Blood Drives Los Angeles

By Any Means

Let's meetup to see By Any Means, the new Crime-Thriller film from Elegance Bratton. Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Mark Wahlberg, and Giancarlo Esposito Logline: A young Black FBI agent is sent into 1960s Mississippi to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, he finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where justice and vengeance begin to blur. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvnyrBnUx4E Tickets: https://www.cinemark.com/TicketSeatMap/?TheaterId=1084&ShowtimeId=368261&CinemarkMovieId=111353&Showtime=2026-09-05T14:05:00

🎬✨$5 TIX - AI International Film, Music Video & Micro-Drama Festival Hollywood

**Get exclusive $5 meetup tickets for Gala afternoon celebration with Red Carpet arrivals, Welcome Reception, World Premieres, 16 International Filmmakers, live filmmaker Q&A, Hollywood Afterparty** **--> Public tickets are $15. Many more people attend than the number who have registered by Meetup, because the event is listed on Eventbrite, Luma, Facebook, etc. as well** *✨* **6 World Festival Premieres** 🍽️ **Red Carpet Arrivals, Welcome Reception** 🎬 **Screening 12 top international AI films, Music Videos & Micro-Dramas** 🌎 **Selections from 250 submissions from 35 countries** 📡 **Live Broadcast Worldwide** 🎤 **16 International Filmmakers join live via Zoom** 🏆 **Awards Show including Audience Choice Voting** 🥂 **Afterparty at Mel's Drive-In Hollywood (Food&Drink Menu)** **Discount ticket code: meetup** **https://luma.com/0gvkqafh** Join filmmakers, creatives, technologists, and curious Angelenos for an intimate social evening at Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory where films screen one at a time and the conversation happens live. **Experience where cinema is heading next —** with international films, music videos and micro-dramas selected from over 250 entries, live filmmaker Q&A throughout, red carpet arrivals, audience and jury awards, and our Hollywood afterparty at Mel's Drive-In. **VIP ticket holders are seated with filmmakers at the festival and at the afterparty.** Doors open at 2:20 PM. The show runs 2:30 to 6:00 PM. **FAQs:** **What should I wear?** There's a red carpet with photography and on-camera interviews, and most guests dress for it. Think Hollywood creative — stylish, expressive, photo-ready. Cocktail attire works; so does a sharp jacket or a standout piece. Wear what you'd want to be tagged in. **The venue:** an intimate black-box theater inside the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory (LAPAC), two blocks from the Dolby Theater, the Chinese Theater, and the Walk of Fame. 1534 Highland Ave. **Parking? Free private parking** at 1539 N. McCadden Place **Preferred entrance?** 1535 N. McCadden Place (rear) **Afterparty?** Ticket holders attend our exclusive Hollywood Afterparty at Mel's Drive In (food and drink available for purchase). VIPs seated with filmmakers. **Who are we?** We are the **AI International Film Festivals** — a California **501(c)(3) educational nonprofit** dedicated to public conversation about AI's role in storytelling, media, and society. Since December 2021, we've hosted **24 events, and curated work from 2,400 creators, in 70+ countries**. **Recent editions sold out. Get your tickets soon.** [aifilmfest.org](https://aifilmfest.org/) · [aimusicvideofest.org](https://aimusicvideofest.org/) · [aimicrodramafest.org](https://aimicrodramafest.org/) · [Stream the Films](https://watch.eventive.org/aifilmfest)

Drunk Dracula

After centuries of being cooped up in his creepy old castle, Transylvania’s thirstiest bachelor is in need of fresh blood to maintain his youthful looks and chiseled physique. But our actor takes 5 shots before show. He's set his fangs into Hollywood. Perhaps the only hope to stop him is a Scooby Doo-esque gang of vampire hunters. **[TodayTix $36-56](https://www.todaytix.com/los-angeles/shows/47628-drunk-dracula)**

Have an excellent meal and a drink and the best time in your life

• What we'll do Eat, drink and be happy with nice conversations. • What to bring Themselves • Important to know

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Neurodiversity Real Talks Peer Support Group at Coffee Bean!

