Let’s explore social events in Glendale, CA happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Glendale where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Glendale
Make friends & BlaBla Language Exchange Los Angeles
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Link N Hops
**⚠️⚠️⚠️ 🍹/🍔 You are asked to order a drink or something to eat BEFORE joining the group (MANDATORY) ⚠️⚠️⚠️**
Meet new people – Make international and local friends – Speak languages (mingle) – Have fun 😉
**👉 Any question or request?** **[Reach out to us on Instagram](www.instagram.com/blablalanguage) !**
**👉 Some guidelines for a delightful experience:**
\- 🍺🥤 You are asked to order a dr(…)
OG Toluca lake 5 mileish urban adventure walk!!!
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: North Weddington Recreation, 10844 Acama St, North Hollywood, CA 91602
The Urbanish Adventurists which includes legendary walkers Joe and Lori (legends in their own minds) collectively known as JOLO and EAGLE invite you to explore Toluca Lake. We will be doing a 5 mileish walk around Toluca Lake and surrounding areas.
We do our best to keep the walk in a 2 hour range, however could go longer by a mile or so and sometimes goes over time posted.
Comfortable shoes, wa(…)
Urban Hike – Northeast LA Hilltops
◦ When: Sunday, Jan 26th
◦ Where: Ascot Hills Park
RESCHEDULED TO SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 DUE TO HIGH WIND FORECAST AND AIR QUALITY ALERT
Let’s explore northeast LA. The route will take us to 3 hilltops (Ascot Hills Park, Rose Hill Park, Flattop/Radio Hill) plus the neighborhoods in between them including Lincoln Heights. We should enjoy fabulous views of downtown LA and the San Gabriels on the way. Our route will also take us up Telluride Street, one(…)
Crafting Community: Lilies: Grief, Renewal, and Magic
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Studious Coworking Space
**Join us for the inaugural Crafting Community session on January 25th. We’ll be crafting paper lilies, a flower steeped in symbolism of grief, resilience, and renewal. Create space for grief while fueling the fight for justice and freedom (with chai 💃🏽).**
As we head into the uncertainty of 2025, we refuse to back down. Finding organizing communities will be critical. That’s why Masalawali Cha(…)
Writers & Filmmakers Mixer @ Laurel Tavern (FREE) | FilmCamp ScriptCamp WordCamp
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Laurel Tavern
Join FilmCamp, ScriptCamp and WordCamp for our monthly Writers & Filmmakers Mixer at the Laurel Tavern in Studio City! Connect with your fellow filmmakers, screenwriters, authors, actors and other industry professionals.
If you can, please donate to support our community members impacted by the wildfires.
Red Cross wildfire disaster relief: [https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-re(…)
Mixing, Mingling and Dancing @ PERCH & Elevate Lounge
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Perch
We’ll meet at Perch at 6:30 pm to start mingling and at 9:30 pm we’ll depart to arrive at Elevate Lounge for check in. You must register in elevate lounge’s guest list and come with our group for free entrance at this link:
https://www.guestqueue.com/elevate-lounge
Come join us at one of the best rooftops in DTLA !
Perch LA is a French-inspired rooftop bistro, located atop the Pershing Square Buil(…)
Perfect Weather Hike! ☀️ 🙋🏻♀️ 🥾 HOLLYWOOD SIGN Innsdale Trail
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Innsdale Trailhead
POSTPONED to 1/25/25
Due to the ongoing fires this hike will be postponed until fires are out and air quality is safe. Unfortunately the air got me and I’m recuperating In San diego. Hopefully the steroids I’m on will get me back to hiking shape. The doctor said there are a lot of toxins in the air due to the fires burning homes built with asbestos, lead other carcinogens regardless of the measure(…)
Los Angeles Language Exchange | Make Friends, Learn Languages & Culture
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Rock & Reilly’s USC
Learn a new language at this language exchange event!
Come and **make new friends** in a fun, casual atmosphere. No matter which country or background, you will feel welcome.
Socialise, share your knowledge or get new ideas on where to meet people or places to go in Los Angeles.
**JOIN on the website for FREE entry** offers: [https://meetpeoplesocial.com/](https://meetpeoplesocial.com/)
**Join (…)
DTLA WALKING TOUR with Dr. Mizelle
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Union Station Los Angeles
**PLEASE READ ALL THE DETAILS THOROUGHLY.**
**\*This will be postponed if there is rain/lightning.**
Join us for a walking tour of DTLA guided by Dr. Brett Mizelle, Professor of History and Director of American Studies At CSULB.
