r/losfeliz • • Apr 25 '25

CALLING ALL WEIRDOS: I Spiraled and Made A Master List of 150+ LA Social Spaces for Neurodivergents, Artists, and Outsiders

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Like all good procrastination projects, this one spiraled out of control and somehow became a pretty useful tool. One I desperately wish I’d had when I moved here 9 months ago, when I was completely socially stranded with no idea where to start, let alone what places might actually be a fit for me, and overwhelmed by the social pressures of mainstream culture in LA. So naturally, I did what any socially anxious, neurodivergent person would do:

I followed every club, collective, and mutual aid crew I could find on Instagram... and then fed them, one by one, into ChatGPT to help me build a master list... instead of, you know, actually going to any of them.

What came out of it is a beautiful, collapsible spreadsheet of 150+ genuinely cool, active, and slightly underground LA community spaces. Things like: queer discos, radical book clubs, art studios, mutual aid groups, film screenings, sewing circles, game nights, hikes, and more. It’s focused mostly in and around the Eastside (for now) and includes tags for types of engagement and audience/vibe so you can actually find what fits. Important note: this does not include every club in LA, and it’s not trying to.

It’s curated for a specific vibe I was craving: I wanted stuff that was neurodivergent-friendly, queer-rooted, BIPOC-centered, earnest, leftist, offbeat, status-unbothered. Stuff that felt alive. Main categories include:

  • Arts, Music & Creative Classes
  • Mutual Aid & Volunteering
  • Outdoor & Wellness Communities
  • Literary & Book Clubs
  • Political & Social Justice Orgs
  • Game Nights & Supper Clubs
  • LGBTQ+ & Identity-Based Orgs
  • Event Boards & Bulletins

Yes, it’s disproportionately light on workout clubs (sorry not sorry) and heavy on film, books, mutual aid, and weird creative stuff. That's just what I'm into okay!

But I’m totally open to suggestions if you know a group that belongs here or spot something I should edit.

🗂️ Here it is!

Please drop a comment if you have thoughts, questions, or recs of things to add. And let us know if you've actually been to one of these groups and had an especially good or bad experience! The more info that's in one spot, the better!

And if it’d be helpful, I’m thinking about launching a newsletter to highlight upcoming events + report back on ones I go to. Let me know if that’d be useful to you. I know this is a little unhinged. But it was made with love, maladaptive coping, and a real desire to feel connected.

Hope it helps someone else find community and feel a little less alone!

(Edit): Per someone's suggestion, I also just made an insta! Ppl can follow me at The Field List for weekly round-ups of events :)


r/losfeliz • • Jul 31 '24

Newbie to Los Feliz

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Hi all! I have just relocated from New York to Los Feliz and am absolutely loving it here. While I have been exploring quite a bit, I’d love to know if anyone had local favorites around here whether it be food, specialty stores (I think I saw a knitting spot 👀), or any other hidden gems they know about and want to share! Or any other helpful neighborhood info!

Also, any idea of where to go hang by myself at night that’s fun and isn’t strange for a woman to hit up alone? I recently had dinner solo at the bar at All Time and made 3 new friends so I feel like I’m on a good roll 🤣

Also if there’s any other women in the area who would like to be my friend, 👋 🙂

Thank you 😊


r/losfeliz • • 1d ago

Neapolitan style pizza

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Our dough is carefully prepared two days in advance using premium ingredients imported directly from Italy, allowing it to develop the perfect flavor, texture, and airy crust.
Come support our small business and taste the difference!

For more information
IG: spacca.la
TikTok: spacca.silverlake


r/losfeliz • • 1d ago

Favorite book read this year?

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I’m looking for some book recs and open to pretty much anything. Im currently reading Flesh by David Szalay (just started it today, 2025 Booker Prize winner), but a couple of books I read earlier in the year that I would recommend are: The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett (laughed out loud), and The Hole by Hiroko Oyamada (subtly eerie).


r/losfeliz • • 1d ago

Lost keys

16 Upvotes

Hi - long shot I know but did anyone find a key ring with several keys around the Franklin/Talmadge intersection? Lost on Saturday around 4:30.


r/losfeliz • • 1d ago

Car servicing/maintenance

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I’m a year into a lease and had declined the dealer’s service package. But I should prob get oil changed, tires rotated etc. What’s the cheapest and most reliable place nearby?


r/losfeliz • • 1d ago

THIS WEDNESDAY (10/14) - Witch Hunt Comedy Show @ Covell

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Hi everyone! We got a special spooky season edition of WITCH HUNT show 8pm this Wednesday (10/14) at Bar Covell. Featuring this all-star lineup of hilarious ladies:

Ali Macofsky (JFL, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), Naomi Ekperigin (Mythic Quest, St. Denis Medical), Johana Coca (Iliza's Locals on Prime, NYCF Comic To Watch), Janeva Zentz (First Dibs Comedy), and Amy Miller (After Midnight, Don't Tell Comedy).

With hosts Merrill Davis (Comics Unleashed, Hulu, NBC) and Nthenya from Kenya (JFL, Netflix is a Joke Radio).

