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Discover SF -- Italian Heritage Festival & Parade

Sun, Oct 11, 7:00 PM

From Growth Social Volunteering Professionals

4.8

Place holder, register if interested. The Parade begins at 12:30 pm at the foot of Jefferson and Powell Streets in Fisherman’s Wharf, proceeds south through North Beach on Columbus Avenue and ends in Washington Square in front of Saints Peter and Paul Church. Parade viewing is available throughout the entire route.

16 attendees

Redux: Georgian Cuisine @ Cheese Boat (Table for 6)

Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 AM

From San Francisco Foodies

4.8

Google AI Generated description: Georgia is a country in Eastern Europe and West Asia. Credited as the birthplace of wine, a cradle of Christian culture, a UNESCO-listed site for its unique winemaking traditions, and a crossroads of cultures. It's also known for its warm hospitality, striking mountain ranges, and delicious cuisine, including the famous [khachapuri](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=896bc82726dbc1e3&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS1161US1161&cs=0&sxsrf=AHTn8zqnGj9hzxBYnA43075SprBj6_yzLw%3A1746721891357&q=khachapuri&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjcgsaOppSNAxXcLEQIHULTIZIQxccNegQIBhAB&mstk=AUtExfC4el38SWohh6g_VHRW7ze4wtC5fcu_tkWPZd10qhEc1dYLwZMJUj2AMDs0Yj9Nu_5ADOAOcfJXLMoMzhj9GNu74YDuPsjjVStG3Z-LA6Hy7V2Rb5Gvvks-MnkY9j2BiVjkOnulJFPQF95oRnmQ5FRO-l0ZBGTBNcJbtg4KxyiiLK8wuneIXrg3ZFIhAzjYXID7jcVmPzVue7MqGdY5zGW_jEdUfknFm4EUiGkgUBvgomdwsBGI_YuCLUrbC11HUgxtP87okAbFkEuL5Nh0hieshrk4rRYaTkCQtntpVE2heg&csui=3). **Details** This is a redux of shoutout to a fellow SF Foodie member for putting this restaurant the radar. Khachapuri, khacho" (curd) and "puri" (bread) is a traditional Georgian comfort food that resembles a boat. Made of fluffy dough, with a variety of cheese and distinctive raw egg in the center. The hot cheese melts into the dough, cooking the egg sunny side up. [Menu ](https://georgiancheeseboat.com/) A perfect spot for meat lovers or vegetarians, the menu is unique. Georgian Cheese Boat serves three kinds of Archaruli Khachapuri, a variety of stuffed breads, Ajapsandali (eggplant and vegetable stew), Or Chakapuli (lamb stew with green plums) to name a few. **Misc** Attendees and Waitlist Please have consideration and update your RSVP 72 hours prior to the event if you are unable to attend. Dress is casual. **Administrative Trivia** Dinner dishes average $25. Imported wine List and beer are available. Total cost will include individual's food, beverage, tax, tip,and possibly a health mandate. Each diner is responsible for the total cost of their own orders-take raw bill x1.34 for your total payment. Organizer will manage **one singular bill and form of payment**. Please be prepared to pay the organizer by Cash, Zelle, AppleCash. **Taxes and Fees** Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%) and possibly an employee health mandate (5%), a tip (20%) may be automatically added. There will be one single check. I'll calculate individual dishes (raw x 1.34) include all of these, and round final payment to the closest dollar. **Parking and Transportation** Located in North Beach neighborhood at 1224 Grant Avenue just off of Columbus. Street parking may be challenging but available. Walkable from Muni 8, 8x bus stop and Muni 12 at Columbus & Broadway.

6 attendees

Anhad Naad Sufi Qawwali at Medicine for Nightmares

Thu, Oct 15, 2:00 AM

From San Francisco Indian Music Meetup

4.9

Come join us for an evening of Sufi poetry and South Asian Qawwali music at Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore. For this event we are sharing your donation 50/50 with this iconic community oriented bookstore acknowledging their contribution to the cultures of Mission district. About Medicine for Nightmare Bookstore: "**Lifting Diverse Voices:** Co-founded by Josiah Luis Alderete and Tân Khánh Cao, the shop specializes in radical literature, poetry, and Spanish-language books that reflect the neighborhood's diverse and marginalized communities. * **Cultural Sanctuary:** Operating in the heart of the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, the store functions as a gathering place and community portal preserving the Mission's deep literary legacy." https://medicinefornightmares.com/ Suggested donation $10 or more.

