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Berkeley Nights

Sat, Aug 22 at 2pm · Berkeley

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Sparks in the Park

Sat, Aug 15 at 2:30pm · Berkeley

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Her Neighborhood Club | Meet your Match(a) |

Sat, Aug 15 at 11am · San Francisco

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UBE UNIVERSE

Thu, Aug 27 at 3pm · San Francisco

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Ăn Chơi Night

Sat at 7pm · Fremont

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Final Fridays Lights Out Climbing !!

Fri, Jul 31 at 6:30pm · San Jose

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The Atlas Club: Recovery @ Onsen SF

Sat, Aug 1 at 10am · San Francisco

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Sapiens: Creative Lounge

Yesterday at 7pm · San Francisco

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FREE SUMMER MOVIE SERIES @ TILLAGE

Jul 3 to Jul 31 · San Francisco

We're celebrating summer with a free sci-fi themed movie series. Each Friday in July we’ll be showing a movie at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No purchase required, but space is limited. If you want guaranteed seating, you can reserve your spot in advance by purchasing a $5 concessions voucher. Note: Those with reserved seats will be given priority at entry. (Last week we were completely full!) Register Here: https://members.tillage.place/suite/organizations/516a6b21-1c22-495c-b504-285819040149/events

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San Francisco Fashion Happy Hour

Thu at 7pm · San Francisco

We're bringing back the SF Fashion Happy Hour! Come out on Thursday, July 23rd with your best fits to meet other people in the SF fashion community. We'll have photographers, DJs, and some amazing wine by our lovely hosts at Arcana. Free entry, space limited.

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Ahwa Night

Fri at 7pm · San Francisco

we’re back again for another ahwa night in the mission at grand coffee too! come hangout, grab some coffee (some summer refreshers and new menu items 🫣), play some board games, watch some vintage egyptian films, and enjoy the good vibes! we know the world cup will be over by the 24th, but wear your egypt jersey and let’s celebrate anyway! win or lose, we’re proud of egypt through and through. 20% off for jersey wearers 🇪🇬

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Madrone Book Sale 📚

Sat at 12pm · San Francisco

Join us for the Madrone Book Sale in our outdoor parklet! Browse a curated selection of used art books, fiction, YA books, cookbooks, graphic novels, comics, and hidden gems. Most books are just $2–$5. All proceeds to benefit Youth Art Exchange. ❤️ We’ll also have limited-edition tote bags featuring original artwork by People!Art!Music! and screen printed locally by Fleetwood. 🎨 And sandwiches for sale! 🥪 📍 Madrone Art Bar (Parklet) 📅 Saturday, July 25 • 12–5pm Grab a drink, support local arts education, and discover your next favorite book!

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Intertwine: Exhibition

Sat at 2pm · Vallejo

Join us for a free intimate, immersive one-day art exhibition celebrating the diverse stories, threads, and perspectives that weave our communities Featuring: Local Artists Live Music Light Refreshments FREE to attend, all are welcome! Suggested donation of $5 but not required :) 📍 Studio Luz, Vallejo CA 📅 Saturday, July 25 🕓 2PM – 8PM

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Ăn Chơi Night

Sat at 7pm · Fremont

Join us for Ăn Chơi Night, the first event by @vietcollective.880 , the new East & South Bay chapter of @vietcollective.sf! Join us for an evening of Mèo Cà Phê x Nabe collaboration drinks, frozen sữa chua, fried cá viên chiên, complimentary pandan tea, Vietnamese lotto with prizes, and Vinahouse playing throughout the night. Whether you're coming with friends or hoping to meet new people, we'd love to have you. 🎟️ Limited to 100 guests 💵 $5 admission to help cover operational costs to make this event possible!

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fromclay + thatfranco

Sat at 8pm · San Francisco

LUPFR Presents: fromclay + thatfranco The live music series in SF continues in North Beach !! This time, openers for Arlo & itsmurph: fromclay + thatfranco will be co-headlining a night of curated music that will expand your palete of house music SET TIMES: ⏳ 8 - 9 PM: ASTRD 9 - 10 PM: trillbot b2b Juggan 10 PM - 12 AM: thatfranco 12 - 2 AM: fromclay *💵 FREE ENTRY

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Bean-Up

Sun at 1pm · Berkeley

It’s hot fiber summer🫘 Do you love beans? Join your fellow Bay Area Bean Lovers 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==

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sf bookish

Sun at 2pm · San Francisco

SF Bookish is heading to Lafayette Park! 🌿📖 Join us for a cozy picnic-style book club as we discuss The Midnight Library. Finished the book, halfway through, or just here for the vibes — all are welcome as always :) Bring a blanket, something to sip, and a snack to share if you’d like. Bonus points for a book-inspired treat: your dream midnight snack ✨ See you there!

