Solo-Friendly Things To Do This Weekend [8.23-8.25]
Jazz in the Garden
8.23 | 4:30 PM | Pasadena
Enjoy a new seasonal program called Golden Hour, held in the Sculpture Garden. This event features a live jazz performance, a happy-hour wine menu in the Garden Café and drop-in drawing supplies for guests to check out. Relax with friends and loved ones while soaking in the beautiful garden views.
Ceramics Workshop
8.24 | 10 AM | Santa Monica
‘Handmade in Venice’ is hosting a beginner friendly ceramics workshop on the patio @ MUD\WTR :gather on Main Street. You will learn both coiling & pinching handbuilding techniques to make your own mug, bowl or whatever your imagination leads you to create. All levels are welcome!
Love Tour: Wellness Crawl
8.24 | 11 AM | Santa Monica
The world's first wellness crawl in Santa Monica. The day is centered around connection & love - so whether you're single or off the market, it's the perfect way to connect deeper to yourself & others. You'll be walking to each location so be sure to wear comfortable athletic apparel & shoes.
Where’s Sean Tho?
8.24 | 2:30 PM | Sawtelle
"WHERE'S SEAN THO?" is an interactive livestream game where the first person to find Sean wins the Grand Prize. If you're in Los Angeles, join the LA Watch Party at Sorry Not Sorry to watch the livestream, play games, and see the winner announcement live. The Grand Prize could be as much as $1,000, with $1 added for every confirmed RSVP up to that amount.
Blind Book Exchange
8.24 | 4 PM | West Hollywood
Femme bien lue [well read woman] is a monthly LA based event series that aims to foster a community of creativity & inclusivity for all women through a shared love of literature. Each guest is asked to bring a favorite, pre-loved book, wrapped in paper. You will be given a cute femme bien lue library card and pocket to fill out clues on the book. Books are laid out and you will get to pick and bring home another guest's book based on clues on the library card that speak to you.
Talks & Telescopes
8.24 | 5:30 PM | Mt. Wilson
The evening begins with the talk at 5:30 in our Auditorium, followed by observing through both the 60- and 100-inch telescopes from dusk to 11:30PM — the two largest telescopes in the world available for public use. Additional stargazing around the grounds will be available from members of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society. Food will be available for purchase from a food truck, or bring your own picnic! (This event is currently sold out, but there might be a waitlist!)
VERSUS: A Game Show
8.24 | 6:30 PM | Hollywood
Hosts Vic Michaelis and Chris Renfro challenge two opposing teams to a series of game show classics. Who IS the fucking best?! Broadway Performers vs Television Stars? Nerds vs Influencers! Gays vs Straights?! Only one team will survive.
Community Beach Clean up
8.25 | 8 AM | Junipero Beach
Get ready for another fantastic beach cleanup and party with the Long Beach Walking Club, @longbeach.runclub, @operationrevolt, and @pueblitatortillas Stop by for as little or as long as you’d like—every bit of help counts! After the cleanup, grab some delicious bites and refreshing drinks at Saltwater Deck to celebrate our efforts!
Host: @Longbeachwalkingclub
Capture The Flag
8.25 | 12 PM | Playa Del Rey
Join 40+ strangers on the sand for our first game of Capture the Flag on the beach! Most people who play join solo, so it’s a great way to get out, get active, and meet new people. Refreshments provided after the game.
Cornholin’ For Cancer
8.25 | 2:30 PM | DTLA
Come out to a fun cornhole tournament for charity! All donations go to 'Pink Aid' - a charity whose mission is to provide compassionate support, critical resources and emergency financial assistance to underserved breast cancer patients and their families.Join solo or with friends.