Barbecues Los Angeles

Memorial Day Weekend BBQ & Games at Whittier Narrows (El Monte)

Hey everyone—get ready for an amazing **Memorial Day celebration!** 🇺🇸 Join me on **Saturday, May 23rd from 11 AM to 8 PM** at the beautiful **Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.** Let’s kick off summer with a full day of great vibes by the water—featuring BBQ, plenty of food and drinks, games, and more. Come hang out, relax, and celebrate together! **About the Park:** Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, located in South El Monte, California, spans 1,492 acres, making it one of Los Angeles County's largest and most popular parks. Situated at the confluence of the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo Rivers, the park offers a diverse array of recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy activities such as boating and fishing on its multiple lakes, including Legg Lake, and explore extensive bike and walking trails. The park also features numerous softball and soccer fields, picnic areas, a paved airstrip for radio-controlled aircraft, and a tether car racetrack. For nature enthusiasts, the Whittier Narrows Nature Center provides exhibits on local flora and fauna, and the surrounding 400-acre natural area offers trails through restored riparian woodlands. **Event Details:** We’ll be firing up the grill for a BBQ feast featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, steak, brisket, chicken, shrimp, fish, seafood, grilled veggies, and more! 🎟️ **RSVP & Contribution** To attend, please make a contribution to help cover event costs. $25 per person goes toward premium meats, seafood, drinks, veggies, charcoal, and party supplies. 🎉 **Activities** There will be plenty of games and fun throughout the day! We’ll have volleyball, badminton, bocce, board games, and more. Feel free to bring your favorite games—chess, cornhole/bean toss, card games, or any fun park activities. ⚠️ **Important Notes** Parking: \~$10 per vehicle ($8 for seniors 65+) — carpool if you can Come early if you’d like to help set up and get first dibs on the grill Let’s make this a Memorial Day to remember with great food, great company, and great vibes. Can’t wait to see you all there! **Payment Options:** Zelle: 626-986-8593 Venmo: @Darren-Van-1 CashApp: $Darren515 Paypal: darrenvan515@gmail.com

OR Bar Presents Club Trivia

OR Bar presents Club Trivia. Hosted by Brian Knoebel and Trivia123. Every Monday night from 8pm-10pm. Virtual bingo, all you need is your phone. 3 games every night with 4 categories per game. Amazing Prizes from Circus of Books! **Drink specials all night!** 8228 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood CA 90046

Asian Appreciation BBQ Party at the Park

Vegan BBQ at Bestiest

Speculative Ink Critique - May 3

Speculative Ink is a group of fantasy, science fiction, and speculative fiction writers founded in 2013 - and we're looking for new members! Our group includes people of very diverse backgrounds and writers at many different points of their career. If you're a fantasy, sci-fi, etc. writer who takes their work seriously, we would love for you to come and check out one of our critiques! 3 notes: 1\. This is an in\-person critique in Los Angeles\. 2.. If you'd like to participate in the critique, please message us with your email address, and we'll send all of the relevant material to you. 3\. Unfortunately\, we don't critique poetry or screenplays\.

Sunny's Birthday Dinner: Family-Style at Arag Mongolian Cuisine

IMPORTANT NOTE: DUE TO TOO MANY LAST-MINUTE RSVP CANCELLATIONS RECENTLY: ANYONE WHO CANCELS WITH LESS THAN 48-HOUR NOTICE, NO SHOWS, OR ARRIVES MORE THAN 10 MINUTES LATE WILL BE PLACED ON A 2-MONTH PROBATION AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS DURING THAT PROBATIONARY PERIOD. It is Sunny D's birthday! Lets celebrate at the only real Mongolian restaurant in the LA/OC area. The menu offers Mongolian and Russian-influenced dishes. Yelp Reviews: [https://www.yelp.com/biz/arag-mongolian-cuisine-los-angeles](https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-mongolian-restaurant-los-angeles?start=10&sort_by=date_desc) EVENT DETAILS: • We will meet inside in front of the restaurant shortly before 5:00 pm. • Cost per person is expected to be about $45.00 or more, depending on how much food we order, any beverages, plus tax and gratuity. Please bring at least $60 in CASH (small bills preferred) on hand to settle your portion of the bill. No zelle or other forms of payment. • Family-Style Dining: Dining for this event has been designated as Family-Style. The food bill will be split evenly among all attendees. Attendees will be responsible for paying for their own beverages. Please note that flexibility is an important part of family-style dining, and if you want to take a chance on attending, you have to be amenable to what the group/AO will order. You don't have to eat everything that is ordered, but everyone pays equally, whether you eat everything or not. Most of the dishes we order will be at least moderately spicy. If this definition of Family-Style Dining doesn't feel comfortable, this may not be the right type of event for you. In addition, if you have ANY dietary restrictions or ingredients you do not wish to consume, then you may want to skip this event. Ordering dishes modified to fit someone's dietary needs or personal tastes will alter the true flavors of those dishes for the rest of the group. • Street parking is the only option. Be prepared to walk a block, two or three. Be sure to check all signs for any parking restrictions.

