BAICS is a monthly gathering in the Los Angeles area that

(1) Seeks to create a strong sense of community for spiritually-minded people who may not fit into the usual parameters of religion; (2) Stimulates the intellect and the curiosity as much as the spirit; and (3) Has ice cream!

Every third Sunday of the month, we gather at The Crystal Matrix. There is a short speaker, under the general heading of Woo, metaphysics, or spirituality, following the guidelines of

(1) is it interesting
(2) is it accessible, and
(3) is it useful.

People are encouraged, but not required, to discuss the presentation afterwards. Maybe while eating ice cream.

And we added a raffle, because winning, and presents.

Attire is more bunny slippers than velvet cloak.

October's Presentation: Hauntings

We want to include people who define themselves as: Pagan, Gnostic, OTO, Hermetic, Non-denominational Spiritual, Shaman, Ceremonialist, Metaphysical, Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (aka Pastafarians), Church of Starry Wisdom, Chaos Magician, Witches, Wizard, Hoodoo, Sorcerer, Earth Magic, Reiki Practitioner, Wicca, Strega, Feri, Gardnerian, Alchemist, Spiritualists, Toltec, Bon Po, Rosecrucian, Solitary Practitioner, Caanonite, Voudon, Santeria, Magi, Kitchen Witch, Hedge Witch, Kabbalist, Anthrosophist, Reclaiming, Indigo, Discordian, Niburian, and people who identify with the principles of their religion of choice without feeling like they fit into whatever mold that religion has given them.

And yes, the name is supposed to be humorous.

The Black Arts Ice Cream Social meets on the third Sunday of the month from 4:30 to 6:00pm. We ask for a $5 donation to help cover costs, and that gets you your first raffle ticket.

We’re always looking for donations of raffle prizes and ice cream, as well as volunteers to help out. Drop us a note!