Anime Clubs San Francisco

East Bay Open Meetup

\*\*RSVPs do not reflect actual attendance...event is listed on multiple sites All Ages Venue serves Food and Alcohol How to find us: Drake's Dealership is located in a small pedestrian lane off Broadway between two large buildings: OakStop and Mixe. There is an archway with the word "HIVE" above the entrance. Walk through it, and look for a Drake's sign on your left. Enter the courtyard and look for a table with a red and white "Open House" sign on it. That's us! The East Bay Open Meetup is a monthly gathering of friendly folk from in and around the East Bay. This is primarily a social gathering for those who are interested in polyamory, non-monogamy, open relationships and/or BDSM/kink, or who enjoy the company of others who do. \*\*\* NOTE: This event is a friendly, inclusive, T.R.A.S.H. free space. Transphobia, Racism, Ableism, Sexism and/or Homophobia are not welcome and will not be tolerated \*\*\*

Weekly Shogi Meetup

Come join us for another Shogi Sunday! Players of all levels are welcome. We meet from 9 through around 11:30, but feel free to just drop by as well! Our goal for this meetup is to provide beginners a friendly environment to learn the game and find other beginners, and hopefully provide seasoned players a venue to find challenging opponents. We hope to see you there!

Weekly Shogi Meetup

Come join us for another Shogi Sunday! Players of all levels are welcome. We meet from 9 through around 11:30, but feel free to just drop by as well! Our goal for this meetup is to provide beginners a friendly environment to learn the game and find other beginners, and hopefully provide seasoned players a venue to find challenging opponents. We hope to see you there!

Weekly Shogi Meetup

Come join us for another Shogi Sunday! Players of all levels are welcome. We meet from 9 through around 11:30, but feel free to just drop by as well! Our goal for this meetup is to provide beginners a friendly environment to learn the game and find other beginners, and hopefully provide seasoned players a venue to find challenging opponents. We hope to see you there!

Book Club - The Psychology of Money

We will kick start the first event with the discussion of the book "The Psychology of Money". It will be at least 8 weeks series. Once we start reading it, we will adjust it depending on everyone's pace and participation. Please read at least two chapters. For the first event, it will be the introduction and chapter 1. We will have wrap party at the last session of this book. Update: Since it is a easy read book, we have decided to read and discuss 4 chapters for each reading. I will update chapters to read at each event in the **Comment** area down below. Make sure to check it out. **How to find us** I will be at 2nd floor. Take the escalator up. I will be at your right with a green sign "Cafe Finance" when you stand at the entrance. **Agenda** 5:30 \~ 6:00 pm Sharing and Networking ( You can buy or bring food to eat while we are discussing the book) 6:00 \~ 7:30 pm Book Discussion 7:30 \~ 8:00 pm Conclusion & Final thought **About the book** Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money - investing, personal finance, and business decisions - is typically taught as math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don't make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together. In the Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to mkae better sense of one of life's most important topics.

