From desert dunes to open seas, we’ve racked up miles, stories, and great memories in every time zone.
Here’s what’s coming up next:
Craigslist Cup Safety Inspection
***MANDATORY FOR ALL TEAMS*** Bring your Craigslist car in for a safety inspection to make sure you're not going to die during the rally.
One member of the team must be present with the car to make excuses and plead with the judges.
Failure to get a safety sign-off will result in disqualification and being un-invited to the rally.
Interested in participating in the Craigslist Cup? Here are the details: https://shorturl.at/RjTSy
The Basics: Brake Bleeding
Learn how to check your brake fluid, bleed the system, and perform a full brake fluid flush at this month's Wanderwell Basics class. You'll learn everything there is to know about your brake fluid.
This hands-on class will include expert instructors and a live demonstration as we go step-by-step through the process. Even if you've never changed a tire, we'll show you how to do this job with confidence.
Craigslist Cup Rally
This rally is for Wanderwell Members only. So join us already!
Ever wanted to do a Top Gear-style challenge in a cheap car? Do you like Type-2 Fun? Do you know how to patch a radiator hose with bubble gum and guano?
Well we have the event for you! Join us for our biggest event of the year, where we go destroy some cars in the desert and have fun along the way.
We're keeping the details a secret until you arrive, but here's the gist:
Step 1 - Create a team from one (you lone wolf) up to four people.
Step 2 - Buy a car for less than the Police Auction maximum ($3625).
(Here's a list of all LA impound auctions, and you know where Craigslist and Marketplace are)
Step 3 - Meet us in the desert for a series of surprise challenges and tasks over the weekend from the 28th-30th.
Step 4 - Party at the hotel!
You don't need an offroad car or anything special. Just cheap, cheerful, and disposable.
You will sweat, swear, and most likely curse our mothers, but you will remember this forever.
The full (and ever-changing) rules can be found here:
THE RULES
Hotels and meals are not included in the ticket price, but we'll keep those reasonably cheap. After all, it's Palm Springs in August. Hotel block details will be shared with those who sign up.
Each team member will need to sign up here individually
Malibu Cruise (Short Version)
Let's drive Malibu all morning!
This is our monthly short drive that's more about relaxing and grabbing a coffee than hitting apexes. Come chill with us and start your weekend.
Route and meetup details provided to RSVPs
August Oil Change Night
Wrench. Hang. Repeat.
You know the deal—bring your car, fresh oil, and a filter, and get ready to wrench with the crew. Whether it’s your first time changing oil or your hundredth, we’ve got the space, tools, and good company to make it fun.
Not changing your oil? No problem. Swing by anyway for the cars, beer, good food, and great people.
This has become our biggest event each month—a chill night where car people connect, learn, and lend a hand. It’s the perfect way to get involved, whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just starting to turn your own wrenches.
👋 New here?
Don’t be shy—someone’s always happy to show you the ropes. We’ve got a community that welcomes all skill levels, makes, and models.
🛠️ DIY spirit. Shared tools. Good vibes.
Craigslist Cup Lift Party
As the Craigslist Cup draws closer, it's time to see just how ruined the competitors are. Or at least their cars.
All competing cars will be able to get on the Workshop lift for an in-depth inspection by the teams and a headstart safety inspection by the Wanderwell Team.
Come for the free advice, stay for the shittalking. Public welcome.
Interested in the Craiglist Cup? There's still time to enter. Full details here: https://shorturl.at/RjTSy
Craigslist Cup Car Reveal Night
The rally is getting closer to kicking off, and this week we'll be showcasing some of the cheap rides our members have bought to take on the event.
Come kick the tires (or the door) of your fellow competitors' rides, defend your choice, and scope out the competition! Public welcome.
Interested in the event? Full details on the rally are here: https://shorturl.at/RjTSy
Malibu Cruise (Long Version)
Let's drive Malibu all morning!
This is our monthly long drive going to 10am, so fuel up and get ready to hit ALL the canyons.
Route and meetup details provided to RSVPs
Craigslist Cup Kickoff Party
Our Craigslist Cup rally is at the end of this month, so let's kick off this event with a classic Wanderwell Party.
Come meet the other competitors, find yourself a team, speculate on the rally route, or just enjoy a fun night with all of us.
We'll be grilling sausages, so come hungry! Open to the public.
Interested in the Craigslist Cup? Here are all the details: https://shorturl.at/RjTSy
5-Series Car Show
SoCal Vintage BMW is hosting a car show for all the 5-series (and others) out there. Bring any car you’ve got, but the big beemers will have center stage on this one.
