Things to do in LA This Weekend Where You can Meet New People [9.25-9.27]
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FEATURED EVENT: Singles Trivia, But Your Team Keeps Changing
9.27 | 6 PM | Santa Monica
Three rounds of trivia, three different teams, and a room full of singles. Matchmaking tech places you with compatible teammates for each round, giving you plenty of people to meet while you compete for prizes. After trivia, stick around for the mixer and privately heart anyone you’d like to see again.
Bring Your WIP to a Fiber Arts Crafting Circle
9.25 | 3:30 PM | Glendale
Crochet, knit, sew, quilt, or finally pick up that project collecting dust in your craft basket. Junior High’s monthly Sew Silly Crafting Circle is open to every skill level, with supplies available if you come empty-handed. You can also contribute to an ongoing community sewing project.
Swap Plants & Play Mahjong
9.25 | 5 PM | Koreatown
Bring a plant, clipping, seeds, or gardening supplies to trade, or just show up and take home something new. The evening also includes beginner-friendly mahjong, a repotting station, and a limited number of free houseplants. New plant parents and mahjong players are welcome.
Sound Bath & Journal Session
9.25 | 6:30 PM | Burbank
Settle into Tansy’s plant-filled space for an evening of sound healing, journaling, and quiet reflection led by Reanna Shay. You’ll unwind among the greenery as crystal singing bowls fill the room, with time to journal and reset along the way. No meditation or sound bath experience needed.
Take Your Camera on a Photo Walk
9.26 | 8 AM | Long Beach
Join the local Foto community for a free two-hour walk built around making photos together. This year’s theme is contrast, so keep an eye out for light and shadow, old and new, and whatever else catches your attention. All experience levels and cameras are welcome, including your phone.
Beach Movement Class + Free RYZE Lattes
9.26 | 9 AM | Santa Monica
Start your weekend on the sand with a feel-good Joyflow® movement class, live DJ sets from Disco Cart x Vegas Tagus, and free RYZE lattes. RYZE starts pouring at 8:30am, followed by class from 9–9:50am. No experience needed and all levels are welcome. Mats are provided for the first 20 guests, or bring your own mat, towel, or blanket.
Learn to Turn Your Reporting Into Short-Form Video
9.26 | 9:30 AM | Santa Monica
LARC and KCRW are hosting a free hands-on workshop for journalists looking to bring their reporting to vertical video. Learn from TikTok’s News Creator team and the creators behind LA Times 404, then practice production skills yourself. The workshop is full, but the waitlist is still open.
Griefy Walk in the Park
9.26 | 11 AM | Baldwin Hills
A Grief Like Mine and Sorry For Your Loss are gathering at Kenneth Hahn for a quiet community walk honoring the people and things we’ve lost. This month recognizes Suicide Awareness Month, with space for those affected by suicide loss, though anyone navigating grief is welcome. There’s no pressure to share, just room to walk and remember together.
Paint a Ceramic Tumbler Over Espresso Tonics
9.26 | 1 PM | South Pasadena
Cera Sera Studio and SOLZI are popping up at Burden of Proof for ceramic painting and an espresso tonic tasting. The first 16 guests get a free tumbler to paint, with additional tumblers available for $70 as space allows. There’s also a giveaway with ceramics, SOLZI, and a Burden of Proof gift card.
Silver Lake Jams: Live Music, Live Art & an Open Bar
9.26 | 7:30 PM | Silver Lake
Silverlake Jams brings strangers together for a night built around making new friends. Catch three live music sets, watch a local artist create throughout the night, and enjoy unlimited drinks and snacks, all in a setting designed to make meeting new people a little easier.
micah’s market x reunion & company
9.26 | 7:30 PM | Silver Lake
Consider this your Saturday night third place. Grab wine, tea, and bites from Reunion, listen to live music, browse local clothing and ceramic vendors, or hop into the studio and jam if you play. It’s free, all ages, dog-friendly, and built for hanging with friends or making new ones.
Coffee, Cold Plunges & Saunas on the Beach
9.27 | 10 AM | Santa Monica
Coffee & Chill is celebrating three years with a bigger-than-usual Sunday at Perry’s Beach Club. Start with an optional beach workout, then spend the morning bouncing between cold plunges, a sauna, coffee, wellness pop-ups, ping pong, and music from special guest DJ Oliver Blank.
Embroidery & Tea: Customize a Tote Bag
9.27 | 10 AM | Venice
Spend Sunday morning turning a canvas tote into something one-of-a-kind. Learn beginner embroidery stitches, choose from cute fruit designs, and stitch over tea at communal tables with other crafters. Everything is provided, no experience needed, and it’s especially easy to join solo.
Walk & Talk With the Author of UnSingle
9.27 | 11 AM | Santa Monica
The Preoccupied is taking its September Book Club on the move with UnSingle author Amy Chan. Meet in Santa Monica for complimentary drinks and goodies, walk and discuss the book for 45 minutes, then finish at Zibby’s Bookshop for a signing, photos, and 20% off books.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
9.27 | 12 PM | Downtown LA
Try-Hard is taking over Clifton’s in DTLA for a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament with a $250 pot bonus. This one’s an Arcadian, meaning ranked players sit it out, giving everyone else a shot at the bracket. Not playing? Spectators are welcome to grab food and drinks and watch the tournament unfold.
Learn to Roller Skate at the Skatepark
9.27 | 1 PM | El Sereno
Shred Hunnies’ monthly meetup is a beginner-friendly intro to park skating at El Sereno Skatepark. Practice ramps and park skills like jumping, spinning, and grinding alongside other skaters. You should already be comfortable skating forward, backward, and stopping.
The Witching Hour Poetry Show & Open Mic
9.27 | 7 PM | Glendale
L(it) Girl’s The Witching Hour is part poetry show, part open mic, with a slightly witchy twist. Grab a seat and listen to local poets take the stage, or sign up for an open mic slot and share something of your own. Tickets are $10 to watch or $5 to perform.
Hike Malibu Creek With a New Crew
9.26 | 8 AM | Malibu
Spend Saturday morning exploring 4.5 miles of Malibu Creek State Park with a group of fellow hikers. The moderate route winds past the Rock Pool and Century Lake with plenty of valley and mountain views along the way. It’s free to join, and you can come solo or bring a friend.
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