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Pasadena Tech Happy Hour

Fri, Nov 20, 2:00 AM

From Pasadena Tech Happy Hour

4.7

**Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for an evening of networking and community building in the heart of Pasadena.** We're fostering a vibrant tech ecosystem that's accessible to everyone, regardless of background or experience. **Here's what you can expect:** * **Connect with fellow tech professionals:** Meet entrepreneurs, investors, designers, developers, and more. * **Showcase your talent:** Whether you're seeking funding, looking for collaborators, or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, this is the place to be. * **Access valuable resources:** Discover opportunities, learn about local events, and find support for your tech endeavors. **Part of a Larger Community** The Pasadena Tech Happy Hour is part of Innovate Pasadena, a thriving Los Angeles tech community dedicated to learning, networking, and achieving shared goals. **What to Bring:** * **Business cards or a LinkedIn profile** (optional, but highly recommended!) **Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow within Pasadena's dynamic tech scene.**

83 attendees

Lucky Bamboo Mahjong Club - Beginners Welcome!

Sat, Nov 14, 2:30 AM

From Chinatown LA Community Events

4.9

**Purchase of a ticket is required to attend this event. The address of the meeting place in Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA 90012 will be emailed to you after your purchase.** ***[CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/luckybamboomahjongclub/2501654)*** **Tickets will not be sold at the door or on the day of the event. This event will take place on the first floor of an accessible building.** **Learn how to play *Hong Kong*-style mahjong in a non-competitive setting.** This club is open to people wishing to learn how to play mahjong with no prior experience. Some members of this club have attended previous meetings and returned to practice their skills before attempting to play more advanced mahjong events around LA. For beginners or those needing a refresher, an optional introductory mahjong presentation and demonstration will be given at **6:30 PM**. **Most people are able to play (and win!) mahjong on their own after this presentation.** Guided gameplay with other new players and open-play is offered after the presentation at 7 PM. Due to the need for 4 people per mahjong table and to avoid people reserving a seat but failing to show up, **we cannot offer refunds. If you plan to attend the class, please be on time as lessons will promptly begin at 6:30 PM. Feel free to reserve a seat as early as 6:00 PM.** **Parking**: There is **no parking** offered at our location, so please be prepared to find street parking or use a paid parking lot. The most affordable parking lot is $5 at Mandarin Plaza (986 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012). They close at 10 PM. An additional paid parking lot is on Broadway next to Wonder Bakery. Metered street parking is free after 8 PM. **Due to events in Chinatown, parking lots and street parking are sometimes full, so please be prepared during major holidays and popular events.** **Transportation**: The LA Metro Chinatown Station services the A Line lightrail and is located a block away from our club. Several popular LA Metro bus lines serve Chinatown Plaza and will drop you off on the same block as our club. Some of the buses include: 4, 45, 81, 90, 94, DASH Lincoln Heights/Chinatown Clockwise and the DASH B. The $16 fee will be used to maintain the space and purchase more mahjong equipment. If you wish to pay via another method, please message us or message Peter directly. For announcements, please stay in touch with us through Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/luckybambooclub/](https://www.instagram.com/luckybambooclub/) and on our website: [https://luckybamboomahjong.com/](https://luckybamboomahjong.com/)

2 attendees

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.

14 attendees

Free SEO & Google Ads Masterclass in Venice (In Person)