A San Marino/Lacy Park & Beyond, 10k-Steps Challenge #43 [TCP MOAI Adventure]

**Welcome to [The Canis Pack IKIGAI 10K Adventure] + Purpose, Friendship, Togetherness & Support!** **We Will Not Wait Until Life Is Not Hard To WELCOME Strength, Beauty & Joy Into Our Lives!** **SNIFF - EXPLORE - EXERCISE** [**THIS IS A WALK FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE DOGS - AND FOR THOSE WHO DO**] **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1485 Virginia Rd\. Lacy Park** **\- Leaving at 6:00 pm Promptly** **\- Bathroom Break as we head out** **\- Continue with the Inner and Outer Loop walk** **\- After the Loops\, then exploring the surrounding San Marino neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Lacy Park** **WHAT TO BRING;** **\- Water** **\- A Warm Jacket for Chilly Nights** **\- Flash Lite** **\- Bug Spray** **\- Snacks if needed** **\- Good walking shoes** **\- Comfortable walking clothes** **\- A bright Jacket for the Dark days** **LISTEN THERE'S MORE;** **Goal: A STRONG LIKE-MINDED TOGETHERNESS!** \* We will Establish Togethereness \* We will Bring about a Strong Awareness \* We will Establish a Strong National Presence \* We will Be Active and Responsible \* We will Always Think as a Like-Minded Group \* We will Put our Health and Wellbeing First \* We are a Pack-Family **\* We will Gather and Walk with Harmony** I know—10,000 steps might not sound like a lot, but for those of us who sit at desks or stand in one place all day, it's not always easy to hit that goal. And while 15,000 or 20,000 steps would be great, they also require more time. So to make it fun and manageable, we’re starting with 10k steps as a challenge—and we may increase the goal in future events. **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** Space is limited, so **please RSVP only if you’re 100% sure you’ll attend.** 🙏🏾If you RSVP and don’t show, you will be 🚩Red Flagged 🚩for future events—we all appreciate reliability and respect for others' abilities to get a spot to walk!🙏🏾 Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This **midweek walking event** is going really well. So, let’s **stay active together** and **make this a Strong part of our routine.** **See You There.** [COMMENT BELOW IF YOU ARE IN AGREEMENT] **NOW IS THE TIME, LET’S GET TO WALKING;** Btw. Yes, Lacy Park allows dogs. However, they must be on a leash and it will be your own responsibility. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas. Please avoid parking inside the park lot, as the gates may close before we finish our walk.** **Park closes at dusk so I strongly advise against parking inside any of the lots. Just drive around, and you can easily find free open parking spaces.** **Lacy Park is located at 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA 91108**

