Architecture Groups San Francisco

From Walking with a Guide (Nature,Architecture,History)

(Photo above JM in Paris, 1900, Cathedral Notre Dame in the background. For more information about JM, read here and see the photos below.) We're meeting outside the Julia Morgan Theater on College Ave. at Derby St., our first stop on the tour. (Optional stop after the tour at nearby, Nabolom Bakery - Pizzeria.) (Along the way we'll see Bernard Maybeck's, First Church of Christ Scientist, a Nat'l Landmark site. Directly across the street is Julia Morgan's 1918 Baptist Theological Seminary. Built of brick to resemble the Ashmolean Library of Oxford. Britain's first public museum and the world's first university museum. note. The Seminary's windows and Tudor details recall the period when the Baptist Church was founded.) Morgan graduated UC in 1894 with a degree in Civil Engineering, one of her specializations was structural engineering. (This benefited her clients greatly, as was seen after the 06' earthquake in her still standing buildings.) She arrived in Paris in 1896. A few years later it was reported in the San Francisco Call: **Paris, Oct.30,1902** - *Julia Morgan of San Francisco passed the examination with honors at the Architectural section of the School of Fine Arts, Ecole de Beaux Arts, Paris France.* The first woman to do so. Ironically one of the greatest architects in history, was made to wait two years, taking entrance exams before admission. By the end of her 45 yr. career she had received over 700 commissions. It was said, "Her rational approach to home design and the public success of her large commissions gave Julia Morgan a solid reputation. It also won her the confidence of her clients. With the hard work, genius, inspiration and true artistic and historic perception to create memorable works. Over the course of her career, Morgan designed nearly one hundred buildings across California and the nation for women’s organizations. Her commissions included social and civic clubs for women; academic, residential, and recreational buildings; primary schools; orphanages; hospitals, sanitariums,and nursing residences. She also designed more than thirty YWCA buildings, including those in San Francisco and Berkeley. We'll concentrate on the many Julia Morgan designed houses, churches and buildings in the Claremont Ct. and Elmwood neighborhoods. Unique here are the Julia Morgan ensemble houses, where she creatively and economically placed two houses on one large lot. We'll see several of these ensembles. In fact when JM bought her own house at Washington & Divisadero in SF in 1925, she bought a pair of houses there. To read more about the many Julia Morgan public buildings, such as the Hearst Castle etc. go to wikipedia. She was one of California's most prolific architects. The first woman to receive the American Institute of Architects highest award, the AIA Gold Medal, awarded posthumously in 2014. The three projects that immediately solidified her future career as a great architect, engineer and fully capable project/construction manager were the rebuilding of the new Fairmount Hotel after its semi-destruction following the earthquake. The design, engineering and building of the beautiful Bell Tower at Mills College and Carnegie Library there, both of which survived the earthquake without a crack. And the completion on time and within budget of the construction of the Greek Theater at UC for John Gayland Howard, campus architect. After the last Julia Morgan home we'll find our way back through what I call the "Pacific Heights" of Berkeley. Look for parking on the smaller side streets. Option for lunch afterward. Here are some links if you would like to help with Meetup expenses. [Here is a Venmo link.](https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3262702482882560580&created=1757371525), for my account. Here is my Paypal account. '[herrmann48@comcast.net'](http://herrmann48@comcast.net'/) *Docent-led, 45-minute tours of Julia Morgan's Berkeley City Club on Durant, are offered on the fourth Sunday of every month (except December) from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. These are drop-in, public tours that cost $10 per person.*

13 attendees

Presidio Heights, SF, Architectural Heritage Tour & nearby Presidio Hike

Sun, Jun 14, 5:30 PM

From Walking with a Guide (Nature,Architecture,History)