Plastic Fantastic Closing show

Pigeon First Aid & Companion Animal Care

What if you could spend one afternoon directly changing the lives of animals who desperately need our help? Join us in San Francisco for a unique, hands-on experience where you'll learn how to rescue injured pigeons, provide life-changing first aid, and support companion animals living alongside our unhoused neighbors. Every day, pigeons in San Francisco suffer from a hidden danger: string, fishing line, hair, and other debris that wrap tightly around their toes and feet, causing immense pain, infections, and sometimes the loss of entire limbs. During this event, we'll teach you how to safely spot, catch, and help these incredible birds before releasing them back to their families and flocks. We'll also be carrying food and toys to share with companion animals belonging to our unhoused neighbors because compassion doesn't stop with one species. This event is about building a kinder city for all animals. Whether you're a lifelong animal advocate or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this is your chance to turn empathy into action. You'll leave with new skills, amazing stories, and the incredible feeling that comes from knowing you made someone's world a little better. No experience necessary. We'll provide all the training and supplies. Just bring: **Compassion** **Comfortable shoes** A willingness to help animals who are too often ignored Come discover just how much good one afternoon can do. ARRIVE ON TIME! We’ll begin promptly at 11am with a brief about essential safety and training. If you arrive late, we will be out and about and hard to contact and find so please be on time. **Meeting location: Powell Street BART Station** Questions? Contact Carla at carla@dxe.io Learn more about pigeon first aid: [https://dxe.io/pigeonfirstaid](https://dxe.io/pigeonfirstaid?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6eFNKNFhtTWxmZWFSbktuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkZRbCNcYyVCYyhw4sZwW242YwwemBZHx4_mizrEnvMUNDaofU_NVw9hVBt8_aem_yAVLXaKKEouYGg7jW3rkqg) Come learn a unique skill, meet kindhearted people, and help make San Francisco a safer place for pigeons and companion animals alike. \-\-\- Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we are creating a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6eFNKNFhtTWxmZWFSbktuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh9otjyL4fzT3WEDThe_TF4jhbrIrbOReEEA6YWNR1ETbb3t6wNB0jK6hG7I_aem__11TKUelIA-UnfGtrtWpEA&h=AUBH2fCRFZfKEGXpUbYQmdFTOriBZ9AZCsObD9xSkhzhORypfX2UWfNDMQDy2ya2bW0_na-wYqja6tyNKGDysC8vdzm-TGaGt11eXD4DVrziEScRQ4in3AHSqUyJccnHsmKQ4nWJ6dsa6NnPrITUf73u05JV8fdK&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUAsVqJh2zJ_GQuoa7XiDAFWFQe8aKgq7QVsrwuNjZlbr2OIyaDK_mKTf34SBPTO4ewX0KhSFxmGCxS52X7wgCFKrB7SbaaUns4q15GWuN-yHfOpJPGdoJThfDRYIdM_2AEEPt7QIAnBb9oDp3JsSVRgJv9zmbMfh6U) To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here [dxe.io/handbook](http://dxe.io/handbook?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6eFNKNFhtTWxmZWFSbktuc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtWrJM3xTmcrBKVTWREpLmeqShzs-gRMJkXNBxzqEgEy3nbClywwJUmefuLw_aem_oWC267X2lTngh7PS3t8GhA)

Japanese-English language exchange Berkeley

Make international friends & speak in Japanese and English. Members of all ages, from university students to working adults, are welcome to participate. 現役の大学生から社会人まで幅広い年齢の方が参加します。 どなたでも参加可能です！ 是非お越し下さい！お待ちしております。 Please order a drink directly upon arrival to participate (beer or soft drinks etc.)