France Culinary Explorer! Food, Wine, Cheese. Cooking Lessons, Tastings AND MORE

Join us on this gourmet gastronomic holiday as we rendezvous with the cuisine & culture of France. This is a foodie’s dream. Around every corner we will find open-air markets, artisanal chocolatiers, macaroon shops, boulangeries, cheesemongers, local butcher shops with the finest cured sausages and hams . . . and YES - world-class wine shops where we can savor the flavors! We will start in Paris, home of some of the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Pompidou, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and so much more. Of course, we get to visit some of them...BUT French cuisine is such a huge part of this country's culture and history! Learning about it and experiencing it, is the main goal of this tour. In Paris, we will savor the culinary artistry of Michelin-starred chefs and indulge in the city's iconic pastries. We will journey to Normandy, where lush landscapes yield exquisite cheeses and apple-infused delights. We will follow the Loire River to discover the vineyards and châteaux of the Loire Valley, where fine wines and gourmet experiences await. Let the flavors of France enchant our palate as we explore these culinary treasures! Cooking classes, gourmet food tastings, wine tours, and enough free time to explore to our heart’s desire with centrally-located first class accommodations. ***The Itinerary in brief:*** **Day 1 Paris** arrival and Welcome Dinner with Corsican Cuisine **Day 2 Paris** sightseeing tour, Seine river cruise,French bread making class **Day 3 Paris** Museum Day. Dinner along Canal Saint-Martin **Day 4 Paris-Auvers Sur Oise Auver.** Pay homage to Van Gogh and the many famous painters who lived there. Paint our own masterpiece! On to Giverny for a visit to the Gardens of Monet. Overnight in Rouen. **Day 5 Rouen - Camembert - Caen.** Cheese tasting **Day 6 Caen - Mont St Michel.** Stop in Calvados. Apple brandy, anybody? **Day 7 Mont St Michel - Rennes - Nantes.** Cooking Class **Day 8 Nantes - Tours** with stops at 3 Chateaux Vineyards for wine and chocolate tastings **Day 9 Tours - Orleans.** Stops at Château of Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da Vinci's home. Visit an underground cave for farming mushrooms. And yes, some mushroom tastings! **Day 10 Orleans - Paris** On the way, a stop at an artisan chocolatier and more wineries **Day 11 Paris.** Visit the famous Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen (the flea market) for some amazing shopping. Farewell Dinner in the Montmartre Area Join us for an unforgettable feast for the senses! For a detailed Day By Day itinerary: **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) **Price per person, double occupancy: $5320** (we match roommates for those willing to share and save) **Price for single room: $6720** Limited capacity of 24 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly. RSVP does not hold your space. **The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit.** **[Click here for Secure Deposit Link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/V6PKYK8VEWPHJ)** Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees). *[Click Here](https://forms.gle/Qxx6eSy9tbjezXYg6)*[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/Qxx6eSy9tbjezXYg6) **\*\*\*Airfare from/to the US is not included\*\*\*** ***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions. We do a monthly Zoom with Q & A on all our overseas events. [https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/) Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees. [Click here for General Policies](https://www.meetup.com/MoreToExplore/events/282719353/) and useful info about our international trips. The MAIN Meetup post for this event is here: **[France Culinary Explorer](https://www.meetup.com/fork-n-cork/events/298965454/)** (RSVP there for any conversation and comments) We believe in good decent social. This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too. [Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events) Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it! SOT 2000318-10

Lucas Museum Opening Preview & Exploration (Los Angeles)

**Lucas Museum Opening Preview & Exploration (Los Angeles)** **Main character energy only. 🎬** We will be securing early access to the brand-new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Expo Park on **September 5th**—weeks before the general public is even allowed near the doors (they open Sept 22). We are carpooling from the Mission Valley Mall parking lot. Expect about 4 hours of road trip vibes/tunes round-trip, and 2–3 hours of pure, unadulterated museum flex. If you plan to get a membership with the Museum and or have extra capacity on your membership and want to invite others from the group please comment this. Times are subject to change based on what the group wants. Who's in? 🚗💨 **Cost/Tickets - Prepayment Required** Our Annual Group donors/active in person members will have priority to RSVP for this event. We have limited amount of people we can invite. $75 /$55 if Annual Group Donors: **Parking:** Parking in Exposition Park in Los Angeles is paid $19-$24 per car **Group Carpool Access Round Trip:** $17 per person includes transport and parking costs (with 3 people) Pricing may vary and may need to be adjusted. Digital Payment Methods: Venmo @macias619 Cash App: $macias619 Zelle: 619-761-1219 🚗 **Carpooling** Want to save on travel costs and meet friends early? Post in the discussion section with your **general area**, if you are **driving or riding**, and how many **seats you have available**. 🌐 **[TheSocialMovieGroup.com](TheSocialMovieGroup.com)** Your ultimate hub to stay connected! Head to our website to: * 📅 Check upcoming events & ticket giveaways. * 📱 Join our Discord, socials, & mailing list. * 🎟️ Order your custom name-tag. 💖 **Support Our Community:** Help sustain our group’s mission and operations with a donation today! 🔗 **Join or Donate at:** **[JoinTSMG.com](JoinTSMG.com)** * ☕ **One-Time Support:** Pure love for the community (no perks). * 💎 **Annual Donor ($40+/Year):** Unlocks all the year-round perks below! **YOUR ANNUAL DONOR PERKS:** * 💸 Exclusive member discounts & perks (posted to event details when available). * 🎟️ Priority access to extra tickets and giveaways. 🔒 **Community & Safety Guidelines** By attending, you agree to treat everyone with respect and take full responsibility for your own safety; organizers are not liable for any incidents. Disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may result in a permanent ban.

