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Chinatown Night Market Photo Walk

Fri at 6:30pm · San Francisco

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palace of fine arts picnic & watercolor workshop

Next Sun at 2pm · San Francisco

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craft cafe SF: fiber arts meetup 🧶

Next Sun at 2pm · San Francisco

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stone fruit pastry & cafe pop-up

Sun, Aug 23 at 11am · San Francisco

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Berkeley Nights

Sat, Aug 22 at 2pm · Berkeley

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Afro House Welcome Celebration

Fri, Aug 28 at 6pm · Berkeley

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Sun Down. Bass Up! Sunset DJ Pop-Up

Sat, Aug 22 at 4pm · San Francisco

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Patchwork Show Oakland

Sat, Dec 12 at 11am · Oakland

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Chinatown Night Market Photo Walk

Fri 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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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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QUEER PICTURE DAY

Next Sun 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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TOUCH GRASS WALK CLUB: EATS

Next Sun at 10am · San Francisco

walking from portrero to mission with some delicious delights sprinkled throughout. it’s a neighborhood walk x food crawl 🌾 ~75 mins of walking starting at potrero, ending in mission. 30 mins of mingling / food ordering starting at 10am before we start the walk. please note that certain spots won’t allow pets unless they’re service animals! lineup will be released closer to the date but each will be a hidden spot or neighborhood favorite. note that everyone purchases individually at each location; either come hungry or come with friends if you plan on sharing! —— hii everyone :) as this is gaining more traction, just wanted to clarify logistics and details so far: - dining establishments will be finalized and released in the coming week or so; given the number of attendees, i’m confirming with each establishment that they’re able to handle the volume of orders - everyone MUST PREORDER at least 24 hours in advance to reduce congestion and to allow each place to prepare for the guest count and orders - instagram group chat is released for attendees for detailed logistics and to coordinate day of. strongly recommend joining! - i’m just one girl doing this to share my hobbies of walking and eating. this is not affiliated with any org but im doing my best to stay coordinated. if there’s any questions/input reach out on insta @touchgrasswalkclub

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Summer Sorcery

Fri, Aug 21 at 7pm · San Jose

CORE PRESENTS: 🌞 SUMMER SORCERY🌚 An evening of magical tunes, delectable elixirs, potions and herbal remedies crafted from the sofa park garden, and psychic readings🌜 🌞🌛 Musical performances by Silk Road🪄, Tabby’s Dream🐈‍⬛, blossomfoam🌿, and Apurva 🔮 See you August 21 at sofa pocket park in San Jose in your most whimsical or cottage core fits ✨ $13 Advance $15 Door/Day of Show All Ages. Doors 6:30 Music 7

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✰ magazine sundays ✰

Sun, Aug 23 at 10:30am · San Francisco

monthlyish club for fashion/art/culture/newspaper magazines + slow Sunday mornings 🌷📰 this time at the beloved City Lights 📖🕯️✍️ browse + pick up some options to read -> walk to Cafe Angolo for coffee, food & chatting :-) ★ about City Lights Bookstore: a landmark bookstore known for its commitment to innovative writing and progressive ideals 📙 ★ about Cafe Angolo: a European-style corner cafe known for great people watching ☕️ supporting independent local businesses & art ⋆⭒˚.⋆ <333 don’t miss it! - 10:30-11:15 AM: Browse @ City Lights - (walk) - 11:20-11:40 AM: Pick up food at Cafe Angolo (or wherever u want nearby) - (walk) - 11:50 AM-1:30 PM: Magazine/books/etc show & tell + journal/read + picnic @ Washington Square Park bring a picnic blanket 😄💌💌💌 :’)

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BBQ & Drank 5

Sat at 1pm · Oakland

You know the vibes, just come and vibe.

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Circles Group Ride!

Fri at 5:45pm · Ord & corbett park San Francisco

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Lit Fic at the Bar—September Meeting

Sun, Sep 13 at 5pm · Oakland

We’ll be discussing The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood 📚 A retelling of Homer's Odyssey from the perspective of Penelope, Odysseus's wife, and her twelve hanged maids Can't wait to discuss over drinks at Kingfish Pub! 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

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palace of fine arts picnic & watercolor workshop

Next Sun at 2pm · San Francisco

Spend your afternoon painting San Francisco's most iconic views in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming outdoor watercolor class. This beginner-friendly workshop includes step-by-step instruction and painting materials. All you need to bring is something to sit on, such as a picnic blanket or chair! Ticket must be purchased to RSVP! Note: This is an outdoor event. In case of rain or unsafe weather, participants will be notified 24 hours in advance with a refund or rescheduling option.