9 attendees

🎙️🎤 NOCHE DE KARAOKE EN ESPAÑOL 🎉 🎊

Wed, Oct 14, 2:00 AM

From Meet Up En Español

4.9

🎤✨ Karaoke Night en Español! 🎟 Get your ticket and join us: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/juryzamora/2425167 Good music, new faces, and your favorite Spanish songs! 🎶🥂 Come with friends or come on your own for a laid-back night of Spanish conversation, laughter, and karaoke. 💛 Sing your heart out, share a duet, or simply enjoy the music no pressure to perform! Beginner Spanish? Shower singer? You belong here, too. 🙌 🎟 Get your ticket and join us: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/juryzamora/2425167 Paid event · Meetup RSVP alone does not include admission. 🎤✨ ¡Noche de Karaoke en Español! ¡Buena música, nuevas amistades y esas canciones que no puedes dejar de cantar! 🎶🥂 Ven con amigos o por tu cuenta a conversar, reír y disfrutar del karaoke. 💛 Canta con todo, comparte un dueto o simplemente disfruta del ambiente. ¡Sin presión! ¿Estás aprendiendo español? ¿Solo cantas en la ducha? ¡Aquí también hay lugar para ti! 🙌 🎟 Compra tu boleto y acompáñanos: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/juryzamora/2425167 Evento de pago · El RSVP de Meetup no incluye entrada. 🗓 Tuesday / Martes, October 13 · 7–11 PM 📍 Tupper and Reed · Berkeley ¡Nos vemos! 🎤✨

7 attendees

Bollywood Festive Nights | Sep 25

Sat, Sep 26, 12:00 AM

From Desis Dance Meetups

4.5

**Bollywood Festive Nights at Union Square – Free & Open to All 🎉** Friday\, Sep 25 \| 5:00–8:00 p\.m \| Union Square\, San Francisco **Get ready to twirl under the city lights! ✨** Join us for an unforgettable **Bollywood Festive Night** in the heart of San Francisco — a vibrant celebration of rhythm, joy, and community. 💃🏽 **Schedule:** Unique choreos taught each hour! 🕔 **5:00 – 6:00 PM** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! 🕔 **6:00 – 7:00 PM** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! 🕕 **7:00 – 8:00 PM** – *Dance Party* — We turn up the music and light up the floor with a 1-hour open dance party. Dance solo, with friends, or in circles of celebration! **More details:** 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. Beginner friendly. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! 👑 Unique festive theme each month 🎁 Free to attend – just bring your joy, your people, and your dancing feet! 🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️Walks ins are more than welcome. But we encourage you to register before hand. Donations via PayPal → rangdebollywood@gmail.com Sign Up → rang.eventbrite.com *"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* **Let’s fill Union Square with color, culture, and connection.This is *more than a dance* — it’s a celebration of culture, community, and love.**

4 attendees

🎤 🎙️ NOCHE DE KARAOKE EN ESPAÑOL 🎉🎊

Wed, Oct 14, 2:00 AM

From Berkeley Language Exchange English-Spanish

4.8

🎟 Get your ticket and join us: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/juryzamora/2425167 🎤✨ Karaoke Night en Español! Good music, new faces, and your favorite Spanish songs! 🎶🥂 Come with friends or come on your own for a laid-back night of Spanish conversation, laughter, and karaoke. 💛 Sing your heart out, share a duet, or simply enjoy the music—no pressure to perform! Beginner Spanish? Shower singer? You belong here, too. 🙌 🎟 Get your ticket and join us: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/juryzamora/2425167 Paid event · Meetup RSVP alone does not include admission. 🎤✨ ¡Noche de Karaoke en Español! ¡Buena música, nuevas amistades y esas canciones que no puedes dejar de cantar! 🎶🥂 Ven con amigos o por tu cuenta a conversar, reír y disfrutar del karaoke. 💛 Canta con todo, comparte un dueto o simplemente disfruta del ambiente. ¡Sin presión! ¿Estás aprendiendo español? ¿Solo cantas en la ducha? ¡Aquí también hay lugar para ti! 🙌 🎟 Compra tu boleto y acompáñanos: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/juryzamora/2425167 Evento de pago · El RSVP de Meetup no incluye entrada. 🗓 Tuesday / Martes, October 13 · 7–11 PM 📍 Tupper and Reed · Berkeley ¡Nos vemos! 🎤✨

