Creative Groups San Francisco

Sip and Scribe

Step into an analog morning with Sip and Scribe Society, where we slow down and return to the simple act of creating. From 11am to 1pm, we gather in a calm, welcoming space for one hour of uninterrupted writing whether you’re working on an exciting project or simply exploring self expression in your own way. Bring your notebook, your thoughts, or just your presence. This is open to anyone creative seeking a moment of intention, connection, and quiet inspiration.

Adobe Create Now - Design Week Event

Murder Mystery: Clues, Collages, & Junk Journaling

Architecture, Design & Drinks — June 2026

Architecture, Design & Drinks is a casual monthly gathering for people who work in, around, or are inspired by design. We meet on the last Friday of each month to unwind, trade ideas, and connect. No agenda, no pressure. Whether you’re an architect, designer, creative, or simply design-curious, this is an easy way to expand your circle and have meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting. New faces are always welcome. Grab a drink, join the conversation, and stay as long as you’d like.

20s & 30s Creative Minds + Coffee Meetup!

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/i7NmnIslofB97tNUCYJb **Early Bird Discounts \| More $ Later** ^^DOWNLOAD THE APP TO GET A TICKET & ATTEND THE EVENT Let the artist within you meet other artists in the city!! **(WE ONLY HAVE 70 SEATS AVAILABLE!!!)** Spend an hour in genuine one-on-one conversations with local creatives you have never met. There is no awkward mingling or wondering who to approach next. Instead of talking about your creative projects but never actually making the time to sit down and do the work, we will do speed-friending and then start a co-working session together. Same morning. No follow-up texts. No scheduling headaches. Agenda 10:00AM - Check-In Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone. \*Meet at Golden Gate Park near the Big Rec Field off MLK Dr. I'll have my location on and I'll be wearing a red jacket so yall can notice me! 10:15AM - 11:00AM - One-on-One Rounds Our app pairs you for focused conversations. Find out who shares your creative medium, current project hurdles, and artistic vision! Every 6-8 minutes, you will rotate to meet someone new! It's like speed friending! 11:00AM+ - Form Groups & head inside the cafe to grab coffee and find a spot to work together. We'll grab coffee and find a spot to work together. Don't just collect contacts. Actually grab coffee and work with new people and see if this becomes your regular crew for new cafes and creative spaces to explore for future co-working sessions. Want to stay in touch with someone? Use the app - it lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/i7NmnIslofB97tNUCYJb **Early Bird Discounts \| More $ Later**

Beer & Beats - Music Feedback & Collaboration

JOIN THE DISCORD FOR MOST INFORMATION. Discord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K No RSVP needed on Meetup.com, but we do have a check-in link on our Discord. Want to just see a video or two about what this is?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn-cOooQ0oA Take a tour of the campus where the event is held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1EvgwM0vSE What Happens Each Week? Feedback & Listening • Play what you made, a work‑in‑progress • Get constructive critiques, mix notes, and creative ideas from a supportive crowd. Open‑Studio Sessions (3 Commercial Studios!) • Grab a workstation, plug in, and start building beats, recording vocals, or jamming with new friends. Networking & Vibes • Meet producers, engineers, artists, and music‑tech pros. **Links** Discord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K Level‑up your skills with our music education programs: https://anthemmusicacademy.com/

Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park - Free

**Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park 🎉** Join Rang De Bollywood for some high-energy, outdoor, bollywood fun! This event is sure to leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement after every session. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! 🎁 Free to attend – just bring your joy, your people, and your dancing feet! 🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️Register for free so we can prepare at rang.eventbrite.com 🕔 5:30 – 7:00 PM – we’ll start with a beginner friendly dance lesson, followed by an open dance party! 💫 This is a repeating event, happening every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, May through October and you can register for as many dates as you like. Register now: [rang.eventbrite.com](http://rang.eventbrite.com) **About Rang De Bollywood** Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, our energetic, charismatic, and fun dance instructors-performers-entertainers, Manpreet (Certified in Indian Folk by India's Best and also an author) and Amit (percussionist, actor, dancer), have spread Indian dance music and moves across the length and breadth of India, USA, and Europe. Their recent performances were at National Center of Performing Arts in Mumbai and Herbst Theater in San Francisco. **Important Notes:** * Enter through transit center building and take the elevator to rooftop. We will be close to the elevator. * No solicitors allowed. * Classes might be video taped for marketing purposes. * All choreographies are Copyrighted and Original Works of Manpreet Komal/Rang De Bollywood. *"I recently had the pleasure of attending Manpreet’s Bollywood dance class, and I must say, it was an absolute blast! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, this class caters to everyone's skill level. The highlight of the class was undoubtedly her teaching style. With a knack for breaking down complex steps into manageable chunks, even the most intricate routines felt attainable. The pacing was just right, ensuring that beginners didn't feel overwhelmed while keeping experts engaged. Highly recommend!" — Kavneet Bindra* **We can't wait to dance together, see you soon!**

Drink and Draw at Jupiter

Come draw, paint, or do whatever other art you're working on! Bring your own supplies. We're usually on the second floor -- look for all the people with sketchbooks and/or drawing tablets. In case you'd like to share your art or just stay in touch, we have a Discord server: [https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey](https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey)

Design Mentor Night

## Tickets on sale now! **Tickets are officially on sale for Design Mentor Night.** **To attend, you must purchase a ticket through Luma at:** [https://luma.com/mentornight](https://luma.com/mentornight) ## Mentors Apeksha Jain, Senior Product Designer at Adobe Kevin Johnson, Sr Product Designer at Carrier Lisa Aufox, Product Design Lead at Meta Anna Chou, Senior Product Designer at Google Lukasz Lysakowski, Design Director at Workday Greg Cutler, Senior Product Designer at CoMedia Dan Shilov, Staff Product Designer at DoorDash Jorge Luis Maya, Product Designer at ERGO Next Insurance Kevin Tufts, Product Designer at Meta Nathan Diesel, Senior UX Designer at Sprinter Health Lee, Product Designer at FreedAI Cecilia Chang, Senior Product Designer at Meta Brandon Arnovick, Principal Product Designer at JP Morgan Chase Tyler Wilson, Design Manager at Lynx Analytics Ellen Drewes, Founder at Memeador Nick Hoh, Sr. Design Manager at SmithRx *** ## Cascade SF Design Mentor Night Cascade SF is back in San Francisco. We’re kicking things off with an evening of 1:1 mentorship focused on getting hired in today’s AI-driven design job market. Attendees will receive 20-minute sessions with experienced product designers for portfolio feedback and career advice. *** ## Want to mentor or sponsor? Email andi@cascadesf.com

Great Music Belongs to Everyone

The **Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus** has always believed that great music shouldn't be reserved for a single concert hall — and this spring, that belief takes center stage. Maestro Urs Leonhardt Steiner leads the full orchestra and chorus in two Bay Area performances of Carl Orff's iconic Carmina Burana, paired with Vivaldi's Gloria and excerpts from The Four Seasons. **Featuring:** Gabrielle Goozee-Nichols, Soprano; Anne Richnavsky, Soprano; Hilary Hecht, Soprano; Alodiah Lunar, Mezzo-Soprano; Jack Wilkins, Tenor; Harlan Hays, Baritone **Special Guests:** Areté Singers · Golden Gate Boys Choir · San Francisco Boys Chorus · Voena Children's Choir The program continues this summer at Festival Scuol Classics in Scuol, Switzerland.

Free Jigsaw Puzzle Night @ Ace Makerspace

YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/) Join us for our next FREE puzzle night! This event meets in Suite #206, co-working. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to share. At previous events we've finished one \~1000-piece puzzle in about 3-4 hours. Your hosts (Pixie and Jacky) will be providing a few puzzle options for this next event. Check the #coworking channel a week or so before the event to vote on our next puzzle. 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 the Ace makerspace website check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-­profit 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.

SF Men's Naked Drawing Group Session Saturday 05/23/2026