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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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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)!

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Can I Get a Witness? Open Mic

Sun, Aug 23 at 5pm · Oakland

CIGAW is ONE YEAR OLD 🥳🥳🥳🥳💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾Come celebrate the open mic that’s healing social isolation one mic at a time!! Can I Get a Witness? (CIGAW) is the first open mic of its kind, because after each poem we talk about it. We talk about what emotions came up, what resonates, and how our individual experiences relate to larger conditions. Some call it “poetic aftercare”, we call it a poetry witnessing circle. Here’s how it works: 🎤 open mic list with 8-10 poets. 🎤 Poets can share for up to 5mins. 🎤After each poem the room speaks back for 3-5mins. We have a few rules to keep the evening cute/supportive: 🚫 no Advice 🚫 no Scores 🚫 no Critiques ⭐️⭐️⭐️The goal is engage in meaningful conversation rooted in the themes found in the poets work—which typically hits different for each listener. During the event we provide “Ways We Witness”and “Optional Speaking Prompts” that keep the container supportive for both the performers and the audience. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, RSVP and tell a loved one. See you there 💃🏾✨ Your donation helps make this effort sustainable. Thank you! ☀️

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Thirst Draft: Write Drunk, Edit Never

Next 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.

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Unplugged: Watercolor and Hike

Sun, Aug 30 at 11am · Oakland

We’re excited to introduce Unplugged, a new gathering that brings together art, nature, and community for black nature art lovers. Join us for a hike through the Redwood Glens, where Malika of Art & Asana will share watercolor tips and tricks to help you create a nature inspired piece. Prefer another medium? Feel free to bring your favorite art supplies and create in whatever way inspires you. Bring a blanket, or a chair, water, and a snack! $13 donation asked for unplugged, but nobody turned away for lack of funds❤️ We can’t wait to spend time making art with you! 💛🌿🎨

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Open Paint Night

Next Wed at 6pm · San Francisco

OPN is back for our monthly community paint night at Root Division. Bring your favorite materials and whatever you're working on, or try out our theme of the month: The Great Outdoors 🌿 (think landscapes, botanicals, all things nature) We'll provide: - Light drinks + snacks - Basic acrylic supplies (feel free to bring your own) - Reference photos + still-life objects - Plenty of space to paint Come solo, bring friends, or make it a date night. All levels welcome! 🎟️ Tickets sell out fast! Purchase here for $15 Walk-ins welcome for $20 Hosted by Ariel Rivera (@arielrivera.art) DM with any questions!

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✰ magazine sundays ✰

Sun, Aug 23 at 10:30am · San Francisco

monthlyish club for fashion/art/culture/newspaper magazines + slow Sunday mornings 🌷📰 this time at the beloved City Lights 📖🕯️✍️ browse + pick up some options to read -> walk to Cafe Angolo for coffee, food & chatting :-) ★ about City Lights Bookstore: a landmark bookstore known for its commitment to innovative writing and progressive ideals 📙 ★ about Cafe Angolo: a European-style corner cafe known for great people watching ☕️ supporting independent local businesses & art ⋆⭒˚.⋆ <333 don’t miss it! - 10:30-11:15 AM: Browse @ City Lights - (walk) - 11:20-11:40 AM: Pick up food at Cafe Angolo (or wherever u want nearby) - (walk) - 11:50 AM-1:30 PM: Magazine/books/etc show & tell + journal/read + picnic @ Washington Square Park bring a picnic blanket 😄💌💌💌 :’)

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CHERRY MAKES: an art show

Sat, Aug 29 at 6:30pm · Little Raven, 1015 Howard St, San Francisco, CA

CHERRY MAKES is a one-night-only show of my original art. Both deeply personal and imaginative, this show is a return to form exploring themes of identity and darkness. Bring a friend and visit my world for an evening. Prints and originals will be available for purchase.