Red Bandanna Stairhike

What would you do in the last hour of your life? Where would you be? Who would remember it? What would it look like? On September 11, 2001 Welles Crowder saved many lives in the South Tower of the World Trade Center, not once thinking about his own life! [The Man in the Red Bandanna ](https://youtu.be/S77KYbkmjwc?is=IK3M6J43m2w87vcL) The Power of the Red Bandanna. In 2014 the Boston College football team wore uniforms and helmets with a red bandanna design. They played and beat #9 USC on national TV! [Boston College Red Bandanna Night! ](https://youtu.be/WC36eqR1nxg?is=Sn2QQpy8NC6ZpuGi) Wearing a red bandanna on this stairhike is encouraged. RSVP limit is set to 40 people to honor the 40 heroes on Flight 93, the flight that fought back! Let’s Roll! Never Forget! One of the nicest thing anybody ever did for me- a very kind woman who did The Red Bandanna Stairhike, offered to place the red bandanna I had, on Welles name at the 9-11 Memorial in New York City! Then sent me a pic! The pic for this event! We will do 19 staircases around the Silver Lake Reservoir. 19 represents Welles’ jersey number. 17 going up, one going down, and one going up and down! 17 represents the number of floors Welles climbed up to rescue other people, after leading the first group of people to stairs that led them to elevators and evacuating the World Trade Center! About 8 miles. Start time 8am. Will start the stairhike at 8:05am Stairhike will take 3 hours. The middle part of the route is the most stair intensive. About 14 stairscase within 3 miles. Meeting point Silver Lake Library 2411 Glendale Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90039 Free parking on streets behind the library like Edgeware Terrace and Ivanhoe Dr The 19 staircases 1. Cove Up 163 steps 1. Apex up 19 1. Fanning up 108 1. Occidental up 25 1. Easterly Ter. N Up 76 1. Silverwood Ter N. Up 104 1. Angelus Down 177 1. Easterly Ter. S. Up 89 1. Silverwood Ter S Up 82 1. Mohawk Up 111 1. Upper Effie Up 82 1. Swan Pt.1 Up 77 1. Swan Pt.2 Up 110 1. Swan Pt.3 Up 100 1. Effie Up & down 82 1. Cicero Up 90 1. Landa Pt. 3 Up 84 1. Kenilworth-Up 73 1. Tesla Up 111 Steps Up 1586 Steps Down 259 Total 1845 LIABILITY: The organizer is an uncompensated and untrained volunteer. By joining this event each member accepts full responsibility for knowing their limits, for all injuries, health issues, material losses, assessing all risks and for getting lost. Each member shall make their guests aware of these policies and releases the host from all liability.

A South Pas/Garfield Park & Beyond, 10K-Step Challenge #28 [TCP MOAI Adventure]

