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Trader Joe’s Lonely Hearts Club

Thu, Feb 12 7pm · San Francisco

108 Interested

Uncrustables Party

Next Sun 12pm · San Francisco

1132 Interested

Friends & Journaling

Tomorrow 12pm · Berkeley

2096 Interested

SF Photo Hike: Bridge to Burritos

Sat, Feb 21 11am · San Francisco

136 Interested

DRAG BRUNCH + GRAND OPENING

Sat, Jan 31 11am · San Francisco

195 Interested

San Francisco Happy Hour

Sat, Jan 31 6pm · San Francisco

112 Interested

Kaleido SF’s One Year Anniversary Party

Today 7:30pm · San Francisco

358 Interested

Artistica Creators Fest

February 14th to February 15th · San Francisco

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FOG Design and Art Tour

Tomorrow 12pm · San Francisco

FOG Design+Art is an important event for the Bay Area art ecosystem. Two pavilions at Fort Mason will be filled with art, collectors, and art enthusiasts. My goal is to help you navigate among 60 galleries, see the best the fair has to offer, and not feel overwhelmed. Please note: you are required to purchase your own ticket, and I will meet you inside the fair. Let’s experience art together!

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Poison Oak Land Issue 3+4 Launch Party

Tomorrow 12pm · Oakland

Hey everyone, doing a last-minute issue 3+4 release party at Understory on Saturday. It's supposed to be nice weather, which is why we did it Saturday instead of Sunday. We'll have beers and sparkling waters. Come celebrate the release of our biggest issue yet. 84 pages of East Bay cycling stories, trip reports, and essays. Swing by, grab a copy, say hi. Understory is a cool shop tucked into Temescal Alley with all sorts of awesome stuff worth browsing and/or buying. Hoping I can squeeze in some screen print shirts with the logo as well! Hope to see you there!

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Friends & Journaling

Tomorrow 12pm · Berkeley

A space made for making art, memories, and new friends. We’ll be providing journals and art supplies for anyone who needs them. The indoor space will be ticketed at $12, and you’re welcome to browse all outdoor vendors free of charge. Join us for a day of junk journaling, collages, painting, and open-ended art-making, where you’re invited to create alongside others. This is a freeform, community-centered studio session. You’re invited to bring your own materials, or use any of the materials that will be provided by us. Work on existing projects, start new ones, or just experiment. All skill levels are welcome. There will be vendors outside for anyone who wants to take a break from creating and browse, and connect with small businesses and creators. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to an organization that provides immigration services and community resources.

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Crafternoon Club: Paper Portraits

Sun 1pm · San Francisco

If your New Year's resolution is to craft and meet new people, this is the place for you! This January Crafternoon Club will be about reducing , reusing, and recylcing those paper scraps to make fun and creative paper portraits. Make a portrait of yourself, your friend, your partner, a pet...the options are endless. This could also be a cute Valentine's Day gift for a loved one, since that is around the corner. All crafting levels are welcome. Come for the crafts and stay for the good vibes. - Drinks, snacks, and craft supplies provided - Limited space, RSVP to hold a spot - Attendance will only be confirmed once payment has been received Mission: At Crafternoon Club, we believe creativity builds community. Our monthly meet-ups offer a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone—regardless of skill or experience—can explore their creative side. With themed sessions, provided supplies, and light bites, Crafternoon Club is more than a craft meet-up—it's a place to unwind, create, and belong. Refund policy: Full refund if you need to cancel your reservation 5 days before the event (so that a replacement can be found to fill your spot). 50% refund if cancelled in 2-3 days from the event. No refund if canceled within 1 day of the event.

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The Dreamscape Open Mic ✨ Sat. 1/31, 5-7:30 pm

Sat, Jan 31 5pm · San Francisco

Hello Daydreamers! ✨ Welcome to the Dreamscape ✨ We host a wonderful open mic at La Promenade Cafe in San Francisco one Saturday every other month, 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Family friendly karaoke, poetry, prose, musical performances, dance offs, comedy, we have it all! If you'd like to perform, click on the Performance Sign Up Form link above. We also welcome on the spot sign ups. the vibes: La Promenade Cafe has a comfortable and welcoming environment with great beverages and food to bring to a nice group table, or a small table for yourself and a friend. The bookshelf in the back is curated by the Green Apple Bookstore, free to peruse and read during your visit, and the books are only $5 each! The distinction between the front and back, separated by a row of booths, allows for cafe goers to have several options for what kind of space they want to experience, with high ceilings giving every part of the cafe an open, roomy feel. It's a conversation friendly event, so no need to stay quiet or always focus on the performers. Spend the night how you wish to spend it, whether that's on your laptop, wrapped up in a book, staring off into space, talking with friends, engaging with the MCs and performers, doodling, all of those at once or something else entirely, the Dreamscape Open Mic is a space to come as you are, and know you belong 🫰🏽 Dreamscape community expectations: 1. We ask that you keep your content respectful to people of all ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, faiths, abilities and neurodivergence. 2. Please give content warnings if there is mention of violence or other mature themes. 3. Profanity and content promoting gangs or gang violence prohibited on stage, per request by the cafe. We hold space for creative expression and celebrate every person, both on stage and off. Appreciative, accepting, respectful, supportive, and kind dreamers all chillin' and being ourselves together. If that's a space you'd like to be in, please come join us at the Dreamscape Open Mic on January 31st, 2026. Wishing you sweet dreams, Daydreamers ✨ we're excited to experience your wonderful creative spirits and enjoy the community vibes, together.

