Things to do in LA This Weekend Where You Can Meet New People [7.24-7.26]
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Featured Event: Let’s Make A Date!: An interactive Dating Show
7.25 | 7 PM | Arts District
Four singles take the stage, but the audience plays just as big a role. Heart someone through the event app and, if you're a strong match, you could be called on stage to compete for a date. Rather stay in your seat? Vote throughout the show, help shape the outcome, then stick around for a singles mixer where you can explore your own compatibility matches.
Ola Beach Tennis Off-Sand
7.24 | 6 PM | Venice
You don't have to play beach tennis to join this summer party. OLA is bringing its community together for an evening at The Waterfront in Santa Monica with a live DJ, discounted drinks and bites, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people. Expect a relaxed beachside crowd and an easy way to spend a Friday night.
MT Moore Comedy's Summer Slam
7.24 | 7 PM | Silver Lake
Host: @mtmoorecomedy
If you're looking fo a straightforward comedy night, Summer Slam delivers a lineup of stand-up in an intimate setting with a lively crowd. Grab a drink, settle in, and spend the evening laughing alongside a room full of fellow comedy fans.
Micah’s Night Market 1 year Anniversary
7.24 | 7:30 PM | Frogtown
Micah's Market is celebrating its first anniversary with an evening of live music, wine, local vendors, and an open jam session for musicians. Whether you come with friends or on your own, it's designed to be an easy place to linger, meet people, and enjoy a laid-back Friday night. Kids and dogs are welcome, too.
Hardy Party Variety Show
7.24 | 7:30 PM | Hollywood
Hardy Party is a monthly comedy variety show at the Improv featuring stand-up, drag performances, and live music all in one night. This month's show is also collecting donations for families affected by recent ICE enforcement, making it an easy way to enjoy a night out while supporting a meaningful cause.
About Last Night: Dating Disaster Stories!
7.24 | 8 PM | Hollywood
Everyone has a bad date story. A few brave Angelenos are willing to tell theirs on stage. About Last Night is a live storytelling show where locals share their funniest, most awkward dating and hookup mishaps, turning secondhand embarrassment into a room full of laughter. Featuring live music by Jimmy Berry.
Run, Recover, and Take the Ice Bath Challenge
7.25 | 8:30 AM | West Hollywood
Start your Saturday with a community run, then cool off with guided ice baths as you try to earn a spot in the #6MinuteClub. The rest of the morning includes Pilates classes, self-care sessions, a wellness marketplace, live DJ, and plenty of opportunities to meet people who are just as into recovery as they are fitness.
A Guided Hike for Meeting New People
7.25 | 10 AM | Griffith Park
This isn't just a hike. Hike & Hang combines a Griffith Park walk with facilitated conversations designed to help strangers actually connect. Most people come solo, making it an easy, low-pressure way to spend a Sunday morning, get outside, and leave with a few new faces in your phone.
Los Angeles Record Fair
7.25 | 12 PM | Arts District
Arts District Brewing is filling up with record dealers, local artists, vintage clothing vendors, and DJs spinning vinyl all afternoon. Whether you're hunting for a rare find or just browsing with a drink in hand, it's an easy Saturday stop for music lovers and crate diggers alike.
Swap Craft Supplies With Local Creatives
7.25 | 12 PM | Redondo Beach
That embroidery kit you never finished might be exactly what someone else has been looking for. Bring your gently used art and craft supplies to this free community swap, then browse materials, trade ideas, and meet fellow creatives at Veterans Park. Anything left over gets donated or saved for the next swap, so nothing goes to waste.
Intro to Tarot: A Two Hour Workshop
7.25 | 1 PM | Lincoln Heights
Curious about tarot but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly, two-hour workshop will guide you through the foundational elements of tarot reading in a welcoming, hands-on environment. You’ll learn core card meanings, practice reading for yourself and others, and discover simple, effective study techniques to deepen your practice at home.
July chess Social and Mitsi
7.25 | 8 PM | Chinatown
Trade your usual game night for an evening of chess at Mitsi, a newly opened cocktail lounge with indoor and outdoor spaces. Players of every skill level are welcome, whether you're looking to play one game or stay all night. Add live music and plenty of conversation, and it's one of the more relaxed social events of the weekend.
Superbloom Park Takes Over the Santa Monica Bluffs
7.26 | 10:30 AM | Santa Monica
Spend the day on the Santa Monica bluffs with breathwork, Qi Gong, DJ sets, and a live piano and Chinese zither sound bath. Hosted as part of the COAST event, Superbloom Park is a free, drop-in space where you can slow down, enjoy the music, and recharge with ocean views and complimentary iced tea.
A Wellness Pop-Up in DTLA
7.26 | 11 AM | Downtown LA
This DTLA warehouse event blends wellness, music, food, and community into one afternoon. Your ticket includes a spa package worth over $100, plus tarot readings, jaw and facial sculpting, hair braiding, local vendors, global food, and wellness activations. It's an easy excuse to spend a Sunday trying something new and meeting people along the way.
Summer Pool Sessions: A social Pool Party
7.26 | 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.
Manilla Sounds: A Filipino Disco at Benny Boy Brewing
7.26 | 4 PM | Lincoln Heights
Benny Boy's backyard turns into a neighborhood dance party with Manila Sound, a Filipino American creative collective celebrating music, food, and culture. Expect DJs spinning Original Pilipino Music alongside modern favorites, Filipino food vendors, local makers, and plenty of room to dance with a crowd that feels more like a community than a party.
A Community Jazz Jam in the Park
7.26 | 5 PM | El Sereno
Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and spend your Sunday at El Sereno Recreation Center for a free community jazz jam. The Going Outside Band kicks things off before opening the stage to anyone who wants to play or sing. Even if you're just there to listen, it's a relaxed way to enjoy live music with the neighborhood.
Enjoy Yourself: A Pop-Up Dance Party
7.26 | 6 PM | Silver Lake
A hidden spot in Silver Lake transforms into an open-air dance floor for an evening of disco, funk, soul, Latin, house, and more. The exact location is shared with RSVPs the morning of, creating a laid-back community gathering where you can dance for hours or simply bring a blanket and enjoy the music.
The Witching Hour Poetry Show & Open Mic
7.26 | 7 PM | Glendale
Poets, storytellers, and curious listeners are all welcome at this intimate evening of spoken word. Watch local writers take the stage, or sign up for the open mic and share your own work. Whether you're performing or simply soaking it all in, it's a thoughtful way to end the weekend.
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