Block Parties San Francisco

Front Street Block Party

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/nTC9d4HUSMNAkEB99zSw **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hey block party fans, Come hang at the neighborhood block party with cold drinks, street games, and good energy. We’ll spend the first hour doing quick, app guided one on one chats to meet new people, then split into small groups to explore the festival together. The Gist IRL app pairs you for short, relaxed conversations so you can meet people one by one without the awkward mingling. Chat, laugh, and see who you click with. After the rounds, you’ll form a group of who you want to hang with. By then you’ll have a crew to play street games and explore the block party with The Plan: - 6:30PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 6:35PM - 7:55PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who you click with. - 7:55PM+: Form Groups. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form a squad of 4-6, and grab drinks, play street games together, and head to a bar nearby. Let's skip the usual routine of exchanging handles and hoping to meet up someday. Instead, we're heading right out to grab drinks and play street games tonight, and you might just find your new starting lineup for future street festivals and game watch parties. Plus, when the block party winds down, you can easily keep the banter going and organize the next watch party through the app, without ever needing to hand out your actual phone number. See you all there! **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/nTC9d4HUSMNAkEB99zSw **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Crash An Indian Wedding Party

**Crash An Indian Wedding Party** **Saturday\, August 22nd \| 6:00pm–11:00pm** **Great American Music Hall** 859 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco **$25 ADV \| $30 Day Of** **Doors 6pm \| Show 7pm** Family Friendly \| All Ages **Tickets:** [https://crashanindianwedding.com/](https://crashanindianwedding.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJQ2lXdGRPZ0lDbE01MDVXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHv2VNtubYGX71Jh9D-Tx1WD-V-iKMh5Q10f261aa7A76-Yj2VnDq6dvIJSZ-_aem_7Bga8vNmaP8sg0lcslr_RQ) \*get them early, this sells out annually One of our favorite annual traditions is back for an evening inspired by the color, joy, and beautiful chaos of an Indian wedding celebration. Join Non Stop Bhangracrew for a night of music, dancing, live dhol drumming, interactive dance lessons, performances, henna art, chai, delicious Indian snacks & sweet treats, and all the little touches that make Indian wedding celebrations so memorable. Never been to an Indian wedding? Here's your invitation. Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another round of shoulder-bouncing joy, come experience one of the Bay Area's longest-running cultural dance parties in the beautiful historic ballroom of Great American Music Hall. And yes... this is your excuse to get your glam on. Bring out your brightest colors, favorite festive fits, and extra sparkle. Come celebrate with us. Tickets on sale now-grab them early!

The Great Gate-Away Party

**COME HANG WITH THE COOL PEOPLE AT ART WORKS!** *The Great Gate-Away: Todd’s Final Weekend in Hayes Valley* A Farewell Party and Artist Residency with @thegateguysf At Hayes Valley Art Works @TheGateGuySF•Todd Young After 17 years in Hayes Valley—and 13 years transforming his famous gate—Todd and Joe are heading to Portland. Join us for an exhibition spanning Todd’s gate art, drag props, chalk art, art rocks, film projects, and more. **Big Sendoff Party: Sunday, August 16 • 2 pm–whenever** Gallery open: August 15 & 16 12-4 � There will be food, drinks, art making, crafting, group painting, live music and more! In the gallery and garden at Hayes Valley Art Works, 295 Oak Street at Octavia, SF Want to help us give Todd and Joe a proper sendoff? Contribute in advance through the link in our bio or below:�[https://www.zeffy.com/.../donati.../farewell-to-thegateguysf](https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/farewell-to-thegateguysf?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe-OVlgIEPsOktoMyCtoiikVaQWBebOyg3_u8DvzvXW7mFcERe7FJWuztnI1Q_aem_FGrEk7THL9qwEwNKNjS8XQ)  @thegateguysf @hvnasf @explorehayes @lowerhaight [#thegateguysf](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thegateguysf?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZbYB2-e-w0lm2xbuIH92xP2zPCgFJsgTBy1KKZl-9wrZygP4DyPL0p9CW-ZsOmtKVEngYN7-3jPEwL_VRQOBmAc45UxE8Q4xGzQIcuWtdzj75JlmWf5i9t2DmfCZV9fsBZT8WGjHYxxtIYK6bdsUPcP&__tn__=q) See less

Mini-Meetup: Let's Play Charades!

Blood on the Clocktower in Mission Bay!

Our next Genentech Hall event will be on **Sunday** August 9th! We usually have 2-3 games going on, there will always be a circle for any newcomers! We expect about 30-40 people to RSVP on Discord. Let us know if there is any particular script you want to play or if you want to storytell! **Please review and be familiar with our [best practices](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15WL2Da0003h5V-5p_JRNxjJ_gLsl2KKFzkfxyNM7K6E/edit?usp=sharing).** Call 510-457-1355 or ping Felicia (@crimson_flowers), Lily (@lilyblep) or Jim/ddz (@ddz7137) on Discord in the event thread if you need to get in or are lost. Make sure to have us added as friends as we don't get notifications for friend requests. A good number of attendees arrive between 11:00-11:30, but people come and go throughout the day, so feel free to show up and leave whenever you like - no need to be there for the whole day. If you text or call us, please give your Meetup/Discord name (some people both call and message on Discord and it's unclear whether we've already picked them up or not). Please come to the side entrance (not the main entrance) when you search for 1705 Owens St on Google Maps. You need badge access to enter so contact us to get inside. See [these images](https://imgur.com/a/roVuZ3S) for entrance location and parking details. There will be snacks and drinks and feel free to order food. The area has free and paid parking. Free parking is around a 5 min walk from Genentech Hall (near Mississippi and 17th). Join the [California Clocktower discord](https://discord.gg/ACwrXxtWyY) for more events!

