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Asian Appreciation BBQ Party at the Park

Tuesday Night Pub Trivia 🤔 ❓❗@ The Roguelike Tavern - Burbank

This event does not have an organizer through meetup. Please see the MC upon arrival or ask one of our friendly bartenders to join a team. Since 2011 Big Happy Trivia has been providing entertainment to trivia lovers and bar goers in the Los Angeles area. Join us for weekly trivia nights and meet fellow trivia lovers in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Let's come together to share our love of trivia and compete for bragging rights and win prizes as the ultimate trivia champion! Join us every Tuesday at 8:00pm The Roguelike Tavern 259 N Pass Ave, Burbank, CA 91505 [https://www.facebook.com/bighappytrivia/](https://www.facebook.com/bighappytrivia/) [https://www.instagram.com/bighappytrivia/](https://www.instagram.com/bighappytrivia/) [https://www.theroguelike.com/](https://www.theroguelike.com/)

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！

Tuesday Night Pub Trivia 🤔 ❓❗@ Jameson's Pub - Culver City

This event does not have an organizer through meetup. Please see the MC upon arrival or ask one of our friendly bartenders to join a team. Since 2011 Big Happy Trivia has been providing entertainment to trivia lovers and bar goers in the Los Angeles area. Join us for weekly trivia nights and meet fellow trivia lovers in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Let's come together to share our love of trivia and compete for bragging rights and win prizes as the ultimate trivia champion! Join us every Tuesday at 8:30pm Jameson's Pub 9546 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 [https://www.facebook.com/bighappytrivia/](https://www.facebook.com/bighappytrivia/) [https://www.instagram.com/bighappytrivia/](https://www.instagram.com/bighappytrivia/) [https://culvercity.jamesonsirishpub.com/](https://culvercity.jamesonsirishpub.com/)

Korean-English Language Exchange

Big Happy Trivia - Dublin's Irish Whiskey Pub - Every Tues at 9:00PM

This event does not have an organizer through meetup. Please see the MC upon arrival or ask one of our friendly bartenders to join a team. Since 2011 Big Happy Trivia has been providing entertainment to trivia lovers and bar goers in the Los Angeles area. Join us for weekly trivia nights and meet fellow trivia lovers in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Let's come together to share our love of trivia and compete for bragging rights and win prizes as the ultimate trivia champion! Free to attend Starting 11/5/2024 - Join us every Tuesday at 9:00pm DTLA Dublin's Irish Whiskey Pub 815 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 [https://www.facebook.com/bighappytrivia/](https://www.facebook.com/bighappytrivia/) [https://www.instagram.com/bighappytrivia/](https://www.instagram.com/bighappytrivia/)

BOB'S BIG BOY CLASSIC CAR & BIKE SHOW

Every Friday evening Bob's Big Boy in Northridge from 5pm to 10pm http://northridgebobsbigboy.com/ has a classic car and bike show, where all the classic cars and bikes hangout, then after 8pm, everybody heads out to the Bob's Big Boy in Burbank at 4211 W. Riverside Dr. Burbank, CA. 91505, thats the big one, where its always crowded with classic cars and motorcycles, Jay Leno comes up there with his cars sometimes! http://www.bobs.net/events/classic-car-show HOME (http://www.bobs.net/) HISTORY (http://www.bobs.net/history) EVENTS (http://www.bobs.net/events) CAR HOP SERVICE (http://www.bobs.net/events/car-hop-service)CLASSIC CAR SHOW (http://www.bobs.net/events/classic-car-show)50'S COSTUME CONTEST (http://www.bobs.net/events/50-s-costume-contest) CLASSIC CAR TROPHY NIGHT (http://www.bobs.net/events/classic-car-trophy-night) MENU (http://www.bobs.net/menu) LOCATION (http://www.bobs.net/location) GALLERY (http://www.bobs.net/gallery) STORE (http://www.bobs.net/store) BOB's BIG BOY 4211 W Riverside Dr Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 843-9334 Directions (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=BOB%27s+BIG+BOY+4211+W+Riverside+Dr+Burbank,+CA+91505&sll=34.152292,-118.346153&sspn=0.006535,0.009645&ie=UTF8&ll=34.152292,-118.346153&spn=0.006313,0.009645&z=17) CLASSIC CAR SHOW Every Friday from 3pm-10pm "It is the oldest Big Boy in the country and classic car lovers from all around Los Angeles gather there every Friday for a trip down nostalgia lane." - The North Hollywood-Toluca Lake Patch HOME (http://www.bobs.net/) HISTORY (http://www.bobs.net/history) EVENTS (http://www.bobs.net/events) MENU (http://www.bobs.net/menu) LOCATION (http://www.bobs.net/location) GALLERY (http://www.bobs.net/gallery) STORE (http://www.bobs.net/store) © 2015 Bob's Big Boy

