Ballet Performances Los Angeles

STEM Fundraiser Burlesque & Karaoke

Join us at the Good Nite in NoHo on Sunday, 11/15 for a very special evening featuring a cast of performers with backgrounds in STEM and education, with proceeds benefitting the LA STEM Collective! You'll be titillated, educated, and can help raise money for a good cause! Burlesque at 7, Karaoke at 9 Tix at [https://constellation.ticketspice.com/goodnite](https://constellation.ticketspice.com/goodnite) New to burlesque? Here's what you need to know: -Catcalling IS allowed! We love when you hoot and holler! -Bring a friend, a situationship, or an enemy - the more the merrier! -Tix are only $10 for a reason - tip your performers and bartenders -Don't touch the dancers!!

New Ballet Class - Beginning / Intermediate

Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, low ticket alert!!

[Sweeney Todd is widely conside](https://www.pacificoperaproject.com/sweeney-todd)red one of the most brilliant scores in musical theatre history, Sondheim’s thrilling masterpiece blends razor-sharp wit, haunting melodies, and a killer recipe for meat pies into an unforgettable night at the theatre. POP’s signature production promises powerhouse singing, bold staging, and plenty of gruesome surprises. Only few tickets left. **[Link $45-100](https://www.pacificoperaproject.com/sweeney-todd)**

10.31.26 Halloween Costume 5th Saturday Contra Dance -Skandia Hall, Pasadena!

* It’s HALLOWEEN! COSTUMES ENCOURAGED but not required! * Costume Fashion Show at the break. A Spooktacular Fun Time! – CALLER: Jacqui Grennan – BAND: Rex Blazer (FL) & Jeffrey Spero \~ LESSON: 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm \~ DANCING: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm There will be an intermission with a snack break and a chance to socialize with other dancers. All levels are welcome, so whether you’re dusting off your dance shoes or have never heard of contra dance, you’re sure to have fun! Just bring shoes and clothes you feel comfortable & fabulous dancing in. * FOUR hours of dancing! * 5th Saturday dances are suitable for beginners and experienced dancers. Included are a few more challenging dances but there will be something for everyone! * There is now a basic beginner’s lesson before the dance. – ADMISSION: Sliding-scale, pay-what-you-can: $15 – $40 Recommended: $30 18 & Under or second time here: FREE Keep your feet happy and come celebrate Halloween with a fun costume and come dance! Costumes are NOT required. See you there! Anton \~ the contra dance dude

Puppetry, comedy & forest creatures

Wendigos, Bears, and Mothman, Oh, my! How to be safe with these mythical dangers? Find a Park Ranger, or in this case National Park Comedian Brad Einstein. He handles Wendi, the Mothman and others in this hour of comedy in progress.[ Elysian Theater $13](https://calendar.elysiantheater.com/shows/touching-grass-with-brad-einstein-november-01-2026-755097/)