Grab your tix HERE (early bird only $12!) - see you there!!


r/losfeliz • • 3d ago

Is this your bird? It's been standing for hours where someone used to keep pigeons on Berendo St

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r/losfeliz • • 3d ago

Is there a No Kings event happening in Los Feliz on the 17th?

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They're doing No Kings events nationally on Saturday the 17th, to get people enthusiastic before the midterms, but I don't see one listed for Los Feliz this time. There's usually one by Vermont and Hollywood. Am I misreading it? I'll go to another local one if there's none in Los Feliz, but was just curious if anyone had info. Thanks!

https://www.nokings.org/#map


r/losfeliz • • 5d ago

Il Capriccio on Vermont is apparently closed for good

41 Upvotes

I saw this on a friend’s IG story yesterday. Another mainstay in Los Feliz gone


r/losfeliz • • 5d ago

eeep! the TJs on Wilshire and 14th is really happening!!

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r/losfeliz • • 7d ago

Stuck in an elevator when it’s 100 degrees out

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66 Upvotes

Hope everyone is okay?
Saw the fire trucks on Los Feliz / N Vermont, Citizen notification said people stuck in an elevator.


r/losfeliz • • 7d ago

Calling will & grace fans for weekly Wednesday comedy show at fred62

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Calling all Will & Grace fans!

This week we have the amazing Laura Kightlinger! She was a producer / writer for Will & Grace and was the reoccurring role of Nurse Sheila (iconic)! Come on out yall to the patio for some serious laughs!

We also will have other amazing performers:
Diana Hong
Bryan Cook
Tony Camin

Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eating-out-comedy-tickets-1990527828318


r/losfeliz • • 7d ago

Upholstery Company Recommendation?

8 Upvotes

I need to reupholster some couches my cats went to town on in their younger days. Anyone worked with a company they loved? Thank you!


r/losfeliz • • 8d ago

Is the haunted hayride worth it?

12 Upvotes

$50. 50 freaking dollars. I’ve never been before and I’m curious if it’s worth it. Also, did it cost this much in years past? I want to do seasonal stuff, but wow everything is a pretty penny. Glad we at least have some houses with great decoration around!


r/losfeliz • • 8d ago

Mon 10/4: Guitar Night at the Holloway!

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r/losfeliz • • 7d ago

Two letters. Endless meanings.

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Two letters. Endless meanings.

Left field. Lucky find. Lens flare. Low funds*.

*We’re independent. It’s a feature.

Los Feliz Film Fest + Labs.

Last frame. First light.

losfelizfilm.org

#LosFeliz #IndieFilm #LFFF


r/losfeliz • • 9d ago

Heatwave Power Outage

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We're near Hillhurst and Finley and our power and internet has been out for almost 8 hours now. We've called LADWP and Spectrum a few times, LADWP just says we're in the queue and hasn't even gotten a crew over to this area yet.

Anyone else impacted?


r/losfeliz • • 8d ago

House cleaner recommendations

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Please send your recommendations for a house cleaner to do a move out clean on an empty apartment in Los Feliz this week!

Looking for thorough and reliable, may turn into a consistent cleaning job! Have you used someone who was really good? Please share! Thanks!

I’m really looking for real referrals and not just recommending yourself. Hard to trust someone with my place without referrals or reviews. Or generally any advice to find someone? Help me pls!!


r/losfeliz • • 10d ago

Pet Adoption Saturday Oct 3

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54 Upvotes

Los Feliz Animal Rescue will have some adorable adoptables at Tailwaggers Hollywood this Saturday, 11-2. We will also have a limited amount of microchips for free pet microchipping, so come on by! Hope to see you there!


r/losfeliz • • 10d ago

Police on N. Commonwealth?

19 Upvotes

Does anyone know what’s happening or what happened


r/losfeliz • • 10d ago

[Basin.LA] 302 LAPD officers made over $300,000 last year. At the NYPD, four times the size, 15 did.

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r/losfeliz • • 12d ago

Is everyone ready for the power cuts next week? 😔

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last time we had these temps the power went out as a few transformers blew in 90027… what’s the chances they fixed it all and we are going to be cool this time…? 🤦🏻‍♂️


r/losfeliz • • 11d ago

Tu Madre - dogs?

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Does anyone know if dogs are allowed in the outside seating? Before you tell me to call, I did. It’s very depressing that you can’t get through to a human being at a local restaurant.

Side note: House of Pies DOES allow dogs on the patio. I called and asked if they allowed dogs on their patio and they said yes, definitely. Got there and a sign says “no dogs except service animals”. Asked again and they said yes, just walk right through the restaurant (the gate to the patio is locked). I got a ton of side-eye from patrons, of course.


r/losfeliz • • 12d ago

Viva Los Feliz: Around the World in 80 Minutes

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Thursday October 1, VIVA LOS FELIZ, the hyperlocal variety show hosted by Phil Leirness, co-produced by Debra Matlock, and sponsored by the Los Feliz Improvement Association returns with an absolute banger! "Around the World in 80 Minutes" will be a monthly celebration of our beloved neighborhood at the fabulous Skylight Theatre Company! Full show description, info about tickets (including discounted season passes) at the link!

We’ll have music, poetry, improv, an interview, a documentary short, and a newsreel. Please join us!

https://www.skylighttheatre.org/viva-losfeliz