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Oktoberfest Block Party
Fri at 2pm · San Francisco
San Francisco's Biggest Bavarian Block Party Returns!
Oktoberfest on Front, San Francisco's official Oktoberfest block party, returns to Front Street in the Financial District
Free entry, 70+ beers on tap across Schroeder's, Harrington's, and Royal Exchange, Bavarian polka from Ladyhosen, and a stein-holding contest
Dirndl optional but encouraged
Entry is first come first serve. Arrive early
Bean-Up
Next Sun at 1pm · San Francisco
Do you love beans?
Join your fellow Bay Area Bean Lovers to celebrate the first birthday of the Bean-Up, and our first time in SF!
What is a bean-up?
A place to let your love of beans run wild, build community, and eat some really incredible food.
Assemble with your fellow bean lovers, bring a bean dish, I’ll have a bean bake, and celebrate our love of legumes.
Make sure to label your dish and include any major allergens
Please bring a plate or bowl and a utensil to enjoy in all of the beans.
Send this to a bean lover in your life. I can’t wait to meet you all!
Will you bean there?
Looking for more details:
Check out:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWgxc_ZlMbU/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Forró Sunday ☀️
Sun at 4pm · Oakland
Forró Sundays meet Downtown Oakland!
Join us for the magical sounds of Northeastern Brazil 🇧🇷 at Homebass.
A bright, open loft with a hand-built sprung dance floor and a full sound system, where Music, dance, performances, workshops, and community hangs are all welcome!
Dance Class at 4pm
Social till 8pm
RSVP now!
Patchwork Show Oakland
Sat, Dec 12 at 11am · Oakland
The original alternative creative market in Southern California *and beyond. Est. 2007
Since 2007, Patchwork Show has been where creativity, community, and small business come together. What began as Orange County’s first alternative craft fair—a scrappy market in a Santa Ana parking lot—has grown into a multi-city festival celebrating local makers, food, music, and hands-on crafting.
Patchwork Show isn’t just a market—it’s an incubator for creative businesses and a space where connections are made and creativity thrives. Vendors grow their brands and followings, while attendees discover unique handmade goods and the people behind them.
Whether you’re here to shop, snack, or get inspired, Patchwork Show welcomes you with open arms. Because it’s not just about the goods—it’s about the community that brings them to life.
Free to attend, Family and pet friendly, Free DIY crafts at select booths.
Mahjong and Bites: Inspired by Hong Kong-Style Cafe
Next Sun at 1pm · San Francisco
Join Mo Pai Mahjong Club for an afternoon of mahjong and nostalgic cha chaan teng-inspired bites in The Clubhouse while we listen to a curated playlist, snack, sip, and shuffle tiles.
We are partnering with LauLauMeow of Péng Yǒu for a modern twist on Hong Kong-style cafe classics.
Details:
🀄️ Sign up for our early bird special ($5 discount). General admission will be $65 after September 6, 2026.
🀄️ Admission includes a dedicated playing seat for 3 hours, a welcome snack, 3 courses consisting of 5 small bites, 2 desserts, plus drinks brought to your table during game play so you never have to get up.
- Welcome Snack: Sweet Hong Kong Cinema Popcorn
- First Course: Mini Bolo Bao (Pineapple Bun) w/ Butter + Hong Kong-Style Milk Tea
- Second Course: Baked Pork Chop Rice Musubi + Ham and Egg Smallwich
- Third Course: Luo Song Tang (Hong Kong-Style Borscht Soup) + Beef Radish Pie
- Desserts: Yuenyeung (Coffee and Milk Tea) Tart + Red Bean Ice
- Drink Options: Coca-Cola w/ Lemon, Yuenyeung, Hong Kong-Style Milk Tea, Lemon Tea
🀄️ Please indicate your playing level in the questionnaire to help with assigned seating. We will have competitive tables playing for points, but are also opening it up to beginners.
🀄️ Clubhouse password for entry will be shared the week of the event.
🀄️ All ticket sales are final. We are unable to issue refunds.
Looking forward to playing alongside you all in Chinatown this September!
September Hiking/Book Club
Next Sun at 8am · https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMYU9zQDXz7xzQk88?g_st=ic
Welcome to the inaugural meeting of the Paper Trail Book Club, where we aim to enjoy the natural beauty that the Bay Area has to offer while getting to discuss some of our favorite books!
For our first meeting, feel free to discuss any book that you've been reading recently and bring suggestions for what next month's book should be. We'll vote on it at the end!
Our first hike will be at Las Trampas Peak. Known for stunning views, this hike is rated as moderate and runs just around 4.5 miles with slightly over 1000 feet in elevation gain. The full details can be found in the AllTrails link above. The parking lot here is free and we encourage as many people to carpool as possible.
