Ecommerce Meetups Los Angeles

DS Night Market - Come Outside!

DS NIGHT MARKET — COME OUTSIDE. ❤️ Come outside. Take a deep breath. Get out of your routine for a few hours. 🍜 Try something you’ve never ordered before. Steal a bite from your friend’s plate. Listen to music you didn’t know existed. Sing the song you secretly know every word to. Watch your kids dance with ravers. Bring something good home for the family. Sometimes you don’t need a reason to go out. You just need to go. DS Night Market is our little weekend gathering in the middle of Chinatown. We started in 2024 with food tents, friends, music, and the hope that people would show up. Somehow, you did. And you kept coming back. ❤️ EVERY WEEKEND IS DIFFERENT 🎧 FRIDAY — DJs, electronic music, dancing, food, and entertainment you didn’t know you needed. 🎶 SATURDAY — Live music, local artists, good food, families, friends, and whatever surprise the night brings. 🏃🎤 SUNDAY — Run a 5K with DS Run Club, eat afterward, then grab the mic for open karaoke. You don’t need to be a runner. You definitely don’t need to be a singer. Just participate in life a little. And we’ll tell you the truth: Keeping a small night market alive right now isn’t easy. We’ve been fighting the economy, slow weekends, rising costs, weather, and everything that comes with building something independent. We don’t know how long we get to do this. So we treat every weekend a little differently. If you’ve never been here, let this be your first. And every time you come back, enjoy it like it could be the last. Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring someone who’s been sitting at home too much. Eat something good. Be a little weird. Dance badly. Sing loudly. Meet people. Take some food home. 🏮 And most importantly, enjoy Chinatown with respect. Every meal and every night spent here supports small vendors, artists, musicians, workers, and a neighborhood we love. Thank you for keeping this little thing alive with us. ❤️ 📍 Chinatown Central Plaza 932 Mei Ling Way, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ⏰ Friday & Saturday: 5–11 PM Sunday: 4–10 PM Free admission. Come as you are. Come outside. Chinatown is still here. === PARKING GUIDELINE === We made you a DS Night Market parking cheat sheet so you can stop stressing and start eating 👇 🚇 Easiest move: Take the Metro A Line to Chinatown Station Walk straight to the market. Zero drama. 🅿️ Parking options nearby: 💚 FREE — Street meters + residential, usually 1–2 blocks walk 💛 $3 — 215 W College St after 6 PM 💙 $5 — 767 N Hill St / 978 N Broadway 🧡 $7 — 850 N Broadway 🤍 Around $10 — 941 N Broadway / 942 N Broadway / 424 W College St 💙 Around $20 — 419 W College St, premium close option ⚠️ Prices may change during Chinatown events, so please check signs before leaving your car.

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7th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival

Come celebrate at the 7th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival and create unforgettable memories together on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 11:30AM - 8:30PM at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza (outdoors on the rooftop parking deck). General ticketing for this event is pay as you wish. https://www.leimertparkjazzfestival.org/ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/7th-annual-leimert-park-jazz-festival-saturday-august-29--2026 For regular updates, follow us on Heylo - https://heylo.group/common-groove

’80s Dance Night in Chinatown

### Break out your best ’80s moves and join us for a fun night of dancing, music, and good vibes in Downtown Los Angeles! DJ Wyer will be spinning your favorite ’80s hits throughout the evening, so come ready to dance, mingle, and enjoy a nostalgic night out. Whether you lived through the decade or just love the music, everyone is welcome. **Saturday, August 29, 2026** **6:00 PM–11:00 PM** **Aiden Los Angeles Downtown Dragon Gate Inn** Sugarcane Room 818 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 **No cover charge.** Venue parking is available on Hill Street for $5. Come solo, bring friends, and meet fellow ’80s music fans. Grab a drink, hit the dance floor, and enjoy five hours of classic throwback favorites. **RSVP and come dance the night away!**

