Love, Peace & Spades Game Night at The Nursery Garden

Love, Peace & Spades is coming to The Nursery Garden for a Black College Game Night on Friday, October 9, 2026. If you are looking for things to do in Los Angeles that do not involve a velvet rope or a bottle minimum, a table of card players and a deck of cards is a good place to start.

When: Friday, October 9, 2026 (check the listing for the exact start time) Where: The Nursery Garden, Los Angeles Tickets and details: Through the event listing linked below

What to expect

Love, Peace & Spades is a Los Angeles community group built around the games many Black families grew up with: spades, bid whist, tonk and dominoes. Its game nights have drawn thousands of players across the city, and the format is welcoming whether you play every Sunday or have not touched a hand since a cousin taught you at a cookout.

This edition leans into the college theme. Expect a night shaped by HBCU pride, the rivalries, the school colors and the table talk that comes with them. Spades is a partnership game, so you will want to show up with a partner or be ready to find one at the table. Teaching is part of the group's approach, so beginners are not left to fend for themselves.

Why a garden venue works

Game nights usually live in bars, hotel lobbies and living rooms. An outdoor, plant-filled setting like The Nursery Garden changes the mood. It suits a long evening of slow rounds, loud trash talk and friends drifting between tables. It is a fresh take on LA nightlife for people who would rather play than shout over a speaker.

Practical info

The listing page did not load cleanly when we checked, so we could not confirm the ticket price, the start time or the street address. Check the event page before you go, and read the details on admission and capacity there. Bring a partner, a competitive streak and a jacket, since evenings outside can cool down quickly in October.

Parking and rideshare options vary by location, so look up the venue address on the listing and plan your arrival ahead of time. If you are building a plan around LA events this weekend or next, this one is worth putting on the calendar early, since community game nights tend to fill up.

For more ideas, browse our nightlife events and the Los Angeles neighborhood page.