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Where to Meet People in Los Angeles

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Tired of “meeting” people at bars? Me too… here’s where you can find your crowd
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FOOD / DRINKS

Good Food, Good Vibes, Good People
 
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THE spot to meet people which is why it looks like a massive block party spilling out onto sunset every weekend. Cafe in the day, wine bar at night, always serving trendy food and a lively atmosphere
Seco
 
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Pop-up wine bars all over Venice got tasting great wine and meeting new people! You can get tickets through their instagram. They change the location of their pop-ups every time so follow them to see where they are going next!
Venice Beach Wine Club | Pop-Ups
 
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What was missing from your morning coffee was a techno RnB set of course… AM.Radio is a traveling morning DJ set event that started in Venice. AM.RADIO COFEE is their coffee shop that’s open every day and there are two different instagrams for each....
AM.RADIO.LA | Morning Sets w/Coffee
 
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Intimate storytelling supper club in a historic West Adam’s Home centered around storytelling and good, seasonal food. They put on events each month that you can purchases tickets for. Each dinner features a four-course menu that changes every time, ...
Sweet Antelope | Insta

CRAFTS

Need to keep your hands busy? I got some creative spots
 
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A new ceramic studio in the Virgil Village that feels like crafting in your friends living room. You can take group classes to get to know people and make something fun too! It’s like color me mine but you build the item instead of painting it lol. F...
COSA ceramics
 
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A creative space (and shop) that puts on group events (or you can book private) that include ceramic making, water bottle tattooing, floral arrangements, and more. It’s a really cool, lowkey space that I don’t think many people have found out about y...
Steve’s Backhouse
 
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A paint-and-sip that feels more fun hangout, less forced art class. Really low key place that is the great “get to know” someone because you have an activity with your hands but to not to loud so you can chat. Greta with friends or solo if you’re loo...
The Painted Peach
 
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I HIGHLY REC THIS SPOT! Art Books, Zines, Exhibits, Classes & Events. Began as an independent library, turned zine lovers and creatives hide away for a way to bring the community together and invite more people in. SUPER creative space and welcom...
Heavy Manners Library

CO-WORKING

Working from home but don’t want to be at home? Here are some Membership based Co-working spaces
 
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Membership co-working space. This kinda only works of you work from home and need to not be at home, ya know? So you’d spend your work hours here - in a chill, relaxed and spacious environment. It is pricey… Monthly rate: $279/ month Quarterly: $251...
Groundfloor | Coworking Space
 
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Meadow has 3 locations - all in highland park. Member based working space Meadow Fig Loc Monthly: $375 Includes: - unlimited access to all locations - stocked kitchen, espresso, snacks and produce - Free events - monthly member breakfasts, creativ...
Meadow Coworking Space

SPORTS

Want to go outside and stay active with others? The Top LA recs
 
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Run-Clubs are all the craze, but this one if the tried and true classic that started it all. Organizers have the experience, run groups are huge and friendly, and often partner with brands to give away things like barbells, electrolite and more.
Venice Run Club
 
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The first Padel Club in LA - the go to spot to learn how to play padel and meet people too!
The Padel Courts

GAMES

 
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Apparently Rummi club is like really chic?? This company knows so - going around the country, founded in LA they host rummi club games at bars and popular hang out spots in LA. Follow the insta if this is your thing!
RummiKlubLA
 
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Wait why am I getting FOMO looking at their instagram… Low key have no clue what Backgammon is but it looks like a the place to be. Imagnine bringing up in conversation that “yeah sorry I can’t make it I’m playing backgammon with the girls on Saturda...
West Hollywood Backgammon Club
 
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Mahjong is having its moment right now and this is where you can finally learn how to play. This group has a wide rage of ages and experiences from the Asian grandma playing with her besties, to college students wanting to explore the game and cultur...
Mahjong Underground (@mahjongunderground)
 
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There calendar is PACKED with cool events from game nights upstairs to comedy shows downstairs! Okay so it’s a little confusing - Nico’s wine bottle shop is the ground level store and baby battista is below and where all the events happen. Find ...
nico's