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🎃 Darren’s Beach Bonfire 🔥 | Beach Walk, Games, BBQ, Drinks & More 🌊
Sat, Oct 17, 6:00 PMJoin 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!
Gish Bac Oaxacan Mexican Barbacoa Pit-Roasted BBQ 1/7 bourdain fave LA restauran
Sun, Oct 18, 7:00 PM47% of LA County's population is Latino, most Mexican. LA is often referred to as the world's 2nd largest Mexican city. There is a sizable Oaxacan community, with Arlington Heights considered the mecca. Gish Back is recognized as the epicenter of the Oaxacan community. They host many cultural events. In addition to their famous mole sauces, Oaxacans are know for barbacoa: Pit-roasted BBQ lamb and goat, sometimes other meat like beef or chicken THE AWESOME AUTHENTIC MENU INCLUDES: Oaxacan bevferages; hot chocolate, coffee, fruit juice and more Authentic breakfasts not served in virtually all other LA Mexican restaurants. Appetizers include traditional: Guacamole Tamals (tamales) Moles: black Red Coloradito Yellow Amarillo KILLER MENU OF MOLE DISHES. Oaxacan tortas (sandwiches) Tacos Tamales Burritos Tlayuda, my fave Oaxacan dish, best described as a complex Oaxacan pizza. Foodies will order individually unless than decide on their own to share 48 hrs minimum if you cancel. Cash only. No credit cards, no separate checks. Guesstimated cost $30-40. More for beverages. Bring $50 to be on the safe side. Better to have too much than be caught short. Gish Bac will be a fun experience! Cross posted with other foodie meetup groups so there will be more attendees. Delicious Oaxacan food. Huge menu has something for everybody. Come dine with us!
The Ninth Annual Alma del Barrio Salsa Fest
Sun, Oct 18, 6:00 PM**Come Join us for a day of Latin music, dancing, food, and community! Hosted by LMU Radio’s KXLU 88.9 FM, Alma del Barrio Salsa Fest returns to Loyola Marymount University for its ninth year, featuring live performances, DJ sets, food trucks, and local vendo**rs. Date: Sunday October 18, 2026 * Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. **(We will be meeting in front of the Loyola Marymount University library at 12.30 pm then will head\set up close to the Drollinger Stage in Lawton Plaza on the campus of Loyola Marymount University You can call\text me at 2132451413)** * Location: Loyola Marymount University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045. * Cost: Free admission and free parking. Mandatory (registration/e-ticket required via Eventbrite or official links). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alma-del-barrios-salsa-fest-ix-tickets-2002094567747 * Salsa Fest IX Performance Schedule: * 11–11:30 a\.m\. \| Alma del Barrio DJ set * 11:30 a\.m\.–12:30 p\.m\. \| Natalia Spadini Trio \- Brazilian forró music\, with dance lessons included\! * 12:30–1 p\.m\. \| Alma del Barrio DJ set * 1–2:15 p\.m\. \| Orquesta Ritmo Alegre * 2:15–2:45 p\.m\. \| Alma del Barrio DJ set * 2:45–4 p\.m\. \| Invasion Latina * 4–4:30 p\.m\. \| Alma del Barrio DJ set * 4:30–5:45 p\.m\. \| Yari Moré Latin Band: * Festival Policies & Guidelines PERMITTED Chairs, Ice chests, Blankets, Picnicking, Food, Non-Alcoholic Beverages. NOT PERMITTED \*Due to limited space, canopies, pop-up tents, umbrellas, or EZ-Ups are NOT allowed. \*No barbecues. No pets. No bare chests. No drugs. No alcohol. No weapons.
APL BBQ for Meat Lovers
Sun, Oct 18, 6:00 PMAdam Perry Lang runs APL BBQ pop-up at Gin Rummy Bar in Venice, serving wood-smoked barbecue on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 12:30 until sold out. They serve Waguu tomahawk, melt-in-your-mouth beef short ribs, candied BBQ oxtail, sweet and sour pork ribs and pulled pork shoulder, etc., all smoked with oak and cherry wood. sides include honey butter cornbread and Marcus Lewis's chocolate chip cookie a must try. Plates are premium prices and portions are large for sharing. address 822 Washington blvd. Be there early to line up.
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)**
🍜 Hainan Chicken, Noodles at Nandao 🍜
Sun, Oct 18, 2:30 AMThis time we’re heading to **Nandao Rice & Noodle**, a newer Monterey Park spot specializing in Singaporean-style Hainan chicken rice, noodles, wontons and a few things that sound suspiciously like we’re going to order way too much food. Their **Hainan chicken rice** is the headliner: tender poached chicken, savory rice and three sauces that give you plenty of opportunity to pretend you know exactly which combination is correct. The braised beef noodle soup, spicy pork-and-shrimp wontons and chicken lime cold noodles have also been getting a lot of attention. The *LA Times* recently went so far as to call Nandao one of its favorite SGV spots right now. [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2026-09-10/best-hainan-chicken-in-la-nandao-rice-noodle?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Yelp diners have been praising the tender Hainan and soy-sauce chicken, flavorful rice, friendly service and seasoning, which is usually a much better sign than a restaurant describing its own food as "mouthwatering." [Roadtrippers](https://maps.roadtrippers.com/us/monterey-park-ca/food-drink/nandao-rice-noodle-monterey-park-ca--0) So come hungry. Order something you've never tried, steal recommendations from the person next to you, and meet some new people over bowls of carbs and meat. Basically civilization at its finest. **Yelp:** [Nandao Rice & Noodle on Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/nandao-rice-and-noodle-monterey-park?utm_source=chatgpt.com) **RSVP Info:** Space is limited, so RSVP early. Reminder: Please bring enough cash, Venmo, or Zelle to cover your portion. My Venmo is @Marvin-Quitoriano or Zelle me at 6264845164
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