5/10 Secular Latinos SGV meetup

Hey all, We are meeting at the Alhambra library at 1 p.m. Underground parking is available, and there are two elevators that will take you up to the main floor. Street parking is also available. Come a little early and check out the Alhambra farmers' market on 2nd Street. The farmers' market starts packing up around 12:30 p.m. It's been very unpredictable lately, and we need to check in with each other. Y'all good?? I’ll be wearing my black Atheist United t-shirt. Come find me. Hope to see you there! *** ¡Hola! Everyone. This meetup is scheduled for every second Sunday (of the month) at 10 am unless otherwise posted. It's scheduled for two hours to allow people to come and go as they wish. This event aims to introduce the Secular Latino community in the SGV. If you are a Secular Latino who has not connected with other Secular Latinos in the SGV, this is your opportunity! You are not alone; meet others like you. RSVP is not required but encouraged. This meetup will respect family dynamics and your privacy. Photographs of you will not be taken and posted in this group without your consent. We are looking forward to meeting you! Best, Arlene

Little Tokyo Night at Far Bar🔥 LA × Japan Social + Dodgers Game

We’re bringing a good crowd to **Far Bar in Little Tokyo** — for a night that blends **LA energy, Japan vibes, and a social scene that actually moves**! Dodgers vs Angels will be on, but this isn’t about sitting and watching a game! It’s about being out —good music, drinks flowing, people talking, and that mix of cultures that makes LA feel like LA! And yeah — if Ohtani connects, the whole place goes up. **free sake shots every time Shohei Ohtani hits a home run! 🍶🔥** LA × 日本な夜。 🌴 **WHAT TO EXPECT** • A packed Little Tokyo bar atmosphere • A social, open crowd (not cliquey) • Music, drinks, and movement • Dodgers vs Angels playing in the background • A mix of locals, creatives, and people just out for a good night! 🌸 **VIBE** Not just the game. **LA × Japan, city nights, good people.** Even if you’re not into baseball — you’ll feel it! **📍 Far Bar** — Little Tokyo **⏰ Saturday, May 16 • 6:30 PM** Come through anytime 👋**Hosted by LA2JP 💙 LA x Japan Community** Come meet the LA2JP fam — easy, friendly, and open to everyone. はじめてでも大歓迎です！

Potluck day : 21+ Friday Night Socials, Pickleball Freeplay

We are having a potluck!!! Bring your fav protein encouraged plate to our Meet PB Friends old and new event. You don't need to bring a huge plate for everyone. Or else we'll end up having way too much food. Small entrees are encouraged. And our hope is not to end up with 20 dessert items which we will have to toss at 930pm . Our event operates in public court space on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers dedicate their time to setup and share with our attendees and community members. We cannot guarantee court space. Reach out to our organizing members to see how you can help. we generally set up between 4:45 pm to 6 pm depending on organizers' availability. [Outdoorathleticsclub.org](https://Outdoorathleticsclub.org) Join our community here! Operating on a pay it forward model. Donations are for making the future enjoyable for others. [OAC Venmo](https://www.venmo.com/u/outdoorathleticsclub) **AGENDA** 5pm-9pm : Pickleball Freeplay (rotation) **You can read the rules here!** [OAC Pickleball Rules](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/rules-of-pickleball) **For people asking what paddle to get.** [OAC Paddles](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/top-3-oac-pickleball-paddle-picks-of-2024/) **For more Pickleball Information** [Ultimate Pickleball Guide](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/oac-ultimate-pickleball-guide/) **Community Rules :** Before you dive into our community, please take a moment to review our rules. These are in place to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved 1. Be Respectful and Kind: Always interact with other members with kindness and respect. Joking around is fine, but be mindful of others' feelings. Inflammatory, prejudicial, or defaming comments will not be tolerated.

Inglewood: Family Style Lunch at Kuku Cafe (Persian Cuisine)

Please Note: Read the information carefully below BEFORE you RSVP "Yes" below. 1) This is a family style dining event, meaning we will order as a group and divide the bill evenly, excluding beverages. 2) You cannot have any dietary restrictions for this event. 3) Estimated cost per person for this event is between $30 to $40 per person, so please bring that amount in CA$H. 4) Menu and pricing: [KUKU Cafe](https://cash.app/order/$kukucafe/pickup) I enjoy Persian cuisine and I heard that Kuku Cafe in Inglewood is one of the better ones in SoCal. I especially want to try their braised lamb shank. So come join me in Inglewood for a Persian feast at Kuku Cafe!

