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**On Friday's, we take on the iconic Culver City Stairs for an intense, full-body stair-climbing session that pushes every muscle, boosts cardiovascular health, and strengthens our group’s bond through shared grit and determination.** *** \-\- Incorporating stair climbing into your fitness routine can contribute to improved physical fitness\, strength\, and overall well\-being\. A stairs workout offers several benefits for physical fitness and overall health: • CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Climbing stairs is an excellent aerobic exercise that gets your heart rate up, improving cardiovascular health, increasing stamina, and boosting overall endurance. • Leg strength: Stair climbing engages various muscle groups in the legs, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and glutes. Over time, this can lead to improved leg strength, muscle tone, and endurance. • CALORIE BURNING: Stair climbing is a calorie-intensive exercise that can help with weight management and fat loss. It burns more calories per minute than many other forms of aerobic exercise, making it an efficient way to burn energy. • LOW IMPACT: Unlike activities like running or jumping, stair climbing is low impact, which means it puts less stress on the joints. This makes it a suitable workout option for individuals with joint pain or those recovering from injuries. • CONVENIENCE: Stairs are often readily available in various settings, such as homes, office buildings, parks, or public spaces. This makes stair climbing a convenient workout option that can be easily incorporated into daily routines. • IMPROVED BALANCE AND COORDINATION: Negotiating stairs requires coordination and balance, which can improve with regular stair climbing workouts. This can be particularly beneficial for older adults in reducing the risk of falls and maintaining mobility. • MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS: Exercise, including stair climbing, has been shown to release endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety levels. Additionally, the sense of accomplishment from completing a challenging stair workout can boost self-esteem and confidence. *** EQUIPMENT NEEDED: • Water bottle • Sweat towel *** REGISTRATION: [BlackFolk.net/Workout](BlackFolk.net/Workout) (it's free)

Recharge, reset, and renew at this free community wellness experience designed to uplift your mind, body, and spirit. **THE WELL WITHIN EXPERIENCE** RSVP Encouraged (Walk-ins Welcome) - Join us at the Dollarhide Community Center for The Well Within Experience, a lively and relaxing celebration focused on wellness, expression, creativity, mental health and building community connections. Experience a variety of engaging activities, including yoga, line dance, arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations, comedy, and social activities. Explore a variety of informational booths offering valuable resources and support. Throughout the event attendees will learn practical coping strategies, stress reduction techniques, explore local wellness resources, and participate in free health screenings. This is a free community event. Come and enjoy opportunities to laugh, dance, create, share, and connect with others in a supportive environment. Collect fun incentive gifts, stress balls, and other just because giveaways by participating in activities and getting your punch card stamped. This event is free and open to all, especially older adults. Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage you to reserve your spot to help us plan for food, seating, and materials **on Eventbrite.\*** This event is hosted by My Sister My Friend Breast Cancer Support in partnership with Take Action LA. **FOR ADA ACCOMMODATIONS CALL US AT: (855) 778-1600 OR** **EMAIL: hello@mysistermyfriendbcs.com**

Join us for an awesome virtual workout until we can be back in person. Contact us for your first free class and an awesome deal on a virtual membership! Stroller Strides® is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities and fun! Each Stroller Strides instructor is skilled to meet you where you are mentally & physically. You’ll leave class feeling connected, successful & energized. No more mama guilt! This class is all about self care in a supportive and encouraging environment.

**In 3 Days You’ll Discover How to Attract a Steady-Stream of Clients,** **Use “Heartselling™” To Effortlessly Fill Up Your Schedule, and** **Manifest Your Dream Business So You Can** **Focus Full-Time On The Transformational Work You’re Meant to Be Doing** **During the Client Attraction Summit, you'll discover:** * **​The timeless heart-based strategies to have people say YES** to working with you for a high-end package or program * **The 3 Transformational Marketing Systems** to Attract and Book More Clients Fast * ​**The 5 Elements of Heartselling** that allow your ideal clients to talk themselves into working with you (if it’s a good match) * **3 Best Strategies to Find the People** You Were Destined to Help (and the flexibility to choose the one that works best for YOU) * **How to create authentic content** that is an extension of the transformational work you do and auto-magically draws in your people * **​​Secrets for making word-of-mouth marketing work for you** * **​Re-invent How You Answer, "What do you do?"**, so people say YES * **Breakthrough your most sabotaging belief into a full-bodied belief that fuels your success** * **​Step into Your True Value so you can share your rates with confidence** (over 95% of attendees raise their fees) * **​Map out your unique Client Attraction Game Plan** so you’ll know what you need to fill your schedule with a steady stream of clients you adore * **​Get a powerful template to empower your potential clients to Say Yes to themselves.** This Turns “I can’t afford it” into “YES!” without being pushy * **Discover the 5 Transformational Leverage Strategies** to shift from 1-on-1 to Groups and Online Courses * **Learn how our members are speaking to groups, transforming the planet** and getting clients everytime they speak LINK: [giftfromthrive.com/connie](http://giftfromthrive.com/connie)

Social Mah Jongg playing.

