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singles poetry night | Ages 25+

singles poetry night | Ages 25+

Sat, Jun 6, 2:00 AM
From Bay Area Speed Dating, Mixers & Matchmaking
4.4

[singlespoetrynight.eventbrite.com](singlespoetrynight.eventbrite.com) Get your ticket on Eventbrite to confirm your spot, this event is promoted on other platforms. Walk-ins welcome! Join us for a chill singles poetry night at Oasis Fusion Kitchen in San Francisco! If you’re 25 or older and love poetry or just want to meet some cool people, this is the spot for you. The event kicks off on Friday, June 5th at 7:00 PM. Come ready to share or write your favorite love poems with other singles or just listen and vibe with others. It’s all happening in person, so bring your energy and enjoy a night of words and connections. ✨ Event Details ✨ 📅 Date: Friday, June 5th
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 7:15 PM - Check in with your host (Mingle, Grab a drink, bite to support the venue, drinks and food are not included in the ticket) 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM - Singles will be grouped and rotated to write some poems (writing is optional) 8:15 PM - 8:45 PM - Share your love poem 8:45PM - 9:00PM - Mingle
📍 Location: Oasis Fusion Kitchen (4826 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112) ✨Additional Details✨ * Street parking is available * Dedicated Host * Poetry Ice Breakers * Writing and sharing is optional * Walk-ins welcome

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Hangout + Silent Writing

Hangout + Silent Writing

Sun, Jun 21, 8:00 PM
From Genre + Fiction Writers of San Francisco

Hangout + Silent Writing is the backbone of the group. This is where both build a community of writers and also take time to connect with our writing. **At 1pm:** People will start gathering in the coffee shop. This is an opportunity to meet other writers, introduce yourselves, and just chat it up! Discuss your writing or your favorite book or why your bus ride was extra interesting today. (What else inspires our writing than the stories we witness?) **At 1:30pm:** We will begin an hour of silent work. This is when we pull out laptops or notebooks or whatever and begin working. Whether you're working on a novel or a screenplay or a piece of flash fiction, this is your chance to dedicate one solid hour to just engaging with it. Before the hour starts, I will call everyone's attention and do a round of check-ins where we share our intentions for the hour. **At 2:30pm:** The hour of silent work is over! I will call everyone's attention again and we will check-out by sharing how the hour went for us. After check-out, people may choose to continue working away. If you're really in the groove, I encourage this! Otherwise, people may go back to chatting and discussing their writing, etc. You may also decide to head out if you have other Sunday activities to get to. **Location:** We will be meeting at the Wave Art Collective in Lower Haight. They have both indoor and outdoor seating so plan accordingly. On Sundays, they graciously open up their space to the community. They run a small coffee shop and invite pop-up food vendors. I can guarantee there will always be coffee, but I cannot guarantee what food will be there. Everyone is encouraged to purchase what they can to help support the Wave Art Collective!

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Sip and Scribe

Sip and Scribe

Sat, Jun 6, 6:00 PM
From Oakland Creative Writers
4.8

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.

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Sit Down and Write

Sit Down and Write

Sun, May 24, 6:00 PM
From Oakland Creative Writers
4.8

Writers write. And if you haven't written in a room full of writers writing, you haven't lived! It's a nice feeling, at the least. 11:00 a.m. Arrive, find a spot, support our patron by purchasing a beverage and/or snack and tipping well. Then socialize until writing-time begins! A few minutes before, we'll go around the circle introducing ourselves, our writing passions, and our goal for the day. 11:15 a.m. The organizer will start the clock, and for the next 1 hour conversation shall be discontinued as everyone works on whatever writing or reading (or what-have-you) strikes his or her fancy. The key here is a nice, courteous quiet. Headphones are recommended. 12:15 p.m. Writing-time ends. You're welcome to continue writing, resume socializing, hail a cab, do whatever you want, because you're an adult.

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Literary Devices: Writers and Hackers for Noisebridge!

Literary Devices: Writers and Hackers for Noisebridge!

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00 AM
From Noisebridge Hackerspace
4.7

San Francisco Writers Workshop collaborates with our hacker friends to raise funds for everyone's favorite local makerspace: Noisebridge! Several of our best authors will produce stories/poems/word-based constructs. Each will share their literary product with a hacker, who will respond with a device/app/gadget/doohickey inspired by the writing. On the night of the event, audience members will vote for the device that best complements the assigned writer's piece. The winning hacker will receive a prize of dubious value! Expect delicious snackies, and other fun additions: in the past we've included a fun raffle!

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Writers’ Support & Check-In — NO WRITING During Meetup

Writers’ Support & Check-In — NO WRITING During Meetup

Sun, May 24, 8:00 PM
From Shut Up & Write!® SF Bay Area
4.8

**\*\*Note: THIS MEETUP IS NOT A WRITING SESSION. It's an informal chat where we can share about our writing. THE ACTUAL WRITING MEETUP IS RIGHT AFTER THIS ONE ENDS. Sign up for that one [here](https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritesfo/events/314574135).** **Location:** \*\***UPDATE:** **This week we're meeting at Jane On Third at 1pm, since the [writing meetup](https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritesfo/events/314574135) this week is here from 2-4pm.\*\*** Food and drinks are sold inside. There are restrooms in the cafe. Look for a table with the "Writers' Support & Check-In Group" sign. Check comments for updates. This hour-long writers' check-in and support group is just before the writing meetup, which I plan to attend at 2 p.m. You're welcome to join the Shut Up & Write meetup right after to actually write. Join us for a relaxed gathering of writers to connect, share progress, discuss challenges, and support each other. We’ll focus on community, encouragement, and exploring what kind of group we want to build together. While I’m especially interested in creative nonfiction, writers of all genres are welcome as we figure out what works best for the group. We’ll have time to introduce ourselves, check in, and chat about what we want from this group.

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