IMPORTANT: Please try to arrive as close to the hour as possible to allow time to sign an activity waiver. All hikers must have one signed to participate.
Paper Trail Book Club is a safe space that aims to provide a solace for bookworms and hikers of all backgrounds. Anyone engaging in misogynistic, racist, homophobic, or any sort of bigoted conduct will be asked to leave and will not be welcome to join us for future activities.
We look forward to meeting everyone out on the trail! :)
1080 Gallery Presents: Kristen Wong & Jacob Simon
Sat at 12pm · Oakland
Kristen Wong is a visual artist, photographer, and writer based in San Francisco. She is an artist in residence at Minnesota Street Project and holds a BFA from CCA and an MFA from SFSU.
Jacob Simon is an Oakland-based mixed media artist who creates collages using photography and digital formatting.
Opening Reception : September 19
12-7pm
1080 Gallery presents new work by Kristen Wong and Jacob Simon.
1080 23rd Ave, Unit 207, Oakland, CA
Entrance Lobby Code: *1463
Unit 207modern renaissance
Candle Class
Sun, Nov 15 at 1pm · San Francisco
🕯️ Create Your Own Custom Candle
Join us for a cozy, hands-on candle-making experience where you’ll design a candle that’s uniquely yours! From choosing your favorite fragrance blend to adding the perfect finishing touches, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind candle made by you.
✨ What’s included:
* Premium soy wax candle
* Your choice of fragrance(s)
* A variety of decorative trinkets and embellishments to personalize your candle
* All supplies and materials provided
* Step-by-step guidance—perfect for beginners!
Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a fun date. No experience needed—just show up ready to create something beautiful (and smell amazing)!
Sin Miedo Gallery: Soft Opening
Sat at 12pm · San Francisco
🎉 Sketchboard Co. is excited to present our next project: @sinmiedo.gallery !
🎯 09/19 from 12-6pm
📍2831 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
⚡ Live Screenprinting
📸 Photo booth portraits for donation$ to build out the $pace we want!
🙏 Flyer by our homie Russel! @russel.dl
🤝 In partnership with @goldengatecoop - we are joining forces to create the space we have been envisioning for the community: warm, resourceful, and accessible.
😘 Sin Miedo Gallery: an art gallery + shop + community-supported library + creative work/performance space.
😍 We'll have a printing space for anyone who wants to print, make a zine, or learn!
📚 We'll hold classes of all kinds!
❤️ This space is curated by and for artists, who are looking to get away from tech focused spaces. We'll have tables in the front for folks to work casually during open hours at the shop, and a dedicated creative space in the back.
Peninsula Plate Painting
Next Mon at 6:30pm · Belmont
📅 9/21（MON） 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 Belmont, CA
💰 $60/person
Event includes:
🥗 Dinner + Snacks + Drinks
🎨 Enamel paint + other art supplies
🍽️ A plate for you to paint & bring home
Payment：Please include your name + instagram/wechat ID in the memo. I will be DMing you for event address AFTER receiving payment
Venmo: Nicole-Wong-25
Zelle: 7472306241
Drawn Together: Art Show & Market
Sat to Sun · San Francisco
Saturday, Sept 19, 12-5pm
Sunday, Sept 20, 12-5pm
The After School Collective is a community of creative hobbyists who have been united by the shared love of making outside the boundaries of our professions. Drawn Together is a celebration of our creative spark and inner child ✨
Stop by to see ceramics, textiles, photography, illustrations, on view in the gallery. There will be a market section for prints, fibers, functional pottery, and more also made by our artists for sale.
Light refreshments will be provided. Open to all!
Featuring the works of
Alix Chan
Angelica Rabang
Angelina Nou
Emily Luong
Karen Li
Kathy Paik
Kelsey Lam
Lisa Kim
Mary Hu
Michelle Tam
Michiko Arai
Olivia Yu
Stephanie Yee
Una Nattermann
Message @michtammakes on IG for any questions/concerns!
The venue is a 10 minute walk from Civic Center Bart/Muni and is easily accessible by the 12, 27, and 19 bus lines. Street parking is also available.Patchwork Show Oakland
Sat, Dec 12 at 11am · Oakland
The original alternative creative market in Southern California *and beyond. Est. 2007
Since 2007, Patchwork Show has been where creativity, community, and small business come together. What began as Orange County’s first alternative craft fair—a scrappy market in a Santa Ana parking lot—has grown into a multi-city festival celebrating local makers, food, music, and hands-on crafting.
Patchwork Show isn’t just a market—it’s an incubator for creative businesses and a space where connections are made and creativity thrives. Vendors grow their brands and followings, while attendees discover unique handmade goods and the people behind them.
Whether you’re here to shop, snack, or get inspired, Patchwork Show welcomes you with open arms. Because it’s not just about the goods—it’s about the community that brings them to life.
