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Easy Origami: Fold, Create & Have Fun!

Easy Origami: Fold, Create & Have Fun!

Sat, Nov 14, 10:45 PM
From Creative Arts & Crafts with Junko - Los Angeles

$12 per person. Cash, Venmo or Zelle will be accepted at the event. Come, relax, fold and have fun with us😻💖🎉 We’ll make some fun and easy origami together. No experience is needed - beginners are very welcome! Origami paper and supplies will be provided. Please purchase a drink or something from the Village Bakery to support our lovely host venue. All ages are welcome! Come join us for a fun, creative afternoon!

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Creative Tech & Visual Arts Mixer

Creative Tech & Visual Arts Mixer

Sat, Nov 21, 11:00 PM
From Creativetoolkits
4.8

Network with LA creatives working at the intersection of art, technology, media, and production. Creativetoolkits is a community of 3D artists, fabricators, animators, VFX artists, TouchDesigner visual artists, software engineers, post-production professionals, videographers, directors, music producers, designers, creative coders, and more. Our goal is to create a space for people using creative technology to meet collaborators, exchange ideas, share projects, and build community. Whether you’re an industry professional, hobbyist, student, or just curious about how technology is being used in creative fields, you’re welcome to come hang out. Each week we have open sign ups for individuals who want to pitch an idea, showcase a project, or a present a topic. At the midpoint of the mixer event we will gather everyone for a short session for presentations with breakout sessions afterwards to network. Each presentation should last around a 1/2 minutes with a short Q/A session afterwards where requested. Sign up here! [https://forms.gle/FrH7MQhjTWwZphVm8](https://forms.gle/FrH7MQhjTWwZphVm8) **📍 Where:** Smalls LA \| 4149 W Pico Blvd \#103 Los Angeles\, CA **🗓 When:** Every Saturday! **🎟 Tickets:** Free Entry, but consider buying a drink as a 'thank you' to our local record store/coffee shop. **What to Bring:** **Yourself + what you’re working on:** Come ready to talk about your projects, tools, workflows, experiments, or ideas. **Support:** If we’re meeting at a local venue, please consider purchasing a drink or snack as a gesture of appreciation. **Get More Involved:** Eager to contribute? We’re looking for people interested in hosting project showcases, lectures, seminars, workshops, demos, creative hackathons, installation events, and collaborative meetups. Join the Discord and help shape the future of LA’s creative technology community. **Connect with us** Discord : [https://discord.gg/WemVunqCwS](https://discord.gg/WemVunqCwS) Instagram : [https://instagram.com/mycreativetoolkits](https://instagram.com/mycreativetoolkits)

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Creative Recharge ⚡️ 11/11/26

Creative Recharge ⚡️ 11/11/26

Thu, Nov 12, 12:00 AM
From Creative Recharge ⚡️ Hosted by Playtronus LLC

Join us for our November event in Pasadena! Give yourself a dose of creative play to boost your energy & wellbeing this month! As high-achieving adults, we often spend so much time focusing on all the things we need to do that we never make time for the things we want to do that just sound fun. Let's change that! This is a space to connect, create, have fun, & recharge with each other together in real life. :) * BYO craft or use art supplies provided * BYO food & non-alcoholic drinks * Zero artistic skills needed * Adults only (18+) * Suggested donation $5 per person ([donate here](https://account.venmo.com/u/playtronus)) See you there? ❤️ Kat . . . 🌴 Founder, Playtronus LLC *** ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: This event is being hosted in a historic building with accessibility limitations. If you are unable to walk up a flight of stairs, but would like to attend the event, please contact Kat (katpineda@playtronus.com) by at least a week prior to the event so we can make arrangements.

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Drink and Draw @ Stories Books & Cafe | Thurs. Nov 19th 2026

Drink and Draw @ Stories Books & Cafe | Thurs. Nov 19th 2026

Fri, Nov 20, 2:00 AM
From Bring Your Own Pen: Community Art Group
4.7

Join us at [Stories Books and Cafe](https://www.instagram.com/storiesbooksandcafe/) (1716 Sunset Blvd) on **Thursday November 19th 6:00pm-9:00PM** for our monthly drink and draw. 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.