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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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assemblage collage workshop

Sat at 1pm · Oakland

Join assemblage collage collective to explore how the mundane becomes magical and how the personal becomes revolutionary. Donation is sliding scale $0-25 to cover the cost of space rental. NOTALOF (No one turned away for lack of funds)! Feel free to bring your own materials if you’d like, but we will have everything you need :)

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Inasmuch: A Pop-Up Art Show

Fri, Aug 28 at 5pm · San Francisco

One night only: a joint show featuring paintings, fabrics, sculptural and functional ceramics that explore perspective and abstraction. Mixed media artist, Kim David, and ceramic artist, Brianne Lucke invite you to discover your perceptions inasmuch as you allow yourself to see. Artist Talk @ 6pm Light refreshments will be served.

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mahjong happy hour

Thu to Aug 27 · San Francisco

kicking off mahjong happy hour at xex! 🍻 ✨free to attend our only ask is that, if you're able to, please support our venue with a drink or a light bite (they’ve got cup noodles and nostalgic asian snacks) to eat. your purchase helps keep this space thriving so we can continue gathering around the table 🫶 we'll be here every other thursday for the next month (7/30, 8/13, 8/27) as a little experiment. if enough people come out, we'd love to make this a regular thing! come help us build a new thursday tradition 🀄

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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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Sewing Basics: Origami Tote

Sat at 1pm · San Francisco

Come learn how to sew, make your own custom origami tote bag, and support a local nonprofit! 🪡🧵 In the first part of class, we’ll go over the basics of sewing; how to set up and use a sewing machine, understand the different settings, and feel comfortable sewing on your own. No experience needed! Then, you’ll create your very own reversible origami tote from start to finish. We will guide you through choosing fabrics, cutting, and constructing. This beginner-friendly project is a fun way to practice sewing, pressing seams, and learning techniques linings. With your RSVP, we will ask what colors/patterns fabric you are thinking about creating your bag with. Please answer generally (e.g. black, pastels, polka dots). While we cannot guarantee the fabric, we will try our best to have something of the vibe you are looking for! Half of the profits will be going to 826 Valencia, a nonprofit in the Mission that supports students under 18 through creative writing programs. Can’t wait to sew with you!

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Maison Noir Vol. III — Bal Masqué

Sat, Aug 29 at 7pm · San Francisco

August 29, 2026. Hibernia Bank, San Francisco. The mask goes on. Maison Noir returns for its third chapter, and we're not holding back. Bigger crowds. More performances. A scale of production you haven't seen from us yet. The same uncompromising standard of elegance and atmosphere that made Vol. I and Vol. II sell out, taken further than before. Step into a night of masquerade, where identity dissolves behind gold and lace, and the line between mystery and glamour disappears. Curated live performances. Roaming characters drawn from a world of secrecy and seduction. Dramatic lighting. Every detail, intentional. This is not a party. It is a disguise worth keeping. Expect more than you imagine. We are always aiming to surprise you, in the best way. Presented in partnership with LUPFR Entertainment, Ben Holfeld, Scorpio Events Booking, and Join Mutuals

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SPINZ

Fri at 4pm · Vallejo

Music flips and skate tricks! A pop-up DJ Set from HUGO for you to enjoy at the skatepark. Whether you plan to bring your board or just vibe all are welcome!!! SK8 comp beforehand with prizes from local brands. (this is a Public Park so please respect park rules)

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FLINTA Open Decks @ Monarch

Thu at 8pm · San Francisco

Open Decks is a creative & safe space where DJs can dance, mingle, and practice their sets live. We'll meet with old friends, make new ones and connect as a community of Bay Area FLINTA DJs and their supporters. NO COVER 🩷 ALL WELCOME 🩷 We want to uplift our FLINTA DJs behind the decks, but everyone is welcome to dance, support and vibe with us. Bring your friends! Want to play? Just turn up, check in with us and sign up. Slots are first come first served, and sign ups start when the doors open at 8pm. DJ slots are 20 minutes and all genres of music are accepted. Just come with a pair of headphones and a Rekordbox paired USB. Monarch has CDJ 3000s + DJM A9. New DJ nervous about using CDJs? We got you! We save the opening slot for a newer DJ, and have an experienced DJ on hand to support you. This slot is suitable for someone who is already confident with Rekordbox / Pioneer and just needs support transitioning to CDJs. Reach out to @elizaj.dj on insta and let us know if you would like this slot. This is an inclusive space where we support and uplift each other. DJs - join us for a community dinner at a local restaurant before the event. ALL FLINTA DJs welcome - you don't need to know us already. Message @xymemusic on insta for an invite.