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cine cue a-listers 🌟: one night only

Mon, Aug 10 at 7pm · San Francisco

cine cue a-listers is our smaller movie club in between monthly cine-parties to build cinephile community 🌟🫂 this time we’ll be seeing One Night Only 💌 *not required to be an AMC a-lister! exact day & time TBA as release dates become available! lmk if a specific weekday is preferred 😄 please join my AMC entourage link above and i will post our seats when confirmed! if u don’t have a-list, you can buy ur ticket then next to us :) @cinecue.sf 💌

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QUEER PICTURE DAY

Sun, Aug 16 at 2pm · Oakland

QUEER PICTURE DAY 💌 by OMG Visuals I’ve had this idea in my mind for years and I’m finally bringing it to life. A lot of queer people never really got the chance to fully express ourselves as our fully realized selves growing up. So I wanted to create a Picture Day for us now. A space to document who we are, who we’ve become, and the versions of ourselves we dreamed about for so long. Come in your best whatever-that-means-to-you. Dress up, be soft, be bold, be sexy, be playful, be fully yourself. I want to capture the queer joy we carry and preserve this moment in time together. This will be a community portrait event with a backdrop, music, candid moments, and eventually a yearbook-style archive with “Most Likely To…” superlatives and community pages spotlighting the people and spaces that shape us. My dream is to make this a yearly series — something we can return to every year to see who we are becoming. We’ll be at my favorite bar in downtown Oakland during Pride with a DJ, good energy, beautiful people, and room to connect. Come ready to take portraits, meet new people, and be part of something special.

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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.

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Sapiens: Creative Lounge

Yesterday at 7pm · San Francisco

Sapiens x The Faight Collective present: Creative Lounge Monday, July 20 Bring your own artwork and spend the evening creating alongside others in a relaxed, open studio vibe. We have some communal materials if you wanna come hang out, sketch, or jam on stage. There are instruments available, but we'd suggest bringing your own. 💸- 5 dollar suggested donation at the door 📍 The Faight Collective / 475 Haight St, San Francisco (Fillmore & Haight) 🕖 7–7:30- arrival & setup Get settled, and meet some cool people. 🕗 7:30 pm: kickoff 🕗 8pm Featured Artist 🕗 10:30pm - gtfo 🫶 What is the Creative Lounge? Creative Lounge is a monthly collab between sapiens and the faight collective. it’s an open studio-style gathering for artists, creatives, and curious people.

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Machine Embroidery Intro: Patch Design

Tomorrow at 6pm · San Francisco

Come learn how to use embroidery software at Bayside! In this workshop we'll teach you how to operate Embrilliance Stitch Artist, a digitization software that is used to create files for embroidery machines. We'll work with you to design embroidered patches, which we'll stitch out and ship to you afterward. And we'll give you a license for the software so you can keep designing on your own at home! You'll learn a ton in this session, and you'll leave with new skills and patches you're proud of. We hope to see you soon!

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Dasein AI Film Festival

Thu at 6pm · San Francisco

# Being at the Edge of Presence The first Dasein AI Film Festival explored a specific frontier: the relationship between humanity, technology, consciousness, and the unknown. Now, the field expands. For our second screening, we present a new international selection of films created by artists from around the world. These films are not limited to artificial intelligence, altered consciousness, or technological transformation. They also explore the ordinary subjects that shape human life: love, memory, loneliness, identity, family, conflict, desire, humor, belonging, loss, and hope. Dasein means “being there.” Inspired by Martin Heidegger’s concept of Dasein—the experience of existing in relation to the world—this screening creates a space where different lives, cultures, emotions, and perspectives can meet. Each filmmaker approaches the world from a different place. Together, their films form something larger: a collective feeling. A portrait of what artists around the world are sensing, questioning, fearing, remembering, and imagining at this moment in history. This is a new curation. Less restricted. More open. Not defined by one subject, genre, or technology, but connected through the act of expression. Not a search for one universal answer, but an encounter with many ways of being. ⸻ ## PROGRAM FORMAT • Curated international short-film screening • 10–15 selected films • Screening runtime: approximately 90 minutes • Audience Award • Multiple winners may be announced when the votes align ⸻ A shared cinematic experience. A space to witness how artists from different parts of the world experience the same world differently—and how, beneath those differences, certain feelings remain universal. Followed by conversation, connection, and the continuation of the Dasein Creative Circle. ⸻ 📍 Upcider 1160 Polk St, Floor 2 San Francisco, CA 🗓 Thursday, July 23, 2026 🕕 Screening: 6:00 PM–7:30 PM 🎟 $13 Admission More information: [www.daseinfilmfestival.com](http://www.daseinfilmfestival.com) — Dasein Creative Circle A year-round space where filmmakers, artists, technologists, writers, philosophers, and curious minds can meet, exchange ideas, collaborate, and co-evolve.

