Comic Book Collecting Los Angeles

Culver City Book Club! “Determined” by Robert Sapolsky

We will be meeting to discuss a chapter every week, from Robert Sapolsky’s “Determined”, to talk about concepts like free will and agency.

July Book Club - Theo of Golden

July Book club - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

Sip and Sketch - In Person!

We meet at the **Whole Foods at 3377 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016**. We meet at the seating area by the **COFFEE bar** (past the hot food and smoothie bar) There is a parking structure on Jefferson, head West from the intersection to find it. 90 minutes free with validation. The Jefferson/La Cienega Expo stop is across the street. Here's the Yelp page - https://www.yelp.com/biz/whole-foods-market-los-angeles-25 \*This is **not** a class, we are a social drawing and art group\* See you there!

Book Discussion: The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong

"From the author of the critically acclaimed poetry collections Night Sky with Exit Wounds and Time Is a Mother, as well as the novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, comes The Emperor of Gladness—a novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive. One evening in East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on a bridge, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to an elderly widow with dementia, who convinces him to take another path. Bereft and out of options, he becomes her caretaker. The unlikely pair develop a life-altering bond built on empathy, spiritual reckoning, and heartbreak, with the power to transform Hai’s relationship to himself, his family, and a community on the brink. The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which love, labor, and loneliness form the bedrock of American life. It’s about what it means to exist on the fringes of society and how far we would go to possess one of life’s most fleeting mercies: a second chance. A recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and the American Book Award, Ocean Vuong used to work as a fast-food server, which inspired The Emperor of Gladness. Born in Saigon, Vietnam, he currently splits his time between Northampton, Massachusetts, and New York City. Vuong will be in conversation with Nicole Chung, the author of the memoirs A Living Remedy, named a Notable Book by The New York Times, and All You Can Ever Know, a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award."

PLACEHOLDER: SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2026

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CMLA Bi-Monthly Meetup ***Roadside Taco Outdoor Patio (Studio City)

Calling all creative minds and comic enthusiasts! 🎉 Get ready for an exciting gathering at the all-new Roadside Taco, located at 10628 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, as Comic Makers Los Angeles (CMLA) makes its triumphant return to the scene. Join us in the vibrant outdoor tented area (just look to the right in the photo!) for an evening of artistic inspiration and comic camaraderie. 🎨✨ Picture this: a lively atmosphere where we'll be passionately working on our latest projects, delving into the hottest movie-to-comic adaptations, and sharing insights on fresh resources, upcoming conventions, and cutting-edge tools. 🎥💬✒️ If you're a creative spirit looking for a place to connect, learn, and share your passion for comics, then this is the event you won't want to miss! 🌟 Mark your calendars and make your way to Roadside Taco because the CMLA community is eagerly awaiting your presence. Let's make some artistic magic together! 🚀📚 See you there! 🎉✨

Queer Book Club- "Luda" by Grant Morrison

Los Angeles Beginner Speed Dating via Zoom

A friendly online speed dating evening for Los Angeles singles, hosted on Zoom. We're a welcoming local community where people come to meet genuine faces from the area. Expect short one-on-one chats, matched by age, all from the comfort of home. Sign up here: [Reserve your place](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=570&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Los%20Angeles&groupurlname=club-dust-jacket-discussion-and-meetup-society&face_v=1.0) Tapping RSVP lets us know you're interested. To join the rounds, please finish your sign-up at the link above.

Past Action Heroes

Past Action Heroes

Drink and Draw @ Stories Books & Cafe | Fri. July 24th 2026

Join us at [Stories Books and Cafe](https://www.instagram.com/storiesbooksandcafe/) (1716 Sunset Blvd) on **Friday July 24th 6:30pm-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.

Downey Library Game Day

Come play board games and card games with us at the Downey Library. We welcome starting players all the way to expert players. Please bring a copy of the games you would like to play, or we have copies to play. The Downey Public Library also has a collection of games to play. Some examples of popular board games are Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, and Terraforming Mars. Some examples of popular card games are Flip 7, Century Spice Road, and Splendor. We like to learn new games and to teach new games. There is no fee, and food and drink is welcome, just please clean up after yourself. We are in the area, to the left of the main entrance. Note that there are no parking restrictions on the weekend or holidays; please respect the Embassy Suites reserved parking. Hosted by Mark Shocklee.

Walk along Millionaire's Row & Back to the Future House in Pasadena

Walk along Millionaire's Row in Pasadena, Wrigley Mansion, Suicide Bridge, Worldwide Church of God, Back to the Future House, etc. Walk is under 6 miles RT. Bring water and sneakers. During the first two decades of the 20th Century Pasadena became the home of millionaires (who probably would be billionaires in today’s dollars). Chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr., David B. Gamble, son of James Gamble, founder of Proctor and Gamble, and Adolphus Busch of Budweiser fame, were some of the wealthiest families in the country. Many of these upper-class residents lived on Orange Grove Blvd. which, due to this extreme affluence, was nicknamed ‘Millionaire’s Row’. As ‘Millionaire’s Row’ grew, with dozens of opulent mansions of eight or ten bedrooms lining the street, the need for hired help increased dramatically. Mary Gamble and Ada Wrigley were not going to wash dishes and clothes, nor prepare meals for their families. Those laborious tasks were given to domestic workers who lived in the residences of the rich in modest servants’ quarters. And they were paid low wages for the difficult and arduous work required to maintain these enormous estates. Wrigley House (Tournament of Rose Parade House) [https://tournamentofroses.com/house-tours/](https://tournamentofroses.com/house-tours/) Suicide Bridge 87 have committed suicide from this bridge: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Street_Bridge_](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Street_Bridge_)(Pasadena,_California) Back to the Future House (Gamble House) [https://movie-locations.com/movies/b/Back-To-The-Future.php](https://movie-locations.com/movies/b/Back-To-The-Future.php) Worldwide Church of God We will walk to see the scenic grounds of the church and the mansions there. Parking: Street parking. No restrictions on parking as long as you park near mansion. If you park further away, it is 2 hours parking. After walk, people can go to Old Town Pasadena to meet at 21 Choices --frozen yogurt 44 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103