Canasta Los Angeles

Boba & Hong Kong Mahjong Social

ACTS Toastmasters Club 416

**Build confidence and become a more effective communicator!** Join us for a Toastmasters meeting and discover a supportive environment where you can develop your public speaking and leadership skills, strengthen your self-confidence, and grow both personally and professionally. Whether you're looking to improve presentations, speak more comfortably in groups, or enhance your leadership abilities, you'll find encouragement, practical experience, and constructive feedback every step of the way. Connect with a welcoming community, learn from fellow members, and enjoy valuable networking opportunities while having fun. Guests are always welcome, come see what Toastmasters can do for you! We meet every third Tuesday at 7:00 PM Pacific Time at [320 N. Halstead St., Pasadena, CA](https://www.google.com/maps/search/320+N.+Halstead+St.,+Pasadena,+CA?entry=gmail&source=g). This is a hybrid meeting, so you can join us in person or online. Email [mbendertm1@gmail.com](mailto:mbendertm1@gmail.com) for the virtual meeting link. **Visit our website anytime for more information -** [ACTS Club 416](https://acts.toastmastersclubs.org/).

{NoHo} Live Band Square Dance

Let's go square dancing in North Hollywood! ($20-25) \- Live Band: Sausage Grinder \- Special Guest Caller: Jeremy Korr \(don't miss this one\!\) Never square danced? Don't worry... all dances are taught. Fun guaranteed! No partner necessary, this is social dancing :) Everyone willing to participate is welcome! Bring your friends -- the more the square-ier! Straight and LGBTQIA+ friendly. We'll meet up inside by the "The Mayflower Club" wall mural (see photos below) at 7pm. SCHEDULE: 7:00pm - doors + band + socializing 7:15ish - beginner lesson + socializing 7:30ish - dancing DIRECTIONS: Punch "Mayflower Club" into maps and it should get there easy. 11110 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91606 PARKING: There is free parking behind the club. Street parking on Victory Blvd should also be free after 7pm, but double-check posted signs. MEETING UP: We'll meet up by the wall mural of the Mayflower. We will meet there as a group from 7:00-7:10pm. If you're late and miss the group meet, ask the people at the check-in table to point you to Taylor or Lindsey, and we'll introduce you to the rest of the group. DRINKS/FOOD INFO: You may bring your own food and refillable water bottle. No outside alcohol or other bottled drinks allowed. Bar onsite. COST: $20 advance discount (until Nov 13th) via Venmo to @LASquares $25 on Nov 14th or at the door WHAT TO BRING: • Comfortable shoes • Water bottle • Venmo receipt on your phone for the dance Tips for the LADIES: * Dresses are fun for twirling, but pants are cool too :) * It's best to wear shoes that are comfortable, not too grippy and won't easily slip off (I usually wear my converse or flats w/ a strap) * Dress in layers, you will get warm * It's ok (even encouraged) to ask guys to dance :) * Ladies are always right, so ladies are always on the right when dancing (though you are no way limited to dancing the "lady" role--anyone can dance any role) Hope you'll join us!

Next Century Toastmasters Meetup

Want to develop your speaking skills? Join our one and a quarter hour meeting. We start with prepared speeches. Each speaker will then receive a 2-3 minute oral evaluation to help him or her understand what was done well in the speech and what areas offer opportunities for growth. The table topics section provides the opportunity to practice thinking on your feet and impromptu speaking for 1-2 minutes. Our meetings are always fun and guests are always welcome. You may bring lunch (take out is available on the "A" level from Trimana). Parking will not be validated (rates as of 09/27/16, $4.25 for each 12 minutes, maximum $34).

Strum Along Glendale!

Hello players! Come on by and join us making fun music together! Bring your ukulele, guitar, bass, other acoustic instrument, or just sing if you'd like! If you have a song that you'd like to perform, let us know at the start, and we'll set you up to play during the intermission. We provide music copies and snacks. If you want, bring additional snacks to share (thank you!). If it's your first time to the group, it's free. After that, we ask for a $5 donation.

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.