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

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

Wed, Nov 11, 3:30 AM
From Collab: LA's Best Art Salon and Creative Networking Party
4.6

Where can you go to hang out with over 100 awesome LA creatives, makers and doers every month? Where can you see amazing artists, performers, DJS and speakers while enjoying drinks and food? Collab of course! **What is Happening This Month at Collab?** The return of **Collab QUICKPITCH!** What is QuickPitch? You bring your ideas for an art project, business, event, pop up, whatever. And you give us a 1 minute pitch (you can use visuals, the projector or just your smooth, silky voice.) We then give you a 1 minute Q&A. And at the end of it all, we decide who has the best pitch. And that winner unlocks the COLLAB PRIZE VAULT! What's in the prize vault? Cash for your project, a free business consulting session, a free Crowdfund - a - Dream consulting and a whole load of free Collab publicity! So bring your pitch and let us know what you've got! Everyone is welcome to participate, you do not need to give us advance notice, sign ups will be there on site. You're also welcome to show off or set up something after your pitch, to keep plugging throughout the event. **GUEST SPEAKERS** YOU! Anyone and everyone who wants to deliver a QuickPitch are this month's guest speakers! **PERFORMERS** **T**BA **LIVE ARTISTS** **T**BA **DJs/all night musical guests** **T**BA **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 (soon to be) famous **OneStoolBar** for a unique drink experience! **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 boxReal 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, NOVEMBER 10th** **7:30 PM – 11:30 PM** Keep the Momentum Going November 10 - topic TBA December 8 - topic TBA Follow us to stay in the loop.

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Write or Die - Weekly Silent Screenwriting

Write or Die - Weekly Silent Screenwriting

Sun, Nov 15, 7:00 PM
From Write or Die: Los Angeles Screenwriting Meetup Group
4.9

THE SCHEDULE: 11 - 11:15AM: Arrival, chit-chat, purchase coffee, etc. 11:15-11:30 AM: Announcements + introductions 11:30-12:30 PM: WRITING (No talking, please.) 12:30-1:00 PM: Finish writing, chat about what you wrote, introduce latecomers, etc. Late to the party? No biggie, just sneak in and grab a seat. Start scribbling away, and we'll catch you up at the end. Once the session wraps, stick around to keep the creative juices flowing or mingle with the other word wizards. Heads up, though: outlets might be scarce, so check your battery before joining the fun. Note: there is a large parking lot behind Cafe Mak

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform that connects people through shared interests and activities. It enables users to discover groups and events that match their passions, such as arts and culture in Los Angeles.

To find creative groups near you, use Meetups search feature. Simply enter your interest, like arts, and location, such as Los Angeles, to discover local groups and events.

In Los Angeles, Meetup offers a range of creative activities. Users can join art workshops, gallery visits, theater groups, and photography clubs. Explore local gatherings to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Yes, you can join as many groups in Los Angeles as you like. This allows you to explore various creative interests and meet a diverse set of people in each group.

To RSVP for a Meetup event, log in to your account, find the event page, and click the RSVP button. This confirms your attendance and helps organizers manage the event.

Yes, Los Angeles hosts a variety of art-specific meetups. These groups focus on different aspects of art including painting, digital arts, and critiques.

The frequency of creative meetups in Los Angeles varies by group and organizer. Some have weekly events, while others may meet monthly. Check the group calendar for details.

Not every creative interest may have a group in Los Angeles. Availability depends on the existing communities and demand. However, you can always consider starting your own group.

Yes, you can change your RSVP status. If plans change, simply visit the event page on Meetup and update your response to ensure accurate attendee counts.

Meetup cannot guarantee you'll make friends or connections immediately. Success depends on your active participation and engagement at events.

Meetup events are organized by group members, not by Meetup itself. These hosts plan and execute events based on shared interests and member input.

Attendance can vary greatly from event to event. More popular meetups may have larger turnouts, while niche interests might host smaller gatherings.

While Meetup focuses on group activities, it can still aid in personal networking by introducing you to communities with shared interests.

Yes, some creative meetups in Los Angeles also offer online events, providing accessible options for remote participation in arts and culture.

Some groups may offer seasonal activities or breaks, depending on their focus. Check each group's schedule to stay updated on their events throughout the year.