Motorcycle Ride
Let's hit the canyons this Saturday morning for a classic Malibu cruise.
Bring out any two-wheel steed you have and carve some corners with us and our members. Route details will be sent out the day before to RSVPs.
July Oil Change Night
Wrench. Hang. Repeat.
You know the deal—bring your car, fresh oil, and a filter, and get ready to wrench with the crew. Whether it’s your first time changing oil or your hundredth, we’ve got the space, tools, and good company to make it fun.
Not changing your oil? No problem. Swing by anyway for the cars, beer, good food, and great people.
This has become our biggest event each month—a chill night where car people connect, learn, and lend a hand. It’s the perfect way to get involved, whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just starting to turn your own wrenches.
👋 New here?
Don’t be shy—someone’s always happy to show you the ropes. We’ve got a community that welcomes all skill levels, makes, and models.
🛠️ DIY spirit. Shared tools. Good vibes.
Member's Poker Night
Let's see what ya got! Texas Hold'Em is the game, $100 is the buy in. Winner at each table at 9pm gets the pot.
The Basics: Sandblasting
We got a new piece of equipement, so let's learn how to use it! We'll take you through how to use our new sandblasting cabinet and show you how to properly and safely clearn your projects. It's gonna be a BLAST...
Member's Potluck Party
Come unload all your extra food, drink, and fireworks from the 4th! We'll be partying at the Workshop with our favorite dishes from the 4th, the music pumping, and good vibes all around!
July Public Happy Hour
Life moves fast in LA — but it’s always worth slowing down to catch up with your people. We’re hosting a Wanderwell Happy Hour at the shop on Wednesday, April 1st! No joke.
This is our chance to kick back, hang out with fellow members, meet new faces, and reconnect with ones you haven’t seen in a while. It’s a casual evening to just chill, talk cars (or don’t), and enjoy good vibes with good people.
Been meaning to bring a friend or family member to an event? This is the one.
No RSVP needed, your smile is enough to get you in this door.
Vino Y Vinyl Party
We're hosting the Vino Y Vinyl crew this month for one of their epic parties. You can expect a host of natural wines, live music, hot food, and a DJ flipping through stacks of records to keep the night feeling right.
Wash off your grease and join the beautiful people for a night of dancing, drinking, and fun at your favorite Venice workshop.
Member's Pie Contest
This is the big one.
The bake-off to end all bake-offs. Your pie vs the world. And we want everyone in for this one.
Bake your best pie - fruit, savory, whatever - and we'll have a great night sharing and comparing.
We've been looking forward to this all year, and a few surprises planned to make this one unforgettable...
Location: Wanderwell Venice
Date: Thursday, June 25th
Time: 7pm - 9pm
RSVP Below
Pikes Peak
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), presented by Gran Turismo, also known as The Race to the Clouds, is an invitational automobile hill climb to the summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain in Colorado, USA.
June Oil Change Night
Wrench. Hang. Repeat.
You know the deal—bring your car, fresh oil, and a filter, and get ready to wrench with the crew. Whether it’s your first time changing oil or your hundredth, we’ve got the space, tools, and good company to make it fun.
Not changing your oil? No problem. Swing by anyway for the cars, beer, good food, and great people.
This has become our biggest event each month—a chill night where car people connect, learn, and lend a hand. It’s the perfect way to get involved, whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just starting to turn your own wrenches.
👋 New here?
Don’t be shy—someone’s always happy to show you the ropes. We’ve got a community that welcomes all skill levels, makes, and models.
🛠️ DIY spirit. Shared tools. Good vibes.
The Basics: Carburetor Tuning
Got a carburetored car that just won't run right? Been struggling to tell emulsion tubes from pilot jets? We've got you covered with this month's Basics class!
Come learn how carbs work, how to tune them on your car for the best running, and how to keep on top of them so they stay sweet for miles to come.
Open to the public.
Public Happy Hour
Life moves fast in LA — but it’s always worth slowing down to catch up with your people. We’re hosting a Wanderwell Happy Hour at the shop on Wednesday, April 1st! No joke.
This is our chance to kick back, hang out with fellow members, meet new faces, and reconnect with ones you haven’t seen in a while. It’s a casual evening to just chill, talk cars (or don’t), and enjoy good vibes with good people.
Been meaning to bring a friend or family member to an event? This is the one.
No RSVP needed, your smile is enough to get you in this door.
Velocity Invitational
America's greatest car culture event returns from May 29-31, 2026!