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Madrone Summer Art Opening

Thu at 6pm · San Francisco

Join us Thursday, July 23rd from 6–9 PM as we celebrate new work by Ron Campbell, Nick Yusi, bianca levan, and silvi alcivar. 🌯 We will also have Tijuana-style burritos for sale from Little Fuego Kitchen! 🌯 On the Main Wall: Ron Campbell — DIVE BAR  A 22-panel underwater myriorama inspired by vintage pulp illustrations, creating an ever-changing comic-like world with countless possible arrangements. Nick Yusi — DONCE  Bold, airbrushed works inspired by nightlife, music, and pop culture, capturing the energy of dancing, drinking, and being immersed in the moment. In the Front Window: bianca levan + silvi alcivar — this is the shape of choosing  A contemplative collaboration of pastel drawings and poetry exploring reflection, softness, and the moments that shape who we become. 📍 Madrone Art Bar  🗓️ July 23–September 21, 2026  🍸 Opening Reception: Thursday, July 23 • 6–9 PM  Free • 21+

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Madrone Book Sale 📚

Sat at 12pm · San Francisco

Join us for the Madrone Book Sale in our outdoor parklet! Browse a curated selection of used art books, fiction, YA books, cookbooks, graphic novels, comics, and hidden gems. Most books are just $2–$5. All proceeds to benefit Youth Art Exchange. ❤️ We’ll also have limited-edition tote bags featuring original artwork by People!Art!Music! and screen printed locally by Fleetwood. 🎨 And sandwiches for sale! 🥪 📍 Madrone Art Bar (Parklet) 📅 Saturday, July 25 • 12–5pm Grab a drink, support local arts education, and discover your next favorite book!

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Wix & Wax Candle Making Workshop

Sun at 1pm · San Francisco

Looking for a unique candle making workshop in the Bay Area? Join Odd Commodity Shop for a creative afternoon where sustainability meets craftsmanship. During this hands-on workshop, you'll create your own custom candle inside a reclaimed glass bottle that has been thoughtfully rescued from the waste stream and transformed into a one-of-a-kind vessel. Choose from a curated collection of premium fragrance oils, personalize your candle with decorative elements, and learn how everyday materials can be given a beautiful second life. Whether you're planning a date, catching up with friends, exploring San Francisco, or simply looking for a relaxing creative experience, this workshop is designed for all skill levels. No experience is necessary, just come ready to create. Every candle you make helps divert glass from the landfill while supporting a local Oakland artist and small business dedicated to giving discarded materials a second life. Reserve your spot today! We can't wait to create with you!

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Allison’s Bad Ceramics @ Renegade Craft

Aug 1 to Next Sun · San Francisco

A tribute to my grand aunt, who inspired my pottery journey and encouraged my artistic pursuits since birth 🤍 I’ll be selling my ceramics at Renegade for the first time ever and I’d love it if you could come check it out or just come hang and support! Share this with your friends too, the more the merrier 🫶🏼 entry to the craft fair is free, I’ll be posting images of some of the work I’ll be selling here too

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Camp Scrap: an upcycling day camp

Next Sun at 12pm · Fremont

the third installation of monthly camp scrap! check @campscrap on ig for updates

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camp scrap: upcycling craft night

Tue, Aug 4 at 6pm · Pinole

CAMP SCRAP IS GROWING 💫 come check out free craft nights in pinole every first and third Tuesday starting this August 💖

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Gestural Expressions Gallery Reception

Sat, Aug 8 at 4pm · Oakland

Please join us in celebrating our summer exhibition, Gestural Expressions, featuring work by five women expressionist painters. Enjoy a tasting from Rue de Rêve, a local women-owned apéritif producer.

