Solo-Friendly Things to Do in LA This Weekend [11.1-11.3]
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Dodgers Championship Parade
11.1 | 11 AM | Downtown LA
After a dramatic comeback win, the Dodgers clinched their 8th World Series title, and the city will celebrate with a Championship parade this Friday! The champs will ride double-decker buses along a 45-minute route from 1st Street to Grand Avenue, ending at 5th and Flower. The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. at Gloria Molina Grand Park in front of Los Angeles City Hall. Expect crowds in DTLA, so consider taking Metro! A separate ticketed celebration will also be held at Dodger Stadium.
First Friday in Chinatown
11.1 | 6 PM | Chinatown
Join L.A.’s Chinatown for First Friday, an evening of exploration in this historic neighborhood! Discover unique small businesses and contemporary art as West Plaza and Chungking Road come alive with over 10 local pop-up vendors, DJ-spun music, and galleries with extended hours. Chung King Plaza will also have outdoor music and a vendor market in the central courtyard from 6-10 PM. Don’t miss out!
Host: @chinatownfirstfridays
I Love Micheladas’ First Fridays
11.1 | 7 PM | South LA
Join I Love Micheladas on November 1st at The Beehive in South LA for a night of flowing Micheladas and food from LA’s favorite vendors! Enjoy an All-Star DJ lineup featuring Que Madre, Escaliente, Air Nandez, and LexaCeli, plus live music from Tamborazo Mi Lindo Zacatecas, Los de la Tierra Baja, and Banda La Lujosa. Savor delicious offerings from VCHOS Truck, Tacos La Carreta, Guelaguetza, Mariscos El Garage, and Teddy's Red Tacos. Plus, get free flash tattoos!
Dia De Los Muertos Party
11.1 | 9 PM | Chinatown
Join the Social Club LA this Friday for the party of the season! Costumes are welcome but not required. Enjoy snakes, dancers, a DJ, surprises, and a great crowd. Admission is free, or you can donate to support independent artists. Don’t miss out (this is where we’ll be).
Hike Club Meetup
11.2 | 9 AM | Griffith Park
This hike provides a great workout and some fantastic views as a reward. The steepest part is at the start, followed by a steady incline up Mount Hollywood. The views from the top of the Griffith Observatory are spectacular. Hike, meet new people, work off all that excess candy you ate from the week.
Social Group Golf Lesson
11.2 | 11 AM | Westchester
Join an engaging 1.5-hour golf lesson led by a PGA instructor, designed for all skill levels. Participants will focus on putting, chipping, and full swing techniques while enjoying the chance to shine on the greens. This event also offers an opportunity to network and socialize with amazing women, sharing stories in a chic, welcoming atmosphere. Whether refining skills or simply enjoying the company of fellow golf enthusiasts, this is an event not to be missed. Golf clubs are provided, but don't forget your golf glove for your non-dominant hand!
Plants and Breathwork
11.2 | 12 PM | Silver Lake
Join Mohawk Wellness Collective for an afternoon of cultivating plants and wellness while meeting like-minded people. This social wellness event features offerings from Mota, including somatic practices like breathwork, sauna sessions, and a cold plunge. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, rejuvenate, and grow together!
51st Annual Día de los Muertos celebration
11.2 | 3 PM | Boyle Heights
Self Help Graphics & Art, a Boyle Heights-adjacent gallery and community center, has been hosting its Day of the Dead celebration for half a century. While its main location is under renovation, the annual tradition will continue with some off-site changes. The event kicks off with a procession at Mariachi Plaza at 2 PM, then moves east on the E Line to L.A. County Civic Center Park. There, you'll find altars, a marketplace, food, face painting, and live entertainment.
‘Our Big Show’
11.2 | 9 PM | North Hollywood
Head to this event for a fantastic comedy night hosted by our very own kickball All-Star (he played for a season, that’s enough to win us over), Max, alongside Caitie Mac! What makes it a big show? They’re each doing their longest stand-up sets yet—30 minutes of material. Come out, laugh, and catch some familiar (or new friendly) faces in the crowd. Special guests Misha Perez and Annie Eldridge will also grace the stage. Hosted by Nakul Makkad. Don’t miss it!
Dazed & Confused Poetry Club
11.3 | 8:30 PM | Glendale
Producer Fernando A. Funes has brought together some of his favorite poets for a special one-night celebration of lines, rhymes, verse, and poetry! Plus there will be an open mic portion of the event. This show is in the spirit of your high school poetry club - celebrating angst, melancholy, unbridled joy, and every emotion your adolescent self could ever feel!
Backyard Sessions at Brennans
11.9 | 8 PM | Marina Del Rey (happening next week)
Join us for our first laid-back evening of Backyard Sessions at Brennan’s. We’ll kick things off with discounted drinks at our Backyard Cooler (our private bar), so you can enjoy a cold beverage without breaking the bank. Then, start the night on the right foot—literally—with line dancing led by an instructor. After the dancing, settle in for a live acoustic set as the evening unfolds. Come for the good vibes, stay for the music, and enjoy the company of familiar faces and new friends.
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