Things to do in LA This Weekend Where you can Meet New People [7.31-8.2]
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Open Mic Night at a Wine Bar
7.31 | 6 PM | Culver City
Whether you're ready to perform or just want to cheer on local talent, Sabina Soundcheck is a welcoming open mic for musicians, comedians, poets, actors, and more. Grab a glass of wine, settle in, and discover your next favorite local artist in an intimate neighborhood setting.
An Afternoon of Poetry and Reflection
7.31 | 6 PM | South Pasadena
This thoughtful writing workshop invites you to explore memory, identity, joy, grief, and transformation through poetry. Hosted by Poetry for the Masses at Burden of Proof, it's a welcoming space for writers of every experience level to slow down, reflect, and create alongside a community of fellow creatives.
founders tea vol ii
7.31 | 8 PM | Los Angeles
If you're the kind of person who hosts gatherings, starts creative projects, or dreams up new ways to bring people together, this intimate evening is for you. Meet fellow organizers, artists, founders, and creatives over tea and conversation as you exchange ideas and explore what it takes to create thoughtful, lasting community in Los Angeles.
Deep Dive: A dance Party you can Swim To
7.31 | 8 PM | Hollywood
The Hollywood Roosevelt's iconic Tropicana Pool stays open after dark for an evening of cocktails, carefully curated music, and late-night swims. With DJs selected alongside In Sheep's Clothing and one of LA's most recognizable backdrops, it's a great excuse to experience a classic Hollywood summer night.
Tragedy + Time = A Dark Comedy Show
7.31 | 9:30 PM | Silver Lake
Some comics joke about dating. These comics joke about trauma. Tragedy + Time is a stand-up show where deeply personal stories become sharp, cathartic comedy. Celebrating its one-year anniversary, this lineup proves that sometimes the funniest material comes from the worst experiences.
Project Glute Camp: Group Hike
8.1 | 9 AM | Hollywood
Start your morning with fresh air, movement, and good conversation on this free community hike through Runyon Canyon. Hosted by Project Glute Camp, it's designed to bring women together through fitness, personal growth, and community, whether you're coming with friends or showing up solo.
Read and Yap in the Park
8.1 | 11 AM | Santa Monica
Bring the book you're currently reading and spend a few quiet hours reading alongside fellow book lovers at Tongva Park. There's no assigned reading and no discussion required, just a relaxed afternoon outdoors with a welcoming community that appreciates a good story and a little fresh air.
Beach County Night at Perry’s
8.1 | 3 PM | Santa Monica
If you've ever wondered what country music sounds like with an ocean breeze and an EDM drop, this is your answer. Perry's Beach hosts an outdoor concert that blends both worlds into one unexpectedly fun summer night.
KCRW Summer Nights at CAAM
8.1 | 7 PM | Exposition Park
Spend a summer evening at the California African American Museum with DJs from KCRW and Black House Radio, after-hours access to the galleries, food trucks, and a beer garden. Part museum night, part outdoor dance party, it's one of LA's best free ways to spend a Saturday in Exposition Park.
A Comedy Paint and Sip for Pet Lovers
8.1 | 7 PM | Boyle Heights
Bring a photo of your pet and leave with a custom painted portrait, even if you've never picked up a paintbrush before. This Boyle Heights paint-and-sip pairs step-by-step instruction with live comedy, making it just as much about laughing and meeting people as it is about creating something you'll actually want to hang on your wall.
Gratitude Group + Sunday Funday at Elysian Park
8.2 | 10 AM | Elysian Park
Start the morning with a guided sound bath and gratitude journaling, then stick around as the park turns into a casual community hangout with a DJ, pizza, games, and nonalcoholic drinks. Bring a blanket, come solo or with friends, and stay for as much or as little of the day as you'd like.
A Sunday Morning Mahjong Social
8.2 | 10 AM | Long Beach
East Never Loses is bringing its welcoming mahjong community to Long Beach with a new monthly gathering at Good Time, a neighborhood café built around connection. Whether you're a regular player or just looking for a social way to spend your morning, expect open play, good conversation, and plenty of opportunities to meet new people over a few rounds of mahjong.
Coffee and Chill
8.2 | 10 AM | Venice
Start your Sunday with a workout, then settle into a morning of cold plunges, saunas, coffee, and recovery in Colony Venice's backyard oasis. Along with wellness activations and plenty of healthy bites and drinks to sample, it's an easy place to spend a few hours recharging and meeting people who enjoy an active lifestyle.
Temple Art Market
8.2 | 12 PM | Echo Park
Spend your Sunday browsing handmade goods, original artwork, and unique finds from local artists and makers. It's a chance to meet the people behind the work, support small businesses, and discover pieces you won't find in a typical shop.
Gather & Bloom: A Community Bouquet Workshop
8.2 | 2:30 PM | Larchmont
Slow down for an afternoon of flowers, creativity, and conversation at this intimate bouquet-making workshop hosted with Larchmont Village Florist. Learn to build your own arrangement while sharing snacks, meeting new people, and enjoying a relaxed afternoon centered around making something beautiful together.
Dance Party Meets Neighborhood Hangout
8.2 | 3 PM | Arts District
Looking for a new third place? This free Arts District dance party brings together DJs, pool tables, arcade games, tarot readers, tattoo artists, piercers, food vendors, and plenty of people looking to hang out. Come with friends or show up solo. It's the kind of night where striking up a conversation feels easy.
A Country-Themed Wellness Day at the Ranch
8.2 | 4 PM | Sunland
Trade the city for a day on LA's last working western ranch. Ranch Reset brings together cold plunges, beginner-friendly line dancing and country swing lessons, horses, wellness activations, and a community of people who don't mind swapping hiking boots for cowboy boots. It's equal parts recovery, movement, and country fun.
Use code: NEXTFUN20 for a discount at checkout.
A Paint and Sip for Women in Echo Park
8.2 | 4 PM | Echo Park
Spend Sunday afternoon painting, sipping, and meeting other women at this relaxed creative social. Hosted at Pitfire Pizza in Echo Park, it's designed for conversation over artistic talent, making it an easy way to try something new and leave with both a painting and a few new connections.
Free Community Yoga Class
8.2 | 7 PM | West Adams
End your weekend with a free, beginner-friendly vinyasa class inside All Power Books. Through breathwork, meditation, and movement, the session is designed to create space for healing and connection in a welcoming community setting. Just bring a mat or blanket, some water, and an open mind.
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