Food Trucks at Marina “Mother’s” Beach 🐾🏝🌯

Leashed dogs are welcome! It’s no secret that Los Angeles food trucks are the hottest wheels in town. At any given time throughout the city, social media followers and devoted foodies are flocking to parking lots and street fairs for a sampling of their favorite grub. Marina del Rey is no exception. Beach Eats is a weekly food truck event at Marina “Mother’s” Beach on summer Thursdays, 5–9 p.m. through September 24, 2026. Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy a picnic dinner at Mother's Beach! * **ORDERS:** Food orders can be made [online](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.bestfoodtrucks.com%2Flots%2Fbeacheatstogo%2Fschedule%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/1/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/C3AJCnvzpCOmNnQzngLYYeWEZjg1AmUHkgMvib6ugig=403) up to five days before each Thursday event, or directly at the food trucks on-site. * **PARKING:** Available in [Lot #11](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmdvb2dsZS5jb20vbWFwcy9wbGFjZS8xNDEwMStQYW5heStXYXksK01hcmluYStEZWwrUmV5LCtDQSs5MDI5Mi9AMzMuOTc4OTkwMiwtMTE4LjQ2MDE5MDIsMTZ6L2RhdGE9ITRtNiEzbTUhMXMweDgwYzJiYTljODc0ODMzOWI6MHgzNDVhNGVmYTdkYjlkNmNlIThtMiEzZDMzLjk3OTExMjUhNGQtMTE4LjQ1NjY0NzchMTZzJTJGZyUyRjExZjc3a3MxcXk_ZW50cnk9dHR1JnV0bV9jb250ZW50PSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9uYW1lPSZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5JnV0bV90ZXJtPSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA1MDEuOTQxODI5NjEifQ.PX3u0f2TNBEr1lkBikkJmL60zXqngC4lBKwxZyFXSh4%2Fs%2F1121664517%2Fbr%2F241734067788-l%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/1/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/vU3ATgzlh5B05zI6DKhBZYK3HaHDX0AXEmsZhwPqgIk=403) at a rate of $0.50 for each 15 minutes. There is a $2 minimum for credit card payments. * **MORE INFO:** Visit the [Best Food Trucks website](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.bestfoodtrucks.com%2Flots%2Fbeacheatstogo%2Fschedule%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/2/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/DxXBI2oG6NV__9FEi2Qrhus-zozo79O_W0CWMcHuti8=403) to check out the upcoming food truck schedule, order online, or try the [Best Food Trucks app](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJlc3Rmb29kdHJ1Y2tzLmNvbS8_dXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9JnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX25hbWU9JnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkmdXRtX3Rlcm09IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDUwMS45NDE4Mjk2MSJ9.w3C3sPqGFcu4f698Swh_RfsjMHIcGI-B9L9XFEo77h4%2Fs%2F1121664517%2Fbr%2F241734067788-l%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/1/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/O0w71KvJw5pFQZEEUDrp5-IsmopnujLfNeYfo9XV_YY=403) ([Apple ](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fbest-food-trucks%2Fid1513823045%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/1/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/UOyVK7JgbdwHdCq58IwX-7BZZMKPSN8oe7WAg_af91s=403)or [Android](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fhl=en%26id=com.bftcustomers%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/1/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/0EV2AniyPavkhNPPjQVXuDUOeeBAbwNWdnFdBOGgljE=403)). \*This event is open to all, no hosts from WDWD will be there. Feel free to post your message down below to meet with other members and doggies. Have fun!

MONTEREY PARK: Sichuanese Dinner at Cui Hua Lou Szechuan

IMPORTANT NOTE: DUE TO TOO MANY LAST-MINUTE RSVP CANCELLATIONS RECENTLY: ANYONE WHO CANCELS WITH LESS THAN 48-HOUR NOTICE, OR ARRIVES MORE THAN 15 MINUTES LATE WILL BE PLACED ON A 2-MONTH PROBATION AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND ANY EVENTS DURING THAT PROBATIONARY PERIOD. NO-SHOWS WILL BE EJECTED FROM THE GROUP (IF YOU NO SHOW TO YOUR FIRST EVENT WITH THE GROUP, YOU WILL BE BANNED FROM THE GROUP). Once again, we are going back to our regular join, which will include their popular Lamb Stew (pictured above). Yelp Reviews: [https://www.yelp.com/biz/cui-hua-lou-szechwan-monterey-park](https://www.yelp.com/biz/cui-hua-lou-szechwan-monterey-park) EVENT INFORMATION: • When you arrive, meet in the back room (facing the restaurant's front, going to the left and toward the storefront in the corner next to the trash dumpsters). Please be on time as we will start ordering shortly after 5:30 pm. • Family-Style Dining: Dining for this event has been designated as Family-Style. The food bill will be split evenly among all attendees. Attendees will be responsible for paying for their beverages. Please note that flexibility is an important part of family-style dining, and if you want to attend, you must be amenable to what the group/AO will order. You don't have to eat everything that is ordered, but everyone pays equally, whether you eat everything or not. Most of the dishes we order will be at least moderately spicy. If this definition of Family-Style Dining doesn't feel comfortable, this may not be the right type of event for you. In addition, if you have ANY dietary restrictions or ingredients you do not wish to consume, then you may want to skip this event. Ordering dishes modified to fit someone's dietary needs or personal tastes will alter the true flavors of those dishes for the rest of the group. • Cost per person is expected to be about $45.00 or more, plus tax and gratuity. Please bring cash (small bills preferred) to settle your portion of the bill. THIS IS A CASH-ONLY ESTABLISHMENT. • Parking is available in the parking lot of the mini-mall where they are located. Street parking is available. Be sure to read the street signs for any parking restrictions.