Freelancer Groups Los Angeles

FREE Coworking Day @ INDIE DESK - DTLA

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

Pickleball Classic Fundraiser

**Serve it Forward 2026 Pickleball Tournament** \*100% of proceeds support styling sessions and help keep Dressing Forward’s services accessible for women preparing for work, interviews, and new opportunities [SIGN UP HERE](https://secure.givelively.org/event/dressing-forward-initiative/2026-serve-it-forward-pickleball-classic) * Entry Fee: $50 per player / $100 per team * Format: +18 Adult doubles tournament * Divisions: Recreational & Competitive * Check-in & Warm-up: 8:45 AM & 11:30 AM * Tournament Start: 9:00 AM & 12 Noon * Guaranteed 5 Matches Official Tournament T-Shirt Championship Trophy awarded to 1st Place team in each division Giveaways, raffle prizes, and more! [SIGN UP HERE](https://secure.givelively.org/event/dressing-forward-initiative/2026-serve-it-forward-pickleball-classic) \*Please note: This is a general community event posted under the Chinatown Meetup page and not affiliated with Studious Coworking or Studious Collective. Please contact the meetup host ( not Judy) if you have questions regarding this event.

AI, Art & Vibecoding - StrangeNew.World @ 310 Coffee

We frame ourselves as **"a support group for the technological singularity"** and we are an eclectic mix of open-minded thinkers, artists, and tinkerers who believe in embracing the emerging technologies and capabilities in the most humanitarian way possible. Our meetings have a super casual and open atmosphere where all are welcome to contribute. Feel free to come late or leave early. So whether you're an AI enthusiast or skeptic, a creative professional already using AI on the daily, or someone just starting their first vibe coding project, this group may be for you! **NOW NEW & IMPROVED** We are doing "Hack-a-salons" after every meeting (starting at 5pm) now that 310 Coffee is staying open later. So please bring your laptops or art projects, or works in progress that you have questions on or want to present to the group. No podiums... only passion projects, good people and great vibes! ☺️ **What to Expect** Interesting conversations, relevant content, and educational resources. We are a diverse community of people who want to help each other and the world around us. We meet in person once a week at **310 Coffee in Culver City from 3-5pm**, we share our work and interesting news in our Whatsapp group, put on remote Learning Labs, go to events together, and encourage our members (who have the availability) to participate in a learning collective where we can volunteer to give each other one-on-one crash courses in various artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial disciplines. Here is a list of what we can teach: [https://strangenew.world/labs/what-we-know](https://strangenew.world/labs/what-we-know) We also encourage each of our members to take on a Passion Project, which could be as simple as getting up and running with a new artistic medium or project, or as complex as laying the groundwork for your dream business or career. We believe there has never been a better time (at least in OUR lifetimes) to set your sights on what your ideal life would be two years from now and then just start moving toward it. And maybe we can help you do that by giving you the hand-holding you need to get over that first hump, which can sometimes be the most difficult part. **How to Give Back** If you are a member looking to give back, or if you like what our organization is doing, then please follow, subscribe, rate us, and smash that like! 🤣 I know it seems silly to many of you, but in the attention economy, just the act of following us, liking our posts, and reviewing our events can make a huge difference in how the algorithm shines upon us. Also, if you would like to support us in a more direct way, please consider giving us a one-time donation, subscribing to one of our tiers, or sponsoring us. We pay for a lot of stuff out of pocket, so please consider becoming a patron to support the overall longevity of our group and vision. [https://strangenew.world/support-us](https://strangenew.world/support-us) **More Information** What we explore during our meetings really depends on who shows up and what they want to discuss: * The changing job market. What skills will matter in 10 years * The future of business and the creative industries * Chatbots, LLMs, and Agentic Workflows * Using AI for scientific or artistic exploration * Will generative art destroy Hollywood or save it? * What is consciousness? What constitutes intelligence? * The various types/platforms of vibecoding and which is best for your project * The end of capitalism as we know it * Are we entering the 2nd Cognitive Revolution? **Learn more at: [https://strangenew.world](https://strangenew.world)**

Lucky Bamboo Mahjong Club - Beginners Welcome!

**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/2442122)*** **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/)

Courses Are Dead: Women Content Creators Talk Selling AI Apps - #LATechWeek

Indie SaaS Builders is heading to LA Tech Week! A small-group guided discussion on the future of digital products, for women content creators who sell (or want to sell) them. Creators used to sell courses. AI apps change the game: a personalized, real-time experience built on your method, one your audience opens every day and makes part of their life. RSVP here or over on Partiful https://partiful.com/e/EoVaTMfmOofDushT6aRf Over coffee, we'll talk through: Creator apps that are working right now, and why What makes an app something people come back to daily How to turn your method and content pillars into an app You'll leave excited about where digital products are headed, and what an app built on your content could look like. This event is a part of #LATechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.

