Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 2:30 AM - 5:30 AM · Jim + James, East Hollywood, Los Angeles
Gay speed dating event at Jim + James where attendees meet and date 20 guys in person over the course of the night. A break from swiping apps for face-to-face connections in East Hollywood.
Card decks at every table, a VHS loop of old flicks on a tiny TV, and a Southern‑comfort pop‑up menu that’s unapologetically craveable. This spot feels like someone transplanted your coolest grandparent’s home and swapped whiskey for Negronis. Sunflower‑wood tables spill into a leafy patio where game nights are routine and slow Sunday brunches stretch into the afternoon. Natural wines, craft beers, sidecars and Gibsons with pickled sea‑beans keep the buzz mellow but lingering. It’s the kind of place that insists you stay long enough to discover the chicken‑fried mushrooms or gravy‑smothered fries. But no pressure, just that kind of welcome that makes you feel like you belong.
Sharp cheddar blended with roasted pimentos, served with crackers. A simple Southern staple
Peppery, shaggy-crusted fried chicken served in a tin bowl. A Southern bar snack done right.
Gin, dry vermouth, pickled onion. Classic Gibson.
Shrimp in tomato-based Creole sauce with rice. Louisiana-style.
Oyster mushrooms in rich gravy. Earthy and warming.