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EL RIO JAMS

Thu 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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Sonamó + DJ Nino MSK

Thu at 9pm · San Francisco

San Francisco’s funkiest “little room / big show” night is back. Sonamó turns Madrone into a full-throttle, late-night dance floor—the kind of night where the band plays like it’s a 1,000-person festival… even if you’re close enough to feel the bass in your ribs. Sonamó Live brings Italian backbone + global grooves + Bay Area funk energy, then we hand the room to our partner in crime DJ Nino MSK for an all-vinyl DJ set that keeps the party spinning until the end. Come for the show. Stay for the wax. 🕘 9:00 PM Doors 🎶 9:30 PM Sonamó (Live) 💿 11:30 PM DJ Nino MSK (All-Vinyl DJ Set) 💵 $5 at the door 📀 Eclectic Radio vinyl available at the merch table Bring your crew. Dress however you dance. Just don’t show up “for a quick one.” That’s how they get you.

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SILK: DJ SWISHA @ Moongate

Thu, Aug 20 at 8pm · San Francisco

House music is For Us, By Us. INTRODUCING DJ SWISHA: DJ SWISHA is one of the most exciting voices in underground dance music today. Blending Jersey club, footwork, jungle, ghetto house, and hip-hop, his high-energy sets celebrate the Black roots of club culture while pushing the sound into the future. We are back at moongate lounge with Seven7Seven, the one and only Cocoa Crescendo. Details: When- Thursday, August 20th Time-8pm to 12am Where- Moongate Lounge 28 Waverly Pl San Francisco, CA

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Whimsy on Haight

Sat, Aug 22 at 7pm · San Francisco

It’s a Smiffymaxxing Summer here on Haight Street! ✨ The San Francisco Junk Journal Club and Hamu Studio are so excited to invite you to Whimsy on Haight Street, a whimsical collaboration celebrating the wonderful small businesses that make Haight Street so special. This isn’t our typical junk journaling event! Instead, you’ll set off on a Haight Street Sticker Passport Crawl, exploring local shops, collecting exclusive stickers, and creating a keepsake of your adventure before (or after!) ending your day with a photo session at Hamu Studio. This year’s participating businesses include Everdaze, Woot Bear, With Love Vintage, and Indigo Vintage. Each bringing their own unique charm to the crawl. Your ticket includes: 🌼 A themed Sticker Passport 🗺️ An ephemera-style map featuring all participating businesses 📸 Two photo booth sessions at Hamu Studio featuring exclusive custom event-themed photo frames, available only during Whimsy on Haight Street 🎁 A themed ephemera prize when you complete your passport As you visit each participating small business, you’ll collect an exclusive sticker unique to that shop and add it to your passport. Once you’ve gathered them all, return to check-in to redeem your special themed ephemera prize! 🛍️Even better—your passport unlocks extra surprises along the way. Simply show it while making a purchase at any participating business to receive an exclusive discount or special freebie. Each shop will have its own unique offer, making every stop a little more magical. ‼️Evening Session Reminder If you’re attending the evening session, we highly recommend arriving early to complete your Sticker Passport Crawl. Participating businesses close at 7, so starting your adventure before winding down with your photo booth experience at Hamu Studio will help you make the most of your ticket. 🎟️Please note that all tickets are nonrefundable, as they directly support event materials, venue costs, and supplies needed to create this experience. We can’t wait to spend a whimsical day wandering Haight Street with you. 🌼✨ Collect. Wander. Journal. Smile. Repeat. ✿

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Art Explosion Open Studio

Sep 11 to Sep 13 · San Francisco

This is 3 Day event! Open Studio Hour: Sep 11 (Fri) - 7-10pm Sep 12 (Sat) - 12-5pm Sep 13 (Sun) - 12-5pm

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CDSJ - Mexico City Pop Up Bar Experience w/ Free Drinks & Tacos

Fri at 9pm · San Jose

REQUEST TO RSVP > NOT ALL WILL BE ACCEPTED! We're bringing CMDX to SJ - with a unique pop up experience bringing you drinks and ambiance inspired by Mexico City. Enjoy FREE Carajillo's Paloma's & Tacos in a pop up bar space that will have you feelings like you're back in CDMX. Featuring DJs spinning the sounds of the city like cumbia, rock en Español, house, and dance. You will also enjoy FREE tacos complimentary of our chef. Dress code is DRESS TO IMPRESS, ALL BLACK, AND SUNGLASSES. There is a strict NO RECORDING / PHONES OUT POLICY - but we will have film photography there for you to remember the night. Come enjoy :) PS: You will have a better chance of being accepted if you have a linked instagram and profile picture!

