Blood Drives San Francisco

Donate blood, Get data: Blood drive

Hey there! Join [Goodlabs](goodlabs.com) for an in-center blood drive in partnership with[ Longevity Cities](https://longevity-cities.com/en/home) and [Don't Die SF](https://luma.com/dontdiesf). When you book a blood donation with Goodlabs, you can get 40+ biomarkers tested for free. And you get a plan for what to do with the results! Here's the link to sign up: [https://goodlabs.com/book-tests/donation/drive/donate-blood-get-data-sf-downtown](https://goodlabs.com/book-tests/donation/drive/donate-blood-get-data-sf-downtown?utm_source=luma) ​About Longevity Cities: ​Longevity Cities is a global community where longevity enthusiasts, curious minds, experts, scientists, and founders come together. Our mission is to make longevity human, easy, and accessible to everyone — with chapters across 11 countries in 3 continents. ​We host events regularly and the quickest way to hear about them is through our WhatsApp group, and/or by registering on our website and keeping an eye on the events section. ​💬 WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/D7EK33mRRAU0oRQNqboj5P](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D7EK33mRRAU0oRQNqboj5P?utm_source=luma) ​🌐 Website: [https://longevity-cities.com/en](https://longevity-cities.com/en?utm_source=luma) We hope to see you there!

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!

Organic vegan food and live music on Fridays

> Enjoy organic Latin and international plant-based cooked and live food with live music. "in this magical place, a little island of the future where those who enter her doors are forever transformed by the spirit of the music and dance that takes them in. You’ll find it on a little side street in San Francisco’s old Latin Quarter somewhere between Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf and endless Italian late night cafes." > Robin Williams took to the stage here and said “This place is amazing, this is the kind of place that would make even the Amish dance” > To celebrate our 25th year in Peña Pachamama we have performances CARNAVAL SATURDAYS. Reserve a show https://www.penapachamama.com

B&B 1st THURSDAY for T1 Diabetes (watch for location!)

Hi All, Hope you can come to the all-you-need-to-know about type 1 diabetes and all-the-type 1s-you-need-to-know meeting! And what better way with beer & pizza? Katie Craft from USCF Diabetes, Julia Philips from DYF, and I are co-hosting the E Bay Beer & Basals meeting. This is the former CarbDM "B&B" which we are continuing due to popular demand. Come to find out about the newest in diabetes technologies, devices, insulins, as well as practical tips and tricks for living our best lives. DIY Loop & DIY iAPS system users are welcome, although you don't have to be using any specific system or brand. All are welcome! It's a fun evening with other T1s, significant others, friends, and family. The meeting is a casual, 'gather-around' format. If specific topics are requested and can't be answered or given enough attention in the B&B meetings we can hold other ones as needed. Meetings are mostly on the 1st THURSDAY: 7-9:00 pm \*\*\*\*\*Location to be announced\*\*\* Upcoming meetings in 2026: 1st Thursday, OCT 1 1st Thursday, NOV 5 1st Thursday, DEC 3 Look forward to seeing you! Thanks and take care, Jessica

[Trivia] Dinner with Food and Restaurant Trivia

**Bar and Bean Fusion** *Flavorful, All Day Long* *At Bar & Bean Fusion, we believe every meal should be memorable whether it’s a quick breakfast the day winds down, our menu expands to include:* *with fine selection of wines: From crisp whites to bold reds, paring with our savory dishes* *Draft beers: Local and international brews to suit every taste* *Mocktails: Fresh, herb-infused blends for a non-alcoholic treat,* *a custom salad, or a relaxing dinner with wine.* *Our menu is designed to offer flexibility, freshness, and bold flavor from morning to night.* *Breakfast & Pastries* *Start your day with pastries, fresh brewed coffee, and light breakfast options. From buttery croissants to seasonal scones, everything is baked with care and flavor transparency.* (from restaurant website) **Minutiae** Newly opened in the base of the Argenta Apartments, they have a light pub menu and large alcohol selection, along with creative mocktails. I'll host three rounds of trivia questions, this is the first time, so please be patient. The overall theme will be food and restaurant related, with an emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area. **History** When started, Beloved Dishes, Current Chef and Current Owner from restaurant website **Chef and Owner:** **Menus and Reviews** [Bar and Bean Fusion](https://www.barbeanfusion.com/) [Bar and Bean Fusion (Yelp*)](https://www.yelp.com/biz/bar-and-bean-fusion-san-francisco-2) **Administratriva** Estimated Cost is $35 - $50, entrees cost less than $30. *Dress is smart casual* **Taxes and Restaurant Fees** Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%) and probably an employee health mandate (3-10%), a tip (20%) may be automatically added, even on individual bills, if not we expect a 20% minimum tip to be paid for individual bills. We will try to get separate checks, but remember to bring cash. Each diner is responsible for their own orders and costs but we will have to consolidate and divvy up the final bill accordingly. Please bring cash or have Zelle or Apple Cash available. **Transportation to Bar and Bean Fusion** MUNI: JKLMN, F, 7, 9, 49 Finding street parking on Market is usually difficult. *Parking garages can be found nearby* *Use event comments for Car Pooling and Ride Sharing.* *Many thanks for the photos and history from restaurant website* **#EatSanFrancisco #SanFranciscoFoodies #SFFoodies** *We Look Forward to Seeing you at This and Other San Francisco Foodies Events*

