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Are you New to Los Angeles? Or, have you been here your whole life and still wants to explore? This the meetup for you! Join Explore LA Like We Don't Live Here and make new friends at the various events!
All are welcome! Single or married. Boys or girls. Creative type or corporate exec. Just be curious on all the events happening in the City of Angels and be ready to explore and meet new friends!
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- (free) Sunken City AND Grunion Fish Spectacle & The Big Lebowski film location^Point Fermin Lighthouse, San Pedro, CA
Have you ever head of Sunken City? It's a real place.
Have you ever even heard of a Grunion? The are unique to SoCal.
Have you ever heard of The Big Lebowski? They filmed a main scene at Sunken City
Have you heard of The Usual Suspects? They filmed a main scene at The Korean Friendship BellCome with us and explore/discover Sunken City
Come to this event and get fishy with us. (read below for Grunion info)Lebowski Scene at Sunken City https://youtu.be/xmy1AsWgOXY
I will bring 4 Folgers cans with powder in them and we will pour them out.Usual Suspects Scene at Korean Friendship Bell https://youtu.be/pmbTRWEQIGQ
About Sunken City
Vid of Sunken City
http://www.californiacuriosities.com/sunken-city/
https://www.californiabeaches.com/sunken-city/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sunken_CityAbout Grunion
https://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/events-news/events-details.asp?id=2798CLICK HERE for a Grunion Vid
Click Here for a different Grunion Vid
https://www.kqed.org/science/1680332/these-fish-are-all-about-sex-on-the-beach-deep-look
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Ocean/Grunion#28425746-introductionSunken City is an area of a former 1929 housing development that had a slow moving landslide towards the water. Streets, driveways, foundations, street trees . . . all slowly migrating.
We will go visit.
THEN . . .
Grunion are a small ocean going fish that spawn by running on the shore for what amounts to a giant fish orgy. And for this event we go and watch. I am not sure which element is more disturbing the that sentence. Whichever it does not matter
Hatch grunion eggs, participate in grunion arts and crafts, watch a classic grunion video, interact with grunion researchers, touch live tidepool animals and see the many fish and other live animals in the Aquarium.
Cabrillo Program admission is $7 for adults and $1 children/seniors/students with I.D.
They do ALWAYS sell out. GET YOURS EARLY https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E9935&id=25Schedule:
- We meet at 6:30 at Point Fermin Lighthouse.
- We will walk up to Korean Friendship Bell
- We will then walk to and thru and among Sunken City (tons o pix).
- AND we will re-enact the Big Lebowski scene pouring out the ashes
- We make it by 8:30/9PM to Cabrillo center.
- 9PM Cabrillo opens
- around 10:00 will be the grunion starting to run on the beach.
- Perhaps drinks after at a local bar. That's up to you.
- Can I come and do Sunken City only? Yes
- Can I only do the Grunion part if I want? Yes
To attend this event
#1 RSVP on this event with the red button at the bottom
AND THEN#2 Get Grunion Tix https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E9935&id=25 Make sure to choose April 26th
#3 Fill out the event form https://forms.gle/FCFdNmri2oQb39uv9
(spoiler alert: if you do not fill out the form you will not get accurate or updated event info)(Meetup messages is not reliable or efficient at getting out info. Too many have notifications turned off)Got questions?
Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie) (be sure to mention the what event you are talking about)NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint.
CLICK HERE To see all our other events and join in on them.
This event is part of several annual events we do yearly.
If you have any suggestions or if you wish to post an event the group or lead an event:
Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie) - FREE The 2024 Eclectic Music Festival & Art Crawl. In South Pasadena!!..-Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
This post is for the 2024 Eclectic. They have not published the exact lineup and times yet https://theeclectic.rocks
Here is their website if you want to take a peek at the (PAST) 2023 lineup https://theeclectic.rocks/2023-line-up/
Here are The Gin Blossoms performing at The Eclectic in the past. https://youtu.be/1xwQCna05ek
This event varies over a wide time range and area (multiple venue stages).
So the times will be edited and added as we get closer.
There will be several meetup points/times.
For those that want to drive and park there . . .
We take the Gold line there.MEETPOINT ONE: Union Station. Time window of 2 to 2:30 PM.