***\*Don't be a No-Show*** *and have your membership in the Group canceled. See the,\*No-Show policies at the bottom.* This tour highlights not only the diversity of the architecture, but also the mix of architects and people who built, occupied and maintained these grand properties. About 50 of which are on our tour today, including Presidio Terrace. I also have some ephemera we can see to get a feel for what life was like here about ninety years ago. Here are some links if you would like to help with Meetup expenses. [Here is a Venmo link.](https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3262702482882560580&created=1757371525), for my account. Here is my Paypal account. '[herrmann48@comcast.net'](http://herrmann48@comcast.net'/) The walking tour covers approximately 15 blocks (3.0 - 4.0 miles of walking). Afterwards there are a couple of interesting dining spots at Divisadero and California Sts., *Patisserie & Dynasty Dumpling.* Both are good options for lunch. **But sometimes it's fun to try something different, Hinodeya Ramen Bar at 1737 Buchanan St.** I know where to find parking, no worries. So join me afterwards. They also have a location just off Chestnut St. at 3340 Steiner St. This location looks more luxe with nice outdoor seating and more tables. Same menu. The House Ramen or Spinach soup seems like the go to's! ($17.00.) By the way Chestnut St. seems to have a lot of new and unique restaurants if you have a good suggestion that you've actually tried and recommend, let me know. Lots of walking today, about three miles, but mostly level. (On Sundays we'll pass by the **[Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco](https://sfswedenborgian.org/history/)** at the end of our walk. A weekly Sunday tour of this early Arts & Crafts gem is offered at 1:00pm. We'll stop by and take a look. See some of the art there in the photos here.) We're meeting at the intersection of Baker St & Vallejo. Very ample parking on the nearby streets. We always manage to find a relatively clean porta-pottie nearby. But we do pass restrooms on our side hike through the Presidio. *\*(Don't be a no-show.)* It's good to give out name tags which I do. I fill out the name tags 24hrs. before for the tour. This also gives me a way to take attendance. Name tags that are not picked up, are recorded as no-shows. If you get too many no-shows recorded in your personal Meet-up profile you'll have to be cancelled from this Meetup. (To cancel your RSVP beforehand (must be at least 24 hrs. before the Event or a No-show is recorded.), so look for the, **"Edit Attendance"** tab at the bottom right hand corner of the screen.) *Please ask your guests to join the Meetup, otherwise they can't attend.* [Here are several photos, including inside the house at Presidio and Pacific, the house pictured above.](https://www.compass.com/listing/3198-pacific-avenue-san-francisco-ca-94123/1291319997995710705/) Popular architectural genres in the early development of Presidio Hts.- At the time of its development around 1905, the **brown shingle, Arts & Crafts style** was popular. Known as the First Bay Traditional or Regional style we'll see this genre in evidence at the beginning of the tour. (Be sure to take a look at the four photos here of a great example of this type of architecture.) Presidio Hts. was an early hot bed of this style, led by the Swedenborgian Church nearby and Its founding pastor, Rev. Joseph Worcester who is credited with building the first Bay Area brown shingle house in Piedmont, in 1876. **1895 the 1910 *Edwardian and Colonial Revival:*** The continued elaboration of ornament and facade shapes reached its height in the early 1890s as the the Victorian era ended. After that there was a gradual move towards simplicity and away from excess and toward, order. Eccentricity gave way to strict conventions, quiet lines and understated quality materials. Money now made understatement its chief method of display. Style was no longer measured in pounds of gingerbread ornament per square foot, but in elegant proportions and an air of conservatism. (Julia Morgan lived nearby at Washington & Divisadero. There are four JM houses on today's tour.)

