Barbecues Los Angeles

🎃 Darren’s Beach Bonfire 🔥 | Beach Walk, Games, BBQ, Drinks & More 🌊

Join me for a **relaxing and fun-filled day at Dockweiler State Beach** on **Saturday, October 17th**, as we celebrate an early Halloween with a fun **beach get-together and bonfire! 🎃🔥🌊** We’ll **meet at 11 AM** to hang out, settle in, and enjoy the ocean. Look for our canopies to find our spot, set up your chairs, and get comfortable as we kick off the day with good vibes, great company, and beautiful beach views. Come ready to relax, socialize, enjoy the sunshine, and make some new friends! More details about the bonfire, food, and activities will be posted as we get closer to the event. **This is an all-day celebration!** Spend the day relaxing, enjoying good food and drinks, and participating in beach activities like walks, games, and BBQ (meats and seafood included). As the evening sets in, we’ll keep the fun going with a bonfire, music, and dancing. Past beach bonfire events have gone strong past 11 PM—so get ready to party from day into night! Spots are limited, and the event may close once full, so please RSVP and make a payment ASAP to confirm your spot. To contribute $25 per person, please use one of the payment methods below. Your contribution helps cover food, drinks, games, firewood, and other essentials. **Payment options:** **Zelle:** 626-986-8593 **Venmo:** @Darren-Van-1 **CashApp:** $Darren515 **Paypal:** darrenvan515@gmail.com **WHAT TO BRING:** * **Essentials:** Beach chair or blanket (chairs are highly recommended), sunscreen, beach towel, hat, sunglasses, and a portable phone charger. * **Clothing:** Comfortable footwear (barefoot, sandals, sneakers, or hiking boots), extra clothes, a sweater or jacket for the evening, and a backpack or bag for your belongings. * **Extras:** Flashlight, beach games, a book, beach umbrella or canopy (if you have one), a portable table, etc. * **Firewood:** Extra firewood is appreciated to keep the bonfire going. The exact location will be announced closer to the event date and shared again on the day of. Stay tuned for updates! **Parking at the beach is $9.** This is a private gathering, so **no uninvited guests or party crashers**—we’ll be keeping track of official RSVPs. Please RSVP only if you’re 100% certain you’ll attend on Saturday, May 9th. Each person may bring up to two additional guests. Please note that a $25 contribution is requested per person. Thank you for understanding and helping me plan a smooth, enjoyable event!

Bake Stuff with Lindsay - Live Baking/Comedy Show + Dessert

live baking + audience chaos + special guests + questionable decisions ### **Bake Stuff with Lindsay** The most unhinged baking show you’ve never seen. Bake Stuff with Lindsay is a live, audience-immersive baking experience where chaos is encouraged and we actually eat the results. It’s a fever dream for anyone who’s ever wished TV bakers would loosen up, get messier, and curse a little (a lot) more. Along the way, we attempt to answer important questions like: Do feelings matter more than the recipe? and Does the 5 second rule count with liquids too? **What to expect:** *• Live baking (in real time, with real stakes)* *• Audience involvement throughout the show (games, prizes, FUN)* *• \*SPECIAL GUESTS\*, commentary, and mild spiraling* *• Questionable decisions, emotional detours, and laughter* *• Dessert served (assuming nothing is completely destroyed)* **Theme: F\*cking Apples (All Apple Everything!)** Featuring: Kyle Ayers (Sous Chef) and a panel of special guests! * **\*\*You must buy your ticket through the Eventbrite page [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bake-stuff-with-lindsay-live-bakingcomedy-show-dessert-tickets-1999178742435) \*\***

