Things to do in LA this Weekend Where You Can Meet New People [6.26-6.29]
A Night Market for You & Your Dog
6.26 | 6 PM | Arts District
This community night market is one of those rare events where your dog is just as welcome as you are. Browse a curated lineup of local vendors for both pups and humans, grab a coffee or drink, order something from the dog menu, and hang out while a live DJ keeps the evening going. Equal parts neighborhood hang and shopping trip, it's an easy excuse to support local businesses with your four-legged sidekick by your side.
Love isn’t Blind: A Dating Show Where the Men Can’t Speak
6.26 | 7 PM | Pico-Union
Part comedy show, part dating experiment, this interactive live event flips the script on modern dating by asking one question: what happens when the guys can't talk? Contestants compete through a series of hilarious games before the bachelorette chooses a winner for an immediate first date. Audience members are encouraged to mingle too, with relationship-status wristbands and wing people helping spark conversations throughout the night.
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A Cozy Folk Night in Venice
6.26 | 7 PM | Venice
Saba Surf Shop transforms into an intimate listening room for an evening of live folk music featuring a lineup of local artists. Grab a drink, settle into the café, and spend the night discovering new musicians in a laid-back space where the music takes center stage. It's the kind of show that feels more like hanging out in a friend's living room than a traditional concert.
Mt Moore Comedy: An Outdoor Comedy Show in Silver Lake
6.26 | 7 PM | Silver Lake
Tucked away in Silver Lake, this outdoor comedy show brings together some of LA's funniest comedians, plus the occasional variety act, for a laid-back night under the stars. The intimate setting keeps things feeling more like a backyard gathering than a comedy club, making it an easy pick for anyone looking to laugh, discover local talent, and spend a summer evening outside.
West Hollywood Walk for the Girls
6.27 | 9:30 AM | West Hollywood
Start the morning with coffee, then take a relaxed 3-mile walk through the streets of West Hollywood with a friendly community of walkers. The route begins with a stop at Boul'ange before winding through the neighborhood at an easy pace. Dogs, strollers, and dog strollers are all welcome, making this a laid-back way to get some fresh air and meet people before the rest of your weekend begins.
A Tea Blending Workshop + Sound Bath
6.27 | 11 AM | Echo Park
Spend a slow summer morning in Vista Hermosa Park crafting your own herbal tea blends before settling into a restorative outdoor sound bath. Guided by herbalist Allie Brown, you'll learn about seasonal herbs and flowers inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, sip fresh herbal teas, and end the experience with meditation while lying in the grass. Equal parts workshop and reset, it's an invitation to slow down and reconnect with nature.
A Writing Workshop + Matcha
6.27 | 5:30 PM | Los Angeles
Whether you're staring at a blank page or polishing something you've already written, this writing workshop offers a low-pressure space to share your work and get thoughtful feedback from fellow writers. Bring up to 500 words you'd like to discuss, grab a matcha, tea, or coffee, and settle in for an afternoon of conversation, creativity, and community with people who get the writing process.
333: Poetry & Jazz Night
6.27 | 6:30 PM | Arts District
Pluto's is celebrating three years of putting local writers in the spotlight with an evening of poetry, live jazz, and community. Expect performances from a lineup of featured poets and musicians, plus a room full of people who genuinely care about the local literary and arts scene. With sliding-scale tickets starting at just $5, it's an easy way to discover new voices while supporting one of LA's most thoughtful creative communities.
Silver Lake Jams
6.27 | 7:30 PM | Silver Lake
Silver Lake Jams transforms a secret outdoor venue into an intimate concert experience where live music, local art, and conversation all share the spotlight. Expect performances from three emerging artists, live painting, an open bar, snacks, and a crowd that's genuinely there to meet new people. The location stays under wraps until the event, adding a little mystery to one of LA's most community-focused live music nights.
Live Music + World Cup at Tom Bergin's
6.27 | 8 PM | Mid-Wilshire
Tom Bergin's is packing a little bit of everything into one night: live bands, DJs, broadcasts of two FIFA World Cup matches, cheap drinks, and a raffle filled with prizes, all inside one of LA's oldest bars. Grab a drink, catch the games, then head to the back room for live music, where the cover supports a local independent short film. With so much happening under one roof, it's an easy place to spend a Saturday night and strike up conversations with new people.