R LIFE Connect 開放交流日｜Community Open House

Join us for the first **R LIFE Connect Community Open House** — a professional yet welcoming gathering designed to bring together local professionals, homeowners, investors, entrepreneurs, and community members who are interested in learning, connecting, and growing. R Life Connect was created as a space for meaningful conversations, practical education, and new connections across topics such as **real estate, investing, financial education, business, entrepreneurship, and personal growth**. During this first gathering, we will: * Introduce the vision and purpose of R LIFE Connect * Meet fellow members of the local community * Share interests, experiences, and ideas * Explore future workshop, seminar, and networking topics * Discuss areas of interest in real estate, finance, business, and personal development * Build valuable local connections in a relaxed environment No preparation is required. Simply come with an open mind, your questions, and an interest in meeting others in the community. We look forward to welcoming you to R LIFE Connect. *** 歡迎參加首次 **R LIFE Connect 開放交流日**。 R LIFE Connect 是一個結合專業交流、實用資訊與社群連結的平台，希望匯聚在地的專業人士、屋主、投資者、創業家，以及對 **房地產、投資、財務教育、商業發展、創業與個人成長** 有興趣的朋友。 在這次首次聚會中，我們將： * 介紹 R LIFE Connect 的理念與未來方向 * 認識在地不同領域的朋友與專業人士 * 交流彼此的興趣、經驗與想法 * 一起討論未來的講座、工作坊與交流活動主題 * 分享房地產、財務、商業與個人成長相關議題 * 在輕鬆自在的環境中建立有價值的人脈與連結 不需要特別準備，帶著你的想法、問題與好奇心一起來參與即可。 期待在 R LIFE Connect 與你見面。

Cats & Story Time with Luxe Paws

### Cats & Story Time — Fail Better Story Time x Luxe Paws 🐾 $10 suggested donation Calling all cat lovers, storytellers, and anyone looking for a cozy, quirky Saturday evening! Join **Fail Better Story Time x Luxe Paws** for a special **Cats & Story Time** meetup featuring feline-friendly vibes, good company, and an evening centered around stories and community. 📅 **Saturday, August 22** 🕡 **6:30 PM–8:00 PM** Come hang out, meet fellow cat people, enjoy the atmosphere, and settle in for a fun evening of storytelling. Whether you’re from LA, across town, or simply here for the cats, you’re welcome. Bring your curiosity, your love of stories, and your best cat energy. 🐱✨ **RSVP and join us for Cats & Story Time!**

UX & Content Los Angeles: Aug 2026 Meetup

Our monthly coffee meetups are back: bringing together UX designers, UX researchers, content designers, content strategists, UX writers, and other product professionals to connect and build community. This month, we're returning to Central LA as part of our ongoing rotation across East, Central, and West Los Angeles. Best of all: this event is **FREE**! We'll be gathering on the outdoor patio at Coffee MCO. Just look for the UX & Content Los Angeles group when you arrive. As always, we'll have Sharpies and name tags on hand to help everyone learn each other's names. The name tags will be color-coded so you can easily identify whether someone is a product/UX designer, content designer/content strategist/UX writer, or UX researcher. **By attending this event, you agree to our Code of Conduct. [Our Code of Conduct can be found under the UX & Content Los Angeles Meetup About section.](https://www.meetup.com/content-strategy-los-angeles/)** **Parking:** Small private lot behind Coffee MCO off Eden Ave. Other than that, it's street parking. Coffee MCO's parking lot can fill up on weekends, so I recommend arriving a few minutes early and utilizing nearby street parking if needed. *** As I begin planning the next chapter of UX & Content Los Angeles, I'd love to hear your feedback. I've put together a short midyear survey to better understand how you'd like to engage with the community, what types of events you'd like to attend, and what topics you'd like to see covered in future programming. The survey takes approximately 3–5 minutes to complete, and your feedback will directly influence future events. **[Take the 3–5 minute survey here](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/95QMHSX)** Please submit your responses by **Friday, August 7th**. *** **Community Perks** Our friends at Button and LavaCon have generously offered discount codes for the UX & Content Los Angeles community: **Button 2026** — Save $100 on individual passes with code **CSLA100**. **[Learn about Button](https://www.buttonevents.com/2026-conference)** **LavaCon 2026** — Save $100 on in-person tuition with code **CSLA**. **[Learn about LavaCon](https://lavacon.org/)** Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones!