AI, Art & Vibecoding - StrangeNew.World @ 310 Coffee

We frame ourselves as **"a support group for the technological singularity"** and we are an eclectic mix of open-minded thinkers, artists, and tinkerers who believe in embracing the emerging technologies and capabilities in the most humanitarian way possible. Our meetings have a super casual and open atmosphere where all are welcome to contribute. Feel free to come late or leave early. So whether you're an AI enthusiast or skeptic, a creative professional already using AI on the daily, or someone just starting their first vibe coding project, this group may be for you! **NOW NEW & IMPROVED** We are doing "Hack-a-salons" after every meeting (starting at 5pm) now that 310 Coffee is staying open later. So please bring your laptops or art projects, or works in progress that you have questions on or want to present to the group. No podiums... only passion projects, good people and great vibes! ☺️ **What to Expect** Interesting conversations, relevant content, and educational resources. We are a diverse community of people who want to help each other and the world around us. We meet in person once a week at **310 Coffee in Culver City from 3-5pm**, we share our work and interesting news in our Whatsapp group, put on remote Learning Labs, go to events together, and encourage our members (who have the availability) to participate in a learning collective where we can volunteer to give each other one-on-one crash courses in various artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial disciplines. Here is a list of what we can teach: [https://strangenew.world/labs/what-we-know](https://strangenew.world/labs/what-we-know) We also encourage each of our members to take on a Passion Project, which could be as simple as getting up and running with a new artistic medium or project, or as complex as laying the groundwork for your dream business or career. We believe there has never been a better time (at least in OUR lifetimes) to set your sights on what your ideal life would be two years from now and then just start moving toward it. And maybe we can help you do that by giving you the hand-holding you need to get over that first hump, which can sometimes be the most difficult part. **How to Give Back** If you are a member looking to give back, or if you like what our organization is doing, then please follow, subscribe, rate us, and smash that like! 🤣 I know it seems silly to many of you, but in the attention economy, just the act of following us, liking our posts, and reviewing our events can make a huge difference in how the algorithm shines upon us. Also, if you would like to support us in a more direct way, please consider giving us a one-time donation, subscribing to one of our tiers, or sponsoring us. We pay for a lot of stuff out of pocket, so please consider becoming a patron to support the overall longevity of our group and vision. [https://strangenew.world/support-us](https://strangenew.world/support-us) **More Information** What we explore during our meetings really depends on who shows up and what they want to discuss: * The changing job market. What skills will matter in 10 years * The future of business and the creative industries * Chatbots, LLMs, and Agentic Workflows * Using AI for scientific or artistic exploration * Will generative art destroy Hollywood or save it? * What is consciousness? What constitutes intelligence? * The various types/platforms of vibecoding and which is best for your project * The end of capitalism as we know it * Are we entering the 2nd Cognitive Revolution? **Learn more at: [https://strangenew.world](https://strangenew.world)**

🌕 Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Dinner @ Newport Seafood — San Gabriel

Join me for a special **Mid-Autumn Festival Food Celebration** **Dinner** at **Newport Seafood Restaurant in San Gabriel!** 🥮🌕🍽️ Let's celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with great food, good conversation, and a fun evening with a small group of fellow Meetup members. 📍 Newport Seafood Restaurant 518 W Las Tunas Dr San Gabriel, CA 91776 💰 Cost: $60 per person 👥 Limited to 12 people total 🦞 What's for Dinner? We'll be ordering a variety of popular Chinese seafood and dinner dishes to share, including: 🦞 Lobster 🐟 Live steamed fish 🍤 Walnut shrimp 🥩 Filet mignon cubes 🥢 And more! We'll plan and budget the food order so that there is approximately $60 worth of food per person, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy a variety of dishes family-style. 🍽️ Family-Style Dinner This will be a shared family-style meal, so we'll order multiple dishes for the table rather than having individual entrees. The goal is to have a great variety of food for everyone to sample and enjoy. Because we're limiting the group to 12 people, please RSVP only if you are committed to attending. This will allow us to plan the food order and make sure we have enough for everyone. 🌕 Why Mid-Autumn Festival? The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most important traditional celebrations in Chinese culture. It is traditionally a time for family, friends, reunion, gratitude, and enjoying good food together under the full moon. What better way to celebrate than gathering around a table and sharing a delicious Chinese feast? 🥮🌕🥢 Come hungry, bring your appetite, and let's enjoy a festive evening together! 🎟️ 12 spots only — $60 per person Please RSVP only if you are able to attend. Payment Options: Zelle: 626-986-8593 Venmo: @Darren-Van-1 CashApp: $Darren515 PayPal: darrenvan515@gmail.com

OR Bar Presents Club Trivia

OR Bar presents Club Trivia. Hosted by Brian Knoebel and Trivia123. Every Monday night from 8pm-10pm. Virtual bingo, all you need is your phone. 3 games every night with 4 categories per game. Amazing Prizes from Circus of Books! **Drink specials all night!** 8228 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood CA 90046

LAST time to dine at Joss Cuisine!

