Solo-Friendly Events To Go To This Weekend [9.20 - 9.22]
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Fun with friends
9.20 | 7 PM | Palms
The next ‘Fun with Friends’ social mixer is this Friday, 9/20, from 7-10pm at Oldfield's Liquor Room. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and join a vibrant community. Don’t miss out on a night of socializing and connecting with friendly faces!
Host: @palmssocialclub
Happy Hour + Oysters
9.21 | 5 PM | West Hollywood
Buy a @peroniusa cocktail at The Bar Next Store and get FREE oysters from The Lonely Oyster! This cozy bar has a vintage vibe, delicious cocktails, and the oysters are a perfect bonus. With great food and drinks in an intimate setting, it's the perfect spot to meet new people and spark conversations.
Host: @barnextdoor_ + @the_lonely_oyster
Interactive Dating Show
9.21 | 7 PM | Arts District
This event is a unique mix of matchmaking, a dating game show, and the stock exchange. Before the main event, 50 participants will join a speed dating session, and from there, 4 new matches will be chosen to compete on stage. The couples will go through rounds testing their compatibility, while the audience buys and sells stock (with fake money) based on their performance. The couple with the highest value stock and the audience member with the best portfolio will win a prize. Get ready for a fun, interactive, and chaotic show!
Host: @thenextfunthing + @getloveinla
Community + Coffee
9.22 | 9 AM | Malibu
Join Sunny Day Co for coffee, matcha, pastries, and music with stunning Pacific Ocean views. It’s a great way to start your day among friendly people. After the event, explore Malibu and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Host: @_sunnyday.co
Mental Health Hike + Fundraiser
9.22 | 10 AM | Malibu
Join a hike in Malibu this Sunday, 9/22 at 10AM at Will Rogers State Historic Park to support Suicide Prevention Month. This event promotes mental health while raising funds for @hopefortheday, a nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health education. RSVP via the link in their bio—free to join or donate. All proceeds go to charity.
Host: @goodactive_org
Gratitude Group
9.22 | 11 AM | Highland Park
Join the last summer Gratitude Group gathering this Sunday, 11am-3:30pm at @delaplayamusic / @barnonhlp. De La Playa is a cool new venue/record store/non-alcoholic bar in Highland Park. Expect mindfulness meditation and deep listening to ambient/jazz records at 11:30am, followed by journaling, mocktails, food vendors, board games, and soul records. Plus, @fremontbrewing will offer an N/A beer tasting. Free entry, no RSVP needed!
Host: @adamgoesham + @delaplayamusic
Record Store Meetup
9.22 | 12 PM | Orange
Our friends from the Record Store Meetup are hosting their first event in Orange County! Join them at @residentvinyl & @leftofthedialrecords in Orange for a fun day of music and new connections. It's a great solo activity—explore amazing records, meet fellow music lovers, and discover new favorites at your own pace!
Host: @recordstoremeetup
Oktoberfest at Benny Boy
9.20-9.22 | Lincoln Heights
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndls! Oktoberfest returns to Benny Boy for our annual 3-day celebration filled with German style beers, live music, meaty eats, stein holding competitions, a vintage VW car show, brewskis,Keg Bowling, and of course, weenie dog races on Sunday.
Host: @bennyboybrewing
Gathering Clouds (happening next weekend)
9.28- 9.29 | Los Angeles
Gathering Clouds is a vibrant gallery showcasing local artists through traditional and cutting-edge media like AR and VR. Guests can interact with art via Cloud Cards and capture moments with disposable cameras. With delicious hors d'oeuvres from Gritz n Wafflez and drinks, it’s a great solo outing to meet people, enjoy diverse art, and engage in lively conversations.
Host: @gatheringclouds