This thrilling new work follows the adventures of a Spanish nobleman dons a black mask to become Zorro, the dashing defender of the poor and enslaved of 1800's Los Angeles. Angelino Héctor Armienta's score is influenced by mariachi, flamenco, and corrido music. Zorro leaps into dashing sword fights and passionate romance while battling tyranny and corruption to defend California’s disenfranchised and indigenous peoples. Presented in English and Spanish with projected supertitles, [Tickets $20-$80](https://ci.ovationtix.com/36849/production/1234896)

Let's go square dancing Downtown near USC! ($20) The 16th ever Los Angeles Old Time Social is happening on May 16th. There are beginner-friendly workshops throughout the day and musicians and folk enthusiasts from up and down the west coast come into town that weekend. Some of them will be putting on a square dance from 7:30-10pm, which is what we'll be attending. Different musicians and callers will be rotating in throughout the night, and we'll keep dancing. Never square danced? Don't worry... all dances are taught. Fun guaranteed! No partner necessary, this is social dancing :) Everyone willing to participate is welcome! Bring your friends -- the more the square-ier! Straight and LGBTQIA+ friendly. We'll meet up there at 7:30pm to watch (and eat) musical cakes before the dancing gets underway. SCHEDULE: 6-7ish - doors 7:00pm - flatfooting workshop (included with evening program admission, if you're interested) 7:30pm - musical cakes + group meet + socializing + beginner-friendly dancing out back (outside) DIRECTIONS: Punch "Velaslavasay Panorama" into maps and it should get there easy. 1122 W 24th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007 PARKING: Street parking. Double-check posted signs. MEETING UP: We'll meet up by the cakes around 7:30pm. (Once you go in, just keep heading back, go out into the back garden, back through the ornate gate, into the courtyard+kitchen. If you get lost, just ask anyone to point you toward the cakes.) If you're late and miss the group meet, once you get to the cakes area, ask anyone to point you to Lindsay, and we'll introduce you to the rest of the group. DRINKS/FOOD INFO: You may bring your own food and water bottle. In years past, they have had donation-based canned/bottled drinks on site. I'm unsure what they will have this year. COST: $20 for the evening program (see ticket link in comments). There is also a limited number of discounted all-day passes still available for $45 (at the time of posting this) if you plan to attend more than the evening program. WHAT TO BRING: • Comfortable shoes for pavement • Layers (the dance will be outside) • Water bottle • Pre-purchased ticket receipt on your phone • Cash for drink donations Tips for the LADIES: * Dresses are fun for twirling, but pants are cool too :) * It's best to wear shoes that won't easily slip off * It's ok (even encouraged) to ask guys to dance :) * Ladies are always right, so ladies are always on the right when dancing (though you are no way limited to dancing the "lady" role--anyone can dance any role) Hope you'll join us!

\*\*☕🔥 \*Seaside Coffee Talk: \*\*\* **Dockweiler Beach: Just at the Imperial** **🔥☕ ( A morning event).** *Coffee Conversations \| Sisterhood Formation Meetup* **\| 9:00–11:00 AM** 📍 *Dockweiler Beach – Fire Pit Gathering* Address: 12001 Vista Deal Mar, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 Parking is $9 We’re welcoming **our very first *Coffee Conversations of 2026*** with something a little different—and very intentional. Introducing **Seaside Coffee Talk**: a morning gathering centered on **connection, conversation, and community**, held around the fire pits at Dockweiler Beach. This isn’t just a coffee meetup—it’s a collective pause, a chance to come together for real, heart-centered conversation during uncertain times. Is it perfectly serene? No. Is it warm, grounding, and beautifully human? **Absolutely.** There’s something powerful about sitting around a fire—sharing warmth, stories, and presence. This morning is about showing up exactly as you are, coffee in hand, and remembering that **we are not meant to do life alone**. ✨ ***What to expect:*** * Fire pit conversations by the ocean * Honest, meaningful Sisterhood dialogue * A welcoming, inclusive space—no pressure, just presence ✨ **What to bring:** * Your favorite coffee or morning drink * A lawn chair or blanket * Layers (beach mornings can be chilly) * **A bundle of firewood to share, if you’re able** 🔥 * 💬 **A gentle note:** With Sip & Sonder closing, we’re exploring new gathering places that feel right for this community. Dockweiler Beach offers a more central location, and **if the response to this gathering feels good, we’ll consider hosting our monthly meetings here moving forward**—your experience and feedback matter. 🚗 **Parking info:** Parking at Vicente Bluffs Reserve is FREE. **More details to come.** In a world that can feel disconnected, this morning is about **bringing back our sense of community—one conversation, one circle, one fire at a time**. If you’ve been craving connection… If you’ve been longing for real conversation… If you miss gathering in circle— **Pull up a chair by the fire.** Join us for our first Coffee Talk of 2026. We can’t wait to gather with you 🤍 With warmth, **Kristyn**

