Coffee Chats Los Angeles

☕ Noteworthy Coffee + Deep Discussions Roundtable + Breakfast (Arcadia)

📅 **Date:** **Sunday, April 12th, 2026** 🕣 **Time:** **9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.** 💲 **Cover Fee:** **Free** 📍 **Location: Hyper Coffee** 203 S 1st Ave Arcadia, CA 91006 🚗 **Parking:** Street parking & small lot parking available 👥 **Age Group:** Late 20s – Early 40s **Rule (Read This):** **You must have attended at least one of Andy’s events before** to join this meetup. **Description:** Join us for a cozy, low-key Sunday morning meetup for folks from Andy's board-game community who want to connect beyond the game table. Think friendly conversation, a few thoughtful prompts, and a chance to get to know each other a bit more—without any pressure. While we do enjoy deeper conversations, this meetup is meant to stay casual and uplifting. It’s not a structured support group or group therapy, and we’re not expecting anyone to share anything heavy or deeply personal. If it’s your first time at a coffee meetup, you can absolutely keep it simple—come say hi, jump into a light social game, and ease into the conversation at your own pace. We’ll kick things off with light icebreakers and conversation starters like **Monikers**, **We’re Not Really Strangers**, **The { } And**, and other easy social games. No long, intense strategy games—just something fun that helps spark laughs, curiosity, and a few meaningful moments. Afterwards, we’ll move into open-ended conversation prompts similar to the style from previous events, such as: * Do you agree with what is happening in the Middle East right now? * What makes us tick? * Should you ever tell secrets to your co-workers? * What makes someone truly interesting? * If you could relive one ordinary day, which one would it be? * Expect good coffee, friendly people, and meaningful conversations that make early Sunday mornings something to look forward to. ### **The "Hobbyist & Non-Affiliation" Disclaimer** > **Disclaimer & Notice of Non-Affiliation** > This event, **"Noteworthy Coffee Roundtable,"** is a private, non-commercial community gathering hosted by a local hobbyist. It is **not** a business, LLC, or commercial enterprise. Any fees charged against participants is collected solely for the reimbursement of actual costs, including venue rental, name tags, and supplies. > > **Trademark Notice:** This event is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by "We’re Not Really Strangers," or any other commercial entities. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. References to specific board games or card games are for identification and descriptive purposes only and constitute "Nominative Fair Use" under U.S. Trademark Law. > > **Private Event Policy:** This is a private assembly for invited guests who have RSVP’d. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any individual to ensure the privacy and safety of our participants.

☕ Noteworthy Coffee + Deep Discussions Roundtable + Breakfast (Alhambra)

📅 **Date:** **Sunday, April 12th, 2026** 🕣 **Time:** **9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.** 💲 **Cover Fee:** **Free** 📍 **Location: Three Fields Coffee** 12 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801 🚗 **Parking:** Street parking & small lot parking available 👥 **Age Group:** Late 20s – Early 40s **Rule (Read This):** **You must have attended at least one of Andy’s events before** to join this meetup. **Description:** Join us for a cozy, low-key Sunday morning meetup for folks from Andy's board-game community, pickleball community, kickball community, and mahjong community who want to connect beyond the game table. Think friendly conversation, a few thoughtful prompts, and a chance to get to know each other a bit more—without any pressure. While we do enjoy deeper conversations, this meetup is meant to stay casual and uplifting. It’s not a structured support group or group therapy, and we’re not expecting anyone to share anything heavy or deeply personal. If it’s your first time at a coffee meetup, you can absolutely keep it simple—come say hi, jump into a light social game, and ease into the conversation at your own pace. We’ll kick things off with light icebreakers and conversation starters like **Monikers**, **We’re Not Really Strangers**, **The { } And**, and other easy social games. No long, intense strategy games—just something fun that helps spark laughs, curiosity, and a few meaningful moments. Afterwards, we’ll move into open-ended conversation prompts similar to the style from previous events, such as: * Do you agree with what is happening in the Middle East right now? * What makes us tick? * Should you ever tell secrets to your co-workers? * What makes someone truly interesting? * If you could relive one ordinary day, which one would it be? * Expect good coffee, friendly people, and meaningful conversations that make early Sunday mornings something to look forward to. ### **The "Hobbyist & Non-Affiliation" Disclaimer** > **Disclaimer & Notice of Non-Affiliation** > This event, **"Noteworthy Coffee Roundtable,"** is a private, non-commercial community gathering hosted by a local hobbyist. It is **not** a business, LLC, or commercial enterprise. Any fees charged against participants is collected solely for the reimbursement of actual costs, including venue rental, name tags, and supplies. > > **Trademark Notice:** This event is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by "We’re Not Really Strangers," or any other commercial entities. All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. References to specific board games or card games are for identification and descriptive purposes only and constitute "Nominative Fair Use" under U.S. Trademark Law. > > **Private Event Policy:** This is a private assembly for invited guests who have RSVP’d. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any individual to ensure the privacy and safety of our participants.

