Canasta Los Angeles

Mah Jongg at El Camino College

Social Mah Jongg playing.

Caltech Toastmasters

We are an open and inclusive Toastmasters club welcoming Caltech faculty, students, staff, and community members worldwide. Conquer your fear of Public Speaking! Leadership training, self-confidence building, personal growth and development, social and business networking, fun! This club is open to all interested parties and we encourage you to check us out! We meet **every Thursday noon pacific time** via **zoom**. Email [vppr-1010248@toastmastersclubs.org](mailto:vppr-1010248@toastmastersclubs.org) for the meeting link. Visit our website: [https://caltechtoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/](https://caltechtoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/)

Catan (All Levels) @ North Hollywood

Ernest Speakers Toastmasters Hybrid Meeting

Greetings! Welcome to Ernest Speakers Toastmasters Club. Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/toastmastersburbank.org/](https://www.facebook.com/toastmastersburbank.org/) We are a great group of people who meet every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. We start and end on time! Join us online via Zoom or in person at Capital One Café - Hollywood Zoom link: ***[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83846912899](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83846912899)*** In-person address: 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, 155, Los Angeles, CA 90028 We would appreciate it if you could inform us (ernestspeakers@outlook.com) if you prefer to attend in person due to limited space availability. Imagine starting your weekend with an activity and other people in an encouraging environment where you are all working to improve your skills. There is a lot of learning, listening, and laughing as we help each other to become better public speakers. We are about leadership too. As a Toastmasters club, we provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Our meeting is a great way to start your day. Join us on Saturday at 9 a.m. You will be glad you did! Visit the following websites for more information. Agenda: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12VXQkv7PFKqfTL0KJu9D0EFPvZ33QRjM/edit#gid=1677210163](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12VXQkv7PFKqfTL0KJu9D0EFPvZ33QRjM/edit#gid=1677210163) Ernest Speakers Club: [https://9065.toastmastersclubs.org](https://9065.toastmastersclubs.org/) Toastmasters: [https://www.toastmasters.org](https://www.toastmasters.org/)

Dance with Marc and Jan in La Canada

We dance on Thursdays 8:00 - 10:00 PM at the Nourishing Spirits Center on the campus of St. George's Episcopal Church, 808 Foothill Blvd., in La Canada. Whether you're new to folk dancing or experienced, we hope you’ll join us for fun and beautiful dances from around the world. This may be long, but we think you will find it helpful. This event is part of an ongoing group, and you are welcome to come any week. For your first visit, please try to arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can say hello before teaching starts. We will teach several dances appropriate for both new and experienced dancers for half an hour or so, and there will be more dances you can join in after that. You will be dancing the first evening, even if you have never danced before. The particular dances we teach each week will depend on the dance experience of our participants. We'll have a break at 9:00 for refreshments and socializing and then dance again until 10:00. (If you can't stay that late, it's perfectly fine to leave early.) Your $5 helps pay our rent. This is not a business. We dance for the joy of it. We are a very friendly group and very supportive of new participants. The teaching is extremely popular. No one is ever pressured or put on the spot. Our only goal is to have fun together. We no longer require vaccinations or masks, but we encourage good health practices, and some participants wear masks. We use Meetup only to attract new participants (like you!) and not for our normal communications. To learn more about our group or to contact us, please visit [Foothill.Dance](https://Foothill.Dance) (no .com, .org, .net, or .anything else is needed). We hope you can join us soon for a fun evening of dancing and socializing. Jan & Marc Rayman

Whittier WordCrafters Toastmasters Club

**Build Confidence. Improve Communication. Develop Leadership.** Looking to become a more effective speaker, presenter, or leader? Join us for a Toastmasters meeting where you'll practice communication skills, receive constructive feedback, and grow in a supportive environment. Whether you're preparing for career advancement, leadership opportunities, interviews, presentations, or simply want to feel more confident speaking in front of others, our club provides a welcoming space to learn and improve at your own pace. Guests are always welcome. Come see how Toastmasters can help you strengthen your communication and leadership skills while connecting with a community of motivated and supportive individuals. We meet **every Friday at** **7:15 AM pacific time.** This is a **hybrid** meeting. **In-person:** Panera Bread-12531 Imperial Hwy., Norwalk CA 90650 **Online**: Email [vppr@whittierwordcrafters.com](mailto:vppr@whittierwordcrafters.com "mailto:vppr@whittierwordcrafters.com") for the zoom link.