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ArtFunk Gallery Closing and Band Show at Faight

Sat, Jan 31 7pm · San Francisco

The Faight is currently showing off work from our newly formed art collective. Come check out the art gallery before our show closes at the end of the month. We’ll have a live performance by the famous Ronnie Blaze band, good drinks and even better art. The band and the guests are known to bring some energy so prepare for some conversation with the artists, and dance the rest of the night away. Featuring works by Alex Funk, Olly Thompson, Jessica O’Brien and Mikaela Watson

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Bay Area Rising Listening Party - First Look

Next Sun 5:30pm · San Francisco

Tickets MUST be purchased from https://luma.com/6yi73i9j to confirm RSVP Note: ‘Going’ does not mean general admission or entry into the event. You’ll need a QR code paid ticket from LUMA —— We’re bringing back BAR Listening Parties — a cozy, living-room style gathering where emerging Bay Area artists share their new and unreleased music, the stories behind their art, and experiment with intimate live performances. Bay Area Rising is a community-based organization that hosts intimate “listening parties” — the kind of raw, close-up vibes you’d find in an NPR Tiny Desk — all throughout San Francisco. What started as a passion project has grown into a movement: a community, a safe space, and a stage dedicated to uplifting rising independent artists across the Bay. And now… we finally have a home. We’re excited to introduce our first-ever studio in the Marina — our creative home base where artists, musicians, and storytellers can gather, create, and connect. This space is more than a venue; it’s a living room for the Bay Area’s creative community. A place where you can pull up, meet new people, discover new voices, and experience music in its purest form. ​If you love music, want to support up-and-coming artists, or are looking for a place to meet other creatives in the Bay, we’d love to welcome you into our new Marina studio for the next listening party! ​—————- ​PRESENTING: Brian Dublin Leon Cruz ​Andrew Garcia ​—————- ​Follow our listening party journey on IG @bay_area_rising ​Going live on Twitch stream at 6:00 PM PST @bayarearising ——————- *This offer is final sale and nonrefundable.  Event is indoors and will go on regardless of weather. *Location will be in the Marina district of San Francisco with street parking available (Sundays meters are free). Location details revealed upon ticket purchase. —— 🌟 LIMITED TICKETS 100% of ticket profits will be spent paying artists, staff, and venue expenses —— Contact for support: bayarearisingteam@gmail.com

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Urban Romance. Art Show Opening.

Thu, Feb 5 5pm · San Francisco

Join us for the opening of our community art show, curated by Ariana Wolf. Swing by on your way to first Thursday events to celebrate with us and support the revitalization of downtown.

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Artsy Bitches: Palentine’s Pop-Up

Thu, Feb 5 6:30pm · San Francisco

Palentine’s is back… and this year we’re scaling it up. Join us on Thursday, Feb 5 for a night of creativity, key chain making, flower arranging, necklace creation with a workshop run by @lovestrucksf, music, and all the collaborative energy you can handle. We’re turning The Faight into a full-blown crafty Palentine’s Pop-Up with some of our favorite artists and makers from the Kaleido community + a fun bev sponsorship from none other than @DeSoi! Purchase tickets in the Luma link above! Note: You must purchase a ticket to attend this event; RSVPing on Partiful does not guarantee entry. Hosted by Artsy Bitches 💌

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BEACONS: Paintings by Nathaniel J. Bice Opening

