First weekend of November, and the calendar’s not slowing down. Friday is classics under the antlers in Buena Park. Saturday stacks Italian bikes in the Arts District, a Malibu ride out to Thousand Oaks, the big San Clemente lot and a Veterans Day show in Tustin. Sunday goes British on Melrose, all-Chevy in Burbank and ends with a book-launch ride off La Brea. Here’s where we’d point the headlights across LA and OC this Nov 6–8.
Classics Under The Antlers
Fri, Nov 6 · 4–8 PM
Buena Park Elks Lodge #2046 · 7212 Melrose St, Buena Park, CA 90621
First-Friday classics night at the Buena Park Elks Lodge, running on the motto “if it runs, get it out and drive it.” Trophies, drawings, burgers and hot dogs, and it's free to show or just walk the lot.
Italian Motorcycle Gathering Day
Sat, Nov 7 · from 8:30 AM
Bike Shed Los Angeles · 1580 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Bike Shed LA's monthly Italian meet. Ducatis, Guzzis, MV Agustas, Aprilias, whatever's red and loud, parked out front of the Arts District clubhouse with coffee and breakfast inside.
Beachside Moto Club Group Ride
Sat, Nov 7 · meet 9 AM, kickstands up 10:30 AM
Blue Bottle Coffee Malibu · 23401 Civic Center Way Ste 2A, Malibu, CA 90265
Beachside Moto Club rolls from Blue Bottle in Malibu out to Tarantula Hill Brewing in Thousand Oaks. Everyone's welcome, first-timers included, but KSU is 10:30 sharp, so don't be the one still lacing boots.
South OC Cars and Coffee
Sat, Nov 7 · 9–11 AM
The Outlets at San Clemente · 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, San Clemente, CA 92672
The big one. Hundreds of cars every Saturday, from hypercars to rat rods to lifted trucks, rain or shine. No registration, free to roll in. No revving, no burnouts.
Tustin Veterans Day Car Show
Sat, Nov 7 · 10 AM–2 PM
Veterans Sports Park · 1645 Valencia Ave, Tustin, CA 92782
The City of Tustin's Veterans Day celebration brings a classic car show, a flag ceremony, live music, food trucks and a beer garden. Spectators just show up, but show cars need to pre-register with the city.
Cars & Crumpets
Sun, Nov 8 · 7:30–9:30 AM
Voodoo Doughnut · 7101 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Second-Sunday British car meet hosted by the Southern California MG Club. MGs, Triumphs, Minis, Jags and anything else from across the pond, plus doughnuts. Parking's tight, so expect overflow on Melrose and La Brea.
All Chevy Vintage Car Show
Sun, Nov 8 · 8 AM–3:30 PM
Community Chevrolet · 200 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91502
The 25th annual all-Chevy show with the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, packing 120-plus classic Chevys from every era into the dealership lot. VCCA judging, trophies, a Hot Wheels track and Tommy's burgers.
AETHER Motorcycle Life Group Ride
Sun, Nov 8 · meet 9 AM
AETHER Los Angeles · 149 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
AETHER teams up with Eric Hendrikx, author of the new book Motorcycle Life, for a ride on some of his favorite SoCal twisties. Coffee and pastries at the La Brea store first, then kickstands up.
Plans change, so check with the host before you roll out. Catch you out there, and follow @midnightdriveline on Instagram for more.