Meet new People in LA this weekend at these Events [12.19-12.21]
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Holidays Around the World Concert
12.19 | 7 PM | Lincoln Heights
Benny Boy Brewing hosts a free holiday concert with L.A.-based, Paris-born singer and accordionist Jessica Fichot, whose performance blends festive music from cultures around the world alongside her original multilingual songs. Guests can enjoy the music while sipping beer or cider from the brewery and grabbing bites from Tirzah’s Mexi-Terranean. The casual brewery setting makes it especially solo-friendly, since you can easily grab a drink, settle in for the show, and strike up conversations with fellow music lovers between songs.
A Live Hallmark Christmas Movie
12.19 | 7:30 PM | Westlake
Moon Goon brings a fully interactive Hallmark-style Christmas movie to life onstage, complete with live comedy, over-the-top romance, and playful 4D effects that invite the audience into the chaos. The LA-based comedy collective transforms familiar holiday tropes into something wildly funny, letting guests fall in love, kiss under the mistletoe, and laugh at the absurdity together. The interactive format makes it especially solo-friendly, since audience participation and shared reactions quickly turn strangers into co-conspirators in the fun.
It’s a Morning Show…at Night
12.19 | 10 PM | Hollywood
The Morning Show at Night brings the chaos of a daytime talk show to the stage, featuring sketches, character bits, improvised interviews, and surprise guests played by some of LA’s sharpest comedians. Hosted by Rebis and Kellie Lee, the show riffs on breaking news, celebrity interviews, and classic morning show segments with a late-night twist. The fast-paced format and shared laughs make it especially solo-friendly, since the room warms up quickly and it is easy to settle in and enjoy the ride without knowing anyone beforehand.
Country Night Christmas Party
12.19 | 10:30 PM | Venice
LA County Night returns with its third annual Country Night Christmas, bringing together holiday chaos, YEEDM beats, and a festive country-meets-club atmosphere. Expect Santa sightings, milk and cookies, and high-energy DJ sets that blend classic country with modern dance sounds from the North Carolina crew making waves nationwide. The crowd comes ready to dance and lean into the silliness, which makes it an easy event to attend solo since the music, costumes, and shared holiday energy instantly break the ice.
Urban Death Xmas Maze + Show
All Weekend Long | North Hollywood
Urban Death XMAS marks 20 years of Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group with a haunted holiday maze and immersive performance that dives into dark, surreal winter folklore. Guests move through two twisted mazes surrounding a live theater show filled with grotesque vignettes, physical performance, and macabre holiday imagery. Designed for thrill-seekers 18 and over, the experience is intense, theatrical, and unforgettable. It is surprisingly solo-friendly since everyone enters together, shares the adrenaline, and bonds instantly over the shock, awe, and collective “what did we just witness” feeling afterward.
Pilates on the Promenade
12.20 | 10 AM | Santa Monica
This holiday pop-up blends movement, wellness, and conscious shopping with a free mat Pilates class led by Jackie Hinton of Good Body Pilates, followed by a curated market of more than 40 local designers and sustainable brands. After flowing through mindful movement and grabbing a Blume superfood giveaway, guests can browse gifts and connect with the community at an easy, relaxed pace. The open-air setup makes it especially solo-friendly, since you can join the class, wander the market, and naturally strike up conversations while shopping and stretching.
Live Music at a Coffee Shop
12.20 | 11 AM | Santa Monica
Dogtown Coffee hosts another cozy weekend of live music with Chloe Wiecz performing inside the café, pairing local artistry with great coffee and an easygoing neighborhood vibe. It is the kind of setting where you can grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the music without pressure, making it especially solo-friendly since people naturally linger, listen, and strike up conversations between songs.
Holiday Market Fundraiser
12.20 | 11 AM | Silver Lake
The Silver Lake Reading Club + Cafe Tropical hosts a cozy Holiday Market filled with local makers, a book truck featuring LA authors, tarot readings, vintage clothing, handmade ceramics, apothecary goods, treats, warm drinks, and a free gift-wrapping station. A portion of sales supports Feed the Streets LA, adding a feel-good layer to the shopping experience. The relaxed café setting makes it especially solo-friendly since browsing tables, chatting with vendors, and lingering over a warm drink naturally invite connection while you shop small and give back.