First Coffee Meetup ☕️🇯🇵

Let’s have our first meetup at my favorite beach café in Venice! While enjoying coffee together, I’d love for us to casually enjoy language exchange and simple self-introductions. Everyone is welcome 🌿 Hosted by Akari ------------------------------------------ 第一回コーヒーミートアップ ☕️🇯🇵 ベニスにある私のお気に入りのビーチカフェで最初のミートアップをしましょう！ コーヒーを飲みながら、言語交流や、簡単な自己紹介などカジュアルに楽しめたらと思います。 どなたでも歓迎です 🌿 主催：Akari

First Coffee Meetup ☕️🇯🇵

Let’s have our first meetup at my favorite beach café in Venice! While enjoying coffee together, I’d love for us to casually enjoy language exchange and simple self-introductions. Everyone is welcome 🌿 Hosted by Akari ------------------------------------------ 第一回コーヒーミートアップ ☕️🇯🇵 ベニスにある私のお気に入りのビーチカフェで最初のミートアップをしましょう！ コーヒーを飲みながら、言語交流や、簡単な自己紹介などカジュアルに楽しめたらと思います。 どなたでも歓迎です 🌿 主催：Akari

From Months to Days: How AI Is Rewriting Commercial Production

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming commercial production—and what it takes to build creative systems that actually perform. Jethro Rothe-Kushel is the Founder & CEO of Ritual Ads, a studio using AI to take brands from concept to finished commercial in days—not months—while improving performance through rapid iteration and real-time analytics. After more than 20 years producing major campaigns for brands like Google, Apple, and Amazon, Jethro saw firsthand how slow, expensive, and inefficient traditional production could be. Instead of accepting that model, he built something different. At Ritual Ads, the commercial production process is reimagined end-to-end—using AI to move from storyboard to finished spot in days, not months, while enabling faster iteration, real-time testing, and stronger performance. In this session, Jethro will break down how this approach works in practice, including: * How AI is compressing the timeline of commercial production * Why more iteration leads to better creative outcomes * What a modern “creative + performance” stack actually looks like * Lessons learned building and scaling a system designed for speed, consistency, and results This is a practical, real-world look at how advertising is evolving—and what builders, marketers, creatives, operators, and investors need to understand to stay ahead. *** ### **About the Speaker** Jethro Rothe-Kushel is the Founder & CEO of Ritual Ads, a studio using AI to take brands from concept to finished commercial with speed, precision, and measurable performance. He brings over 20 years of experience across film, television, and advertising, having produced major campaigns for leading brands including Apple, Netflix, American Express, Google, and Amazon. He is a former VP of the Producers Guild of America, representing thousands of top producers nationwide. Earlier in his career, Jethro documented the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles—work that contributed to major public funding efforts and long-term housing initiatives. That experience continues to inform his belief in storytelling as a force for real-world change. Today, he leads Ritual Ads at the intersection of AI and storytelling, helping brands move faster while staying authentic and effective. *** **Networking** Come early to connect with fellow founders, technologists, creatives, and community members. Friday Coffee Meetup is as much about the people in the room as it is about the conversation on stage.