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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

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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.

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Intertwine: Exhibition

Sat at 2pm · Vallejo

Join us for a free intimate, immersive one-day art exhibition celebrating the diverse stories, threads, and perspectives that weave our communities Featuring: Local Artists Live Music Light Refreshments FREE to attend, all are welcome! Suggested donation of $5 but not required :) 📍 Studio Luz, Vallejo CA 📅 Saturday, July 25 🕓 2PM – 8PM

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fromclay + thatfranco

Sat at 8pm · San Francisco

LUPFR Presents: fromclay + thatfranco The live music series in SF continues in North Beach !! This time, openers for Arlo & itsmurph: fromclay + thatfranco will be co-headlining a night of curated music that will expand your palete of house music SET TIMES: ⏳ 8 - 9 PM: ASTRD 9 - 10 PM: trillbot b2b Juggan 10 PM - 12 AM: thatfranco 12 - 2 AM: fromclay *💵 FREE ENTRY

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Italo Disco with Fiat Panda, Big Wink & PETRE

Sat at 9pm · Oakland

What better way to spend a mid-summer Saturday than lounging in the sun all day and then dancing the night away? PETRE, Big Wink, and Fiat Panda are here to make this dream come true for us all, spinning their signature selection of Euro hits under Thee Stork Blub disco ball. Whether you're an Italo Disco regular or joining the party for the first time, bring a friend to twirl and turn your best looks. Be sure to wear your SPF – Sunny, Playful Fa-shi-on. Heat advisory! The dance floor fills fast, so don't be shy to arrive early for a breezier, more spacious experience. Early birds and night owls, you are equally loved. Let's fly away together!

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Sobremesa: Disco Daze

Sat, Aug 1 at 2pm · San Francisco

Sobremesa returns — this time before the sun goes down. Welcome to Disco Daze 🕺🪩 A daytime dance gathering where skylights, disco, house grooves, coffee, cocktails, and beautiful people come together under one roof. For one afternoon, guests will be transported into a two-story Sobremesa daydream: 🎧💿 Upstairs: DJ sets, dancing, and disco energy 🍹🌿 Downstairs: cocktails, coffee pop-up by Delo, and room to linger LINEUP: DJ LV Bilu MEK Dress code: Daytime disco. Retro prints or something that catches the light ✨ ☕ Coffee by @sipdelo 🍸 Cocktails by Natoma Cabana 🕺🪩 Daze by Sobremesa 21+ Stay a little longer. @sobremesa.nights

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EL RIO JAMS

Thu, Aug 13 at 8:30pm · San Francisco

San Francisco!! Pull up to El Rio on August 13th at 8:30pm for a great night of drinks and amazing bands, featuring local bands Coworkers and TOCCA, and the Bay Area debut of LA Desi rock band SIKEEN! Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door!

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After Hours: Part II

Sun, Aug 23 at 6pm · San Francisco

This is your official invite to our second open mic night fundraiser, After Hours: Part II! Join this fundraiser as a performer up on the stage or as a supporter cheering on the amazing talent you will witness on stage. Tickets are a sliding scale, and every dollar counts! We will be fundraising for Bay Area Music Project (BAMP). BAMP provides high-quality music education to students who would otherwise lack access, using music to build life skills, confidence, and academic growth. Students receive rigorous hands-on instruction, collaborative ensemble experiences, and meaningful performance opportunities throughout the year. All students have access to instruments and resources at low or no cost. BAMP empowers youth to discover their voices and broaden their horizons in and outside the classroom.

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Castro Art Walk

Fri, Aug 7 at 5pm · San Francisco

The next first Friday in the Castro is August 7th and we have some incredible art shows to share!! You are invited to experience 21 specialized art exhibits on the August 7th Castro Art Walk!! 21 art galleries and local merchants stay open late to host special events, highlighting local and international artists, that the community can experience all in one night every month. We offer guided and self-guided tours of the Castro's 21 art events. This month, the guided tour starts from stop #2 Chartreuse by Roje (2095 Market St.) at 5:00 pm

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Camp Scrap: an upcycling day camp

Next Sun at 12pm · Fremont

the third installation of monthly camp scrap! check @campscrap on ig for updates

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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

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Chinatown Night Market Photo Walk

Fri, Aug 14 at 6:30pm · San Francisco

Grab a camera and come shoot Chinatown after dark with us. The Night Market only comes around once a month—we’ll wander, grab food, and chase good light. All levels and cameras welcome.

