- (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 Painted Stairs & Steepest Streets 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.
- ONLINE LIVE- Word Game Party (Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more)Needs location$15.00
*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT BOLDED TICKET LINK IN FULL EVENT DESCRIPTION at https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=11788#tix
(Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. .)
Do you like word games and enjoy playing with others? Then this is your opportunity to have some fun online playing word games our Live Word Game Night Party. These will include Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more.We will email you everything you need to play! You will also get to socialize and make other friends all from the safety and comfort of your home! Plus, winners receive Amazon Gift Cards, free events, and more!
*GET TICKETS AT -
https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=11788#tix
*After you purchase ticket, you will get the zoom link ON DAY OF THE EVENT. $15- $20 depending on how early you register for ticket.HOW IT WORKS:
This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants. You can attend via a computer/ webcam or smartphone/iPad/tablet.At game time, your host will show you a word search board. Your goal is to come up with as many words as you can within the specified time frame. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants.
The people who made the most words, will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. You also can earn raffle tickets for audience participation and finding certain bonus words. Winners receive Amazon Gift Cards, free events, and more! We will also play several other games including Word Twist, Categories, Rebus and more.
RSVPS on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a mlulti group event. *GET TICKETS AT -
https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=11788#tixFor more fun events:
Follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283
Click: https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/ - Speed FRIENDING - Expand Your Social Network (Online)Needs location$15.00
*FOR TICKETS - https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=11873#tix
This event is open to all who want to make new online friends. It is open to all and is NOT meant to be age specific or gender balanced or geographic specific.
Make new friends and add to your social network - all from the comfort and safety of your own home! Many of us are looking to make new friends and find new ways to socialize. Online Speed Friending allows you to meet people and make new friends nationwide - in a fun and safe environment!
HOW IT WORKS:
We will take all of the participants and break them up Virtually into smaller groups of 3-4 people. You will be in a private online room (for 5-10 minutes) with just your small group (you can see and hear others in your group). The host will provide an ice breaker question.At the end of each round, you will have an opportunity to share contact information privately with people you felt connected with. The groups will then be mixed up again and you will continue to meet more people.
*If you purchased a ticket, don't worry if it says "Unpaid" next to your RSVP. That's just a Meetup glitch. All paid attendees will get Zoom link day of the event. If you do not receive by the afternoon on the day of event, please message the organizer. Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register.
Rsvps on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event.
*FOR TICKETS -
https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=11873#tixFor more fun events:
Follow: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283
Click: https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/ - Grand Central Market, Angels Flight, DTLA Art Walk, Last Bookstore & Probation+Grand Central Market, Los Angeles, CA
DTLA ArtWalk was a cool thing before the pandemic. It is finally making a return with a slight re-brand as DTLA Art Night
Still on a Thurs evening . . .once a month.
Our event will be a little bit LA history, little bit arty, little bit tour and a little bit bar night social.
Start-point will be at Grand Central Market. In the downstairs area.
Route:
- From Grand Central we exit and take a ride on Angels Flight and then go back down the stairs.
- We will go through Grand Central and exit onto Broadway and turn south towards Spring Street Arcade.
- We will go in and thru the arcade (stopping at the vendors) and exit onto Spring. We will then head north and hit Last Bookstore.
Endpoint Probation https://www.proabition.com
Along the way we will hit assorted galleries and art locations.
The idea is . . .it's a loop. So our end-point is close to the start so you are not far from where parked.
Cost? Free
No cover and no minimum.
In order to make the most out of the evening be prepared to enjoy a cocktail or two. But it's by no means required.Age? Preferred 21 and over.
Parking? Grand Central Market has parking. Enter off Hill https://grandcentralmarket.com/parking/
Try this too https://downtownla.com/maps/getting-around/parkingHowever . . . I STRONGLY suggest you take the train. Super duper easy.
Is there food? Get there early and have a bite at Grand Central Market.
There are street trucks along the way.
There is food at Probation.Other links:
DTLA ArtNight https://dtlaartnight.com
and https://www.instagram.com/dtlaartnight/What's that? You want to skip the ArtNight and just come the the bar? Sure
What's that? What happens if I miss the start point. How do I find the group? Our route is posted above. Follow that route and catch up to us.
