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Creative Recharge ⚡️ 10/14/26

Wed, Oct 14, 11:00 PM

From Creative Recharge ⚡️ Hosted by Playtronus LLC

Join us for our October event in Pasadena! Give yourself a dose of creative play to boost your energy & wellbeing this month! As high-achieving adults, we often spend so much time focusing on all the things we need to do that we never make time for the things we want to do that just sound fun. Let's change that! This is a space to connect, create, have fun, & recharge with each other together in real life. :) * BYO craft or use art supplies provided * BYO food & non-alcoholic drinks * Zero artistic skills needed * Adults only (18+) * Suggested donation $5 per person ([donate here](https://account.venmo.com/u/playtronus)) See you there? ❤️ Kat . . . 🌴 Founder, Playtronus LLC *** ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: This event is being hosted in a historic building with accessibility limitations. If you are unable to walk up a flight of stairs, but would like to attend the event, please contact Kat (katpineda@playtronus.com) by a week before the event so we can make arrangements.

4 attendees

LA Chess Social X Highland Park Chess Club October Special

Sat, Oct 24, 3:00 AM

From LA CHESS

4.8

Presenting Our October Chess Double Feature LA Chess Social X Highland Park Chess Club Two of LA's beloved social chess clubs are teaming up for a huge collaboration! In a few weeks, we are coming together for a lovely evening of **casual/competitive chess, live music, costume contest** and more! This event will be held at two venues simultaneously, which are directly across the street from each other. Each space will have a different atmosphere, one will be more lively, the other more relaxed and quiet. **Venue #1: "The Lounge"** We are excited to be working with the fabulous bar "The Goldfish", for the first time! This space will have live music, lively games of casual and competitive chess, as well as award winning Thai food and drinks. This establishment also has rooms with billiards tables and an arcade if one desires a break between games. **Venue#2: "The Study"** As many of you know, the Highland Park Chess Club meets every Wednesday at Belle's, which boasts a breathtaking back patio, with a candle-lit, under-the-foliage wine bar aesthetic. In this space, due to the popularity of higher-level chess theory lectures, we will be welcoming back International Master Levon Altounian! He will be conducting a lecture between 8:30pm and 9:30 (perhaps longer). There will also be room for casual games in this quieter location. Unlike the Goldfish, with is 21+, this space is open to all ages! There will also be beginner lessons held on the front patio, hosted by Long Beach Chess Club's own Larcy_Plays_Chess, who is certainly a beloved educational fixture in LA's social chess scene. **The Details:** Friday Evening, October 23rd 8:00pm - 12:00 **The Goldfish** 5043 York Blvd. Highland Park 90042 21+ **Belle's** 5022 York Blvd. Highland Park 90042 All Ages More fun details to come, so stay tuned!

52 attendees

Your Sunday FUNday Fall Plans: Bowling + Beers + New Friends! 🍂🎳

Thu, Oct 15, 2:00 AM

From Social LA - Hikes, Drinks, Parties, Fun Stuff!~

4.6

**🍂 Fall Into Fun with Our Social Bowling League!** Fill up your Fall social calendar now - join our **6-week social bowling league**! Whether you’re a strike machine or you’ve never bowled without the bumpers, this league is all about good times, chill vibes, and meeting great people in Los Angeles (Mar Vista) - **bowling skills are definitely optional! ;)** **🗓 Sunday afternoons \|📍 Bowlero Mar Vista \| 💵 $89 *(while Early Bird is active)*** **🚨New to the league?** Use discount code (**AMUFA26**) for 20% off - $71.20 *during **Early Bird*** **💻 League Info & Registration**: https://tinyurl.com/LA-Bowling-Fall26 **Why Join?** 🎉 It’s only 6 weeks - perfect for a low-commitment social plan 🍻 Great mix of people in their 20s, 30s, & 40s, plus post-game hangs at the bar 🎳 Zero pressure - gutter balls totally welcome! 👕 Free league shirt if you sign up early 🧠 Weekly trivia w/ prizes 💬 Super social - join solo or w/ friends! **Want in?** Join one of these fun teams, or start a team of your down w/ friends, we’ll all be hanging out either way! **Unbowlievable** 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2yxcfuhw **Here for the Beer** 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2b9mra4o **Spare Me** 👉 https://tinyurl.com/283cw2tl 📅 League Dates (Sunday afternoons): Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22 ***(The MeetUp event date is the deadline to register for the league.)*** **Cost & What’s Included:** ✔ $89 **Early Bird** registration - **New bowler? Get 20% off w/ code: AMUFA26** ✔ 6 weeks of bowling (1–3 games/week) ✔ Shoe rentals & full league setup ✔ Trivia, prizes, and great people 👉 **SIGN UP NOW** 💻League Info & Registration: https://tinyurl.com/LA-Bowling-Fall26 🤑Use promo code AMUFA26 to save 20% 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: https://bit.ly/BowlingLeague-IG 📩 Questions? Contact the league: http://bit.ly/2nKHno7 Spots are filling fast – don’t miss out on the fun times!

