Things to do in LA this weekend Where You Can Meet New People [9.11-9.13]
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Writing Gets Lonely: Open Writing Studio
9.11 | 1 PM | Echo Park
Bring whatever you’re working on to Heavy Manners Library for two quiet hours of writing alongside other writers. Manuscripts, screenplays, articles, half-finished ideas, it all counts. There are no prompts or structured exercises, just a place to sit down, focus, and write in good company.
Tacos & Live Music Under the Canyon Sky
9.11 | 6 PM | Arcadia
Spend Friday evening at historic Adams Pack Station, where a different band plays every week under the canyon sky. This week, catch the Ukulele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere alongside tacos from Madre Maíz, cold beer, and the station’s resident donkeys. The event is free and family-friendly.
Live Music Inside a Historic Hollywood Recording Studio
9.11 | 7:30 PM | Hollywood
NIGHTPOP/UP transforms Boulevard Recording into an intimate night of live music, cocktails, and mingling. Catch performances from JENTL, Bommy Tahama, and special guests, dress up for the glam theme, and leave with a complimentary professional portrait from the night.
A Queer Dance Party in Koreatown
9.11 | 10 pm | Koreatown
MUAH! takes over Bathhouse for a Friday night dance party in Koreatown. DJs Vinchendo, BAE BAE, Samson Studio, and Cmaroon will move through R&B house edits, Jersey club, baile funk, K-pop house, and club tracks all night.
Hike Club Meetup on the El Prieto Trail
9.12 | 9 AM | San Gabriel Mountains
Spend the morning exploring El Prieto Trail with a built-in group to hike alongside. The moderate 6.2-mile route winds through shaded paths, water crossings, and San Gabriel scenery, with plenty of time to meet people along the way. Most attendees show up solo, so coming alone is very much the norm.
Coffee, Mimosas & a Morning for Dog People
9.12 | 10 AM | Highland Park
Highland Cafe is hosting a Saturday morning hang for LA’s dog community with local pet vendors, food, a mimosa bar, and a live DJ. Bring your pup, shop around, and get questions answered by an on-site trainer, veterinarian, and pet esthetician, all while supporting HIT Living Foundation’s rescue work.
Coffee & Yapping about the Climate
9.12 | 10 AM | East Hollywood
Spend the morning in East Hollywood over coffee and conversation with people interested in building a better future. The meetup mixes casual social time with a group discussion around a timely topic, giving you space to share your perspective, hear from others, and meet someone new.
Bring a Book and Read in the Park
9.12 | 11 AM | Culver City
Park Pages is bringing its free monthly reading hang to Carlson Park. Bring whatever you’re currently reading, grab a blanket or chair, and spend a few hours reading alongside fellow book people. There’s no assigned book or required discussion, plus this month’s meetup supports a Children’s Hospital LA book drive.
What The Duck Pool Party
9.12 | 2 PM | Hollywood
What The Duck closes out its summer series on the rooftop of the W Hollywood with a pool full of rubber ducks, silly inflatables, bubbles, and pool toys. Wear your best yellow swimwear, grab a drink, and actually get in the pool for one last very unserious summer afternoon.
Craft in the Park With New Friends
9.12 | 4 PM | Lake Balboa
Bring whatever you’re working on and spend the afternoon crafting alongside new people in the park. It’s completely free and intentionally casual, so bring a blanket or chair, pack your current project, and settle in for a few hours of making things and meeting people.
Play Chess in the Norton Simon Sculpture Garden
9.12 | 4 PM | Pasadena
The Norton Simon Museum’s chess series is back, bringing casual games to the Sculpture Garden. Challenge a friend, find someone new to play, or learn the basics from a U.S. chess expert if you’re still figuring out your opening move. All ages are welcome, and chess is included with museum admission.
Learn to Square Dance in North Hollywood
9.12 | 7 PM | North Hollywood
No partner or experience needed for this old-school night of live tunes and square dancing at the Mayflower Club. Caller Kristen Studard will teach every dance as you go, with Whole Hog providing the music. Show up solo, learn the steps, and spend three hours dancing with the room.
A Backyard Concert with a School Bus Café
9.12 | 8 PM | Venice
The Bean Bus is teaming up with Sofar Sounds for an intimate backyard concert in Venice. Settle in for a night of live music from artists you might not know yet, with espresso and matcha martinis, wine, beer, snacks, and dessert served from the school bus café.
Coffee and Chill in Venice
9.13 | 10 AM | Venice
Coffee & Chill takes over a Venice backyard oasis for a Sunday built around working out and recovering afterward. Start with a one-hour HIIT class, then grab coffee or matcha, hop between cold plunges and five saunas, try recovery and wellness pop-ups, and hang out by the slip n’ slide until 1.
Clean Up Echo Park With Your Neighbors
Echo Park Trash Club
9.13 | 10 AM | Echo Park
Spend Sunday morning giving Echo Park a little TLC alongside local volunteers and community members. Everything you need for the cleanup is provided, so just show up in clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty and pitch in for a couple of hours.
A Picnic Potluck for LA Creatives
9.13 | 3 PM | Burbank
Bring a snack and spend the afternoon meeting fellow creatives at this monthly park hang designed to get everyone off their screens and onto the grass. The potluck starts at 3, usually stretches through sunset, and often ends with whoever’s still around heading to a bar afterward.
Bike the Coast at Sunset with Bike Metro
9.13 | 4:30 PM | Santa Monica
Catch golden hour on a community bike ride through Santa Monica and Venice with Metro Bike Share. The beginner-friendly route sticks mostly to flat paths and protected bike lanes, with a social pace designed for chatting along the way. Need a bike or helmet? A limited number are available to borrow for free.
Speed Dating, With the Matches Curated for You
9.13 | 6 PM | West Hollywood
This isn’t completely random speed dating. Fill out a quick profile before the event, then matchmaking tech helps curate your one-on-one dates based on compatibility. Meet your matches through a series of short conversations, heart the people you’d like to see again, and find out after the event if the feeling was mutual.
Breathwork Set to an R&B Soundtrack
9.13 | 6:45 PM | Sherman Oaks
R&Breathe pairs guided breathwork with the familiar sounds of R&B for a different kind of reset. Created by former music executive turned wellness practitioner Mo Hiromoto, the beginner-friendly session is designed to help you slow down, release some tension, and settle into the music.
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