Dinner Show: Live Music• Burlesque• Dancing• Costume Contest• L’Avenue GLENDALE

**BRINGING YOU THE B-E-S-T OF LA!!** Discovering the most “Fabulous” venues especially with **live entertainment** that will exceed YOUR expectations with a speakeasy vibe. **🎃Not sure what to do for Halloween yet? 👻** * Not in the mood to stay at home and give out candy or do nothing and turn off the lights? * Don’t feel like being out in the cold walking around participating in outdoor “spooky” activities among mass crowds and lines? * Don’t feel like going to a Halloween party where you don’t know anyone or most of the people? **💫I’ve got the perfect solution for YOU!! Come join us for an absolutely FABULOUS time enjoying a delicious dinner in a lovely hidden underground restaurant enjoying TOP NOTCH entertainment. I’ve made a reservation for only six so we can enjoy a small group gathering of camaraderie & friendship whether new or old.** **This will be my fourth time going to L’Avenue that’s how much I love it and so will YOU!!** I hosted a Meetup here this past June and everyone LOVED it!!❤️ Take a look below of two videos I took during our last visit. The variety of entertainment can’t be beat. Several costume changes and multiple music genres all happening in one night!! **L’AVENUE IS ONE OF GLENDALE’S TOP PREMIER RESTAURANT NIGHT CLUBS AND MY PERSONAL FAVORITE IN L.A. DUE TO THE VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT.** **Take a look**👁️ **The show choreography and costumes rotate.** **Meetup visit in June 2026** https://share.icloud.com/photos/021zskmRxS3z09GCY0UTyUfQg **Meetup visit in June 2026- Luz showing off her great dancing skills following the dancer’s rhythm** https://share.icloud.com/photos/085VBsy-aezN8x5JzhF_9mbzQ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVFZcyVD1QI/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTzOm8XlH-7/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVCvXNUDx3h/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== **“HALLOWEEN NIGHT” SPECIAL EVENT** L’Avenue transforms for a Halloween night featuring live music, a European-style burlesque show (show girls), and DJ sets. The evening includes a **costume competition with prizes** for the best outfit and a menu of signature Halloween cocktails. **COSTUMES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED** PLEASE JOIN THE SPIRIT AND WEAR A COSTUME. YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO CRAZY ALL OUT. WEAR A COSTUME YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE IN. **I’ll be bringing treats to enjoy**! **FEES** * **$5 Meetup fee + $25 RE-fundable cancellation fee if attending.** * **$30 Cover paid at the door** * **Note: Minimum dining spend $50** **L’AVENUE HALLOWEEN NIGHT CANCELATION POLICY** L’Avenue is charging a $25 cancelation fee per person on my credit card on file if cancelling/no shows on the evening of the event. See cancellation policy in the photo gallery. **Please kindly confirm your attendance by making your $30 RSVP immediately (no later than 12-hours). See payment info below. Thank you!** **UNDERGROUND AT L’AVENUE** **Located directly across from the Americana on Brand (corner of Brand Blvd & Harvard St)** L'Avenue is a European-inspired upscale restaurant and lounge known for its fusion of French & Italian cuisine, craft cocktails, and vibrant nightlife with live entertainment like DJs, bands, and burlesque shows. It offers an upscale dining experience with dishes like beef carpaccio, pasta, and sea bass, alongside a full bar, all within a **chic, modern setting that includes a speakeasy-style underground level. The venue hosts weekly themed nights, including Armenian cultural events on Sundays. See photo gallery of weekly entertainment.** **Atmosphere & Unique Services** **• Ambiance:** Features dim, romantic candlelit lighting, chic modern decor, stylish interiors, and an outdoor patio. **• Nightlife & Entertainment:** Transitions from a sophisticated dining room into a high-energy nightlife destination, hosting nightly live entertainment including jazz bands, vocalists, DJs, Latin nights, and burlesque or themed performances. • **Layout:** Features a speakeasy-style lower level and a main floor centered around a lively stage. **• Dress Code:** Strictly enforced; prohibits caps, beanies, flip-flops, athletic wear, streetwear, or provocative clothing. **Specialties & Menu Highlights** **• Cuisine:** Offers a Mediterranean- and Middle Eastern-influenced Modern European and French-Italian menu featuring shareable plates, grilled specialties, fresh seafood, and prime meats. **• Notable Dishes:** Beef carpaccio, fresh artisanal pastas, prime steaks, the braised beef oxtail Odyssey Plate, and a sea-salted Branzino flamed tableside. **• Drinks:** Craft cocktails (such as the Lush, Wildflower Elixir, and specialty event-themed drinks), fine wines, and premium spirits. **EVENT DISCLAIMER** **Once the entertainment starts it gets really loud and lively.** **SATURDAY NIGHTS AT L’AVENUE** Saturdays start out with a DJ followed by a soloist and a lively dance show resembling the glamour of Las Vegas “showgirls”. **L’Avenue calls it “Burlesque Night”.** It’s NOT burlesque as we Americans know it, but unequivocally the dancers & costumes are GORGEOUS and the entertainment variety simply can’t be beat!! The soloist when we were last there performed Amy Winehouse and Adele popular hits and was TERRIFIC!! I’ve gone twice on “Burlesque Night” and last year I went on “Armenian Night”. Both times I was 100% impressed. The service was excellent, the craft cocktails and food were delicious. The speakeasy underground ambiance was fab too!! **Where can you go in L.A. and enjoy a “Fabulous Place” that includes a F-R-E-E dinner show (cover only on special engagement nights) of this caliber? No where!!** **MENU** See photo gallery for menu. **PLEASE BRING CA$H** No separate checks. Please bring plenty of cash or be prepared to Venmo/PayPal/Zelle me at our table. **RESERVE YOUR DINING SPOT** 
$30 RSVP ($25 will be refunded at the venue): PayPal, Venmo or Zelle (NOT if waitlisted). NOTE: Fee is NOT refundable.
If you need to cancel immediately update to “not going.” **Payment contact provided at time of RSVP made immediately or spot will be released so someone else can join the fun.** AT TIME OF PAYMENT INDICATE: L’Avenue **NOTIFICATIONS-ON ARE REQUIRED** 
It is YOUR responsibility to know if you were moved-up from the waitlist. **PARKING** FREE 90-minute parking on Artsakh St. (runs parallel to Brand Blvd. enter off of Harvard St. across from the Glendale Central Library). If you don’t mind walking 1-3 blocks you might find free neighborhood parking on side streets. Usually what I do. Valet is about $22 and located around the block on Harvard St. before you get to Artsakh St. MEETUP POLICY 
🔺 No drop-ins. RSVP Meetup members only
🔺 3 under 24-hr cancellations/3-months out
🔺 3 failures to pay (fee events)/6-months out
🔺 2 no-shows/1-year out
🔺 Excessive cancellations perm. removed

