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Collab for May: LA's Best Art Salon and Creative Mixer

**LA’s most eclectic creative gathering is back.** If you’ve been looking for *your people* in LA—this is where they are. Collab is part art salon, part creative mixer, part idea incubator. For 20 years, it’s been a space where artists, founders, makers, and curious minds come together to connect, collaborate, and spark what’s next. Expect a room full of: Artists · Designers · Filmmakers · Builders · Entrepreneurs · Musicians · Creative Technologists · And people doing things that don’t fit in a box ### ⚡ What Happens at Collab? **🎤 Guest Speakers (Ask + Offer Format)** Real people building real projects share what they’re working on—and what they need. It’s not just inspiration… it’s collaboration in real time. **May Speakers TBA** **🎨 Live Artists** Creating throughout the night **MAY:** Live graffiti patio with **ShanduOne and CRG1**. Bring a can and join their artistic collaboration! More live artists **TBA** please let us know if you’d like to Showcase your work. **🎭 Performances** Pop-up moments of music, performance, and creative expression **K&R “One Spot Bar”** The designers of the infamous Torture Totter bring their latest creation to life. More performances **TBA**, let us know if you’d like to be added to the mix. **🍴 Food + Drinks** Free wine + soft drinks included **COME HUNGRY**– We select a local food vendor to serve up delicious and affordable cuisine every month! 👉 Want to showcase your work? We’re looking for **live artists + projects** aligned with this theme—DM us. ### 👋 First Time? Perfect. Collab is designed to be easy to walk into—even solo. People are open, curious, and actually talk to each other here. **Collab works best with new faces, so if you can, bring a friend!** ### 🎟️ Details **$5 Donation (but we always welcome larger donations to help us keep Collab going)** 📍 Dystopian Studios II 341 South Avenue 17, Unit A Los Angeles, CA 90031 🗓️ Tuesday, May 12 ⏰ 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM ### 🔁 Keep the Momentum Going Next dates: May 12 June 9 July 14 Follow us to stay in the loop.

{North Hollywood} Square Dance with a LIVE BAND!

Let's go square dancing Downtown near USC! ($20) The 16th ever Los Angeles Old Time Social is happening on May 16th. There are beginner-friendly workshops throughout the day and musicians and folk enthusiasts from up and down the west coast come into town that weekend. Some of them will be putting on a square dance from 7:30-10pm, which is what we'll be attending. Different musicians and callers will be rotating in throughout the night, and we'll keep dancing. Never square danced? Don't worry... all dances are taught. Fun guaranteed! No partner necessary, this is social dancing :) Everyone willing to participate is welcome! Bring your friends -- the more the square-ier! Straight and LGBTQIA+ friendly. We'll meet up there at 7:30pm to watch (and eat) musical cakes before the dancing gets underway. SCHEDULE: 6-7ish - doors 7:00pm - flatfooting workshop (included with evening program admission, if you're interested) 7:30pm - musical cakes + group meet + socializing + beginner-friendly dancing out back (outside) DIRECTIONS: Punch "Velaslavasay Panorama" into maps and it should get there easy. 1122 W 24th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 PARKING: Street parking. Double-check posted signs. MEETING UP: We'll meet up by the cakes around 7:30pm. (Once you go in, just keep heading back, go out into the back garden, back through the ornate gate, into the courtyard+kitchen. If you get lost, just ask anyone to point you toward the cakes.) If you're late and miss the group meet, once you get to the cakes area, ask anyone to point you to Lindsay, and we'll introduce you to the rest of the group. DRINKS/FOOD INFO: You may bring your own food and water bottle. In years past, they have had donation-based canned/bottled drinks on site. I'm unsure what they will have this year. COST: $20 for the evening program (see ticket link in comments). There is also a limited number of discounted all-day passes still available for $45 (at the time of posting this) if you plan to attend more than the evening program. WHAT TO BRING: • Comfortable shoes for pavement • Layers (the dance will be outside) • Water bottle • Pre-purchased ticket receipt on your phone • Cash for drink donations Tips for the LADIES: * Dresses are fun for twirling, but pants are cool too :) * It's best to wear shoes that won't easily slip off * It's ok (even encouraged) to ask guys to dance :) * Ladies are always right, so ladies are always on the right when dancing (though you are no way limited to dancing the "lady" role--anyone can dance any role) Hope you'll join us!