Abbot Kinney One: The Best Mile You'll Ever Run
6.28 | 8 AM | Venice
For one morning, Abbot Kinney belongs to runners, walkers, neighbors, and everyone in between. Whether you're racing for a personal best, jogging your first mile, or cheering from the sidelines, this event has a heat for every pace, including one for dogs. Expect thousands of people, a festive atmosphere, and plenty of nearby pop-ups and activations to explore before or after the race. Even if you're not running, it's one of those community events that's simply fun to be around.
CicLAvia: Leimert Park meets Expo Park
6.28 | 9 AM | Leimert Park/Expo Park
For one day, the streets between Leimert Park and Expo Park belong to people instead of cars. Walk, bike, skate, roller skate, jog, or simply wander at your own pace while exploring the route and the neighborhoods along the way. Whether you're covering the whole course or just stopping by for an hour, CicLAvia is one of the best excuses to experience LA from a completely different perspective.
Sunday Social Market
6.28 | 9 AM | Mar Vista
This new weekly market brings together local vendors, music, drinks, and a neighborhood crowd just steps from the Mar Vista Farmers Market. Browse small businesses, discover local makers, and spend a laid-back Sunday morning shopping with a coffee or drink in hand. Free to attend and dog-friendly, it's the kind of stop that's easy to add to your weekend routine.
Summer Pool Sessions: A Social Pool Party
6.28 | 1 PM | Hollywood
If you've been looking for a pool party where people actually talk to each other, this is probably it. Think of it less like a party and more like getting invited to someone's really good summer hang. Spend the afternoon at Palihotel Hollywood with DJs, cold drinks, complimentary goodies, and a crowd that's genuinely interested in meeting people. Come solo or bring a friend. The whole point is leaving with a few more.
Paws for a Cause: Pack Walk & Community Day
6.28 | 5 PM | Playa Vista
Bring your pup for a community walk through Playa Vista led by professional trainers from Alpha One Canine Academy, who'll share leash walking tips and canine behavior insights before the group heads out. Afterward, everyone gathers at LOQUI for food, drinks, dog treats, and a laid-back hang where 30% of purchases support MaeDay Rescue. All dogs are welcome, including shy and reactive pups, making this a feel-good outing for both humans and their four-legged friends.
An Anything-Can-Happen Variety Show
6.28 | 6 PM | Glendale
Part open mic, part talent show, part beautiful chaos, this variety show celebrates just about every kind of creative expression imaginable. Audience members can put their name in for a chance to perform, making every show completely different from the last. Whether you're there to watch, perform, or simply see what happens next, expect an evening of unexpected talent, live music, and a crowd that loves cheering on creative risk-takers.
A Rare Shakespeare-Era Thriller
6.28 | 8:30 PM | East Hollywood
The Porters of Hellsgate bring Arden of Faversham to the stage, a gripping Elizabethan drama attributed in part to William Shakespeare. When a wealthy landowner stands between his wife and her lover, the pair set a dangerous murder plot into motion, pulling reluctant accomplices and hired killers into a web of deceit. Filled with betrayal, ambition, and escalating tension, it's a rare chance to experience one of the era's lesser-known but most compelling tragedies.
Sunset Soundbath & Guided Intention-Setting
6.28 | 6:30 PM | Elysian Park
Perched above Elysian Park with sweeping sunset views, this outdoor gathering invites you to slow down before the week ahead. Settle in for an immersive sound bath featuring Tibetan singing bowls, ambient soundscapes, and nature sounds, then transition into guided journaling and intention-setting with an optional sharing circle. Bring a blanket, find a spot overlooking the city, and let the sunset do the rest.
Join a Summer Cornhole League at a Brewery
Starts 6.29 | Lincoln Heights | Every Monday
This might be the most low-pressure sport ever invented. Grab a drink, throw some bags, laugh when you miss the board completely, and meet a bunch of people doing the exact same thing. Most players join solo, and we'll mix in weekly themes to keep things interesting because...it's cornhole. We have to spice it up somehow. It's the perfect Monday night excuse to get out of the house and meet some new people.
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