2 attendees

NOHO Chess Social

Wed, Oct 14, 2:00 AM

From LA CHESS

4.8

NOHO Chess Social Tuesdays @ Brews Brothers 5140 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601 7pm–10pm Join us every Tuesday night for the NOHO Chess Social, the North Hollywood sister club of the LA Chess Social! Hosted at Brews Brothers — a lively local favorite with top-notch craft beer and occasional live music — this weekly meetup brings together chess enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just getting started, you’re welcome here! Boards and pieces are available on-site, but bringing friends (and a chess clock if you have one) is always encouraged. Hosted by NOHO Alej

8 attendees

21+ Friday Night Socials, Pickleball Freeplay

Sat, Oct 17, 12:15 AM

From Outdoor Athletics Club

4.8

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. 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 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.

6 attendees

DTLA Chess Club

Sun, Oct 18, 7:30 PM

From LA CHESS

4.8

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

7 attendees

Noche de los Muertos @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery-We have our own altar to point

Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 AM

From " Ⓒulture, Ⓒuisine, Ⓒocktails, Ⓒoffee & Ⓒonvos = Ⓒommunity "

4.6

We will have our own Altar for the group as a meetup point. AND you will be able to create art and help decorate it. (read below) This is the biggest, baddest Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival in Los Angeles, if not all of California. Whatever is written can't compare with a well made vid. **[Click here](https://player.vimeo.com/video/816694907)** to watch what it's like [https://player.vimeo.com/video/816694907](https://player.vimeo.com/video/816694907) Come celebrate the Mexican holiday on which the souls of the departed are said to return and join in celebration with family members. It's a humorous way of dealing with the reality of death, which is after all a part of life. If all that sounds a little grim, I have been to this event in the past and found it to be one of the biggest, liveliest parties I have ever seen! There will be lots of dancing: Aztec dancing, folkloric dancing, and more. Families set up ofrendas (altars) to welcome back the dead; this year there will be over 100 of them and the best decorated win prizes. You can get your face painted (for a fee) like a calaca (skull), or come with your face already painted if you wish. Come in your best Dia de los Muertos costume; the best costume can win $1500! There are art exhibits and photo exhibits and stunning light exhibits. AND There will be five stages featuring primo entertainment until close to midnight. Along with food and beverage vendors and lounges in which to enjoy their wares. The main site is [https://www.ladayofthedead.com](https://www.ladayofthedead.com) Photos from past years [https://www.ladayofthedead.com/gallery/nggallery/gallery](https://www.ladayofthedead.com/gallery/nggallery/gallery) Event details such as specific acts and parking get updated to this posted in the month before. and parking. For the moment you can find 2023's info at [https://www.ladayofthedead.com/event-info/](https://www.ladayofthedead.com/event-info/) COST? For 2023 . . . it was : $35 for Day Of The Dead 9AM to 3PM And $60 for Night of the Dead from 5PM to midnight. Yeah . . . it's not cheap. On the other hand . . . it's really awesome and not like anything you have ever seen. **[Click here](https://player.vimeo.com/video/816694907)** to watch what it's like [https://player.vimeo.com/video/816694907](https://player.vimeo.com/video/816694907) This is a Meetup? YES . . . . we (the group owners) will get an alter spot. We will decorate it a bit. And we will set it up with chairs and a table with an art activity. Watercolors . . . watercolor paper . . . brushes . . . and you will get to make your own offering for the booth. We will post the location of our altar. This will be our Meetup point. You will get there. And you can head out with whoever is there. OR . .. sit down and start with some art and when other folks get there . .. head out with them. And remember, this takes place in a cemetery and mausoleum. Some of our members have family members buried or interred there, so a certain level of decorum is also appropriate, along with the fun and joy. For instance . . . I personally have relatives located here. Looking forward to seeing you there! RSVP here if you are interested AND if you are interested in being one of the hosts. OR if you are interested in being in charge of the design and creation of the alter and decorations . . . send me a message. Will add you and you can then be part of making this event happen.

