COFFEE &
CONNECTIONS
Coffee & Connections is a standing invitation to end your week with an energizing dose of human connection. Every Friday morning, Bahala hosts a casual hangout with coffee, bagels, and neighbors. It’s a screen-free, stress-free space where camaraderie is the main event, and good ideas flow as easily as the coffee.
Building Community has never been more stimulating!
Details
When: Every Friday from 10am - 1pm
Where: Colorado Center on the landing in front of Elabrew. 2425 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Why: Because coffee and bagels - and connection!
Parking: Three hours of validated parking in Colorado Center is included.
DON’t miss our Next MEeting!
Grab a cup of joe and strike up a chat with local organizers, small business owners, educators, artists, and fellow residents.
Locality is the only requirement. Because we’re talking about local issues, living within biking, driving, or bus/metro distance is ideal.
You’re more than welcome to come and go as you please - it’s drop-in :)
You never know when a casual conversation will turn into a creative breakthrough!
COME CURIOUS
Every meeting is guaranteed fresh and full of local flavor.
SHARE FREELY
Your idea didn’t make it into the agenda because there is no agenda!
If you’re ready to teach something, share a project, or pitch an idea, we’re your captive audience and incubator.
From software development and social services to education and local recreation, anything that goes with coffee belongs here.
Whatever it is you’re into, we’re probably all for it.
Be SurpriseD
No two Fridays are alike.
Guest speakers, pop-up workshops, and collaborative activities keep things fun. One week might spark a neighborhood initiative, another, a new friendship.
Who knew that sitting down over coffee could start a local movement!
Coffee & Connections is part of Bahala’s mission to manage information overload and build a more connected Santa Monica.
“Coffee & Connections fills my soul bucket every time! I leave feeling empowered and engaged civically and personally. I value connecting in our community dialogue and sharing experiences across all our sectors. It kicks off my weekend with joy!”
Have something worth sharing?
Take the mic as a Bahala Guest Workshop Leader! Run a lively 60-minute session (talk, demo, mini-lab… your call) for neighbors at Coffee & Connections, Civic Bites, or Gardening Club. We’ll hype you up with a blog feature, newsletter love, and IG collabs—and some sessions qualify for speaking fees.