Things to do in LA this Weekend Where you Can Meet New People [10.16-10.18]
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Spooky Collage Workshop
10.16 | 6:30 PM | Melrose Hill
Artist Julia Walck is hosting a Halloween-themed collage workshop using vintage magazines and a curated collection of spooky imagery. She'll teach you the basics before letting you cut, paste, and experiment with your own creation. You'll leave with an original, ready-to-frame piece of art, plus extra materials to take home. Wine, candy, and a Halloween playlist are included.
An Autumn Evening of Jazz & Pumpkin Painting
10.16 | 7 PM | Arts District
JIJI's Jazz Club and Slow Jamz are bringing back their annual Charlie Brown Halloween celebration, complete with pumpkin painting, live jazz, and a screening of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. The Slow Jamz Jazz Syndicate will perform music by Vince Guaraldi, the composer behind the iconic Peanuts soundtracks. Pumpkins, paint, and brushes are provided while supplies last, so all you need to bring is yourself.
Fear Factor: A Live Comedy Variety Show
10.16 | 7:30 PM | Echo Park
What better way to confront your fears than in a room full of strangers? Hosted by Ashna Yakoob and Liza Babin, this comedy-variety show brings together a lineup of LA performers, including Kylie Vincent, Eliza Dillon, Reshma Meister, John Norris, and Same Great Taste. Expect an evening of comedy, unexpected performances, and a little encouragement to face whatever scares you.
Watch a Horror Movie Inside a Barbershop
10.16 | 7:30 PM | South Gate
A barbershop isn't the most obvious place to watch a cult horror film, but that's exactly the point. Independent film series Public Domain is screening David Cronenberg's 1983 sci-fi horror classic Videodrome at La Línea, a barbershop and community arts space in South Gate. It's part of their mission to bring unconventional cinema into neighborhood spaces across Southeast LA. Admission is free.
Hear LA's Worst Dating Stories Live
10.16 | 8 PM | Hollywood
Some dates are so bad they deserve an audience. About Last Night is a live storytelling show where LA locals take the stage to share their most embarrassing dating and hookup disasters. After each story, musician Jimmy Berry turns the experience into a song on the spot. Expect painfully relatable confessions, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that whatever happened on your last date, someone probably has a worse story.
Choose from 20+ Fitness Classes at an LA Wellness Festival
10.17 | 9 AM | Hollywood
Academy LA is trading its usual nightclub programming for a day of fitness and wellness. Try your hand at yoga, Pilates, HIIT, dance, meditation, and more across 20+ mini-classes, or explore recovery experiences, local vendors, food, and giveaways. There's also a free community 5K run or 2-mile walk at 8 AM, plus bingo with over 50 prizes. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
7th Annual South Bay Witches Paddle
10.17 | 10 AM | Redondo Beach
Every October, a coven of witches trades their broomsticks for paddleboards and takes over King Harbor. The 7th Annual South Bay Witches Paddle invites costumed paddlers of all kinds to spend Saturday morning on the water, with an after-party at Riviera Mexican Cantina. It's free to participate if you bring your own board, or you can rent one for about $47. Not much of a paddler? Watching from shore is half the fun.
Learn to Mend Your Clothes Instead of Replacing Them
10.17 | 1 PM | Venice
Have a favorite shirt with a tear or a pair of pants you've been meaning to fix? Bring them to Rediscover Venice for a hands-on workshop celebrating International Repair Day. Learn practical skills like patching, hemming, and repairing small tears so you can give your clothes a longer life. The event also supports Rediscover's sustainable maker education programs for LA County youth.
One Last Dance at The Victorian
10.17 | 1:30 PM | Santa Monica
The Victorian is closing, but not before one final party. Lo Siento Tequila is bringing everyone back to the Santa Monica landmark for an all-day sendoff featuring DJs, drink specials, and a special outdoor stage with VAC. The party starts at 1:30 PM, so gather your old crew, revisit your favorite dance floor, and give The Victorian a proper goodbye.