Free to attend, Family and pet friendly, Free DIY crafts at select booths.
Stylized Figure Drawing: 2 Day Workshop
Sun, Oct 4 at 11am · San Francisco
🗓️ 10/04 & 10/11 @ Mass Arts
🕡 11am to 3pm
📍 995 Market Street, 6th Floor, SF
🎟️ TICKETED EVENT: $250
🪑 All ages & skills level welcomed!
✏️ Supplies are included with workshop.
From Observation to Design Language. Stylization is not guesswork. It is a process of translating reality into a controlled visual language. This workshop is essential for artists interested in character design, animation, and games.
In this workshop, you will learn:
How to analyze the real figure and extract essential forms
How to develop anatomical shorthand that simplifies complexity
How to build a consistent design vocabulary across a character
How to balance exaggeration with structure
Lavender Literati at Rikki’s: Sept
Tomorrow at 6:30pm · San Francisco
With the Valkyries in the playoffs, it’s time to read our first sports novel! A Sharp Endless Need is a queer coming of age story about competitive high school basketball and first love. As always, all are welcome for our sapphic focused queer book club - hope to see you there!evenings & weekends
Bass on Fire
Sat, Sep 26 at 10pm · secret SF location
BASS ON FIRE!!!
UNOFFICIAL PORTOLA AFTERS ~ ☆
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH
10PM — LATE :3
SOUNDS BY:
@mandidarkling
@nxgrxvity
@swagbaby
@tiigress
@thomasrevol
NEVER BEEN TO A BONFIRE?
NEVER BEEN TO A RAVE?
NEVER BEEN TO A BONFIRE RAVE???
now u have no excuse :3
come get loud / get weird / get lost in the bass >_<
SECRET SF LOCATION
LOCATION POSTED DAY OF ~
FREE W/ RSVP ♡
VENDORS DM @mandidarkling !!!
☆ ☆ ☆
Viva Fall Fest
Sat, Sep 26 at 1pm · Berkeley
Come hungry and wear your dancing shoes. 💃
Viva Fall Fest is a free afternoon of Latin culture in the heart of Berkeley: live music, salsa dancing, folklórico, Latin food, and local makers.
What to expect:
🎶 Live music
🕺 Salsa dancing with Oakland Salsa Club, 1 - 3 p.m.
💃 Folklórico performances at 3:30 p.m.
🛍️ Local makers & small businesses
🌮 Latin food & treats
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly + dog-friendly
✨ Free admission
Saturday, September 26 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fourth Street Makers Row, Berkeley
See you there!
FALL KICK OFF @ 200 IRIS
Fri, Sep 25 at 5pm · Palo Alto
Classes start Tuesday but Tuesday is not our problem. We'll bring the music and a polaroid camera, let's send the quarter off before it even starts eh?
Ten minutes from campus. Park on the street, not the driveway.
P.S. the painting is a Van Gogh and the street is genuinely called Iris. we did not plan that. we are taking full credit anyway
edit: one polaroid each, no retakes, straight onto the wall. the wall is empty right now so the pressure is entirely on you
DRESS CODE
We ask that guests adhere to a cocktail dress code. Jackets are not required but recommended, and casual attire such as loungewear, sweatshirts, athletic wear, shorts, tank tops, baseball caps, flip-flops and running shoes is not permitted. Dark denim is acceptable. Backpacks may be left at the door.
BOUNCE BACK 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY + JAM
Sat, Sep 26 at 1pm · Oakland
BOUNCE BACK ANNIVERSARY PARTY + 7-TO-SMOKE HIP-HOP FREESTYLE DANCE BATTLE
🚨PRE-REGISTRATION HIGHLY ENCOURAGED, ATTENDANCE WILL BE CAPPED 🚨
(Kids 18 and under enter for free)
Not the official RSVP! Make sure to register each person with the link below.
Links for workshop signups, event registration, and battle registration:
https://linktr.ee/bouncebackhiphop
📅 SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 26 • 1-8pm
🎟️ $15 presale • $20 at the door • KIDS 18 & UNDER FREE • @thelumpiacompany • 288 9th Ave. Oakland
Come celebrate with us at The Lumpia Company to celebrate Bounce Back’s 2 year anniversary—a celebration of Hip-hop, community, & social dance culture.
This anniversary brings together multiple generations of Bay Area Hip-Hop—DJs, MCs, dancers, and artists who have helped shape the culture alongside those carrying it forward.
