Solo-Friendly Events Happening in LA This Weekend [10.24-10.26]
World Series Sessions at the Penmar
10.24 | 4 PM | Venice
The Penmar is turning its Sunset Sessions into World Series Sessions, showing Game 1 on the Jumbotron with full sound. Come early for music, food and drink specials, and a lively local crowd. It’s free to join and perfect for Dodger fans looking to cheer, mingle, and make new friends while soaking up the game-day energy.
Intro Pottery Class: Matcha Bowl Ceramics Class
10.24 | 6 PM | Downtown LA
Spend an afternoon getting creative in a cozy DTLA art studio while learning to hand build your own matcha bowl. A skilled ceramicist will guide you through each step, no experience needed. It’s a relaxed, hands-on class where you can unwind, chat with others, and leave feeling accomplished, with your finished piece ready for pickup a few weeks later.
Fourth Fridays
10.24 | 6 PM | Long Beach
Fourth Fridays is back with a Halloween twist. From 6–9pm, stroll through local shops, enjoy live entertainment, and join the Boo-tiful Business Battle by voting for your favorite storefront. It’s a lively neighborhood night perfect for exploring, mingling, and meeting new people while soaking up festive small-business energy.
Girls Who Build: Make a Magazine Rack
10.24 | 6:30 PM | Mid City
Looking for a hands-on Friday night? Join @polishedgrapes at Rediscover MidCity for a beginner woodworking workshop where you’ll craft a wooden and fabric magazine rack. It’s a relaxed, gender-inclusive space perfect for anyone new to tools and eager to learn. Come solo, get creative, and leave with something you made—and maybe a new friend too.
About Last Night Story Telling
10.24 | 7:30 PM | Hollywood
Bad dates make the best stories! About Last Night is back in LA for an evening of hilarious, no-filter storytelling about dating disasters and hookups gone wrong. Hosted at The Three Clubs, it’s the perfect spot to grab a drink, laugh with strangers, and maybe even swap your own wild tale. A fun, sex-positive night that makes meeting new people effortless.
Game Night with Power & Pulse
10.24 | 7:30 PM | Downtown LA
Game Night is where friendly competition meets easy conversation. Whether you love board games, card games, or just want to laugh with new people, it’s the perfect low-pressure evening to connect. Come solo or with friends, grab a drink, and join a table, by the end of the night, you’ll have new favorites, both in games and people.
Costume Run + Coffee Rave
10.25 | 8 AM | Venice
Join Circular Library and @nowhere.running for a Halloween Costume Run and Coffee Rave on Abbot Kinney. Start your morning with good energy, coffee, music, and a fun crowd that loves to move. Whether you come solo or with friends, it’s a great way to meet active, like-minded people and kick off Halloween weekend in style.
Griefy Walk in the Park
10.25 | 10 AM | Beverly Hills
Join @agrieflikemine and @sorryforyourlosscards for a peaceful walk through @treepeople_org, created for anyone navigating grief in any form. It’s a gentle, grounding way to connect with others who understand, take a breath in nature, and find comfort in shared presence. A meaningful morning for reflection, healing, and new connections.
Saturday Soul: a morning of music and connection
10.25 | 10:30 AM | Santa Monica
Saturday Soul at MUD/WTR Gather is part concert, part community recharge—a place to feel more alive. Expect live music, powerful performances, and soulful surprises that remind you we’re all in this together. It’s the kind of event where strangers turn into friends, laughter meets reflection, and everyone leaves lighter. Families welcome, good vibes guaranteed.
Group Hike & Trail Cleanup
10.25 | 12 PM | Elysian Park
Join We Explore Earth for a guided hike and cleanup at Elysian Park, blending nature, service, and community. It’s a welcoming way to meet like-minded people while giving back to local lands. After the cleanup, stick around for workshops, yoga, music, and an outdoor movie—an easygoing day of connection, movement, and meaning.
matinees on the mountain
10.25 | 3 PM | Mt. Wilson
Spend a Saturday afternoon at Mount Wilson Observatory for a one-of-a-kind movie experience high above the city. Enjoy classic sci-fi and vintage silent films with live organ accompaniment, explore the grounds, and grab a bite at the Cosmic Café. It’s a cozy, creative outing that draws film lovers, curious minds, and anyone looking to share a memorable afternoon with new people.
Chill Vibes Storytelling Open Mic
10.25 | 1 PM | Silver Lake
A cozy Saturday night open mic where stories take the spotlight. Hosted by Erica Blumfield and Jen Curcio, this free weekly event keeps things laid-back and full of heart. Whether you’re sharing or just listening, it’s a great place to connect with creative folks and hear something real. Come early, grab a spot, and settle in for an evening of storytelling and community.
Record Store Meetup on Melrose
10.26 | 11 AM | Melrose
Put on your walking shoes and join a guided stroll through Melrose Ave’s musical past with @lostrecordstores. It’s the perfect Sunday plan for music lovers who want to meet new people while geeking out over LA’s record store history. The walk ends at @on.maritime, where everyone can hang out, relax, and maybe even dig through a few crates together.
Spooktober Sketch
10.26 | 11 AM | Hollywood
A Halloween hang like no other featuring music, plants, art, and community. Hosted at Fountain Community Gardens, this daytime gathering invites guests to sketch, share desserts, and meet other creative souls. Come solo or with friends, bring a costume, and enjoy a relaxed mix of art, conversation, and festive fun.
FLOOFY FALL FEST
10.26 | 11 AM | Downtown LA
Celebrate spooky season with Cleo&Hooman and @prettygoodboy.la at Floofy Fall Fest at The Row in DTLA. This free, dog-friendly event features trick-or-treating for pups, costume contests, and pet vendors galore. It’s a laid-back afternoon where dog lovers can mingle, shop, and enjoy fall festivities together, perfect for meeting fellow pet parents and their four-legged friends.
Community Flea Market
10.26 | 12 PM | Sherman Oaks
Stoop Sale is back with a fresh lineup of women-owned vendors, live music, and easygoing LA energy. It’s the perfect Sunday plan to browse local goods, meet creative people, and discover something special. Come solo and leave with new finds and maybe a few new friends.
Closet Sale with Outfit Repeater
10.26 | 2 PM | Silver Lake
Outfit Repeater is the pop-up closet sale where LA’s most stylish folks sell their secondhand gems, and the vibe’s as good as the finds. This Sunday at @theblackcatla, expect curated racks, great drinks, and an easy crowd to chat with. Perfect for solo shoppers who love fashion, people-watching, and meeting kindred style spirits.
Brewery Artwalk
10.25 & 10.26 | Lincoln Heights
The Brewery ArtWalk is a free open studio weekend where over 100 resident artists invite you into their creative spaces in Lincoln Heights. It’s the perfect mix of art, conversation, and community, with ceramics, sculptures, and paintings to explore. Come solo, meet local artists, and connect with fellow art lovers while enjoying good food and even better inspiration.
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