Catch an Intimate Live Music Show in a Backyard
10.17 | 6 PM | Glassel Park
Glass Hill is celebrating its 40th show with live performances from Jimetta Rose & The Voices of Creation and Nicole McCabe/Dave Harrington. This intimate outdoor concert takes place on a hillside in Glassell Park, with the exact address revealed to ticket holders the day of the show. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and a blanket or chair, then settle in for an evening of live music. Comfortable shoes recommended.
An Intimate Evening of Shakespeare in North Hollywood
10.17 | 8 PM | North Hollywood
There's something special about experiencing Shakespeare in an intimate neighborhood theater, where you're close to the performers and surrounded by fellow theater lovers. The Porters of Hellsgate are staging As You Like It, one of Shakespeare's most beloved romantic comedies, at the Whitmore-Lindley Theatre Center. It's a lovely excuse to spend an evening enjoying live theater and supporting LA's independent arts scene. Performances continue through November 1.
Ranch Yoga & Sound Bath
10.18 | 9 AM | Topanga
Head into the hills of Topanga for a Sunday morning yoga session on a beautiful horse ranch. The experience combines an all-levels yoga flow, guided breathwork, and an outdoor sound bath, with time afterward to meet the horses and connect with fellow attendees. Yoga mats and tea are provided, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy a slower start to your Sunday.
A Halloween Puppet Show in the Park
10.18 | 9:30 & 11 AM | East Hollywood
Bob Baker Marionette Theater is bringing its Hallowe’en Spooktacular to Hollyhock House for a morning of spooky puppetry and hands-on art activities. Catch one of two outdoor performances, then stick around for family-friendly crafts led by Barnsdall Junior Art Center instructors. The event is completely free, with no RSVP required. Just show up early to claim a spot on the lawn.
Clean Up Echo Park, Then Hang Out Over Coffee
10.18 | 10 AM | Echo Park
Echo Park Trash Club is teaming up with Granada, a neighborhood café tucked inside a house in Angelino Heights, for a community cleanup. Spend part of your Sunday picking up trash around the neighborhood alongside fellow volunteers, then head to Granada for complimentary refreshments and food provided by the organizers. It's free to join and a good excuse to meet some neighbors while doing something nice for the neighborhood.
Ping Pong Tournament
10.18 | 2 PM | Highland Park
Scribble is hosting a Sunday afternoon ping pong tournament, and you're invited to compete. Whether you're a regular at the table or just want an excuse to play, stop by for some friendly competition and a chance to meet fellow players. The tournament runs from 2–5 PM, with a suggested $5 donation at the door.
Skin Contact: Wine Bar Gay Day
10.18 | 4 PM | Echo Park
The Halloween Bacchanal is bringing together wine, music, pizza, and costumes for one last daytime party of the year. Expect drink specials from Wonderwerk Wine, a DJ set by Yutaro Okamiya, pizza from Pizza Ananda, and popsicles from Sungold Ice Pops. Costumes are highly encouraged, especially if you want a shot at winning the costume contest. The festivities run from 4–9 PM.
Make a Candle in Honor of Someone You Love
10.18 | 3:30 & 6 PM | Boyle Heights
As Día de los Muertos approaches, this free candle-making workshop offers a thoughtful way to remember loved ones who have passed. Hosted in partnership with JD Sports and guided by candle maker Easton Wicks, the workshop walks you through creating your own candle while reflecting on the people and memories you want to honor. No experience needed, just a willingness to make something meaningful.
A Sunset Dance Party on Venice Beach
10.18 | 3:30 PM | Venice Beach
Trade the usual Sunday plans for an afternoon of dancing on the sand. This all-ages, substance-free ecstatic dance gathering brings DJ Yemanjo to Venice Beach for a silent disco featuring organic house, global rhythms, and live instrumental sounds. The afternoon begins with a group stretch and opening circle, followed by two hours of dancing and a closing meditation. No dance experience or choreography required, just show up ready to move.
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