Fri, Nov 20, 5:30 PM

From Los Angeles SEO & AdWords FREE Internet Marketing Training

4.5

Join us for a **free, in-person SEO and Google Ads masterclass in Venice Beach**, where you'll learn practical strategies to attract more customers through Google Search, organic SEO, and paid advertising. Whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, marketer, or someone looking to improve your digital marketing skills, this workshop will show you how to get more visibility online and turn website visitors into paying customers. **👉 [Register for Free and Reserve Your Spot](https://luma.com/SEOandGoogleAdsMasterclassNov20)** Can't make it live? Get the replay, slides, and a free SEO toolkit in our free community: https://seooptimizers.com/skool ### What You'll Learn * **Search Engine Optimization (SEO):** How to improve your Google rankings and attract more organic website traffic without paying for every click. * **Google Ads (PPC):** How paid search advertising works and how to create more effective campaigns that reach potential customers. * **Keyword Research:** How to identify the search terms your ideal customers are using. * **SEO vs. Google Ads:** Understand when to focus on organic search, paid advertising, or both. * **Lead Generation:** How to turn website visitors into more phone calls, appointments, leads, and sales. * **Conversion Optimization:** Simple website improvements that can help increase conversions. * **Marketing ROI:** How to measure results and avoid wasting your marketing budget. You'll also learn how SEO and Google Ads can work together to build a more effective digital marketing strategy. ### Meet Your Instructor **Brandon Leibowitz, Founder of SEO Optimizers** Brandon is the founder of [SEO Optimizers](https://seooptimizers.com/) and has been helping businesses improve their online visibility since 2007. Brandon has worked in digital marketing since 2007 and specializes in SEO, Google Ads, and strategies that help businesses attract more customers through search engines. His practical, easy-to-follow teaching approach focuses on actionable strategies you can apply to your own website and marketing campaigns. ### Who Should Attend? This free workshop is ideal for: * Small business owners and entrepreneurs who want more customers * Marketing professionals looking to improve their SEO and Google Ads skills * Website owners who want more traffic, leads, and sales * Freelancers and anyone interested in learning digital marketing **No prior SEO or Google Ads experience required.** ### Event Details 📅 **Date:** Friday, November 20, 2026 🕤 **Time:** 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM PST 📍 **Location:** The KINN, 150 Horizon Ave, Venice, CA 90291 🎟️ **Cost:** Free, registration required ### Save Your Spot! Stop guessing which marketing strategies work. Learn how to improve your Google visibility, attract the right visitors, and turn more of that traffic into customers. Come ready to learn practical strategies you can start implementing right away. **👉 [Register for the Free SEO & Google Ads Masterclass](https://luma.com/SEOandGoogleAdsMasterclassNov20)**

4 attendees

Music Production and Industry Mixer

Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM

From Audiospace

4.8

Network with LA creatives and find your next collaborator. Audiospace is a community of creatives in across industries like music, engineering, design, and more. Our goal is to create a space fostering collaboration, community, and provide opportunities for creatives/brand owners to showcase their work. We host a range of events from studio sessions, beat battles, and showcases from artists and brand owners in our community! **📍 Where:** Temple Grounds \| 1650 W Temple St\, Los Angeles\, CA 90026 **🗓 When:** Every Saturday ( More details in the discord ) **🎟 Tickets:** Free Entry, but consider buying a drink as a 'thank you' to our local record store/coffee shop. **What to Bring:** Support: Please consider purchasing a drink or snack as a gesture of appreciation for our venue. **Get More Involved:** Eager to contribute? We're always on the hunt for hosts, mentors, and volunteers. Join us and help shape the future of our musical community! **🌐 Connect With Us:** Discord Server : [https://discord.gg/eFTE8fsDSx](https://discord.gg/eFTE8fsDSx) Instagram : [https://www.instagram.com/audiospacehq/](https://www.instagram.com/audiospacehq/)

13 attendees

FREE Coworking Day @ INDIE DESK - DTLA

Mon, Dec 14, 5:00 PM

From Cowork LA - DTLA Coworking

4.7

Indie Desk is hosting a monthly FREE co-working day. Indie Desk is happy to host all those interested in co-working from our downtown LA location. Located on the 33rd floor of the Wells Fargo North Tower, we offer amazing views, great location and professional working environment. Join us for free the second Monday of every month, from 9am - 6pm. Calling all entrepreneurs, freelancers, employees, APP Developers, web designer, lawyers and all professionals working from home, looking for a change of venue. Please RSVP and see you every second Monday of every month. Indie Desk - Wells Fargo North Tower 333 S. Grand Ave. Suite 3310 Los Angeles, CA 90071

2 attendees

Monthly Meetup with creatives from film, games, and the digital arts

Tue, Nov 24, 1:00 AM

From Film, Music, and Media Monthly Happy Hour

4.7

Greetings! We hold this Meetup at IDLE HOUR, a classic North Hollywood roadside landmark, a registered LA Historic-Cultural Monument that has been restored by the same folks who manage our previous locations, Harlowe and The Formosa. Meetups will always be the FOURTH MONDAY of every month. IDLE HOUR is on Vineland Ave, just off Lankershim Blvd and Camarillo St: [4824 Vineland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91601](https://maps.app.goo.gl/hXynb9pxoQvufKRz5) This event is open to professionals and enthusiasts alike, so whether you're an experienced or novice musician, game designer, VFX artist, writer or a budding independent filmmaker, come mingle, share insights, and build connections with others who share your passion for creativity. Don't miss this chance to meet new friends, collaborators, and potential business partners in the exciting worlds of film, music, and media. We will meet on the patio out back next to the giant pipe-smoking bulldog! There's easy street parking all around, and the Metro Red Line NoHo station is about a 20 minute walk.

17 attendees

Songwriting & Studio Sessions - Read Description!

