Angelinos are known around the world as friendly and accepting people, and the city offers plenty of networking events from meetups and workshops to happy hours. Try meetups like Momentus or Network After Work to meet like-minded folks in the tech space. Built In LA, an online community for startups and tech companies, is a great resource for jobs, news and events. KoreaTown Run Club is a growing network of runners and community leaders in the downtown core, and there are many hiking groups for getting out to explore nature. The city’s coffee shops are brimming with creatives, and bustling neighborhoods such as Santa Monica, Echo Park, Silverlake and Atwater Village lay claim to some of the nation’s most eclectic farmers markets. The nightlife in West Hollywood and Venice Beach is a surefire way to meet new people, and popular bars in the city center include Bru Haus, The Library Bar, and The Bigfoot Lounge. Sofar Sounds is a concert series that organizes intimate gigs in LA.