At the "info booth" at the front of the vintage seating are.MEETPOINT TWO: South Pasadena Theater Workshop 1507 El Centro St, S Pasadena, CA 91030. Time window of 3:30 to 4PM
MEETPOINT THREE: Gold Line Stage. Time Window of 8:00 to 8:30 PM
Why multiple Meetpoints? We meet. We split up. We get back together.
At any stage area: To find the group . . . Meet in the back left corner if facing the stage.The main idea is:
We meet at Union Station to avoid parking issues there.Between all these we also catch whatever else other acts you want with your group-lets
The Eclectic Music Festival & Arts Crawl is a celebration of the arts and a chance for folks to enjoy a Saturday in South Pasadena.
How to get there?
Gold Rail station stops right there at Mission. The Main Stage should be there too with headliners performing starting at 3pm until 10pm.Other than that . . . there will be street parking and lots nearby too.
To attend this event
#1 RSVP on this event with the red RSVP button
AND THEN
#2 Fill out the event form https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6
(spoiler alert: if you do not fill out the form you will not get accurate or updated event info)(Meetup messages is not reliable or efficient at getting out info. Too many have notifications turned off)Got questions?
Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie) (be sure to mention the what event you are talking about)NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint.
We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events. This event is cross-posted. The number RSVP'd here combine with other groups for fun and filled event. CLICK HERE for the Main event link for this event for other rsvp's.
CLICK HERE To see all our other events and join in on them.Art makes for great social fun. Over the course of the year we a bunch of arty events.
May 19 Museums of the Arroyo
June 15 Lummis Day & ArroyoFest
June 16 Chalk Festival
July 27 Shakespeare by the Sea
Sep 17 Smithsonian DayIf you have any suggestions or if you wish to post an event the group or lead an event: Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)
- Urban Hike Steepest Streets & Painted Stairs W/Phantasmagloria & Time Trvl Mart=Lot 662: Lemoyne & Sunset, Los Angeles, CA
We have done variations of this event before. Each time filled to limit .
Do not miss out.
Let's break it down
We will Meet and Start at the Time Travel Mart
https://timetravelmart.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOkLEpxqMhwFrom there we will proceed toward The Music Box Stairs at Laurel & Hardy Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoMjiTrx9I8
and here is the full movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9RxyuSRc0MFrom there we will start the Painted Steps portion.
https://youtu.be/qOoE9xfrcJs We will be doing a variation/new route. Not this exact vid route.From the Painted Stairs Section we will move to the Steepest Streets
Eldred is the Steepest in LA. We will do that another time. We are going to be over by Baxter, Duane and Fargo
https://youtu.be/LCmHePeqI00?t=16
https://youtu.be/KyycWzmlyuY?t=9Of the 10 steepest streets in the country we will do #5 and 6
- https://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2018/05/california-has-seven-of-the-ten-steepest-streets-in-america/
- https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steepest-streets-america_n_4871559
Or #3,4 and 5 of the Steepest Streets in LA
https://la.curbed.com/maps/la-has-the-most-ridiculously-steep-streets-of-any-us-cityFinally. . . . After all that . . . we will go to Phantasmagloria and catch the afternoon and setting sun cascading THRU the artwork.
Randland's Phantasmagloria. We will be able to go into the property
and view the sunset thru the glass.
http://randylandla.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0ioUB_-hjE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6T_37t2SlYLet's Recap:
- TimeTravel Mart
- Music Box Steps
- Other Stairs
- Painted Stairs
- Steepest Streets
- Phantasmagloria.
ONLY those that fill out our google form for this event will get map, and directions, and start locations and info
To attend this event:
- RSVP on this event (then)
- Click Here and fill out our Attendees google form
The form is a safety thing. If you do not fill it out. You will not be hiking with us.
You can also fill out the form if only interested and want to stay in the loop.This is a 3 1/2 hour walking tour of LA involving LOTS of stairs.
IT IS ALSO an Urban Hike (a significant workout)
AND
IT is ALSO a tour or RandyLand's PhantasmagloriaThis is NOT just a stroll around town. This will be a great workout. You will go up and down many sets of stairs and some of the steepest streets in LA
There will be several "bail out"point where you can stop at anytime and call an uber or gps back to our start point of Lot 662
- We are starting at 4:00 PM
- We depart SHARP at 4:00PM
- BRING LOTS O' WATER
- WEAR GOOD SHOES.