Pasadena Tech Happy Hour

**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.**

Prediction Markets: Beyond the Bet

Prediction markets allow people to trade on whether a future event will happen, from election outcomes and interest rate decisions to economic indicators and business events. While prediction markets have been around for years, they’re rapidly evolving beyond betting and speculation. Growing participation, new technology, regulatory changes, and the rise of AI are expanding their potential uses for forecasting, risk management, financial products, data, and decision making. Maria Cannizzo, Founder & CEO of Kelvon, will break down how prediction markets work, what’s driving their growth, who’s participating, and where the industry is headed. She’ll also explore the challenges created by a market that is currently fragmented across different platforms, contracts, terminology, and settlement rules — and how new infrastructure is being built to help businesses reliably tap into prediction market data and intelligence. Whether you already follow prediction markets or are simply wondering what all the buzz is about, this conversation will offer an accessible look at this emerging financial and technology ecosystem and why its potential may extend well beyond the bet. **About Maria Cannizzo** Maria Cannizzo is the Founder and CEO of Kelvon, an intelligent infrastructure and data platform for event and prediction markets. She has spent more than 15 years building enterprise financial technology at both large corporations and early-stage startups, with experience developing and scaling global FinTech infrastructure across traditional finance and digital assets. Today, she is building Kelvon for a future where event markets are embedded across financial products, AI systems, data platforms, and enterprise applications. **Networking** Come early to connect with fellow founders, technologists, creatives, and community members. Friday Coffee Meetup is as much about the people in the room as it is about the conversation on stage. FoundrSpace Coworking: 87 North Raymond Avenue · Pasadena, CA Street parking is available and there is a Public Parking lot 1 block north of the building. Accessibility: FoundrSpace is located in a historical building without elevator access. If you require assistance, please email pasadena@foundrspace.com and admin@innovatepasadena.org by September 25th.

Fall Audition for Studio Musicians, Songwriters, Producers & Engineers

Speed Pitching: Find Your Dream Team l a16z SF TechWeek

Calling technical founders, builders, operators! What if the person you need to build your next big idea is already in the room? **Must register at partiful: [https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc](https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc)** Speed Pitching: Find Your Dream Team flips traditional networking on its head. Instead of exchanging business cards and making small talk, participants get the ONE minute to pitch themselves, their ideas, or what they’re looking to build - then connect with people who bring the complementary skills, experience, capital, or vision they need. **❯ Whether you’re:** \* 🚀 A founder looking for a co-founder or early team member \* 🧠 A builder, engineer, designer, or operator looking for your next project \* 💡 An aspiring entrepreneur searching for the right idea or team \* 💰 An investor looking to discover emerging talent and opportunities \* 🌎 A professional looking to expand your network and find your next collaboration It’s a matchmaking room for people who want to build. Come with an idea, a skill, a problem you want to solve - or simply an open mind. Bring your pitch. Find your people. Build what’s next. **❯ About Host** [Serephina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/serephina-ha/) is a VC-backed founder turned investor based in San Francisco - MIT alum. She is General Partner at [Axci Capital](https://www.linkedin.com/company/axcicapital/), Series A+ DeepTech VC firm and Managing Director at Founder Institute LA & Boston. Apply to the [Founder Institute Fall 2026 cohort](https://fi.co/los-angeles) led by Serephina Ha. **❯❯ Must register at partiful: [https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc](https://partiful.com/e/LEvETTMfnJO8ZU0LGJhg?c=Lxxa7mhc)**

Script Jam - Write a short screenplay in one hour! (FREE)

Join screenwriter and playwright Conor Kyle for a fun workshop that helps you sharpen your scenework skills in a supportive environment. Our instructor kicks things off with an inspiring prompt and helps everyone brainstorm your ideas for a dramatic scene. You will then write a complete scene in one hour, followed by a live table read and group critique session. Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting out, you'll be surprised at what you can accomplish in a single session. Leave with a finished, workshopped short screenplay in your hands! ***About the Instructors:*** **Conor Kyle** has written for Shudder's Creepshow (2019) and placed twice in the Nicholl Fellowship with his scripts “Peter and the Wolves” (quarterfinals, also Launchpad top 10) and The Tube (semifinals). His screenplays have also been featured on the annual Hit List, Young & Hungry List, Spec Book, and on Tracking Board’s “Best Writers of the Year” booklet. Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory (Look for Conor in the building next door to the right of the Paramount) 2708 E Cesar E Chavez Ave #101, Los Angeles, CA 90033 - BHAC Parking Lot at 339 N Fickett St. This event is free and everyone is welcome! However, if you are able to volunteer or donate, it will go a long way to help make these classes possible! You can sign up on our website: [https://skillca.mp](https://skillca.mp)

For the Girlz - Music Industry Mixer

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/)

Los Angeles Projector Swarm Meetup

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/)