Sat, Nov 21, 5:00 PM

From Audiospace

4.8

You must have a ticket prior to entering the session! Link here - [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1027718773517](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1027718773517) We're hosting some of the most impactful collaborative studio sessions for all LA musicians, producers, songwriters, engineers. You'll collaborate, network, and walk out of each session with a demo of your own. Here, we work on music and create meaningful connections to artists across genres and skillsets. **We cannot accept those who come unannounced without a ticket unfortunately due to the space constraints.** The cost per person for the session (8 Hours) will be $35 hosted @ Pirate Studios w/ max 3-4 per room. The actual meetup will only last from 9AM - 12PM but you are free to stay and work after the fact until the time runs out. The goal is to create a track at the end of the session! People are paired based on their musical interests and experience so no one is left out of the loop! **Here's a general outline of how its going to go -** 9:00-9:30 AM : Get in / Group Pairing (3-4 people max per Studio Room) / Intro 9:30 - 11:00 : Make your tracks 11:00 - 12:00 : Continue making your track / Showcase / Kick it 12:00 - 5:00 : STUDIO TIME **COST OF THE EVENT WILL BE $35, if interested please join the discord and dm @samuelho or message me on instagram @audiospacehq** ***I will be accepting cash app, zelle, or apple pay!*** **What to bring:** • Yourself and the vibes! • Computer/Instrument/Devices/Percs Since this is a studio session bring whatever you want! Feel free to bring whatever makes you feel comfortable when making music. If you'd like to book time @ Pirate Studios on your own please sign up using my promo code and we both get free studio credits! **CODE :SAMUEL748881** **🌐 Connect With Us:** Discord Server : [https://discord.gg/eFTE8fsDSx](https://discord.gg/eFTE8fsDSx "https://discord.gg/eFTE8fsDSx") Instagram : [https://www.instagram.com/audiospacehq/](https://www.instagram.com/audiospacehq/ "https://www.instagram.com/audiospacehq/") **Want to get more involved?** We always need more help! You can help with or host a meetup, provide mentorship, or volunteer for other fun stuff.

2 attendees

Los Angeles Projector Swarm Meetup

Sat, Nov 14, 2:00 AM

From CRASH Space

4.6

Open To All, No Membership Required We specialize in browser-based musical synthesis and real-time visuals, making the world of algorave accessible to anyone with a laptop. While our heart is in the web, our swarm welcomes all manners of live coding environments—from local audio engines to custom-built instruments. Through shows, online exchanges, and meetups, we push the envelope of how art is accessed, consumed, and collectively rewritten. We'll have hdmi input if you want to plug-in and demo your work, or we have comfy couches if you just want to see what people have to show off! A low-key hangout open to everyone, from those who make music to those who just love it. \-\-\-\-\-\- CRASH Space is a non-profit organization located in Los Angeles and run by volunteers. We are a collection of artists, hackers, programmers, builders, and makers. Our members use the space to work on their projects, share ideas, and help each other create whatever they envision. Learn more at [https://blog.crashspace.org](https://blog.crashspace.org/)

2 attendees

For the Girlz - Music Industry Mixer

Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 PM

From Audiospace

4.8

For The Girlz is a women-led industry mixer created for women and queer creatives working in audio and adjacent industries. Network with LA creatives and find your next collaborator. Audiospace is a community of creatives in across industries like music, engineering, design, and more. Our goal is to create a space fostering collaboration, community, and provide opportunities for creatives/brand owners to showcase their work. We host a range of events from studio sessions, beat battles, and showcases from artists and brand owners in our community! **📍 Where:** Smalls LA \| 4149 W Pico Blvd \#103 Los Angeles\, CA **🗓 When:** Monthly every Second Saturday ( More details in the discord ) **🎟 Tickets:** Free Entry, but consider buying a drink as a 'thank you' to our local record store/coffee shop. **What to Bring:** Support: Please consider purchasing a drink or snack as a gesture of appreciation for our venue. **Get More Involved:** Eager to contribute? We're always on the hunt for hosts, mentors, and volunteers. Join us and help shape the future of our musical community! **🌐 Connect With Us:** Discord Server : [https://discord.gg/eFTE8fsDSx](https://discord.gg/eFTE8fsDSx) Instagram : [https://www.instagram.com/audiospacehq/](https://www.instagram.com/audiospacehq/)

4 attendees

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

3 attendees

Shut Up & Write!® in Los Feliz on Wednesdays!

Thu, Nov 12, 2:45 AM

From Shut Up & Write!® Los Angeles

4.8

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. Feel free to show up between 6:30pm an 7pm to say hello, grab a drink and get your writing tools ready. At around 7pm, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. We'll do 1 hour of quiet writing! Afterward from 8pm onwards, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: They usually have free wifi, make sure to ask when you order food! Travel / Parking info: There is loads of street parking, and valet if you really want to do that. :P We'll be on the side of the house. Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

8 attendees

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