Budget Friendly Events Los Angeles

[20s 30s 40s] Friday Happy Hour Mixer: Grab A Drink & Make A Friend (Glendale)

**\*\*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*** [Drinks and Food 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) Please do not contact the venue **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.

🥩🦞 AYCE WAGYU & SEAFOOD DINNER AT NIKU X 🦀🍣 (DTLA)

Join me for a Friday night feast at NIKU X in Downtown Los Angeles! Come hungry — this is an all-you-can-eat experience featuring premium Wagyu, seafood, king crab, lobster tails, sushi, and much more. 📅 Friday, October 23 ⏰ 7 PM – 9 PM 📍 NIKU X – 900 Wilshire Blvd, 2nd Floor, Downtown LA 🥩🦀 WHAT'S FOR DINNER? We'll be enjoying NIKU X's AYCE Wagyu & seafood experience, with selections including: • Premium A5 Wagyu and other cuts of beef • Lobster tails 🦞 • King crab legs 🦀 • Fresh oysters and seafood • Sushi, sashimi & rolls 🍣 • Shrimp and other shellfish • Hot dishes and chef-prepared sides • Salads, appetizers & accompaniments • Desserts and more! At the grill tables, we'll be able to cook our Wagyu right at the table, making it a fun and interactive dinner as well as a great opportunity to socialize. 🌃 DRINKS & DTLA SKYLINE AFTERWARD Dinner is scheduled for 7–9 PM, but the night doesn't necessarily have to end there! For anyone interested, we may head upstairs or somewhere nearby afterward for cocktails and drinks 🍸🥂, then enjoy some nighttime sightseeing and the Downtown LA skyline. 🌆 The after-dinner portion is completely optional — feel free to join me just for dinner or stay out with the group afterward. 💰 COST Expect approximately $125 per person for the AYCE dinner, before tax, tip, alcoholic beverages, and any additional charges. Everyone will be responsible for their own portion of the bill. ⚠️ RSVP & PAYMENT INFORMATION Space is limited to 8 people total. To secure your spot, please add yourself to the waitlist and submit a **$50 non-refundable** payment. Your RSVP will be confirmed once payment is received. The $50 is not an additional fee — it will be applied directly toward your portion of the dinner bill. 💰 Dinner Price: $125 per person The luxurious AYCE buffet is $125 per person before tax, gratuity, drinks, and any additional charges, so please be prepared for your final total to be higher than $125. Your $50 payment will be credited toward your final bill, and you will be responsible for paying the remaining balance at the restaurant. Because seating is very limited and the payment is non-refundable, please RSVP only if you're committed to attending. Whether you're coming for the A5 Wagyu, lobster tails, king crab, sushi — or just want to meet some new people over a great Friday-night dinner — come join us! 🥩🦞🦀🍣 → 🍸🥂 → 🌃 Good food, good company, cocktails & DTLA views. See you there! 🎟️ **HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR SPOT** Space is limited to **8 people only**. To secure your spot, please: 1. Add yourself to the **waitlist**. 2. Submit the required **$50 non-refundable deposit**. 3. Once your payment is received and confirmed, you will be moved from the waitlist to the **Going** list. Your spot is **not confirmed until the $50 deposit has been received**. **Payment Options:** Zelle: 626-986-8593 Venmo: @Darren-Van-1 CashApp: $Darren515 PayPal: darrenvan515@gmail.com

SFV Meeting New Friends Mini Golf

This will be our second event. Let’s get out and enjoy the sunshine before it gets cold. We will be meeting at Castle Park in Sherman Oaks, let’s have some friendly competition and play mini golf! It will be $12/person, you pay at the entrance. On top of the entrance fee, you will be contribute $1 event attending fee to help with the organizing cost :)

WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SKILLS Class, One night summary, on-campus

SURVIVAL SKILLS, Friday, October 23, 7 p.m. Sponsored by Pasadena City College. Call (626) 585-7608 for information and registration. Cost is $49. The class topics include uses of wild plants for food and medicine, purifying and finding water, making fire with primitive and modern methods, natural navigation, finding fibre from natural sources and making cordage, emergency shelters, tools and weapons, and more. The conversation and questions from students makes this lively and engaging. Christopher: “Let’s get real! Two hours is barely an introduction, but you will see a lot and get a good well-rounded introduction. See you there.” Taught by Christopher Nyerges.

