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.

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!

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.

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

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 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!

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

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.

🎉 Join us in person to celebrate Wanderwell's amazing 1st anniversary! It’s been an epic year of adventures, and we want YOU to be part of the party. Expect good vibes, cool people, and plenty of fun. Don’t miss out on making memories with the Wanderwell crew. Come ready to make new friends, eat great food, and celebrate all the awesome journeys ahead!

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.

The Basics: How to Perform a Smoke Test

A common cause of poor running or failed SMOG tests is a leak in your engine's vacuum or intake system - and one of the best ways to find these leaks is a smoke test!

We'll help you jump into the world of smoke testing with this fun, hands-on session. We'll have a car mocked up with a leak for the class to find together and diagnose, as well as walking everyone through setting up the smoke machine and alternative tests to run.

Perfect for beginners looking to get hands-on experience and boost their testing skills. Join us for a fun evening of testing!

We’re bringing back one of our most legendary events: Le Mans-style go-kart racing at Go Kart World.

Here’s how it works: You’ll team up with another driver and take on a 1-hour endurance race packed with pit stops, driver swaps, and full-throttle strategy. It’s not just about speed—it’s about brains, timing, and keeping it together when the adrenaline’s pumping.

Expect friendly rivalries, chaotic pit lanes, and bragging rights that last way longer than the race. Whether you're gunning for the podium or just out to have a blast, this event always delivers.

All skill levels welcome—just bring the energy (and maybe a helmet if you’ve got one). Spots are limited and this one always fills up, so grab your teammate and lock it in.

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.

Get your ride ready for the road at our Bicycle Tune Up Night! Swing by with your bike and fix your squeaky brakes, adjust gears, or pump up those tires. It’s the perfect way to keep your wheels spinning smoothly and have some fun in the process. Bring your bike, a smile, and let's make your cycling game stronger together!

The Basics: Welding

Ever wanted to learn how to weld but didn’t know where to start? This class is for you. We’re creating a relaxed, supportive space where you can get hands-on with MIG welding and build confidence working with steel.

No prior experience? No problem. This beginner-friendly workshop is open to the public, and we’ll guide you through the fundamentals—safely, step by step. As a bonus, you’ll get to turn a real Porsche tow hook into a custom bottle opener and take it home with you.

Free for members. Open to the public for $20.

Come curious. Leave with sparks in your hair.

Come learn how to make tortillas, or show off your bomb masa skills at this member's event! You'll be making flour and corn tortillas under the guidance of our experts, starting from scratch before cooking up our tortillas and enjoying them with some fresh grilled tacos.

We have limited cooking spots, so sign up ASAP to get your spot!

A co-pilot is required for this event

Why are you making me bring a co-pilot? Because this rally has been set up as a game: part scavenger hunt, part bingo, part Monte Carlo special stage. So bring a passenger who has good eyes and is good under (very light) pressure. This rally is about urban exploration and hidden roads.

We'll be meeting on Sunday morning at the not-too-early time of 8am in Chinatown before heading out into the wilds of East LA, Chavez Ravine, Pasadena, and more. You and your passenger will be asked to keep an eye out for famous, quirky, ugly, or just convienent landmarks that define the part of Los Angeles that has so much history to tell.

At the end of the drive, we'll gather up at lunch to tally who collected the most points and give that team $1000. Or nothing. We haven't quite decided yet. Either way, you'll have a great Saturday morning!

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: Thursday, October 16th

Time: 6-9pm

RSVP below

The Basics: How to compression test your engine

Performing a compression test sounds very scary, but in reality it's as simple as following three steps. If you've ever changed your spark plugs (we held that class in 2025) then you're halfway there already!

In this hands-on class we'll take you through the full process of performing a full compression and leakdown test to determine the health of an engine and how to tell whether it is time for a rebuild.

We hope you join us for this fun night!

Free for members. Open to the public for $10.

We're going head-to-head this month with our first chili cook-off! Let's see who in the club makes the best bowl of red. All varieties of chili are welcome, as long as you think it's the best.

We have limited cooking spots and judging spots available, so sign up asap to get your spot!

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.

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, January 7th!

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.

One of The Wanderwell Society's longest-running events, this annual tour of the Christmas lights of Altadena and Pasadena is a great way to wrap up the year. As always, we'll be providing hot chocolate, a route guide to follow, and even a holidays playlist to complete the evening.

Join us as we caravan through multiple Christmas Tree lanes and neighborhoods, all from the comfort of your favorite car.

Let's round out the year with another go karting race, this time at the new K1 facility in Culver City.

Expect friendly rivalries, chaotic finishes, and bragging rights that last way longer than the race. Whether you're gunning for the podium or just out to have a blast, our go kart events always delivers.

All skill levels welcome—just bring the energy (and maybe a helmet if you’ve got one). Spots are limited and this one always fills up, so sign up now.

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.

Clear your calendars on Sunday Dec 14th for a Texas BBQ extravaganza put on by Cashmere Cowboys - including brisket, pulled pork, traditional sides, and cold drinks!

This dinner is open to everyone at $35 a plate, with all food and drink included. Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your enemies.

It's been a crazy first year for Wanderwell Venice, so we're going to celebrate the only way we know how - a grand party with the BBQ firing and the music pumping.

If you helped to build Wanderwell to what it is today, we want to see you there.
If you've never been to our Venice Workshop and have wanted to check us out, this would be a great time to do it.

We can't wait to see everyone, ugly sweater or no!

Join us for our regular F1 race watch parties, always held at 8am at the workshop using our state-of-the-art-available-at-Best-Buy projector.

We always serve snacks if someone else brings them, and there’s all the free water you can drink - and of course all the regular goodies in the shop fridge for you.

Enjoy the communal act of cheering and jeering our favorite teams together!

No RSVP necessary, just show up to the shop at 8am on race day.

Break out your drawing pad & pencil, because we're hosting another Cars & Art Sketch Night! Come join us for a fun evening of creativity & socializing at The Wanderwell Society's Venice Workshop!

Our hosts are Spiderverse and Marvel artist Cynthia Halley (@cynthiahalleyart), and automotive artist and designer Omar Rehman (@youknowitsomar). This is an un-instructed draw-along, but these (lovely) two experts will be on hand to doodle and encourage.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this event is perfect for everyone.

So Grab a drink, relax, and unleash your inner artist by sketching a car or two. No experience necessary, just bring a pen or pencil, good attitude, and a chair if you have one!

We've got coffe, tea, snacks, and fridge full of Jarritos (and more) ready to go for you.

Join us for our regular F1 race watch parties, always held at 8am at the workshop using our state-of-the-art-available-at-Best-Buy projector.

We always serve snacks if someone else brings them, and there’s all the free water you can drink - and of course all the regular goodies in the shop fridge for you.

Enjoy the communal act of cheering and jeering our favorite teams together!

No RSVP necessary, just show up to the shop at 8am on race day.