Blogging Groups San Francisco

Take Time to Write at Cafenated Coffee

Let's meet up to write on Sunday at the Cafenated Coffee Company in north Berkeley. Anyone who writes is welcome! We'll be inside of Cafenated, and I'll have a sign saying "East Bay Time to Write". We'll write in two 50-minute blocks, with breaks in between and after. Come find us between 10:00 and 10:30 to get set up in time for our first one at 10:30. Schedule: 10:00 - arrive, get drinks, chat 10:30 - first focused writing block 11:20 - break 11:30 - second writing block 12:20 - finish, optionally hang out About the location: There will be WiFi and some (limited) outlets. We'll be indoors, but they typically leaves the doors open so that the space is well-ventilated. The coffee shop offers coffee, tea, bottled drinks, and typically some pastries and cooked food. Please buy something to support them! About the group: Anyone who writes is welcome -- novelists, playwrights, academics, journalers. This isn't a critique group, and there's no pressure to share your work. We're here for camaraderie, moral support, and friendly peer pressure, so you can focus on taking time to do what you love to do.

Relationship Compatibility Astrology Workshop

**Relationship Compatibility Astrology Workshop** **Monday\, January 19th \| 6:00 PM** **With Valentine’s Day around the corner—and so many people navigating breakups, confusion, and mixed signals—this workshop is here to bring clarity, empowerment, and truth through astrology.** **I’m bringing back my Relationship Compatibility Workshop to help you understand how to *stop wasting time* in love by learning what your birth chart actually needs in partnership.** **In this workshop, you’ll learn:** **• How to read compatibility through synastry** **• Which aspects create long-term harmony vs. emotional friction** **• The non-negotiable deal breakers in relationships (and why attraction alone isn’t enough)** **• How your chart shows patterns around love, attachment, and repeating relationship themes** **• What to look for *before* you emotionally invest** **This is perfect if you are:** **• Recently single or healing from a breakup** **• Dating and wanting to be more intentional** **• In a relationship and seeking deeper understanding** **• Curious about astrology and ready to apply it to real life love situations** **You’ll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately—no more guessing, over-giving, or ignoring red flags that were written in the chart all along.** ✨ **Snacks and beverages will be provided.** ✨ **Bring your birth data if you have it (date, time, place).** **Space is limited—this workshop always fills up.** **#astrology #workshop #relationshipcompatibility #lovecompatibilityastrology #learnastrology**

Coffee + New Friends at the Park

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/c0LW3ZeGS3SNGSjHitIz **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Spend an hour in genuine one-on-one conversations with other 20 and 30 year olds in North Beach! There is no awkward mingling or wondering who to approach next. Instead of swapping restaurant recommendations but never actually eating together, you pick your favorite people from the rounds and head to a cafe together. Same morning. No follow-up texts. No scheduling headaches. Just real conversation that turns into a real plan — with people you already vibe with. By the end of the rounds, you're heading to a coffee spot or a place at the park with 4-6 people you're excited to spend the afternoon with. Maybe this becomes your regular brunch crew. Maybe it's just a great morning. Either way, you're not doing it alone. Agenda 11:50AM - Check-In Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone. 12:00AM - 1:00PM - One-on-One Rounds Our app pairs you for focused conversations. Find out who shares your favorite North Beach cafe spots and your love for SF. 1:00PM+ - Form Groups & pick a local cafe to go to Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and pick a cafe together. Your group leaves together - today. Don't just collect contacts. Actually go get coffee and visit floral pop-ups with new people and see if this becomes your regular crew. 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/c0LW3ZeGS3SNGSjHitIz **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Spiritualism and its Evidential Theologies

Reddit User and Mod Happy Hour, Presented by R/SipsTea

Cross posted event, SIGN UP HERE!!!!! [https://luma.com/lpntufxy](https://luma.com/lpntufxy) ​Are you a redditor? Or a mod? Come chat with other redditors and reddit employees at Local Rap, a bar a couple blocks from Reddit HQ! Will be livestreamed!

LEARN ASTROLOGY 101 WORKSHOP THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CHART READING: LIVE

**Astrology 101: Unlock Your Cosmic Blueprint** Join us for a hour in a half online workshop designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of western astrology and empower you to read your own natal birth chart. Whether you're a total beginner or curious to deepen your understanding, you’ll learn the meanings of the planets, signs, houses, and aspects—and how they all come together to reveal your soul’s unique path. We’ll also explore how to apply this knowledge to current transits so you can navigate life with more clarity, purpose, and alignment. Come discover the cosmic language that’s been written just for you! You will leave having a clear understanding of the basics of astrology chart reading and then we will talk, apply what you learned to your personal chart. Then we can all mingle after enjoying astrology conversations, I'll be taking any unanswered questions and connecting with like minded peeps. I offer a prerecorded video webinar for $55 click this link https://payhip.com/b/eKX8Z