4 attendees

The Geography Within Us: A Poetry Gathering on Place, Memory, and Belonging

Sat, Oct 17, 9:00 PM

From Kaavya Connections: World Poetry, Literature & Music

5.0

Perhaps home is not simply the place we come from. Perhaps it is a language in which our name sounds different. A kitchen where someone knows what we like to eat. A city whose streets our feet remember. A landscape whose seasons still live somewhere in the body. A person beside whom we do not have to explain ourselves. A song that returns us somewhere. Or a place where we arrived as strangers and, slowly, unexpectedly, learned to belong. We carry many geographies within us. The place where we were born. The neighborhood where we grew up. The cities we chose and the ones circumstance chose for us. The landscapes we left behind. The languages through which we learned to understand the world. The people who made unfamiliar places feel like home. Over time, these places become more than locations on a map. They enter our memories, our gestures, our food, our music, our language, even the ways we understand distance and belonging. Sometimes we leave a place and discover that it never entirely leaves us. And sometimes a place we never imagined belonging to becomes part of who we are. **The Geography Within Us** is **a gathering devoted to place, memory, and belonging, and to the many landscapes, languages, people, and journeys that quietly become part of our inner lives**. Together, we will explore not simply where we come from, but the more mysterious question of **what places have become part of who we are.** Across traditions, poets have carried entire worlds within their poems. Mahmoud Darwish carried Palestine through memory and language. Agha Shahid Ali recreated Kashmir across distance and longing. Derek Walcott explored the ways landscape, history, and identity become inseparable. Naomi Shihab Nye finds belonging in family, language, ordinary encounters, and the crossings between cultures. Joy Harjo writes of land, ancestry, memory, and our deep relationship with place. Their poems remind us that geography is not only something outside us. It can also become something we carry within. This gathering asks: **What places have become part of who we are?** **How do landscapes, languages, cities, and communities continue to live within us long after we leave them?** **And how do the places we discover unexpectedly change our understanding of where we belong?** We will read poems about childhood streets and adopted cities, familiar landscapes and distant homelands, kitchens and train stations, migration and arrival, language and memory, journeys and returns, and the unexpected places where belonging finds us. You are welcome to bring: * A poem about a place that has shaped you. * A piece connected to a city, landscape, language, neighborhood, or community you carry within you. * A poem about leaving somewhere, arriving somewhere, or unexpectedly finding a sense of belonging. * A song, photograph, recipe, memory, or passage that transports you to another place. * An original work about a geography, real or imagined, that has become part of who you are. We invite poetry from all languages and traditions. Together, we will read, translate, reflect, and listen, allowing the different geographies we carry to meet in the same room. As always with Kaavya Connections, the gathering may wander beyond the theme. We follow where the poems, memories, and conversations lead. Join us for an afternoon exploring the places that made us, the places that changed us, the places that surprised us, and the places that continue to live quietly within us. Bring a friend, a poem, a place, or simply come to listen. **Above all, bring the worlds you carry within you.** Please find more about us here — Kaavya Connections Website: [https://www.kaavyaconnections.com/](https://www.kaavyaconnections.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Please also join the mailing list for upcoming gatherings and events: [https://www.kaavyaconnections.com/mailing-list/](https://www.kaavyaconnections.com/mailing-list/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) If you would like to volunteer to help organize future gatherings and performances, please email: [contact@kaavyaconnections.com](mailto:contact@kaavyaconnections.com) **Kaavya Connections**

7 attendees

CelloGayageum: where Western classical meets Korean tradition

Sat, Oct 31, 2:30 AM

From Live Jazz (& Blues) Meetup Group

4.8

Founded in 2016 by Austrian cellist **Sol Daniel Kim** and Korean gayageum (12-string zither) virtuoso **Dayoung Yoon**, the award-winning CelloGayageum duo melds Western classical music with Korean traditional music. All their pieces are original and written by the two artists. I've watched their videos and been impressed by both the music and the musicians' dramatic flair and physicality! SHOW COST : $39.00 per person until the day of the concert, when costs go up by $5.00 MORE INFO and TICKET LINK: https://secure.thefreight.org/15880/15881-cellogayageum-261030 **Buy your own tickets.** Seating is General Admission. **NOTE that this show is on a Friday night.** WHEN/WHERE TO MEET: M**eet no later than 7:30 p.m.**, in the Freight's lobby, so we can aim to get some decent seats together. (The doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the show starts at 8:00 p.m.) HOW TO FIND ME: I'm WF, about 5 feet tall, with short, salt-and-pepper hair and glasses. I'll send my cellphone number to RSVPers prior to the event. PLEASE TEXT ME IF YOU DON'T SPOT ME. TRANSIT/PARKING: Conveniently located less than a block from the *downtown* Berkeley BART station and from multiple AC Transit bus lines serving Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco. There's a paid parking garage next door to the Freight, and some free street parking available in the neighborhood (more so away from Shattuck or north of University). FOOD AND DRINK: Concertgoers may purchase snacks at the Freight's lobby concession stand to enjoy before or during the show. VENUE WEBSITE: https://thefreight.org/visit/ MORE INFO and video/audios: https://www.cellogayageum.com/music https://www.cellogayageum.com/

