OUR EXPERIENCES
The Narrative LA · South Los Angeles
Events & Booking
Browse our offerings. Click the calendar to book your spot.
Welcome to LA Mixer | June 13th
New city. New connections. One room. An intentional gathering bridging the gap between LA natives and transplants. Real resources. Real connections. One community.
Every attendee gets 2 to 3 minutes to introduce themselves. Then the room decides. LA natives will select their transplant to adopt, mentor, and plug into this city the right way.
What's Included
- Adopt a Transplant matchmaking
- Real resources from LA natives
- Light refreshments and crafts
- Tea poured by @PourTeaLA
- Games and painting
Bring Your Vinyl. Own the Mic. | 2nd & Last Thursday
Bring the record that means something to you. Place it on the turntable. Sing your heart out in an intimate, judgment-free space where music lovers gather to celebrate the classics and discover new favorites.
All you need to bring is yourself, a vinyl record, and a song that speaks to you.
What's Included
- Vinyl player and microphone setup
- Intimate performance space designed for vulnerability
- Premium wine and non-alcoholic beverages
- Light bites and refreshments
- Judgment-free community of music lovers
The J. Alphonse Experience & Friends | June 27th
There are events you go to. Then there are nights that find you. A live sonic gathering led by actor, musician, and creative force J. Alphonse Nicholson (@j_fonz), known for P-Valley (STARZ), Lanterns (HBO), and Self Made (Netflix), blending drums, storytelling, and soul into one immersive evening.
Three rooms activated. Surprise guests. Two sessions available. Come prepared to feel something.
What's Included
- Live performance by J. Alphonse Nicholson & Friends, surprise guests
- Painting with @paintitoff
- Games in the Creators Lab
- Tea by @PourTeaLA
- Wine by @OffhandWineBar
- @Blkcrust on site (additional fee applies)
- Shopping with @righton59th
- Infused offerings by @BallFamilyFarms (Session 2 only)
Guac & Gogh | Tue, Fri & Sat
Paint under the stars on the porch and sidewalk at The Narrative LA. Unguided. Unfiltered. Outdoors. All canvases come pre-drawn and ready to paint. No experience necessary. Just show up and create. Note: Guac & Gogh is a porch and sidewalk experience only. Painting does not take place inside the tea room. Pour Tea LA offers complimentary basic painting inside — pre-drawn paint kits are exclusively a Guac & Gogh experience.
Tacos available for purchase on site on Tuesdays. Fridays and Saturdays are BYOF. Custom @PaintItOff designs available for an additional fee. Email events@paintitoff.org at least 3 days before your chosen date with your photo or design inspiration.
What's Included
- Pre-drawn 16x20 canvas (1 design included · custom designs additional fee)
- Brush set — small, medium, large
- Protective apron
- Disposable table easel
- 7 to 10 paint colors
- Wine, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Light bites and guacamole
- Tacos available for purchase (Tuesdays only)
- BYOF — Bring Your Own Food (Fridays & Saturdays)
* Please check the calendar to see when we are closed for private events.
Pour Tea LA | Wed, Fri & Sat
Our members-only tea lounge is a sanctuary for those seeking intentional rest, meaningful connection, and the transformative power of ritual. Join us Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday for curated tea experiences designed to slow your world down.
Friday nights become The Reading Room, an after hours book club where tea, wine, and good company set the tone. Bring a book. Stay a while. Note: The Reading Room is subject to closure for private events — check the calendar before booking.
What's Included
- Curated tea selection from global origins
- Proper tea service and brewing guidance
- Wine, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Light refreshments and small bites
- Comfortable lounge seating in a plant-filled space
- Wellness-focused environment
* Please check the calendar to see when we are closed for private events.