Clothing Swaps San Francisco

New Mini-Meetup: Clothing & Accessories Swap Meet

San Francisco Fashion Week : FAHRENHEIT SUMMER 5.0 runway show

Upcycle Social Sew/ Art/Fix it/ Finish it! (In person)

Come over and get crafty with us. Camaraderie and clever upcycling ideas circulate at our sessions! What do you want to repair, reuse, or reinvent today? Choose your adventure... Option 1: Social sew! BYO sewing machine, use a loaner, or bring your hand sewing project or mending. We also have some discarded fabric/ clothes ready to cut up and play with and some basic sewing tools, as well. Option 2: Fix it! Repairs are less odious - even fun - with friends, new and old! Bring your broken tchotchkes, dilapidated heirlooms, or jewelry in need of a makeover. We can provide some glues and hand tools. Option 3: Finish it! Bring along an unfinished collage or craft project and get your momentum back. First time on us, $5 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Some snacks provided. We invite you to bring a vegetarian snack to share. Please change your RSVP on meetup if you can't make it, so someone else can have a spot. We're looking forward to creating with you! Location notes: The "Joy Factory" is a private home in Alameda's West End. Our house is not wheelchair accessible (1/2 flight of stairs). We have cats. Street parking is sometimes crowded.

Plant Swap - Luludi Living Art - FREE Community Event

**Join us for Luludi Living Art’s Spring Plant Swap, a free community event for plant lovers of all kinds.** Bring 1–3 healthy plants, rooted cuttings, plant babies, or small pots to exchange and take home the same number. It’s a fun and easy way to refresh your collection, share with others, and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in the community. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting your collection, all are welcome. Please bring only healthy plants and label them if possible so everyone can swap with confidence. Come spend a cozy spring afternoon surrounded by plants, creativity, and community at the Luludi Living Art Studio. **Event Details** Sunday, Sept 13th! 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Luludi Living Art Studio 346 N Ellsworth Ave San Mateo, CA **What to Bring** * Houseplants * Rooted cuttings * Plant babies * Small pots **Admission** Free event – all are welcome