11/3 Tuesday Turns & Tiles (Board Game Event) at FlowState Studio

Tuesday Turns & Tiles is a boardgame event at FlowState.Studio! **Tickets:** [https://stan.store/FlowStateStudio/p/tuesday-turns-and-tiles](https://stan.store/FlowStateStudio/p/tuesday-turns-and-tiles) TT&T is one of the first weekly reoccurring events started at FlowState.Studio hosted here with **Patrick** & **Travis** teaching and running things for your enjoyment with our co-host **Chelsea** **More details on the website:** [https://www.flowstate.studio/events/tuesday-turns-tiles](https://www.flowstate.studio/events/tuesday-turns-tiles) 🎲 ----- **Hours** \-\-\-\-\- 🎲 8p - 11p 🎲 ----- **Cost** \-\-\-\-\- 🎲 $5 to cover the space, snacks, fund more games, etc. Feedback welcome! Bring a friend and any games you enjoy for an evening of wonderful space and people 🤩 **JOIN US ON BGG (BoardGameGeek)** **BGG Guild for Turns & Tiles:** [https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/4493](https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/4493) **BGG List of Games On Hand:** [https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/353336/turns-and-tiles-at-flowstatestudio-board-games](https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/353336/turns-and-tiles-at-flowstatestudio-board-games) **JOIN OUR DISCORD** [https://discord.gg/XwDJbszyHm](https://discord.gg/XwDJbszyHm) **Also on Meetup:** [https://www.meetup.com/flowstate/](https://www.meetup.com/flowstate/) **Also on Plura:** [https://heyplura.com/events/org/flowstate](https://heyplura.com/events/org/flowstate) **TICKETS:** [https://stan.store/FlowStateStudio/p/tuesday-turns-and-tiles](https://stan.store/FlowStateStudio/p/tuesday-turns-and-tiles)

