Artist Meetups Los Angeles

Men's Naked Drawing WEST LA Session Thursday 11/05/2026

Drink and Draw @ Stories Books & Cafe | Fri. Oct 16th 2026

Join us at [Stories Books and Cafe](https://www.instagram.com/storiesbooksandcafe/) (1716 Sunset Blvd) on **Friday October 16th 6:00pm-9:00PM** for our second drink and draw of the month! Paper and markers will be provided but guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies too. Sessions are uninstructed and creative exploration is encouraged. The event takes place on the back patio, seating is first come first serve, guest are allowed to draw inside the cafe as well. Free. Open to all skill levels. Bad Artist Welcome. Follow us on Instagram @[bringyourownpen](https://www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen/) or visit [www.bringyourownpen.com](https://www.bringyourownpen.com) for more info and photos from past events **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Nearest Public Transit lines.** 2, 4, 92, 93, 204 Street and paid lot parking available nearby, there are two lots behind the cafe on Lemoyne and Logan St.

Nature drawing w/ Friends of Elysian Park @ Marian Harlow Grove | Sat Oct. 24th

We're partnering with our pals at [Friends of Elysian Park](www.elysianpark.org) for a morning of outdoor drawing at the test plot at [Marian Harlow Memorial Grove](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mq5AojrVRy9cf1dX8) in Elysian Park on Saturday October 24th 9am-11am. **Info:** All ages and skill levels welcomed. Sessions are unguided and creative exploration is encouraged. **What to bring:** Limited supplies will be provide but guests are encouraged to bring their own preferred mediums. The area is well shaded but bringing sun protection is encouraged. We suggest brining a blanket to sit on, sunscreen and water to stay hydrated. **Getting there:** Park along the end of Park Dr where it meets Avaon Park Terrace- Along the edge of the road there is a staircase leading down to the trail. We will be stationed by the dog watering station. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. **Follow Bring Your Own Pen and Friends of Elysian Park on Instagram** [www.instagram.com/elysianparkla](www.instagram.com/elysianparkla) [www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen](https://www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen)

Los Angeles Unlocking Your Creative Inner Voice

I am hosting a gathering for our community to explore the idea of unlocking your creative inner voice. Whether you have been feeling stuck in your current practice, are looking to start something new, or simply want to find a more authentic way to express yourself, this session is meant to be a quiet, supportive space to explore those ideas together. We will spend our time sharing experiences and looking at the common hurdles that keep us from creating with confidence. This event is for anyone who feels a pull toward creativity but has had trouble finding the right outlet or the right mindset to get started. You do not need to be a professional artist or have a specific project in mind to join us; it is truly for anyone interested in the process of self-expression. We will keep the conversation grounded and practical, focusing on how to quiet the self-doubt that often gets in the way. If you have been thinking about carving out some space for your own creativity, I would love to have you join the group. Please take a moment to RSVP if you think you can make it so I can get a sense of how many people to expect.

Drink and Draw @ Stories Books & Cafe | Fri. Oct 30th 2026

Join us at [Stories Books and Cafe](https://www.instagram.com/storiesbooksandcafe/) (1716 Sunset Blvd) on **Friday October 30th 6:00pm-9:00PM** for our halloween themed draw of the month! **Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. We'll have some halloween treats, tunes and surprises throughout the evening.** Paper and markers will be provided but guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies too. Sessions are uninstructed and creative exploration is encouraged. The event takes place on the back patio, seating is first come first serve, guest are allowed to draw inside the cafe as well. Free. Open to all skill levels. Bad Artist Welcome. Follow us on Instagram @[bringyourownpen](https://www.instagram.com/bringyourownpen/) or visit [www.bringyourownpen.com](https://www.bringyourownpen.com) for more info and photos from past events **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Nearest Public Transit lines.** 2, 4, 92, 93, 204 Street and paid lot parking available nearby, there are two lots behind the cafe on Lemoyne and Logan St.

🙏🏼🔥 LIVE THEATER - “WINGS — It’s Legal to Dream”

**📍 The Zula Den — Los Angeles🗓️ October 14th⏰ Doors 8:00 PM | Show 8:30 PM** **TICKETS: Only $20 and only 50 available tickets left. Selling fast!** **Please pay with a Venmo - @luademorais** **Let me tell you the story of a little girl who believed there was a big blue sky behind the gray, guilty walls she grew up within.** **Let me tell you the story of a little girl who believed there was a big blue sky behind the gray, guilty walls she grew up within. A girl who believed she had invisible wings — and knew that one day they would take her far away.** **And here she is.** **One year ago I stepped onto this stage for the first time and shared the most vulnerable, honest, powerful story I have ever told. On October 14th, I will come back — with a new scene, a new song, and a full heart.** **“WINGS — It’s Legal to Dream” returns to @thezuladen to continue celebrating One Year Anniversary 🪶** **A 90-minute theatrical play-concert of live music, poetry, acting, and raw storytelling. My story. From the walls of a cult to the lights of a stage.**

