Four people hiking on a trail overlooking the ocean with the city below, during sunset or sunrise.

EVENTS & PROGRAMMING

WE do the planning. You just show up.

Nothing beats hanging out in person.

We host a variety of social events each month in Los Angeles and Chicago, all designed to help you build meaningful friendships without having to plan your social life yourself.

Every experience is hosted and solo-friendly by design. You can show up alone and immediately feel welcomed, introduced, and included.

Most events are members-only, which means you get exclusive access to a vetted community plus consistent opportunities to see familiar faces again. That’s what builds real friendships…shared experiences and frequency over time.

All in-person events take place in Los Angeles and Chicago. Expansion into other cities coming soon.

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Group of friends enjoying a boat ride on the water, some sitting and some standing, with a city skyline and mountains in the background.

Most events are for members only but you're invited to our featured events below

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Most events are for members only but you're invited to our featured events below 〰️

PARALLEL PROGRAMMING

Dinners, brunches, happy hours, beach walks, picnics, wine tastings, pickleball and a variety of hobby-based experiences, organized across LA and Chicago, every week. And no planning required on your end.

Weekly Social Experiences

Connect with other members through small, recurring gatherings built around shared interests and hobbies like reading, travel, crafting and more. Structured. Intimate. Connection over shared interests.

PARALLEL CIRCLES

A conversation series for members who want to connect and talk honestly about real life stuff with others who get it. PARALLEL provides the light structure to create opportunities for understanding, support, trust, and belonging. We’re building next level depth…the kind that doesn't happen at a happy hour.

PARALLEL COMMONS

Fully-produced, curated, special experiences that gather the whole PARALLEL community together. Immersive, branded, and unlike anything else on your social calendar.

exclusive events

In addition to all the official PARALLEL events on the monthly calendar, our members organize spontaneous hangouts, hobby meetups, and casual plans using the PARALLEL member app. That’s community in action. There’s always something to do, every week.

MEMBER-LED EVENTS

HIGHLIGHTS OF PAST EVENTS

  • A promotional poster for a group hike to Switzer Falls in Angeles National Forest, east of Pasadena, scheduled for Sunday, October 20. The poster features an image of people hiking near a waterfall in a mountainous area.
  • Collage of images with baked bagels, a puppy licking a bagel, a sandwich with melted cheese, a person holding a container of ice cream, and a bagel with cucumber slices and pink pickled onions, centered with event details for 'Barks & Bagels' on Sunday, Nov 3.
  • Poster advertising an art exhibition and reception featuring Mike Han, scheduled for Saturday, November 16. The poster includes an image of a black and pink sports car and a photo of Mike Han smiling with his arms crossed, standing in front of an abstract black-and-white background.
  • People enjoying Korean BBQ dinner and karaoke night at a Korean restaurant on Saturday, December 7 in Koreatown.
  • Invitation to a holiday party with a large group of people, Christmas tree, and festive decorations.
  • Poster promoting Goals & Golden Hour Picnic at Palisades Park on Saturday, January 4, at Santa Monica Beach, encouraging reconnecting, sharing holiday stories, and reflecting on goals for 2025, with a background of palm trees and a seaside view.
  • Poster advertising dinner and entertainment at the Magic Castle, a famous castle-like building in Hollywood, scheduled for Thursday, January 30.
  • An invitation to join the Find Your Five Dinner Series in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 5, featuring a top-rated restaurant with a dish shown on a white plate. The background is blue with yellow and white text, and a connect to a restaurant review from Michelin Guide.
  • Poster for a matcha workshop event at Bonsai Coffee Bar in West LA on Saturday, February 8 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, featuring an image of matcha cups and text describing the event.
  • Event poster for a book talk featuring author Dr. Jay Zigmont about his book "The Childfree Guide to Life and Money." The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at Zibby's Bookshop in Santa Monica.
  • Flyer announcing the Parallel Launch Party event at West LA on Saturday, March 1, from 8 pm to 10:30 pm, with capacity limits and RSVP closure details at the top.
  • A promotional poster for 'The Art of the Pour,' an exclusive Tuscan wine school event at The Cellar in Beverly Hills, scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The poster features a wine decanter pouring wine into a glass, with event details and branding.
  • Poster advertising 'Weekend in Big Bear' from March 7-9 with silhouettes of skiers and a ski lift over snowy mountains at sunset.
  • Flyer for a pickleball social event in Santa Monica on Sunday, April 6, featuring beginner and experienced courts.
  • Event poster for a comedy show called 'The Missed Connection, Tabling Kids' featuring a large vintage microphone illustration, with details including date, time, location, and doors opening info.
  • A large crowd of runners at the start of a race called Diplo's Run Club, with an inflatable arch and palm trees in the background. In the foreground, a DJ with a jersey labeled "Diplo 78" is playing music. Text overlay states "Run with the Parallel Crew, Sunday, October 12."
  • Street scene with Japanese paper lanterns hanging above, trees, and shops on either side.
  • An outdoor scene at Mission Beach in San Diego, with people walking, biking, and sitting along the beach. Overlay text announces a parallel pop-up event with coffee and beach walk on Sunday, November 9.

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