Learn about all the places you’ve wondered about and those you didn’t know existed. This tour covers a lot of ground. Approximately 4-5 miles with lots of interesting f(…)
Chandler motorway hike in the verdugos.
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Olive terrace walking trail
This hike on the west side of the verdugos is not very well known. During the winter the hills are usually very green, not so this year. The views are great though, I especially find the view above burbank airport quite amusing. The hike is mostly on fire roads, there is a short side trail taking us to the wishing tree. The hike is 6 3/4 miles long with 1,500′ of elevation gain. My wise hiking fri(…)
DTLA Scavenger Placeholder
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Los Angeles Union Station
Add Add Add(…)
Koreatown Coding Meetup (Cafe Loft)
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Cafe Loft
Join our Thursday meetup in Koreatown to work on projects, study, and socialize! This is for all skill levels and programming languages — total beginners are always welcome! Note that there is no formal lesson plan; we’re here to help each other out as peers and collaborators.
We are outside in back patio. There are heat lamps. Please dress accordingly.
**What to bring:**
• **You are required t(…)
Code and Coffee Meetup @ Barnes & Noble
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers – Media City Center
Conflicting Starbucks Staff Event, so this week we meet at
### Barnes & Noble @ Burbank Town Center
731 N San Fernando Blvd. *Burbank*, CA 91502.
Join our weekly Tuesday meetup to work on projects, learn and socialize together! This is a casual hangout, so there are no formal lesson plans or teachers, but we’re all here to help one another. Beginners are always welcome!
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Meet People Social Los Angeles | Cultural International Party
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Rock & Reilly’s USC
Drink specials.
**What:** Friends, Music, Drinks, Games, Prizes!
**When:** 5:30PM every Friday
**Where:** Rock & Reilly’s USC. Downstairs Level.
**Cost Online:** Just a $4 online donation to participate. If you don’t buy online, entry costs $8 at door.
**JOIN on the website for FREE entry** offers: [https://meetpeoplesocial.com/](https://meetpeoplesocial.com/)
**Join the WhatsApp group** on the w(…)
Socratic Seminar #51
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Paper or Plastik Cafe
Join us for another amazing Bitcoin meetup!
**Socratic Host Info**
Dylan Bathurst – https://twitter.com/dylanbathurst
**Agenda**
6:00pm Networking
6:15pm Socratic Seminar
7:30pm Drinks at Fathers Office
**Location**
The studio in the back of “Paper or Plastik Cafe”. Go in through the back door of the cafe and we’ll be right inside.
**Parking**
There’s 2 hour parking in the residential area and(…)
January Meet Up (Free food, fun time, casual conversation)
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Union Church of Los Angeles
https://www.instagram.com/unionchurchyoungadults/
Free Food, Fun Time(Video Game, Pingpong)
Language Exchange(Japanese, English, Korean)
Free admission, Free Parking, Feel Free to Join US!
Special Welcome to Japanese Speaker 🙂
フリーフード、ファンタイム(テレビゲーム、卓球)
言語交換（日本語、英語、韓国語）
入場無料、駐車無料、お気軽にご参加ください！
日本語話せる方、特に歓迎します：）
무료 음식, 즐거운 시간(비디오 게임, 탁구)
언어 교환(일본어, 영어, 한국어)
무료 입장, 주차도 무료, 부담 없이 참여하세요!
일본어 하시는분 특히 (…)
Planet Parade Night Hike to Griffith Observatory (moderate/Beginner Friendly)
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Fern Dell Nature Trail
Explorers, please join us for a very special social hike to The Griffith Observatory to observe the Planet Parade! All are welcome.
On Tuesday, January 21 a very speciall Planet Parade will ocur in the sky! What is a planet parade, you ask? Several of the planets in our solar system will be lined up and quite visible (this is not to be confused with a planetary alignment)
What can we see?
We sho(…)
18+ Friday Night Pickleball Freeplay
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Orange Grove Park
New Note on Agenda
Please note the new cap on attendance. RSVP early!
**AGENDA**
5pm-6pm : Pickleball Drilling Time
6pm-10pm : Pickleball Freeplay
**Community Rules :**
Before you dive into our community, please take a moment to review our rules. These are in place to ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone involved
1. Be Respectful and Kind: Always interact with other members w(…)
Networking Event for Entertainment Industry Professionals!