Fri, Feb 6 6pm · San Francisco

Join us for the opening reception of BEACONS, the first solo exhibition by San Francisco–based artist Nathaniel J. Bice. BEACONS centers the glowing signs and places that help define San Francisco’s queer cultural landscape. Through paintings of iconic signage, especially neon, the exhibition honors spaces that offer warmth, visibility, and a sense of belonging. From the Castro Theater and Twin Peaks Tavern to Oasis, Martuni’s, Orphan Andy’s, and more, these works capture not just what we see on the street, but what these places mean to the people who gather around them. Opening during the Castro Art Walk and just as the Castro Theater lights up again, BEACONS holds space for mixed feelings. There is joy in restoration and renewed brightness, and also real concern about access, displacement, and the future of small neighborhood businesses. This exhibition honors that tension while centering the legacy of community spaces like Castro Coffee and Castro Nail Salon AND The Castro Theatre. "What’s Your Sign?" During the reception, visit our interactive station and share your favorite San Francisco neon sign and why it matters to you. Whether it marks a memory, a first night out, or a place you return to again and again, your story becomes part of the BEACONS experience. Limited release prints of the Queer A.F. neon sign original painting by Nathaniel J. Bice will be available for a special reduced price during the opening night only. These are sure to go fast and some will have a surprise inside! This opening kicks off two months of satellite events at Queer Arts Featured that connect to the themes of BEACONS, including community, visibility, nightlife, and craft. More details coming soon. Stay tuned! As always, this event is open to the public and NOTAFLOF (no one turned away for lack of funds); donations to Queer Arts Featured are always warmly accepted to keep our space thriving and collaborators paid fairly. $10 suggested. Come celebrate the signs that keep our city alight, and the spaces that continue to guide us home.

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Galentine's at Scrap & Sip

Fri, Feb 6 6pm · San Francisco

✨🍀 Lucky Girl Galentine’s Night 🍀✨ Ladies, it’s time to step into your Lucky Girl era ✨ Join us for an intimate, ticketed Galentine’s networking night designed to connect, inspire, and celebrate women and women-owned businesses in a fun, creative setting. This limited-capacity experience is thoughtfully curated to encourage genuine connections while enjoying all the Lucky Girl vibes. Whether you come solo or bring a friend, you’ll leave having met inspiring women—and maybe even your new favorite collaborator. ✨ What’s included with your $55 ticket: Intentional networking and meaningful mingling with fellow women Drinks and light bites to enjoy throughout the night A guided Lucky Girl–themed crafting activity Permanent jewelry from a women-owned business A curated goodie bag for every guest, filled with products, services, and exclusive offers from women-owned businesses Exciting raffle prizes, including free services such as photography sessions, event rentals, beauty treatments, and more Photo moments and content opportunities throughout the event ✨ Important details: This is a limited-capacity, ticketed event to keep the experience intimate Tickets are $55 per person 21+ event Tickets are non-refundable Spots are extremely limited—once tickets sell out, that’s it. If you’ve been looking for a sign to connect, collaborate, and celebrate women in business, this is it. 🍀✨

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let’s watch the room (live with tommy wiseau)

Sun, Feb 8 11pm · San Francisco

legendary movie for how bad it is, cult classic especially sf cult classic (it is a very sf movie) and the dude who made the movie will be there would highly recommend watching there are shows friday and sat too, but we will go as a group on sunday

evenings & weekends

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Ravegrave x SFDJC: SUBZERO

Today 9pm · San Francisco

❄️ COLD WEATHER ADVISORY ❄️ The temps r DOWN 📉 🥶 so we’re turning the BASS UP 🔥 😎 Remaining stationary is NOT ✋advised 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️😒 Get ready to lose ur 🆒 bc our fave DJs r ab to heat tf up 🥵👀 Ravegrave x SFDJC present: SUBZERO🧊🧊 💌 Invite ur CHILL-est 🤭 friends 👯‍♀️ 👗Dress for the cold 🗓️ Jan 23 📍 F8 Nightclub We can’t wait to see u there 🫡😘 🎟️ 🎟️ TICKET INFO 🎟️🎟️ https://ra.co/events/2338226 $10 - early bird $15 - GA 🎵🎵SOUNDS BY 🎵🎵 alt9 Biluminati DJing i am yam ‽NTERROBANG Kasa ma Matt Jereza Navid Splash b2b Kerosene Switch Xurro

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Sleepyhead

Tomorrow 8:30pm · San Francisco

Tickets here - $15 https://www.ticketweb.com/event/sleepyhead-an-indie-sleaze-dance-neck-of-the-woods-tickets/14028114 Grab your friends and your leather jackets and get on the dancefloor, we're bringing Sleepyhead back to Neck of the Woods on Jan 24th, featuring music from Passion Pit, LCD Soundsystem, Bloc Party, The Black Keys, MGMT, Phoenix, The Strokes, Hot Chip, Peaches, Metric, Interpol, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and more.

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Vibes On Toast

Tomorrow 10pm · San Francisco

Vibes on Toast returns to Paris 75 for another night of House, Disco House, and UKG. This month Cy Da Kid is back with resident Del G Audio to bring the beat back to North Beach! Expect a curated selection of soulful house grooves and energy that bridge the gap between DJ booth and the dancefloor. We’re building a space where underground sound meets an inclusive, dance friendly atmosphere.

