From networking mixers to live comedy, soothing sound baths, and baseball under the lights — Monday in Southern California has something for everyone. The jewelry and gemstone industry hosts its 5th Annual Summer Soirée Mega Mixer in downtown L.A., comedians bring the laughs at Obsessed in Atwater Village, and the James Irvine Japanese Garden offers a restorative group sound bath in Little Tokyo. Meanwhile, the Angels kick off a three-game home series against the Reds in Anaheim, with country artist Steven Cade performing the National Anthem.
5th Annual Summer Soirée – Mega Mixer (Jewelry & Gemstone Industry)
Time: Monday, August 18, 2025 · 6:00–9:00 PM PDT
Place: Casa Ipanema, 501 S. Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (corner of the Biltmore Hotel). Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-summer-soiree-mega-mixer-tickets-1502015050449?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Southern California’s summer social for the trade brings together seven industry organizations—Diamond Club West Coast (DCWC), Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association (IDCA), Jewelers of America, Women’s Jewelry Association–Los Angeles, Armenian Jewellers Association (West Coast Chapter), Polygon, and the Jewelers 24 Karat Club of Southern California—for networking, hosted bites, and a cash bar. Members +1 guest are free with preregistration; door pricing is $35 (members) and $50 (non-members). QR code required for entry. Sponsored by Krainz Creations. Contact: DiamondClub.LA@gmail.com, (213) 623-1162
OBSESSED: A Comedy Show About Your Hyperfixations
Time: Monday, August 18, 2025 · 8:00–9:30 PM PDT
Place: Baby Battista @ Nico's Bottle Shop, 3111 Glendale Blvd #2, Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/obsessed-a-comedy-show-nicos-tickets-1497827555539
Comedians Nina Concepción and Katherine Bourne Taylor host this monthly comedy show that invites some of their funniest friends to unpack their biggest hyperfixations—without shame. This month’s lineup features Ashley Brooke Roberts, Madison Shepard, Anne Gregory & Rebekkah Johnson, Bradford Douglas, Julia Lechner, and Doriean Stevenson. Tickets are $10.
Sound Bath at the Garden of the Clear Stream (Seiryu-en)
Time: Mondays | July 14–September 8, 2025 — Group Sound Bath: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM; Garden Lounge: 12:00–1:30 PM
Place: James Irvine Japanese Garden (JACCC), 244 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Website: https://jaccc.org/events/sound-bath-at-the-garden-of-the-clear-stream/
Begin the week with a restorative group sound bath led by Iris Esmeralda in JACCC’s tranquil James Irvine Japanese Garden. Unwind to meditative instruments, then relax in the Garden Lounge with traditional Japanese refreshments and small bites available for purchase. Bring a yoga mat (limited rentals available). Dates run on select Mondays through September 8, 2025.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Cincinnati Reds – 3-Game Series
Time: Monday, August 18, 2025 · 6:38 PM PDT (Game 1 of 3)
Place: Angel Stadium, 2000 E Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806
Website: https://www.mlb.com/angels/schedule/2025-08
The Los Angeles Angels host the Cincinnati Reds for a three-game series kicking off Monday night in Anaheim. Game one will feature a special performance of the National Anthem by Nashville-based country artist and award-winning singer-songwriter Steven Cade, sponsored by SPIN (Serving People In Need). Don’t miss the action at Angel Stadium—tickets available now.
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