Things to do This Weekend in Los Angeles Where You Can Meet New People [6.5-6.7]
Paws & Pearls at Angeleno Wine
6.5 | 5 PM | Lincoln Heights
This community gathering pairs oysters from Shuck Brothers with local wine, while dogs get their own treats and puptails alongside the humans. There are lobster rolls and crab cakes for non-oyster eaters, plus an optional dog art activity benefiting Roadogs Rescue. A relaxed evening for dog people, wine drinkers, and anyone who likes meeting new people over good food.
Frogtown First Friday: Pride Night!
6.5 | 5 PM | Frogtown
This special Pride edition of Frogtown First Fridays turns the neighborhood into a car-free celebration of LGBTQ+ artists, small businesses, and community spaces along the LA River. Expect gallery shows, live music, workshops, performances, local vendors, and plenty of reasons to wander between venues throughout the evening. It feels less like a single event and more like exploring an entire neighborhood that's decided to throw a party together.
Silver Lake Shorts at El Cid
6.5 | 7 PM | Silver Lake
This monthly screening series at El Cid showcases short films, animation, and comedy from Los Angeles creators in a room full of filmmakers and people who genuinely love independent film. The screenings are free, community-driven, and focused on supporting local artists, making it easy to discover new work and meet the people making it. A great low-key night out for anyone who misses finding cool things before everyone else does.
Friends, Wine, & Chess
6.5 | 7 PM | Los Feliz
This monthly chess night at Annex House is built around open boards, shared tables, and the kind of conversations that happen naturally between moves. Players of all levels are welcome, whether you're looking for serious competition or just learning the game for the first time. The atmosphere stays thoughtful, social, and refreshingly low-key, making it just as much about meeting people as it is about chess.
About Last Night Storytelling Show
6.5 | 7:30 PM | Hollywood
About Last Night turns everyone’s worst dates, awkward hookups, and relationship horror stories into a live storytelling show that’s somehow both deeply relatable and ridiculously funny. Locals take the stage to share real experiences while the audience collectively cringes, laughs, and remembers they're not the only one with a disastrous dating history. Equal parts comedy show, group therapy, and night out with friends, it’s been a crowd favorite for nearly a decade.
Pride Beer Release, Drag, and Comedy Show
6.5 | 8 PM | Hawthorne
This South Bay Pride celebration combines the release of a special Pride hazy IPA with drag performances, comedy, and a community gathering that feels equal parts party and fundraiser. Hosted alongside Queen Vidja D. Gaymez and PFLAG, the event brings together LGBTQ+ community members, allies, and locals for an afternoon of laughs, connection, and celebration. A fun, welcoming way to kick off Pride Month while supporting an organization doing meaningful work year-round.
A Social Hike to a Swimming Hole
6.6 | 9 AM | La Canada Flintridge
This community hike heads to Gould Mesa Trail, a shady San Gabriel route with creek crossings, mountain views, and a swimming hole waiting at the end. The pace is relaxed and the crowd is welcoming, with plenty of people showing up solo and meeting new hiking buddies along the way. A good option if you're looking to spend a morning outdoors without needing a full-day adventure.
Intro to Tarot Workshop
6.6 | 1 PM | Lincoln Heights
This beginner-friendly tarot workshop is designed for anyone who's been tarot-curious but never quite knew where to begin. Over two hours, you'll learn foundational card meanings, practice readings with other attendees, and pick up simple techniques for building your confidence beyond the class. The atmosphere is welcoming and hands-on, making it easy to show up solo and learn alongside other beginners.
Lil Luv Dog Hot Girl Dog
6.6 | 10 AM | West Hollywood
This community dog walk brings together pups and their people for an easy Sunday morning at Community Goods. Expect plenty of dogs, casual conversations, puppuccinos, and a crowd that's just as excited to meet each other's pets as they are each other. A simple, social outing that's especially good if your dog tends to make friends faster than you do.
Book Scoot Social
6.6 | 10 AM | Westwood
This Western Wellness Social Club class is part dance lesson, part social gathering, with country swing, line dancing, and partner work taught in a beginner-friendly setting. Whether you're getting ready for festival season, a honky-tonk night, or simply want to try something new, the focus is on learning the fundamentals and meeting people along the way. Come solo or with friends. You'll have plenty of chances to rotate partners, practice, and build confidence on the dance floor.
Sapphic Pottery Social
6.6 | 1 PM | Downtown LA
This sapphic pottery social combines a casual mixer with a hands-on ceramics workshop where guests can make anything from small dishes to sculptures and decorate them with unique underglaze designs. The atmosphere is welcoming, creative, and beginner-friendly, with plenty of time to chat, meet new people, and work on your piece alongside other queer women and nonbinary creatives. A great pick for anyone looking for a social activity that leaves you with more than just a good conversation.
A Secret House Show in Venice
6.6 | 7 PM | Venice
This intimate house show brings local musicians, free drinks, and a crowd of people who'd rather discover their next favorite artist in someone's backyard than at a massive venue. Expect live sets from Jake Dupre, Dylan Andrews, Glass Kinsman, and more, with plenty of time to mingle between performances. The setting stays casual and social, making it easy to strike up conversations with fellow music lovers throughout the night.
SWIMSUITS & COWBOY BOOTS
6.7 | 2 PM | Hollywood
This Sunday pool party leans fully into the cowboy theme, with country music, poolside hangs, and a crowd showing up ready for a long afternoon in the sun. Expect a live country DJ, a cowboy cookout, and plenty of people rotating between the water, drinks, and conversations around the pool deck. A solid pick for anyone looking for a more social alternative to the typical day party.
A Concert Inside the Mount Wilson Telescope Dome
6.7 | 3 PM & 5 PM | Mt. Wilson
This concert takes place inside the historic dome that houses Mount Wilson’s legendary 100-inch telescope, creating one of the most unusual music venues in Southern California. This edition features Rogue Lemon Collective performing contemporary chamber music beneath the soaring acoustics of the observatory’s cathedral-like interior. Equal parts concert, architectural experience, and excuse to spend an evening on the mountain, it’s a memorable outing for music lovers and curious explorers alike.
R&Breathe: Breathwork with R&B Music
6.7 | 6:45 PM | Sherman Oaks
R&Breathe blends guided breathwork with a soundtrack of familiar R&B tracks, creating a wellness experience that feels more approachable than a traditional meditation class. Led by former music industry executive turned practitioner Mo Hiromoto, the session focuses on slowing down, releasing stress, and reconnecting with your body through breath and music. A great option for anyone curious about breathwork, especially if silence has never really been your thing.
WOMEN’S HYDRO BIKE NIGHT RIDE
6.7 | 7 PM | Long Beach
This Long Beach outing swaps the usual bike ride for something much more memorable: pedaling across the water through Alamitos Bay and the canals of Naples Island as the sun goes down. The hydro bikes light up after dark, creating a surprisingly scenic backdrop for meeting new people and exploring the waterways together. Easygoing, beginner-friendly, and a great pick for anyone looking for a social adventure that feels a little different from the usual weekend plans.
The Montrose Arts & Crafts Festival
6.6 + 6.7 | 10 AM | Montrose
For one weekend each year, Montrose turns into a massive outdoor market packed with more than 250 artists, makers, food vendors, and small businesses. Between the craft booths, international food, live entertainment, and the neighborhood’s boutiques and cafés, it’s the kind of event where you can easily spend a few hours wandering without a plan. A great excuse to shop local, discover something unexpected, and spend a day outside.
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