PIÑATA

Tomorrow 9:30pm · San Francisco

PIÑATA 1/24 W/ SPECIAL GUESTS

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my favorite dj duo coming to SF!!

Tomorrow 9:30pm · San Francisco

Tim Parelias B2B Leo Bakiri 10pm to close Free w RSVP

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Cathartica Dance: Gilli & Obscenic

Thu 7:30pm · Oakland

IMPORTANT PSA: DANCE NOW STARTS AT 7:30 PM 👯 Cathartica is a bass music forward freeform dance. Expect a genre-fluid journey that inspires creative movements in your body - with plenty of whomps, wubs, and bounce. Join us in celebrating our 1 year anniversary! 7:30-8:30pm - Gilli https://soundcloud.com/itgilli 8:30-10pm - Obscenic https://soundcloud.com/thatsobscenic Location: Sweets Ballroom (Part of Oakland School for the Arts) 1933 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 Get your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/cathartica/2024925 Tickets will be available at the door starting at $30 This is an 18+ event. Interested in volunteering for a free ticket? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/F6LBHse7N7LmPNdd9 Interested in contributing something else or getting involved? Email catharticaorganizer@gmail.com Sign up for our mailing list: https://cathartica.kit.com/7572095806 Donations are deeply welcome - overheads in this space are high and every dollar helps. If the cost is prohibitive, reach out to catharticaorganizer@gmail.com- we value accessibility & have a limited number of discounted tix available per event.

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Joey Tea At Amelie

Sat, Jan 31 7pm · San Francisco

Don’t miss this special extended set consisting of your favorite remixes along with some deeper cuts of house and garage. Sick venue, sick dj, who could ask for more?

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House on Stilts, J Brock & The SD’s, Feral Dream

Sat, Jan 31 8pm · Berkeley

House on Stilts makes our first appearance at The Starry Plough for a Saturday night of live music in Berkeley. Joined by J Brock and the Shakedowns and Feral Dream, this will be a cozy-but-loud night of indie rock, shoe gaze and good hangs. 📍 The Starry Plough 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 🕗 Doors 8pm | Show 9pm 🎟 $10 advance / $15 door Come early, stay late, bring friends.

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Mach8 Presents: DnD Music

Sat, Jan 31 9pm · San Francisco

BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE! https://posh.vip/e/mach8-presents-dnd-music-1?t=partiful We're back with a brand-new event series spotlighting the next wave of electronic talent, paired with an electric lineup of local producers for a night of heavy bass, immersive energy, and hazy memories. We’re bringing DnD Music — the viral bass house breakout from Austin, Texas. Their hit “On My Body” has crossed 3M+ Spotify streams, backed by releases on Jauz’s label, Bite This!, and major artist support from Gryffin, William Black, Juelz, and Adventure Club. With a raw and infectious style, DnD Music is rapidly building a reputation as one of electronic music’s most exciting new acts. DnD Music's FIRST EVER San Francisco show. Full lineup coming soon.... Mach8 Industries™ IG: @mach8.sf

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Space Three

Fri, Feb 6 9pm · San Francisco

Hi friends -- we're hosting a queer techno night headlined by Arthur Robert, who will deliver a 3-hour hybrid dj + live set of emotive, groovy techno, alongside a cast of SF favorites instrumental in developing the Bay Area underground music & art scene: Kudeki (Endzeit, Müll) Day Thief (The Ever Afters Campout) just another bitch (SutroFM + BOOF) MILANA (The Void) Aepricity (SutroFM) C://PLD (Cosmos) More on talent below. Hope to see you there :) NOTAFLOF. Email spacethree.sf@gmail.com if you need a free/discounted ticket. https://ra.co/events/2344130 https://www.instagram.com/spacethree.sf/ -- Vienna born-and-raised Arthur Robert has dedicated his life to making, playing, and teaching music. His sound is direct, puristic, groovy, jungle, breakbeat, and Detroit-inspired, occasionally branching from his typical techno style and merging into breaks and electro. He has brought his emotive, ethereal, and dancefloor-focused sound to rooms like Berghain, Tresor, and Bassiani, with releases on Token Records, Figure, and Planet X. Equal parts curator and performer, Kudeki has spent the last decade cultivating the darker side of the Bay Area’s dance music scene. Her event series, Endzeit, focused on long-form techno in unique spaces, has quickly become one of California’s most compelling techno gatherings. She’s also a resident DJ of Müll, queer underground staple in the Bay Area. Both events are known for meticulous curation and extended hours, running regularly until dawn. Day Thief is a San Francisco-based DJ with an affinity for weird rhythms, lush psychedelia, squiggly acid lines, and sweaty gay people. She is part of the organizing crew for The Ever Afters Campout and was the co-creator and resident for the SF party “Airtight”. jabril aka just another bitch aka JAB is a Bay Area dj with residencies at SutroFM and BOOF Party. JAB’s sound is grounded in techno and bass but spans across the club spectrum. Jab has appeared on lineups with Aurora Halal, GiGi FM, LSDXOXO, Bapari, Nikki Nair, Carl Craig, Honey Dijon, and more. MILANA fuses elements of freetek, trance, deep techno, and IDM to create the psychedelic grooves that define her sound. In addition to music, MILANA works closely with fellow artist and collaborator, Anne Trinh, on The Void - a curatorial project characterized by cozy, surreal environments installed in unique event spaces. So far, they have worked with local fixtures Endzeit, Parameter, Fluxions, and Club Moniker to bring various iterations of this idea to life.