Sunset for Outdoor Lovers at Lake Merritt

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/FFG4S2pOYMUXRi2yy6WZ **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** **Note: This event will be hostless, so please help each other out in the chat!** You know that feeling when you finish a great walk, the weather is perfect, and all you want is to grab a bite with good company? That’s exactly what tonight is about. We’re bringing together East Bay locals who love being outside for a sunset evening that actually goes somewhere. Instead of swapping trail recommendations and never speaking again, you’ll spend the first hour in relaxed, one-on-one conversations. No awkward mingling, no wondering how to break the ice—just easy chats with people who share your energy. Then comes the best part. After the rounds, you’ll reconnect with your favorite people, form a group of 4-6, and take a golden-hour stroll around the lake straight to Grand Avenue for dinner. No "let’s grab coffee sometime" texts. No scheduling headaches. Just a great meal with a new crew, right then and there. Maybe they become your new weekend hiking squad, or maybe it’s just a really good Thursday night. Either way, you're not doing it alone. **Agenda** **6:20 PM - Check-In** Meet us at Empowerment Park. Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone. **6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - One-on-One Rounds** Our app pairs you up for focused, time-boxed conversations. Find out who shares your favorite routes, weekend plans, and active lifestyle. **7:30 PM+ - The Lake Walk & Grand Ave Dinner** Group up with the people you vibed with most. You'll walk the lake perimeter together and head to a nearby restaurant on Grand Avenue for dinner. Your group leaves together—tonight. *(Want to stay in touch with someone later? The app lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number.)* **Where to eat? Here are a few local favorites:** * **The Star on Grand** - Acclaimed cornmeal-crust deep dish pizza in a warm, brick-walled space. * **Sister** - Naturally leavened sourdough pizzas and creative seasonal small plates. * **Grand Lake Kitchen** - Refined deli-style comfort food and classic cocktails right on the edge of the park. * **Almond and Oak** - Wood-fired American fare and a thoughtfully curated wine list. * **Ikaros Greek Restaurant** - Authentic Hellenic flavors with a focus on fresh seafood. * **The Cats House** - Classic drinks in a cozy cocktail lounge with vintage accents. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/FFG4S2pOYMUXRi2yy6WZ **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Bollywood Festive Nights at Union Square

Join us for an unforgettable **Bollywood Night** in the heart of San Francisco at Union Square – rhythm, fun, community. **5:00 – 6:00 PM** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **6:00 – 7:00 PM** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **7:00 – 8:00 PM** – *Dance Party* — We turn up the music and light up the floor with a 1-hour open dance party. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! Bring your friends, learn some moves, find your groove, find your friends, be a part of a magical community once a month at Union Square. Previous class in 2025 summary joy v[ideo: ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSENixJaVA&list=RDnHSENixJaVA&start_radio=1) Free class every month on 4th Friday of the Month except in August it will be on August 14th Classes go till end of September Park in garage, Uber over, or take Powell exit on Bart Do come say hello to us so we can welcome you in our La Dolce Vita :)

Bollywood Nights - 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!**

Moved to Luma

**We've moved to [Luma](https://luma.com/pwl).** Meetup was wonderful, but it's gone downhill in the past few years. Papers We Love Too is still active, but we've moved to Luma - which is better for attendees and for the organizers. Please join us there!

BINGO Online (Win Prizes!)

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET At** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix) (Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We'll have at least 20 registered.) Our last online Bingo Night Party was such a BIG hit, we're doing it again! Do you like to play BINGO or want to just do something different?! Then you will LOVE this event! Here is your opportunity to have some fun playing our Live "Bingo" game. You will also get to socialize and make other friends from the comfort of your home. Prizes included Amazon gift cards, free future events and more! This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. You will either need to print or draw out your bingo cards. We will email you with how to get it after registering. You can have more than 1 person on your team as long as they're from your house and use same device. Friends/family around the country can also play. They would just need to also register for a ticket. This event will be held on Zoom which you would access through your computer/webcam, or via your phone/tablet. On day of the event, you will get a secured Zoom link and link to print out Bingo cards. \*RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. Cost: $15-$20 depending on how early you register. **\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET AT -** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix)

Sit Down and Write

Writers write. And if you haven't written in a room full of writers writing, you haven't lived! It's a nice feeling, at the least. 11:00 a.m. Arrive, find a spot, support our patron by purchasing a beverage and/or snack and tipping well. Then socialize until writing-time begins! A few minutes before, we'll go around the circle introducing ourselves, our writing passions, and our goal for the day. 11:15 a.m. The organizer will start the clock, and for the next 1 hour conversation shall be discontinued as everyone works on whatever writing or reading (or what-have-you) strikes his or her fancy. The key here is a nice, courteous quiet. Headphones are recommended. 12:15 p.m. Writing-time ends. You're welcome to continue writing, resume socializing, hail a cab, do whatever you want, because you're an adult.