Rimas, Ritmos, y Reinas 👸🏽🖊️🎧

Rimas, Ritmos y Reinas is dedicated to amplifying Latinx voices through recording, storytelling, music production, and creative entrepreneurship—creating pathways for artists to share their stories, strengthen their skills, and build lasting creative communities. 🖊️Rimas, Ritmos y Reinas👸🏽 She-sh Studio Sessions Los Angeles Hosted by The Horizon Records After a successful start of our sessions in Paris, The Horizon Records is bringing its She-sh Studio Sessions to Los Angeles with a special edition: **Rimas, Ritmos y Reinas**. A recording studio experience for women creatives where poetry, music, storytelling, rhythm, and community come together. This interactive session combines a masterclass, hands-on learning, collaboration, and recording opportunities inside a professional studio environment at Pirates Studios. Whether you're a poet, singer, songwriter, beatmaker, storyteller, creative entrepreneur, or simply someone who has always wanted to explore recording, this space is designed for you. Together we will: • Learn the foundations of self-recording and studio recording • Explore songwriting, spoken word, rhythm, and storytelling techniques • Create beats and soundscapes inspired by Latin, African, Arab, flamenco, hip-hop, and diasporic traditions • Receive live feedback and creative coaching • Collaborate with fellow artists in real time • Have the opportunity to record your own poem, story, song, or creative piece • Connect with a supportive community of women and femme creatives No experience is required. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome. Participants will receive a two hour session including a beat making masterclass and a group/ individual recording session, where artists own their own work. Inspired by Indigenous wisdom, Hispanic heritage, Latin culture, and traditions of gathering through music, poetry, storytelling, and celebration, Rimas, Ritmos y Reinas is about reclaiming our voices, honoring our roots, and building confidence through recording and artistic expression. As part of our Summer Semiannual Creative Momentum Initiative, all attendees will receive: • Complimentary 15-minute monthly creative check-in calls through the end of the year to support accountability, creative growth, and goal achievement • A special discount on The Horizon Records' online Self-Recording and Beatmaking Programs conducted via Zoom • Access to a growing network of artists, poets, musicians, and creatives committed to supporting one another's work These ongoing opportunities are designed to help participants continue developing their creative skills long after the session ends and to ensure that ideas become completed projects. The mission of Rimas, Ritmos y Reinas and The Horizon Records is to expand access to recording, production, and creative development opportunities while helping amplify underrepresented voices and stories that deserve to be heard. More than a workshop, this is an opportunity to join an ongoing creative community rooted in collaboration, cultural exchange, artistic growth, and mutual support. At The Horizon Records, we believe: **The rhythm holds memory. The voice holds power. The sound creates connection.** Join us for an afternoon of creativity, learning, recording, and community. **Create. Record. Collaborate. Rise.** Los Angeles • Pirates Studios Limited spots available.

Classical Music Open Mic - August 30

**Instruments provided:** Pantheon Coffee in West Hollywood has agreed to host us, and they have a lovely upright piano that will be provided. Any other instruments you will have to bring with you. **What to play:** In terms of what counts as classical music - use your best judgment! I'm not going to be a stickler here. Feel free to play something you're currently working on, even if it's just a few pages. You can have it memorized or not, up to you. Depending on the number of performers, I may set a time limit of 5-7 minutes per person, but that will vary depending on attendance. Duets and trios are totally fine; vocalists are also welcome as well. **Drinks/food:** The cafe has light pastries, sandwiches (if still available at the end of the day), coffees, and teas. It's a lovely place! Feel free to ask me if you have any questions. Look forward to seeing you!

Club de Español: NOHOLA!

Hola amigos! We are a regular weekly Spanish meetup in the Valley to give some more choices of spots to practice tu Español! It’s for intermediate and up — we won’t speak much English, except maybe to ask a couple questions or if we get tired at the end of the night! We’ll be at a really fun bar called El Tejano in North Hollywood (hence NOHOLA - get the pun?). Find us at the table with a sign that says "Club de Español". They have free chips and great vegan options too. We’ll be meeting on Wednesdays. Nos vemos! \-\-\-\-\-\- **PARKING** The parking is challenging in this area. Here are some suggestions of places that usually have parking within a 5 min walk to El Tejano. * There's usually parking in this [little strip mall](https://goo.gl/maps/9e8UXeu4vL97MA2J7) near Metro by T-mobile shop * [Ralphs](https://goo.gl/maps/Qbte3Xz2Zpz4A33e6)

