Things to do in LA This weekend that you can attend solo [7.18-7.20]
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Monthly Co-Working + Coffee Meetup
7.18 | 10 AM | Melrose
Ditch the home office and join a cozy coworking session at Flowin Cafe from 10 AM to 1 PM. Designed for freelancers, creatives, and entrepreneurs, this meetup offers high-speed WiFi, plenty of outlets, tasty bites, and a dedicated space to work alongside like-minded folks. It's the perfect mix of productivity and community.
Summer Salsa Nights at Ivy Station
7.18 | 6:30 PM | Culver City
Every third Friday through October, Ivy Station in Culver City heats up with Summer Salsa Nights—an outdoor, free, no-partner-needed dance party. Arrive early for a beginner salsa lesson with Pepe Gonzalez, then dance to live Latin beats from Fermin Fusion Salsa. Sip, snack, and sway in a vibrant plaza setting with food trucks and local spots nearby. Convenient transit and parking make it easy to show up solo and lose yourself in the rhythm.
Acoustic Live Music with SoFar Sounds
7.18 | 7:30 PM | South Pasadena
SoFar Sounds is all about intimate live music in unexpected spots, and this acoustic show in South Pasadena is no exception. The catch? You won’t know the artist until 36 hours before the event. Settle in at a cozy neighborhood venue with drinks for purchase and BYO food. Seating is first-come, first-served with plenty of movable chairs—perfect for a low-key solo night of discovery and good vibes.
Use code: THENEXTFUNTHING at checkout for 20% off your ticket.
Open Mic- Revival
7.18 | 8 PM | Venice Beach
This Friday, Open Mic Revival takes over Bar Nuda in Venice for a night of live music, mocktails, and mellow vibes. Whether you're hopping on the mic or just soaking it all in, it's a cozy, zero-proof hangout full of creative energy and kind strangers. No pressure, no booze—just good tunes, good bites, and an open invitation to connect.
Live Band Karaoke!
7.18 | 8 PM | Lincoln Heights
Live Band Karaoke returns to Benny Boy Brewing this weekend, turning the beer garden into a full-blown backyard concert. With over 300 songs to choose from, Casual Encounters brings the music—you bring the courage (or a cider). It’s rowdy, low-stakes, and the perfect place to belt it out among strangers who might just become your new karaoke crew.
Love Isn’t Blind: a comedy dating show
7.18 | 8:30 PM | Downtown LA
Love Isn’t Blind is a dating show where three men compete for one bachelorette…but they’re not allowed to speak. Instead, we get to know them by digging through their phones, calling their moms, and letting the audience help uncover who they really are. Once a winner is chosen, the show turns into a party so everyone can mingle, flirt, and maybe find their own match. Wristbands show who's single, and a wingcouple in actual wings is there to help.
Use code: THENEXTFUNTHING at checkout for a discounted ticket.
The Venice Beach 5K
7.19 | 6:30 AM | Venice Beach
The Venice Beach 5K on July 19th is less a race and more a summer celebration on the pier. Starting at Muscle Beach and stretching 600 yards over the water, runners—and walkers—will soak in ocean views and good vibes. Expect a commemorative shirt, finisher medal, live DJ, beer garden, and a festival finish. Perfect for solo adventurers wanting a memorable morning by the sea. Proceeds support LA Parks and Venice Rec programs.
LA River Cleanup Meetup
7.19 | 9 AM | Atwater Village
This Plastic Free July, join LA Waterkeeper’s Cleanup Challenge and help keep LA’s parks, riverbeds, and beaches trash-free. This weekend, the crew meets at North Atwater Park to tackle plastic pollution along the LA River. It’s a chance to make a real impact on local ecosystems, protect marine life, and connect with like-minded folks—all while giving back to a community that needs it. Come solo, leave part of something bigger.
Get The F**k Outside
7.19 | 11 AM | Santa Monica
GTFO is your permission slip to leave the couch and spend the day moving, dancing, and connecting. Think summer camp meets wellness fest: breathwork, beach games, strength training, tennis, and a dance party with a live DJ. There’s free coffee, good snacks, and even better energy. Come solo or with friends—either way, you'll leave sun-kissed and high on human connection.