⚡️LAparty presents: STILL ROLLING

⚡️**EVERY FRIDAY** at midnight, join us for an exclusive late-night studio session featuring special guest performances. ✨ **STILL ROLLING** is an exclusive after-hours studio jam in Hollywood and you’re invited to take the stage or simply enjoy the vibes. Live musicians, producers, and vocalists are on rotation thru open sessions, with DJ WELP guiding the room between jams and karaoke requests. **What to know:** – Doors open shortly before midnight – Beverages served – Live music, live art – Musicians welcome to join on stage – Come to contribute, or come to dance Private studio. Limited capacity. Ages 21+ Free entry with RSVP before 1am [RSVP at Partiful](https://partiful.com/e/kfM8gOvQDNFrZVCKj5uH?c=2DjJph27) Follow @[LAparty](https://Instagram.com/LAparty) on IG for more Limited capacity, early arrival suggested 6546 Hollywood Blvd. [LAparty.com](LAparty.com)

🎉 Darren’s Birthday Dinner at Granville Pasadena 🎈

Come join me to celebrate my birthday dinner at Granville in Pasadena! 🎉 I’ll be booking a private dining area, and space is limited to 24 guests. The dinner will feature a prix fixe menu at $95 per person, which includes food, wine, cake, and tax and tip. To RSVP and secure your spot, please add yourself to the waitlist and submit the $95 payment. Looking forward to celebrating with you! 🎈 Please make a payment using the options below: **Zelle:** 626-986-8593 **Venmo:** @Darren-Van-1 **CashApp:** $Darren515 **Paypal:** darrenvan515@gmail.com

🎨Sunday ECHO PARK -Tickets -PAINT NITE WITH BOOZY PIGMENTS-Tickets Needed ✨✨ 🎨

**[🎟️🎟️TICKETS NEEDED FOR THIS EVENT 🎟️🎟️](https://www.paintnite.com/us/ca/los-angeles/events/wildflowers-for-mom-tickets-10361873)** **ADULTS ONLY- 18+** Welcome to Boozy Pigments at The Corner Craft Kitchen + Bar in the Hilton! Paints flow, music pumps, vibes connect. ✨ This isn’t an art class. It’s a chill, fun night out where you can paint your way—no pressure, not perfection, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist. ✨ Playlist power: Hip-hop, Latin, pop tracks keep energy high—sync your painting to the rhythm. ✨Support the venue—it's how we keep the party going! **ECHO PARK PITFIRE PIZZA** have been very gracious in offering us the use of their space for free. Show them some love by ordering a drink or food item it’s how they benefit from hosting us and keeps the events sustainable for everyone. (No outside food or drinks allowed.) **[🎟️🎟️🍷🎨TICKETS NEEDED FOR THIS EVENT 🍷🎨🎟️🎟️](https://www.paintnite.com/us/ca/los-angeles/events/wildflowers-for-mom-tickets-10361873)**

