2026 Waves Weekend West LA Networking Mixer
Can’t make it to Malibu to celebrate Waves Weekend on campus? Join us at Gin Rummy in Marina Del Rey for a memorable evening of connection, celebration, and community. Reconnect with fellow alumni, expand your professional network, and toast to our shared Pepperdine journey—all while enjoying delicious food, games, and music.
All Pepperdine graduate school alumni, faculty, staff, and current students are invited to attend.
What to Expect:
- Hosted taco bar and soft drinks, with a no-host bar
- Games
- Photobooth
Cost: $20 until Friday, October 9.
- Walk-in tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis at $25 each.
- Cancellations made after October 2 are non-refundable.
- Guests who sign-up after Friday, October 9 at 10:00 AM PT will need to create a nametag when arriving.
Parking & Transportation: Rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) are encouraged. For those driving, the following options are available.
- FREE OPTIONS: Street parking is available on surrounding streets. Please be mindful of posted parking restrictions and signs.
- Washington
- Abbot Kinney (West of venue across street)
- Garfield Ave (Off Abbot Kinney)
- Thatcher Ave (North of venue)
- Marr Street (South of venue)
- Howard Street (East of venue one street behind)
- PAID LOTS: Public parking lots are available on both sides of the venue. Parking is $25 for 2 hours or $30 for all day. Please scan the QR code at the lot to pay before leaving your vehicle. Parking fees are not included with your event ticket.
- Please note: Gin Rummy lots are reserved for vendors and key stakeholders
*Please note: Registration for this event does not include access to Waves Weekend in Malibu. Waves Weekend—West LA is a separate experience. If you'd like to join the celebration in Malibu, Oct. 9-11, click here for more information.
Age Requirements: 21+
Support the Alumni Endowed Scholarship Funds (Optional): You are invited to give an gift during the registration process that will go directly towards student scholarships at the school of your choosing. These scholarships will be awarded to students to assist them in funding their education at Pepperdine. The award is based on financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Assistance.
Details
When
October 9, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Where
Gin Rummy
822 Washington Blvd, Marina Del Rey, California, 90292, United States
Contact
Roberta Watson
roberta.watson@pepperdine.edu
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