This a weekly parkour Meetup at varying locations around Los Angeles. The first part of the Meetup aims to strengthen and prep the body for parkour training. The majority of the meetup concentrates heavily on technique, flow, and movement. The meetup is for all ages and all levels, no previous experience is required. The parkour meetup is structured as follows: (1) Warm-up (2) Conditioning (3) Technical, flow, and movement training. (4) Cool-down Please try to arrive at least 5 minutes early as we will get started right on time. If you know you will be late, please text or call Doug before the start of the meetup as we tend to move locations once the meetup starts. CONTACT: Doug Peyton 213-239-3359

We’re bringing a good crowd to **Far Bar in Little Tokyo** — for a night that blends **LA energy, Japan vibes, and a social scene that actually moves**! Dodgers vs Angels will be on, but this isn’t about sitting and watching a game! It’s about being out —good music, drinks flowing, people talking, and that mix of cultures that makes LA feel like LA! And yeah — if Ohtani connects, the whole place goes up. **free sake shots every time Shohei Ohtani hits a home run! 🍶🔥** LA × 日本な夜。 🌴 **WHAT TO EXPECT** • A packed Little Tokyo bar atmosphere • A social, open crowd (not cliquey) • Music, drinks, and movement • Dodgers vs Angels playing in the background • A mix of locals, creatives, and people just out for a good night! 🌸 **VIBE** Not just the game. **LA × Japan, city nights, good people.** Even if you’re not into baseball — you’ll feel it! **📍 Far Bar** — Little Tokyo **⏰ Saturday, May 16 • 6:30 PM** Come through anytime 👋**Hosted by LA2JP 💙 LA x Japan Community** Come meet the LA2JP fam — easy, friendly, and open to everyone. はじめてでも大歓迎です！

COME IN FOR AN OPEN DISCSSION! CULVER CITY ECK CENTER 5508 Sepulveda Boulevard Culver City, California 90230 GAINING NEW PERSPECTIVES ON CONQUERING FEAR Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Center open 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (In-person event only) Where does fear come from? Can our dreams shed light on our fears? What is the antidote to fear? You can explore the keys within you to help conquer your fears. You are warmly invited to come visit the Eckankar Center and to share your thoughts, experiences and questions about the spiritual side of life. Complimentary book offered: *ECK Wisdom on Conquering Fear* by Harold Klemp. This discussion is a community service sponsored by Eckankar. The teachings of Eckankar are based on God’s love and spiritual freedom for everyone. They offer creative spiritual tools, whatever your path or religion may be, to bring more understanding, love and help in these challenging times. You may explore spiritual resources at your own pace. There is no pressure, expectation, judgment or unasked-for follow-up. We respect your divinity as a spiritual being.

Get together to talk and learn about electronic components and circuits. Bring your questions, bring your projects, we’re here to help and learn. \-\-\-\-\-\- CRASH Space is a non-profit organization located in Los Angeles and run by volunteers. We are a collection of artists, hackers, programmers, builders, and makers. Our members use the space to work on their projects, share ideas, and help each other create whatever they envision. Learn more at [https://blog.crashspace.org](https://blog.crashspace.org/)

Get skate supplies from www.knightskate.com Happens EVERY Tuesday. Meet: On 2nd/San Pedro Instagram or our Facebook Group are the best places for real time updates: Follow @thenightskatela on Instagram Or go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenightskate Time: We skate @ 8:08pm (promptly!) so if you are running a bit behind let us know so we can wait. Distance: We skate about 10 miles or more through Downtown Los Angeles. Difficulty: This group isn’t for beginners, but you don’t have to be a pro. We skate in the streets with traffic and go up and down hills often, so if you’re comfortable with those things, then you should be fine. Always a group of 30+, approaching 50+ during the most active months. (the goal is 200+ people at the anniversary skate in July) Announcement will be made if we are not skating for any reason, otherwise we are there EVERY week! Parking - We park at The Geffen at Moca. Its free after 7pm, otherwise it’s ~$7. The entrance is off of Judge John Aiso Street and isn’t easy to see, so dont feel bad if you can’t find it right away. Lots of free street parking nearby after 7pm. #thenightskate #thenightskatela #knightskate #inlineskating #skating #blading #rollerblading