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Paint, Sip & Afterparty @ Hungry Tables ft. Makeplease | Summer in SF

Sat at 6pm · San Francisco

Makeplease and Hungry Tables present a paint & sip & afterparty like no other 🎨🌁👩🏼‍🐰‍👩🏽 Led by San Francisco-born artist and RISD graduate Haley Davis, you'll paint "Summer in San Francisco"—a hazy Golden Gate Bridge scene emerging through the city's iconic summer fog. Haley's step-by-step instruction makes this experience fun and approachable for everyone, whether it's your first time picking up a paintbrush or your hundredth time. Perfect for a date night, girls' night, a birthday, a team outing, or just for meeting new people, you'll have fun painting, drinking, and chatting before continuing the night at our afterparty 😎🤠 📅 Event Details Saturday, July 25, 2026 🎨 Paint & Sip 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 🎉 After Party 8:00 PM until close 📍 Hungry Tables Across from Moscone Center San Francisco, CA 🎟️ GENERAL ADMISSION — $85 Your ticket includes: 🎨 Two-hour guided Paint & Sip experience 🖌️ All painting supplies and materials 🍸 One complimentary signature cocktail or mocktail 🎉 Access to the After Party 🪑 Reserved seating Additional food and beverages available for purchase. ✨ VIP EXPERIENCE — $115 Everything included in General Admission, plus: 🍷 Unlimited select house cocktails, beer, and wine until 9:00 PM ⭐ Premium reserved seating Premium cocktails and specialty beverages available for purchase separately. Proof of payment required for entry. 🌁 This Month's Painting Summer in San Francisco Capture one of the city's most iconic views as you paint the Golden Gate Bridge wrapped in San Francisco's famous summer fog. Designed by Haley Davis, this exclusive artwork is inspired by the city she calls home and is perfect for painters of every experience level. You'll leave with a finished canvas that's uniquely San Francisco—and uniquely yours. What to Expect 🎨 Beginner-friendly guided painting instruction 🍸 Signature cocktails, mocktails, and delicious food 🎶 A lively, social atmosphere 🤝 Meet new people and connect with the community 🖼️ Take home your completed painting 🎉 Stay for the after party and keep the evening going About Makeplease Makeplease is founded by Haley Davis, a San Francisco-born and raised artist and graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Through thoughtfully curated Paint & Sip experiences, Haley combines art and community to create welcoming events where everyone can have fun, connect, chill out, and make something they're proud of, regardless of artistic experience. About Hungry Tables Located across from Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco, Hungry Tables is a vibrant gathering place where great food, craft drinks, and community come together. Whether you're a local, in town for a conference, or exploring the city, Hungry Tables hosts memorable experiences that bring people together over food, creativity, and conversation.

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Italo Disco with Fiat Panda, Big Wink & PETRE

Sat at 9pm · Oakland

What better way to spend a mid-summer Saturday than lounging in the sun all day and then dancing the night away? PETRE, Big Wink, and Fiat Panda are here to make this dream come true for us all, spinning their signature selection of Euro hits under Thee Stork Blub disco ball. Whether you're an Italo Disco regular or joining the party for the first time, bring a friend to twirl and turn your best looks. Be sure to wear your SPF – Sunny, Playful Fa-shi-on. Heat advisory! The dance floor fills fast, so don't be shy to arrive early for a breezier, more spacious experience. Early birds and night owls, you are equally loved. Let's fly away together!

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fromclay + thatfranco

Sat at 8pm · San Francisco

LUPFR Presents: fromclay + thatfranco The live music series in SF continues in North Beach !! This time, openers for Arlo & itsmurph: fromclay + thatfranco will be co-headlining a night of curated music that will expand your palete of house music SET TIMES: ⏳ 8 - 9 PM: ASTRD 9 - 10 PM: trillbot b2b Juggan 10 PM - 12 AM: thatfranco 12 - 2 AM: fromclay *💵 FREE ENTRY

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Silent Book Club SJ - Manga + Matcha

Sun at 1:30pm · Campbell

Manga + Matcha. Need us say more? Bring your favorite manga and/or light novel for an afternoon of silent reading. 1:30 - 2:00 Grab a seat. Socialize & Intros. 2:00 - 3:00 Reading 3:00 - 3:30 Share what you read. Socializing.

