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AI, Art & Vibecoding - StrangeNew.World @ 310 Coffee
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00 PMWe 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)**
UX + AI Design: Breakfast + Talk on AI Workflows
Sat, Oct 17, 4:30 PMCurious how designers are actually using AI today and learn how other people are using AI in design? Join the our AI Design LA meetup! Breakfast, coffee, and a room of designers, researchers, design engineers, and other interested folks figuring out AI-native ways of working, whether that means Cursor and Claude Code or just getting past ChatGPT for the first time. It's local LA area people comparing notes on what's actually working and what's still frustrating. We're just getting started so now is a great time to join the fun. **The flow** 9:30 — Breakfast, coffee, meet people 9:45 — Quick intro, why this group exists 10:30 — Break out into small groups of 3 to 4: show off either your prototype, design, and/or AI related project 11:00 — Feedback loop 11:15+ — Collaborate (or Cowork) on the spot with new friends or solo Study session for 1 hour Bring a laptop if you've got something to show. No pressure, we'd love to see it either way. IKEA Burbank — free parking, easy off the 5/101/134/170, light Saturday traffic. Exact meeting spot posted in the comments before Saturday. Do a quick questionnaire to help pick what we do next with the meetup: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewcGaEotElPRFf4tkZ9__qigoD1GBR8F8nhaZm0X8HHHlicw/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewcGaEotElPRFf4tkZ9__qigoD1GBR8F8nhaZm0X8HHHlicw/viewform) Note: This event is listed in multiple places. The current RSVP count across all platforms: 11.
The Goodwater Detective Agency (D&D 5e)
Sat, Oct 24, 8:30 PMJoin the Santa Monica D&D group for an epic adventure night filled with Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing. Whether you're a seasoned player or brand new to the game, all are welcome to immerse themselves in a world of fantasy and strategy. Grab your character sheet, roll the dice, and dive into a unique campaign led by a skilled game master. Meet fellow enthusiasts, share battle stories, and enjoy a fun-filled evening of creativity and camaraderie. Don't miss out on this chance to embark on a quest like no other right here in Santa Monica. This is an in person game. Please contact the organizer for character creation info, access to our scheduling Discord and specific location instructions.
Product + Tech: Healthy Tension in the Age of AI
Fri, Oct 23, 1:00 AM**NOTE: You need to purchase a ticket at our Eventbrite official website.** [Product + Tech: Healthy Tension in the Age of AI Tickets, Thursday, October 22 • 6 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/product-tech-healthy-tension-in-the-age-of-ai-tickets-1999412169622?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) Join PMA.LA and the CTO Forum for an insightful evening exploring what happens when Product and Engineering don't immediately agree, and why that tension can sometimes lead to better outcomes. Through real-world examples and case studies, we'll explore how productive tension, healthy debate, and adversarial collaboration can strengthen decision-making and help teams build better products. You'll hear examples of moments when the Product and Engineering partnership was challenged to reach a better outcome, along with the processes, conversations, and lessons that helped teams move forward with a shared vision. During the conversation, we'll explore: * How Product and Engineering teams can work together to bring roadmaps to life. * How leaders balance demand management with executive communication and storytelling. * The productive tension between business priorities and technical realities. * How ‘shared visioning’ can help Product, Engineering, Business, and IT leaders align around better outcomes. Come ready for a practical conversation about navigating disagreement, building stronger partnerships, and turning productive tension into better products. **Panel** * Bernadette Irizarry, VP Product & Design - Platform Experience * Julia King, Senior Vice President, Technology for Marketing and Distribution **Moderator** * Oded Noy, CTO - Crexi, Co-founder and chairman of CTO Forum **Bios** **[Bernadette Irizarry | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernirizarry/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernirizarry/")** Bernadette Irizarry is a digital innovator and transformational leader with over 20 years of experience across the media, non-profit, and tech sectors. Currently leading the Platform Experience team at Sony Pictures Entertainment, she specializes in UX, business strategy, and data-driven, customer-centric design. Bernadette is also an editor, frequent conference speaker, and board member dedicated to championing diversity and inclusion within design and technology. **[Julia King | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliapkingdigital/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliapkingdigital/")** Julia King is the SVP of Marketing & Distribution Technology at Sony Pictures Entertainment. A veteran of digital operations and strategy, she has led large-scale consumer experiences for global brands including Nike, Warner Bros., and MTV. Julia oversees teams focused on enterprise digital marketing platforms and focuses on the strategic deployment of emerging platform technologies to bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution. **[Oded Noy - CTO - Crexi, Co-founder and chairman of CTO Forum](https://www.linkedin.com/in/odednoy/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/odednoy/")** **Oded Noy** is a technology leader and board advisor to SaaS companies. Noy currently serves as the CTO of Crexi, transforming the world of commercial real estate. In his private equity work as an active senior operating partner and board member, he has participated in multiple acquisitions and exits. He is a founder and managing partner for 12 years in the early stage fund Amplify.LA. He is co-founder and chairman of the CTO Forum. He holds 7 technology patents. **Our Sponsors** We’re grateful to [Mission Cloud](https://www.missioncloud.com/ "https://www.missioncloud.com/") and [QA Wolf](https://www.qawolf.com/ "https://www.qawolf.com/") for their generous support in making this event possible. Your partnership helps us bring the community together and drive meaningful impact. **Mission Cloud, a CDW Company**, is a leading AWS Premier Tier Services Partner specializing in cloud migration, modernization, and generative AI. As an elite, born-in-the-cloud managed services provider, Mission Cloud serves as an external engineering arm for businesses looking to optimize their AWS infrastructure, reduce cloud spend, and accelerate digital transformation. **QA Wolf** is an innovative AI-native QA platform and service that helps software teams ship better applications faster by taking automated testing completely off their plate. Combining autonomous AI agents with an ultra-fast parallel infrastructure, QA Wolf delivers 100% flake-free, end-to-end test coverage for web and mobile apps, allowing engineering teams to deploy code with total confidence
Chess and Oware Club at Beverly Hills Le Pain Quotidien
Sun, Oct 18, 8:30 PMWelcome! 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!
Bake Stuff with Lindsay - Live Baking/Comedy Show + Dessert
Sat, Oct 31, 2:30 AMlive 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: HALLOWEEN TREATS** 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-2002971464569) \*\***
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