Afternoon Activities Los Angeles

Los Angeles Urban Canvas Collective Creative Session

We are hosting a casual creative session for the Los Angeles Urban Canvas Collective to connect with others who share an interest in our city's public art scene. This is an open space for people who appreciate urban landscapes, photography, mural culture, or just want to spend an afternoon in good company. We will be meeting up to share ideas, talk about upcoming local projects, and simply enjoy the creative energy that defines our neighborhood. Whether you are an artist, a documentarian, or just someone who enjoys exploring the city’s walls, you are welcome here. We keep things low-pressure and social, so don't feel like you need a formal portfolio to join in. It is really just about meeting like-minded people and seeing where the conversation takes us. If you are planning to join us, please let us know by clicking the RSVP button so we can get an idea of the group size.

Intermediate Pickleball, level 3.0-3.5 in South Pasadena (FREE)

If you have late afternoons free come join us for friendly games of lower intermediate to intermediate level pickleball! Our goal is to create a group of reliable regulars and newcomers that are roughly the same level and want to play for social fun and exercise, but still challenge themselves to play better and better. NOTE: THIS IS DIFFERENT LOCATION FROM MY OTHER EVENTS. **LEVEL**: Lower intermediate to fully intermediate, approx. 3.0-3.5 level. We are friendly and welcoming, but please don't overestimate your level too much as this is **NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS OR ADVANCED BEGINNERS.** (I am probably 3.0 after two+ years of casual play. ) **HOW IT WORKS:** Depending on how many people sign up we'll play on one or two courts, the second court can be used for drills if we don't have eight people. **EVERYONE WILL GET TO PLAY MOST OF THE TIME** and everyone will switch partners each time. **COMMITMENT:** Since this is a small event It is important that people sign up only if they are certain that they will attend and drop out as early as possible, if necessary, so we can aim for a suitable number of people. Please be on time and plan to stay for full 2h. If some people want to play another 1/2-1h I will stay to provide the nets. No-shows and anyone cancelling in the last 24h before an event more than one time every so often will not be invited back. No guests allowed. **NO CRASHING, PLEASE!** **BRING**: Your paddle, water, sunglasses and possibly a chair. I will provide the nets and the balls. **COURTS**: We will play on free courts that are easily available on weekday afternoons, but we have no reservations, so there is no 100% guarantee that we don't have to wait. **ETIQUETTE:** 1) Have fun! 2) No apologizing for bad shots! 3) Tips on how to improve as players are appreciated, but only in between games. During a game only positive comments for good vibes, please! **PARKING**: Easy, free street parking. **Enter** **from** **EL CENTRO** **ST.** **RESTROOMS**: At the rec center. **LIABILITY**: The organizer is an uncompensated and untrained volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries, health issues, material losses and for assessing all risks. Each member shall make their guests aware of these policies and releases the host from all liability.

Seniors - Interactive & Therapeutic Music Session - Playing, Jamming, Dancing!

This meetup group is all about appreciating the wonderful music (pop, soul, rock, jazz) of decades past, roughly encompassing the 50's to the 80's. We use music to facilitate interaction and for the therapeutic benefits, especially for seniors, of rhythm-based music therapy. As a professional drummer and songwriter, I have found that listening to and enjoying music from a rhythmic standpoint has great benefits for people of any musical background. The only requirement is that you enjoy music too! This particular group is open to all individuals in the area who are at least 55 years in age. I have carried out many sessions like this with great results, as I especially love bringing joy to seniors, who too often don't have viable social opportunities and don't have any way of revisiting good memories from their youth via music. The primary reason to join this group is to HAVE FUN! To expand on that, the fun you have during these sessions is based on simultaneous appreciation of music and positive social interaction with an individual who is not necessarily in your age group (ME!). If you would like to enjoy not just listening to music, but interactively getting INSIDE the music by rhythmically playing along or clapping, then join! If you are looking to meet other like-minded, music-loving seniors, then join! If you want to have a unique experience enjoying music you love while creating lasting friendship, then join! While I certainly offer musical knowledge with each session and information regarding the instruments and the music that I bring, my priority is for you to have a great time while also possibly learning something about music! In a typical session, we begin by chatting for a few minutes about music (or any other topic!). Oftentimes, I will then do a quick performance to demonstrate the rhythmic approach to listening to music. Then, I pass out small instruments to whoever may be interested while we play, sing, clap, and dance! If you have limited mobility, you can still join in with small percussion instruments that I bring, or you can simply watch and listen. You will forget your aches and pains for an hour as we jam together within the context of music you love, like Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, Benny Goodman, the Grateful Dead, Michael Jackson, and a whole lot more. I often dance with and interact with everyone in the room while we play our instruments and forget our worries inside the music. If you're a senior who loves music, join our group today! I'm very much looking forward to meeting you! No musical experience necessary.

