Costume Parties San Francisco

Brief meet at SF Historium - Cosplay encouraged!

My husband and I are interested in meeting up with other Santa Cruz County folk who are at the festival who like to attend events like these. Brief meet up at San Francisco Historium event, near the "I've Seen the Elephant Saloon." We might be in the seating right near there, or at the bar. I will be wearing a long 1800's red skirt, probabably with a hoop skirt or bustle. Husband might dress up, too. Please come up and say hi! RSVP so we know who to look out for! Get your ticket to the festival at [https://sanfranciscohistorium.com/](https://sanfranciscohistorium.com/) See the picture for a map of the event site. The website has great parking advice on the page labeled "getting there."

Plus Arcade Party

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!

In-Person Oil Pastels Drawing Class in Art Studio

Our art teacher will offer a demonstration, guiding students step-by-step, from the beginning to the end. You will sketch and create an oil pastel drawing/painting to take home at the end of the class. No drawing or painting experience is needed. The class is for beginners, and all the materials will be provided. ***Please remember to register for this class directly on our website here: www.sweetartssanfrancisco.com/art-for-adults at 10pm the night before the event the latest. We do not accept walk-ins.

New Mini-Meetup: Clothing & Accessories Swap Meet

Charcoal Drawing Classes Meet in Art Studio in SF

Thank you for visiting our group - Charcoal Drawing Class! We meet on Saturdays, 5:00-7:00pm, in my art studio located in San Francisco. All are welcome, whether you are a total beginner who want to explore, learn, or just have fun... or a more experienced artist who might want to freshen your techniques, pick up where you left off a while ago, or just enjoy the experience of drawing in a group setting and share the joy of creating art. My art studio is a place for kids M-F after school and we have day camps during school holidays. We have been in business since 2019. I have decided to include adult art classes on Saturdays and Sundays, and now we have oil painting classes 2-4:30pm, and drawing classes 5-7pm. On Sundays are have soft pastels drawing classes. We will draw still life. If there's a request for a live model, please let me know! It's a wonderful place for everyone to get together safely to have fun, learn, and bring home a beautiful piece of artwork that you have created! All art supplies are provided unless you wish to bring your own. Please go to my website https://www.sweetartssanfrancisco.com/art-for-adults, to pay/sign up. Please note that you are not signed up for the class if you only RSVP here on Meetup. Also, many participants sign up directly on our website for the event; therefore, if you see an event with no RSVP here on Meetup, it does not mean no one is attending the event. If you have any questions, please email me at sweetartssf@gmail.com for a quick response. Hope to see you soon!

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.

Mini-Meetup: Pacific Pinball Museum & Happy Hour

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*

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!

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.