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OPERATOR SF Takeover @ The Savoy Tivoli

Sat, Feb 7 9pm · San Francisco

🎶 OPERATOR SF AT THE SAVOY TIVOLI — NORTH BEACH HOUSE SESSION 🪩💃🕺 📍 1434 Grant Ave, North Beach 🕘 Saturday | 9PM – 1AM 🎟️ FREE — LIMITED RSVP If you’re not here to dance, this probably isn’t your event Operator SF is bringing the energy to The Savoy Tivoli for a late-night house session in the heart of North Beach. This is the same crew that brought the vibe to Baker Beach, now taking that momentum indoors. Expect feel-good house music, a packed dance floor, and a crowd that’s here for the sound + the movement. Free entry, open doors, and a night that builds as the hours go on 🚀 Space is limited — RSVP early. Come ready to move. Bring your people. -Operator SF

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GEMINI - 4 Year Anniversary

Sat, Feb 7 10pm · San Francisco

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Artistica Creators Fest

February 14th to February 15th · San Francisco

SF's coziest vendor market comes to SOMA on Valentine's Day weekend! Come to our historic venue for a free weekend featuring over 35 local artisans and our one-of-a-kind antique mercantile filled with stunning pieces of rare print & ephemera. We'll be open Sat, February 14 from 11am-5pm & Sun, February 15 from 11am-4pm. Bring your friends and family along for a shopping experience unlike anything else in the city. For more info, follow us on IG @theboxsffestivals

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Cerah Love: Valentines Concert 💕

Thu, Feb 12 7pm · San Francisco

All Ages ✮ 7PM Doors | 11PM End ✮ Live Music & Drinks!

PIÑATA

Tomorrow 9:30pm · San Francisco

PIÑATA 1/24 W/ SPECIAL GUESTS

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FIRST MEAT

Sat, Feb 7 5pm · San Francisco

FIRST MEAT is the monthly Steak Night meetup, open to all Knights and friends

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BEACONS: Paintings by Nathaniel J. Bice Opening

Fri, Feb 6 6pm · San Francisco

Join us for the opening reception of BEACONS, the first solo exhibition by San Francisco–based artist Nathaniel J. Bice. BEACONS centers the glowing signs and places that help define San Francisco’s queer cultural landscape. Through paintings of iconic signage, especially neon, the exhibition honors spaces that offer warmth, visibility, and a sense of belonging. From the Castro Theater and Twin Peaks Tavern to Oasis, Martuni’s, Orphan Andy’s, and more, these works capture not just what we see on the street, but what these places mean to the people who gather around them. Opening during the Castro Art Walk and just as the Castro Theater lights up again, BEACONS holds space for mixed feelings. There is joy in restoration and renewed brightness, and also real concern about access, displacement, and the future of small neighborhood businesses. This exhibition honors that tension while centering the legacy of community spaces like Castro Coffee and Castro Nail Salon AND The Castro Theatre. "What’s Your Sign?" During the reception, visit our interactive station and share your favorite San Francisco neon sign and why it matters to you. Whether it marks a memory, a first night out, or a place you return to again and again, your story becomes part of the BEACONS experience. Limited release prints of the Queer A.F. neon sign original painting by Nathaniel J. Bice will be available for a special reduced price during the opening night only. These are sure to go fast and some will have a surprise inside! This opening kicks off two months of satellite events at Queer Arts Featured that connect to the themes of BEACONS, including community, visibility, nightlife, and craft. More details coming soon. Stay tuned! As always, this event is open to the public and NOTAFLOF (no one turned away for lack of funds); donations to Queer Arts Featured are always warmly accepted to keep our space thriving and collaborators paid fairly. $10 suggested. Come celebrate the signs that keep our city alight, and the spaces that continue to guide us home.