Intermediate Pickleball, Level 3.0-3.5, in South Pasadena (FREE)

**This week we are meeting on SUNDAY**, because the courts are not available on Saturday. Come join us for weekly friendly games of lower intermediate to intermediate level pickleball! Our goal is to create a group of reliable regulars and newcomers that are roughly the same level and want to play for social fun and exercise, but still challenge themselves to play better and better. **LEVEL**: Lower intermediate to fully intermediate, approx. 3.0-3.5 level. We are friendly and welcoming, but please don't overestimate your level as this is **NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS OR ADVANCED BEGINNERS.** (I am probably 3.0 after two+ years of casual play. ) **HOW IT WORKS:** We'll play on two courts and ideally we need 10-11 players for the best experience. **EVERYONE WILL GET TO PLAY MOST OF THE TIME** and everyone will switch partners each time. **COMMITMENT:** Because we aim at exactly 10-11 people it is important that people sign up only if they are certain that they will attend and drop out as early as possible, if necessary. We need eight people to start and finish on both courts, so please be on time and plan to stay for full 2h. If some people want to play another 1/2-1h I will stay to provide the nets. No-shows and anyone cancelling in the last 24h before an event more than one time every so often will not be invited back. No guests allowed. **WAITLIST** (if needed) Regulars with good attendance records will get some priority. **NO CRASHING, PLEASE!** **BRING**: Your paddle, water, sunglasses and possibly a chair. I will provide the nets and the balls. **COURTS**: We will play on free less-than-perfect courts that are easily available, but we have no reservations. (in the unlikely event that the courts are in lock down we will drive 3 min to another S.Pas. location) There is not much fencing, so we play with many balls and let them run off till the end of the game. **ETIQUETTE:** 1) Have fun! 2) No apologizing for bad shots! 3) Tips on how to improve as players are appreciated, but only in between games. During a game only positive comments for good vibes, please! **PARKING**: Easy, free street parking. **Enter** **from** **BANK** **ST.** **RESTROOMS**: Usually there is a Port-a-Potty on location. Drinking fountains are available. **LIABILITY**: The organizer is an uncompensated and untrained volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries, health issues, material losses and for assessing all risks. Each member shall make their guests aware of these policies and releases the host from all liability.

Practitioner Showcase at the Moonlight Academy

A weekly recurring showcase of local witch and occult talent transforms an esoteric store from a retail outlet into a vital cultural hub. By featuring local practitioners, artists, and speakers, the store fosters customer loyalty through consistent engagement while providing a platform that legitimizes and connects the disparate threads of the local pagan community. Benefits to the Esoteric Store Recurring Revenue Streams: Regular events drive consistent foot traffic on typically slow days. Participants often purchase ritual tools, books, and supplies immediately following a showcase. Brand Differentiation: Showcasing unique local talent sets a physical store apart from generic online marketplaces by offering an irreplaceable experiential value. Market Insight: Weekly gatherings act as informal focus groups, allowing owners to identify gaps in the market and adjust inventory to meet emerging community needs. Authority and Trust: Hosting educational and talent-based events establishes the store as a thought leader and a safe, authentic environment for spiritual exploration. Strengthening the Pagan Community Reduced Isolation: For practitioners who feel "cut off" socially or geographically, regular meetups provide a vital sense of solidarity and belonging. Knowledge Exchange: Showcases facilitate "in-group education," where diverse practitioners share ritual mechanics, chants, and stories, enriching the collective practice of all attendees. Social Cohesion: The repetitive nature of weekly "rituals" or gatherings reinforces social ties, making the community more resilient against internal strife and external pressures. Path for Newcomers: Recurring events lower the barrier to entry, offering seekers a low-pressure way to transition from private study to active community participation.

DAVID BYRNE IN CONVERSATION

This event will definitely sell out asap. An Evening with David Byrne discussing his book: *Sleeping Beauties: why Good Ideas Go Dormant and How They Wake Up.* **When:** Tuesday October 13 **Time:** Starts at 8:00 PM - meet earlier to get good seats **Where:** Robert Frost Theater (Culver City High School) 4401 Elenda St Culver City CA [BUY TICKETS ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-david-byrne-tickets-1998616751505?aff=ebdssbdestsearch) **BE CAREFUL NOT TO BUY VIRTUAL TICKETS WHICH IS ON OCT 20.** ### **Elenda Street has permit parking with restricted hours. To avoid citations, free self-parking is available in one of the three designated parking lots:​** 1. ​Middle school parking lot, at the corner of Elenda and Farragut 2. Culver City High School Huron back parking lot off Braddock and Huron 3. Culver City Student parking lot, off of Harter

Mah Jongg Morning at the Encino Farmers Market

Join us for Mah Jongg Morning on the ADC covered patio during the Encino Farmers Market!

OneGeneration
17400 Victory Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Free parking!

Open play from 9am-1pm
$75 for unlimited play for a year!!

Free filtered water - bring your own reusable bottle.
The patio is steps from the food court!

Support small business, bring your own shopping bags, grab breakfast, and play mah jongg! All are welcome.

Lessons available upon request.

