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First Fridays at the Natural History Museum
2.6 | 6 PM | Exposition Park
First Fridays returns February 6 with nighttime access to the Natural History Museum, mixing live music, DJs, science talks, and wandering the galleries after hours. It’s especially solo-friendly since you can explore at your own pace, drop into a discussion, catch a set from Jay Som, or just follow the music through the halls. With food trucks, cocktails, pop-ups, and conversations happening everywhere, it’s the rare event where drifting is the plan and curiosity does the connecting.
LA Poet Society Open Mic
2.6 | 7 PM | Eagle Rock
Fresh Fridays Open Mic kicks off the year at Señor Fish with LA Poet Society and a mic open to all creative talent. Poetry, music, comedy, spoken word, if it fits in five minutes, it’s welcome. It’s especially solo-friendly since you can perform, listen, or jump in when the moment feels right. No cover, respectful vibes, and a room that’s there to actually support the people brave enough to step up.
Silver Lake Shorts
2.6 | 7 PM | Silver Lake
Silver Lake Shorts hosts a free monthly screening celebrating short films by LA-based filmmakers, animators, and comedians. Doors open at 7 PM with films starting at 8, and arriving early is your best bet for a good seat. It’s easy to attend solo since everyone’s focused on the screen, and the shared reactions make chatting between sets feel natural. Donations are appreciated but never required, and walk-ins often get lucky even if the RSVP list is full.
Not Enough Comedy: Monthly Show + Mixer
2.6 | 7:30 PM | Venice
Not Enough Comedy’s monthly show is a strong move if you want a full night without planning one. Doors open at 6:30 with a free drink included, the show kicks off at 7:30 with some of LA’s sharpest comics, then the night naturally rolls into a mixer and DJ set at 9. It’s especially solo-friendly since you can laugh first, mingle later, and let the schedule guide you from seat to dance floor. Consider it comedy with a built-in after plan.
Hike Club Meetup
2.7 | 9 AM | San Gabriel Mountains
This Cherry Canyon hike is the kind that makes the switchbacks feel worth it. The 4.6-mile climb leads to a lookout tower with sweeping views over the San Gabriels, the Verdugos, Glendale, and downtown LA, plus picnic tables and a water fountain waiting at the top. It’s a great solo move since the steady climb keeps everyone together and gives you something to talk about besides your job. Meet at 9 AM, bring water and sunscreen, and stick around after if a post-hike lunch sounds like the right call.
Cold Plunge + Coffee
2.7 | 9 AM | Santa Monica
This morning ocean dip with Coastal House and Swim and Social is a very LA way to start February 7. Meet at Tower 28 at 9 AM, take a quick plunge in the Pacific, then warm up with coffee from Cafe Meggo and a little shopping from Coastal House and PLAY Swimwear. It’s especially solo-friendly since the dip is the shared moment and everything after is a casual linger. Coffee is first come, first serve, and there’s a giveaway if you follow ahead of time. Cold water, good energy, done by mid-morning.
Beach Tennis Open Play
2.7 | 10 AM | Santa Monica
Beach Tennis Open Play happens every Saturday on the sand in Santa Monica and is built for easy drop-ins. Whether you’ve played before or are totally new, games rotate and partners switch, so showing up solo feels natural. You can jump into a match, take a break, then hop back in when you’re ready. Sun, movement, and a built-in way to meet people without committing to a full league.
Beach Club: F45 Takeover
2.7 | 10 AM | Santa Monica
Beach Club takes over the sand this Saturday with a full arc from sweat to chill. Check in at 10 AM, ease into intros and icebreakers at 10:30, then jump into an F45 HIIT workout at 11. By noon, it turns into a laid-back beach party with live DJs, local vendors, and a BYO picnic situation. It’s especially solo-friendly since the structure carries you through the day and the beach party makes mingling feel effortless. Donation-based tickets, sunscreen highly encouraged.
Coffee, Nature Walk, and Journaling in the Park
2.7 | 10:30 AM | Griffith Park
This gentle morning meetup starts with coffee and light pastries in nature, then flows into an easy, guided walk to a tucked-away forest spot you might not find on your own. Once there, the group settles in for guided gratitude journaling and intention-setting, with sharing kept optional and low-pressure. It’s especially solo-friendly since the structure carries you from hello to reflection without forcing conversation. Come for the walk, stay for the quiet clarity, leave feeling a little more grounded than when you arrived.
Live Portrait Drawings at A Good Used Book
2.7 | 11 AM | Echo Park
Artist Alexandra Yvette will be doing live portrait illustrations this Saturday, February 7 at A Good Used Book on Glendale Blvd. Book a custom portrait or just stop by to browse secondhand books, shop her prints and totes, and check out vegan bánh mì and other art around the shop. It’s a great solo outing since you can wander, watch the portraits come to life, and leave with something personal. Bonus points if you show up dressed like it’s Valentine’s Day, because the outfits are part of the fun.