DJs 🔊
@shortkut
@dennisandfonte
@karlita_creates
@et_iv
PERFORMANCES 🎤
@dodatamen
@jaeyabayani
@djethandreams (DJ showcase)
MC / HOST 🎤
@blkwolfnasty
LIVE ART 🎨
@jefreedom1
+
🏆 7-TO-SMOKE HIP-HOP BATTLE (1-4pm)
$200 PRIZE 💰
$5 to enter (in addition to ticket)
1pm sign-ups (end @ 1:45)
2pm prelims
JUDGES 📋
@mikeydisko
@ogtaehaze
@remind1977
DJ 🔊
@dennisandfonte
FORMAT:
Open sign-ups ➡️ Preliminary Rounds ➡️ Top 16 Bracket ➡️ Top 8 advance to the 7-To-Smoke
Register here!
https://linktr.ee/bouncebackhiphop
Not the official RSVP! Make sure to register each person with the link above. See y'all there!community picks
A Very Odysserious Run
Sat at 9:30am · San Francisco
You’re Odysseus, otw home
13.1 mi run
Along the sea foam
Avoid the sirens song
And the cyclop’s big ding dong
Poseidon is chasing you
Stop by and eat khao tieu
Just kidding lock in homie
The Trojan horse can be your story
Pull up bring ur crew
Wear a toga or eat circes stew
Shoot a bow at the finish line
Or Penelope will never escape her confines
Cold plunge if you miss
Just make sure not to piss
2 routes:
1. The Agamemnon (6.5 mi)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7SsSWkPcCiHzRzodA
2. The Odyssey (13.1 mi)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6oeBAPGR9wo4ZPDR6
START POINT FOR BOTH ROUTES: Conservatory of Flowers (GGP)
END POINT FOR BOTH ROUTES: Baker Beach
EVERYONE PLEASE ARRIVE AT 9:30 SHARP for some nice streching ;). The Odyssey group leaves at 9:45, the Agamemnon group leaves at 10.
COSTUME HIGHLY HIGHLY ENCOURAGED (just think about how funny it will be)
What to bring (IMPORTANT):
-Towel for cold plunging at Baker Beach
-Sunblock
-Water
-Snacks for energy
-COSTUME (see photo for reference)
-Small bag to fit everythingBean-Up
Next Sun at 1pm · San Francisco
Do you love beans?
Join your fellow Bay Area Bean Lovers to celebrate the first birthday of the Bean-Up, and our first time in SF!
What is a bean-up?
A place to let your love of beans run wild, build community, and eat some really incredible food.
Assemble with your fellow bean lovers, bring a bean dish, I’ll have a bean bake, and celebrate our love of legumes.
Make sure to label your dish and include any major allergens
Please bring a plate or bowl and a utensil to enjoy in all of the beans.
Send this to a bean lover in your life. I can’t wait to meet you all!
Will you bean there?
Looking for more details:
Check out:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWgxc_ZlMbU/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Viva Fall Fest
Sat, Sep 26 at 1pm · Berkeley
Come hungry and wear your dancing shoes. 💃
Viva Fall Fest is a free afternoon of Latin culture in the heart of Berkeley: live music, salsa dancing, folklórico, Latin food, and local makers.
What to expect:
🎶 Live music
🕺 Salsa dancing with Oakland Salsa Club, 1 - 3 p.m.
💃 Folklórico performances at 3:30 p.m.
🛍️ Local makers & small businesses
🌮 Latin food & treats
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly + dog-friendly
✨ Free admission
Saturday, September 26 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Fourth Street Makers Row, Berkeley
See you there!
Wine Bar Crawl
Next Tue at 5:30pm · San Francisco
Join us for an evening of wine, new friends, and exploring some of San Francisco’s local wine bars. We’ll make our way through two wine bars, with a glass included at each stop.
Come solo, bring a friend, or meet us there—we’re all about discovering new spots, trying good wine, and having a reason to explore the city together.
Exact wine bar route will be shared with ticket holders before the crawl.
21+ only. No wine expertise required—just bring your curiosity and comfortable shoes.
make something
All Booked UP!
Sat, Sep 26 at 10am · Lodi
📚✨ WE’RE GETTING ALL BOOKED UP! ✨📚
Grab your book besties and join us at Midnight Bookshop on Saturday, September 26 for a cozy morning of books, junk journaling, stickers, snacks & good company! 💕📖
Lodi Paper Trail is bringing the paper fun with a special Junk This Bookmark Scrap Pack for every participant, plus community supplies and light refreshments.
And because we KNOW book people love their stickers… there will also be bookish sticker packs available featuring favorites like ACOTAR, Harry Potter, Abby Jimenez and more!
✨ $15 per person
✨ Saturday, September 26
✨ 10 AM–12 PM
✨ Limited to 20 participants
✨ Midnights Bookshop — Lodi, California
So bring your book besties, come check out the shop, and spend your Saturday morning getting crafty.