2 attendees

Modernism-Architecture Tour, Berkeley's Mid-Century Moderns

Sun, May 17, 5:30 PM

From Walking with a Guide (Nature,Architecture,History)

*(\***Don't be a no-show and lose your membership in the Group. See the Group no-show policies at the bottom.**)* * *(For those familiar with the Bay Area's, "Eichler" style houses, here's your chance to discover where they came from.)* * Optional afterwards we'll drive down one mile to the Gourmet Ghetto for lunch. ***\-\-\-1st Bay Tradition* to *Mid-Century Modern House Tour*\-\-\-** *(EXTERIORS)* You can truly get the feeling of what the architects and landscape designers in the 1930s through the 1960s intended, compared to the nearby earlier, 1st Bay Traditional work of Bernard Maybeck, John Gayland Howard, Edwin Lewis Snyder(period revival was his specialty) and John Hudson Thomas. The modernist architects work we'll see today include; William Wurster, Roger Lee, Donald Olsen, Charles Warren Callister, John Hans Ostwald, Robert Klemmedson(the magnificent Japanese villa at #14 Maybeck Twin Dr.) and my personal favorite, Louise Rigg and her house at 170 Tamalpais Rd. Some of these 2nd Bay Tradition modern houses still have original furniture and have undergone no or little change since they were first constructed. The gardens were designed in keeping with the era of bringing the outdoors into the house, facilitated by huge windows. You will also see incredibly wide views of the bay and peninsula rarely found in other locations. The design, layout and construction requirements of these houses facilitated maximizing the awesome views these houses afforded. *Meeting Location:* We are meeting on the sidewalk where Rose Walk meets Euclid Ave. Halfway between Cedar St. & Eunice St. (Nearby address, 1400 Euclid Ave.,Berkeley Without the incredible work of the *Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association,* going back to the 1970s, the information for these Berkeley tours would not be available. A summary of some of this information can be found in their tour guide book, "41 Berkeley Walking Tours". For more details visit their website. *(\***Don't be a no-show.**)* It's good to give out name tags for socializing, which I do. I fill out the name tags 24hrs. before the meeting time. This also gives me a way to take attendance. (See photo below of Feb.& early Mar. no-show names.) Name tags that are not picked up, are recorded as **no-shows.** If you get too many **no-shows** recorded in your personal Meet-up profile (Only Organizers can view.) you'll have to be cancelled from this Meetup. (To cancel your RSVP beforehand (please at least 24 hrs.), look for the, **"Edit Attendance"** tab at the bottom right hand corner of the screen.)

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East Bernal Hts. Walking Tour-Via Stair Path & SF Vernacular Architecture

Sat, May 23, 5:30 PM

From Bay Area Film Photography Meetup

(Photo above: *Family moving "their" earthquake Cottage from Precita Park up to Bernal Hts.,1907. Occupants could keep the government provided, Union built cottage they had lived in after the earthquake, if the rent was up to date. Sometimes charged $100. for the cottage. But land values had bottomed after the earthquake. Rows of these, painted, park bench green, were temporarily built in most of the parks in SF and the Presidio.* East Bernal Hts. is rarely seen on City Guides or other organization's listings. But we're adventurous and we'll risk the wilds of East Bernal Hts. and have a great time. In what is one of the most unique neighborhoods in San Francisco little houses cling halfway up the hills here. We'll explore and discover the scenic, up and down stair pathways, as well as the Victorian architecture in this especially unique neighborhood. Not to mention the marvelous views as we ascend the stair paths. ([Here's a simple link that will allow you to support the Meetup and add a thank you.](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=TJ8W6VVEGJ6BS&no_recurring=1&item_name=%0AIt%27s+very+nice+of+you+to+respond+and+give+support.%0AThank+you%2C%0AJordan&currency_code=USD)) (Total distance, three miles, but there are several novel steps/stair/paths to climb up, resulting in a total elevation gain of a few hundred feet. You'll get your, "steps"/exercise, but overall we go slow, stopping to see some of the Victorian and vernacular varieties while taking in the gorgeous views of the bay. Wear sturdy shoes. *Don't risk a fall or a sprained ankle, or worse ,by wearing inappropriate footwear for this activity.* I think what makes Bernal Hts. unique in SF is that the early difficulties in commuting due to the terrain, made it a less desirable location. Resulting in a very working class, blue collar neighborhood with affordable housing for the locals. It also lacked in City infrastructure with some dirt roads not being paved until the 1980s. The typical SF, rigid grided, street layout didn't work well in Bernal Hts. The Berkeley ideal of streets following the contour of the land may have resulted in much more expensive housing? Instead we see so many moderate wood houses almost defying gravity in clinging to the sloping hills. If you have a problem maintaining your social calendar, please be advised! ***(Don't be a no-show.)*** It's good to give out name tags which I do. I fill out the name tags 24 hours before r the tour start time. This also gives me a way to take attendance. Name tags that are not picked up, are recorded as no-shows. (See photo below.) If you get too many no-shows recorded in your personal Meet-up profile you'll have to be canceled from this Meetup. (To cancel your RSVP beforehand (please at least 24 hrs.), look for the, **"Edit Attendance"** tab at the bottom right hand corner of the screen.)