11/10 Tuesday Turns & Tiles (Board Game Event) at FlowState Studio

Tuesday Turns & Tiles is a boardgame event at FlowState.Studio! **Tickets:** [https://stan.store/FlowStateStudio/p/tuesday-turns-and-tiles](https://stan.store/FlowStateStudio/p/tuesday-turns-and-tiles) TT&T is one of the first weekly reoccurring events started at FlowState.Studio hosted here with **Patrick** & **Travis** teaching and running things for your enjoyment with our co-host **Chelsea** **More details on the website:** [https://www.flowstate.studio/events/tuesday-turns-tiles](https://www.flowstate.studio/events/tuesday-turns-tiles) 🎲 ----- **Hours** \-\-\-\-\- 🎲 8p - 11p 🎲 ----- **Cost** \-\-\-\-\- 🎲 $5 to cover the space, snacks, fund more games, etc. Feedback welcome! Bring a friend and any games you enjoy for an evening of wonderful space and people 🤩 **JOIN US ON BGG (BoardGameGeek)** **BGG Guild for Turns & Tiles:** [https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/4493](https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/4493) **BGG List of Games On Hand:** [https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/353336/turns-and-tiles-at-flowstatestudio-board-games](https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/353336/turns-and-tiles-at-flowstatestudio-board-games) **JOIN OUR DISCORD** [https://discord.gg/XwDJbszyHm](https://discord.gg/XwDJbszyHm) **Also on Meetup:** [https://www.meetup.com/flowstate/](https://www.meetup.com/flowstate/) **Also on Plura:** [https://heyplura.com/events/org/flowstate](https://heyplura.com/events/org/flowstate) **TICKETS:** [https://stan.store/FlowStateStudio/p/tuesday-turns-and-tiles](https://stan.store/FlowStateStudio/p/tuesday-turns-and-tiles)

2nd Saturday Contra Dance, St. James Episcopal Church - South Pasadena

Hey Contra Dancers! South Pasadena dance is back again! We are in a NEW HALL at the St. James Episcopal Church in South Pasadena - a few block down from the old dance location. Tell a friend, bring a friend and carpool! Let's grow our community. Lesson starts at 6:30pm, dancing starts at 7:00pm and ends at 10:00pm. **Caller:** TBD **Band:** TBD **Admission:** $10.00-$30.00 Sliding Scale ($20 recommended) / 18 and under FREE! Bring your smiles, dance shoes and make your feet happy. Individuals welcome, no need to bring a partner. Save me a dance! Anton \~ the contra dance dude

11/12 Tango Taco Thursday ft. Robert Le

**Tango Taco Thursday ft. Robert Le** We will focus on basic directional movements and the process of shifting weight to give you tools to lead with strength and precision, move with elegance and expression, and introduced to a body language of connection. **WHEN:** Every Thursday **SCHEDULE:** **8p - 9p** Tango Fundamentals Class ft. Robert Le **9p - 10p** Tango Combos & Tricks Class ft. Robert Le **10p - 11p** Practica, Social, Questions w/ Robert Le **WHERE:** FlowState.Studio **Directions on the website:** [https://www.flowstate.studio/location](https://www.flowstate.studio/location?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdE5Ea3YxNGVWWjdlY3hqdXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6WCRBsNH50YzclfA3R8nJtlPj7Ws9jPpK5nqz-UpAPA-hnr0ladY3QIa45hg_aem_CEVxLVc7dunzyCunuSGlaw) **MORE INFO:** [https://www.flowstate.studio/events/thursday-tango](https://www.flowstate.studio/events/thursday-tango?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdE5Ea3YxNGVWWjdlY3hqdXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR64poIhmfvmmYfc6_BpLP_ozHVtu-2weGKRn-oEqzQl-qx_AMd30plU6oIqWg_aem_Ys0Hxf5cxtApciI90nPnoA) **COST:** $20 for ONE class and Practica OR $25 for BOTH classes and Practica $5 for active FULL-TIME education (college, acting school, clown school, trade school, theatre school, etc) just show transcript and pay at door **TICKETS:** [https://stan.store/FlowStateStudio/p/tango-every-thursday](https://stan.store/FlowStateStudio/p/tango-every-thursday?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdE5Ea3YxNGVWWjdlY3hqdXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5COsprUvjmUo4srsDBqzmYxWf-0AXt-9ta12JWv6jvPh4Kwedhw78d5e34-A_aem_QyWqo8vkPk1cOInIQPm3QA)