Aussie Christmas in LA
7.19 | 4:30 PM | Santa Monica
Aussie Christmas returns to the Santa Monica Pier for its fifth year of sun-soaked mischief and unapologetic fun. Hosted by Australians but open to all, this sunset party is a no-pressure, big-energy escape from LA nonsense. Expect one free drink (if you’re punctual), a cash bar, and a crowd ready to let loose. It’s part beach bash, part global hangout, and all good vibes—perfect for showing up solo and leaving with new mates.
The Marco Polo Jazz Club
7.19 | 8:30 PM | Silver Lake
The Silverlake Pool & Inn jazz club returns to Marco Polo for an evening of smooth tunes and strong drinks. Settle in with a martini sidecar and housemade bar snacks while Stewart Cole & Friends set the mood with live jazz. It’s laid-back, low-lit, and ideal for flying solo—just the right mix of swanky and casual to ease into the weekend.
Pilates Part II: Breathe & Burn
7.20 | 9:30 AM | West Hollywood
AIRE celebrates its 50th event with a poolside Pilates class at the Mondrian LA (mindful movement is better with a view). This dynamic session blends breathwork, strength, and stretch to leave you sweaty, centered, and a little sculpted. After class, hang by the pool, sip something refreshing, browse wellness vendors, and chat with the kind of people who bring their yoga mat and good vibes.
Community Sound Bath at a Coffee Shop
7.10 | 10 AM | Eagle Rock
SIP & SOUND is a calming summer morning sound bath hosted in the sunny front space of Creature’s Plants & Coffee in Eagle Rock. Led by One Down Dog teacher Mars Beck, this pay-what-you-can sonic meditation offers a gentle reset for the week ahead. Sip something soothing, breathe deep, and melt into stillness, then stick around to explore the lush nursery at this queer-owned café. It’s 30 minutes of grounding vibes, perfect for solo serenity and neighborhood connection.
Coffee and Clay Workshop
7.20 | 11 AM | Echo Park
Julia Clarke of Wrinkle Ceramics leads a beginner-friendly, coffee-fueled workshop where you’ll mix real coffee grounds into air dry clay for a unique speckled look. While sipping iced coffee from Couplet Coffee, learn handbuilding basics and craft your own trinket dish and matchbox. Everyone takes home their creations and a Couplet gift card. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and caffeine craving.
Natural High: Disco in the Daytime
7.20 | 11 AM | Echo Park
Adam’s been throwing wild, alcohol-free dance parties all over LA—now he’s bringing the vibe indoors to Echo Park’s cozy Groundfloor Club. This Sunday, get your groove on to live DJs spinning disco, funk, and soul, fueled by free coffee and mocktails. It’s a daytime dance party where you can skip the night and still feel the bass—literally, thanks to a rented subwoofer. RSVP’s free, but donations keep the good vibes (and caffeine) flowing.
Tennis & Flow
7.20 | 1 PM | Marina Del Rey
Love Tennis LA brings Tennis + Flow to Marina Racquet Club on Sunday, July 20th—a laid-back coastal afternoon of serves, stretches, and good energy. Start with a tennis clinic (all levels welcome), then unwind with an R&B-infused yoga flow. Bring a mat, show up solo, and leave feeling looser, lighter, and maybe with a new doubles partner.
Witchy Ways Market
7.20 | 2 PM | Arts District
The Witchy Ways Market returns to Boomtown Brewery on Sunday, July 20th, for a magical afternoon of mystical vendors, intuitive readings, live entertainment, and a public ritual led by Intuitive Shana. Sip a brew, browse the wares, and connect with kindred spirits under one enchanted roof. It’s free, all-ages, and the perfect place to let your inner witch roam—no broom required. Free RSVP encouraged.
Cross Industry Networking: Finance, Legal, & Real Estate
7.22 | 6:45 PM | Downtown LA
The Next Fun Thing teams up with City Club LA for a cross-industry speed networking night designed for professionals in finance, legal, and real estate. This event skips small talk and gets straight to meaningful connections—ideal for anyone ready to move beyond their lane and meet the people who make deals happen. Expect real conversations, smart insights, and a room full of potential collaborators.
Game Night with Something New
7.22 | 7:00 PM | Arts District
Surprise Fun Time Game Night lives up to its name with 90 minutes of fast-paced, chaotic, and unexpectedly strategic gameplay. Hosted by Something New, this event kicks off with a group party game, then throws in surprise minigames every 10 minutes to keep everyone on their toes. Come solo or with friends—it’s part game night, part social experiment, and all fun. Top players face off in a final round for a chance at a $25 prize.
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