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Sip ‘N’ Paint : Valentines Edition

Wed, Feb 11 5pm · San Francisco

Bring a date, lover, a partner in crime, your Bestie or just yourself! Sip wines and paint a wooden floral art piece like a pro, it will make your walls look beautiful! Come and immerse yourself in the evening filled with painted forever flowers and drinks. Learn to paint this (pictured here) floral masterpiece on a 5 x 5 inches wood canvas in a guided workshop hosted by local artist 9AM Art, taught in her signature style. The artist has perfected this art style over the years and has sold multiple of these mini wood paintings in just a few months of first launch and continues to showcase it at the art shows around the city. Now is your chance to learn this skill and adorn your own walls with the one created by you. • All art supplies are included in the ticket price. • One ticket is a cost for an individual or for a duo (bring your +1) • Buy at least one drink /food item per person of your choice at the bar. Enjoy our eclectic selection of wines, beer and non-alcoholic drinks. • Beginner friendly style, all skill levels are welcome. • An individual /duo with one ticket will paint one circular wood painting. • Attendees will take home their own final creation. • Attendees are welcome to order more drinks/food at the bar. • Though pets are welcome at the bar, due to the nature of event space and the comfort of fellow attendees, we request you please leave pets and kids at home while attending this event. • The process involves only a slight paint mess on the hands which you can wash off. Stay back for the Trivia Night! - Ora Wine Bar hosts weekly Trivia Nights. You’re welcome to stay back /invite friends for it if interested. It starts at 7pm. Got any questions? Add a comment below and we will get back to you.

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Lit Fic at the Bar—April Meeting

Sun, Apr 5 5pm · Oakland

📚 We’ll be discussing Driving Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk 📚 A deeply satisfying thriller cum fairy tale, this book is a provocative exploration of the murky borderland between sanity and madness, justice and tradition, autonomy and fate Can't wait to discuss over drinks at Night Heron! About Lit Fic at the Bar: If you like reading and if you like bars, this is the book club for you! We meet once a month at a bar or brewery in the East Bay (usually somewhere near public transit) and primarily read literary fiction by women and BIPOC authors. All women, non-binary individuals, and queer folks welcome! Join our Discord for all updates, communication, and voting: https://discord.gg/PKv2DtJgRD

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Space Three

Fri, Feb 6 9pm · San Francisco

Hi friends -- we're hosting a queer techno night headlined by Arthur Robert, who will deliver a 3-hour hybrid dj + live set of emotive, groovy techno, alongside a cast of SF favorites instrumental in developing the Bay Area underground music & art scene: Kudeki (Endzeit, Müll) Day Thief (The Ever Afters Campout) just another bitch (SutroFM + BOOF) MILANA (The Void) Aepricity (SutroFM) C://PLD (Cosmos) More on talent below. Hope to see you there :) NOTAFLOF. Email spacethree.sf@gmail.com if you need a free/discounted ticket. https://ra.co/events/2344130 https://www.instagram.com/spacethree.sf/ -- Vienna born-and-raised Arthur Robert has dedicated his life to making, playing, and teaching music. His sound is direct, puristic, groovy, jungle, breakbeat, and Detroit-inspired, occasionally branching from his typical techno style and merging into breaks and electro. He has brought his emotive, ethereal, and dancefloor-focused sound to rooms like Berghain, Tresor, and Bassiani, with releases on Token Records, Figure, and Planet X. Equal parts curator and performer, Kudeki has spent the last decade cultivating the darker side of the Bay Area’s dance music scene. Her event series, Endzeit, focused on long-form techno in unique spaces, has quickly become one of California’s most compelling techno gatherings. She’s also a resident DJ of Müll, queer underground staple in the Bay Area. Both events are known for meticulous curation and extended hours, running regularly until dawn. Day Thief is a San Francisco-based DJ with an affinity for weird rhythms, lush psychedelia, squiggly acid lines, and sweaty gay people. She is part of the organizing crew for The Ever Afters Campout and was the co-creator and resident for the SF party “Airtight”. jabril aka just another bitch aka JAB is a Bay Area dj with residencies at SutroFM and BOOF Party. JAB’s sound is grounded in techno and bass but spans across the club spectrum. Jab has appeared on lineups with Aurora Halal, GiGi FM, LSDXOXO, Bapari, Nikki Nair, Carl Craig, Honey Dijon, and more. MILANA fuses elements of freetek, trance, deep techno, and IDM to create the psychedelic grooves that define her sound. In addition to music, MILANA works closely with fellow artist and collaborator, Anne Trinh, on The Void - a curatorial project characterized by cozy, surreal environments installed in unique event spaces. So far, they have worked with local fixtures Endzeit, Parameter, Fluxions, and Club Moniker to bring various iterations of this idea to life.