2 attendees

The Official Nigeria Independent Celebration & Oakland 1st Friday, Oct. 2nd

Sat, Oct 3, 4:00 AM

From Bay Area Dining Out, Dancing, Culture Meetup Group

Skyconcepts & FlyBoy Promotion Present The Official Nigeria Independence Day Celebration Date 📅: Friday October 2nd, 2026 Time ⏰: 9:00 pm until 2:00 am Were 📍: Lux Oakland Sounds by: DJ Tay Bottlez *DJ Tunde* DJ KnockOut *DJ Ghenga* and more Surprise guests appearances and Performances Tickets 🎫 can be purchase at: skyconceptsentertainment.com RSVP can be done via (Eventbrite): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afrobeats-vibe-nigerian-independence-day-celebration-friday-october-2nd-tickets-1998617294128?aff=oddtdtcreator Hosted by @skyconcepts & @flyboypromotion What to expect: live dj mix, live performances, food 🍱, drinks & cocktail 🍹 & hookah, unlimited entertainment experiences, and VIP table experience. Dress Code: Dress to impress Invite your loved ones, your friends, your besties, and your squad. See you there. Don’t miss out Skyconcepts

1 attendee

Noche de Español: Cultura, Juegos Y Buena Vibra. Sept 24

Fri, Sep 25, 1:30 AM

From Meet Up En Español

4.9

Bienvenidos a Noche de Español! Un meet-up relajado y divertido donde la cultura, los juegos y la conversación en Español se combinan para crear una experiencia única. Aquí no importa tu nivel de español, desde principiantes hasta hablantes nativos, todos son bienvenidos. Jugamos, practicamos, nos reímos y compartimos en un ambiente amigable, mientras descubrimos nuevas formas de conectar con la lengua y la cultura hispana. para que nos encuentres fácilmente busca la mesa con los globos a rojos 🎈 🎈

61 attendees

80s & 90s Trivia Night (Music, Movies, TV & Win Prizes!)

Wed, Sep 23, 12:45 AM

From " Ⓒulture, Ⓒuisine, Ⓒocktails, Ⓒoffee & Ⓒonvos = Ⓒommunity'

4.5

**\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT [-** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13764#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13764#tix) (\*Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a small % attending. ABOUT: **Let's take it back to a simpler (and a lot more fun) time! Our 80s & 90s Trivia Night is of our most popular and well attended online meetups. Categories will be 80s & 90s Movies, Music, Sports, Pop Culture, Television). Prizes include Amazon Gift Cards and more!!** HOW IT WORKS: You can attend via a computer & Webcam or Smartphone/Ipad/Tablet. This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants. At game time, your host will read off 80s & 90s Trivia questions. Your goal is to come up with the right answer to each question and write it down on your paper. Once the round is over (about 6 questions), we will go through the answers and determine who had the highest score for the round. They will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants. HOW DO YOU FIND THE VIRTUAL ROOM: After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation with the zoom link ON DAY OF THE EVENT. RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. **\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT -** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13764#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13764#tix) Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register. **For more fun events:** **Follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)** **Click: [https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/](https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/)**

21 attendees

Cat’s Corner featuring BUDHRANI Brothers

Thu, Sep 24, 4:00 AM

From ArtsTech SF

4.7

Cat’s Corner welcomes the BUDHRANI Brothers for a Wednesday night of swing dancing and live music at On Broadway at Mabuhay Gardens. Earlier classes are scheduled from 7–9 PM, including Intermediate Lindy Hop, Beginning Lindy Hop, and Advanced Topics. A 9–9:30 PM Beginning Swing drop-in runs alongside the live music party, which runs 9–11:30 PM. Venue: On Broadway at Mabuhay Gardens (Cat’s Corner), 435 Broadway Street, San Francisco, CA 94133. Ages 18+. Meetup RSVP does not include admission. Admission is $15 plus Eventbrite fees in advance. Door pricing: $15 general, including the 9 PM drop-in lesson; $10 before 8:30 PM or after 10 PM; $5 after 11 PM. Official information: https://www.catscornersf.com/

1 attendee

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Culture Groups San Francisco

Discover SF -- Italian Heritage Festival & Parade

Redux: Georgian Cuisine @ Cheese Boat (Table for 6)