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MAW Events, short for "Motorized Animal Weekend", is a SoCal furry and anime social-events brand that runs two programming streams: evening 18+ themed raves with rotating named editions, and daytime car meet plus art market events under the "Motorized Animal Weekend" label. The organizer's Linktree describes the series as serving Orange and Los Angeles counties.
Note: This MAW is unrelated to Michigan Anthro Weekend, the inaugural 501(c)(3) Grand Rapids furcon launching October 2026; they share only the abbreviation.
Past themes include Skynet Industries Pt1 (inaugural circa 2024), Mighty Animals of the Wild West, Emo Night, Skynet Industries Pt2 / Y2K Furry Rave, and the Pajama Party Rave (Chiikawa-inspired). The WEREWOLF RAVE ran on Saturday, August 8, 2026, and has its own event guide. No later WEREWOLF RAVE date is currently listed on the organizer's Linktree.
Event listings have highlighted festival-style DJs, themed music, art markets, fursuit and cosplay programming, and food and drinks. Details vary by edition, so check the individual listing before attending.
The "Cars, Art & Hot Dogs" series includes daytime car meets and art-market programming. The documented 2026 editions include February and April 25.
Ticket prices, tiers, and payment procedures vary by edition. Use the current Eventbrite listing linked from the organizer's Linktree rather than relying on a past price or door policy.
Follow @MAW_events on Twitter, @maw_events on Instagram, or @maw-events.bsky.social on Bluesky for edition announcements. All links at linktr.ee/maw_. For corporate inquiries: [email protected].
The Compound by Dirt Dog is at 2909 Supply Ave, Commerce, CA 90040. The venue's official page lists free parking and wheelchair access. Check the individual event listing for current entry, bag-check, and re-entry instructions.
MAW Events launched circa 2024 with Skynet Industries Pt1 as the inaugural themed rave. The brand has since expanded into a two-stream operation with evening 18+ raves and daytime "Motorized Animal Weekend" car meet plus art-market events.
The organizer describes its raves as 18+. The WEREWOLF RAVE listing required attendees to be at least 18 and bring an accepted legal ID.
The two-stream format, with themed raves and a daytime car meet plus art-market series ("Motorized Animal Weekend") under the same brand.
No. Michigan Anthro Weekend (also abbreviated MAW) is a separate 501(c)(3) furcon launching October 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel. MAW Events is a SoCal furry rave + car meet brand. The two are unrelated; they share only the abbreviation.
There is no fixed cadence published for the combined program. Follow Bluesky or Linktree for the next edition announcement.
Check the specific Eventbrite listing linked from the organizer's Linktree. Prices, ticket tiers, and door procedures can change between editions.
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