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SALE on PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS!

SALE on PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS!

Sat, Aug 22, 1:00 PM
From EAST BAY SALSA DANCE EVENTS
4.8

**SALE on PRIVATE LESSONS:** **Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha or West Coast Swing!** Want to become a great dancer, **fast?** Private Lessons is the key....You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll become a great dancer. Full 1-hour lessons for up to 2 people. **Wedding Dance Lessons** also available! Rates: 10 Privates: was $750 - NOW $600! 5 Privates: was $400 - NOW $350! 3 Privates: was $250 - NOW $225! 1 Private: was $100 - NOW $80! Purchase On-Line at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/407760802537](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/407760802537) **To Inquire or for more details:** Call: 415-505-3536 or Email: tomaj@salsawithtomaj.com Location: Emeryville or your home ( additional travel fee may apply)

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TGSF - End of Month Get-Together - In Person

TGSF - End of Month Get-Together - In Person

Fri, Aug 28, 2:00 AM
From TGSF - Transgender San Francisco
4.8

**Welcome** *ALL* trans, non-binary, gnc (Gender non-conforming), intersex, people sincerely questioning a transgender path, other friendly queers, and allies! TGSF gets together in person, at least once a month, generally on the last Thursday of the month. **Our "NEW VENUE"!** We will meet at **Taqueria San Jose,** which is the name of our old venue, but they moved across the street! So, same time, same name, but now at 2839 Mission St, across Mission Street, from Taqueria Los Altos. - Sorry for any confusion. It's good to buy food here to support them, but **food is optional**. (Meat will undoubtedly be eaten by someone at the restaurant. If you'd like to help organize vegan, or non-food events, please contact TGSF via *tgsf.org@proton.me* !) TGSF usually has an in-person End of Month dinner/gathering on the **last Thursday of each month**, except: * **March**, we attend **TDoV** (Transgender Day of Visibility) - [http://TDoV.org/](http://TDoV.org/) * **June**, we attend **Trans March** - [http://TransMarch.org/](http://TransMarch.org/) \- You really must experience this event\! * **November 20**, we attend **TDoR** (Transgender Day of Remembrance) - [http://TDoRSF.org/](http://TDoRSF.org/) * **December**, we'll meet before the traditional winter holidays – **Details to be announced.** * (If another trans/gnc-related event is important to support, it will be substituted for that month's gathering.) We try to keep the Meetup [http://www.meetup.com/TGSF-Transgender-San-Francisco/](http://www.meetup.com/TGSF-Transgender-San-Francisco/) up to date. But **we need volunteers to do Social Media!** Our Facebook and other Social Media haven't been updated in years. (Yes, **the website, TGSF.org, is still dead**. Eden hopes to have some ideas on how to fix it "soon".) ***Volunteers are always needed!*** We need people to: organize gatherings; to answer the phone messages and emails; for outreach to organizations and media; to organize and carry-out "mutual aid"; etc. Please do NOT use the Meetup, Facebook, or other sites to contact TGSF! Those methods may not be checked for months at a time. *The best (only realistic) way to contact us is through email: tgsf.org@proton.me .*

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Something New: Friday Night at OMCA (End-of-Summer Gathering)

Something New: Friday Night at OMCA (End-of-Summer Gathering)

Sat, Aug 29, 1:00 AM
From Alameda Foodie & Film Meetup (30s to 50s)
4.9

**Tonight we're leaving Alameda and closing out summer with [Friday Night at OMCA,](https://museumca.org/about-friday-nights-at-omca-with-off-the-grid/) the Bay's favorite free block party! Join us at Oakland Museum of California, featuring live music and food trucks from Off the Grid.** We'll meet on the lawn to relax and enjoy good food and music. I'll post our specific location once I arrive. You'll also be free to wander the grounds for a live DJ set, gallery tours and more. **What to Bring** Bring a blanket to sit on. **Off the Grid Food Trucks, & Drinks** Off the Grid food trucks line 10th Street, and there's beer, wine, and cocktails near the Koi Pond if you want a drink in hand. **Free Live Music** Tonight's music features [BULULÚ ](https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-bululu-3/)blending salsa, cumbia, merengue, calypso and joropo on the Garden Stage (6:30–7:45 PM) and Bay Area DJ [TIEDYE](https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-bululu-3/) with old-school R&B and Afrobeats in the amphitheater (6:45–8:45 PM). **Parking & Event Info** OMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate parking in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted, and event details and performances are subject to change. **Please view the [Garden Guidelines](https://museumca.org/visit/garden-guidelines/) and [Dog Policy.](https://museumca.org/visit/dog-policy-at-omca/)** Gallery Chats run 5:30–7:30 PM if you want to wander with a facilitator (look for the blue "Let's Chat" shirts). Museum admission is separate if you want gallery access; the block party itself is free. **Come spend a [relaxed evening with us](https://www.instagram.com/p/DWscqMsjqkK/)! Feel free to arrive early to participate** (on your own) in [Afro Dance Lessons and Gallery chats.](https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-bululu-3/) **RSVP by 5:30 PM, Friday, August 28.**