Learn and enjoy dances from around the world

We dance on Thursdays 8:00 - 10:00 PM at the Nourishing Spirits Center on the campus of St. George's Episcopal Church, 808 Foothill Blvd., in La Canada. Whether you're new to folk dancing or experienced, we hope you’ll join us for fun and beautiful dances from around the world. This may be long, but we think you will find it helpful. This event is part of an ongoing group, and you are welcome to come any week. For your first visit, please try to arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can say hello before teaching starts. We will teach several dances appropriate for both new and experienced dancers for half an hour or so, and there will be more dances you can join in after that. You will be dancing the first evening, even if you have never danced before. The particular dances we teach each week will depend on the dance experience of our participants. We'll have a break at 9:00 for refreshments and socializing and then dance again until 10:00. (If you can't stay that late, it's perfectly fine to leave early.) Your $5 helps pay our rent. This is not a business. We dance for the joy of it. We are a very friendly group and very supportive of new participants. The teaching is extremely popular. No one is ever pressured or put on the spot. Our only goal is to have fun together. We no longer require vaccinations or masks, but we encourage good health practices, and some participants wear masks. We use Meetup only to attract new participants (like you!) and not for our normal communications. To learn more about our group or to contact us, please visit [Foothill.Dance](https://Foothill.Dance) (no .com, .org, .net, or .anything else is needed). We hope you can join us soon for a fun evening of dancing and socializing. Jan & Marc Rayman