Swap, Sip, Snap: Clothing Swap + Matcha Bar
2.7 | 11 AM | Alhambra
This clothing swap is part closet refresh, part social hang, and very easy to do solo. Bring up to 10 great-condition pieces plus as many accessories as you want, then trade tickets for something new to you. No direct swapping, no awkward negotiating, just browsing racks and finding surprises. It’s a relaxed way to meet people while giving your unloved clothes a second life. Check-in runs 11–11:30 AM, swapping goes until 1:30 PM, and leftovers are donated. RSVP required, walk-ups if space allows.
Hearts and Horses Lunar New Year Hang
2.7 | 12 PM | East Hollywood
Hearts and Horses wraps Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year into one cozy, creative Saturday. Stop by for floral tea tastings and HUA TEA shopping, then linger for hands-on activities like sketching Valentine grams and making paper lanterns for the year ahead. It’s an easy solo drop-in since the crafts give you something to do right away and the space encourages wandering and chatting. RSVPs are full, but walk-ins are welcome to sip tea, make something, and soak up the festive energy.
Txotx & Running of the Bull*dogs*
2.7 | 1 PM | Lincoln Heights
This Spanish-inspired cider release brings a bit of northern Spain to SoCal with a proper Txotx celebration, where you pour your own sidra straight from the barrel. It’s an easy solo drop-in since the whole ritual revolves around lining up, pouring, tasting, and repeating. If you happen to be a parent to an English or French bulldog, there’s also a Running of the Bullies to kick things off, which is exactly as chaotic and delightful as it sounds. Come for the cider, stay for the spectacle.
South Pasadena Arts Crawl
2.7 | 2 PM | South Pasadena
The Winter Arts Crawl takes over South Pasadena on Saturday, February 7 from 2 to 7 PM with a classic stroll-and-discover setup. Wander Mission Street and nearby blocks as shops stay open late, artists pop up with work, musicians play throughout the neighborhood, and food spots keep things moving. It’s especially solo-friendly since you can roam at your own pace, duck into whatever catches your eye, and let the crawl do the planning for you. Free, easy, and the kind of afternoon that turns into a few happy hours without trying.
Pup-er Bowl Adoption & Ales
2.7 | 3 PM | Culver City
This Saturday, February 7 from 3 to 5 PM, the Pup-er Bowl takes over the patio with cold beers and adoptable dogs in partnership with Pups Without Borders. It’s a great solo stop since the pups handle the introductions and everyone’s already smiling. Swing by to meet some very good dogs, grab a drink, and maybe leave with a new teammate before settling in for Super Bowl weekend.
Horses, Yoga, and Soundbath
2.8 | 11 AM | Sunland
There are a lot of soundbaths in LA, but this is the only one with horses nearby. Hold Your Horses is a slow, grounding morning at the ranch made for anyone who wants to stretch, breathe, and reset around horses. Start with relaxed social time saying hi to the herd, then ease into a ranch-inspired yoga flow designed to loosen tight hips, backs, and legs, no riding experience required. A short soundbath closes things out. It’s especially solo-friendly since the structure guides you the whole way and the setting does the calming for you.
Heart to Heart DIY Valentine Party
2.8 | 11 AM | Eagle Rock
This Sunday’s Heart to Heart DIY Valentine party is a cozy, creative way to ease into the holiday without overthinking it. Make felt or paper valentines, get a poem typed on the spot for someone you love, preorder a beautiful bouquet, and browse jewelry and Valentine gifts while sipping love potions and snacking on treats. It’s especially solo-friendly since crafting gives you something to do right away and conversations unfold naturally as you move through the space. Come make something heartfelt, even if it’s just for yourself.
Super Bowl Watch Party with LA Friends
2.8 | 3 PM | Downtown LA
If you’re looking for a place to watch the game and meet the people around you, this Super Bowl watch party at Audio Graph Beer is it. Hosted by LA Friends, it’s a welcoming, social setup that’s designed for people who are looking for others to watch the game with. There’s great beer, a food truck on site, and plenty of built-in moments to chat during the game. Free RSVP, very friendly crowd, and a solid way to turn the biggest game of the year into a chance to meet new people.
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Fast Friends: Speed Dating…but for friendships
2.11 | 7:15 PM | Lincoln Heights
Fast Friends is speed dating reimagined for friendships. You’ll meet 7 to 10 LA locals through a series of seven-minute one-on-one chats, thoughtfully paired around shared interests so conversations don’t feel forced. It’s especially solo-friendly since everyone arrives for the same reason and the structure keeps things moving without awkward hovering. Check in at 7:15 PM, then let the rounds carry you from hello to “we should hang out” by the end of the night.
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