Community Support Los Angeles

Join us for the "Hunger Ain't No Joke" Comedy Show

**Hunger Ain’t No Joke Comedy Show – August 29** Kick off **Party With a Purpose LA** with a night of laughter, community, and impact at the **Hunger Ain’t No Joke Comedy Show**! Join us on **Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM** at the **Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe** for a fun evening of comedy benefiting the work of **Hunger Action Los Angeles (HALA)** and its efforts to fight hunger and increase access to healthy food throughout Los Angeles County. Hosted by **Jonathon Hollis**, this special comedy fundraiser brings people together for one simple reason: to prove that doing good can also be a really good time. Come laugh, meet new people, support an important cause, and help us launch our very first **Party With a Purpose LA** Meetup event. **Tickets:** General Admission: **$17** VIP: **$50** Bring a friend—or come ready to make some new ones! **Laugh together. Give back. Help fight hunger.**

Atheists Volunteer FOOD DISTRIBUTION! Come help and give out food!

[Atheists United](www.atheistsunited.org), California's largest grassroots atheist nonprofit, is fighting the emergency food crisis with our partners [Sunday Assembly Los Angeles](www.sundayassemblyla.com) by hosting a food distribution in Los Angeles outside our offices. We've partnered with the LA Food Bank and give out over 3,000lbs of food each event. **We need volunteers to help us assemble and organize food packages from 12pm - 5pm every third Friday.** From 3:30pm - 5pm volunteers will help hand food out directly to those in need in the neighborhood. From 5pm - 6pm we'll clean up and celebrate everything we accomplished together. Music and snacks will make it well worth your time. If you'd like to be a super volunteer, contact us about showing up at 10am to help with setup! **[If you're able to make a donation to our Food Distribution program please text the code "AUFOOD" to 44-321, or click here](https://secure.givelively.org/donate/atheists-united/support-atheists-united-s-food-distributions). All donations go to helping us feed our community or expand our impact.** **\*\*Food:** Snacks will be provided free for volunteers. We also hope you join us for dinner at a local restaurant after the event. **\*\*Safety:** COVID-19 is extremely dangerous and we prioritize the safety of our volunteers and food recipients. You must be vaccinated to volunteer. If you are not vaccinated you will be asked to leave immediately. **\*\*Parking:** Free parking for volunteers in our parking lot off Rampart Blvd behind the building. **\*\*Dress Code:** Safety requirements include: no open-toe/open-heel shoes or high heels. We recommend casual attire (jeans, t-shirt, light sweater, & tennis shoes). Please dress for the weather and wear sunscreen as needed. Any questions, please contact Marit at marit.ingebretsen@atheistsunited.org or Evan at evan@atheistsunited.org **Few things bring more joy than helping others.** Join us!

LOVE+ LGBTQ+ Ministry Gathering

Come as you are and be part of a welcoming community rooted in love, connection, and belonging. The LOVE+ LGBTQ+ Ministry creates a safe and affirming space to **Love, Support, Inspire, and Expand**. This gathering is open to everyone, including LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, families, and friends. Whether you are looking for community, meaningful conversation, support, or simply a place where you can be fully yourself, you are welcome here. **Date:** Sunday, August 30 **Time:** 12:30 PM–2:00 PM **Location:** 6161 Whitsett Ave., North Hollywood, CA Join us as we build a community where every person is seen, valued, celebrated, and loved.

Weekly Volunteering with @Myfriendshousela Skid Row

In Person and ON ZOOM! Whatever you wish!!

Isn't it TIME for you to try something new? Something that can improve your confidence and possibly change your life? There's a reason Toastmasters has survived for 100 years and become a world-wide organization. Attend a meeting and see why! Come in person OR join via Zoom. https://commonspace.toastmastersclubs.org

Social hike & coffee - Kenneth Hahn hike

Queer Meetup (community dinner)

**Chao Doi on Los Robles** **Looking to meet new people and build genuine community? Join us for dinner at The Kitchen! Whether you’re coming with a friend or on your own, this is a relaxed evening to enjoy good food and even better conversation with other LGBTQ+ neighbors and friends.** **This isn’t a networking event or a dating event—just a chance to connect, laugh, and share a meal together.** **Please RSVP only if you’re confident you can attend. We make reservations based on the number of people who sign up, so last-minute cancellations can make it difficult for the group and the restaurant.** **We can’t wait to share a table with you!**

(Glendale) Friday Happy Hour Mixer: Grab A Drink and Make A Friend

**\*\*Reminder: Event is cross-posted on other Meetup groups and there will be attendees from other groups. The number of guests attached to my name reflect the number of attendees signed up with the other groups.\*\*** Whether you're a regular or new to Meetup, come by to our event and get ready to meet new people and make new connections! It's also a great way to end the work week and kick-off the weekend with good vibes and even better company... ***Happy Hour is from 5-9 PM*** [Happy Hour Menu](https://irp.cdn-website.com/3eaa39b5/files/uploaded/MR_FURLEYS_GLENDALE_MENU_2025.pdf) **Seating**: First come, first serve (I have submitted a request for a reservation but it has not been confirmed by the venue yet) **Payment**: Order and pay at the counter (counter service) **Parking**: Street parking (be sure to read the signs) **Guests**: Attendees are welcome to bring a guest Questions? Feel free to post them in the comments section. I will be posting event updates as they become available.

