Solo-Friendly Events Happening in Los Angeles This Weekend [9.19-9.21]
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Dealbreakers: An interactive Dating Show
9.27 | 7 PM | Hollywood (happening next weekend but get your tickets now)
On September 27 (National Singles Day), The Next Fun Thing presents DealBreakers, the interactive dating show hosted by comedian Jared Freid (Netflix’s 37 & Single). Watch as four of LA’s most eligible singles are pitched on stage by their best friends to a crowd of 150+ singles. But the audience isn’t just watching, they’re part of the show. Using custom event tech, single audience members can signal interest in the singles on stage, and three lucky hopefuls will be pulled into outrageous “dealbreaker” challenges until one match remains. The rest of the audience votes to help crown the final choice. Add in cocktails, comedy, and a post-show singles mixer, and you’ve got a one-night-only spectacle you won’t want to miss.
Jazz and Poetry Lounge
9.19 | 7 PM | Downtown LA
JIJI’s teams up with Poetry Peace LA for a night where sax riffs and spoken word entwine like smoke in a low-lit lounge. The monthly Tea Lounge transforms into a Jazz & Poetry sanctuary, with performances by @kabwasa_ and @gengis_don curating a rhythm both intimate and electric. At PS Studio in DTLA, strangers sink into cushions, teacups in hand, as verses and melodies weave the kind of communal spell that makes the city feel softer, slower, and deeply alive.
Intuitive Tarot For Writers
9.19 | 7 PM | Long Beach
12th House hosts a workshop where tarot meets typewriter, inviting writers to outwit their own blocks with the help of intuition. Guided by @linesolavender, participants draw cards not for fortunes but for prompts, unlocking stories that hide beneath the surface. Pens, laptops, or napkins—bring whatever you write on—and settle in with bottomless tea. It’s part craft circle, part mystic séance, and wholly a reminder that inspiration often prefers to arrive through the side door.
Love Isn’t Blind
9.19 | 8 PM | Downtown LA
Love Isn’t Blind flips the dating show script with a mischievous twist: men compete for one bachelorette without uttering a word. Instead, they stumble, strut, and scheme through a gauntlet of games that reveal more than small talk ever could. Hosted by Allison Goldberg, the night crescendos with the dramatic unveiling of voices—one final reveal before the winning pair heads straight to the bar for a first date in real time. It’s absurd, flirtatious, and irresistibly watchable.
The Morning Show…at Night
9.19 | 10 PM | Franklin Village
The Morning Show at Night! flips the AM talk show on its head, serving sketches, characters, and improvised interviews after dark. Hosted by Katie Roletto and Justin Page, the parody news desk welcomes comedians with credits from SNL, Dropout TV, and Comedy Central, all riffing on celebrity gossip, community spotlights, and even cooking segments. It’s equal parts satire and spectacle, a late-night wake-up call that turns the banality of morning TV into something deliriously unhinged.
Oktoberfest Weekend at Benny Boy Brewing
9.19-9.21 | Lincoln Heights
Benny Boy Brewing turns Oktoberfest into a three-day carnival of beer, bratwurst, and Bavarian bravado. From stein-holding showdowns to keg bowling and even a weenie dog race, the weekend is equal parts spectacle and suds. Food trucks keep plates piled with pretzels, pizza, and smoky BBQ while bands and accordion duos fuel the revelry. With free entry, flowing taps, and endless reasons to shout “prost,” it’s the kind of marathon that transforms strangers into drinking buddies by night’s end.
Hike Club Meet Up
9.20 | 9 AM | Griffith Park
The Beacon Hill Fern Canyon Loop is a 3.5-mile climb that trades city streets for fern-lined canyons and creek crossings. Starting at 9 AM, hikers trace a winding dirt road that unfurls into views of the San Gabriels, downtown’s skyline, and—on clear days—Mount Baldy in the distance. The trail’s rhythm balances steady ascent with lush green interludes, culminating at Beacon Hill’s summit. It’s a moderate trek, best armed with water, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and a willingness to be surprised by LA’s wild side. Link in bio to RSVP!
Link to RSVP.
Swim & Social X Coastal House
9.20 | 9 AM | Hermosa Beach
Swim & Social teams up with Coastal House for a sunrise ritual that feels equal parts baptism and boutique. Brave the chill of an ocean dip, then thaw with coffee among fellow dawn-seekers who prefer saltwater over snooze buttons. The morning crescendos with a first look at the new Meet Us by the Coast drop—where sandy hair meets curated style. It’s equal measures community, caffeine, and coastal cool, perfect for those who collect mornings like postcards.
Plant Care Saturday School
9.20 | 9 AM | Echo Park
Saturday School returns at A Good Used Book, where bagels and botany collide in the most charming way. Tomorrow Bagel fuels the morning with chewy perfection, while Urban Tropicals leads a hands-on primer in plant propagation—snipping, rooting, and coaxing green life into new beginnings. It’s equal parts carb-fueled seminar and leafy laboratory, drawing bibliophiles, plant parents, and curious city-dwellers eager to cultivate knowledge and community in one cozy corner.