Come get ALL BOOKED UP with Lodi Paper Trail!good eats
Bean-Up
Next Sun at 1pm · San Francisco
Do you love beans?
Join your fellow Bay Area Bean Lovers to celebrate the first birthday of the Bean-Up, and our first time in SF!
What is a bean-up?
A place to let your love of beans run wild, build community, and eat some really incredible food.
Assemble with your fellow bean lovers, bring a bean dish, I’ll have a bean bake, and celebrate our love of legumes.
Make sure to label your dish and include any major allergens
Please bring a plate or bowl and a utensil to enjoy in all of the beans.
Send this to a bean lover in your life. I can’t wait to meet you all!
Will you bean there?
Looking for more details:
Check out:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWgxc_ZlMbU/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Matcha Society: Halloween Edition🎃🍵
Sat, Oct 24 at 1pm · San Francisco
Spooky season calls for a slightly different Matcha Society meetup 🎃🍵
This time we’re heading to Karma Cafe, a cozy café known for going all-in on seasonal decorations, including Halloween 👻. They’ve also offered pumpkin spice and other seasonal drinks in past fall seasons, so whether you’re a matcha person, coffee person, or just want something sweet, there should be plenty to choose from.
We’ll grab our drinks, hang out at the café for a bit, and then walk over to the Panhandle 🌳. Once we’re there, we’ll go with the group’s vibe and either pull out conversation cards to get to know each other better or play some board games together. You’re also welcome to bring a book, draw, journal, take photos, or just relax with everyone.
And because it’s Halloween, come dressed up! 🎃 It can be a full costume, something silly, spooky makeup, cat ears, or even just a small Halloween accessory. No need to go all out unless you want to. Come alone or bring a friend. The whole point is to spend a cozy October Saturday meeting people over something good to drink. 👻✨Wine Bar Crawl
Next Tue at 5:30pm · San Francisco
Join us for an evening of wine, new friends, and exploring some of San Francisco’s local wine bars. We’ll make our way through two wine bars, with a glass included at each stop.
Come solo, bring a friend, or meet us there—we’re all about discovering new spots, trying good wine, and having a reason to explore the city together.
Exact wine bar route will be shared with ticket holders before the crawl.
21+ only. No wine expertise required—just bring your curiosity and comfortable shoes.markets & fleas
Berkeley Art Club: Halloween Market
Fri, Oct 23 at 5pm · Berkeley
Join us for our Halloween Market at Donkey and Goat Winery! Enjoy live music, food and wine while shopping from 21 local artists and makers.
This event is also a fundraiser for the Berkeley Humane Society! Vendor fees are being donated to Berkeley Humane to support animal welfare. There will also be opportunities to donate during the event! Berkeley Humane will also have a table at the market where you can learn more about how to foster. 🐈⬛❤️
Featuring artists and makers:
@kissedbychains
@lea.zalinskis
@phantomfantaaa
@refunctjewelry
@vivian_bond
@luna.botanicals.co
@nopeachflameworks
@creaturefeatureceramics
@rat.hands.press
@pierrotteeth
@ojalahojas
@papa.seahorse
@justplatanosfritos
@tanaka.jpeg
@worthahello
@thesun.jewelrystudio
@riegrettablestatements
@mindlesslymuse
@alexdrawstrees
@forestxfriends (market organizer)
Tarot by:
@heroinesjourneyoracle
Music by:
@lillianfrancess
@mooncakemydarling
Food vendors:
Korean American food pop up by @ricecrackerclub
Mole, Tlayudas & Tamales by @tonantzin.sf
Follow @berkeleyartclub on Instagram for more information and updates!
Clothing Swap
Sun at 3pm · San Francisco
We are excited to announce our first clothing swap event will take place on Sunday, September 20th. We are collecting clothes - active or non-active wear that don’t bring you joy anymore.
*The items must be washed and in wearable condition.
Items can be placed in a bag and left in our basket at the Studio. Items that we cannot use will be donated.
If you don't have anything to donate, come by for community gathering and some. We look forward to meeting you and seeing you there!
*Last date to accept donations: September 13th
Ashaki Trunk Show. Somatic Fashion.
Fri at 6pm · San Francisco
Ashaki: High Fashion womenswear, that is made from the heart, for the body and soul.
Dearest Friends,
We are hosting another gathering at Harper’s 67. You know and love us, but please bring a friend who would like to know us and love us too. Spread the word and come hangout with us.
Harper 67 is a women-owned boutique that supports local businesses and the San Francisco community. We are very excited to be collaborating together.
We will have music, as we sip drinks and shop. Ashaki is a high fashion spiritual offering, so come with your hearts open. Let’s reconnect.
“And YES! Somatic regulation of the nervous system with clothes is real, and also very beautiful. Ashaki clothes, calms you, and holds you. So you can do the important stuff, like play and lead.”