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mahjong happy hour

Thu to Aug 27 · San Francisco

kicking off mahjong happy hour at xex! 🍻 ✨free to attend our only ask is that, if you're able to, please support our venue with a drink or a light bite (they’ve got cup noodles and nostalgic asian snacks) to eat. your purchase helps keep this space thriving so we can continue gathering around the table 🫶 we'll be here every other thursday for the next month (7/30, 8/13, 8/27) as a little experiment. if enough people come out, we'd love to make this a regular thing! come help us build a new thursday tradition 🀄

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Pre-Pride Art Picnic with Berkeley Art Club

Today at 12pm · Berkeley

Pre-pride art picnic! This month, we are collaborating with @pacificcenterberkeley for a free, all ages Sketch and Sip at Strawberry Creek Park! Welcome to arts-and-crafty queers and allies! Join us starting at noon on 8/9 for a community art event. We’re also excited to partner with @perfectlyimperfect0318 for a Clay+Connect pinch pot session. There will be limited space for this, but get there early to play with clay and she is happy to fire your pieces (if you wish to keep them) for $10-15 dollars per person. Otherwise, just bring your sketchbook (or other art supplies, all mediums welcome) for art in the park! Pacific Center Berkeley will also be doing a raffle for tickets to Berkeley Pride, happening on 8/30 in Downtown Berkeley.  Drinks will be available for purchase at the nearby Hidden Cafe, but feel free to bring snacks to share!

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Thirst Draft: Write Drunk, Edit Never

Next 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.

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FLINTA Open Decks @ Monarch

Thu at 8pm · San Francisco

Open Decks is a creative & safe space where DJs can dance, mingle, and practice their sets live. We'll meet with old friends, make new ones and connect as a community of Bay Area FLINTA DJs and their supporters. NO COVER 🩷 ALL WELCOME 🩷 We want to uplift our FLINTA DJs behind the decks, but everyone is welcome to dance, support and vibe with us. Bring your friends! Want to play? Just turn up, check in with us and sign up. Slots are first come first served, and sign ups start when the doors open at 8pm. DJ slots are 20 minutes and all genres of music are accepted. Just come with a pair of headphones and a Rekordbox paired USB. Monarch has CDJ 3000s + DJM A9. New DJ nervous about using CDJs? We got you! We save the opening slot for a newer DJ, and have an experienced DJ on hand to support you. This slot is suitable for someone who is already confident with Rekordbox / Pioneer and just needs support transitioning to CDJs. Reach out to @elizaj.dj on insta and let us know if you would like this slot. This is an inclusive space where we support and uplift each other. DJs - join us for a community dinner at a local restaurant before the event. ALL FLINTA DJs welcome - you don't need to know us already. Message @xymemusic on insta for an invite.

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Run for Mutts

Sat, Sep 5 at 9am · San Francisco

Join us for a community run/walk benefiting Muttville Senior Dog Rescue! 🐶 @muttvillesf I am hosting another run to support senior dogs in need, with route options for 5K, 10K, and 10 miles. Whether you’re a casual runner or training for something bigger, there’s a distance for you. I’ll be putting together a list of local coffee shops and food spots near each route’s start/end so we can hang out, refuel, and connect afterward. This is a great way to meet new people, move your body, and support an amazing cause. Donations are highly encouraged (but completely up to you and what feels comfortable). Every dollar helps give senior dogs the care they deserve. Donations can be made through the every.org fundraiser linked in this Partiful. Invite your friends, good energy, and if you have one your pup. 🐾 My Instagram Handle: @imsosaturn

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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 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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Permission to Lose It — a Somatic Tantrum Ritual for Women

