
What we’re about
Renew Collective cultivates communities where genuine connections thrive through engaging, alcohol-free experiences across the Bay Area. We create welcoming spaces for everyone—whether you're alcohol-free, sober curious, mindfully moderating, or simply looking for meaningful social connections without alcohol at the center.
We're passionate about fostering networks where everyone can discover meaningful friendships in welcoming environments.
Our Events
Jump into the fun! Our jam-packed calendar is bursting with exciting ways to mix, mingle and make memories:
- Alcohol-Free socials
- Outdoor adventures (hikes, walks, picnics)
- Creative workshops and crafting sessions
- Wellness experiences (yoga, meditation, seminars)
- Game nights and casual gatherings
- Cultural outings and movie nights
- Tarot readings and spiritual exploration
All our events take place in Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Albany, Richmond, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, and San Francisco.
Our Philosophy
At Renew Collective, we foster gatherings that celebrate presence and authentic connection. While our events are alcohol-free, our community welcomes people from all paths—whether you're in recovery, taking a break, cutting back, or simply prefer socializing without alcohol.
Our gatherings welcome everyone seeking social experiences where meaningful interactions take center stage.
First-timer? No worries! Our community is known for its warmth and inclusivity. The initial awkwardness quickly melts away as conversations flow and connections form naturally.
Stay Connected
- Monthly Newsletter: Subscribe for event recaps and wellness resources
- Discord Community: Connect with members, ask questions, and access resources
- Zero Proof Happy Hour: Follow our YouTube channel for non-alcoholic drink inspirations
Our group membership is Free, and for those kind souls who want to keep the energy flowing, you can donate to the group Organizer here ✨
Want to suggest an event or co-host a gathering? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our Leadership team with your ideas.
Come as you are. Connect as you're meant to. Renew with us.
Rules of the group:
If you do not visit us within 6 months, you will be automatically declined from this meetup group. We are interested in active members only at this time. The option to rejoin will be offered once, and if within another 6 months, you have not participated in an event, you will be declined permanently.
After two no-shows, you will be declined membership. When you RSVP and cannot make the event, please move yourself to "No" as a courtesy for anyone who might be on the waiting list, and also so that the group isn't expecting you. Marking yourself as "Not Going" after the RSVP end time has lapsed will count as a No-Show, please be conscious of the time and effort it takes to organize these volunteer-run events. If you think that you are a "Maybe" ask to be added to a waitlist.
A profile photo showing your face is required when you sign up, no scammers, robots, or fake accounts please!
Be respectful, and kind, and do your best. Be true to your word, don't make assumptions, and try not to take things personally without all the facts. If you are having an issue with another member bring it up to the Event Host to have it resolved at that moment. Those who continue to be disruptive and harmful to others will be declined membership. Members participating in our events must be respectful in interactions with people and in content posted on the platform.
We are not a dating group, and though we recognize members will make their own connections, it's not the focus of this meetup.
Please do not solicit members for your own business. If you have an idea for a workshop or informational meetup bring it up with the Organizer to create a separate event.
The Organizers in this group are volunteers. Our Organizers are neither professional guides nor do they have special training or qualifications. The organizer is not trained for emergency medical procedures and no doctors, nurses, or ambulances are provided on the hikes. The sole role of the organizer is to organize the event. Think of them as friends hiking in a group with you. They are not responsible for your safety or actions or anyone else’s. They are not responsible for any incident during the event. They are not responsible for carpool arrangements to the Meetups or incidents during carpools. Each person who signs up for an event is responsible for their safety.
Step into the sensation of joy, love, and compassion—not just in theory, but in your actual body. We’re all carrying so much: stress, heartbreak, exhaustion, numbness. This workshop is a space to gently release what’s weighing you down and reconnect to the warmth and radiance within you.
Through a mix of science-backed and soul-nourishing practices, you’ll learn how to access joy—even in the middle of life’s chaos—and actually feel it. Not as a concept, but as a felt experience in your nervous system, your breath, your movement, and your heart.
This is your invitation to come home to yourself—and let joy live in your bones.
Agenda:
1:15 - 1:30 PM Arrival and Check-In
1:30 - 2:30 PM Mindful Movement 🧘🏽♀️
Angel Choy of Divinity Unity Collective will lead us through a balanced blend of Yin and Vinyasa flows designed to release tension, promote stress relief, and cultivate mindful breathing techniques. This session prepares the body and mind for deeper emotional work to follow.
2:30 - 2:45 PM Short Break
2:45 - 4:00 PM Workshop with Brandy Benton
Embodied Joy: Feel Love, Lightness & Aliveness in Your Body
🌬️ Breathwork to clear stuck energy and create space for joy
💗 Havening Touch to spark self-compassion and inner safety
💃 Intuitive movement to awaken flirtatious, joyful expression
✨A heart-opening Love Bomb Meditation
🌹 A soothing rose facial ritual to embody softness and pleasure
4:00 - 4:30 PM Tea and Social
Savor our selection of hot and iced herbal teas crafted to either uplift or soothe the body, complemented by thoughtfully prepared light refreshments. This peaceful interlude offers a perfect opportunity to reflect in your journal and deepen connections with fellow members of the collective.
Things to bring:
Angel's class: Yoga mat, water bottle, journal,
Brandy's workshop: a fan, feathers, a silk scarf, a favorite dance accessory, anything that brings you happiness when moving with it.
There will be some fun props available for anyone who needs one.
Note: Anyone who has RSVP'd for an event previously and been a "No-show" will be automatically added to a waitlist to allow other members a chance to attend.