Protest Petco to Stop Selling Animals

Join us in demanding that Petco stop selling animals! Animals are NOT merchandise. Animals sold in Petco, Petsmart, and other pet stores come from horrifically cruel breeding mills and some species are even kidnapped from their habitats in the wild. Shockingly, the majority of animals bred and shipped to pet stores die before they even reach the store shelf. Selling animals is costing millions of them their lives and it’s time for Petco to stop selling them! **When:** Saturday, August 15th at 2pm **Where:** Meet at 1585 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA. We will walk to Petco together **Accessibility:** We will walk a short distance from the meeting location to the store where we will mostly be standing for about an hour If you would like to learn more about this campaign and get involved in the Bay Area to help end the retail sale of animals in pet stores please sign up at [dxe.io/adoptdontshop](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fadoptdontshop%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQNExud2ZCZmRBQkRCYXJFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjmetak0gUFoBbF6TaX317U12M-DjL29DPAx1T30ZfjWzd5SLvWJn9Kifo7z_aem_qonxwX0wwQGqV8yqi2EM3w&h=AUDUICUc6Vvy4RhhOUQJczVogzLg_QxSqFmju_xKFXZNqyxioveFNVE5jLw2i-qVjya3ZEMM07vhU86S7-OWH5rWVAKXk6YuTZm3gQy200O_SBg-DDImqMB3s6lahR96ZL5FC4bVULRUXuFSLTfjY1c9ktlGfFTz&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUAznHc0UD3I03hnuGvT59UZdL7M0e2XwUGWnd5nW118XkBmJMXG5wR0UEsyO-YoMiWX7Lko4eeX4ppuAaFnIi8XoiQ7HeDiF61D1eDMABZ_dvjBixjK05T-ToDHgjTyVoCaPdtZ4yVus9o-zheqmsW6Rnv4FxwZb3E) and take action at [dxe.io/actionsteps](http://dxe.io/actionsteps?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQNExud2ZCZmRBQkRCYXJFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs-Xu4DfEAJenaRcmPEljRo2v-oyToyFeVFy0rI18LaAcWZRf4blRYJwXkIZ_aem_DeTf3_0wkti4WGlWrygvJQ) \-\-\- Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we help build a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQNExud2ZCZmRBQkRCYXJFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlqFAYbiB7ZeokNqqsIYD_DfHHruteNzyjvP0yWWAPgIdH3BUGIYS9Ali1dj_aem_JC6zlZ6h6Diikgf1L3LzqA&h=AUA8YU-AMqe9QSaERg6OVnUXWPY5n9bLWUmrvl5Qwt5eAV4DC4Tlc_q7OLOXkgryniwh8pdlhEXyisWqlrN5opsBIQSmU3QCHspryyGefevCjdGmUBFo8oQQwVbn_SFDiqKVemI4HmmjtDmtcXngIMqiTzpw5Wyy&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUAznHc0UD3I03hnuGvT59UZdL7M0e2XwUGWnd5nW118XkBmJMXG5wR0UEsyO-YoMiWX7Lko4eeX4ppuAaFnIi8XoiQ7HeDiF61D1eDMABZ_dvjBixjK05T-ToDHgjTyVoCaPdtZ4yVus9o-zheqmsW6Rnv4FxwZb3E). To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here: [dxe.io/handbook](http://dxe.io/handbook?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQNExud2ZCZmRBQkRCYXJFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHs-Xu4DfEAJenaRcmPEljRo2v-oyToyFeVFy0rI18LaAcWZRf4blRYJwXkIZ_aem_DeTf3_0wkti4WGlWrygvJQ)

Free Metal Shop Open House

Bring your curiosity, questions and metal projects to the Ace metal shop and talk with the metal team. Anyone is welcome! New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/). Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. RSVP HERE: [Metal Shop Open House – Ace Makerspace](https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/metal-shop-openhouse-8-22-26/)