Bay Area Frocktails

Early Bird Tickets are SOLD OUT. You may be able to connect with someone who can no longer attend by commenting on [this post](https://www.instagram.com/p/Da5v7WBpIJF/) on our @bayareafrocktails Insta. Join us in Berkeley for our summer soirée — a wonderful afternoon of conversation, cocktails, and connecting with sewists over all things handmade at Bay Area Frocktails! Come celebrate the joy of sewing with us. Sewists at all levels are welcome — from beginners to experts. Wear something you made or whatever makes you feel good. Be sure to check out our [Bay Area Frocktails website](https://www.bayareafrocktails.com/)! We’ll have a Frocktails Fashion Show where you can strut your stuff, a Scavenger Hunt, Crafting and Embroidery area, and Photo Booth. **We have many wonderful sponsors, including:** ***Fashion Luminary Sponsors*** [Britex Fabrics](https://britexfabrics.com/) in San Francisco [Fabrix](https://fabrixsanfrancisco.com/) in San Francisco [Fiber Snob](https://fibersnob.com/) in Santa Rosa [G-Tex Fabrics](https://www.gtexfabric.com) \- in San Jose [Madam Sew](https://madamsew.com/) [Naughty Bobbin Patterns](http://www.naughtybobbinpatterns.com/shop) [Stone's Touch Sharpening](https://www.stonestouch.com/) in SF Bay Area [Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics](https://stonemountainfabric.com/) \- in Berkeley [Studio Sessions](https://www.studio-sessions.com/) \- in Berkeley ***Style Visionary Sponsors*** [Harts Fabric](https://hartsfabric.com/) \- in Santa Cruz [Oliso](https://oliso.com/) [Seamwork](https://www.seamwork.com/) ***Stitching Star Sponsor*** [Brooklyn Motif Sewing](https://brooklynmotifprinting.com/) [LA Finch Fabrics](https://lafinchfabrics.myshopify.com/) in Los Alamitos (SoCal) [Wawak](https://www.wawak.com/) ***Sewing Maven Sponsor*** [Cashmerette Club](https://www.cashmerette.com/pages/club) and [MyBodyModel](https://www.mybodymodel.com/) [Christine Haynes](https://christinehaynes.com/) [Fringe Fabrics](https://www.fringefabrics.com/) in San Diego [Stitch Buzz](https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopStitchBuzz) **We’ll also have some fabulous raffle prizes from:** [Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics](https://stonemountainfabric.com/) \- in Berkeley \- two $50 gift cards for use in store or online [Brooklyn Motif Sewing](https://brooklynmotifprinting.com/) \- $100 gift card towards pattern printing [Wawak](https://www.wawak.com/) \- two $50 gift cards [Stone's Touch Sharpening](https://www.stonestouch.com/) \- $100 gift card [Matchy Matchy Sewing Club](https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/) \- book and garment labels [Naughty Bobbin Patterns](http://www.naughtybobbinpatterns.com/shop) \- basket of sewing goods [Oliso](https://oliso.com/) \- iron and ironing board cover [Seamwork](https://www.seamwork.com/) \- unlimited annual membership [LA Finch Fabrics](https://lafinchfabrics.myshopify.com/) \- fabric gift card [Christine Haynes](https://christinehaynes.com/) \- gift certificate to Verano online workshop [Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles](https://lacismuseum.org/) [Cashmerette Club](https://www.cashmerette.com/pages/club) and [MyBodyModel](https://www.mybodymodel.com/) \- One 3\-month Cashmerette membership at the Plus Level\, one MyBodyModel premium package Tickets will be on sale starting Tuesday, June 23. **Early Bird tickets** ($55 + Meetup processing fee \~$3.29) on sale from June 23, 10 am PT until June 30, 11:59 p.m. PT or until sold out. **Regular tickets** ($65 + Meetup processing fee \~$3.66) if available, will be on sale from July 1 until August 14. If all 100 tickets are sold by June 30, we may not have any more tickets available. **\* IMPORTANT: Tickets are nonrefundable and will NOT be sold at the door.** Stay tuned for more details. Check this page for updates and follow the [@BayAreaFrocktails](https://www.instagram.com/bayareafrocktails) account on Instagram! **FAQs** * \*\*Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?\*\*You must be 21 years of age or older b/c alcohol will be served. Bar staff will check IDs at door. * **What should I wear?** Wear something you made or something that makes you feel good. It's a cocktail affair. You don't need to wear a dress. You can be as fancy or as casual as you like. Silk and satin, cotton and linen, and more are welcome! * **Can I bring a guest?** Yes, but you do need to pay for their ticket. * **Is it OK to attend Frocktails solo?** Yes! This is a great event to meet other sewists. And if you need a break, you can go to the crafting areas and decorate a bandana with embroidery, sashiko, or fabric markers. * **How do I buy my ticket?** Tickets go on sale on this page on June 23, 10 am PT. Tickets are SOLD OUT. * **Why aren't you selling tickets at the door?** We need to finalize our budget for the event so we can be assured that our costs are covered. There is also a limit to the number of people who can fit in the venue. * **Why do tickets cost more than last year's Frocktails event?** We are paying for the space. All funds go to event expenses. * **What's the refund policy?** Tickets are nonrefundable because we need to meet the costs of the event. Thank you for your understanding. * **What if I can no longer attend? How can I sell my ticket?** If you can't make it, you can sell your ticket by posting to the private [Bay Area Sewists Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/BayAreaSewists) or by commenting on **[this post](https://www.instagram.com/p/Da5v7WBpIJF/)** on our [@bayareafrocktails](https://www.instagram.com/bayareafrocktails) Insta account. * **What are my transportation/parking options?** Metered street parking/parking garages nearby. Downtown Berkeley BART stop is a few blocks away.

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!