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AI x Fashion Coffee Club

Fri, Aug 7 at 8am · San Francisco

An intimate and thoughtfully curated coffee gathering for people fascinated by the intersection of AI and fashion. What to expect A relaxed morning with a small group of like-minded people - sharing ideas, discovering new perspectives, and having meaningful conversations over coffee. About the host Hi there, I’m Hermione. I love coffee, fashion, AI (and dogs, of course). I’m creating this gathering to meet others who are excited by this intersection and have thoughtful conversations about where it could take us. Location note There are several Le Marais Bakery locations in San Francisco - make sure to go to the Sanchez St. location, near Dolores Park.

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Lazy Sunday Stroll #10

Next Sun at 10am · Crissy Field East Beach, Crissy Field Promenade, San Francisco, CA

Hate run clubs? Good. You’re in the right place. “Love” run clubs? Good you’re also in the right place ( even tho I know you be lying😝) This is a low-effort walking club for people who want steps without the suffering. We walk, we yap, we “touch grass”… and somehow still end up talking about AI. No pace..no pressure Just vibes, light movement, and earning a sweet treat after (non-negotiable). Low energy. High main character. Slightly performative…because obviously. 🙄💅 Bring your friends, your mom, your dogs (highly encouraged🐶) The plan is simple: Meeting Spot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/81Yo4UNiseGL2aC8A?g_st=ic We will meet at 10am and start walking at 10:15 am sharp! We then walk until Warming Hut Park Store and then turn around and walk back to the meeting spot. Then we usually end up by going to the Farmer’s Market at Fort Mason to grab a much needed bite. 🤗 Join our community to stay in the loop: https://partiful.com/co/HOf3EWr51vIqvIgClpw2

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Black Women In Bloom Book Release Party 🎉

Fri, Aug 21 at 6pm · Oakland

Join Carefree Magazine's editor-in-chief, Anayo Awuzie, in celebrating the release of the new coffee table book, Black Women In Bloom 🌸 We're coming home. Bay Area, this is the flagship stop of the Black Women in Bloom tour—30+ essays from Black women across the diaspora, five years of Carefree Magazine, one very stubborn dream, and finally, a real book. One that celebrates the becoming journeys of Black women across the diaspora. Copies of Black Women in Bloom will be sold with a hosted book signing by Anayo after the program! How we'll bloom 🌼 💐 Grab flowers for yourself and the community bouquet from our Carefree Bloom Cart💐 💐 Wokeland host, Elsa G hosts a fireside chat with Carefree founder, Anayo about Black Women in Bloom 💐 Hosted reading of selected works from the book's contributors 💐 Good conversations in community about our blooming seasons 💐 Take an artsy portrait at our flower installation 💐 Vibe to good music while reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones 🎵 💐 Light bites Wine 🍷 by the glass available at the Kinfolx bar Treats, goodies, giveaways, and more throughout the evening! 🌸 📍 Kinfolx, Oakland — 1951 Telegraph Ave 🗓️ Friday, August 21, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 – 9:00 PM Pre-order the book now and I'll have a gift for you at the party: carefreemag.com/book Bring a friend or two (yes, men are welcome and encouraged to pull up!) See you in the room! ✨

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16 years of one direction craft night + listening party

Next Thu at 6pm · Alameda

pov: you’re still waiting for the reunion… it’s been 16 years of one direction, so we’re celebrating the only way that feels right: crafting while listening to all 1d hits and pretending like it’s 2012 again ticket must be purchased to rsvp and includes: ⭐️5 wooden dolls to make your own boy band + all art supplies ⭐️instructor guidance + creative freedom ⭐️your handmade craft to take home yummy food from dandelion kaffe is available for purchase. this is a great chance to support a local asian owned business. learn more about the space at www.dandelionkaffe.com come solo, or bring your directioner bestie and spend the evening reliving the good old 1d years! 💛

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sf bookish

Sun at 2pm · San Francisco

SF Bookish is heading to Lafayette Park! 🌿📖 Join us for a cozy picnic-style book club as we discuss The Midnight Library. Finished the book, halfway through, or just here for the vibes — all are welcome as always :) Bring a blanket, something to sip, and a snack to share if you’d like. Bonus points for a book-inspired treat: your dream midnight snack ✨ See you there!