- Restrooms are not going to be easy avail. There are some along the way. But you gotta be quick about it.
- This is an "urban hike"
- Bring a rucksack with some bars/food (just in case).
- Distance: Approx 7 to 8 miles
I will have Sidewalk Chalk and be marking the turns along the way.
QUESTIONS?
Can I just do part? Such as just RandyLand? No. We will do Randyland again as a standalone. Only those on the hike will be admitted to Randyland.I am not fit. I don't think I can make it.
If you are average fit you will be fine.We will spread out and there will be different speeds. And you can bail-out easily and head back at any-time.
Can I do with my bike? Scooter? Car? Hoverboard? No. We are walking.
The cost for all this? FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE
That's a bargain at twice the price!!!
BUT
You gotta be ON TIME to our Time Travel Mart start point.
AND
You gotta fill out this form to attend
https://forms.gle/RBQuqmFWCBWeR5rr8 (meetup email sucks so we will email you the event info direct)Got questions?
Click Here to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint.
- Wine Tasting Trip/Tour to Sideways Film Locations & Lompoc & The Wine Ghetto.---Culver City Central Location Just Off The 405, Culver City, CA
It's All Day!! 8AM to 10PM
Transportation--INCLUDED !
Tastings-----------INCLUDED ! !
Meals--------------INCLUDED ! ! !Of course you have heard of Sideways.
It was filmed in Lompoc & Buellton of the 246 on the East and West side of the 101. This is an amazing gem of wine region located on the coast above Santa Barbara. This is Part ONE . . . We will do the locations and wineries on the West side of the 101. Later we will do Part TWO and visit the places on the East side if the 101
Let's get to the main details. As far as cost. . . . we are doing our best to fight inflation. The is a great value. It would be soooooo much more on your own.
- Cost? $239 Per Person CLICK HERE for Secure Payment Link
- Also CLICK HERE AND FILL OUT OUR ATTENDEE FORM
This event is limit in size to 15 people.
We will be visiting to
Itinerary:
8:00-10:00 LA to Lompoc
10:00-10:30 Ostrichland & Sideways Hotel (w/ the windmill)
11:00-12:30 Dierberg Vineyard
12:30-2:00 Foley Estates Vineyard AND lunch bites
2:00-3:30 Babcock Winery
3:30-4:00 Lompoc Flower Fields
4:00-5:30 Lompoc Wine Ghetto w/ Fiddlehead Winery
5:30-7:00 Montemar Wines (located in the Wine Ghetto) AND dinner at Montemar
Gas up, restrooms . . freshen up and on the road home by 6:30
Home by 9 or so.
6 to 9 PM Nap and Sober up.And yes . . . we will start the day at Ostrichland. Yesssssss . . . . Ostrichland!!!
We will see of adding in Gaviota State Beach where Miles was despondent.
Possible (non Sideways) Bonus Wine/Culture/History locations if time permits:
Such as : The Funk Zone in Santa Barbara.All in all this is the most cost effective way to get the most.
INCLUDES
- Visits to 5 wineries
- All listed tastings included
- Transportation from LA to Lompoc and return.
- Transportation to all the wineries.
- Coffee and morning pastries included
- Lunch bites included
- Dinner included
- What a win!
Event limited to 15. Payment links will be removed when we reach 15. Do not delay. This event is posted to several likeminded meetup groups. This post does not show all the rsvp's Click here to see the main meetup group hosting
Refunds?
Refund if notice is given if cancel 2 weeks in advance of departure date and time.
Less than 2 week notice: 100% credit given toward any future event we lead.Parking? Main meet spot is super central and off the 405 near the 10. It's a designated Park & Ride lot.
We will have a secondary pickup location for those who live Valley and TO . . . in Thousand Oaks at Moorpark Rd at Philz CoffeeDisclaimer:
Itinerary may vary or have slight modification or variation. This is mostly in reference to the specific wineries.Message with questions using link below. And yes. . . This is this as much fun as it looks. We look forward to you joining us.
Links central:
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- CLICK HERE to see Pix from previous time we have gone to this area
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- Click here to learn more about "The Wine Ghetto?"
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