Ballona Wetlands - family-friendly walk

Los Angeles Audubon Society hosts the *Open Wetlands* event at the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve with the collaboration of NNI staff. Binoculars are available to borrow! Volunteers guide visitors in viewing aquatic invertebrates through microscopes, learning about the unique ecosystems found at Ballona, and viewing birds through powerful spotting scopes along Ballona Creek. Enter through the gate in the northeast corner of the parking lot behind the 300 block of Culver Blvd in Playa del Rey (zip code 90293). This block is near the intersection of Culver Blvd and Vista del Mar. No baby strollers, please. Pets are not allowed on the reserve. Need more information? Contact ecobar@naturenexusinstitute.org

MIDDAY FIRE WORKSHOP — hands-on

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-plant-id-walk-with-soup-and-fire-making/) October 22 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm $30.00 – $45.00 Thursday, October 22, Noon. LUNCHTIME FIRE WORKSHOP SURVIVAL, BUSHCRAFT, SELF-RELIANCE! Primitive skills are very popular, and the ability to make fire without matches is at the top of the list. We will practice a few of the primitive methods of fire-starting methods, and you will learn some of the secrets that come from years of experience. You will get to practice the bow drill, the hand drill, flint and steel, and more. We will also go for a short walk (if time) so you can see the types of woods that are best for making fire, and the tinders that are best for getting your fire to light. And enjoyable gathering. Bring a bowl and water. And yes, you will learn about a few wild plants at this class as well. Location sent when you register — most likely Hahamongna. Please register to attend and for location. Hahamonga Watershed County Park is our field office, the class may be in a different location.

BollyX w/Lailah

Join me live for a fun workout doing both BollyX and Zumba fitnes! Class registration can be done directly through the City of Redondo Beach: https://t.ly/woXR. No drop ins. $60 for 6-week series.

Art Beyond Boundaries: An Exploration in Mixed Media with Thadius Taylor

**Art Beyond Boundaries: An Exploration in Mixed Media with Thadius Taylor** ***Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at*** [https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj](https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj) ***or call the office at (310)-837-7194!*** | One Day - Pay Per Class | $90.00 USD | | ----------------------- | ---------- | | 4 week course | $290.00 USD ($74.54 per class) | | 8 week course | $550.00 USD ($70.68 per class) | | 12 week course | $820.00 USD ($70.25 per class) | | 18 week course | $1,175.00 USD ($67.10 per class) | | 24 week course | $1,500.00 USD ($64.25 per class) | **To Register**, call (310) 927-2436 or online ([https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj](https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/kline-academy-of-fine-art?lId=cjyj9d4s50jmt0128ovx9cmsv&pId=clscnna91ocrr0822tddkc1dj)) Learn the basics of oil painting through step by step projects. We use non-toxic materials, help you to develop your painting skills in color, light and form that will leave you ready to paint your own masterpiece. All ages & levels welcome. **You must bring your own materials.** Get the supply list here ([https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists](https://www.klineacademy.com/supply-lists)) **KLINE ACADEMY of FINE ART** **3264 Motor Ave, LA 90034 (near National)** **[www.klineacademy.com](https://www.klineacademy.com/)** **Contact Information:** Artist@Klineacademy.com Staff@Klineacademy.com Office Phone: (310) 837-7194

1st Holiday Mixer of the season: Potluck@Hollywood Sculpture Garden (free event)

The Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A SOCIAL THERE!!!

Bake Stuff with Lindsay - Live Baking/Comedy Show + Dessert

live baking + audience chaos + special guests + questionable decisions ### **Bake Stuff with Lindsay** The most unhinged baking show you’ve never seen. Bake Stuff with Lindsay is a live, audience-immersive baking experience where chaos is encouraged and we actually eat the results. It’s a fever dream for anyone who’s ever wished TV bakers would loosen up, get messier, and curse a little (a lot) more. Along the way, we attempt to answer important questions like: Do feelings matter more than the recipe? and Does the 5 second rule count with liquids too? **What to expect:** *• Live baking (in real time, with real stakes)* *• Audience involvement throughout the show (games, prizes, FUN)* *• \*SPECIAL GUESTS\*, commentary, and mild spiraling* *• Questionable decisions, emotional detours, and laughter* *• Dessert served (assuming nothing is completely destroyed)* **Theme: HALLOWEEN TREATS** Featuring: Kyle Ayers (Sous Chef) and a panel of special guests! * **\*\*You must buy your ticket through the Eventbrite page [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bake-stuff-with-lindsay-live-bakingcomedy-show-dessert-tickets-2002971464569) \*\***

Advanced Italian

Bellflower: Family Style Lunch at Toko Rame Indonesian Restaurant

Please Note: Read the directions carefully below BEFORE you RSVP "Yes' for this event. 1) This is a family style dining event, meaning we will order as a group and divide the bill evenly between the group excluding beverages. 2) The estimated cost per person is $40 so please bring that amount in CA$H. 3) You cannot have any dietary restrictions for this event. 4) Menu and pricing: [Our Menu – Toko Rame Indonesian Halal Restaurant](https://tokorame-restaurant.com/our-menu/) Recently I have been watching Indonesian food videos by OTR on YouTube: [Indonesian Food: Southeast Asia's Last Culinary Frontier](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr3Hsa8Fam4) By chance, I recently drove by Toko Rame while running an errand in Bellflower. I bookmarked it and researched it and their menu looks really promising. So come join me in Bellflower as we feast on Indonesian food for Halloween!