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Eveleigh
It’s the perfect setting to build professional connections, collaborate on new projects, and forge lifelong friendships with peers who share your passion. For the first two hours, immerse yourself in meaningful conversations and networking in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere. We encourage attendees to support our wonderful venue by purchasing a drink, ensuring we can continue hosting these valua(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Glendale is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Glendale on Glendaleca.gov, Yelp.com, or Allevents.in.
RELATED: How To Meet People in Glendale, California
TheFitExpo Los Angeles 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Los Angeles Convention Center South Halls G, H, J & K
The “West Coast’s Largest Health and Fitness Convention” is on tour in 2025. First stop….Los Angeles!
Uncorked: LA
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Los Angeles Union Station
Uncorked is back in LA for our 10th anniversary!
Electric Groove | Avalon Hollywood
◦ When: Sunday, Jan 19th
◦ Where: AVALON Hollywood & Bardot
Get ready to dance all night at Electric Groove in Avalon Hollywood!
BIGGEST HOUSE + TECH HOUSE PARTY @ CATCH ONE LOS ANGELES 18+
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Catch One
Too Chillz Presents: Jungle House – DJs playing a mix of House, Tech House, Deep House and more for an unforgettable time.
Room Key LA
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Dragonfly Hollywood
*** LA’s Best Kept Secret is back! Saturday, January 25th @ Dragonfly Hollywood
REGGAETON & HIP-HOP PARTY @ VERMONT HOLLYWOOD 21+
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: The Vermont Hollywood
Too Chillz presents: Noche de Benito at The Vermont in Hollywood. Friday, January 24th. The Biggest Reggaeton y Perreo Party!
I Dreamt I Was Home Again Opening
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: The Chapter House LA
An exhibition featuring works by seth cardinal dodginghorse, Mikayla Martin, and Alexandria Ybarra.
THE BIGGEST Y2K PARTY IN HOLLYWOOD
◦ When: Sunday, Jan 19th
◦ Where: AVALON NIGHTCLUB
ROLL CALL GROUP PRESENTS: 2000s HIP HOP & RNB PARTY HOLLYWOOD. PLAYING THE BEST HIP HOP, RNB AND REGGAETOIN TUNES FROM THE Y2K ERA.
Koreatown Worship Session: Night of Worship & Prayer
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: 213 S Hobart Blvd
Join us for an intimate night of worship with Young Lee (@ykeysworship) in Koreatown on Jan 25! A powerful evening in His presence.
Onyx Storm Midnight Release Party
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: Chevalier’s Books
The third book in the Empyrean series drops January 21 – be the first to receive your deluxe edition!
The Sober Show, Live and LIVESTREAMED!
◦ When: Sunday, Jan 19th
◦ Where: Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Improv comedy based on your drunk stories, performed by sober improvisers.
Not Your Daddy’s Films: January Screening & Party!
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: NeueHouse Hollywood
Proceeds from this event with go to the Entertainment Community Fund as they provide resources to those affected by the LA fires.
Three Cults Walk Into A Bar
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Lyric Hyperion Theater & Bar
See the incredible true story of Uriah Wesman, who grew up in three cults, was kidnapped as a child and survived a near death experience.
Skate Oddity: Bowie’s Rock N Rollerdisco Birthday
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: La Kings Burbank Sports Center
Come skate, picnic, shop, and celebrate the life and legacy of David Bowie! Themes: Glam skaters, Skate Goblins, and Vamp skaters.
Rahim Shahriari Live in Concert (Los Angeles)
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Get ready to experience an unforgettable night of Azerbaijani pop & folklore music!
TRAVIESA PARTY @ CATCH ONE LA // REGGAETON & HIP-HOP // $5 BEFORE 10:30PM
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Catch One
TRAVIESA REGGAETON PARTY @ CATCH ONE
Back On Our Feet – Dancing For LA Fire Relief, Dancing for LA’s Tomorrow
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Sassafras Saloon
Let’s dance our hearts out to support LA fire relief and help our city -collaboration between TDLA + YES MA’AM + WHOREMONES + THE GAY AGENDA
Tantra Speed Date® – Los Angeles! (Echo Park) Meet Singles Speed Dating
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Still Yoga
Join the speed dating revolution with a 94% connection rate! Meet singles and ignite sparks with fun, chemistry games!
95th Annual St. Andrew’s Society of Los Angeles Robert Burns Supper
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles At Beverly Hills, South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Join us for what is hailed as “The BEST Burns Supper on the West Coast”
Pupusas and Punchlines | Latino Dining| Stand Up | Jan 25th
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Jaragua Restaurant
Join us for an exciting night of comedy and delicious Latin food!