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Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Practical Philosophy Meetup

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/EkNAll), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. If the group gets bigger than 10-15 people, we will consider breaking into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow and ensure everyone has a chance to participate. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy begins at 7:00p and follows this general timeline: * 7:00-7:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 7:15-7:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 7:25-8:45 - Main discussion on the selected topic - allow the conversation to evolve organically and/or use the ‘jump-off’ questions as prompts to guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 8:45-9:00 - Wrap up and closing thoughts. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 9:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! Depending on venue, we may ask that you buy a beverage/snack. Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though! **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/EkNAll). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/EkNAll) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). **🤝POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately. Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All. ✨** Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 35 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/EkNAll) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

Costa Rica Eco Adventure: Waterfalls, Snorkeling, Zip lines, Rafting, Volcanoes!

Yoga in the Park | Go Heart Adventist Health

**Enjoy a morning of all levels yoga, fresh air, and community. Your new favorite activity!** Our amazing community is coming together again in 2026 to live better, longer! Together we're bringing "Soulful Saturdays" to the lovely Verdugo Park, **the first Saturday of every month**: * One hour yoga session **starts at 10am**. * **FREE with RSVP!** * Please bring a **YOGA MAT** if you have one. And if not, we'll have a few extras available. * Find us on the **north side of Verdugo Park (see map below)**. Parking is available at both the lots and on street. * Class is suited for both beginners and experienced yogis. This popular offering is part of Adventist Health Glendale's **"Go Heart LA" wellness program** \- which is free to the public\. For more info & to join our mailing list\, visit [GoHeartLA.com](https://www.adventisthealth.org/glendale/health-wellness/go-heart/). **WHERE to FIND US:** We'll be on the north side of the park, across from the baseball field. Look for the Adventist Health table, and happy people :)

Easy Walk around Silverlake at night

Easy walk 2.2 miles RT. Some people go to Oyster bar afterwards. This is cross posted with LA Hike Mtp.

Full Moon Healing Fire Homa (Ceremony) - online & in-person (in LA)

What needs healing, or supporting, or blessing, in your life? Come online or in person to recharge your soul battery with the healing power of the fire element at a Vedic fire ceremony (homa, or yagyam) facilitated by master healer Alx Uttermann and friends. Using the blessing of the new moon energy to help decharge whatever stress, strain, anxiety, dis-ease, and overwhelm, you'll find a rapid release and relief in your life -- leaving you free to create beautiful activities or maintain balance in your everyday life. “Fire pujas (ceremonies) work to ful­fill all desires. They work over long dis­tance to bring suc­cess and solve your prob­lems.” \~ Sri Kaleshwar Read more and register here... [https://ucbk.org/new-moon-healing-fire-homa-los-angeles/](https://ucbk.org/new-moon-healing-fire-homa-los-angeles/) \- we will send the link to join the livestream on Facebook or the address in South LA for an in\-person attendance\. Suggested donation: $20 to join, $30 to sponsor this homa. Can't attend while the event is live? You can always SPONSOR for yourself or a loved one, to receive the blessing anywhere in the world. Sponsor the homa here: [https://ucbk.org/sponsor-fire-homa/](https://ucbk.org/sponsor-fire-homa/)