Book Swap with the Ladies of Los Angeles
9.20 | 11 AM | Sherman Oaks
At this book swap in Sherman Oaks, readers gather not just to trade novels but to trade stories—of obsessions, guilty pleasures, and half-finished trilogies. Hosted by Uzma (Moderator of the Ladies of Los Angeles Group), with blind book picks and Kindle treasures courtesy of Taylor, it’s a literary lottery where strangers become co-conspirators in fandom. Expect conversation that zigzags from dragons to romances, with the kind of serendipity only a shuffle of books and personalities can provide.
The Witching Harvest Market
9.20 | 4 PM | Glendale
Witches’ Magick Market conjures its autumnal equinox gathering with over 25 vendors offering potions, charms, and mystical wares. Beyond the stalls, an interactive altar and public ritual invite guests to slip into the spirit of the season, blurring the line between shopping and ceremony. Free and open to all—dogs included—the market transforms into a spellbinding bazaar where seekers, skeptics, and the simply curious can mingle under the shifting light of fall.
Big Deck Energy *A comedy show*
9.20 | 7 PM | Silver Lake
Big Deck Energy returns to Silver Lake, where raw fish meets raw punchlines on the back deck of a sushi joint. For just five bucks, the night serves up sashimi alongside sharp sets from Colin Stanley, Charlie James, Ruby Karp, Madi Hart, Aly Dixon, and Subhah Agarwal, all corralled by host Hope Carew. It’s comedy al fresco: intimate, irreverent, and fueled by drinks that make the jokes hit harder. Think neighborhood hangout with a killer lineup and miso soup for the soul.
Silver Lake Jams
9.20 | 7:30 PM | Silver Lake
September Jams is less a concert than a curated collision of strangers who leave as neighbors, stitched together by shared bites, beats, and banter. Three indie acts soundtrack the evening while Ceci’s Italian spreads across tables, chased by an open bar ranging from craft beer to sake. Between tarot readings and smoke breaks, the night unfurls into an afterparty at Melody Wine Bar. It’s Silverlake distilled: convivial, eclectic, and intimate—making the city feel smaller, one song at a time.
Sunday B*RUN*ch Club
9.21 | 10 AM | Venice
Sunday Runday laces up with New Balance to turn Abbot Kinney into a runner’s block party. The morning kicks off with a group run, then drifts into a bRUNch powered by Yeastie Boys bagels and the beats of @j33vois. Think sneaker demos, giveaways, and the rare joy of sweating alongside strangers who quickly become teammates. It’s Venice at its most kinetic: part workout, part street festival, all good vibes pulsing down the boulevard.
Community Walking Meditation
9.21 | 10 AM | Echo Park
One Down Dog invites the community to Echo Park Lake for a Fall Equinox Walking Meditation led by Magnolia Yang Sao Yia. Rooted in Buddhist tradition, the walk becomes both soulful and sole-ful—an exploration of land, lineage, and presence. Participants move slowly, listening to layered histories of indigenous origins, immigrant stories, and resilient communities, while reflecting on their own place within them. It’s a seasonal reset: honoring the past, grounding in the present, and stepping intentionally toward a mindful future.
Coffee Fest LA Pop-Up
9.21 | 11 AM | Echo Park
Coffee Fest LA Pop-Up brews the perfect Sunday cocktail of caffeine, culture, and curiosity. Hosted by Pour and Pulse in Echo Park, the day unfolds with DJs spinning, tarot readers divining, and local vendors tempting with treasures. A DIY charm bar invites playful crafting between sips of coffee, matcha, or something stronger from the cocktail list. Arrive early—the first 50 guests score gift bags worth over $100—then linger as the vibe shifts from morning buzz to golden-hour glow.
Bootleg Boogie Nights
9.21 | 4 PM | Arts District
Bootleg Boogie Dance channels Studio 54 at Boomtown Brewery, inviting disco dreamers and denim-clad revelers to sparkle under the mirror ball. The 21st night of September becomes a fevered flashback of bell bottoms, boots, and glitter-slicked grooves. Dressing up is encouraged. Expect sequins, sweat, and the kind of joy that lingers like a chorus stuck on repeat.
Sunset Sail & Adventure
9.21 | 5 PM | Marina Del Rey
Set sail from Marina del Rey on a 58-foot monohull for a Sunday escape that reframes the city from the waterline. Guided by Venice-based therapist and outdoor guide Nick Sharp, this community voyage blends calm seas with quiet reflection, reminding Angelenos that we are nature, too. It’s equal parts meditation and adventure: skyline views, salt air, and shared stillness. Proceeds benefit SB Bliss and their youth nautical school, making this sail both restorative and purposeful.
New Fall Equinox Movement
9.21 | 6 PM | Elysian Park
Days Like This gathers under the Virgo new moon in Elysian Park for a ritual equal parts grounding and release. On the lawn, strangers become companions through meditation, movement, journaling, and quiet reflection—each act a small surrender to the shift of seasons. It’s less about mysticism than about carving out space to exhale, recalibrate, and connect. For $10 and an open mind, you leave lighter, with both lungs and notebook a little fuller. Send them a DM for the link to RSVP.
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