Women in Big Data LA Book Club

We're excited to launch the **Women in Big Data SoCal Quarterly Book Club!** Join us as we bring together our community to discuss books that inspire professional growth, leadership, technology, and career development. Whether you've read every page or are simply curious about the conversation, this is a welcoming space to share ideas, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow members. **Our First Book** ***[This Isn't Working](https://www.meghanfrenchdunbar.com/book)*** by **Meghan French Dunbar** This thought-provoking book explores the realities of today's workplace and challenges many of the assumptions we've made about work, success, and workplace culture. Together, we'll discuss key takeaways, personal reflections, and how the ideas relate to our own careers in data, analytics, AI, and technology. **Didn't have a chance to finish the book? Or haven't started it yet?** No problem! You're still encouraged to join us. Come listen to the discussion, meet fellow members, and participate as much or as little as you'd like. The goal is to create meaningful conversations—not quiz anyone on the reading. **Event Details** 📅 **Date:** Sunday, August 30 ⏰ **Time:** 2PM 📍 **Location:** Honesto Cafe 2927 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 **Parking:** Free parking lot located behind the cafe We look forward to launching this new tradition with you! \-\-\-\-\-\- Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14309306/) to get the latest updates on our events. \-\-\-\-\-\- **Photo Release Notice:** By attending this event, you consent to photographs being taken and used in Women In Big Data's promotional materials. Please inform organizers upon arrival if you prefer not to be photographed.

Sacramento A Meaningful Match Speed Dating Event

A friendly online speed dating evening for Sacramento singles, hosted on Zoom. We're a welcoming local community where people come to meet genuine faces from the area. Expect short one-on-one chats, matched by age, all from the comfort of home. Sign up here: [Reserve your place](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=607.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Sacramento&groupurlname=still-waters-singles-group&face_v=3.0) Tapping RSVP lets us know you're interested. To join the rounds, please finish your sign-up at the link above.

San Francisco Meaningful Matches with Local Singles

A friendly online speed dating evening for San Francisco singles, hosted on Zoom. We're a welcoming local community where people come to meet genuine faces from the area. Expect short one-on-one chats, matched by age, all from the comfort of home. Sign up here: [Reserve your place](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=607.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=San%20Francisco&groupurlname=still-waters-singles-group&face_v=3.0) Tapping RSVP lets us know you're interested. To join the rounds, please finish your sign-up at the link above.

Showcase at the Moonlight Academy

A weekly recurring showcase of local witch and occult talent transforms an esoteric store from a retail outlet into a vital cultural hub. By featuring local practitioners, artists, and speakers, the store fosters customer loyalty through consistent engagement while providing a platform that legitimizes and connects the disparate threads of the local pagan community. Benefits to the Esoteric Store Recurring Revenue Streams: Regular events drive consistent foot traffic on typically slow days. Participants often purchase ritual tools, books, and supplies immediately following a showcase. Brand Differentiation: Showcasing unique local talent sets a physical store apart from generic online marketplaces by offering an irreplaceable experiential value. Market Insight: Weekly gatherings act as informal focus groups, allowing owners to identify gaps in the market and adjust inventory to meet emerging community needs. Authority and Trust: Hosting educational and talent-based events establishes the store as a thought leader and a safe, authentic environment for spiritual exploration. Strengthening the Pagan Community Reduced Isolation: For practitioners who feel "cut off" socially or geographically, regular meetups provide a vital sense of solidarity and belonging. Knowledge Exchange: Showcases facilitate "in-group education," where diverse practitioners share ritual mechanics, chants, and stories, enriching the collective practice of all attendees. Social Cohesion: The repetitive nature of weekly "rituals" or gatherings reinforces social ties, making the community more resilient against internal strife and external pressures. Path for Newcomers: Recurring events lower the barrier to entry, offering seekers a low-pressure way to transition from private study to active community participation.

Fresno Long-Term Love through Online Speed Dating

A friendly online speed dating evening for Fresno singles, hosted on Zoom. We're a welcoming local community where people come to meet genuine faces from the area. Expect short one-on-one chats, matched by age, all from the comfort of home. Sign up here: [Reserve your place](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=607.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Fresno&groupurlname=still-waters-singles-group&face_v=3.0) Tapping RSVP lets us know you're interested. To join the rounds, please finish your sign-up at the link above.