Anime Paint & Sip

🎨🖌️🍷✨💀Unleash Your Inner Artist at the Ultimate Anime Paint & Sip! Step into the world of your favorite anime this October for an unforgettable two-hour creative experience. Grab a brush, sip your favorite drink, and paint your very own anime-inspired masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned artist or picking up a brush for the first time, our guided session will help you create a canvas you'll be proud to show off. Event Highlights * Free Gift: Wear a cosplay to receive an exclusive free gift at the door. * All Supplies Provided: We supply the canvases, paints, brushes, easel, snacks, and beverages. * Photo Ops: Capture the fun with dedicated group photo sessions and themed backdrops. * Anime Fan Vibe: Enjoy great music, meet fellow anime fans, and show off your creative side. Costumes and cosplays are highly encouraged! Spaces are limited, so grab your tickets early and join us for an evening of art, cosplay, and fun. Event starts at 12:00 PM to 2:00PM on Sunday October 25th 2026.

Women Artists of the New Geffen Galleries: A Private Tour At LACMA

​**A new LACMA. A fresh perspective. And the women artists we can’t wait to discover.** **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/NewGeffenGalleries-05jf)** ​Join us for a special afternoon inside **[LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries](https://www.lacma.org/?utm_source=luma)**, where we’ll experience the museum’s collection through the creativity, stories, and influence of **women artists**. ​In partnership with **[ArtMuse LA](https://www.artmusela.com/?utm_source=luma)**, we’ll go beyond simply looking at the art with an intimate, expert-led private tour. Together, we’ll uncover standout works, fascinating stories, and fresh perspectives while exploring how women have challenged conventions, shaped artistic movements, and made their mark across generations. ​This is more than a first look at LACMA’s newest galleries—it’s a chance to experience them with **context, conversation, and a fresh point of view**. Guided by ArtMuse LA, we’ll explore a thoughtfully selected group of works while putting the **women behind the art** at the center, uncovering the stories, ideas, creative risks, and fascinating details we might otherwise walk right past—from celebrated names to exciting new discoveries. ​And because an art-full afternoon is even better over a great meal, we’ll begin with an **optional group lunch at [Meyers Manx Cafe](https://www.meyersmanxcafe.com)** at the Peterson Automotive Museum —a chance to meet, mingle, and connect before walking over to LACMA together. ​Whether you know LACMA inside and out or are simply curious to see what’s new, this is an opportunity to experience the museum differently: **more intimate, more engaging, and through a distinctly Women of Culture lens.** ​Come curious. Leave inspired—with a few new favorite artists and plenty to talk about. ​ **Why You’ll Love This** * ​✨ **Be among the first to explore a new era at LACMA** inside the much-anticipated David Geffen Galleries. * ​🎨 **Skip the aimless museum wandering** with an expert from ArtMuse LA leading us to works and stories worth knowing. * ​💗 **Put women artists in the spotlight** as we discover their creativity, influence, and contributions across LACMA’s collection. * ​🥂 **Make an afternoon of it** with an optional lunch and the chance to connect with fellow culturally curious women. ​**Schedule** **12:00 PM \|** Lunch at Meyer's Manx Cafe Peterson Automotive Museum \| 6060 Wilshire Blvd ​**1:45 PM \|** Meet for **2pm** Private Guided Tour of the [David Geffen Galleries](https://www.lacma.org/?utm_source=luma) LACMA \| 5905 Wilshire Blvd ​**3:00 PM \|** Option to continue Exploring LACMA ​—— **[Advance Purchase Required here](https://luma.com/NewGeffenGalleries-05jf)** ​ **Tickets** **Private\, guided tour only \|** $70 first release; $75 full price **Full experience with Lunch \|** $100 first release: $110 full price\* ​\*\*Full Experience includes one lunch entrée only. Any additional food or beverages must be paid for separately on-site.\* **Note about tickets/ RSVP's:** * RSVPs on Meetup do NOT count as official registrations for this event, and the RSVP count on Meetup may not reflect the actual number of attendees. To attend, you must purchase a ticket, which guarantees your spot, regardless of whether you RSVP here. * All paid and confirmed attendees will receive an email from [[alex@womenofculture.org](mailto:alex@womenofculture.org)] ([mailto:alex@womenofculture.org](http://mailto:alex@womenofculture.org/))] 1–2 days before the event with further details, including a link to a WhatsApp group for important updates. If you do not receive this email (make sure to check your spam as well), it likely means you did not complete registration or payment.