Fatema 🙏🏽
Instagram: houseofashaki
🗓 Friday, September 18th.
🕒 6:00–8:30pm
📍 Harper 67, San Franciscobrowse more
AND I KNOW NONE OF THIS WILL MATTER IN THE LONG RUN - solo exhibition
Thu, Oct 1 at 4pm · Stanford
Come see a collection of sculptures and paintings that I’ve made during my undergraduate years at Stanford. This will be the only time all these pieces will be shown together, so please don’t miss out! Bring friends :)
Snacks and refreshments provided!Forró Sunday ☀️
Sun at 4pm · Oakland
Forró Sundays meet Downtown Oakland!
Join us for the magical sounds of Northeastern Brazil 🇧🇷 at Homebass.
A bright, open loft with a hand-built sprung dance floor and a full sound system, where Music, dance, performances, workshops, and community hangs are all welcome!
Dance Class at 4pm
Social till 8pm
RSVP now!Wine Bar Crawl
Next Tue at 5:30pm · San Francisco
Join us for an evening of wine, new friends, and exploring some of San Francisco’s local wine bars. We’ll make our way through two wine bars, with a glass included at each stop.
Come solo, bring a friend, or meet us there—we’re all about discovering new spots, trying good wine, and having a reason to explore the city together.
Exact wine bar route will be shared with ticket holders before the crawl.
21+ only. No wine expertise required—just bring your curiosity and comfortable shoes.BOUNCE BACK 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY + JAM
Sat, Sep 26 at 1pm · Oakland
BOUNCE BACK ANNIVERSARY PARTY + 7-TO-SMOKE HIP-HOP FREESTYLE DANCE BATTLE
🚨PRE-REGISTRATION HIGHLY ENCOURAGED, ATTENDANCE WILL BE CAPPED 🚨
(Kids 18 and under enter for free)
Not the official RSVP! Make sure to register each person with the link below.
Links for workshop signups, event registration, and battle registration:
https://linktr.ee/bouncebackhiphop
📅 SATURDAY • SEPTEMBER 26 • 1-8pm
🎟️ $15 presale • $20 at the door • KIDS 18 & UNDER FREE • @thelumpiacompany • 288 9th Ave. Oakland
Come celebrate with us at The Lumpia Company to celebrate Bounce Back’s 2 year anniversary—a celebration of Hip-hop, community, & social dance culture.
This anniversary brings together multiple generations of Bay Area Hip-Hop—DJs, MCs, dancers, and artists who have helped shape the culture alongside those carrying it forward.
DJs 🔊
@shortkut
@dennisandfonte
@karlita_creates
@et_iv
PERFORMANCES 🎤
@dodatamen
@jaeyabayani
@djethandreams (DJ showcase)
MC / HOST 🎤
@blkwolfnasty
LIVE ART 🎨
@jefreedom1
+
🏆 7-TO-SMOKE HIP-HOP BATTLE (1-4pm)
$200 PRIZE 💰
$5 to enter (in addition to ticket)
1pm sign-ups (end @ 1:45)
2pm prelims
JUDGES 📋
@mikeydisko
@ogtaehaze
@remind1977
DJ 🔊
@dennisandfonte
FORMAT:
Open sign-ups ➡️ Preliminary Rounds ➡️ Top 16 Bracket ➡️ Top 8 advance to the 7-To-Smoke
Register here!
https://linktr.ee/bouncebackhiphop
Not the official RSVP! Make sure to register each person with the link above. See y'all there!
JTown Jazz: Anime & Ghibli
Sat at 7pm · San Jose
JTOWN JAZZ!! WE BACK!!1
SATURDAY, SEP 19TH, 7PM-9ISH!
@phoebe_c_music AT @minasan.sj
$5-10 suggested donation @ door (support live music!!)
last year, phoebe & friends ripped almost 2 hours of ghibli tunes the same weekend as nikkei matsuri. this year; we’re ringing in the fall with some of your favorite ghibli tunes, anime songs openings, and video game classics (like some ssbm baaangers)
this time, we're trying to accommodate as many folks as we can <3 please RSVP so we can space plan & shift venues if we have to!
much love!
minasan + studio phoebe
Journal Cover & Charm Workshop
Next Sun at 2pm · Vacaville
Come spend a creative afternoon with Little Eileen Things and 707 Junk Journal Club and make your own journal cover + charmed pin! 💌📓
You’ll design a reusable journal cover, decorate it with cute little details, and create a charmed pin completely customized by you. Dig through a collection of charms, beads, stickers, and stationery goodies to make something that feels perfectly you.
Your ticket includes all supplies, so just show up ready to create! No experience needed, this is meant to be a fun, low-pressure afternoon of crafting, chatting, and making cute things. ✂️✨
📍 Arrive Vacaville. Parking lot is across the street !
📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 2–4 PM
🎀 All supplies provided
Come alone, bring your journal bestie, or make it a little creative date. 💕 You’ll leave with your finished journal cover + charmed pin ready to use.
Thirst Draft: Write Drunk, Edit Never
Sun at 6pm · San Francisco
An event for writers — and for writing. Everyone gets the same prompt when they walk in the door. What ends up on the page is up to you!
Here’s how it works:
Write whatever you want — poem, song, short story, joke… anything works!
Interpret the prompt however you like, but try to incorporate it in some way
Work alone or collaborate with friends/strangers — no word count or time limit
Sign up by 7pm if you want to share your piece on stage, just like an open mic
Want to join, but can’t make it by 6 pm? All good!
Here are some loose times to keep in mind:
Write & Mingle: 6pm to 7pm
Share on Stage: 7pm to 8pm
Drink & Discuss: 8pm to 9pm
No cover, no editing, no AI. Pens and paper will be available, but bring your own if you can. Grab a drink (or an NA beverage!), tip your bartenders, and support your fellow writers.Bean-Up
Next Sun at 1pm · San Francisco
Do you love beans?
Join your fellow Bay Area Bean Lovers to celebrate the first birthday of the Bean-Up, and our first time in SF!
What is a bean-up?
A place to let your love of beans run wild, build community, and eat some really incredible food.
Assemble with your fellow bean lovers, bring a bean dish, I’ll have a bean bake, and celebrate our love of legumes.
Make sure to label your dish and include any major allergens
Please bring a plate or bowl and a utensil to enjoy in all of the beans.
Send this to a bean lover in your life. I can’t wait to meet you all!
Will you bean there?
Looking for more details:
Check out:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWgxc_ZlMbU/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Sin Miedo Gallery: Soft Opening
Sat at 12pm · San Francisco
🎉 Sketchboard Co. is excited to present our next project: @sinmiedo.gallery !
🎯 09/19 from 12-6pm
📍2831 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
⚡ Live Screenprinting
📸 Photo booth portraits for donation$ to build out the $pace we want!
🙏 Flyer by our homie Russel! @russel.dl
🤝 In partnership with @goldengatecoop - we are joining forces to create the space we have been envisioning for the community: warm, resourceful, and accessible.
😘 Sin Miedo Gallery: an art gallery + shop + community-supported library + creative work/performance space.
😍 We'll have a printing space for anyone who wants to print, make a zine, or learn!
📚 We'll hold classes of all kinds!
❤️ This space is curated by and for artists, who are looking to get away from tech focused spaces. We'll have tables in the front for folks to work casually during open hours at the shop, and a dedicated creative space in the back.
Higher Ground Vol. 002: Matcha Edition
Sun at 1:30pm · San Francisco
Hello Bees Society!
We’re back this month to do another free community event! This time we’re giving out free matcha at Hellman Hollow @ Golden Gate Park! (Free matcha while supplies last!) We will be set under a blue tent as usual.
Alongside the free drinks is also our featured line up of DJs who will be playing a mix of music such as EDM, House, Kpop, etc!
The theme for this event is art and creativity! Come meet and chat with others who have a passion for music, dance, painting, drawing, singing, pottery, etc!
We want to keep growing our social club and creating connections with more talented people! If you are interested in being a DJ for our future events, or helping with event organizing or graphic design, or just want to collab, please feel free to DM us on IG!
If you want to contribute to our event and help us make this a monthly occurrence, please consider chipping a donation! We are very grateful for any kind of help ☺️
Sac Stitch Club @ Cali Stitch in Marin
Sat, Sep 26 at 11am · Ross
Join us at Cali Stitch, a quaint needlepoint shop in Marin County for a little day trip getaway with Sac Stitch Club. We will get 10% off all purchases on Sept. 26! After shopping, we’ll head to Marin Country Mart for lunch, stitching, and the farmer’s market. Join our partiful to let us know you’ll be there!A Very Odysserious Run
Sat at 9:30am · San Francisco
You’re Odysseus, otw home
13.1 mi run
Along the sea foam
Avoid the sirens song
And the cyclop’s big ding dong
Poseidon is chasing you
Stop by and eat khao tieu
Just kidding lock in homie
The Trojan horse can be your story
Pull up bring ur crew
Wear a toga or eat circes stew
Shoot a bow at the finish line
Or Penelope will never escape her confines
Cold plunge if you miss
Just make sure not to piss
2 routes:
1. The Agamemnon (6.5 mi)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7SsSWkPcCiHzRzodA
2. The Odyssey (13.1 mi)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6oeBAPGR9wo4ZPDR6
START POINT FOR BOTH ROUTES: Conservatory of Flowers (GGP)
END POINT FOR BOTH ROUTES: Baker Beach
EVERYONE PLEASE ARRIVE AT 9:30 SHARP for some nice streching ;). The Odyssey group leaves at 9:45, the Agamemnon group leaves at 10.