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EL RIO JAMS

Thu, Aug 13 at 8:30pm · San Francisco

San Francisco!! Pull up to El Rio on August 13th at 8:30pm for a great night of drinks and amazing bands, featuring local bands Coworkers and TOCCA, and the Bay Area debut of LA Desi rock band SIKEEN! Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door!

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COLLECTIVE: AIR

Sat at 5pm · San Francisco

The inaugural curated group exhibition uniting fine art, live music, photography, and installation in one immersive experience. Featured Artists: KYLE COFFMAN · COLBY DAMON · DYLANGER GUTIERREZ · TIM GUAN · LILLI FORE

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Knovel Literary Club - #SFTechWeek

Sat, Oct 10 at 2pm · San Francisco

Knovel Literary Club is an activation curated by Knovel Protocol, designed to enrich contemporary thought and community life through the power of the written word. Bay Area authors read from works-in-progress and get live reader feedback via QR-linked Knovel pages. Includes a self-publishing workshop covering on-chain registration, alternatives to Amazon KDP, and the Indie Author Project pipeline. Free to attend. Day 1 of 2 This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

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Berkeley Nights

Sat, Aug 22 at 2pm · Berkeley

Berkeley Nights is back — and we added line dancing. Join us Saturday, August 22, from 2–6PM on Fourth Street Makers Row for a free golden-hour gathering with local makers, live music, food trucks, and the best light Berkeley has to offer. New this month: beginner line dancing lesson. No experience needed. Just show up ready to laugh at yourself a little. The lineup: 🛍️ Makers — shop from local artists, designers, and small brands 🎶 Live music — golden hour set on the row 💃Line dancing — beginner lesson 🎯 Lawn games — cornhole, giant Jenga, and more, set up all evening 🌮 Food trucks — eats and drinks on site ✨ Golden hour — Fourth Street at its absolute best The details: 📍 Where: Fourth Street Makers Row, 1919 Fourth St., Berkeley, CA 94710 🕓 When: Saturday, August 22 · 2 – 6 PM 💸 Cost: Free and open to all 🐶 Dog-friendly · 👶 Kid-friendly Bring a friend. Bring the dog. Bring an appetite. We saved you a spot. Presented by Prikli Agency and Fourth Street Makers Row.

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UBE UNIVERSE

Thu, Aug 27 at 3pm · San Francisco

Summer's almost over, so we're making it purple. For one afternoon only, downtown San Francisco transforms into UBE UNIVERSE — a dreamy purple world filled with ube treats, Filipino-inspired flavors, creative workshops, local makers, music, photo moments, and unexpected surprises around every corner. 🍠 Ube desserts & specialty drinks 🛍️ Shop local artists, makers & small businesses 🎨 DIY workshops & hands-on activities 💅 Beauty, nails & creative stations 🎶 K-pop performances & DJ Set 🔮 Tarot readings, raffles & collectibles 💜 Meet fellow MAMAMOO fans before the concert 🎁 Gift bags filled with goodies for every ticket Eat Purple. Make Purple. Shop Purple. Celebrate Purple. One afternoon. One city. One very purple celebration.

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Silly Summer Swap

Sat, Aug 8 at 2pm · San Francisco

Get ready for a beautiful day in Golden Gate Park where you get rid of all those old clothes that you don't wear that someone will wear every day. You'll likely find you're new favorite jacket for fall, maybe an old clown suit. Who knows what you'll find, leave behind, or what memories you'll make at this wonderful event. Let's all make it grand :) There'll be a sound system, space for swapping clothes and your favorite people around. Please bring items you hope can have better lives with other people, food, wonderful vibes and whatever you'd like to bring. This is a chance for clothes you're ready to donate have a chance to bring meaning and beautiful looks to someone you care about. All extra clothes will be donated to a thrift store. THERE WILL BE AN OFFICIAL FASHION SHOW SO COME READY. Looking forward to gathering!!

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Gestural Expressions Gallery Reception

Sat, Aug 8 at 4pm · Oakland

Please join us in celebrating our summer exhibition, Gestural Expressions, featuring work by five women expressionist painters. Enjoy a tasting from Rue de Rêve, a local women-owned apéritif producer.

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