts a monthly read-alone-together night for the introverted homies who want company without small talk. It is not a book club, just a cozy, alcohol de-centered space at Reparations Club where you bring any book, read quietly, then chat a little louder. Expect light snacks, soft lighting, and gentle community energy. Sliding scale tickets keep it accessible, and yes, you can absolutely come solo.
Out On The Ice: A Talk on Queerness in Figure Skating
2.20 | 7 PM | Glendale
Journalists Ari Saperstein and Chris Schleicher take the ice at Junior High on February 20 for a live conversation on the hidden history of queerness in figure skating. Expect sharp reporting, Olympic tea, and stories that will change how you watch the sport forever. It’s a smart, solo-friendly night out where culture, sports, and community collide, plus part of proceeds support CHIRLA. Come curious, leave rethinking the rink.
Ni Howdy Lunar Rodeo
2.20 | 8:30 PM | Alhambra
Ni Howdy is what happens when a hoedown meets Lunar New Year in the SGV. Expect mahjong tables for beginners and seasoned tile slammers, line dancing lessons that welcome total newbies, and a DJ set that turns the whole thing into a proper party. It’s especially solo-friendly since you can jump into a mahjong table or a dance lesson and instantly have a role. Come early to play, stay late to dance. Western fits, red for luck, boots encouraged. Yeehaw meets 新年快乐 in the best way.
A Morning Show…at Night!
2.20 | 10 PM | Hollywood
Rebis and Kellie Lee flip the talk show format on its head with The Morning Show at Night, a live comedy mashup of sketches, characters, improvised interviews, and fake breaking news. Hosted by Katie Roletto and Justin Page, the show pulls in LA comics you have seen on SNL, Dropout, and Comedy Central, plus a live band to keep things moving. It is chaotic in the best way and easy to drop into solo.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Café Tondo
2.21 | All Day | Chinatown
LÔILÔI and 10M2 are taking over Café Tondo for an all-day Lunar New Year celebration in Chinatown, blending Vietnamese flavors with a CDMX-inspired menu. The lineup runs from an early morning run club and craft workshop to the annual parade, dinner collab, lion dancing, martial arts, and DJs into the night. Drop in anytime and celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with food, culture, and community.
Coffee DJ Set
2.21 | 10 AM | Santa Monica
If you like your coffee strong and your bass stronger, this morning rave at Couplet on February 21 from 10 AM to 2 PM is your move. DJs take over while espresso flows, and the whole thing supports a good cause with WYG Foundation. It’s especially solo-friendly since dancing is the main activity and no one expects small talk before noon. Come early, grab a cup, and let the lineup carry you into the day.
St. Barks Open House
2.21 | 12 PM | Studio City
St. Barks, (a membership dog park), is hosting an open house on February 21 from 12 to 4 PM in Studio City. Members and non-members are welcome to stop by, mingle with fellow dog lovers, and check out the space. Expect puppuccinos, treats, a foam machine for the pups, a bar for the humans, and fun swag. It’s especially solo-friendly since everyone’s there for the dogs, which makes conversation easy. Current member dogs are welcome on leash, but no new dog evaluations that day.
Witches' Magick Market
2.21 | 12 PM | Glendale
Witches’ Magick Market returns February 21 with its Enchanted Hearts edition, gathering more than 25 artisans, tarot readers, and healers for a day of ritual, community, and a little mystic romance. Expect handmade goods, intuitive readings, a shared altar, and a public ritual woven into the afternoon. It is free, all ages, and easy to wander solo, especially if you like your markets with a side of magic.
127th Golden Dragon Parade
2.21 |1 PM | Chinatown
The Annual Golden Dragon Parade returns to Chinatown, transforming North Broadway into a full-scale Lunar New Year spectacle from 1–4 PM. Expect lion dances, cultural performances, marching groups, and a sea of red as hundreds of thousands gather to celebrate. It’s one of LA’s most iconic, high-energy cultural events, easy to wander solo, grab a snack, and feel part of something bigger. Show up curious, leave lucky.
Mardi Gras Celebration + Puppy Parade
2.21 | 2 PM | Lincoln Heights
Mardi Gras at Benny’s is back February 21, turning the garden into a full NOLA-style takeover with beads, feathers, and a puppy parade that deserves its own float. Expect live jazz in the afternoon, DJs into the night, crawfish and king cake on deck, and a best float contest for the dogs. It’s especially solo-friendly since there’s always something happening, so you can drift from parade to dance floor without needing a crew. Come masked, leave mildly glittered.