3 attendees

Diane Arbus : Sanctum Sanctorum - Critique Workshop / B&W Photo Walk

Sat, May 16, 7:00 PM

From Indie Tom's "Hidden Backroad's Adventures" !

Join us as we visit the Diane Arbus photo exhibit and then take a B&W Photowalk. We will walk to this event at Civic Center. https://bamboovoice.org/songkran-2026/ pageant 4:30 PM Diane Arbus: Sanctum Sanctorum, an exhibition of forty-five photographs made in private places across New York, New Jersey, California, and London between 1961 and 1971, will be on view at Fraenkel Gallery from March 12 to May 22, 2026, following an exhibition at David Zwirner, London. The exhibition will be accompanied by a comprehensive monograph reproducing works in the exhibition, jointly published by both galleries. [https://fraenkelgallery.com/exhibitions/diane-arbus-sanctum-sanctorum](https://fraenkelgallery.com/exhibitions/diane-arbus-sanctum-sanctorum) About the Artist Diane Arbus (1923–1971) is one of the most original and influential photographers of the twentieth century. In 1963 and 1966 she was awarded John Simon Guggenheim Fellowships and was one of three photographers whose work was the focus of New Documents, John Szarkowski’s landmark exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in 1967. A year after her death, her work was selected for inclusion in the Venice Biennale, and from 1972 to 1975, the Museum of Modern Art hosted a major traveling retrospective. Her photographs are in the collections of numerous institutions around the world, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, Canada; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; and Tate Gallery, London, among many others. Fraenkel Gallery 49 Geary Street, 4th Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 (map) This event is hosted in conjunction with The California Camera Club. [https://www.meetup.com/sf-photo-collective](https://www.meetup.com/sf-photo-collective) Checkout this Meetup with The California Camera Club - SF Photo Collective: [https://meetu.ps/e/PXGVg/byrPR/i](https://meetu.ps/e/PXGVg/byrPR/i)