Whose Cloud Is It Anyway? Take ownership of your data and your costs with BYOC

\*Please sign up on Luma: [https://luma.com/ruft92qf](https://luma.com/ruft92qf) ​SaaS is convenient right up until you need your data out, your vendor raises prices, or you need to connect internal systems. Bring Your Own Cloud splits the difference: the vendor runs the control plane, you keep the data plane in your own account. We'll go deep on design: how the control plane reaches into your VPC, where the shared responsibility line actually falls, leveraging open source databases, and cost reduction tricks that don't kill performance. Our speakers have built BYOC systems at every layer of the stack and will show the plumbing and failure modes. Come with hard questions. Bring your own cloud. ​ ​Food and drinks included 🍻 ​ ​*PS. Want to hear more great speakers? Sign up for the **Open Source Analytics and AI Conference** on Nov 2 (online and in-person).* [Register here](https://luma.com/eis7567t?utm_source=meetupeventdescription). *** # ​**​Agenda** * ​**6 pm** - Networking * ​**6:15 - 8:00 pm** \- Talks * ​**8:00 - 9:00 pm** - Networking

Werewolf Potluck

New players always welcome, we are friendly and can teach you [how to play](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10hhAtoAWkwjAOFjkcYgia2Dm0Im1M3Vr2DwvC7hu9uE/edit?tab=t.0) including our [7 house rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-W7kjNNWEmFptS6uz3jQAKLP_ZZJ1ntYECg0GTdAXCo/edit?fbclid=IwY2xjawMPQONleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFlNks3Y3ZCNTU2R0p2OVBFAR4O3SLi5Cqapu5FIQxkyu2XCRfVQWRL96uix08e3hbapt7ZBAUCGDOdFLXAIQ_aem_27HEyDvk1X1alLK8co7hLw&tab=t.0) that make it such a fun and unique experience that you will love! Adults only. Bring your friends, but RSVP required for each guest. **Please bring some food or drink to share so you can stay and play all day!** Arrive anytime and join the next village. We run games in two rooms, so the dead can join whichever game starts next. We host at our home in Brisbane. We have a dog who will be in daycare and a cat who will be in your lap if you let her. Keep shoes on inside. ***Join our Facebook group where members host unofficial events*** (https://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfsf/) **Village Guidelines:** • No insults, No criticism after game, Share the floor • Don't make it personal, don't take it personal **Moderator Guidelines:** • Enforce rules but be light-hearted. • Use our house rules (and play with us before moderating) • Get pre-approval on any experimental roles ***Please update your RSVP (including wait list) if you can't make it.*** *Late cancels, no shows, and crashers without RSVP take spots away from others, so repeat offenders will be removed from our group*

Aquatic Park - Morning Swim

Hot August Nights in Japantown!

Be part of an evening filled with food, music, local businesses, classic cars, bingo, prizes, a kids zone, and community energy. Celebrating the Fillmore community with classic cars, local businesses, food, music, vendors, bingo, an outdoor casino, prizes, and a Kids Zone! For More Info Visit: [[https://forms.gle/1yZNow5aUNZxFwWRA](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHwaUWix66rbuVIISz4TH1oIfBE9oY9i4JiA-MXGul59UfUQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102115806806351578691)] Register to Volunteer Here:[Hot August Nights- Fillmore. Carshow, Blues, Bingo & Casino! RSVP for FREE! Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-august-nights-fillmore-carshow-blues-bingo-casino-rsvp-for-free-tickets-1988574870970?aff=ebdssbdestsearch)

Mission 5k fun run! | TBD

We host a weekly 5km run every Monday evening, starting and ending at a \*bar in or near the Mission District. We keep a moderate pace so no one runs alone – it's a fun run, not all-out. It is, however, recommended that you are able to run around 3 miles (5Km) consistently but if that's an issue, bring a buddy along or shorten the route to your liking. Join for a drink/snack/chat after the run -- we love to meet our neighbors!

Sputter night!

We're trying to bring an old Edwards sputtering machine back to life! Everyone has varying levels of experience with vacuum and deposition technologies from decades of work in industry to "I just read the wikipedia article and sputtering sounds neat" Come hang out and help us get to first plasma and then hopefully full sputtering soon after!

Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).