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San Francisco Happy Hour

Sat, Jan 31 6pm · San Francisco

Come on down to Pagan Idol and have some tiki drinks with fellow Ryans, Rians, Ryanns, and Ryannes!** Grab a drink, make new friends, and participate in the Ryan Meetup Merch Raffle! The lucky winner gets a free Ryan-themed shirt. This is the inaugural hard launch for the Ryan Meetup San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. +1's welcome. *No Bryans allowed. **Pronounced like Ryan? Come on in!

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Children of Divorce: Valentine’s Variety Show

Sat, Feb 14 9:30pm · Oakland

Alone again on Valentine’s Day? Searching for the perfect Valentine’s date plans? Not anymore! Where love fails, comedy prevails! Come join Children of Divorce as we host our very first variety show at All Out Comedy. You’ll see sketches from Children of Divorce, sketches from surprise guests, clowning from clowns, and more! We hope to see you there! Tickets are $15 online and $18 at the door. A link to tickets is found in this Partiful and in our Instagram bio. The show is Saturday February 14th at 930pm!

D F D

Sat, Aug 29 9pm · San Francisco

Divas for Dolls is a community fashion show styled using only second hand, vintage, or hand made clothing and accessories. All proceeds from concessions and ticket sales will be donated to the Oakland LGBTQ+ Community Center.

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Ravegrave x SFDJC: SUBZERO

Today 9pm · San Francisco

❄️ COLD WEATHER ADVISORY ❄️ The temps r DOWN 📉 🥶 so we’re turning the BASS UP 🔥 😎 Remaining stationary is NOT ✋advised 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️😒 Get ready to lose ur 🆒 bc our fave DJs r ab to heat tf up 🥵👀 Ravegrave x SFDJC present: SUBZERO🧊🧊 💌 Invite ur CHILL-est 🤭 friends 👯‍♀️ 👗Dress for the cold 🗓️ Jan 23 📍 F8 Nightclub We can’t wait to see u there 🫡😘 🎟️ 🎟️ TICKET INFO 🎟️🎟️ https://ra.co/events/2338226 $10 - early bird $15 - GA 🎵🎵SOUNDS BY 🎵🎵 alt9 Biluminati DJing i am yam ‽NTERROBANG Kasa ma Matt Jereza Navid Splash b2b Kerosene Switch Xurro

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SF Chocolate Club - February: The Perfect Pair

Fri, Feb 6 5:45pm · San Francisco

SF Chocolate Club is hosting their February event! We will be trying bars made with only two ingredients (typically just cacao bean + sugar... so dark chocolates) to discover which is the "perfect pair!" About the club: SF Chocolate Club aims to share the joys of craft chocolate with the community. We host events at least once a quarter and welcome experienced connoisseurs as well as those new to tasting. At our events we taste ~6 chocolates. At the end of the each event we rank vote on our favorites. We cap our events to 12 people initially for portioning out the chocolates and will open to 24 folks if there is enough interest early enough, so RSVP early and invite your friends to join the fun! Questions or feedback: Please email sfchocolateclub@gmail.com any questions or ideas you may have about the event or future events Refunds: Since we buy and portion the chocolate based on RSVPs we have a no refund policy, but if you’re unable to make it please send us a message if you are able to either transfer to another guest to attend or have a guest pack you some chocolates to-go. Thanks for understanding!

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Dasein AI Film Festival

Sun, Apr 26 6:30pm · San Francisco

Dasein AI Film Festival Cinema at the Edge of Human and Machine Being What does it mean to exist in an era shaped by artificial intelligence? The Dasein AI Film Festival is a curated screening event focused on short films that engage with questions of consciousness, identity, memory, and human–machine relations through the use of AI. Inspired by the concept of Dasein the awareness of one’s presence and relationship to the world the festival presents works that examine how emerging technologies influence perception, authorship, and cinematic form. We highlight filmmakers who use cinema as a space for exploration rather than spectacle. Films that reflect on how images are made, how stories are shaped, and how meaning shifts when human and algorithmic processes intersect. The evening is structured as a shared viewing experience followed by conversation and connection among artists, jury members, and guests. PROGRAM FORMAT • Curated short film screenings (most of them under 5 minutes) All selected winners receive official laurels and festival spotlight features. www.daseinfilmfestival.com

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Artsy Bitches: Palentine’s Pop-Up

Thu, Feb 5 6:30pm · San Francisco

Palentine’s is back… and this year we’re scaling it up. Join us on Thursday, Feb 5 for a night of creativity, key chain making, flower arranging, necklace creation with a workshop run by @lovestrucksf, music, and all the collaborative energy you can handle. We’re turning The Faight into a full-blown crafty Palentine’s Pop-Up with some of our favorite artists and makers from the Kaleido community + a fun bev sponsorship from none other than @DeSoi! Purchase tickets in the Luma link above! Note: You must purchase a ticket to attend this event; RSVPing on Partiful does not guarantee entry. Hosted by Artsy Bitches 💌

