LA CHESS

LA Chess Social
June 2026 Event

In Partnership with Project Sunshine

We’ve got a big event coming up! Thank you to those of you that joined us for our “LA Chess Circus Spectacular” We had over a hundred and forty chess enthusiasts come through!

This round, as are back to where our events first started, almost ten years ago……Griffins of Kinsale!!
Open to everyone, all that we ask is that you are kind and friendly:) There will be oodles of casual and competitive chess (all skill levels encouraged to attend), six live music acts (performed on both our private floor and upstairs), art showcases, camaraderie, and libations!
We put a lot of work into making these monthly chess socials unique and engaging! Prepare yourself to make some new friends!

This event is in partnership with Project Sunshine, a spectacular non-profit that provides fun and joy, through play, to children with serious medical conditions.
All proceeds will go to this honorable project, so feel free to use this as an excuse to get out of other (more boring) plans! 😂😂😂
It’s a good cause.

There will be 30 event-specific pins, for those that arrive first!

More information to follow, but here are some of the main details:

June 20th, 2026
at Griffins of Kinsale
1007 Mission St. South Pasadena 91030
8:00pm-12:00am
All Ages
Free AND Convenient Parking
Also: 50 feet from the Metro Mission Station

See ya there!!!

Welcome!

The DTLA Chess Club is a lovely gathering every Sunday afternoon! This casual club is completely free and open to everyone! For three years, the DTLA Chess Club has been meeting at the Il Cafe, a lovely coffee shop with food and beverage options. (they also have beer/wine) As this event is held on the outside patio, on street level, dress appropriate for the weather. It is a fantastic and friendly group that has the feel of the famous New York Central Park chess scene. You may even be lucky to meet some celebrity chess players!
Drop in whenever, grab some games, and enjoy the beautiful Downtown architecture!

Other Notes:
-If it is raining, or incredibly windy, the DTLA Chess Club will be cancelled automatically, regardless if we remember to update meetup.
-This club has seasonal tournaments, and will be announcing special events, which are planned to occur once a month on Friday evenings, so stay tuned!

Organized by Phil Warther (really fun guy)
Check them out on Instagram for current updates @dtlachess

Welcome to the Burbank Chess Social!

We meet every Monday in McCambridge Park!

Join us for either casual//competitive chess games---outside in a beautiful park! There are usually 18 or so of us, and most of us are entertaining enough.

One of the things that makes this club unique, is the occasional grilling we do! Scrumptious food may be included, as members often bring food to share.

(If you can't find us in the park, walk 2min in any direction until you spot chess players) It is officially called “area 1”, and Is near the basketball courts.

Update: we are fantastic at grilling.

Follow us on instagram @burbankchess

Organized by James Clark

Welcome to the Burbank Chess Social!

We meet every Monday in McCambridge Park!

Join us for either casual//competitive chess games---outside in a beautiful park! There are usually 18 or so of us, and most of us are entertaining enough.

One of the things that makes this club unique, is the occasional grilling we do! Scrumptious food may be included, as members often bring food to share.

(If you can't find us in the park, walk 2min in any direction until you spot chess players) It is officially called “area 1”, and Is near the basketball courts.

Update: we are fantastic at grilling.

Follow us on instagram @burbankchess

Organized by James Clark