9 attendees

Single Business Professionals Mixer for 21-49

Thu, May 21, 2:00 AM

From SF Speculative Futures

Skip the apps and join us at **Novela**, one of San Francisco’s most stylish literary-themed lounges, for an evening designed for **single business professionals (Ages 21–49)**. Whether you are looking to expand your professional circle or meet someone special, this event offers the perfect blend of sophisticated networking and social chemistry. **Our Interactive Icebreaker** is designed to make introducing yourself effortless. No awkward standing around—we make sure the conversation flows. **[DISCOUNT TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-business-professionals-mixer-tickets-1987015038469?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**: Early bird $30, Last Minute $45, at the door $55, if space permits. These events often sell out, so we recommend buying a ticket early. Space is limited to ensure a balanced demographic and a comfortable environment. Secure your spot early! **Event Details** * **When:** Wednesday, May 20, 2026 * **Time:** 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM * **Where:** Novela, 662 Mission St, San Francisco * **Vibe:** Professional yet relaxed, upscale, and interactive. **Dress Code:** Business Casual / Smart Attire. *Don’t spend another weeknight behind a screen. Come out,* *grab a drink, and meet the person you’ve been looking for.* CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, *BayAreaFun*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit [The Seva Foundation](https://www.seva.org/), to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at [[www.thepartyhotline.com](http://www.thepartyhotline.com)](). · [Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1985834802351?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, April 22, Emeryville · [Speed Dancing](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dancing-more-fun-than-speed-dating-40-tickets-1985450787753?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40+, April 25, San Rafael · [Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-bay-speed-dating-40s50s-tickets-1986483947963?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, May 3, Petaluma · [Cinco de Mayo Party for 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-party-for-single-professionals-50-tickets-1985836439247?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), May 5, San Francisco · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-at-upscale-hotel-tickets-1986036843662?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, May 6, San Rafael · [Singles Night in Walnut Creek](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-night-in-walnut-creek-for-50-tickets-1986737129235?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, May 11 · [SingleMingle for 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-mingle-at-upscale-venue-for-50-tickets-1985022323204?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), May 17, Tiburon · [Business Professionals Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-business-professionals-mixer-tickets-1987015038469?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 21-49, May 20, San Francisco · [90s Dance Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-like-its-1999-the-ultimate-90s-dance-bash-tickets-1986441764792?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), May 23, San Rafael · [Girls Night Out](https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1985452201983/tickets), adults of all ages, May 24, San Rafael · [Silicon Valley Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singlemingle-for-50-tickets-1986349256096?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, May 26, Campbell · [Pickleball Singles Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-singles-mixer-for-21-35-tickets-1987658474002?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 21-35, May 30, San Jose · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1986585395395?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, June 7, Tiburon · [SF Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1987848218533?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, June 14, San Francisco · [Welcome Summer Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-summer-speed-dating-40s50s-tickets-1987868875318?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, June 21, Silicon Valley · [SF Art Gallery Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-new-friends-50-at-sf-art-gallery-tickets-1987689382450?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, June 25, San Francisco · [North Bay Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1987691891956?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, June 28, Novato FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** 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.

13 attendees

AI x Creative Industry: The Space Between Idea and Form

Sat, May 9, 9:00 PM

From Indie Tom's "Hidden Backroad's Adventures" !

Exploring how AI reshapes creative expression — and how ideas take form in an evolving medium, with industry leaders from **ByteDance** and **BytePlus.** The session includes a light interactive moment to reflect on how ideas can be translated into form through emerging creative tools. ## Guest Speaker: **[Jinghao Lu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinghao-lu-19628217/)** \- Head of V\-Start Global Incubator\, Bytedance \| LLM & GPU Partnerships \| Head\, Global Incubator Program **[Joyce Cheng](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lu-joyce-cheng/)** \- BytePlux Partner BD Lead\, AI Video Generation $Seedance$ \| AI Image $Seedream$ \| Recommendation Engine \| Voice API \| North America **Wendy Di Wang** \- Organizer of Speculative Futures San Francisco\, Founder of Solux City ## ## **Agenda (2–2.5 Hours)** **2:00 – 2:30 PM** Arrival & Networking Guest check-in, drinks, and informal introductions **2:30 – 2:40 PM** Opening Remarks Context setting: creativity, narrative, and emerging mediums **2:40 – 3:10 PM** Speaker Conversation Perspectives on AI, creative expression, and storytelling **3:10 – 3:50 PM** Interactive Discussion / Workshop Exploring how ideas take form across different creative approaches **3:50 – 5:00 PM** Networking & Closing Open conversation and connection In every technological era, new mediums reshape how ideas take form. The age of AI introduces new conditions for creativity, influencing how narratives are constructed, how expression evolves, and how individuals bring ideas into the world. Creative expression has always evolved alongside new mediums. From photography to cinema to digital networks, each technological shift reshapes how ideas take form and how meaning is constructed. Rather than focusing on tools themselves, this session invites reflection on how emerging mediums influence imagination, authorship, and narrative possibilities. Technology is approached not as a replacement for human creativity, but as part of an expanding landscape in which new forms of expression continue to emerge.