The Hollywood Sculpture Garden is really a neat place . . . AND WE GET TO VISIT AND HAVE A DAYTIME COFFEE SOCIAL THERE!!! It's located on private property and not normally open to the public. So it is indeed a special thing for us to go. To Attend you NEED to be ON THE GUEST LIST TO BE ON THE GUEST LIST . . . **you NEED to FILL THIS OUT FORM [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** No entry on the form will result in no entry to the event. Now . . . About this event: It is outdoors in a super-funky, pretty and cute location of The Hollywood Sculpture Garden. **This is intended as a Coffee and Convo surrounded by Art.** A perfect way to meetup some quality people in a fabulous location. Oh!!!!!! One other thing **It's a pastries pot luck. I will be providing coffee and fresh made lattes for those that wish. BUT . . . to get a latte you need to bring a place or box of pastries to share.** Your ticket for entry is a pastries. Bring anything that is good to share for serve 10 people. I will provide the tables, dishes, plastic-ware, cups, napkins, etc. **Frist:** RSPV to the event. **SECOND:** Fill out the form **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** **Third**: Pick up pastries to bring to the event. **Fourth**: Show up (at the event) with your best self and be ready to be social and have fun. I know what you are thinking . . . * will this be fun? * is this a cool place? * will there be people as cool as me there? * or even . . . . I'm not cool & I am shy/introverted . . . * will I be able to fit in and enjoy too? ***And the answer is yes to all.*** **[WATCH THIS!!!](https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI) Here is a vid from an actual event we did there.** It was summer of 2021. Watch the whole thing and you will see the food/wine . . . the place, . . . where we hang out and how. As well as what it looks like at day and nite. AND . . . you get of feel of the people, place and vibe. (reg link to the vid) https://youtu.be/xm3TLYKLHqI And to see pix from past visits: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dGoqMzDfCuFT4NDJA **To attend this FREE event you MUST be on the GUEST LIST list** **TO BE ON THE LIST . . . fill this out Google Form** **[https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9)** Question: ***The cost for all this?*** Answer: ***FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE. And bring pastries to go with coffee or tea.*** PARKING: Parking is tight to non-existent the location. The Google Form will used to make sure you have ALL the best parking info. This event is cross posted to several meetup groups. So there will be plenty of folks. Be sure to fill out the google form so we can send you all the parking info and the schedule and event info. AND to have your name on the guest list. [https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9](https://forms.gle/oPv6oB7gmV6wL8Pf9) Some goals for this event . . . * To make new friends. * To make more friends. * To go to new places. * To be more social (in real life). There is an evening companion event to this from 5 to 10 PM [https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/](https://www.meetup.com/sevenarts/events/311241891/) NOTICE: For our events we do not discriminate by Age, Race, Color, Religion, Ethnicity, National Origin, Political Affiliation, Relationship Status, Gender, Gender Preference, or even Belly Button Lint. We welcome all, . . . and that includes you.

**Bring a flotation device** Alright meetup people, summer is around the corner so let’s take a dip at the rock pools located at the Malibu Creek State Park. I know summer is not until June 21st, but this is the best title I could come up with for this event. Bring a flotation device like an inner tube, and I will bring a portable pump. We will do a short hike to the rock pools, and then get in the water. In honor of the Olympics 2028, we might even have people race in their inner tubes for the ultimate bragging rights. Also, no dogs allowed at this state park. So sign up for this event, because this will be more exciting than riding the tractor around the farm. Goal #1: Meet me at the Official Meetup Spot Goal #2: Hike to the Malibu rock pools (half a mile) Goal #3: Bust out those inner tubes Goal #4: Lets have some inner tube races -Person in charge: -Your fearless leader: Nestor Q. “My momma raised no fool.” Driving to the event: -Type in “Malibu Creek State Park” -Choose your path wisely -Parking is $12 per day or $3 per hour -Plenty of parking -Or you can find parking outside for free -Park at your own risk Official Meetup Spot: -The restrooms closest to the trail to the rock pools (aka the second big parking lot) -I will upload a photo of where I will be waiting. I will upload the following documents as photos (a) The Official Meetup Spot (b)The Official Plan of Action (c) The Official Checklist (d) List of people banned from my events What to bring: -A positive attitude (mandatory) -A sense of adventure -An inner tube or flotation device -Plenty of water -Extra clothes -Sunscreen -Bug spray -Towel -Hiking shoes or shoes with good grip -Lunch: sandwich, fruit, almonds, chips, etc. -Save the date more details to come out -Long live this meetup group -We need more Meetup organizers - sign up today. -You’re not alone, you just haven’t met the right people. -Nostradamus had a vision of this event when he took his hot girlfriend to some rock pools back in 1588 A.D. -Share the event with your friends, coworkers, neighbors, siblings, Zoom pals, roommates, mailman, Instagram followers, bartender, bank teller, waiter, hair stylist/ barber, Starbucks barista, TikTok followers, step-brothers and step-sisters, cashier, pets, cousins, exes, etc. **Past meetup performance is not indicative of future results**