Sad to hear that Joss cuisine is closing...we are going back to one of my (and many members) favorite Chinese restaurant for the last time!! Joss Cuisine draws on the traditional Chinese recipes, many with herbal elixir ingredients valued for hundreds of years, and present them to the smart sensible diners of today. Owner plans to retire so let's gather together at this wonderful venue this month, during Mid Autumn Moon Festival! Special menu only, since Joss does not keep produce supplies anymore.

👆👌The Gumbo Brothers 🤩🤩

**MR. WANDERLUST 📍1254 S Figueroa St, Level 8, DTLA** **Every Friday and Saturday at 1030-11pm till 1am** **@thegumbobrothers** **Step into a world that feels like a hidden chapter from a globetrotter’s diary… ✨** **Mr. Wanderlust isn’t just a venue, it’s an experience, a sophisticated piano bar and jazz lounge wrapped in storytelling, where every corner feels curated from a life lived across continents. From vintage books and collected artifacts to globally inspired cocktails crafted by master mixologist Melina Meza, the entire space breathes elegance, mystery, and late night allure. Think intimate rooms, warm lighting, live music, and that “you accidentally found something special” kind of vibe.** **Now layer that with The Gumbo Brothers ft. Apollo Jai 🎶🎶** **A high-energy live hip hop fusion that pulls from New Orleans jazz roots, 70s funk, 90s hip hop, neo soul, and smooth R&B. These guys don’t just perform, they move a room. Live instruments, rhythm, personality, and over 20 years of experience bringing crowds to life across LA. It’s the kind of show where you come for a drink and end up staying way longer than planned.**

Food Trucks at Marina “Mother’s” Beach 🐾🏝🌯

Leashed dogs are welcome! It’s no secret that Los Angeles food trucks are the hottest wheels in town. At any given time throughout the city, social media followers and devoted foodies are flocking to parking lots and street fairs for a sampling of their favorite grub. Marina del Rey is no exception. Beach Eats is a weekly food truck event at Marina “Mother’s” Beach on summer Thursdays, 5–9 p.m. through September 24, 2026. Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy a picnic dinner at Mother's Beach! * **ORDERS:** Food orders can be made [online](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.bestfoodtrucks.com%2Flots%2Fbeacheatstogo%2Fschedule%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/1/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/C3AJCnvzpCOmNnQzngLYYeWEZjg1AmUHkgMvib6ugig=403) up to five days before each Thursday event, or directly at the food trucks on-site. * **PARKING:** Available in [Lot #11](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmdvb2dsZS5jb20vbWFwcy9wbGFjZS8xNDEwMStQYW5heStXYXksK01hcmluYStEZWwrUmV5LCtDQSs5MDI5Mi9AMzMuOTc4OTkwMiwtMTE4LjQ2MDE5MDIsMTZ6L2RhdGE9ITRtNiEzbTUhMXMweDgwYzJiYTljODc0ODMzOWI6MHgzNDVhNGVmYTdkYjlkNmNlIThtMiEzZDMzLjk3OTExMjUhNGQtMTE4LjQ1NjY0NzchMTZzJTJGZyUyRjExZjc3a3MxcXk_ZW50cnk9dHR1JnV0bV9jb250ZW50PSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9uYW1lPSZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5JnV0bV90ZXJtPSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyNDA1MDEuOTQxODI5NjEifQ.PX3u0f2TNBEr1lkBikkJmL60zXqngC4lBKwxZyFXSh4%2Fs%2F1121664517%2Fbr%2F241734067788-l%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/1/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/vU3ATgzlh5B05zI6DKhBZYK3HaHDX0AXEmsZhwPqgIk=403) at a rate of $0.50 for each 15 minutes. There is a $2 minimum for credit card payments. * **MORE INFO:** Visit the [Best Food Trucks website](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.bestfoodtrucks.com%2Flots%2Fbeacheatstogo%2Fschedule%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/2/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/DxXBI2oG6NV__9FEi2Qrhus-zozo79O_W0CWMcHuti8=403) to check out the upcoming food truck schedule, order online, or try the [Best Food Trucks app](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJlc3Rmb29kdHJ1Y2tzLmNvbS8_dXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9JnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX25hbWU9JnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9Z292ZGVsaXZlcnkmdXRtX3Rlcm09IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDI0MDUwMS45NDE4Mjk2MSJ9.w3C3sPqGFcu4f698Swh_RfsjMHIcGI-B9L9XFEo77h4%2Fs%2F1121664517%2Fbr%2F241734067788-l%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/1/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/O0w71KvJw5pFQZEEUDrp5-IsmopnujLfNeYfo9XV_YY=403) ([Apple ](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fbest-food-trucks%2Fid1513823045%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/1/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/UOyVK7JgbdwHdCq58IwX-7BZZMKPSN8oe7WAg_af91s=403)or [Android](https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fhl=en%26id=com.bftcustomers%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=/1/010001968d3be969-c70e0d7a-c1f6-4703-9b91-a004fab43440-000000/0EV2AniyPavkhNPPjQVXuDUOeeBAbwNWdnFdBOGgljE=403)). \*This event is open to all, no hosts from WDWD will be there. Feel free to post your message down below to meet with other members and doggies. Have fun!

Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration @ Huntington Library (San Marino)

Join me for a beautiful evening at **The Huntington's spectacular Chinese Garden (Liu Fang Yuan)** as we celebrate the **Mid-Autumn Moon Festival**, one of the most important traditional festivals in Chinese culture! 🌕🏮 We'll **meet at 6 PM** before heading into the special evening celebration at 6:30 PM. 🌕 What is the Mid-Autumn Festival? The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest. The festival has a long history dating back more than 2,000 years and is centered around themes of family reunion, togetherness, gratitude, and wishing for happiness and prosperity. One of the most beloved traditions is sharing mooncakes, a round pastry symbolizing completeness and family unity. Families traditionally gather together, admire the full moon, enjoy food and tea, and spend time with loved ones. 🏮 What makes this event special? The Huntington transforms its stunning Chinese Garden into a magical nighttime setting for the celebration. We'll have the opportunity to stroll through the moonlit garden, enjoy the beautiful scenery and atmosphere, and experience the Mid-Autumn Festival in a unique cultural setting. The combination of Chinese architecture, ponds, gardens, lanterns, the evening moon, and the festival atmosphere makes this a particularly beautiful experience—and a great opportunity for photos! 📸🌕 This should be a fun and relaxed evening whether you're familiar with Chinese culture or experiencing the Moon Festival for the first time. 🎟️ Tickets **Everyone is responsible for purchasing their own ticket.** Tickets are expected to be released by The Huntington in early September and may be limited, so please keep an eye on the official event page. Once tickets become available, we'll update the Meetup event with the ticket information. Please do not wait until the last minute if you want to attend. 📍 **Meeting Location** The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108 We'll meet at 6 PM and enter together for the 6:30 PM event. Come join me for a unique cultural experience, beautiful gardens, moonlight, lanterns, and a little taste of one of the most celebrated traditions of East Asia! 🌕🏮🥮 Hope to see you there!

🇧🇦 A–Z Dining Adventure: B is for Bosnia!

Westlake: Family Style Dinner at Gra "Pizzeria"

Please Note: read the directions carefully below BEFORE you RSVP "Yes" for this event. 1) This is a family style dining event. Meaning we will order as a group and divide the bill evenly between the group, excluding beverages. 2) You cannot have any dietary restrictions for this event. 3) Menu and pricing: [08-01-26.pdf](https://xn--gr-nia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/08-01-26.pdf) 4) The estimated cost per person for this event is about $40 per person. Please bring that amount in CA$H. 5) There is a $25 deposit required to RSVP Yes for this event. The deposit is non-refundable within 72 hours of the start of the event. The $25 will be deducted from your portion of the bill at the end of our dinner. You can send me the $25 deposit via Zelle, PayPal or Venmo. My email address is: rjhemedes@gmail.com or you can use my phone: 714-658-4099. My account is under Robert Hemedes Those of you that know me, already know that my favorite style of pizza is Neopolitan. Gra is known for Neopolitan style pizzas, but with sourdough crust. I have had sourdough crust before, but they tend to be rare. So come join me in the Westlake neighborhood of LA to try out Gra's pizzas for an early dinner.

09/20/26 Full Moon Fire Event. Please get tix in the link below.

September 20th, 6pm-8pm. Full Moon "Release and Let Go" Fire Ritual/ Meditation. Limited spaces. Let go of that which does not serve you. Clear your subconscious. Make room for new growth and new goals. [https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/full-moon-letting-go-ritual-september-20th-los-angeles-september-1071404](https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/full-moon-letting-go-ritual-september-20th-los-angeles-september-1071404)