Coffee, Conversation & Art @ Hollywood Sculpture Garden

The Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A DAYTIME COFFEE SOCIAL THERE!!! It's located on private property and not normally open to the public. So it is indeed a special thing for us to go. To Attend you NEED to be ON THE GUEST LIST TO BE ON THE GUEST LIST . . . **you NEED to FILL THIS OUT FORM [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** No entry on the form will result in no entry to the event. Now . . . About this event: It is outdoors in a super-funky, pretty and cute location of The Hollywood Sculpture Garden. **This is intended as a Coffee and Convo surrounded by Art.** A perfect way to meetup some quality people in a fabulous location. Oh!!!!!! One other thing **It's a pastries pot luck. I will be providing coffee and fresh made lattes for those that wish. BUT . . . to get a latte you need to bring a place or box of pastries to share.** Your ticket for entry is a pastries. Bring anything that is good to share for serve 10 people. I will provide the tables, dishes, plastic-ware, cups, napkins, etc. **Frist:** RSPV to the event. **SECOND:** Fill out the form **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** **Third**: Pick up pastries to bring to the event. **Fourth**: Show up (at the event) with your best self and be ready to be social and have fun. I know what you are thinking . . . * will this be fun? * is this a cool place? * will there be people as cool as me there? * or even . . . . I'm not cool & I am shy/introverted . . . * will I be able to fit in and enjoy too? ***And the answer is yes to all.*** **[WATCH THIS!!!](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) Here is a vid from an actual event we did there.** It was summer of 2021. Watch the whole thing and you will see the food/wine . . . the place, . . . where we hang out and how. As well as what it looks like at day and nite. AND . . . you get of feel of the people, place and vibe. (reg link to the vid) [https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) And to see pix from past visits: [https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA](https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA) **To attend this FREE event you MUST be on the GUEST LIST list** **TO BE ON THE LIST . . . fill this out Google Form** **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** Question: ***The cost for all this?*** Answer: ***FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE. And bring pastries to go with coffee or tea.*** PARKING: Parking is tight to non-existent the location. The Google Form will used to make sure you have ALL the best parking info. This event is cross posted to several meetup groups. So there will be plenty of folks. Be sure to fill out the google form so we can send you all the parking info and the schedule and event info. AND to have your name on the guest list. [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9) Some goals for this event . . . * To make new friends. * To make more friends. * To go to new places. * To be more social (in real life). There is an evening companion event to this from 5 to 10 PM [https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/](https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Race, Color, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin, Political Affiliation, Relationship Status, Gender, Gender Preference, or even Belly Button Lint. We welcome all, . . . and that includes you.

The Heart of Recovery - Meditation & Support Meetup

The Heart of Recovery is a meditation and sharing support group that combines mindfulness meditation, the Shambhala and Buddhist teachings, and the Twelve Steps of Recovery to integrate the basic sanity of the Dharma and the basic goodness of meditation with our commitment to abstinence. We warmly welcome all who wish to share in these common interests. **Gathering Format:** – Welcome each other – Guided mindfulness meditation – Dharma reading/teachings – Group sharing & discussion – Close with a Loving-Kindness meditation practice. You do not need to have experience with meditation, Buddhism, or be affiliated with a 12-step program. We welcome Buddhist practitioners from all traditions and/or Twelve Step practitioners from all programs. The group meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in person at the Shambhala Center in Burbank. All are welcome. [LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GROUP HERE](https://la.shambhala.org/the-heart-of-recovery-group/) *"Sobriety is finding a new way of living that involves engagement where there was withdrawal; generosity where there was self-centeredness; community where there was isolation; joy where there was bitterness; trust where there was cynicism."* — Kevin Griffin, One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps **Recommended Readings** One Breath At A Time: Buddhism and the 12 Steps by Kevin Griffin Taking The Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears by Pema Chodron When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Basic Sobriety: Shambhala Buddhism and the Twelve Steps by Eric Rainbeau

21+ Friday Night Socials, Pickleball Freeplay

Our event operates in public court space on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers dedicate their time to setup and share with our attendees and community members. We cannot guarantee court space. Reach out to our organizing members to see how you can help. we generally set up between 4:45 pm to 6 pm depending on organizers' availability. Operating on a pay it forward model. Donations are for making the future enjoyable for others. [OAC Venmo](https://www.venmo.com/u/outdoorathleticsclub) **AGENDA** 5pm-9pm : Pickleball Freeplay (rotation) **You can read the rules here!** [OAC Pickleball Rules](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/rules-of-pickleball) **For more Pickleball Information** [Ultimate Pickleball Guide](https://outdoorathleticsclub.org/oac-ultimate-pickleball-guide/) **Community Rules :** Before you dive into our community, please take a moment to review our rules. These are in place to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved 1. Be Respectful and Kind: Always interact with other members with kindness and respect. Joking around is fine, but be mindful of others' feelings. Inflammatory, prejudicial, or defaming comments will not be tolerated.

