
What we’re about
Hi everyone!
I am the new organizer for this group! It's great to assume the role and have met some of you as well. You may very well know that I also run the East Bay New Friends Meetup Group (https://www.meetup.com/East-Bay-New-Friends-Meetup-Group) and would encourage you to join!
This group will focus on making new friends! The purpose of this group is to remove any barriers from anyone who wants to meet new people and make new friends.
Keep a look out for different virtual socials such as game nights, dinner, happy hours, or even Netflix Parties.
This is a fun, laid-back environment. Typically our socials involve people getting to meet each other online where we have break-out groups of 3-4 people. Each group lasts for about 20-25 minutes and then we shuffle the groups 3 times over the course of the 2-hour event.
*If you need to join-in later, no problem! Better to have you than not just make sure you directly messageme on the meet-up messenger.
Look forward to having you and meeting you!
Format:
We start at 7PM, sharp, and we all go around and introduce ourselves along with where we're from.
Depending on the size of the group, we'll use breakout rooms and do 20 minute intervals so everyone gets the chance to connect with one another.
These are great ways to meet new people and make new friends.
A few guidelines:
1 - Be kind and courteous
We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let's treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
2 - No hate speech or bullying
Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things such as race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender, or identity will not be tolerated.
3 - No promotions or spam
Give more to this group than you take. Self-promotion, spam, and irrelevant links aren't allowed. If you'd like to invite friends to another group or event, I have no problem with it, just make sure you reach out to people individually and not billboard it in group events or discussion boards. Let's make new friends!
4 - Respect everyone's privacy
Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What's shared in the group should stay in the group.
The events from this group are shared with two other groups as well. If you'd like to meet and connect with other members, please visit one of the following:
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- SALSA NIGHT!OUNCES OUTDOORS, San Rafael, CA$10.00
Feel the rhythm! Join us for a vibrant outdoor salsa dance party. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love good music, join the fun! Get ready to move to the infectious beats and enjoy a fantastic evening under the stars. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 5-9pm.
DISCOUNT TICKETS: Early birds: $10. General Admission: $15 (by July 11). $20/at the door.
LOCATION: Ounces Outdoors at Northgate Shopping Center, 5800 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA
SCHEDULE:
5:00 – 5:30 – Salsa Class
5:30 – 9:00 – Dance to your favorite Salsa music with DJ Glen Coco.CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind.
MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com.
· Upscale House Party, 30-60, June 14, Sunnyvale
· Summer Love Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco
· North Bay Speed Dating, 40s and 50s, June 22, Petaluma
· Flirt in the Dark! YUPs (Young Unattached Professionals), June 26, Mountain View
· Desi Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, June 28, Sunnyvale
· Waterfront Single Mingle, all ages, June 29, Oakland
· Independence Eve Speed Dating, July 3, Palo Alto
· White Party on The Fourth of July, Sausalito
· Salsa Night! All ages, July 12, San Rafael
· Summer Night Delight, 40s and 50s, July 19, San Carlos
· 50 and Fabulous Party, 50+, July 20, Tiburon
· Midsummer Happy Hour, 30-59, July 24, San Francisco
· European Night Dance Party, all ages, August 8, Mountain View
· Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, August 16, San Francisco
· Saturday Night Fever! 40s and 50s, August 23, San Francisco
· SF Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, August 30, San FranciscoFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM.
VIDEO from our New Years Eve Bash.
- ONLINE FREE Party Game Night! Codenames, Pictionary, Charades, and more!Link visible for attendees
Join us for some chill online games on Ludio! We run the best game nights ever :D Ludio (https://ludio.gg) is a videoconferencing platform with games built directly into it.
We play all sorts of card games, word games, drawing games, bluffing games, trivia games, party games, and more - all of them are easy to learn, quick to play, and very social. We have a team of experienced hosts who will teach you all the games - and keep the event fun and safe!
There is no need to learn any of the games we play beforehand, but if you're curious, you can find the full list of games and tutorials on https://try.ludio.gg. In the past we've played a lot of Pitfall, Piranha, Fishbowl, and Caption Contraption.
We have 100 Meetup groups and most of our regulars don’t RSVP anymore. RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we get a consistent turnout of 10+ people.
Requirements:
- If it's your first time using Ludio, we encourage you to hop on the call 10 minutes early so we can get you set up!
- You will need a computer (unfortunately we don't support tablets/phones)
- You need to use a Chromium-based browser (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games
- Summer Night DelightDrakes, San Carlos, CA$30.00
Meet new friends, 40s and 50s, at an upscale restaurant! Our FUN Mixer Game, with prizes, makes it EASY to meet new friends. Dress to impress! Saturday, July 19, 2025, 7-9pm.
DISCOUNT TICKETS: $30/early birds; $45/regular price; $55/door.
LOCATION: Drakes, 1101 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA.
CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind.
MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com.
· Summer Love Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco
· North Bay Speed Dating, 40s and 50s, June 22, Petaluma
· Flirt in the Dark! Young Unattached Professionals, June 26, Mtn View
· Desi Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, June 28, Sunnyvale
· Waterfront Single Mingle, all ages, June 29, Oakland
· Independence Eve Speed Dating, July 3, Palo Alto
· White Party on The Fourth of July, Sausalito
· Upscale Party at Lovely Winery, all ages, July 6, Los Gatos
· Salsa Night! All ages, July 12, San Rafael
· Summer Night Delight, 40s and 50s, July 19, San Carlos
· 50 and Fabulous Party, 50+, July 20, Tiburon
· Midsummer Happy Hour, 30-59, July 24, San Francisco
· Singles Night Paint & Sip, Aug 1, San Bruno
· European Night Dance Party, all ages, August 8, Mountain View
· Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, August 16, San Francisco
· Saturday Night Fever! 40s and 50s, August 23, San Francisco
· SF Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, August 30, San FranciscoFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM.
VIDEO from our New Years Eve Bash.
PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.
- ONLINE FREE Game Night! Card games, drawing games, party games, and more!Link visible for attendees
Join us for some chill online games on Ludio! We run the best game nights ever :D Ludio (https://ludio.gg) is a videoconferencing platform with games built directly into it.
We play all sorts of card games, word games, drawing games, bluffing games, trivia games, party games, and more - all of them are easy to learn, quick to play, and very social. We have a team of experienced hosts who will teach you all the games - and keep the event fun and safe!
There is no need to learn any of the games we play beforehand, but if you're curious, you can find the full list of games and tutorials on https://try.ludio.gg. In the past we've played a lot of Pitfall, Piranha, Fishbowl, and Caption Contraption.
We have 100 Meetup groups and most of our regulars don’t RSVP anymore. RSVPs are not indicative of how many people will show up - we get a consistent turnout of 10+ people.
Requirements:
- If it's your first time using Ludio, we encourage you to hop on the call 10 minutes early so we can get you set up!
- You will need a computer (unfortunately we don't support tablets/phones)
- You need to use a Chromium-based browser (e.g. Google Chrome)
- You will need a webcam and microphone to participate in the games