Antique Collecting Los Angeles

LA 40+ Social Collective Happy Hour

**Join me for sips and socializing happy hour at Gracias Madre! $9 Margs and $7 bites. Please RSVP!** **Facebook Group:** [LA 40+ Social Collection ](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1083623224096993/?ref=share_group_link&mibextid=wwXIfr)

GOURD WORKSHOP, mid-day

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/noon-gourd-workshop-30/) The location noted below may change, please register for exact location. August 20 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm $30.00 – $45.00 mid-day GOURD WORKSHOP Thursday, August 20, noon. Here’s another ancient skill that you’ll enjoy learning. Botanists know that the “ornamental gourds” came out of Africa, and somehow made it to the American south, and spread to the Southwest. How they got to the Americas is a matter of debate — some say they simply floated, but it’s very likely that they simply came on one of the many boats from Africa that came to the Americas in the pre-Columbian era. You will get to choose a gourd, and learn all the steps necessary to clean, cut, sand, and create a funtional product. Each person will work on turning an ornamental gourd into a bowl for eating, or perhaps a canteen, ladle, or plate. There are several skill sets involved, and we’ll talk you through them so you’ll understand the mechanics of making a gourd that you’ll be happy to use. We’ll bring tools, but if you have a good knife, hacksaw, fine files, bring them! Not a highly-complicated craft, but requires patience. You will select a gourd that we bring, and clean it, decide where to cut it — no two gourds are alike — and then clean the inside and smooth the sharp edges. You’ll end up with a new skill and a bowl or dish that you can use right away. You’ll also get to take seeds home so you can grow your own if you have the space. *$45. [$30 for seniors/students] RSVP for this one so we bring enough gourds! Location given after you register.*

Florentín Fashion, Music & Networking Night

## Florentín Fashion, Music & Networking Night Join us on **Wednesday, August 12, 2026**, for a stylish evening of fashion, music, red carpet moments, and entertainment-industry networking at **Florentín Rooftop Bar** in Downtown Los Angeles. Presented by the **Hollywood Film & Television Mixer**, this special event brings together professionals from film, television, fashion, music, media, entrepreneurship, and the creative industries. The evening will feature fashion designs by **Picka by Chris Serrano, LA Atelier, Nyla Couture, and ER BR Collection**, along with entertainment-industry networking, music, rooftop views, and a fashion-themed red carpet experience. Guests will also enjoy a live designer fashion exhibit, giving featured designers the opportunity to showcase signature pieces, new collections, and creative concepts in an elevated rooftop setting. Experience fashion up close while connecting with designers, models, stylists, photographers, influencers, entrepreneurs, and entertainment professionals. ### About Florentín Spanning more than **8,000 square feet**, Florentín offers a stunning rooftop setting with flexible event spaces, breathtaking Downtown Los Angeles views, and top-tier amenities. Florentín features Mediterranean-inspired décor, a stylish open-air bar, panoramic skyline views, and greater flexibility with vendors, décor, and event flow because it operates independently from a hotel. ### Event Details **Date:** Wednesday, August 12, 2026 **Time:** 7:00 PM–11:00 PM **Location:** Florentín Rooftop Bar **Address:** 617 S. Spring Street, 8th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014 ### Event Features ✨ Live Designer Fashion Exhibit 👗 Featured Designers and Models 📸 Fashion-Themed Red Carpet and Media Opportunities 🤝 Fashion and Entertainment-Industry Networking 🎧 Live DJ Music 🌆 Panoramic Downtown Los Angeles Views 🍸 Open-Air Bar and Rooftop Atmosphere 🎟️ VIP and Members Area 🎁 Business Card Raffle **Come dressed to express your style. Come prepared to connect. Come ready to be seen.** **Fashion. Music. Entertainment. Opportunity.**

Ice cream social - Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society

For a fun, different-from-our-usual happy hour-styled events, come check out this: The Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society hosts its annual ice cream social on August 16. _No_ high membership or donation pressure! It's extremely low key, but fun in a historical building that is fun to see in and of itself: a library from 1927 that is now the home of the Eagle Rock Center for the Arts. The best of it all: free live music, free mingling, and $2 ice cream scoops with endless toppings! Bring kids, family, dogs, whatever. I'll personally be there around 2.30 or 3. Cheers, Myanna