A bucket-list celebration of motorsport and car culture, where historic race cars mix with cutting-edge hypercars, concours classics, radical drift whips, and so much more. All presented up-close-and-personal with no velvet ropes to hold you back.
May Oil Change Night
Wrench. Hang. Repeat.
You know the deal—bring your car, fresh oil, and a filter, and get ready to wrench with the crew. Whether it’s your first time changing oil or your hundredth, we’ve got the space, tools, and good company to make it fun.
Not changing your oil? No problem. Swing by anyway for the cars, beer, good food, and great people.
This has become our biggest event each month—a chill night where car people connect, learn, and lend a hand. It’s the perfect way to get involved, whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just starting to turn your own wrenches.
👋 New here?
Don’t be shy—someone’s always happy to show you the ropes. We’ve got a community that welcomes all skill levels, makes, and models.
🛠️ DIY spirit. Shared tools. Good vibes.
The Basics: Headlight Restoration
Faded, yellowed headlights can make even the nicest car look old and neglected—not to mention reduce visibility at night. The good news? You don’t need to replace them.
Join us for a hands-on class where you’ll learn how to restore your headlights like a pro. This simple DIY skill can completely transform your car’s appearance—and save you money.
🔧 What You’ll Learn:
Why headlights fade and how to prevent it
Step-by-step restoration techniques
What tools and products to use
How to keep them crystal clear for the long haul
👥 Who It's For:
Car lovers who want to keep their ride looking sharp
Beginners who’ve never done this before
Anyone who wants to stop paying for overpriced restorations
This class is open to both members and non-members. Bring a friend
Spots are limited, so RSVP here soon. Let’s bring those headlights back to life!
Sumo Rally
It's that time of year again! We're headed out on one of our most unique events this Saturday, May 9th! Come enjoy brunch, spectacular roads and scenery, and the largest sumo tournament in North America!
We've been going to the USA Sumo Open for 10 years now and it has never been a disappointment. Wrestlers from Japan, Mongolia, Russia, Egypt, Brazil, and right here in the USA compete in 150 back-to-back bouts to be crowned champion. We promise you'll be a sumo convert aftert this event.
The day will also include a fabulous modern Japenese brunch in Hermosa, cruising along the beach and Palos Verdes canyon roads, and of course the Sumo championship.
Workshop Open House
We’re opening up the Workshop for a night of grilled food, cold drinks, and good hangs. Whether you’re a member or just curious about the space, come kick back, meet some great folks, and enjoy a fun evening in the garage.
Check out our DIY garage space in the heart of Venice, meet our current members, and raid our fridge - what's not to like?
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and we’ll see you there.
Location: Wanderwell HQ
Date: Wednesday, May 6th
Time: 6-9pm
RSVP below
Member's Salsa Cook-Off
We're going head-to-head this month with our first salsa cook-off! Let's see who in the club makes the best bowl of salsa. All varieties of salsa are welcome, as long as you think it's the best.
We have limited preparing spots and judging spots available, so sign up ASAP to get your spot!
Long Beach Rally
Long Beach is home to countless hidden gems and unusual sights, so it's about time we headed back down there to check them out! This month's rally will take us through the Palos Verdes Penninsula's twisy roads, across the port of Los Angeles, and finally into old Long Beach for lunch.
This rally was designed by a previous Wanderwell rally participant (we're happy to help you design your own!) and along the way you'll see cultural icons, check out the oldest tattoo shop in America, and grab some killer food. What else do you want from a Saturday morning?
This is a shorter rally, and you won't need a co-pilot to search for clues or hidden sights - just a fun car and an open mind. So rustle those up and join us for this month's rally!
The Basics: Tire Repair
There are lots of screws and nails in these LA streets, and they always seem to find our tires. Well we're here to teach you what damage you can patch, how to patch, and how long a patch will last for.
This hands-on-class will take you through every step of patching a tire, so come ready to learn and to possibly get a little dirty.
This event is free for Wanderwell members
April Oil Change Night
Wrench. Hang. Repeat.
You know the deal—bring your car, fresh oil, and a filter, and get ready to wrench with the crew. Whether it’s your first time changing oil or your hundredth, we’ve got the space, tools, and good company to make it fun.
Not changing your oil? No problem. Swing by anyway for the cars, beer, good food, and great people.
This has become our biggest event each month—a chill night where car people connect, learn, and lend a hand. It’s the perfect way to get involved, whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just starting to turn your own wrenches.
👋 New here?
Don’t be shy—someone’s always happy to show you the ropes. We’ve got a community that welcomes all skill levels, makes, and models.
🛠️ DIY spirit. Shared tools. Good vibes.