Catan (All Levels) @ North Hollywood

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)

Chess and Oware Club at Beverly Hills Le Pain Quotidien

Welcome! All levels of chess players can join whether you're a beginner or a grand master. We'll be at the big table in the middle of the restaurant. Some chess sets will be provided but feel free to bring your own equipment. Please RSVP with number of guests if you plan to attend. We play chess between 1:30 - 6:00PM. Parking is FREE on Sunday in the parking structures between Santa Monica Blvd and South Santa Monica Blvd. I look forward to seeing you all at Le Pain! Since early 2026 We've also been playing **Oware** as well and now I'm making it an official part of the club. We play the international tournament version with Abapa rules. It's very easy to learn and a lot of fun to play. So, if there are any Oware players out there, you are most welcome to attend. Feel free to bring your Oware sets if you have them. Here's some info about Oware from Google: Oware is estimated to be roughly **7,000 years old**, making it widely regarded as one of the oldest continuously played board games in human history. Oware is a famous two-player abstract strategy board game in the mancala family, originating from West Africa and widely considered the national game of Ghana. The board has 12 small pits (houses) with four seeds or beans in each, and the goal is to capture 25 or more seeds to win. **A special note to new members and first time attendees:** There are may times where it looks like the only person attending the meetup is the organizer. Don't let that throw you. We have a core group of regulars who show up every week but are allergic to RSVP-ing. Getting them to RSVP is like trying to declaw a feral cat! We also have members who are not part of meetup so they can't RSVP in the first place. When we *do* get RSVPs, you can pretty much double; sometimes even triple that number to estimate attendance. So, come check us out even when it looks like there's no one attending. Hope to see you there!

Beer Night in Arts District

Thick as Thieves - Salastina Chamber Music

**Impressionistic classical chamber music!** **Sunday, November 12, 11:00am** (*note the morning time*) **Barrett Auditorium, Pasadena Conservatory of Music** **Meetup:** At the post-concert reception **Salastina** is a local group of amazing musicians who perform in the LA area in small venues. Unlike many professionals, these musicians love to have fun and enjoy mingling with audience members after the show. If you like your classical music up close and personal, the Salastina series is for you! The season has just stated. They host concerts in Pasadena, UCLA, Santa Monica, Westwood, and more. Flutist Ben Smolen, violist Meredith Crawford and harpist Cristina Montes Mateo have shared so many stages, rehearsals and road trips that the concert title practically wrote itself: "Thick as Thieves". The program will feature (mostly) French music from the early 20th century, a time of lush and romantic impressionism in music, and perfect for transporting you to a dreamy landscape. Debussy's famous "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" certainly will! Program details and ticket info here: [Salastina on Sunday Nov 15](https://www.salastina.org/concerts/2026/11/15/main-series-2-thick-as-thieves) Please note that this event is not free, but Salastina is offering 20% off tickets with this discount code: **WelcometoSalastina26/27**. Buy your ticket on their site. **Meetup:** Best to buy your ticket in advance. The concert starts promptly at 11:00am. Be there early to secure a good set. There will be a post-concert reception where you can chat with the musicians.

Blood on the Clocktower Night

A recommended (but optional) $5 donation will be requested from now on to help me cover the cost of the room rentals. and meetup fees. Either through cash or:
Venmo: @BrandonF51
Zelle: 7325973400 Location: Odyssey Games Pasadena Please only sign up if you are guaranteed to make it and can be there by 5:45 as we need an accurate head count for this game, thanks so much! Join the Los Angeles Ultimate Werewolf Game Meetup Group for a fun-filled evening of social deduction games! And now introducing thanks to our Blood Moderator Trevor: # 🩸 Blood on the Clocktower 🩸 **Blood on the Clocktower** is a social deduction board game where players take on secret roles in a haunted village. Most players are **good**, trying to identify and execute the hidden **Demon**, while a small **evil team** works together to deceive the town and eliminate players each night. Unlike games like *Werewolf* or *Mafia*, eliminated players **stay in the game**—they can continue discussing, voting, and influencing the outcome until the very end. Every player also has a unique character with a special ability, creating endless strategy, bluffing, and unforgettable moments. Whether you're a veteran or you've never played before, you're welcome! New players are encouraged to arrive a little early for a rules explanation before the first game begins. If you enjoy strategy games, deception, psychology, or trying to read people, you'll love Blood on the Clocktower. Come ready to lie, investigate, persuade... and maybe save the town.