Pasadena Cashflow Group - Meeting in Alhambra

**Please make a note that we will alternating locations between Alhambra & Torrance throughout 2026** *February, April, June, August, October, December* **DENNY'S -** **369 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801** *January, March, May, July, September, November* **DENNY'S -** **21270 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503** Come join us at our next event. We will be playing both CASHFLOW® 101 and 202. For those who have not played it, CASHFLOW® 202 teaches those more experienced players advanced business and investing techniques used by technical investors by adding volatility to the game. It teaches the investment techniques of "short-selling stock", "put-options", "call-options", "straddles" and real estate exchanges. By playing the Cashflow board game, we can begin to truly learn how the money game is played and begin to change our thinking about what actions we need to take in order to truly be financially free. If you desire to promote your business, network with like minded individuals and learn the skills for building lifelong passive income streams you desire, this is your group. Who's Leading the Cashflow Games? Douglas Carver, Club Co-organizer Doug leads Cashflow 101. As an active local Realtor (*[www.LivingInWestLA.com](www.livinginwestla.com)*) and full time stock trader and investor, he loves helping people achieve their financial goals whether it be buying/ selling real estate or investing in the stock market. Chris Hanson, Club Co-organizer Chris leads Cashflow 202. He left his corporate job in 2002 to trade his own money full-time. Over the years, enough people kept saying, "show me how", so he developed "Profits On Wall Street". It's an educational firm specializing in teaching investors how to trade stocks and options. Learn more about him at *[www.ProfitsOnWallStreet.com](www.profitsonwallstreet.com)* 95% of achieving & maintaining time freedom is about the "how to think"...only about 5% is about the "how to do". He hosts a podcast called Investing From The Beach, where he discusses the "How to Think" aspects of achieving time freedom. The show can be found on iTunes or at *[www.InvestingFromTheBeach.com](www.investingfromthebeach.com)* I personally look forward to personally meeting you at our next event. Regards, Doug

Anti Vax Social Club - Brewery meet, Lincoln Heights

Let’s cool down at the 2nd annual WATERMELON FEST at a brewery & cider house in Lincoln Heights. Location shared after RSVP or DM! There will be watermelon cider, backyard cookout, games, live music, & food trucks. LOTS of seating. Location shared after RSVP or DM. Dress for outdoors. I will share location closer to the date.

South Bay Cashflow Meetup Event - Meeting in Alhambra

**Please make a note that we will alternating locations between Alhambra & Torrance throughout 2026** *February, April, June, August, October, December* **DENNY'S -** **369 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801** *January, March, May, July, September, November* **DENNY'S -** **21270 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503** Come join us at our next event. We will be playing both CASHFLOW® 101 and 202. For those who have not played it, CASHFLOW® 202 teaches those more experienced players advanced business and investing techniques used by technical investors by adding volatility to the game. It teaches the investment techniques of "short-selling stock", "put-options", "call-options", "straddles" and real estate exchanges. By playing the Cashflow board game, we can begin to truly learn how the money game is played and begin to change our thinking about what actions we need to take in order to truly be financially free. If you desire to promote your business, network with like minded individuals and learn the skills for building lifelong passive income streams you desire, this is your group. Who's Leading the Cashflow Games? Douglas Carver, Club Co-organizer Doug leads Cashflow 101. As an active local Realtor (*[[www.LivingInWestLA.com](http://www.livinginwestla.com/)]([www.livinginwestla.com](http://www.livinginwestla.com/))*) and full time stock trader and investor, he loves helping people achieve their financial goals whether it be buying/ selling real estate or investing in the stock market. Chris Hanson, Club Co-organizer Chris leads Cashflow 202. He left his corporate job in 2002 to trade his own money full-time. Over the years, enough people kept saying, "show me how", so he developed "Profits On Wall Street". It's an educational firm specializing in teaching investors how to trade stocks and options. Learn more about him at *[[www.ProfitsOnWallStreet.com](http://www.profitsonwallstreet.com/)]([www.profitsonwallstreet.com](http://www.profitsonwallstreet.com/))* 95% of achieving & maintaining time freedom is about the "how to think"[...only](http://...only/) about 5% is about the "how to do". He hosts a podcast called Investing From The Beach, where he discusses the "How to Think" aspects of achieving time freedom. The show can be found on iTunes or at *[[www.InvestingFromTheBeach.com](http://www.investingfromthebeach.com/)]([www.investingfromthebeach.com](http://www.investingfromthebeach.com/))* I personally look forward to personally meeting you at our next event. Regards, Doug

PRIMITIVE to MODERN FIRE WORKSHOP

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/noon-primitive-fire-workshop-25/) The location noted below may change, so register for exact location. HANDS-ON FIRE-MAKING WORKSHOP — August 15, 10 a.m. FIRE! Yes, it can be dangerous, and yet, it can save your life. Uncontrolled, fire can be devastating. Yet, once you learn how to make and control fire, it’s possibly one of your most important survival skills since you use fire to stay warm, to purify water, to cook food, to signal, to make tools, etc. etc. Learn how to make fire by several primitive methods. You will learn the 4 Principles by which fire is generated: friction, the sun, chemicals, and electricity. You will practice several of these, and learn the best techniques for mastery. You will use reflectors and magnifying glasses, batteries, flint and steel, the bow, the hand drill, the piston, magnesium and others. You will learn by doing. You goal will be to create an ember, and “mother” it to a flame. You will learn which woods are best, and how to process your woods. A short walk will be included to see which plants are best for your fire-making kit. This class applies to our Bushcraft Certificate. Location 2. Details sent with registration. Copies of our books are available at all classes.