To attend this event
#1 RSVP on this event with the red button at the bottom
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.
Apr 27 Eclectic Music Festival
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)
- Wine Tasting Trip/Tour to Sideways Film Locations & Lompoc & The Wine GhettoCulver 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:
- Interested? CLICK HERE and fill out this form
- CLICK HERE Secure Payment Link
- CLICK HERE to send a Direct Message
- CLICK HERE to see Pix from previous time we have gone to this area
- CLICK HERE to read our General Policies Including: Notice of Non-Discrimination, General Refunds Policy, Cancelation Policies as well as General Liability & Safety Policies/Procedures/Practices
- Click here to RSVP on the main group posting/hosting.
- Click here to learn more about "The Wine Ghetto?"
- CLICK HERE to see and join in on Our Other Events
- {Free} Getty Villa Art Adventure=Montessori Scavenger Hunt/Kinetic Art Activity*The Getty Villa, Pacific Palisades, CA
The Getty Villa . . . that amazing place to go.
If you have never been. . . it should be on your list. If you have been before . . . Always good to visit again!!
This event will have several parts/aspects. It is a Getty Villa visit where we will have an Art Adventure.
It will consist of Peristyle Tour, mini art lecture, then we break off into our Montessori Scavenger Hunt/Kinetic Art Activity. After that we re-convene for a themed Potluck Picnic.
What makes this event different from others that visit to Getty Villa . . . is you don't have to take care of tickets. They have given us tix for 100 persons.Space is LIMITED. To attend you MUST Fill out the event form https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6
Attendance is NOT first come first served. Your attendance will be depending upon if you have filled out our google form completely. If you do not fill out the form, I can not send you tickets and entry info, and meetup location info, and schedule.
Also . . . I need your name for the gate to be on the gate list. Screen-names do not work. +1 or Plus One as a name does not work. Need name for you and any guests to be on the gate list we will provide to the gate.
About a week before the event I send the tix pdf via email.
Question: This all sounds like a lot of hoops to go thru. Why so many steps?
Answer: Because we only get so many slots. What we do not want is to hand out slots to those who will be a no-show.They are very well aware we are coming and they are happy to have us attend. This is why they give us space and allow use of the picnic and the theater area.
Itinerary
9:30 to 10:00 Arrival
9:30 to 10:00 Meander and Stroll around the outer gardens and the Peristyle
10AM Meet at the bottom end of the Outer Peristyle for a guided tour of the Outer Peristyle
10 to 10:30 Guided tour of the Outer Peristyle
10:30 Meet at the Amphitheater
10:30 to 11:00 Small Art Lesson AND Instructions for Montessori Museum Scavenger Hunt/Kinetic Art Activity
11:00 to 12:30 Montessori Museum Scavenger Hunt/Kinetic Art Activity
12:30/1:00 to 1:45 Potluck Lunch ( in our reserved picnic area)
2:00 onwards More Museum or head out to other adventureSo here is what will happen.
Getty opens to allow onto the property (parking) at 9:30AM.
The grounds are open but not the main bldg. That opens at 10:00AMWe STRONGLY suggest you are in line at the main gate on PCH no later than 9:30 to get in first and park. Either way, . . . The main part of the meetup will start at 10:30 sharp.
IF you are parked and in there by 10AM you will get the extra bonus Docent Tour of the Peristyle
Lunch will in the picnic area reserved for us.
THEMED POTLUCK bring anything AS LONG AS you can tie it in to Greek, Italian, Roman. Be creative about it. We will provide the plates, napkins, utensils.
After that spend more time at the museum at your leisure with new friends.The Getty Villa is a free museum. This is a FREE event (there is no charge from us) BUT . . . You have to pay for parking.
Parking is $25 per car(they just raised it). You will NEED to have a Museum Entry Ticket from us to be able to be allowed in the parking area.If you have questions of taking bus or uber, or other parking questions http://www.getty.edu/visit/villa/plan/parking.html
And yes, . . .the museum is fully aware we are coming and doing this. So it's not like we will get in trouble. But we still have to behave and follow rules.
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 do a bunch of arty events.