13 attendees

SingleMingle for 50+

Mon, May 18, 2:00 AM

From Noisebridge Hackerspace

Meet new single friends, 50+. Enjoy a gorgeous venue, and make connections easily with our FUN Mixer Game! Dress to impress and join us for a memorable evening! Sunday, May 17, 2026, 7-9pm. **[TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-mingle-at-upscale-venue-for-50-tickets-1985022323204?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**: $45 (early birds). $55 at the door (if space permits). Don't wait, as these events usually sell out! LOCATION: [Mog Asu Wine Bar](https://www.mogasu-ca.com/) at The Cove Shopping Center, 1 Blackfield Drive #14, Tiburon, CA. Free parking! We request that everyone purchase at least one drink so that this fine venue invites us back! CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, *BayAreaFun*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit [The Seva Foundation](https://www.seva.org/), to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at [[www.thepartyhotline.com](http://www.thepartyhotline.com)](). · [Salsa Saturday](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/salsa-saturday-tickets-1986783956296?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), all ages, April 18, Novato · [50 & Fabulous](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50-fabulous-tickets-1984137707294?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, April 19, Los Gatos · [Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1985834802351?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, April 22, Emeryville · [Speed Dancing](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dancing-more-fun-than-speed-dating-40-tickets-1985450787753?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40+, April 25, San Rafael · [Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-bay-speed-dating-40s50s-tickets-1986483947963?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, May 3, Petaluma · [Cinco de Mayo Party for 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-party-for-single-professionals-50-tickets-1985836439247?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), May 5, San Francisco · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-at-upscale-hotel-tickets-1986036843662?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, May 6, San Rafael · [Singles Night in Walnut Creek](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-night-in-walnut-creek-for-50-tickets-1986737129235?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, May 11 · [SingleMingle for 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-mingle-at-upscale-venue-for-50-tickets-1985022323204?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), May 17, Tiburon · [Business Professionals Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-business-professionals-mixer-tickets-1987015038469?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 21-49, May 20, San Francisco · [90s Dance Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-like-its-1999-the-ultimate-90s-dance-bash-tickets-1986441764792?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), May 23, San Rafael · [Girls Night Out](https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1985452201983/tickets), adults of all ages, May 24, San Rafael · [Silicon Valley Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singlemingle-for-50-tickets-1986349256096?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, May 26, Campbell · [Pickleball Singles Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickleball-singles-mixer-for-21-35-tickets-1987658474002?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 21-35, May 30, San Jose · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1986585395395?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, June 7, Tiburon · [SF Art Gallery Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-new-friends-50-at-sf-art-gallery-tickets-1987689382450?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, June 25, San Francisco · [North Bay Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1987691891956?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, June 28, Novato FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** 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.

24 attendees

Woodworking Wednesdays

Thu, May 7, 1:00 AM

4.7

Come to work on your own projects and learn how to use our tools. We have a planer, drill presses, hand tools, a table saw, and much more!

4 attendees

Cinco de Mayo Party for Single Professionals, 50+

Wed, May 6, 2:00 AM

From Indie Tom's "Hidden Backroad's Adventures" !