Darren’s Birthday Bonfire 🔥 | Beach Walk, Games, BBQ, Drinks & More 🌊

Join me for a relaxing and fun-filled day at **Dockweiler State Beach** on **Saturday, May 9th** to celebrate my birthday—and all the other May birthdays too! We’ll **meet at 12 noon** to hang out, settle in, and enjoy the ocean. Look for our canopies to claim a cozy spot, set up your chairs, and start the good vibes. **This is an all-day celebration!** Spend the day relaxing, enjoying good food and drinks, and participating in beach activities like walks, games, and BBQ (meats and seafood included). As the evening sets in, we’ll keep the fun going with a bonfire, music, and dancing. Past beach bonfire events have gone strong past 11 PM—so get ready to party from day into night! Spots are limited, and the event may close once full, so please RSVP and make a payment ASAP to confirm your spot. To contribute $25 per person, please use one of the payment methods below. Your contribution helps cover food, drinks, games, firewood, and other essentials. **Payment options:** **Zelle:** 626-986-8593 **Venmo:** @Darren-Van-1 **CashApp:** $Darren515 **Paypal:** darrenvan515@gmail.com **WHAT TO BRING:** * **Essentials:** Beach chair or blanket (chairs are highly recommended), sunscreen, beach towel, hat, sunglasses, and a portable phone charger. * **Clothing:** Comfortable footwear (barefoot, sandals, sneakers, or hiking boots), extra clothes, a sweater or jacket for the evening, and a backpack or bag for your belongings. * **Extras:** Flashlight, beach games, a book, beach umbrella or canopy (if you have one), a portable table, etc. * **Firewood:** Extra firewood is appreciated to keep the bonfire going. The exact location will be announced closer to the event date and shared again on the day of. Stay tuned for updates! **Parking at the beach is $9.** This is a private gathering, so **no uninvited guests or party crashers**—we’ll be keeping track of official RSVPs. Please RSVP only if you’re 100% certain you’ll attend on Saturday, May 9th. Each person may bring up to two additional guests. Please note that a $25 contribution is requested per person. Thank you for understanding and helping me plan a smooth, enjoyable event!

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！

10k-Steps Challenge & Social Walk #34 at Lacy Park and Beyond (San Marino)

**Hi All, Wahayn Here,** **MEETUP TIME - 5:45 - 7:45 PM** **DO YOUR BEST TO GET THERE AT 5:45, WE WILL BE LEAVING NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm.** I am Back, let's head out on another adventure. We’ll be repeating this walk every two weeks until further notice. Come join me for a fun and active evening as we continue our bi-weekly **10k-Steps Walking Challenge!** **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1485 Virginia Rd\. Lacy Park** **\- Leaving at 6:00 pm Promptly** **\- Bathroom Break as we head out** **\- Continue with the Inner and Outer Loop walk** **\- After the Loops\, then exploring the surrounding San Marino neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Lacy Park** **WHAT TO BRING;** **\- Water** **\- A Warm Jacket for Chilly Nights** **\- Flash Lite** **\- Bug Spray** **\- Snacks if needed** **\- Good walking shoes** **\- Comfortable walking clothes** **\- A bright Jacket for the Dark days** **LISTEN THERE'S MORE;** **Goal: A STRONG LIKE-MINDED TOGETHERNESS!** \* We will Establish Togethereness \* We will Bring about a Strong Awareness \* We will Establish a Strong National Presence \* We will Be Active and Responsible \* We will Always Think as a Like-Minded Group \* We will Put our Health and Wellbeing First \* We are a Pack-Family **\* We will Gather and Walk with Harmony** I know—10,000 steps might not sound like a lot, but for those of us who sit at desks or stand in one place all day, it's not always easy to hit that goal. And while 15,000 or 20,000 steps would be great, they also require more time. So to make it fun and manageable, we’re starting with 10k steps as a challenge—and we may increase the goal in future events. **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** Space is limited, so **please RSVP only if you’re 100% sure you’ll attend.** 🙏🏾If you RSVP and don’t show, you will be 🚩Red Flagged 🚩for future events—we all appreciate reliability and respect for others' abilities to get a spot to walk!🙏🏾 Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This **midweek walking event** is going really well. So, let’s **stay active together** and **make this a Strong part of our routine.** **See You There.** [COMMENT BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AGREEMENT] **NOW IS THE TIME, LET’S GET TO WALKING;** Btw. Yes, Lacy Park allows dogs. However, they must be on a leash and it will be your own responsibility. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas. Please avoid parking inside the park lot, as the gates may close before we finish our walk.** **Park closes at dusk so I strongly advise against parking inside any of the lots. Just drive around, and you can easily find free open parking spaces.** **Lacy Park is located at 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA 91108**

Summer Splash - Malibu Creek State Park (bring an inner tube)