Mini-Meetup: Berkeley Marina Walk and Happy Hour at Skates

Gilman Brewing Company

Speed Friending - Board Games / Social Games

Join us at Oakland United Beerworks on Sunday. Let’s bust out the board games, play throughout the night, and name new friends along the way. The bar has it's own collection of games but we encourage people and are happy to bring their own games as well so that we may be introduced to new forms of fun. We'll drink ans make lasting memories. It's a great way to interact and meet new people in the area. If you dont drink and dont wanna play games, that's cool too. Feel free to just chill out and chat with others. The more, the merrier! There’s food available at the spot. We will go somewhere after the event if people want to continue the night. Join my WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LYJBmmvVw6sCJSyPmXwZb1?s=cl&p=a&ilr=0 (I'm testing out using WhatsApp for event planning. I might end up using this for communicating about plans and updates.)

Plus Arcade Party

FREE Intro Square Dance Party

Come join us for a free taste of Modern Square Dancing, on Jul 29 or Aug 19, before our new class starts on Aug 26. No experience required! There will be pizza (and other goodies)! *Lake Merritt Dance Center in Oakland* (Veterans Memorial Bldg)*.* Modern Square Dancing is a fun way to get some exercise and meet new friends. We learn the names of the basic movements and then do them on the fly to the instructions of a live caller. It's like an adult game of Simon Says with a team of 8 people all going in different directions, in time to a variety of music. You don't have to be a dancer; you just have to follow directions and walk in patterns. No experience required. No dance skill required. Come on your own or with a partner. Our friendly club members will help you through the whole process! Casual dress. Comfortable shoes with soles that aren't too grippy. No alcohol. No smoking. Hosted by Oakland's LGBTQ+ all-inclusive square dance club. More info at https://oaktown8s.org/intro.html

OLD SKOOL | Punjabi x Hip-Hop x Reggaeton | DJ Prashant | San Francisco

**[🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS NOW 🎟️](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-skool-punjabi-x-hip-hop-x-reggaeton-dj-prashant-san-francisco-tickets-1996981263717?aff=Meetup)** 𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐊𝐎𝐎𝐋 – 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐛𝐢 × 𝐇𝐢𝐩‑𝐇𝐨𝐩 × 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐧 🎶🔥 – 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨 Kick off your weekend with an unforgettable cultural fusion at Paname SF, where Punjabi anthems, Hip‑Hop classics, and Reggaeton heat come together in one high‑energy night with DJ Prashant. Expect seamless genre‑blending, unexpected mashups, and a packed dance floor from the first drop to the final track. 🎵 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Punjabi favorites, Hip‑Hop throwbacks, Reggaeton, Latin club hits, and global dance anthems. Exclusive DJ Prashant mashups, including “Callaíta x Proper Patola,” “295 x Vente Pa’ Ca,” and the popular “Gasolina BHANGA” remix. A seamless cultural fusion designed for sing‑along moments, hands‑in‑the‑air drops, and non‑stop dancing. 🎧 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐃𝐉 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Paname SF’s LED screen brings DJ Prashant’s signature video DJing to life, adding dynamic visuals to the music and turning the entire venue into an immersive dance‑floor experience. The venue also offers free underground parking for guests. 🟡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 PM – 1:45 AM Music: All‑night set by DJ Prashant Location: Paname SF Address: 523 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States 📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 – 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐅 Paname SF is a stylish San Francisco nightclub and music venue in the Broadway and Columbus corridor, combining Parisian-inspired design, elevated nightlife energy, immersive sound, and a premium DJ setup. 📸 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞? Check out past Jai Ho! Dance Party photos: https://www.facebook.com/jaihodanceparty/photos_albums 👑 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐉 & 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 – 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 We aren’t just bringing you a playlist—we’re bringing you an experience. DJ Prashant is an ex‑Intel engineer turned DJ, choreographer, singer, and event producer known for viral mashups, exclusive genre‑blending sets, and highly interactive dance energy. With 20M+ YouTube views and 50K+ subscribers, his mission is simple: bring cultures together and keep you dancing longer than you thought possible. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamprashant/ TEDx talk, music & dance videos: https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant 🟢 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Photos and videos captured during the event may be shared on social media and used to promote future events. You may receive an email with party photos and be added to the mailing list. Bollywood Dreams reserves the right to use event media without prior permission. The organizer is not liable for injury or theft during or after the event. No refunds or chargebacks. We maintain a safe and celebratory space for everyone, with zero tolerance for bigotry, racist remarks, fighting, inappropriate touching, or reckless behavior. If you see something, say something to venue staff or the event team. ❤️ 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 DJ Prashant is also available for weddings, private parties, and corporate events. Visit https://www.seattleindianweddings.com/ to create a memorable celebration of your own.

Spades @Mad Oak

Join us for an entertaining evening filled with strategic gameplay and fun times at our upcoming Spades event! Whether you're a seasoned Spades player or new to the game, all are welcome to come and enjoy a day of card games and socializing with fellow enthusiasts. Connect with new friends, test your skills in a friendly atmosphere, and experience the thrill of playing Spades in a vibrant community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have a fantastic time filled with laughter, competition, and memorable moments. Let's gather, shuffle the deck, and make the most of our day with East Bay Black Professional Association!