Thu, Aug 20 at 7pm · North Berkeley Hills, CA

There are parts of you you’ve learned are “too much.” Too intense. Too overwhelming. Too messy to make sense of. Too inconvenient to let exist. Over time, many of us have learned to contain them — to quiet them, override them, or make them more reasonable than we actually feel. So the intensity stays. Held in the body. Revisited in the mind. Waiting for a space where it can finally move. What if these moments are not a problem to solve? What if they are expressions of something within us that simply has not yet been met, felt, or allowed? When there is enough safety, both internally and around us, emotional intensity can begin to shift. What once felt overwhelming can move, soften, and resolve — often more quickly than we expect. Permission to Lose It is a tender, unapologetic, experiential space for exploring this possibility. Through somatic practices and relational exercises, we will create the conditions for what has been held inside to be met with presence and care. Together, we will explore: – how emotional intensity lives and moves in the body – what happens when we allow ourselves to feel without immediately containing or explaining – how to stay connected to ourselves while something strong is moving – the quiet intelligence within our most overwhelming moments This is not about acting from reactivity. It's about becoming less afraid of yourself. It is about having a space to let things move, so you can show up in your life with more clarity, and develop a deeper capacity to be with yourself. You may leave with: – a softer, more spacious relationship to emotional intensity – a greater sense of trust in your inner experience – an embodied sense of relief and settling – a deeper connection to yourself and others Testimonials "Before Permission to Lose It, I was tight, numb, and overwhelmed. I'd tried therapy, screaming, running, journaling — and it always felt like I opened the lid on the jar, let a little bit out, and then closed it again. Giving myself permission to break down in ritual was the thing that set me free." — Maria Feng, @permissiontomother "Before this experience, I was holding it together for everyone in every part of my life. Being in community with no judgment, feeling safe enough to release stopped the spiral and the anxiety. How I felt afterwards was the thing that surprised me most." — Attica J., CMO

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girls and guitars tour: albany

Thu at 7pm · Albany

Come one, come all to the Girls and Guitars Tour !!!! Meat Cube is going on the road with their best buds and everyone is welcome <3 Come to the rock show or else. Doors at 7, $15 at the door. BE KIND BE SWEET!!

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SILK: DJ SWISHA @ Moongate

Thu, Aug 20 at 8pm · San Francisco

House music is For Us, By Us. INTRODUCING DJ SWISHA: DJ SWISHA is one of the most exciting voices in underground dance music today. Blending Jersey club, footwork, jungle, ghetto house, and hip-hop, his high-energy sets celebrate the Black roots of club culture while pushing the sound into the future. We are back at moongate lounge with Seven7Seven, the one and only Cocoa Crescendo. Details: When- Thursday, August 20th Time-8pm to 12am Where- Moongate Lounge 28 Waverly Pl San Francisco, CA

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✰ magazine sundays ✰

Sun, Aug 23 at 10:30am · San Francisco

monthlyish club for fashion/art/culture/newspaper magazines + slow Sunday mornings 🌷📰 this time at the beloved City Lights 📖🕯️✍️ browse + pick up some options to read -> walk to Cafe Angolo for coffee, food & chatting :-) ★ about City Lights Bookstore: a landmark bookstore known for its commitment to innovative writing and progressive ideals 📙 ★ about Cafe Angolo: a European-style corner cafe known for great people watching ☕️ supporting independent local businesses & art ⋆⭒˚.⋆ <333 don’t miss it! - 10:30-11:15 AM: Browse @ City Lights - (walk) - 11:20-11:40 AM: Pick up food at Cafe Angolo (or wherever u want nearby) - (walk) - 11:50 AM-1:30 PM: Magazine/books/etc show & tell + journal/read + picnic @ Washington Square Park bring a picnic blanket 😄💌💌💌 :’)

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After hrs⭐️: Summer Send-off

Fri at 10pm · San Jose

AFTER HRS is BACK⭐ Last function of the Summer in San Jose featuring J4Y, GELO, and ZANO. Hip-hop, RnB, & Throwbacks ALL NIGHT !