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**

Dodgers + LA × Japan Vibes at Far Bar—Little Tokyoドジャースナイト🔥

It’s been a minute…**LA2JP is BACK from Japan! 💙🔥** And we picked the perfect night to come back. **Dodgers vs Angels — freeway series energy!** **Ohtani vs Kikuchi! 👀🔥** Same high school.(**You knew!?**) Same Samurai Japan. Now facing each other in Anaheim — Angel Stadium 👀🔥 And we’re not easing in — we’re going straight to one of the most iconic spots in Little Tokyo!! We’re taking over **Far Bar-little tokyo**(**@farbar_la**)— known as a **“Dodgers cathedral”** inside the historic Far East Building. And yeah… it gets real: **free sake shots every time Shohei Ohtani hits a home run!! 🍶⚾️🔥** 🧢 **WHAT’S GOING ON** • Dodgers game on big screens 🔵 • Full bar + music + packed energy 🍻🎶 • **LA2JP reserved section (our space all night)** 🔥 • Ohtani HR = sake shots 🍶🔥 • Pull up solo or with friends — both hit 🌴 **LA2JP VIBE** Not just the game! **LA × Japan**, good people, real energy! Even if you’re not deep into baseball — you’ll get it. 野球好きじゃなくても楽しめます！ 📍 **Location** Far Bar — Little Tokyo 347 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ⏰ **Date & Time** Saturday, May 16, 2026 6:30 PM (game starts 6:38 PM) Pull up anytime — in & out all night! 🔗 **RSVP** **Please RSVP** so we can plan the space! Good people, easy vibe, no pressure, just come through! はじめてでも大歓迎です ! — **@TheLA2JP 💙**

A SOUTH PAS/GARFIELD PARK 10K - The Canis Pack Walk #20/Sniff Explore Exercise

🐩🦮🐕( **FREE SOUTH PAS/GARFIELD PARK 10K ADVENTURE - The Canis Pack Walk / Sniff Explore Exercise** )🐕🦮🐩 Welcome to The Canis Pack Walk! The Most Important Activity for You and Your Dog! [**THIS IS A WALK FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE DOGS - AND FOR THOSE WHO DO**] **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1000 Park Ave\ Garfield 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 **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** ONLY (10) TEN DOGS FOR THIS WALK, SO SIGN UP QUICK AND BE ACTIVE AND SHOW UP. CALLING UP TO (60) HUMANS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING SOME STRONG, INVIGORATING, FRESH AIR! **[ALSO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUR DOG!]** We will be walking around. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. Around the center loop of GP and around the outer loop of GP. Then we will venture through the neighborhood and back to the Park. At the end of the walk, the humans with the dogs may stay for 15 to 20 minutes to ask questions or get tips on dog behavior. 🙏🏾Space is limited, so **Please (RSVP) only if you’re 100% sure you will attend.** If you (**RSVP)** and don’t show, it is a **🚩Red Flag🚩** for future events—we all appreciate strong reliability and respecting others’ being able to have a spot.🙏🏾 We’ll be **walking until** **around 8:00 PM.** Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This is going to go really well, and I will be hosting more **midweek walking events** **every other week** so we can **stay active together** and **make exercise a routine in our day-to-day lives.** **NOW IS THE TIME, LET'S GET TO IT – GENERAL INFO;** This meetup group is for Dog owners and Humans who enjoy exploring, exercising, and socializing with their furry friends. Whether you're into agility training, dog training, or simply love visiting the great outdoors and fun places with your pup, or just yourself, this group is for you. All sizes and breeds of dogs are welcome to join us for group walks, or meetups, and social gatherings. Let's make new friends, strengthen the bond with our dogs, neighboring humans, and have a Pawsitively good time together! Join us and become part of the pack today. Garfield Park allows dogs. But they must be on a leash, and it will be your own responsibility. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas** **Garfield Park is located at 1000 Park Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030**