Can’t wait to see you!!!

www.socalmahjongg.com

Scenic Walk in the Gardens @ The Huntington (Pasadena)

Have you been to The Huntington? I was able to get 12 FREE Tickets (save $29) for Thurs. 10/1/26. Great place to casually go walking to enjoy the botanical gardens, collections of art, history and literature. Parking is free, but get there early to snag a good spot. Bring a bottle of water with you and wear some good walking shoes. Afterwards, we can enjoy lunch there at their cafe (we'll need to snag a table or two) while others get in line to make their dining choices. You can be proud of how many steps you put in for the day or be an adventurer and walk some more! Website: [https://www.huntington.org/plan-your-visit](https://www.huntington.org/plan-your-visit)

The Broad

Let's go to the California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria by Train!

What could be more quintessentially California than a festival paying tribute to the Avocado, full of different guacamoles, and getting there on the Pacific Surfliner? This is the 40th year they've been having this festival. There is even Avocado ice cream! Entry to the Festival is free, and the booths are sponsored by local non-profits to raise money for their worthy causes. We've done this trip a couple of times, and it's always been fun. This unique festival is in Carpinteria, only a couple of blocks from the Carpinteria Amtrak station. It's one of the largest festivals in California, with three days of fabulous food and terrific music. [https://avofest.com/](https://avofest.com/) In case you didn't know, Santa Barbara County is the third largest avocado producer in North America, with Carpinteria being a major contributor. As the Festival has grown, so do the number of participants and festival-goers. In past years, over forty non-profit groups benefited by catering to 100,000 avocado visitors. The California Avocado Festival™ itself is a non-profit group that generates its own operating revenue each year. The annual event is completely organized by a committee of volunteers, and includes one part-time staff person. Our group will take the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner from Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles, to Carpinteria. We'll walk to the Festival from the Amtrak station, just a few blocks. See a video from last year's festival [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u9kEXivElM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u9kEXivElM)[QI7U](https://youtu.be/C5BR4_hQI7U) **You need to buy your Amtrak round-trip ticket for Sunday, October 4, on the Amtrak web site.** **Train numbers are below**. [https://www.amtrak.com/home.html](https://www.amtrak.com/home.html) Our group will take the 765 Pacific Surfliner -- leaving Union Station at 9:13am, arriving in Carpinteria at 11:27am. Ticket prices: Senior ($30 Coach) Return trip: 790 Pacific Surfliner -- leaving Carpinteria at 4:57pm, arriving at Union Station at 7:43pm. Ticket prices: Senior ($30 Coach) There are two areas to park at Union Station. One, East, is $8 for the day, the other, West, is $16 for the day. See the map in the photo. The Union Station web site says the West area has limited parking, so it might be best to plan to park in the East structure. We can form carpools closer to the event date. Join us to Celebrate 40 Years of Peace Love & Guacamole!

Pickleball @ Garvey Ranch Mid Autumn Potluck!

Come enjoy mid autumn with us! Bring a dish, snack or drink to share! We have already visited the place and it offers a nice BYO Courts. So, come and enjoy some PB with us. The play capacity will depend on how many courts we can setup nets, they have four courts and plan to hold at least two courts. **The court is located on top of the hill at the TENNIS COURT, separate from the main park, so drive up a bit! Do not go into the main park area, it is separated up on top of the hill.**

2026 Pickleball Lovers!! Come Join Our "Social Dinkers" Pickleball Community!

Join LA Societal "City of Angels" "Mix & Mingle" for a relaxed, beginner-friendly Pickleball & Mingling Mixer. Additional details to participate are available directly from the organizer. Receive a FREE GIFT if you are a first time attendee too! Designed strictly for connection and community, this event uses the sport simply as a fun icebreaker. All skill levels are welcome—even if you’ve never held a paddle! Come for the games, stay to make new local friends. The "Dink & Drink" Vibe: We rotate partners and courts frequently to maximize your chance to meet everyone. The pace is easygoing, so there’s plenty of time to chat on the sidelines. All Levels Welcome: New to the rules? We’ll have friendly players/guides on hand to point out the basics. Post-Game Socials: Following our casual matches, we will head over to a nearby spot for food, drinks, and extended conversation to help you forge deeper connections. Where & When Location: A few of us meet semi-regularly at the Original Farmers Markets for pastries before we head to Pickleball so that's why I use this location address for the group. We do venture out to PB Court locations to play. We will share our pickleball playing locations once players/courts are procured and all attendees then get messaged!! We only play at the most select PB facilities in LA! Our playing locations are kept private until member participants are confirmed attendees, yet all our playing locations, private and public facilities are west of Midtown LA all the way to the SM Pier. We play as our own community as well as participate with other joint PB communities. Join Us Now!!! Super Fun athletic activity and easy to learn. Some locations also offer easy accessibility with covered, secure parking too. What to Bring?: Comfortable athletic clothing and court shoes. A water bottle to stay hydrated under the LA sun. Your favorite paddle! (Don't worry if you don't have one; we have extras available to borrow). Please RSVP on our LA Societal Pickleball page so we can secure enough courts and tables for the group! We look forward to welcoming you to our community.