From Noisebridge Hackerspace

Celebrate Cinco de May with new single friends, 50+. Join us for a night designed for easy mingling. Forget the awkward silence—our signature Mixer Game breaks the ice for you, making it easy to spark a conversation with someone new. Dress to impress. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7-9pm. **[TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-party-for-single-professionals-50-tickets-1985836439247?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true)**: Grab your Early Bird tickets for $45! Price jumps to $55 at the door, and we often sell out. Don’t miss your chance to find your next great connection. LOCATION: [Fifty Vara](https://www.fiftyvarasf.com/contact-us), 1735 Noriega Street, San Francisco. We request that everyone purchase at least one drink so that this fine venue invites us back! CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, *BayAreaFun*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit [The Seva Foundation](https://www.seva.org/), to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at [www.thepartyhotline.com](). · [Advanced Degrees Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-degrees-mixer-for-single-professionals-tickets-1984648461975?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, April 9, San Francisco · [80s Dance Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/80s-dance-party-tickets-1983999892085?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), all ages, April 11, San Rafael · [50 & Fabulous](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50-fabulous-tickets-1984137707294?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, April 19, Los Gatos · [Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1985834802351?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, April 22, Emeryville · [Speed Dancing](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speed-dancing-more-fun-than-speed-dating-40-tickets-1985450787753?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40+, April 25, San Rafael · [Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-bay-speed-dating-40s50s-tickets-1986483947963?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, May 3, Petaluma · [Cinco de Mayo Party for 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinco-de-mayo-party-for-single-professionals-50-tickets-1985836439247?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), May 5, San Francisco · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-at-upscale-hotel-tickets-1986036843662?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, May 6, San Rafael · [SingleMingle for 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-mingle-at-upscale-venue-for-50-tickets-1985022323204?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), May 17, Tiburon · [90s Dance Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/party-like-its-1999-the-ultimate-90s-dance-bash-tickets-1986441764792?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), May 23, May 23, San Rafael · [Silicon Valley Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singlemingle-for-50-tickets-1986349256096?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, May 26, Campbell · Marin Speed Dating, 40s/50s, June 7, Tiburon · 50 & Fabulous Mixer, 50+, June 25, San Francisco · Speed Dating, 30s/40s, June 28, Novato FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** 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.

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All things software infrastructure

Tue, May 5, 2:00 AM

4.7

Bring a laptop if you can. Meeting format: * Introductions. Background & goals/interests for the meeting. * Lesson or Demo * Questions & Discussion * Readings & Exercises, for future meetings Find [past notes & more information online](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Meetups/Infra). Find us also in #meetup-infra of [Noisebridge's Discord server](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Discord#Join_our_Discord).

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Celebrate the 15th GAAD at SoFi

Fri, May 22, 12:30 AM

From Bay Area Accessibility and Inclusive Design

To mark the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD, we've teamed up with SoFi San Francisco to bring you an exclusive evening dedicated to accessibility in mobile and web development. Expect real talk, real code, and real pizza. This is an exclusively in-person event. **Talk 1:** Engineering Inclusion \| Flutter Accessibility by Hannah Jin\, Google We'll cover how the framework handles screen readers, high-contrast modes and dynamic text scaling across mobile, web and desktop. Learn about leveraging built-in widgets and the latest 2026 features. **Talk 2:** Accessibility by Design at SoFi by SoFi Design and Mobile Engineering Join the SoFi team as they share the behind-the-scenes story of launching a new, accessible-first, unified design system. We explore how the team 'shifted-left', showcasing features around dynamic font sizing, color contrast and others! **Accessibility @SoFi — Here's What's Going Down:** * 5:30 PM 🍻 Doors open — grab a slice and say hello * 6:00 PM 👋 Welcome from SoFi HQ * 6:10 PM 🤖 Hannah Jin (Google Flutter team) drops an awesome talk you won't want to miss * 7:00 PM 💡 A11Y at SoFi — a candid look at how SoFi builds with accessibility at its core * 7:30 PM ⚡ Lightning Talks — rapid-fire insights from folks in the room * 7:45 PM That's a wrap — until next time! **Address & Arrival Information:** SoFi 234 1st Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Note this is the main entrance and is NOT wheelchair accessible, however the accessible entrance we recommend is 246 1st Street. If anyone requires it, we will have SoFi security personnel assist at those entrances. **Access and Accommodations**: If you have access or accommodation needs, please advise us of any accommodation requests no later than Wednesday, May 13th, to allow us time to confirm accommodations.

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