**SNIFF - EXPLORE - EXERCISE** **Welcome to [The Canis Pack IKIGAI 10K Adventure] + Purpose, Friendship, Togetherness & Support!** **We Will Not Wait Until Life Is Not Hard To WELCOME Strength, Beauty & Joy Into Our Lives!** [**THIS IS A WALK FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT HAVE DOGS - AND FOR THOSE WHO DO**] **AGENDA;** **\- Gathering at 5:45 \- 1000 Park Ave\ Garfield Park** **\- Leaving at 6:00 pm Promptly** **\- Bathroom Break as we head out** **\- Continue with the Inner and Outer Loop walk** **\- After the Loops\, then exploring the surrounding South Pasadena neighborhood\.** **\- This will be a 10K Walk – About 6\.2\-5 miles** **\- 2 Hours or so Walk** **\- 8:00 pm \- Returning to Garfield Park** **WHAT TO BRING;** **\- Water** **\- A Warm Jacket for Chilly Nights** **\- Flash Lite** **\- Bug Spray** **\- Snacks if needed** **\- Good walking shoes** **\- Comfortable walking clothes** **\- A bright Jacket for the Dark days** **LISTEN, THERE'S MORE** **Goal: A STRONG LIKE-MINDED TOGETHERNESS!** \* We will Establish Togetherness \* We will Bring about a Strong Awareness \* We will Establish a Strong National Presence \* We will Be Active and Responsible \* We will Always Think as a Like-Minded Group \* We will Put our Health and Wellbeing First \* We are a Pack-Family \* We will Gather and Walk with Harmony **THE IMPORTANT POINTS ARE THESE;** ONLY (10) TEN DOGS FOR THIS WALK, SO SIGN UP QUICK AND BE ACTIVE AND SHOW UP. CALLING UP TO (60) HUMANS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING SOME STRONG, INVIGORATING, FRESH AIR! **[ALSO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUR DOG!]** We will be walking around. No running involved. Just a casual, social walk. Bring water if you need it. Around the center loop of GP and around the outer loop of GP. Then we will venture through the neighborhood and back to the Park. At the end of the walk, the humans with the dogs may stay for 15 to 20 minutes to ask questions or get tips on dog behavior. 🙏🏾Space is limited, so **Please (RSVP) only if you’re 100% sure you will attend.** If you (**RSVP)** and don’t show, it is a **🚩Red Flag🚩** for future events—we all appreciate strong reliability and respecting others’ being able to have a spot.🙏🏾 We’ll be **walking until** **around 8:00 PM.** Expect to hit somewhere between **10,000–12,000 steps (approximately 7.5-9 miles),** depending on the pace and group. This is going to go really well, and I will be hosting more **midweek walking events** **every other week** so we can **stay active together** and **make exercise a routine in our day-to-day lives.** **NOW IS THE TIME, LET'S GET TO IT – GENERAL INFO;** This meetup group is for Dog owners and Humans who enjoy exploring, exercising, and socializing with their furry friends. Whether you're into agility training, dog training, or simply love visiting the great outdoors and fun places with your pup, or just yourself, this group is for you. All sizes and breeds of dogs are welcome to join us for group walks, or meetups, and social gatherings. Let's make new friends, strengthen the bond with our dogs, neighboring humans, and have a Pawsitively good time together! Join us and become part of the pack today. Garfield Park allows dogs. But they must be on a leash, and it will be your own responsibility. **Free street parking is available in the surrounding areas** **Garfield Park is located at 1000 Park Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030**

RoadRunners group ride, L.A. (1st Saturday)

\*\*Mweep Mweep!\*\*━━ or is it Beep Beep? We are a growing community of cyclists who enjoy exploring Southern California on two wheels with friends. Our rides range from leisurely social outings to challenging, high-intensity adventures and we welcome guests on all our rides. The **Black Folk™ RoadRunners Bike Group** meet every 1st Saturday morning for rides of varying difficulty, starting from various locations in and around the Los Angeles area. We also administer and record Century Challenge rides, where cyclists can test themselves on 100-mile routes. Many of our rides take place on roads and trails less traveled and our calendar also contains special rides and events, highlighted by our signature ride, *The Black Tour*, in late February. This fully supported 24-hour event includes options for Double Century, Triple, and Quad rides. Throughout the year, we challenge cyclists with other featured rides, and our social events help us replenish the calories we burn while riding. Guests and Out-of-town cyclists are welcome on every ride. REGISTER TO ROLL: **[BlackFolk.net/Ride](BlackFolk.net/Ride)** * [Strava.com/clubs/BlackFolk](Strava.com/clubs/BlackFolk) * [Facebook.com/groups/BlackFolk.net](Facebook.com/groups/BlackFolk.net)