Architecture Groups Los Angeles

Bringing Chaos to your Visualizations (in Los Angeles)

Chaos\, the leader in visualization technology used across architecture\, construction\, and media & entertainment\, presents an interactive session with Phil Read of Read \| Thomas on integrating AI into visualization without losing design intent\. Topics include predictable iteration and editing\, moving from analog sketches and 2D references into rendered visuals\, un\-rendering for as\-built conditions\, intentionally "imperfect" conceptual renderings\, optimized iteration across lighting\, materials\, and assets\, and using AI for ideation versus final presentation\.

Oscar Wilde: Gowns in Miniature

Come join me at the Clark Library (one of my happy places, LOL) for an exhibition of mini gowns created by UCLA MFA costume design students! It's an excellent opportunity to visit the Clark, which usually requires an appointment.The registration link is below. It's free of charge but requires advance registration. The Clark has one of the most comprehensive collections on Oscar Wilde in the world. From the Clark Library's announcement website: "Join us to celebrate Oscar Wilde, the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, and the David C. Copley Center for Costume Design at an event featuring eight exquisite half-scale gowns created by UCLA MFA costume designers. Mentored by costume designer, historian, and Distinguished Professor Deborah Nadoolman Landis, PhD (Director, David C. Copley Center for Costume Design), MFA costume designers conducted research in the Oscar Wilde collection at the Clark Library and designed costumes for *The Importance of Being Earnest*, *A Woman of No Importance*, *An Ideal Husband*, and *Lady Windermere’s Fan*. Design sketches and briefs, costume history, and mood boards will be presented alongside the gowns at this gathering commemorating our collaboration." [Please register at the Clark Library website](https://www.1718.ucla.edu/events/gowns-mini/). Space is limited and I can't guarantee walk in registration will be available. Hope to see you there!

Shabutsu: Tracing Forms of the Buddha

Please RSVP at the [Japan Foundation website.](https://www.jflalc.org/event-details.php/354/shabutsu-tracing-forms-of-the-buddha) Full disclosure: I am not Buddhist, but this workshop sounds like a very interesting way to explore meditation practice. "Shabutsu is the practice of tracing the image of the Buddha by hand, sharing the same spirit as carving Buddhist statues. Buddhist images are not created as expressions of personal creativity, but as objects of devotion, following traditional guidelines. In Shabutsu, a sheet of paper is placed over a model image, and the lines are carefully traced one by one. At the end, a personal prayer or wish is quietly written. In this workshop co-presented with Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of Los Angeles, we invite you to experience the spirit and practice of Shabutsu together." I plan to arrive early to take a look at the gallery and the related exhibit ("Manifesting Icons") before the class. It closes at 6pm. Hope to see you there!

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 And to see pix from past visits: 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.

LA Social & Tech Meetup | ~ Santa Monica ~

Let’s stop using our laptops and start socializing before we turn into robots 🤖 . Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just curious about the space, this is your chance to step out, meet great people, and be part of something real. We host meetups to share stories, learn from each other, exchange experiences, and build genuine connections. ***We also keep the group size intentionally small, so conversations stay meaningful and go beyond just “what do you do.”*** If you’ve been thinking about meeting new people, growing your network, or just having better conversations, this is your sign. Come as you are, no pressure, just real talk, good energy, and people who actually want to connect. > ***Seats are limited, so make sure you’re subscribed to our calendar to grab a spot and stay in the loop. Don’t worry, we won’t spam you. We barely spam our own friends* 😂** Let’s stop coding alone and start building each other up!! 🥳 **NOTE: We are currently trying out different venues to find one that works well for our group. Please message us on WhatsApp (see below) if you are having trouble finding the venue.** **\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>\>** 🎟️ **Find our exclusive events on Luma:** [https://luma.com/latechies](https://luma.com/latechies) Join our ***WhatsApp***: [https://linktr.ee/LATechies](https://linktr.ee/LATechies) **To follow all the updates, discuss topics, and keep in touch with everyone** **<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<** We're meeting at **Santa Monica Brew Works** [https://goo.gl/maps/g4EJXsXBemtqJv5a8](https://goo.gl/maps/g4EJXsXBemtqJv5a8)

From Months to Days: How AI Is Rewriting Commercial Production

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is transforming commercial production—and what it takes to build creative systems that actually perform. Jethro Rothe-Kushel is the Founder & CEO of Ritual Ads, a studio using AI to take brands from concept to finished commercial in days—not months—while improving performance through rapid iteration and real-time analytics. After more than 20 years producing major campaigns for brands like Google, Apple, and Amazon, Jethro saw firsthand how slow, expensive, and inefficient traditional production could be. Instead of accepting that model, he built something different. At Ritual Ads, the commercial production process is reimagined end-to-end—using AI to move from storyboard to finished spot in days, not months, while enabling faster iteration, real-time testing, and stronger performance. In this session, Jethro will break down how this approach works in practice, including: * How AI is compressing the timeline of commercial production * Why more iteration leads to better creative outcomes * What a modern “creative + performance” stack actually looks like * Lessons learned building and scaling a system designed for speed, consistency, and results This is a practical, real-world look at how advertising is evolving—and what builders, marketers, creatives, operators, and investors need to understand to stay ahead. *** ### **About the Speaker** Jethro Rothe-Kushel is the Founder & CEO of Ritual Ads, a studio using AI to take brands from concept to finished commercial with speed, precision, and measurable performance. He brings over 20 years of experience across film, television, and advertising, having produced major campaigns for leading brands including Apple, Netflix, American Express, Google, and Amazon. He is a former VP of the Producers Guild of America, representing thousands of top producers nationwide. Earlier in his career, Jethro documented the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles—work that contributed to major public funding efforts and long-term housing initiatives. That experience continues to inform his belief in storytelling as a force for real-world change. Today, he leads Ritual Ads at the intersection of AI and storytelling, helping brands move faster while staying authentic and effective. *** **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.

Escape by DIAVOLO

Circuits Social

Get together to talk and learn about electronic components and circuits. Bring your questions, bring your projects, we’re here to help and learn. \-\-\-\-\-\- 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/)

Rust LA: Rust in Embedded & Autonomous Systems at Parallel Systems in DTLA

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.

Walk to Frank Lloyd Wright 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 and stairs!! Note: Date can change so check back. **Rain postpones.** Afterwards social Handel Ice Cream at 4531 Hollywood Blvd.

OpenClaw LA #6

​The LA community for OpenClaw builders. We get together regularly to demo, learn, and connect with people actually using AI agents in their work. ​**Wednesday, May 27th at 7 PM** Groundfloor — 160 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 RSVP at [openclawla.com](https://openclawla.com/) to attend and/or present!