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Dockweiler Beach & Potluck from South Asian Culture Group OC/LA

Dockweiler Beach & Potluck from South Asian Culture Group OC/LA

Sat, May 30, 11:00 PM
From The Pan-Asian (South/West/East/SE/CE) Culture Group of LA

This is an extension event from Indian South Asian Culture Group of OC/LA. Please refer to this link for any further details: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-tnqxvyaj/events/314435004/ Let’s have a potluck at Dockweiler Beach! Bring a favorite dish to share your culture and add some color to our table. This is the potluck sheet to help us coordinate. Please fill it up if your bringing something: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bcy59pbqk_HnYKlVx3RqzdnQD_TNtx6KUQwrC10JisY/edit](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bcy59pbqk_HnYKlVx3RqzdnQD_TNtx6KUQwrC10JisY/edit)

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Dockweiler Beach and Potluck

Dockweiler Beach and Potluck

Sat, May 30, 11:00 PM
From THE Indian & South Asian Culture Group OC/LA
4.9

Let’s have a potluck at Dockweiler Beach! Bring a favorite dish to share your culture and add some color to our table. This is the potluck sheet to help us coordinate. Please fill it up if your bringing something: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bcy59pbqk_HnYKlVx3RqzdnQD_TNtx6KUQwrC10JisY/edit

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ASP Global Run Day 5K for 5K Celebration Monrovia

ASP Global Run Day 5K for 5K Celebration Monrovia

Thu, Jun 4, 1:30 AM
From A Snail's Pace Running Shop Weekly Runs
4.8

For 47 years, ASP has been dedicated to getting our community into movement. Powered by Nike, we are helping you establish the rhythm of consistency in celebration of Global Running Day 2026 🔰 Join us tonight as we celebrate our **Global Run Community**. Food, drinks, swag, and nothing but good vibes. And get ready… we’re crowning the winner of our **5K for 5K Challenge**. Let’s run, hang, and celebrate the people who make this community what it is. You must RSVP for raffle entry. Link coming soon. # **From 5/20-6/3 runners and walkers can enter our $5000 raffle by:1️⃣ Ending your 5K run at any A Snail's Pace (ASP) Running Shop location2️⃣ Take a photo of your run history on your smart device, make an Instagram post (1st image can be anything you'd like! Carousel posts welcome!)3️⃣ On your IG post, 1) mention [@asprunning](https://www.instagram.com/asprunning/), 2) hashtag [#5Kfor5K](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/5kfor5k/)4️⃣ Show your post and run history on your device to an ASP team member5️⃣ Our team member will take your information and enter you into the raffle. Enter as many times as you'd like! We are accepting 1 entry (one 5K run) per day during the 2-week period. For your Instagram participation, we will make a weekly drawing from our IG entries on Tuesday, 5/26, and Tuesday, 6/2, for a pair of Nike running shoes.**

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Lummis Day Festival and 626 ArroyoFest

Lummis Day Festival and 626 ArroyoFest

Sat, Jun 13, 6:00 PM
From " Ⓒulture, Ⓒuisine, Ⓒocktails, Ⓒoffee & Ⓒonvos = Ⓒommunity "
4.7

I am not able to be in town to host this event as a meet-up. Meet up does not allow no host events and no other persons have stepped up. The event date is being moved until the date that it can be a hosted event of meet up Historically. . . Lummis Day was usually in June. BUT . . . in 2023 . . . . they did it in October and even closed off the 110 and made it for only foot and bike traffic. What is Lummis Day? It's a fun day out with history and community. Who is it named after? [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Fletcher_Lummis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Fletcher_Lummis) THIS posted event is to be a placeholder till they announce the 2024 date on [http://www.lummisday.org](http://www.lummisday.org) we will update the event with specifics. RSVP to stay in the loop. To attend this event #1 **RSVP on this event with the red RSVP button** *AND THEN* #2 **[Fill out the event form](https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6)**[ https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6](https://forms.gle/FW4aozDwU1ngkqVu6) (spoiler alert: ***if you do not fill out the form you will not get accurate or updated event info)(Meetup messages is not reliable or efficient at getting out info. Too many have notifications turned off)*** **Got questions?** **[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)**[ to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881) (be sure to mention the what event you are talking about) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Gender, Gender Preference, Ethnicity, National Origin, Race, Color, Religion, or even Belly Button Lint. We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister groups we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events. This event is cross-posted. The number RSVP'd here combine with other groups for fun and filled event. **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297325431/)**[ for the Main event link for this event](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297325431/) for other rsvp's. **[CLICK HERE](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/join)**[ To see all our other events and join in on them.](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/join) Art makes for great social fun. Over the course of the year we a bunch of arty events. **[DTLA Art Walk / Last Bookstore](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297436052/)** **[Phantasmagloria Tour & Painted Stairs](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297463955/)** **[Norton Night At The Museum](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297452281/)** **[Getty Villa](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297508152/)** **[Getty Center](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297508197/)** **[ArtNight Pasadena](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297321198/)** Feb 11 **[FREE Museum Day in LA](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/291496938/)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/291496938/) Apr 27 **[Eclectic Music Festival](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297327479/)** May 19 **[Museums of the Arroyo](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297326097/)** June 15 **[Lummis Day & ArroyoFest](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297325431/)** June 16 **[Chalk Festival](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297387892/)** July 27 **[Shakespeare by the Sea](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/297342160/)** Sep 17 **[Smithsonian Day](https://www.meetup.com/ccccc-c/events/291505968/)** If you have any suggestions or if you wish to post an event the group or lead an event: **[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)**[ to send a Direct Message to Marc (screen name Oddie)](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881)