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Napa Gather & Glide

Sat, Aug 22 at 8:45am · Napa

Join us for Napa Gather & Glide on Saturday, August 22 at 8:45am starting at the Napa Valley Wine Train Depot in Napa. Start your day off with some movement and gather with friends! What to expect: - Meet at 8:45am Napa Valley Bike Tours at The Wine Train Depot in Downtown Napa - Depart at 9:00am for a 1 hour ride along the Napa Valley Vine Trail and back, roughly 7mi along the bike bath - This event is Free for Napa County Residents - Open to all skill levels and ages - A bike will be provided by Napa Valley Bike Tours when you RSVP - RSVP is required so your correct bike size can be pulled prior to your arrival Spots are limited to Napa County residents. Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, August 20. This event is proudly hosted by Napa Valley Bike Tours FASTer Way Coach Whitney Napa Girls Collective Napa Valley Vine Trail Young Professionals Napa Valley

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Pickleball City's Courtside Makers Market

Sat, Aug 22 at 11am · Fremont

Pull up for a day of good vibes, local talent, and community. We're bringing together Bay Area's small businesses, artists, and food vendors - all in one spot. Shop handmade goods, unique finds, and creative merch. Grab food + drinks from local vendors Open play pickleball happening all day (pay to play) + a challenge court. Plus, big giveaways happening all day long. Free entry to market! $20 discounted day passes for Pickleball City. Bring your friends & support local small businesses. You won't want to miss it!

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Hechumoyo!

Sat, Aug 29 at 10pm · San Francisco

HECHUMOYO: BACK TO SCHOOL 🎒 Summer’s almost over, but the party is just getting started. Before classes, deadlines, and early mornings take over, we’re bringing one last summer blowout to the heart of San Francisco. Grab your classmates, roommates, and friends. One last summer night before we go back to school/work! 🎧 This isn’t a typical club night. Expect a Boiler Room–style setup with the crowd surrounding the DJs, dancing right next to the booth, and becoming part of the set. 🔥 We’re mixing EDM, hip-hop, and K-pop all night. Festival anthems, club edits, throwbacks, and high-energy remixes and mash-ups with no genre boundaries. 🎶 A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF: Fred again.. / Skrillex / Gesaffelstein / John Summit / Slander / Anyma / Yaeji / Quix / Ookay / Peggy Gou / Rezz / Travis Scott / Kendrick Lamar / Drake / Lil Tecca / Kanye West / Playboi Carti / 21 Savage / Cortis / Ateez / BLACKPINK / BTS / aespa / LE SSERAFIM / NewJeans / Illit ... and many more! 🍾 VIP Table Reservations: Limited tables are available. To reserve one, DM us or contact the host directly. 📍 XeX - 1131 Polk St, San Francisco 📅 Saturday, August 29 🕙 10:00 PM 👕 Dress Code: Your best party outfit 🔞 Age: Strictly 21+ — government-issued ID required

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HELLMANS HOLLOW LIVE AT MAGGIE’S

Sat, Aug 29 at 9:30pm · San Francisco

HELLMANS HOLLOW LIVE IN CONCERT!!! Did you miss the infamous north beach roof show? Well you’re in luck because Hellmans Hollow is coming to Maggie’s. Set starts at 10 - BE THERE !!

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Common Ground Vol. 2

Today at 5pm · Oakland

**COMMON GROUND** is the graduation showcase for the 2nd graduates of our "Intro to DJ Fellowship" JUNE GRADUATE LINE-UP: FATED | CILLIO | BAE BAY KELLY | ACID REFLEX ALOVESUPREME | RO MOTHER OF PEARL After six weeks of learning the foundations of DJing, our students will take the stage for their very first live performance. sharing the decks in an evening of back-to-back DJ sets featuring everything from Hip Hop, R&B, Funk, House, Disco, Latin, Electronic, and beyond. This is a free, all-ages community celebration. Come support our graduates, discover new DJs, connect with the community, and celebrate the next generation of artists. Food and refreshments will be available by donation. Contributions throughout the event help sustain future DJ fellowships, workshops, performances, and educational opportunities through the Bay Area Street Dance Alliance, while also supporting HomeBass and its community initiatives. Bring your friends, your family, and your dancing shoes. we'd love to celebrate with you!

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Dead Summer Vintage + Makers Market

Fri at 4pm · Oakland

Dead Summer is pulling up to Oakland ☠︎ Join Common Ground Mercadito on August 14 from 4PM–9PM at Temescal Brewing for a night market packed with vintage clothing, local makers, art, accessories, music, and eerie summer energy. Think goth mall nostalgia, punk flyers, late-night parking lot hangs, and one-of-a-kind finds from Bay Area creatives 🖇️🕷️🖤

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