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Crafternoon Club: Paper Portraits

Sun 1pm · San Francisco

If your New Year's resolution is to craft and meet new people, this is the place for you! This January Crafternoon Club will be about reducing , reusing, and recylcing those paper scraps to make fun and creative paper portraits. Make a portrait of yourself, your friend, your partner, a pet...the options are endless. This could also be a cute Valentine's Day gift for a loved one, since that is around the corner. All crafting levels are welcome. Come for the crafts and stay for the good vibes. - Drinks, snacks, and craft supplies provided - Limited space, RSVP to hold a spot - Attendance will only be confirmed once payment has been received Mission: At Crafternoon Club, we believe creativity builds community. Our monthly meet-ups offer a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone—regardless of skill or experience—can explore their creative side. With themed sessions, provided supplies, and light bites, Crafternoon Club is more than a craft meet-up—it's a place to unwind, create, and belong. Refund policy: Full refund if you need to cancel your reservation 5 days before the event (so that a replacement can be found to fill your spot). 50% refund if cancelled in 2-3 days from the event. No refund if canceled within 1 day of the event.

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6th Annual Heartform: A Festival of the Heart

Sat, Feb 14 2pm · San Francisco

Join us for an unforgettable gathering of community, connection & heArt! See website for Artist Bios, Workshop Descriptions, and Schedule or to purchase tickets: https://www.heartform.com/ VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION for singles and couples. RELATING & DATING Workshops & Games Coaching & Readings PERFORMANCES KR3TURE Radio Gatsby Mah Ze Tar Honey of the Heart Jaleh Damiana Marcel Surreal Trikaya Dros Caroluna Chloe Catriona Hannah Bourke DJ AKASHA Rasika Dance Kelley Mountain Xōchi Divine oshan anand Food, Drink & Craft Vendors Free Gongfu Tea Service WHAT TO BRING Love. Hearts. Sweetness. Gifts from the Heart. DRESS UP IDEAS Love Deities: Cupid, Oshun, Bes, Aphrodite, Kama, Freya. Textures: Flowing, comfy, self-loving, soft, and velvety. Colors: Reds, pinks and purples. Anything with Hearts. Shoe-free areas. Photo Booth

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HOUSE OF SOBO ft. HELLO SOJU

Sat, Feb 21 5pm · Berkeley

Clarity Series — Part II Sumi (澄) The Clarity Series continues with its second expression. Sumi — a clarified tonkotsu built around A5 Wagyu, focused on depth, restraint, and structure. The evening opens with a welcome pour from Hello Soju, and a paired appetizer bite served as part of the experience. For one night, our fast-casual space shifts into a seated rhythm — slower, quieter, intentional. Ramen, distilled. Details soon.

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HYPNOTIX x HOUSECALL

Sat, Feb 14 9:30pm · San Francisco

Need late night plans after your date? Don’t miss this HYPNOTIX X HOUSE CALL TECHNO NIGHT Valentine's Day event! Stacked lineup! Bring your valentines to the dance floor 🖤

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Costume & Clothing Swap #2

Thu, Feb 12 5:30pm · San Francisco

Rising Sparks Clothing Swap! ✨ Hey Sparks, Got stuff in your closet judging you? That jacket you swore you'd wear all the time? Boots that seemed genius at 2am online shopping? The impulse-buy disco pants now gathering dust? TIME TO SET THEM FREE. BRING LITERALLY ANYTHING: Sequined jumpsuits, basic black t-shirts, holographic nightmare fuel, your ex's hoodie, platform boots, regular-ass jeans, LED whatever, thrift store scores you never wore, that thing your aunt gave you — we don't care. Weird, normal, practical, chaotic, expensive, dirt cheap... if it's taking up space and someone else might love it, BRING IT. One person's closet clutter is another's "holy shit where have you BEEN all my life?!" THE DEAL: Fast fashion is literally destroying the planet, and community shouldn't cost you a credit card bill. This is about keeping good stuff circulating instead of rotting in landfills or feeding the Shein machine. Show up with your chaos, leave with someone else's chaos, make friends, eat snacks, and give clothing an actual second life. No prerequisites. No dress code for entry. Just people sharing resources, fighting waste, and having a weird fun afternoon together. NO RSVP REQUIRED — roll up with your bags of fabric regrets and an open mind. Friends welcome. Snacks provided. Leftovers donated. Fashion chaos guaranteed. See you there! 💫

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