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🇰🇷 Electrik Seoul: Aespa’s “Lemonade” Official Release Party @ Exchange (21+)

🇰🇷 Electrik Seoul: Aespa’s “Lemonade” Official Release Party @ Exchange (21+)

Fri, Jun 5, 4:55 AM
From Electric Events LA
4.3

Let’s meetup for Electrik Seoul! **Tickets 👉[https://ravemeetup.short.gy/Exchange60426](https://ravemeetup.short.gy/Exchange60426)** ***Early bird price at announcement: $15. Lock in tix before the next tier.*** More events 👉[https://www.RaveLoop.com](https://www.RaveLoop.com) **👋 *Please visit our sponsor site* 👉[https://www.RaveMeetup.com](https://www.RaveMeetup.com)** **AESPA x ELECTRIK SEOUL** **[Click here for more info.](https://www.ravemeetup.com/event/electrik-seoul-presents-aespas-lemonade-official-release-party-exchange-la-21-60426/)** The **Lemonade Release Party** transforms Exchange LA into a neon‑bright celebration of Aespa’s second album, bringing fans into a world of sharp visuals, futuristic energy, and pure dance‑floor adrenaline. Powered by **Electrik Seoul**, the night blends K‑Pop, EDM culture, and LA nightlife into one immersive experience. Expect a full‑venue takeover: massive LED walls, citrus‑bright lighting cues, and a sound system built to make every beat hit like a shockwave. DJs will be spinning Aespa tracks, remixes, and high‑octane electronic sets that keep the room moving until late. This is more than a listening party — it’s a community night for MYs, club kids, and anyone who lives for high‑concept pop and high‑energy dance floors. Whether you’re there to celebrate the album drop, meet other fans, or just get lost in the music, the vibe is bold, stylish, and unmistakably Aespa. Don’t miss this one-night-only event where K-Pop meets the dance floor. Grab your crew, bring your fandom light sticks, and be part of the hype! ***You must buy a ticket if you want to see the DJs inside of the venue. The "FREE" shown by meetup.com means it's only free to meetup with members. Sorry for any confusion.*** https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/b/3/c/highres_534331548.jpeg **AGES:** 21+ **DOORS OPEN:** 10:00pm **ADDRESS:** 618 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014 **PARKING:** [🅿️ ](https://bit.ly/4b2fUBD)**[Reserve with SpotHer](https://bit.ly/4b2fUBD)[o](https://spothero.app.link/ts1p2NqSe1?kind=address&latitude=34.1018336&longitude=-118.3209233&$3p=a_hasoffers&$affiliate_json=http%3A%2F%2Ftracking.spothero.com%2Faff_c%3Foffer_id%3D1%26aff_id%3D1755%26source%3DAcademyLA%26format%3Djson)** **DRESS CODE:** Upscale Casual. No sandals or flip-flops, shorts, ratty or baggy jeans, baseball hats or beanies, white t-shirts, tanks / sleeveless shirts, hooded sweatshirts, jerseys or clothing with sports logos. Dress tennis shoes and jeans are OK. Management reserves the right to make all final dress code decisions & can refuse entry for any reason. **MEETUP INFO:** Please comment below & make arrangements to meet up with our members. The suggested meetup spot is inside Exchange LA in the upstairs lounge adjacent to the middle bar; the middle bar is just outside the main stage entrance doorway on the 2nd floor; the lounge is NOT on the VIP balcony level. **MEETUP TIMES (5 MINUTE WAIT PER TIME):** 11:15pm 12:15am 1:15am

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🌙LA × Japan Night in Koreatown

🌙LA × Japan Night in Koreatown

Sat, May 30, 2:15 AM
From " Ⓒulture, Ⓒuisine, Ⓒocktails, Ⓒoffee & Ⓒonvos = Ⓒommunity "
4.7

Friday night in Koreatown. 🌃 Dodgers game on in the background, drinks flowing, live DJs, live performance, and a late-night LA crowd all in one spot. We’ll start with the game at 7:15PM, then keep the night going with music, cocktails, dancing, and good energy until 2AM. Not your usual watch party, more like an LA night out with the game as the backdrop. ✨ Culture 🍜 Food 🍸 Cocktails 🎧 Live DJs 🎤 Live Performance Come solo or bring friends — easy place to meet people and experience Koreatown after dark. No cover — just RSVP! 📍 Moonlight Ktown Lounge 3250 Wilshire Blvd · Los Angeles, CA 🕖 Friday, May 29 • 7:15PM–2AM 🎟 RSVP on Partiful: [https://partiful.com/e/a0juijTuXL8eLbi6zch8](https://partiful.com/e/a0juijTuXL8eLbi6zch8)

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The diversity of Meetup groups depends on the community and interests. Larger cities like Los Angeles offer varied cultural groups and events.

Not all interests may have active groups, but Los Angeles is bustling with cultural activities, so you're likely to find something engaging.