NASA X-43A Hypersonic Vehicle

RSVP Information: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hptn7n2/lp/cb7a2256-e6c5-4834-ad8d-5debb7e3e32e AIAA Los Angeles Section Town Hall Meeting 5/16 (In-person presentation with the In-person and online attendance (hybrid)) Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11 AM PDT (U.S. and Canada) (GMT -0700) Speaker: Dennis Leung Founder DIBASHI Consulting, AIAA Los Angeles Section Career and Workforce Development Chair) (The speaker will present in person.) (This event is not sponsored by the Lawndale Library) Lawndale Library (Meeting Room) 14615 Burin Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260 Virtual location You will receive a confirmation email with a URL. May 16, 2026 11:00am PT - May 16, 2026 12:40pm PT Tentative Agenda (All Times Pacific Time (PDT) (U.S. and Canada) (GMT -0700)) 10:00 am: Library opens. Check-in / Mingle / Networking 11:00 am: Welcome; Introductions 11:05 am: Presentation and QnA 12:40 pm: Adjourn 01:30 pm: Meeting Room closes Disclaimer: The views of the speakers do not represent the views of AIAA or the AIAA Los Angeles Section. (This event is not sponsored by the Lawndale Library.) NASA X-43A Hypersonic Vehicle Come explore the groundbreaking NASA X-43A program and discover how it pushed the limits of hypersonic flight. This talk will highlight the innovative scramjet technology, the unique launch approach, and the historic flights that reached nearly Mach 10—reshaping the future of high-speed air travel and aerospace engineering. Dennis Leung Founder DIBASHI Consulting, AIAA Los Angeles Section Career and Workforce Development Chair Dennis Leung brings 26 years of leadership in aerospace and defense, with experience spanning the US Navy, NASA, and Northrop Grumman. A recognized expert in satellite production and launch operations, Dennis has managed complex programs across the entire satellite lifecycle while integrating advanced technologies such as AR/VR and next-generation production methods. Upon retiring, founded a consulting company to continue driving innovation, program excellence, and strategic growth in the global space sector. In addition, Dennis supports higher education by advising universities on the development and advancement of their satellite programs, helping to prepare the next generation of space professionals. [AIAA Los Angeles Section], [career-workforce-development-chair@aiaa-lalv.org], [contact@aiaa-lalv.org], [https://www.aiaa-lalv.org]

JAPAN – Highlights Cherry Blossom or Spring Season

There is no doubt that spring is Japan’s most beautiful season. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, people gather in parks between late March to early April to enjoy the beautiful pink flowers all over the country. Experience the wonderful spring flowers and the most famous sights in Japan on this tour package. Time to check off your next Bucket List Destination. Highlights Visited Places: * Tokyo * Mt. Fuji, Hakone * Hikone * Kyoto * Fushimi Inari Shrine * Nara Travel Experience: * Local culture & cuisine * Pure nature / Bamboo forest * Scenic drives * Museum, Temple * Sightseeing * Zoo / Wildlife * Bullet train ride * Cherry Blossom (Mar-May) * Tea ceremony * Shopping Tour Start Tokyo Tour End Kyoto Destination Japan Flights • Arrival: Day01 before 4 pm (flexible) Airport: Narita International Airport (NRT) Or Haneda Airport • Return: Day07 anytime after breakfast (flexible) Airport: Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) Meeting Point * The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01. * More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp *** Day01 Tokyo Arrival Day02 Tokyo Highlights Day03 Mt Fuji, Hakone - Shinkansen Bullet Train Ride Day04 Hikone - Koka Day05 Kyoto Highlights Day06 Kyoto - Nara - Osaka Day07 Osaka Departure Cost: $3590 (Room shared with another solo traveler - same gender) $4290 (Private room) Inclusions Price Includes * • 5 nights Western style and 1 night Japanese style accommodation * • Meet and greet upon arrival at Tokyo Narita Airport * • Airport transfers on arrival and departure * • Private coach transfers between destinations in Japan * • Comprehensive escorted with AJT professional English speaking tour guide * Meals * • Breakfast everyday * • 3 lunches and 2 dinners * Admission fees and activities All entry fees to sites, activities listed in the itinerary.  Transport Travel by private coach between destinations, hassle free baggage handling. Price Excludes * International airfares * Meals that are not included in the itinerary * Travel Insurance * Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks * Personal expenses such as telephone and laundry bills * Gratuities Follow the link for complete details and to reserve your spot. [https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/japan-highlights-cherry-blossom-or-spring-season/](https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/japan-highlights-cherry-blossom-or-spring-season/) Questions? Text or call 202-378-7696 Himanshu - Organizer