Drape Workshop - The Art of Wearing a Saree

Curious about sarees? Always wanted to learn how to drape one? Or already wear sarees and would like to pick up a few tips and techniques? Join **Berkeley Saree Club** for a hands-on introduction to the saree and the art of draping. We'll begin with a short introduction to sarees, followed by live draping demonstrations. Then it’s your turn! Participants will have time to practice draping with guidance from our volunteers. **What to expect** * A short introduction to sarees and draping * Live draping demonstrations * Hands-on practice for beginners * Tips and techniques for more experienced saree wearers **What to bring** * If you have a saree you'd like to practice with, please bring it along. * Please **wear or bring a saree petticoat (underskirt)** if you'd like to participate in the hands-on draping session. A fitted, full-length skirt that you can comfortably tuck fabric into can also work. * We will also have a limited number of sarees available for participants to use during the workshop. **No previous saree-draping experience is needed.** This is a **free community workshop**, but space is limited. Please register only if you plan to attend. All are welcome — come discover the possibilities of six yards of unstitched fabric.

20s & 30s Speed Friending : Emporium + Madrones Monday Night Groove!!

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/y1HmJXrDbN2hDTj4DfWy **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** WOW!! We had a huge turnout last time. So here we go for our sequel ;) Picture this: you walk up to the Emporium on a Monday night for their famous "Industry Night," and see some new faces, some old. Then, you spend an hour in quick one-on-one rounds, meet incredible new people, then you play games with your new friends at the Emporium and if you're wanting to afterwards, we're right next to Madrone's, so we can all go dancing together! Wow what a fun night! So, get ready for an hour of real one-on-one conversations with fellow industry professionals, paired up by the app so you always know exactly who you are talking to next. Then comes the fun part: you walk into the arcade bar and then head over to Madrones for Monday night dancing together. It all happens the same evening, with one shared plan, and everyone going together. By the time the music starts, you've already got a squad to hit the dance floor with. Maybe this becomes your weekly Monday night dancing crew. Maybe it's just a great evening you'll remember. Either way, you're rolling with a crew. Agenda 7:30PM - Check-In Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone. 7:35PM - 8:55PM - One-on-One Rounds Our app pairs you for focused conversations. Discover who shares your industry experience and your favorite dance moves. 8:55PM+ - Form Groups & go into the Emporium and then head over to Madrones to go dancing together Your new friend group leaves together - tonight. The Goal Don't just collect contacts. Actually go dancing with new people and see if this becomes your regular crew for new dancing spots to explore together. Want to stay in touch with someone? Use the app - it lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/y1HmJXrDbN2hDTj4DfWy **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

SF Men's Naked Drawing Group Session Saturday 08/22/2026

Mini-Meetup: Let's Play Charades!

Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park - Free

**Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park 🎉** Join Rang De Bollywood for some high-energy, outdoor, bollywood fun! This event is sure to leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement after every session. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! 🎁 Free to attend – just bring your joy, your people, and your dancing feet! 🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️Register for free so we can prepare at rang.eventbrite.com 🕔 5:30 – 7:00 PM – we’ll start with a beginner friendly dance lesson, followed by an open dance party! 💫 This is a repeating event, happening every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, May through October and you can register for as many dates as you like. Register now: [rang.eventbrite.com](http://rang.eventbrite.com) **About Rang De Bollywood** Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, our energetic, charismatic, and fun dance instructors-performers-entertainers, Manpreet (Certified in Indian Folk by India's Best and also an author) and Amit (percussionist, actor, dancer), have spread Indian dance music and moves across the length and breadth of India, USA, and Europe. Their recent performances were at National Center of Performing Arts in Mumbai and Herbst Theater in San Francisco. **Important Notes:** * Enter through transit center building and take the elevator to rooftop. We will be close to the elevator. * No solicitors allowed. * Classes might be video taped for marketing purposes. * All choreographies are Copyrighted and Original Works of Manpreet Komal/Rang De Bollywood. *"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* **We can't wait to dance together, see you soon!**

🎈🎈Language and Cultural Exchange Event! Berkeley! August 29th @ Cellarmaker

Welcome! Participate with us on Saturday for a cultural and language exchange. This event will be hosted by native Spanish speakers, however, all languages are welcome! Spend your Saturday afternoon connecting with international friends and fun interactions. Look for the table with the Red balloons 🎈