COSTUME HIGHLY HIGHLY ENCOURAGED (just think about how funny it will be)
What to bring (IMPORTANT):
-Towel for cold plunging at Baker Beach
-Sunblock
-Water
-Snacks for energy
-COSTUME (see photo for reference)
-Small bag to fit everything
costco hotdog run 🌭
Sat, Oct 3 at 10:30am · San Francisco
Work up your appetite on a 5k through the Mission. Celebrate your efforts with a $1.50 Hotdog + Drink. If you're more of a Chicken Bake or Pizza person, that's great too.
Invite your friends, or find new people with a Costco membership to mooch off of.
Costco membership encouraged but not required. We can just pretend we're family to get you through the door :)
Route TBA Soon!
Queer Coin-Op Night
Tue, Oct 6 at 6:15pm · San Francisco
Aracde Night Part 2
For the queers to meet like-minded people. Make a new friend ✨️
No time like the present. Grab a drink of your choosing, kick back, socialize & have fun.
The arcade has a very nice selection of games, including board games. Super Smash Bros available at the bar (sign up)
🕹🕹🕹
Coin Op games are free every 1st Tuesday!
Come on by & join us. Will be there for 2 hours max *
21+ with valid ID
LGBTQ2 + space ✨️
Fort Mason Night Market
Fri at 5pm · San Francisco
Fort Mason Night Market is right around the corner!
Expect 25+ food trucks curated by Off the Grid, think Senor Sisig, Johnny Doughnuts, Bombzies BBQ, and Bini's Kitchen, alongside a lineup spanning Filipino, Korean, Nepalese, Argentine, and Cajun flavors
There will also be 50+ craft vendors, live music and DJ sets curated by Stern Grove Festival, and sunset views over the Golden Gate. Leashed dogs welcome!Drawn Together: Art Show & Market
Sat to Sun · San Francisco
Saturday, Sept 19, 12-5pm
Sunday, Sept 20, 12-5pm
The After School Collective is a community of creative hobbyists who have been united by the shared love of making outside the boundaries of our professions. Drawn Together is a celebration of our creative spark and inner child ✨
Stop by to see ceramics, textiles, photography, illustrations, on view in the gallery. There will be a market section for prints, fibers, functional pottery, and more also made by our artists for sale.
Light refreshments will be provided. Open to all!
Featuring the works of
Alix Chan
Angelica Rabang
Angelina Nou
Emily Luong
Karen Li
Kathy Paik
Kelsey Lam
Lisa Kim
Mary Hu
Michelle Tam
Michiko Arai
Olivia Yu
Stephanie Yee
Una Nattermann
Message @michtammakes on IG for any questions/concerns!
The venue is a 10 minute walk from Civic Center Bart/Muni and is easily accessible by the 12, 27, and 19 bus lines. Street parking is also available.Berkeley Art Club: Halloween Market
Fri, Oct 23 at 5pm · Berkeley
Join us for our Halloween Market at Donkey and Goat Winery! Enjoy live music, food and wine while shopping from 21 local artists and makers.
This event is also a fundraiser for the Berkeley Humane Society! Vendor fees are being donated to Berkeley Humane to support animal welfare. There will also be opportunities to donate during the event! Berkeley Humane will also have a table at the market where you can learn more about how to foster. 🐈⬛❤️
Featuring artists and makers:
@kissedbychains
@lea.zalinskis
@phantomfantaaa
@refunctjewelry
@vivian_bond
@luna.botanicals.co
@nopeachflameworks
@creaturefeatureceramics
@rat.hands.press
@pierrotteeth
@ojalahojas
@papa.seahorse
@justplatanosfritos
@tanaka.jpeg
@worthahello
@thesun.jewelrystudio
@riegrettablestatements
@mindlesslymuse
@alexdrawstrees
@forestxfriends (market organizer)
Tarot by:
@heroinesjourneyoracle
Music by:
@lillianfrancess
@mooncakemydarling
Food vendors:
Korean American food pop up by @ricecrackerclub
Mole, Tlayudas & Tamales by @tonantzin.sf
Follow @berkeleyartclub on Instagram for more information and updates!
Lit Fic at the Bar—October Meeting
Sun, Oct 4 at 5pm · Oakland
We’ll be discussing Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab 📚 A dark fantasy novel about three lesbian vampires across different centuries
Can't wait to discuss over drinks at Clio’s!
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 and non-binary individuals welcome!
Join our Discord for all updates, communication, and voting:
https://discord.gg/PKv2DtJgRD