51 attendees

Los Angeles Singles Speed Dating Game Night

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00 AM

From Really Fun Things To Do In Los Angeles

4.0

For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990703048406](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990703048406) **IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER BUTTON ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/ SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP.** **\*This is a multigroup event so event responses are only a portion of the total number of attendees** Los Angeles Dating Games Singles Game Night: Play Fun Icebreaker Games And Match With People (Check dates below for your age range) A Dating Games Singles Game Night is a revolutionary new event that is changing the way singles meet. It's a fun new twist on speed dating! Let's face it, we're all tired of the endless online swiping on dating apps and this event is the perfect way to meet other singles in real life. ***Ages Ranges : 20s, 30s, 40s*** **HOW THE EVENT WORKS...** \- At each Dating Games Singles Event event we book a reserved area with some tables at a cool bar with a great vibe \- After you get your ticket we give you the event reservation name\.\.\. When you arrive you just tell the venue host the reservation name and you'll be directed to the event area where you'll get to meet the other fun singles who are also looking to meet new people\. \- You'll be playing fun and easy icebreaker games to get to know everyone\. \- After the event you'll be a able to login to our app where you'll be able to select the people you'd like to stay in touch with $scroll down for more details about how that works$\. \- We usually have between 12 and 20 people at each event\. The amount of people varies from event to event but you'll definitely get to meet a good amount of people without being overwhelmed by a huge crowd\. We keep the events fairly small and intimate so you really get to know everyone and make real connections\. \- Our host will walk you through the event via video on your phone $so there's no awkward check in process or silly name tags$ \- The coolest part about the event is that no one else at the venue will even know you're at a singles event\. It will just look like a group of friends having fun around a table\! \- During the fun icebreaker games you can order cocktails $or non\-alcoholic mocktails$ to get everyone talking and then move into the games $feel free to order food/appetizers if you'd like to as well\. Everyone pays for their own tab at the venue$ *\*\* QUICK NOTE: WE WILL BE RAISING THE TICKET PRICE EVERY FEW DAYS AND BECAUSE WE LIMIT THE SPOTS AVAILABLE, THE EVENT WILL VERY LIKELY SELL OUT BEFORE THE EVENT TIME GRAB YOUR TICKET ASAP TO MAKE SURE YOU GET A SPOT. \*\** **WHAT ARE THE ICEBREAKER GAMES ALL ABOUT?** You'll be playing fun games like "Friendly Feud" which is similar to the popular prime time TV show we all know. In this game you and the other singles at the table will be asked fun questions like, "Name a gift that women love men to give them". You will try to come up with the most popular answer and then you'll find out if you got the top answer. Another popular game we sometimes play is Blank Slate where you have to try to guess the most popular fill in the blank answer to questions like, _________ TIME . You'd have to try to come up with the most popular answer... is it PARTY TIME? Is it NIGHT TIME? Or maybe it's SHOWTIME. **HERE'S THE REALLY COOL PART!** This event has led to countless relationships and new friendships formed because after the event you'll be able to stay in touch with the people you met at the event by reaching out and contacting them on our app. After the event is over we allow you to login to the app and **swipe on the people you'd like to stay in touch with!** It's similar to a dating app but you'll have actually met and mingled with the people in person before deciding if you want to match and stay in touch with them! After you get your ticket you'll be able to upload a photo of yourself on our webpage (only viewable by the other event attendees). After you sign up you will get an email from us with instructions on how to upload your photo to our app/webpage. It's the perfect way to meet someone, merging new technology and good old fashioned meeting in real life! \*\*\* IMPORTANT! IF YOU DON'T SEE AN EMAIL FROM US AFTER YOU SIGN UP MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER. THAT EMAIL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT AND GETTING ONTO THE APP \*\*\* *A message we received about one of our recent events: "I had a great time at the event. The people were really friendly and the games were a lot of fun. It was a refreshing change of pace from the dating apps" - Leah* \*\* QUICK NOTE: Because the venue is giving us their valuable table space we ask that you order either a 1 drink minimum or if you don't drink alcohol at least a food item off the menu (can be an appetizer). For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990703048406](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990703048406)

1 attendee

Los Amigos happy hour and subsequent walk to Circus of Nightmares . Short walk

Sun, Oct 25, 11:00 PM

From Los Angeles Hiking Group

4.8

Lincoln beer company left Burbank so we have to go to a new place this year . Happy hour is from 2 to 7 . You can arrive when you wish but Group plan will be to be there at Los amigos from 4 to 6 . We will be playing Jenga, Uno and any othergames people wish to bring . After happy hour and group socializing we will head to Circus of Nightmares this is the other clown house in town. This night is scheduled to have a live show so we want to get there by 6:30 or 7 . this happy hour number is limited due to reservation at the restaurant. walk to Circus of Nightmares will start at 615 from restaurant. this portion will be short under a mile so people who don't like long walks this will be a good event. actual distance is about .5 miles to Circus of Nightmares. We will also post another walk that will be in the 4 to 5 mile range that will join the walk to Circus of Nightmares and then branch out from there. Just a reminder these are pay your own events so please plan to pay for what you drink or consume . ***LIABILITY***: The organizer is an untrained and unpaid volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries and health issues, assessing all risks, for any material losses and for getting lost. Each member agrees to make their guests aware of this, also, and releases the host from all liability.