LA Chess Social at the LACMA

**August Chess Social: Special Event at the LACMA** Join us for our first event at the Los Angeles County Museum of the Arts! We are especially excited to host an afternoon of chess at the newly built David Geffen Gallary! Join us for chess, art, and to make some new friends! We will be doing this event alongside multiple of our lovely sister chess clubs and socials! The event will be earlier than usual, but there is talk of an after party XD August 15th, 2026 12pm-3pm Free & All Ages More information to come!

Monthy Meeting

Expand Your Classical Painting and Drawing Techniques... Classical Illusionist!

"Classical Painting II: The Classical Illusionist" With instructor Carlos Palazio *Every Monday, 6:30- 9:30pm* ***Payment required before class to guarantee and reserve your spot! RSVP will not be accepted. Please enroll online at*** [https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/The-Classical-Illusionist](https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/the-classical-illusionist) ***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://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/The-Classical-Illusionist](https://www.klineacademy.com/weekly-classes/the-classical-illusionist) So, you want to be a portrait or figure artist? This class is essential for you. Speed up the learning process, “cut to the chase” and enroll in our new Sight Size measuring for the figurative artist and become a “Classical Illusionist” Painting the cast using Sight-Size develops the ability to see shapes and proportions accurately, by continuously comparing the drawn shapes with the cast. This class will develop the accuracy of drawing skills, the ability to correctly judge and paint values, and finesse transitional tones and edges to give the painting the illusion of three-dimensions. The three main objectives of this class: 1\. Drawing \- draw the shapes of the cast in correct proportion\, beginning with the big shapes then the smaller shapes\. 2\. Values\- Learn to correctly judge values by using 5\-7 tone scale which we will mix on the palette\. We will begin by first establishing the three major value relationships: the light shape\, the shadow shape and the background\. 3\. The Illusion of three\-dimensions: Finally we paint the transitional halftones and soften the edges of the form\. This step gives the painting three\-dimensional qualities\, and the form will take the 3D qualities of an object sitting in a space\. These are essential skills to have in your tool box as you move forward to painting portraits, still life, illustrations, etc. **What You'll Learn** Draw the shapes of the cast in correct proportion, beginning with the big shapes down to the small shapes. Learn to correctly judge values by using 5-7 tone scale. Learn to describe how light travels across the form (your cast) Turn and soften the edges of the form. Paint the cast to look like a three dimensional object on the canvas. Learn essential skills to have in your tool box as you move forward to painting portraits, still life, illustrations, etc. Live demonstrations and personalized one-on-one instruction

Einhorn Los Angeles Sunday practice.

Dear Seeker. Einhorn Los Angeles Historical Fencing Arts is a martial arts school that teaches sound martial skills based on Historical European sources. You will learn how to use a Longsword, an arming sword and buckler, a messer, a dagger, a spear, a poleaxe and traditional wrestling, to name just a few. If you are interested in Historical European Martial Arts and would like to participate, please feel free to join us. Kindly let us know that you are coming by leaving your RSVP on our meet-up page. All you really need to bring to Sunday classes is: 1) comfortable workout clothing, 2) good shoes, 3) enough water to stay hydrated and sufficient sun protection in the summer. The clubhouse has water and restroom access. Again, you do not need to bring any fencing gear for your first practice. Einhorn LA has student gear, including a large variety of training swords, gloves, masks, chest protectors and more. So don't worry, we have what you need to get started. Classes are structured in such a way that beginners learn the basics first, while intermediate and advanced students learn to build upon the basics to achieve the art aspect, of this martial endeavor. Your first lesson is free! After that you have these three option: "Indes" class subscription - $130 for 3 months, all sessions included https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DCMQ4X9ZDVR2C \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- "Vor" class subscription - $60 monthly, all sessions included https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3TKY3LGLZDYKA \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- "Nach" Level class subscription - $52 yearly + $10 attended session https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=U9DH6QHWU9U46 Single Session Payment (only for Nach Level class subscription) - $10, either through selecting the option below or through credit cards at the session itself https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PVMZCD3GXXHAU Please feel free to contact us. The Einhorn LA Board of Directors