Sunset Sessions at One Colorado Pasadena 🎶 | Indie Soul, R&B & Groove

Hey Everyone! 👋 Join me for the **final concert of the summer series at One Colorado Pasadena!** 🌅🎶 Come out on **Friday, August 21st** for a relaxed evening of **Caught a Ghost**, featuring soulful **indie electro-soul, R&B, funk, and groove** at **Sunset Sessions \| Live Music & Libations in Old Town Pasadena**. Great music, sunset vibes, drinks, and good company to close out the summer! 🍹🎵 We’ll **meet up at 6 PM** to grab a spot together and settle in before the music starts. **Note:** I won’t be able to reserve or hold seats, so please plan to arrive early if you’d like a good table or spot, as it can fill up quickly. The **live performance runs from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM**, giving us a couple of hours to enjoy the music, catch up, and unwind together. Bring your own food while enjoying the music. There will be no potluck. We’ll be listening to **Caught a Ghost**, bringing a soulful blend of indie soul, R&B, funk, and electronic grooves—the perfect soundtrack for a warm Pasadena summer night. 📍 **Location:** One Colorado, 41 Hugus Aly, Pasadena, CA 91103 🎟️ **Admission:** Free 🍸 **Drinks:** Available for purchase (each person covers their own) It’s an easygoing, no-stress kind of hang—just good music, good vibes, and a nice way to kick off the weekend. If you’re free, come join me 👍 See you there!

Salsa Dancing at Ivy Station: Fermin Fusion Salsa band in Culver City

**Come and Experience Salsa dancing at the plaza at Ivy Station in Culver City for an evening of live Latin music and dancing at sunset.** The fun starts on Friday, August 21st with a free beginner- friendly salsa lesson led by dance instructor Pepe Gonzalez from 6:30-7pm before hitting the dance floor to live music from Fermin Fusion Salsa from 7-8:45pm * Date: Friday, August 21st , 2026 * Time: Salsa Dance lesson 6.15 PM –7 PM * Fermin Fusion Salsa Band from 7-9:30 pm * * Location: 8900 Venice Blvd. and 8840 National Blvd. in Culver City * * Price: This event is outdoors, free, and open to the public! No partner is needed to attend * Parking : Visitor parking is available on levels P1 and P2 of Ivy Station's garage (entrances at 8900 Venice Blvd. and 8840 National Blvd. in Culver City) with complimentary 2-hour parking validations available at the event *

AU Food Distribution -- Volunteers Needed!

## Details [Atheists United](http://www.atheistsunited.org/), California's largest grassroots atheist nonprofit, hosts a food distribution in Los Angeles every month at our office building. We've partnered with the LA Food Bank and Sunday Assembly Los Angeles to give out over 4,000lbs of food each event. **We need volunteers to help us unload, sort, assemble, and give away grocery kits from 12pm - 5pm.** From 12pm - 3:30 we unload the truck, sort the food, and build the grocery kits. From 3:30pm - 5pm volunteers will help hand food out directly to those in need in the neighborhood. From 5pm - 6pm we'll clean up and celebrate everything we accomplished together at a local restaurant. Free snacks and drinks provided for all volunteers. If you'd like to be a super volunteer, contact us about showing up at 10am to help with early setup! **Food:** Snacks will be provided free for volunteers. We also usually buy lunch for everyone. After the event volunteers usually gather at a local restaurant to debrief. **Safety:** Safety vests, gloves, and masks are available for all volunteers. Volunteers are expected to be fully vaccinated. **Parking:** Free parking available for volunteers in our parking lot off Rampart Blvd. **Dress Code:** Safety requirements include: no open-toe/open-heel shoes or high heels. We recommend casual attire (jeans, t-shirt, light sweater, & tennis shoes). Please dress for the weather and wear sunscreen as needed. Any questions, please contact Evan at [evan@atheistsunited.org](http://evan@atheistsunited.org/) We know we have only one life to live and few things bring more joy than helping others. Join us! **If you can't attend but would like to help support the program financially please consider a donation to Atheists United so we can organize more projects like this in the future:** [https://www.atheistsunited.org/donate-now](https://www.atheistsunited.org/donate-now) At Atheists United, we are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments at all of our events. By participating in an event hosted by Atheists United you agree to follow behavior outlined in our [Event Code of Conduct](https://www.atheistsunited.org/policies) policy.

YIDDISH CONVERSATION GROUP

Yiddish Conversation Group - meets monthly near West Hollywood - this month for conversation, ping-pong and potluck! ***Shmueskrayz*!** Get together and speak in Yiddish with your friends and neighbors here in LA. *This event is good for Intermediate and Fluent speakers, though all are welcome.* Bring drinks, snacks, and/or a verterbukh! Please call (323) 655-7700 to RSVP.