Coffee & Social Walk (Pasadena)

Join me for a relaxed Sunday as we get together for a late afternoon coffee and stroll. We’ll **start by meeting at Starbucks** for coffee and light mingling. From there, we’ll head out for a group coffee walk through Pasadena, taking in scenic routes and charming neighborhoods along with visiting the Caltech campus together as a Meetup community. There’s no better way to stay connected with friends and new acquaintances than through a fun, low-pressure activity like this. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to meet friendly faces, or just want a low-pressure, outdoor activity, this meetup is for you. **Time:** 5 – 7:30 PM **What to Bring:** Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate attire, positive vibes, and a friendly spirit! **Starbucks** 753 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105 ***Note:*** *Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes! We’ll enjoy a relaxed stroll through Pasadena’s beautiful residential neighborhoods and explore the Caltech campus along the way.*

Weekly Board Game Hang

Welcome back to our weekly Wednesday board game hang (previously as Nightcap Collective)! These gatherings exist to help you meet new people while doing something fun. Come on by between 6:30-9:30 pm and play from our collection, or bring your own favorites. We are no longer charging a cover but PLEASE pitch in by buying food and/or a drink from our coffee bar so we can keep the lights on and hangs happening 🙏 All skill levels and board game interests welcome - whether you're a beginner or advanced, looking for intense strategy or short, lighthearted games. We've got plenty of tables to group up by interest, meet your neighbor, and have a good time.

Black Girls Love Coffee Shops Monthly Sip & Grind Meetup☕️

Ask Mike About Real Estate Over Coffee!

Bring your questions about residential real estate, how offers and transactions work, what a given market is doing, how to become a Realtor, and/or anything else real estate related! There's no cost or obligation, this meetup is meant as casual and educational. And coffee or tea is on me! (Since Coffee Bean on Wilshire has closed and Randy's Donuts is only open until 8 I'm moving the location to the Coffee Bean on the 3rd Street Promenade, 1312 3rd St.)

Café et Conversation ☕

**Samedi matin chez Aroma Cafe! ☕** **A little hidden gem in the east valley.** **They have a lovely rear patio with plenty of seating options.** ***FYI:*** *They do get a little busy on the weekends (there may be a little line at the counter), so try and arrive maybe 10 minutes earlier, to give yourself time to order at the counter.* **PLAN**: * *Order a coffee (or breakfast or pastry) at the counter, grab your number and come meet us at an outside table.* * *On va s'introduir en Français, et puis continuer a parler, pratiquer, etc..* * *On va faire un petit "ice-breaker", pour nous mieux installer....* * *(OPTIONAL) Bring an object you like or a little memory or travel trinket, that we can go around and chat about, en Français!* **!PARKING INFO!** Park at metered spots along the boulevard, or residential streets, just mind the signs . Oui, oui... we always pretend like we are in Paris ! 🇫🇷 ☕️ 🍽️ A bientôt!

Coffee & Networking (Woodland Hills, CA)

All women welcome! Grab a coffee and then join us for in-person networking & fun! [Please RSVP here](https://harvestgoalcollective.com/event/coffee-networking-woodland-hills-ca-5/) Casual, friendly, come as you are! Hosted by Sheena Lad, Vàve Brand Photography Sheena is a photographer and creative director whose work is rooted in family, culture, and connection. Raised in a close-knit, diverse community, she grew up immersed in traditions of giving, nurturing, and celebrating together — values that continue to shape her approach to storytelling. With a camera in hand since childhood, Sheena fell in love with photography in the darkroom, and later followed her creative calling into graphic design, sparking a passion for branding. With over 20 years of experience, she founded Vàve to help entrepreneurs and creatives feel seen, confident, and authentically represented through thoughtful, personality-driven brand imagery.

Boston Zoom Online Speed Dating

**💓 Boston Virtual Speed Dating — Hosted on Zoom** Join from home and meet real Boston singles in guided one-on-one Zoom rounds. Matched by age and personality. **Pick your age group and register:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=556.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Boston&groupurlname=find-true-connection-at-morning-brunches&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=556.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Boston&groupurlname=find-true-connection-at-morning-brunches&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=556.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Boston&groupurlname=find-true-connection-at-morning-brunches&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0) - **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=556.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Boston&groupurlname=find-true-connection-at-morning-brunches&ar=55+&face_v=3.0) **⚠️ Important: RSVP ≠ registration.** To join, pick your age group below and complete the quiz. Capacity is limited. --- **How It Works** 1. **Register** – Pick your age group above and sign up. 2. **Take the quiz** – Short personality quiz so we can match you well. 3. **Join on Zoom** – Your host will guide you through every round. 4. **Get matches** – Mutual matches sent after the event. --- ✨ Sign up, take the quiz, and meet Boston singles tonight. 💕 ✨