Please respect the time and effort it takes to hold these types of privately organized gatherings, and if your plans change for any reason, a minimum of 24-hour notice is requested.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Daybreaker - Have Fun Be Nice TourBroadway Studios - Events Venue - Creative Workplace, San Fransico, CA
You are responsible for your own ticket 🎫 <-------!!!!
The night used to be a place we numbed out. We’re flipping the script. Dusk is where we feel it all — the ache, the awe, the electricity inside us. We move slow into yoga that cracks the shell. Then we break open the night with a dance that doesn’t need permission. Come solo. Come raw. Come ready. This is how we take the night back.
Bring your spark. Bring your story. Meet us under the stars. Because belonging isn’t built on noise — it’s built on feeling everything.Daybreaker promises to deliver memories to bond us and music to heal us. All you have to do is show up — for yourself and each other.
Broadway Studios
Yoga 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dance Party 8:00 pm - 10:30 pmFree bites and non-alcoholic beverages are available.
Bring your spark. Bring your story. Meet us under the stars. - Spring Renewal: Yoga & Embodied JoySports Basement Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Step into the sensation of joy, love, and compassion—not just in theory, but in your actual body. We’re all carrying so much: stress, heartbreak, exhaustion, numbness. This workshop is a space to gently release what’s weighing you down and reconnect to the warmth and radiance within you.
Through a mix of science-backed and soul-nourishing practices, you’ll learn how to access joy—even in the middle of life’s chaos—and actually feel it. Not as a concept, but as a felt experience in your nervous system, your breath, your movement, and your heart.
This is your invitation to come home to yourself—and let joy live in your bones.Agenda:
1:15 - 1:30 PM Arrival and Check-In
1:30 - 2:30 PM Mindful Movement 🧘🏽♀️
Angel Choy of Divinity Unity Collective will lead us through a balanced blend of Yin and Vinyasa flows designed to release tension, promote stress relief, and cultivate mindful breathing techniques. This session prepares the body and mind for deeper emotional work to follow.2:30 - 2:45 PM Short Break
2:45 - 4:00 PM Workshop with Brandy Benton
Embodied Joy: Feel Love, Lightness & Aliveness in Your Body🌬️ Breathwork to clear stuck energy and create space for joy
💗 Havening Touch to spark self-compassion and inner safety
💃 Intuitive movement to awaken flirtatious, joyful expression
✨A heart-opening Love Bomb Meditation
🌹 A soothing rose facial ritual to embody softness and pleasure4:00 - 4:30 PM Tea and Social
Savor our selection of hot and iced herbal teas crafted to either uplift or soothe the body, complemented by thoughtfully prepared light refreshments. This peaceful interlude offers a perfect opportunity to reflect in your journal and deepen connections with fellow members of the collective.Things to bring:
Angel's class: Yoga mat, water bottle, journal,
Brandy's workshop: a fan, feathers, a silk scarf, a favorite dance accessory, anything that brings you happiness when moving with it.There will be some fun props available for anyone who needs one.
Note: Anyone who has RSVP'd for an event previously and been a "No-show" will be automatically added to a waitlist to allow other members a chance to attend.
Please respect the time and effort it takes to hold these types of privately organized gatherings, and if your plans change for any reason, a minimum of 24-hour notice is requested.
- SHAPESHIFTERS - Sound bath & DanceThe Home of Truth, Alameda, CA
Get ready for a mind-blowing experience filled with mesmerizing music, stunning visuals, and non-stop dancing at SHAPESHIFTERS!
You are responsible for your own ticket <---
We begin in stillness, gathering in community for a powerful sound bath and intention-setting meditation to anchor into what’s real. And then… we shift.
The space transforms. Lights pulse. The energy builds.
We move. We celebrate. We shapeshift.Let the rhythm of DJ EJelectric set and immersive light show awaken your freedom and joy. Sip mocktails, explore local vendors, and bask under the stars in an open garden lounge designed for connection and expansion.
This is your invitation to shed the old, and dance into something new.
Alameda has never seen a night like this.Agenda:
7:00 pm - 7:15 pm Arrival and settle in
7:15 pm - 8:00 pm Sound bath by Lori
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm Mocktail Mingle and Vendor Shop
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Electro dance set by DJ EJelectricThings to bring:
Yoga mat, blanket, eye mask, water bottleVendors on site: chair massage, mocktail drinks, tarot readers, and more!
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of transcendence where boundaries blur and spirits soar. This event is a celebration of creativity, connection, and community. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of something truly magical.
- Picnic by Lake Merritt BoathouseLake Merritt Picnic Site by Boat House, Oakland, CA
Join us for a delightful afternoon surrounded by nature's beauty! We'll be gathering next to the southern gate of the Gardens at Lake Merritt—a perfect spot to relax and connect.
Location: Southern entrance of the Gardens at Lake Merritt, and next to the Lake Merritt Boat House
What to Bring:
- Picnic blanket or portable chair
- Your favorite food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Board games or outdoor activities
- Portable speakers for music (optional)
Take some time to wander through the free botanical garden either before or after our gathering—it's a hidden gem worth exploring! The serene lake and scenic walking/biking trail are just steps away from our meeting spot.
Restroom facilities are conveniently located at the boathouse directly across the street.Parking: Look for spaces in the Bellevue Avenue lot. If full, additional parking can be found a short walk away on Grand Avenue.
Come ready for fun, connection, and outdoor enjoyment!See photo in event album for location of picnic on a map.