1st Saturday Contra Dance - Culver City Masonic Lodge

Hey Folks! Time to get out and dance! Tell one friend, bring two friends and grab three brochures. Lesson starts at 6:30pm, dancing starts at 7:00pm and ends at 10:00pm. **Caller:** TBD **Band:** TBD **Admission:** $10.00 – $30.00 Sliding Scale ($20 Recommended) / 18 & Under FREE **PARKING:** Garage across Venice Blvd. at 3844 Watseka Ave, Culver City 90232 - (about $5 for 4 hours), or street parking Get your dance shoes, tie up those laces and make your feet happy. Individuals welcome, no need to bring a partner. Save me a dance! Anton \~ the contra dance dude

First Holiday Mixer of the season & Potluck @ Hollywood Sculpture Garden

The Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A SOCIAL THERE!!! It's located on private property and not normally open to the public. So it is indeed a special thing for us to go. (for free) Now . . . About this event: It is outdoors in a super-funky, pretty and cute location of The Hollywood Sculpture Garden. **This is intended as a "New To Meetup Mixer." Meaning if you are new to Meetup, or new to the group, been in the group for a while but not attended an event or even just new to the city, . . . then come.** A perfect way to meetup some quality people over some even better wine. **And very perfect if this is your first meetup ever!! Come join us.** If you are an existing member, . . . then you are equally welcome. After all . . who will be the welcome wagon for all the new people? Now . . . A little bit MORE about this event: Sunset is expected for 4:55 PM 4 PM Event STARTS 4 to 5 PM . . . General arrival window. 4:55 PM . . . . Sunset (if all goes according to plan) 6:00 PM . . . . The light show begins 4:0 PM to 8:59 . . . General socializing & art appreciation over food and drinks. 9:00 PM Event Ends 9:01 onwards . . . the night is young. Head off to other cool places with new friends. Oh!!!!!! One other thing **It's Pot-luck/Drink-luck.** Your ticket for entry is a dish or a drink. Bring anything that is good to share for serve 10 people. Or a nice bottle of wine, or dozen beers (if cheap beer), 6 pack of craft beer. We will provide the tables, dishes, plastic-ware, cups, napkins, etc. **Frist:** RSVP **SECOND**: Be sure to Fill out the Attendees Form so have name on guest list [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9) **Third**: Pick up a dish or drink to bring to the event. **Fourth**: Show up (at the event) with your best self and be ready to be social and have fun. I know what you are thinking . . . * will this be fun? * is this a cool place? * will there be people as cool as me there? * or even . . . . I'm not cool & I am shy/introverted . . . * will I be able to fit in and enjoy too? ***And the answer is yes to all.*** **[WATCH THIS!!!](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) Here is a vid from an actual event we did there.** It was summer of 2021. Watch the whole thing and you will see the food/wine . . . the place, . . . where we hang out and how. As well as what it looks like at day and nite. AND . . . you get of feel of the people, place and vibe. (reg link to the vid) [https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) And to see pix from past visits. [https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA](https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA) ***The Plan:*** * ***Event Starts 4:00 PM*** * ***We socialize . . . Catch Sunset.*** * ***Then more socialize and the the lights will go on.*** ***Question:*** Tell me about this socialize thing? ***Answer:*** It's a Potluck. Bring a dish. OR bring Merlot. Then social happens from there. Question: ***The cost for all this?*** Answer: ***FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE. And bring a dish or drinks.*** PARKING: Parking is tight to non-existent the location. The Google Form will used to make sure you have ALL the best parking info. This event is cross posted to several meetup groups. So there will be plenty of folks. Some goals for this event . . . * To make new friends. * To make more friends. * To go to new places. * To be more social (in real life). NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Race, Color, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin, Political Affiliation, Relationship Status, Gender, Gender Preference, or even Belly Button Lint. We welcome all, . . . and that includes you.