Pups, Pints, & Pics with Santa Paws
12.20 | 1 PM | Downtown LA
Native Son is hosting a festive pet-friendly hang with Santa, bringing together local pet vendors, adoptable puppies, and free photos in exchange for donations to a supply drive. Contributions support Pawsitive Beginnings LA and several new rescue litters in need of essentials like treats, leashes, bedding, and pee pads, with a bonus discounted first beer for donors. The casual, joyful setup makes it an easy event to attend solo, especially since dogs, photos, and shared goodwill naturally spark conversations with fellow animal lovers.
Design Your Own Tarot Cards
12.20 | 3 PM | Echo Park
This creative workshop invites artists and curious minds to explore the art of designing playing cards and tarot cards, diving into composition, layout, symbolism, and illustrative storytelling. Led by Luke Libero, the session blends digital and hands-on tools, offering guidance whether you work in Adobe Illustrator or prefer another medium. The focused, collaborative environment makes it especially solo-friendly, since everyone arrives with their own ideas and naturally connects through shared creative exploration and feedback.
Muy Thai + Self Defense Class
12.21 | 10 AM | Sylmar
Fit and Fearless launches its Women Empowerment Series with a free Muay Thai and self-defense class led by Coach Joy, focused on building strength, confidence, and real-world skills in a supportive setting. Open to women of all backgrounds and experience levels, the class emphasizes showing up as you are and moving with intention. The welcoming, group-based format makes it especially solo-friendly since everyone trains together and connection grows naturally through shared effort, with optional donations supporting FighterVigor’s community work.
Winter Florals Workshop
12.21 | 12 PM | Downtown LA
This cozy floral workshop invites guests to create a festive seasonal arrangement using fresh greenery and flowers, with guidance from a florist who shares simple tips and techniques along the way. The hands-on format makes it easy to relax, learn, and enjoy the process while crafting something beautiful to take home. It is especially solo-friendly since working side by side naturally sparks conversation, and everyone leaves with a one-of-a-kind arrangement and a little extra holiday cheer.
Los Angeles Record Fair
12.21 | 12 PM | Arts District
The Los Angeles Record Fair returns to Arts District Brewing for its final edition of the year, bringing together more than 25 record dealers for a day of buying, selling, and trading music you can actually hold. Expect vinyl, cassettes, CDs, merch, posters, artwork, and DJs spinning deep cuts straight from their collections, all alongside food and beer from the brewery. The open, browse-at-your-own-pace setup makes it especially solo-friendly, since flipping through crates and chatting with vendors and fellow music lovers naturally sparks conversation.
CAAM Scavenger Hunt December 2025
12.21 | 2 PM | Exposition Park
CAAM invites visitors to explore the museum through a guided scavenger hunt that uses a custom clue board to spark close looking, conversation, and unexpected connections across the galleries. Prompts are inspired by current exhibitions and timely themes, encouraging participants to move thoughtfully through the space. While prizes go to the first teams to complete a winning pattern, the format is still solo-friendly since individuals can join up with others on the spot and naturally connect while solving clues together.
Reflections and Intentions: New Years Workshop
12.21 | 3 PM | Downtown LA
This Winter Solstice and New Year reflection workshop offers a gentle space to pause, reset, and set intentions through an immersive sound meditation, guided journaling, and vision board creation. Hosted in a creative DTLA space, the experience includes all vision board supplies along with complimentary non-alcoholic canned cocktails and tea. The reflective, individual-focused flow makes it especially solo-friendly since everyone works inward at their own pace while sharing a calm, supportive atmosphere with others doing the same.
Sunset Club Meetup at the beach
12.21 | 3:15 PM | Venice Beach
The Sunset Club hosts a winter solstice gathering centered on simply sitting together on the beach and watching the sun go down. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket, dress in warm layers, and settle in to enjoy the moment at a relaxed pace. The quiet, shared experience makes it especially solo-friendly, since there is no agenda beyond being present, and connection happens naturally through the calm of watching the sunset side by side.
Twin Flames Winter Solstice Party
12.21 | 6:30 PM | Silver Lake
The Winter Solstice Magic Party sets the tone for the night with a pre-show gathering filled with poetry, readings, art, and adornment. Guests can wander between typewriter poetry, solstice archetype readings, tarot, jewelry, portraits, and gems, creating their own mix of magic before the main show begins. The open, come-and-go layout makes it especially solo-friendly, since browsing each station naturally sparks conversation and connection while everyone eases into the evening together.
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