7th Annual Sam Newton x Canon FilmFest
2.21 | 6 PM | Inglewood
The 7th Annual Sam Newton x Canon FilmFest lands at Vault Studios in Inglewood on February 21 for a packed night of premieres, art, and celebration. Sixteen short films from standout filmmakers around the world hit the screen, plus Sam debuts his latest Canon project, The Lioness. Films start at 7 sharp, followed by food, drinks, and a birthday-fueled after party. It is a great solo move if you love creative energy and meeting people who actually make things.
FREE Indoor Concert Series
2.21 | 7 PM | West hollywood
Winter Sounds returns to The Sun Rose on February 21 with a free indoor set from soul force Nikka Costa and the groove-heavy Julian Forest Trio. Expect funk, rock, blues, and a little disco heat inside one of West Hollywood’s most intimate venues. Doors at 6 PM, music at 7 PM. It is an easy solo night out with big sound and built-in energy, no ticket required.
Recovery and Reconnect
2.22 | 10 AM | Venice
Stay Stoked Surf Club and Likeminded are swapping surfboards for sauna sessions this Sunday with a recovery morning in Venice. Think cold plunges, steamy resets, coffee, and a crowd that actually talks to each other. It’s the kind of solo-friendly scene where shared suffering in ice baths turns into instant camaraderie. Show up for the nervous system reset, stay for the easy new connections.
Community Workout: Stairs, Yoga, Strength training
2.22 | 10 AM | Culver City
Start your Sunday at the Culver City Stairs with a guided climb followed by a yoga and strength fusion session designed to help you move better and build real, sustainable power. Expect stair sprints, sweeping views, then mindful flows layered with smart strength work that actually translates to everyday movement. It is challenging but scalable, and especially solo-friendly since everyone is in it together from the first step up.
Sip and Serve: Coffee and Ping-Pong
2.22 | 10:30 AM | Near DTLA
Sunday mornings get an upgrade with coffee, community, and a little ping pong bravado. Always Coffee is pouring, DJ Evil is setting the mood, and the tables are open for friendly (or lightly competitive) rallies. It’s the kind of easy, walk-in scene where you can linger over a cup, jump into a game, and leave knowing a few more names than when you arrived.
Yoga & Sip with Friends
2.22 | 10:45 PM | Echo Park
This is your gentle nudge to romanticize Sunday morning. A beginner-friendly outdoor yoga class flows into a laid-back sip and social with coffee or matcha from Atlaya included. Bring your own mat, move for an hour, then linger and actually meet people while everyone is still in their soft era. It is easy to come solo and even easier to leave with a few new names in your phone.
Mixology 101: Hands-on Cocktail Class
2.22 | 1 PM | Chinatown
TalkTales turns cocktail hour into a hands-on masterclass with an intimate workshop where you’ll craft three full-sized, holiday-inspired drinks alongside an expert mixologist. Expect bar tool tutorials, spirited history, a little cocktail chemistry, and plenty of time to sip, reset, and chat between rounds inside their teaching bar. It’s relaxed, social, and genuinely solo-friendly, the kind of afternoon where you arrive curious and leave with new skills, new favorite drinks, and probably a few new friends. Cheers to that.
Learn to Curl Open House
2.22 | 3 PM | Panorama City
Hollywood Curling is hosting an Open House on February 22 from 3 to 7 PM where you can try Olympic curling for yourself. Yes, the sweeping, sliding, strategic kind. Friendly instructors walk you through the basics, all equipment is included, and absolute beginners are welcome. It is surprisingly social, a little competitive, and very solo-friendly since teams form on the spot. Register early, spots fill fast.
Queer Here to Laugh: A monthly comedy show
2.22 | 8:30 PM | Studio City
Queer Here to Laugh is a monthly showcase spotlighting queer comics and allies, bringing sharp stand-up and good energy to Carlito’s Way in Studio City on 2/22. Hosted by Nick Steiner and Leeann Tooker, the night keeps things easy, welcoming, and actually funny. It’s especially solo-friendly since comedy rooms level the playing field fast, everyone’s there to laugh. No cover, just show up and grab a seat.
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