Meetup: ALL THE DOGS ARE FREE! Celebration of Ridglan Farms Shutting Down

Ridglan Farms is finally shutting down and by the date of this Meetup the last \~150 beagles will have left their cages to begin their new lives! This historic win for animals follows nearly 10 years of activism, dedication, and hard work by numerous individuals and organizations! In 2017 Direct Action Everywhere investigated and exposed for the first time what Ridglan was doing to dogs. Over the years, various local organizations like Dane4Dogs formed in Wisconsin to fight for the Ridglan dogs and other national groups like the Animal Activist Legal Defense Project and Big Dog Ranch Rescue joined our efforts. People once laughed at the idea that we would ever save the Ridglan dogs, but now they will all be safe, happy and free. Let's celebrate! Come hang out with some of the Ridglan rescues, enjoy vegan cake, and hear from Zoe Rosenberg about the history of this campaign. Fresh coffee, tea, and a delicious plant-based brunch will be provided at the Meetup as well! **Where:** Berkeley Animal Rights Center West (2414 6th St, Berkeley) **When:** Saturday, August 22nd 11am-12:30pm **What:** Community hangout and presentation \- ARC West is a 30 minute walk from North Berkeley BART and only a 10 minute walk from the 51B bus stop at University and 6th St\. \- Dogs that like other dogs are welcome at this event\! \- There will be plant\-based brunch and coffee\, donations accepted \- If you cannot join in person\, you can join at 11:15am on Zoom at this link: [dxe.io/meetupzoom](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fmeetupzoom%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7XSfInQn6f2rrRQ_QR1aS5UCdpytoXYrZyxF10qjtkBPQelsdvOgzvmHmSow_aem_BQtnrCuN44HrmVxJWeyCMw&h=AUCkhd8RYXAM50J7I4uJCzh4v6G2EV_exVMYUZXSjoji-TaMr99s-SqkGkD2qFsY8y16UVgaYeY6Q9h1Jvljrs7iL7nXIMOXAbddGZz2NJ-qoBZWkjT299qOesuQaPo-uREMoIp9Fmgt1J2T-Dqxh0UuPg1oTKEN&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBeQKoVcIXREEgpSqAtlXLBJerG5FZI381NYnoQ4k71ASVatycg7s0DocKDnW90VXDhznYhA6_EGljTLjs22yv-NF3LxEsOhZ2yNlrKA6T6USrSxZ27uZ78kdxJZQj61wxG1lBJwuRTZGbY0LIuszCzMHiYXXR5-h4) Every Saturday at 11am we have Meetups for everyone and anyone who cares about animals and making the world a better place! Learn more about our values here: [dxe.io/values](http://dxe.io/values?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4zTaOrMl1HN0KejTILWu0einVBT8_5_rZpXo0hOlgCi5A00D0_84rRVCogFg_aem_JeWLv62tRvcZVTXTAYjBgw) \-\-\- Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we are creating a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4_3d4-Zhc8yeKD3xO0VVVzcpanobCxNgW_ghP7mIN6IQx1EvL18Wxk9wkV3A_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw&h=AUCGRvkoukn852YKP_rBnleeWxomyBM0MjqbLsqOQ0VhmoaHPMxAL0PLj9hpGMeXevb9MNvdQrFN3vkh5982WfgPmD_acWL7VrltTSSRFYfx_xHTsa36FHXLqXIHU4s-AG1bwHhbybp2kFW39vsTdxwPmHJ-CmAr&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBeQKoVcIXREEgpSqAtlXLBJerG5FZI381NYnoQ4k71ASVatycg7s0DocKDnW90VXDhznYhA6_EGljTLjs22yv-NF3LxEsOhZ2yNlrKA6T6USrSxZ27uZ78kdxJZQj61wxG1lBJwuRTZGbY0LIuszCzMHiYXXR5-h4) To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here [dxe.io/handbook](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fhandbook%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7qfIIZn059_gYez3wsvXDXCoNlCEI0fydHZU1Tm5_4UJfsznOqWgSzFFL-Sg_aem_UwrgQVI3t4spllfQDETNQA&h=AUDb7OSoMdzu9Y6pThdKXhgE5LBb1NAJT88NNczBprRk9eKT62M4Hvb9BP5ypAAz9gtSYY3l9xvbQd4OpobVwMAjHDXvq_lOpwO6GTVkWdbTVLrk38sKbGlF9LZqpyW0PcqwJ1xTOTf2E6F3_X-57vtHq3h0VeT2&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBeQKoVcIXREEgpSqAtlXLBJerG5FZI381NYnoQ4k71ASVatycg7s0DocKDnW90VXDhznYhA6_EGljTLjs22yv-NF3LxEsOhZ2yNlrKA6T6USrSxZ27uZ78kdxJZQj61wxG1lBJwuRTZGbY0LIuszCzMHiYXXR5-h4) If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com

Ace Makerspace Tour

This tour goes all the way through the 6 rooms at Ace! Your tour guide will take you through all the basics and can provide help signing up as a member. Please DO NOT arrive more than 5 min. early or late as we will not be able to accommodate extra tours or early starts. If you get here really early there is a beer garden on the corner that serves a great pint or lemonade. Please note that there are stairs involved. YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/)