Saturday Board Game Social: Casual Board Games

* **🕕 Time:** Saturday, 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m * **💲 Cover Fee:** $5.00 per person * **🚗 Parking:** Free parking options are available nearby. **NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!** Looking for something fun and social to do this Saturday? Come join us for Board Game Night at the Meet Tea! **🎲 We’ll be playing:** * 🎴 **Nights of the Ninja** — quick, secret-identity bluffing & deduction. * 🃏 **Cabanga!** — fast, chaotic card slaps and surprises. * 🧩 **Codenames** — classic team word clues and deduction. * 🐮 **Herd Mentality** — think like the crowd and avoid the pink cow! * 💬 **Let’s Get Deep: Friends Edition** — fun conversation prompts. * 🤪 **Bad Choices** — party questions with a twist. * 🏚️ **Betrayal at House on the Hill** — explore the mansion until the betrayal begins. * 🎲 **Wits & Wagers: Vegas** — bet chips on the best trivia guesses. * 🌮 **Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza** — silly, speedy, and hilarious. * 🐒 **Monkiers** — creative word-guessing with invented clues. * 🪳 **Cockroach Poker** — bluffing, lying, and calling each other out. * 7️⃣ **Flip 7** — press-your-luck number card game where you flip numbers and risk pushing too far. * 🛡️ **Avalon** — hidden roles, deception, and intense mind games. * 💎 **Splendor** — smooth engine-building with gems. * ⚔️ **Legends of the Three Kingdoms** — Chinese hidden-role battle deduction. * 🐺 **One Night Ultimate Werewolf** — single-round social deduction. * 😺 **Exploding Kittens** — silly, chaotic, kitten-filled card mayhem. **🚫 BANNED GAMES** * ❌ A Feast for Odin — Theoretical: 30–120 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ A Game of Thrones: The Board Game \(Second Edition\) — Theoretical: 120–240 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Agricola — Theoretical: 30–120 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Ark Nova — Theoretical: 90–150 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Axis & Allies 1942 Second Edition \(and most versions\) — Theoretical: \~240 min \| Actual: \~210–360\+ min * ❌ Barrage — Theoretical: 90–180 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Brass: Birmingham — Theoretical: 60–120 min \| Actual: \~120–240\+ min * ❌ Brass: Lancashire — Theoretical: 60–120 min \| Actual: \~120–240\+ min * ❌ Caverna: The Cave Farmers — Theoretical: 30–210 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Caylus — Theoretical: 60–150 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Diplomacy — Theoretical: 4–12 hours \| Actual: \~6–12 hours * ❌ Dune — Theoretical: 120–180 min \| Actual: \~240–360\+ min * ❌ Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy — Theoretical: 60–200 min \| Actual: \~180–240\+ min * ❌ Food Chain Magnate — Theoretical: 120–240 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Forest Shuffle \(including all expansion packs\) — Theoretical: \~40–60 min \| Actual: \~60–90\+ min * ❌ Gaia Project — Theoretical: 60–150 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Great Western Trail \(any edition\) — Theoretical: 75–150 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Harmonies — Theoretical: \~30–45 min \| Actual: \~45–75\+ min * ❌ Here I Stand — Theoretical: 180–360 min \| Actual: \~240–360\+ min * ❌ Inis — Theoretical: 60–90 min \| Actual: \~90–150\+ min * ❌ Kanban EV — Theoretical: 60–180 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Le Havre — Theoretical: 30–150 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Lisboa — Theoretical: 60–120 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Ora et Labora — Theoretical: 60–180 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Power Grid — Theoretical: \~120 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ Project L — Theoretical: \~20–40 min \| Actual: \~30–60\+ min * ❌ Puerto Rico — Theoretical: 90–150 min \| Actual: \~150–210\+ min * ❌ Rising Sun — Theoretical: 90–120 min \| Actual: \~120–180 min * ❌ Root — Theoretical: 60–90 min \| Actual: \~90–150\+ min * ❌ SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence — Theoretical: 60–120 min \| Actual: \~120–180\+ min * ❌ Star Wars: Rebellion — Theoretical: 180–240 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Terra Mystica — Theoretical: 60–150 min \| Actual: \~150–240\+ min * ❌ The Gallerist — Theoretical: 60–150 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Through the Ages: A New Story of Civilization — Theoretical: \~120 min \| Actual: \~180–300\+ min * ❌ Twilight Imperium Fourth Edition — Theoretical: 240–480 min \| Actual: \~480–720\+ min * ❌ Underwater Cities — Theoretical: 80–150 min \| Actual: \~120–210\+ min * ❌ War of the Ring Second Edition — Theoretical: 150–240 min \| Actual: \~180–240\+ min * ❌ Wingspan * ❌ Wyrmspan **🎉 EVENT NOTES** * 🎲 Meet new people and enjoy a relaxed evening of light, welcoming party and strategy games. * 🧠 Games start shortly after arrival. Please try to be on time so we can set up smoothly. * 🎭 First-timers are encouraged. We’ll teach the rules, and no experience is needed. **⚠️ RESPECT & CONDUCT** All attendees are expected to treat others, the venue, hotel staff, hotel guests, and game components with respect. This means no abusive language, physical aggression, intentional damage to games or personal property, or major behavioral disruptions that interfere with other people’s ability to enjoy the event. If you damage someone’s game pieces, equipment, or personal property, or cause a major behavioral disruption, you will be banned from future events. Damage or major disruption may result in an immediate ban. **📋 POLICIES & NOTES** * **⭕ No-Show Policy:** 3+ unexcused absences may lead to a 3-month suspension. Please give 24-hour notice when possible; emergencies are excepted. * **📸 Photo & Media:** Attendance implies consent for event photos and videos to be used for promotion. * **ℹ️ Disclaimer:** Organizers are not affiliated with Meet Tea. We are an independent social group using the venue for our event. * **⚠️ Liability:** Participation is at your own risk. * **⚠️ Waitlist Policy:** If you are on the waitlist and show up to the event without an RSVP confirmation, you will be considered a walk-in and subject to both a late registration fee of **$50.00** and a walk-in fee of **$25.00**. * Failure to pay the applicable fee will result in a permanent ban from the group. This policy ensures fairness to all members who properly RSVP and helps us manage space, materials, and overall event quality. Thank you for your cooperation.

Salsa Dancing at Ivy Station: Fermin Fusion Salsa band in Culver City

**Come and Experience Salsa dancing at the plaza at Ivy Station in Culver City for an evening of live Latin music and dancing at sunset.** The fun starts on Friday, August 21st with a free beginner- friendly salsa lesson led by dance instructor Pepe Gonzalez from 6:30-7pm before hitting the dance floor to live music from Fermin Fusion Salsa from 7-8:45pm * Date: Friday, August 21st , 2026 * Time: Salsa Dance lesson 6.15 PM –7 PM * Fermin Fusion Salsa Band from 7-9:30 pm * * Location: 8900 Venice Blvd. and 8840 National Blvd. in Culver City * You can check-in with me @ 2132451413 in front of the tables opposite the parking validation table * Price: This event is outdoors, free, and open to the public! No partner is needed to attend * Parking : Visitor parking is available on levels P1 and P2 of Ivy Station's garage (entrances at 8900 Venice Blvd. and 8840 National Blvd. in Culver City) with complimentary 2-hour parking validations available at the event *