About us
Unplug. Unwind. Connect.
Rediscover the joy of real connection through shared experiences and authentic friendships.
So Cal Explorers Meetup is the antidote to a hyper-digital, disconnected world. We gather for fun, relaxed outings to explore the most iconic, historic, quirky, and lesser-known corners of Southern California—and beyond—together. Whether it's a walking tour, hike, museum visit, movie night, or group travel abroad, our adventures are all about learning, exploring, and enjoying each other's company.
We're not a dating group. We're not a networking group. We're simply a welcoming space for adults to connect, laugh, and build friendships—without pressure, expectations, or hidden agendas.
We also care deeply about our communities and the world around us. From time to time, that means participating in charitable efforts or showing up for causes and issues we feel strongly about—including peaceful protests. Not every event is centered on this, but these values are part of who we are. If that’s not something you’re interested in—or if it feels uncomfortable—this group may not be the right fit, and that’s okay.
Our crew is mostly progressive, slightly irreverent 40- to 60-somethings with a love for counter-culture and curiosity. But all open-minded adults (18+) are welcome!
Join us for hiking, historic tours, movies, museum visits, kayaking, presentations, live music, good food, great conversation and even international adventures.
So Cal Explorers is where awkward small talk turns into epic friendships. Come along—we’re saving you a seat.
Upcoming events
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FREE CONCERT: UP CLOSE & CLASSICAL - OBOE QUARTETS
St Cornelius Church, 5500 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA, USIt is the mission of UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL to present chamber music that will be transformative to all participants, offering concerts but also a preparation into appreciation. We attended several concerts and really enjoyed them. Join us for their next concert.
Date: Sunday, June 7 – 4:00PM
Venue: St Cornelius Catholic Church 5500 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808
This is not a religious event, the church is just a venue.Free and open to the public. No tickets needed.
Up Close & Classical WebsiteProgram:
Beethoven & Paciorkiewicz: String Quartets
Ludwig Beethoven's String Quartet Nol. 7 in F major
Op. 59, Razumovsky, No. 1
Tadeusz Paciorkiewicz's Theme & Variations for string quartet (composed in 1946 - North American PREMIERE)Limor Toren, violin
Chloe Chiu, violin
Nicholaus Yee, viola
Alicja Blanquart, celloUP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL activities are informed by the below vision, The purposes for which UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL is created are to stimulate and support the appreciation and performance of chamber music.
- By presenting chamber music concerts at which the public can hear works deemed worthy of performance and performed by artists selected by UP CLOSE AND CLASSICAL.
- By presenting, sponsoring or providing for programs and activities designed to stimulate and encourage exposure to and understanding, knowledge and appreciation of the literature, history and performance of chamber music.
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THE HU - HEAVY METAL MONGOLIAN THROAT-SINGING BAND
House of Blues, 400 Disney Way ##337 Anaheim, CA 92802, Anaheim, CA, USThe heavy metal Mongolian throat-singing band The HU is playing at The House of Blues in Anaheim. on Sunday, June 7. I saw them a couple of years ago at The Observatory in Santa Ana and they were fantastic. I have bought a general admission seat (standing) ticket for $59.50.
https://www.thehuofficial.com/tour
They are an utterly original band aurally and visually. Watch some videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4xZUr0BEfE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM8dCGIm6yc&list=RDjM8dCGIm6yc&start_radio=1
https://www.youtube.com/@HunnuRock/videos2 attendees
MOVIE: WITHDRAWAL
The Frida Cinema, 305 E 4th St, Ste 100, Santa Ana, al, USPLEASE JOIN ME FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT SUPPORTING FRIEND OF SO CAL EXPLORERS AND INDIE FILMMAKERS DIRECTOR AARON STRAND AND CINEMATOGRAPHER EMILY MARQUET IN PERSON.
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 8:00
Venue: Frida Cinema
305 E 4th St #100, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 285-9422Tickets: $13.00
https://thefridacinema.org/purchase/1565876/Director: Aaron Strand Run Time: 93 min. Release Year: 2025
Starring: Brent Michal, Jeanne Heaton, Julian Green, Millie Rose Evans, Orelon Sidney
Join us for a special one-off screening of the new indie addiction drama Withdrawal. And stick around after the screening as we present an in-person Q&A with Director Aaron Strand and Cinematographer Emily Marquet!
Artistic lovers Viv and Jay are trapped in a vicious cycle of codependent heroin addiction. When Viv’s wealthy parents hire an interventionist to take her to rehab, the couple decides to go it alone with nothing but a suboxone prescription and each other. All they have to do is survive one harrowing night of withdrawal. As the hours tick by, physical, mental, and emotional torments send them searching through fractured memories, trying to figure out where it all went wrong.
Raw, unflinching, and shockingly funny, Withdrawal was shot primarily on miniDV in Athens, Georgia. Winner of 12 awards on the festival circuit including Best Feature/Best Director at the Art of Brooklyn Film Festival and Best Actress at the Kanazawa Film Festival. Film Threat calls it “the best film about addiction since Requiem for a Dream.”
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