Free Concert: ACJF - Zeena Parker & the Smudges

Free concert part of [Angel City Jazz Festival](https://angelcityjazz.com/) **Date**: October 22, 2026 @ 8:00 pm **Venue:** Wende Museum - A-Frame Theater 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 **Free but you must register:** [https://angelcityjazz.com/event/zeena-parkins-how-she-works-the-smudges/](https://angelcityjazz.com/event/zeena-parkins-how-she-works-the-smudges/) **Donate to support this free concert:** [https://angelcityjazz.com/zeena-parkins-fundraising-page/](https://angelcityjazz.com/zeena-parkins-fundraising-page/) **SCHEDULE** **8:00pm – The Smudges** Genre defying compositions, daring improvisations and electronically manipulated sounds; The Smudges are ‘cellist’ Maggie Parkins and violinist Jeff Gauthier. [More Info](https://angelcityjazz.com/artist/the-smudges/) **9:15pm – Zeena Parkins** With custom designed electronics, guitar pedals, bows, bolts, bells, corks, samples, sponges and visuals, the beginnings of a new solo project has emerged, How She Works. [More Info](https://angelcityjazz.com/artist/zeena-parkins-how-she-works/) ### About **The Angel City Jazz Festival/Jazz Refractions was conceived in 2008 as a vehicle to present the best contemporary West Coast jazz, new music and beyond**. Since then it has grown into an essential multi-week celebration of creative live music from around the world, at some of the most exciting & prestigious venues in LA, such as LACMA, REDCAT at Disney Hall, the Nimoy, the World Stage, the Sierra Madre Playhouse and 2220 Arts + Archives. As of 2026, the festival has been renamed **Jazz Refractions**. Jazz is the source light, and Angel City is the prism. The music featured at Jazz Refractions is rooted in the jazz tradition of radical improvisation, freedom, and technical mastery. However, once it passes through the Angel City’s lens, it bends, distorts, and shatters into entirely new forms unrestricted by musical genres.

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

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

Collab for OCTOBER - LA's Best monthly Art Salon & Creative Networking Party!

LA’s best art salon and monthly creative party had had an absolutely AMAZING summer! Over 100 awesome LA creatives, makers and creators every month, plus a ton of amazing artists, performers and speakers have made for outstanding events! So let's make Fall even better! What is Happening This Month at Collab? We are taking a spooky fun dive into costumes, makeup, prop building, immersive event spaces and more! That's right, we're getting you all set for Halloween! ... and you are going to help us make it AMAZING! GUEST SPEAKERS Noah Nelson - The founder of No Proscenium, a publication dedicated to exploring the immersive and experiential arts, its sister site Everything Immersive, and co-founder of the non-profit organization The Immersive Experience Institute. @no_proscenium PERFORMERS Clown Money - As the dynamic disco duo Clown Money, singer Marz Richards and producer Ryan Thomas Johnson answer the timeless question - What if I hired a birthday clown with a background in rave culture and espionage as entertainment for my party? Culling their experience in film, TV, theater, and the club circuit, they provide a welcome layer of grease paint to the Halloween season. @clownmoneyhellmoney Sparky- Flow artist specializing in freestyle staff spinning, he'll be doing a fire performance as well as giving a short introductory lesson on staff spinning basics. @sparky_626 LIVE ARTISTS Gold Altar - Los Angeles based muralist Altar also known as Gold Altar Murals on social media started his art journey doing graffiti and transitioned to the canvas. He started with acrylics and then moved on to oil painting. Today, his focus is on murals and tattooing, but he still makes time for brushwork. @goldaltarmurals Food + Drinks COME HUNGRY! Chef Sion is serving delicious sliders in all your favorite styles! Have one... or two or three! And his delicious signature potato wedges! Mmmmmmm!!! And as always, the sodas and wine are free at Collab! PLUS: Grab a seat at our famous OneStoolBar for a unique drink experience! DJs/all night musical guests DJ Hand Crank - Playing antique records outside, atop an antique car, spinning on 100 year old Victor gramophones. The soothing, silly, hopeful anemoia of a AND OF COURSE... We already have a few great guests, but now we're ready to add YOU! So let us know if you'd like to speak, set up some art, perform, or otherwise share your audio experience and tap into the Collab community for your next big thing! WHAT IS COLLAB? Expect a room full of: Artists · Designers · Filmmakers · Builders · Entrepreneurs · Musicians · Creative Technologists · And people doing things that don’t fit in a box Real people building real projects share what they’re working on—and what they need. It’s not just inspiration… it’s collaboration in real time! _ If you’ve been looking for your people in LA—this is where they are. Collab is part art salon, part creative mixer, part idea incubator. For 20 years, it’s been a space where artists, founders, makers, and curious minds come together to connect, collaborate, and spark what’s next. Want to showcase your work? Email to collab@collabproject.org to be included! First Time? Perfect. Collab is designed to be easy to walk into—even solo. People are open, curious, and actually talk to each other here. Collab works best with new faces, so if you can, bring a friend! Details $5 minimum suggested donation (but we ALWAYS welcome larger donations! Your generosity is what helps us keep Collab going!) Dystopian Studios II 341 South Avenue 17, Unit A Los Angeles, CA 90031 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM Keep the Momentum Going Next dates: November 10 - topic TBA December 8 - topic TBA January 12 February 9 Follow us to stay in the loop.