**Bring a flotation device** Alright meetup people, summer is around the corner so let’s take a dip at the rock pools located at the Malibu Creek State Park. I know summer is not until June 21st, but this is the best title I could come up with for this event. Bring a flotation device like an inner tube, and I will bring a portable pump. We will do a short hike to the rock pools, and then get in the water. In honor of the Olympics 2028, we might even have people race in their inner tubes for the ultimate bragging rights. Also, no dogs allowed at this state park. So sign up for this event, because this will be more exciting than riding the tractor around the farm. Goal #1: Meet me at the Official Meetup Spot Goal #2: Hike to the Malibu rock pools (half a mile) Goal #3: Bust out those inner tubes Goal #4: Lets have some inner tube races -Person in charge: -Your fearless leader: Nestor Q. “My momma raised no fool.” Driving to the event: -Type in “Malibu Creek State Park” -Choose your path wisely -Parking is $12 per day or $3 per hour -Plenty of parking -Or you can find parking outside for free -Park at your own risk Official Meetup Spot: -The restrooms closest to the trail to the rock pools (aka the second big parking lot) -I will upload a photo of where I will be waiting. I will upload the following documents as photos (a) The Official Meetup Spot (b)The Official Plan of Action (c) The Official Checklist (d) List of people banned from my events What to bring: -A positive attitude (mandatory) -A sense of adventure -An inner tube or flotation device -Plenty of water -Extra clothes -Sunscreen -Bug spray -Towel -Hiking shoes or shoes with good grip -Lunch: sandwich, fruit, almonds, chips, etc. -Save the date more details to come out -Long live this meetup group -We need more Meetup organizers - sign up today. -You’re not alone, you just haven’t met the right people. -Nostradamus had a vision of this event when he took his hot girlfriend to some rock pools back in 1588 A.D. -Share the event with your friends, coworkers, neighbors, siblings, Zoom pals, roommates, mailman, Instagram followers, bartender, bank teller, waiter, hair stylist/ barber, Starbucks barista, TikTok followers, step-brothers and step-sisters, cashier, pets, cousins, exes, etc. **Past meetup performance is not indicative of future results**

⏪ Flashback: A 2010s EDM Tribute Party @ Exchange LA (21+)

80s & 90s Trivia Night (Music, Movies, TV & Win Prizes!)

**\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT [-** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13388#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13388#tix) (\*Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a small % attending. ABOUT: **Let's take it back to a simpler (and a lot more fun) time! Our 80s & 90s Trivia Night is of our most popular and well attended online meetups. Categories will be 80s & 90s Movies, Music, Sports, Pop Culture, Television). Prizes include Amazon Gift Cards and more!!** HOW IT WORKS: You can attend via a computer & Webcam or Smartphone/Ipad/Tablet. 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. At game time, your host will read off 80s & 90s Trivia questions. Your goal is to come up with the right answer to each question and write it down on your paper. Once the round is over (about 6 questions), we will go through the answers and determine who had the highest score for the round. They will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants. HOW DO YOU FIND THE VIRTUAL ROOM: After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation with the zoom link ON DAY OF THE EVENT. RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. **\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT -** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13388#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13388#tix) Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register. **For more fun events:** **Follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)** **Click: [https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/](https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/)**

🏙️ Downtown Skyline Mixer @ Spire 73 🍸🌌

⚠️ Important Reminder ⚠️ Please do not mention our Meetup group or event name to the staff at the venue. We have special arrangements in place and want to ensure everything runs smoothly for everyone. Spire 73: A Sky-High Celebration of Elegance & Energy Step into an unparalleled experience at Spire 73—the highest open-air bar in the Western Hemisphere—where the city lights meet the stars for a night of exclusivity and indulgence. Set atop the iconic InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, this invitation-only affair brings together the crème de la crème of the city for an elevated celebration unlike any other. Vibrant atmosphere where the rhythms blend seamlessly with the pulse of the LA skyline. Expect an ambiance of effortless luxury—all set against breathtaking panoramic views that will leave you spellbound. Are you ready to ascend? Something came up and need extra money? Call our Title Loans Services and apply for a loan today!: Rutilio (323) 979-5085 Dress Code: No strict formal code. Parking Valet Parking Available Street Parking on Wilshire Blvd and surrounding streets. Ask about our Filming and Marketing Services for your Business: Rutilio (323) 979-5085 CEO of Vanta Creative Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la_social_scene_?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==