skip the small talk

Skip the Small Talk

Thursday, April 24, 2025

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Talk about stuff that actually matters and make some real human connections :)

Truly LA

216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

EVENT START-END | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PT
CHECK-IN BEGINS | 6:45 pm PT
WHERE | Truly LA, 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (map)
AGE RANGE | 21+: While many folks who attend our events are in their 20s and 30s, all guests 21+ will be enthusiastically welcome! Please be sure to bring your government-issued ID, as this venue is 21+.
FOOD/DRINKS | The entire menu with food and alcoholic as well as nonalcoholic drinks will be available, with many allergy-friendly options.
PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | Street parking and garages available nearby.
ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER VENUE DETAILS | Wheelchair accessible, gender-affirming bathrooms available. For ASL and any other accommodations not listed, please see more info here.
COVID-19 PROCEDURES | Masking is optional, but recommended.

What’s It Like?

Hear from real attendees in the videos at the bottom of the page!

Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about?

Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Thursday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason.

We'll be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, we'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" We'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge.

There will be food and drinks for sale!

Check-in for this event will begin around 6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible.

Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety

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