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Beginner Friendly Canto Mahjong Game @ Berkeley

Beginner Friendly Canto Mahjong Game @ Berkeley

Sat, Aug 22, 8:00 PM
From East Bay Adventures for Friendly People Over 40
4.8

Join us for an afternoon of mahjong at the Berkeley Public Library! Whether you're brand new to the game or a seasoned player looking to get in a few rounds, everyone is welcome. We'll have 2 mahjong coaches onsite to assist 2-4 tables throughout the event to teach beginners, answer questions, and help players build confidence while playing, & up to 4 tables available for more experienced open play. Experienced players are invited to join open play, meet fellow mahjong enthusiasts, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of community and connection. All levels welcome to come learn, play, and discover why mahjong has brought generations together around the table. About: 13 Orphans is an intimate, Asian-American owned Mahjong den and speakeasy built on community, culture, and connection. The event will take place in the 2nd Floor in the Mystery Room. Website Link https://berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/16983705

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Lunch:  Piccino Presidio (Table for 6)

Lunch: Piccino Presidio (Table for 6)

Sun, Aug 23, 6:30 PM
From San Francisco Foodies
4.8

[Piccino Presidio](https://www.piccinopresidio.com/) offers a seasonally driven menu with bright & fresh antipasti, hand tossed pizza, homemade pasta, mouthwatering entrées, a curated wine selection, and craft cocktails from the bar. We source local and sustainable ingredients from our own farm in Healdsburg, California and other hyper-local farmers and producers. Afterwards, we can walk off the calories through the Presidio. **Administrative Trivia** Typical plates average $25. Known for their hyper-local freshly inspired dishes. August 2026 Lunch [Menu](https://www.piccinopresidio.com/s/080126Presidio-Lunch.pdf) **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 because of the size of our party, even on individual bills. I usually add \~35% to each raw bill adding individual dishes, which should include all of these, and round final payment to the closest dollar. Please bring cash, Apple Cash, or use Zelle. **Parking and Transportation** Muni: 43, 45 (Lyon St & Greenwich St) If driving, suggestion from the establishment: To access the garage: Enter the Presidio from the Lombard gate, take your first right on to Lombard Dr, pull into the first driveway on your right where you will see a security kiosk, they will direct you to the garage. Once inside the garage there is signage directing you to Piccino. Garage Parking: [One Letterman Drive garage](https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/underground/letterman_digital_arts_center/94129/san_francisco/?arriving=202608042030&leaving=202608042230) (validated for $5) Street Parking possible on Lyon Street and metered max 2 hours.

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Community Sing in Golden Gate Park [Free]

Community Sing in Golden Gate Park [Free]

Sun, Aug 16, 6:00 PM
From Golden Gate Park Community Sing — Free All-Levels Singing
4.9

Come make new friends and beautiful music—**everyone is welcome** at our free monthly *Singing in the Park* event! Whether you're a confident singer, total beginner, or just in the mood to listen and soak up the sunshine, this is a happy, judgment-free space to connect through music. **SECOND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH**. **What to Expect:** **11:00-11:10 AM**: Arrive, chat, and meet new faces **11:10–11:45 AM**: Warm up with simple songs **11:45–1 PM**: Unstructured fun: jamming, karaoke, arts and crafts, boba, etc. Instruments welcome! We love when folks bring acoustic instruments like guitars, ukuleles, or anything else that adds to the joy. We can teach simple chords for the songs we play. But of course, feel free to simply sing too! **What to Bring**: * Layers! It’s often chilly in the mornings. * A blanket or something comfy to sit on (we also have extra stools/blankets, so no sweat if you don’t have one) * Water, snacks for the craft making portion if you’d like, and anything else that makes you feel comfortable *This event is kid-friendly, pet-friendly, and 100% inclusive.* All voices and levels are welcome—no experience needed, and no pressure to be perfect. **About the Host:** Hi! I’m Ryan. I grew up in a hippie tradition of folk music in Marin, and sharing simple songs communally is deeply important to me. I've been a regular member under the previous organizer for almost a year, bringing friends and making more. Singing in the Park, also known as the Community Sing, is a space where people could come together and sing without worrying about finances, judgment, or hitting every note just right. This is a space for **messy, joyful singing, and intentional community**. We meet every Second Sunday of the Month at 11:00AM in Mother’s Meadow, come say hi!

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