CRAFTING HOUR AT THE PARK 🎨🖌️ Ceramic Coasters

Hi all! Let’s meet up again for some arts and crafts in the park- this time to decorate ceramic coaster sets! For this meetup we will meet at Houghton Park in the Uptown neighborhood at the picnic tables! I’ll bring the coasters, acrylic paint markers, and a mod podge sealant to finish them off and make them water safe! If there is anything else that you’d like to add to your coasters feel free to bring it! I’ll bring us some sodas and snacks to share while we work- though you’re also welcome to visit nearby restaurants and food vendors on Atlantic Ave. I’m looking forward to being creative with you! *each participant will be able to complete and take home AT LEAST two ceramic coasters*

Walk to Frank Lloyd walk homes

We will meet in the parking lot or sidewalk next to parking lot at Barnsdall Park then go up the hill to see the Frank Lloyd Wright (Hollyhock house) homes. **It is a UNESCO world heritage site.** [https://www.barnsdall.org/](https://www.barnsdall.org/). After we return can get tickets and go inside. We will see great view of LA up there. Then we will walk go to see the house designed by his son, the Sowden house AKA as Jaws house. The Aviator was filmed there and many other movies. Can read the connection of the house to Black Dalia here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sowden_House](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sowden_House) Then we will up the hills--**some streets have NO sidewalks up there so we will have to walk on the street in the hills! Must be on lookout for cars! You are responsible for yourself!** We will see the Ennis House which was in Blade Runner and many other movies: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ennis_House](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ennis_House) Across the street from the Ennis house is Los Feliz murder house which was left vacant for decades. Link: [https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/los-feliz-murder-mansion](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/los-feliz-murder-mansion) Optional to see another Frank Lloyd Wright home--we aren't going since it is further out, but you can go on your own. Samuel Novarro House by Lloyd Wright. It is in Los Feliz too, but further west. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel-Novarro_House](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel-Novarro_House) Walk is approx 5 miles RT. No one in bad health since we are going up hills! Note: Date can change so check back. **Rain postpones.** Afterwards social Handel Ice Cream at 4531 Hollywood Blvd. [](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.101406%2C%20-118.29333) Barnsdall Art Park 4800 Hollywood Boulevard · Los Angeles, CA Meet either in parking lot or on sidewalk