18 attendees

Online Social Game Night - A social party from home

Sat, Oct 17, 1:00 AM

From Really Fun Things To Do In Los Angeles

4.0

Sign up at: FRIDAY - 4:00 PM - Online Trivia Night. Sign up at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975870284209](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975870284209) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* FRIDAY - 6:00 PM - Social Party Game Night. Sign up at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975149835327](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975149835327) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* WEDNESDAY - 5:00 PM - Online Trivia Night. Sign up at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975870284209](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975870284209) We get it, you're all cooped up at home but don't let the coronavirus stop you from having some fun! Grab a cocktail or your favorite snacks because we're bringing a party directly to your home! HOW IT WORKS: Once you sign up, you'll be given a link to join a party (on Zoom) of other people via video. All you need is a laptop, phone or tablet to take part in the event. You'll enjoy an evening of meeting new people, fun social interactions and games. Our friendly host will be with you live via video orchestrating the event and even making introductions among the group so you'll get to know the other people attending. It's so much fun! * 15 OTHER MEETUP GROUPS HAVE ALSO BEEN INVITED TO THIS EVENT SO THERE WILL BE A GOOD AMOUNT OF PARTICIPANTS. WE HAVE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE & THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT FAST SO GRAB YOUR TICKET ASAP! Once you login to the event, you'll get to see all of the other participants via video. The event host will then pair you off into smaller teams of about 6 people per group and you'll be working as a team against the other groups. You'll be playing fun games like.... * Solving really cool riddles/puzzles as a group, answering trivia type questions and other questions that are similar to your favorite TV game shows! * Playing fun games like "Blank Slate" (In Blank Slate, the host will show you a word followed by a blank. For example: Chicken _________. You'll write down a word that follows the word Chicken such as "Soup". Essentially you're trying to predict what will be a popular answer. We do different fun games at each event we throw! * Scavenger hunting - Your group may be asked to find "around the house" type items to earn points. FAQ: If I attended a past event with you, can I sign up for this one? Yes, In fact we never use repeat questions and we always change up the games so feel free to sign up with as many of our upcoming events as you'd like! How do I join the event? After you sign up on to Eventbrite we will send you a link with an invitation to join the event. How many will be participating in each event? We expect between 15 and 25 people. Sign up at: FRIDAY - 4:00 PM - Online Trivia Night. Sign up at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975870284209](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975870284209) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* FRIDAY - 6:00 PM - Social Party Game Night. Sign up at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975149835327](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975149835327) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* WEDNESDAY - 5:00 PM - Online Trivia Night. Sign up at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975870284209](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975870284209) https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/c/6/f/highres_489971375.jpeg

1 attendee

Hike around Haunted Hayride

Mon, Oct 26, 1:15 AM

From Los Angeles Hiking Group

4.8

We will walk around the haunted hayride to check it out. Walk is easy walk less than 1 mile. We are NOT going on the rides or inside. We will walk on trail that goes around it. They usually charge for parking so tell them you are here for a hike and not a customer of the ride. We will meet in front of the merry go round. We will wait 15 or so minutes.

11 attendees

CA Del Sol Happy Hour! This is a pre happy hour before our 7 pm Halloween walk

Mon, Oct 19, 11:30 PM

From Los Angeles Hiking Group

4.8

Either extend your weekend or start your new week off right !!!! We will be doing a short less than 1 mile walk to enjoy CA Del Sol happy hour on Cahuenga . We did this event a few times and it was a fun event . Bring as many 5 dollar bills as you like as this is what the online menu states is the price for the happy hour items. This is a pay your own event . Restaurant likes to do one group tab so bringing cash for your share is easiest . Great short social event for first timers. Initially walking to happy hour from north weddington at 4:30 . We will be at restaurant from 5:00 to 630 then walking back to park to start 7 pm halloween walk . If running late you can meet us at restaurant during the 5 to 6:30 window . We will be starting this happy hour and the regular walk from park location . Join us for one or both events

26 attendees

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