Member Mixer & Potluck @ Hollywood Sculpture Garden w/ Arts Exhibition

The Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A SOCIAL THERE!!! It's located on private property and not normally open to the public. So it is indeed a special thing for us to go. (for free) Now . . . About this event: It is outdoors in a super-funky, pretty and cute location of The Hollywood Sculpture Garden. **This is intended as a "New To Meetup Mixer." Meaning if you are new to Meetup, or new to the group, been in the group for a while but not attended an event or even just new to the city, . . . then come.** A perfect way to meetup some quality people over some even better wine. **And very perfect if this is your first meetup ever!! Come join us.** If you are an existing member, . . . then you are equally welcome. After all . . who will be the welcome wagon for all the new people? Now . . . A little bit MORE about this event: Sunset is expected for 7:58 PM 6 PM Event STARTS 5 to 6 PM . . . General arrival window. 6 to 7:58 . . . General socializing & art appreciation over food and drinks. 7:58 PM . . . . Sunset (if all goes according to plan) 8:30 PM . . . . The light show begins 8:30 to 9:30 . . . More socializing and art. 9:30 onwards . . . the night is young. Head off to other cool places with new friends. Oh!!!!!! One other thing **It's Pot-luck/Drink-luck.** Your ticket for entry is a dish or a drink. Bring anything that is good to share for serve 10 people. Or a nice bottle of wine, or dozen beers (if cheap beer), 6 pack of craft beer. We will provide the tables, dishes, plastic-ware, cups, napkins, etc. **Frist:** RSVP **SECOND**: Be sure to Fill out the Attendees Form so have name on guest list [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9) **Third**: Pick up a dish or drink to bring to the event. **Fourth**: Show up (at the event) with your best self and be ready to be social and have fun. I know what you are thinking . . . * will this be fun? * is this a cool place? * will there be people as cool as me there? * or even . . . . I'm not cool & I am shy/introverted . . . * will I be able to fit in and enjoy too? ***And the answer is yes to all.*** **[WATCH THIS!!!](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) Here is a vid from an actual event we did there.** It was summer of 2021. Watch the whole thing and you will see the food/wine . . . the place, . . . where we hang out and how. As well as what it looks like at day and nite. AND . . . you get of feel of the people, place and vibe. (reg link to the vid) [https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) And to see pix from past visits. [https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA](https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA) ***The Plan:*** * ***Event Starts 6:00 PM*** * ***We socialize . . . Catch Sunset.*** * ***Then more socialize and the the lights will go on.*** ***Question:*** Tell me about this socialize thing? ***Answer:*** It's a Potluck. Bring a dish. OR bring Merlot. Then social happens from there. Question: ***The cost for all this?*** Answer: ***FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE. And bring a dish or drinks.*** PARKING: Parking is tight to non-existent the location. The Google Form will used to make sure you have ALL the best parking info. This event is cross posted to several meetup groups. So there will be plenty of folks. Some goals for this event . . . * To make new friends. * To make more friends. * To go to new places. * To be more social (in real life). There is ALSO a companion event of Daytime Coffee And Conversation in The Garden [https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311274042/](https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311274042/) If daytime is your jam . . . then that's the event for you!! For EITHER event . . . Be sure to Fill out the Attendees Form so have name on guest list [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Race, Color, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin, Political Affiliation, Relationship Status, Gender, Gender Preference, or even Belly Button Lint. We welcome all, . . . and that includes you.

🔥Indoor Rock Climbing At The Post, Pasadena🔥

**Hey climbing enthusiasts!** Looking for a fun and adventurous way to spend your Friday night? Join us for an exhilarating indoor rock climbing meetup! Jaden and Marvin will wait near the front desk for attendees to arrive. Please message us if you're going to be late. **What’s Happening:** * A welcoming and inclusive environment for climbers of all skill levels. * Bouldering: Show off those climbing skills or just flail around on the wall – both are equally entertaining. * Top Roping: Heights? Pffft. We laugh in the face of heights! We should have a couple of people certified on Belay including myself. * Wisdom from Wannabe Pros: Get tips from climbers who might know what they're talking about. No guarantees, though. * Social: an opportunity to make new friends who share a passion for climbing. * Dinner afterward is optional for those seeking extra social time. **Day pass is $30 if you're not a member —** but you *might* be able to get $10 off if you say you're climbing with Marvin. **Just give us a heads-up beforehand so one of us can be at the front desk when you arrive. Gotta work the system properly 😎.** **👟 Pack List (or don’t, I’m not the boss of you):** * Comfortable athletic clothing. * Climbing shoes and Harness (or you can rent them at the gym). * Water bottle to stay hydrated. * Your adventurous self (non-negotiable) * Positive vibes and a sense of adventure! **Parking on the lot or streets.** **First Timers: The gym requires your signed waiver.** **[https://touchstoneclimbing.com/waiver/](https://touchstoneclimbing.com/waiver/)** **Here are two tutorial videos:** **[https://youtu.be/Gsbu5ENrCq8?si=kUf8y2ulEN9V18L6](https://youtu.be/Gsbu5ENrCq8?si=kUf8y2ulEN9V18L6)** **[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2v4brHpdxY&ab_channel=BoulderingBobat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2v4brHpdxY&ab_channel=BoulderingBobat)** **Release of Liability:** The organizer (me) of this event is a volunteer and is not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for this event is 100% responsible for his or her safety and the safety of his or her guests. **Quick Note:** If you’re planning to use Marvin for the day pass discount, just make sure to message Marvin ahead of time — He needs to be at the front desk for it to work!