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Wine Tuesdays at Muddy Waters & Lounge

Wed, Jul 22, 12:00 AM

From Designers: Mission Creatives Meetup

4.8

Sip, savor, and socialize at Muddy Waters & Lounge. Great music, cozy corners, and the perfect place to unwind. Bring a friend and grab a glass,r! Set against a backdrop of soft lighting and curated lounge beats, it’s the ultimate destination to elevate your Tuesday evening. This is not a sponsored event. Get your wine at the bar! (Though we could explore ways to get it sponsored, if of interest.)

3 attendees

Beer & Beats - Music Feedback & Collaboration

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00 AM

From Anthem Music Academy - Music Producers and Artists

4.9

JOIN THE DISCORD FOR MOST INFORMATION. Discord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K No RSVP needed on Meetup.com, but we do have a check-in link on our Discord. Want to just see a video or two about what this is?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn-cOooQ0oA Take a tour of the campus where the event is held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1EvgwM0vSE What Happens Each Week? Feedback & Listening • Play what you made, a work‑in‑progress • Get constructive critiques, mix notes, and creative ideas from a supportive crowd. Open‑Studio Sessions (3 Commercial Studios!) • Grab a workstation, plug in, and start building beats, recording vocals, or jamming with new friends. Networking & Vibes • Meet producers, engineers, artists, and music‑tech pros. **Links** Discord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K Level‑up your skills with our music education programs: https://anthemmusicacademy.com/

3 attendees

Architecture, Design & Drinks — July 2026

Sat, Aug 1, 1:00 AM

From Architecture, Design & Drinks

4.9

Architecture, Design & Drinks is a casual monthly gathering for people who work in, around, or are inspired by design. We meet on the last Friday of each month to unwind, trade ideas, and connect. No agenda, no pressure. Whether you’re an architect, designer, creative, or simply design-curious, this is an easy way to expand your circle and have meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting. New faces are always welcome. Grab a drink, join the conversation, and stay as long as you’d like.

12 attendees

Dasein Continuum — Quarter-Finalist Screening | July Edition

Fri, Jul 24, 1:00 AM

From Dasein Creative Circle

## About **Dasein Continuum** is the bi-monthly screening series of the **Dasein AI Film Festival**. Rather than waiting for the annual festival, Continuum brings together outstanding international AI films throughout the year, creating a space where filmmakers, artists, technologists, and curious minds can experience emerging cinematic storytelling together. This July edition features **17 Quarter-Finalist films** from **11 countries**, carefully selected from recent festival submissions. Together they form a **59-minute program** exploring imagination, consciousness, technology, emotion, and the future of filmmaking. At the end of the screening, the audience will decide the winner of the **Dasein Continuum Audience Award**. If two or more films receive the highest number of votes, they will share the award. *** ## Program 🎬 **17 Quarter-Finalist Films** 🌍 **11 Countries** ⏱️ **59 Minutes of AI Cinema** Featuring filmmakers from: 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇷 Türkiye 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇨🇦 Canada 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇵🇪 Peru 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom *** ## Schedule **6:00 PM** — Doors Open Meet fellow filmmakers, artists, creatives, and AI enthusiasts. **6:30 PM** — Screening Begins A curated 59-minute international program. **7:30 PM** — Audience Voting Vote for your favorite film. **7:40 PM** — Audience Award The Audience Award winner(s) will be announced. **7:45–8:00 PM** — Networking Meet filmmakers, exchange ideas, and continue the conversation. *** ## Who Should Attend? • Filmmakers • AI artists • Writers & Screenwriters • Creative Technologists • Producers • Designers • Investors • Students • Anyone curious about the future of cinema No filmmaking experience is necessary—everyone is welcome. *** ## Looking Ahead The annual **Dasein AI Film Festival** returns in **2027** with expanded awards and programming. In addition, Dasein is launching a new **International Script Competition**, dedicated to discovering original stories and helping writers bring them to life with today's creative technologies. More details will be announced soon. *** Bring your curiosity. Meet new collaborators. Discover filmmakers from around the world. We look forward to seeing you there. *** **Organizer** Ilgaz Kuren Founder, Dasein AI Film Festival [www.daseinfilmfestival.com](http://www.daseinfilmfestival.com) *(currently being updated and will be back online soon)*

2 attendees

Secret Garden Art Crawl

Sun, Aug 2, 2:00 AM

From Gist IRL SF

4.7

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/aXKCiZXI9JBSnPwNBzDr **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hey everyone, Come join me under the string lights of a secret garden courtyard for an evening of local art, acoustic guitars, and good company. We'll spend about an hour getting to know each other through app-guided chats, and then we'll form small groups to head out together on a neighborhood art and concert crawl. In the first part of the night, where we'll do quick rounds of one-on-one conversations. The Gist IRL app pairs us up automatically, making it incredibly easy to connect. Then comes the best part: you'll pick the people you felt a spark with, group up, and head out on a neighborhood art and concert crawl to grab some late-night tacos. By the end of the night, you're exploring hidden galleries, listening to live acoustic music, and eating tacos with a group of creative souls you just met. Whether this little collective turns into your go-to crew for local gallery crawls, live gigs, and poetry nights, or just makes for one beautifully spontaneous evening, it's going to be a brilliant time. The Plan: - 7:00 PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 7:05 PM - 8:25 PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your taste in indie music, hidden neighborhood spots, and underground art. - 8:25 PM+: Form Groups. Reconnect with your favorite matches, divide into groups of five, and head out to explore the hidden galleries and grab some late-night tacos. Keeping the momentum going afterward is super simple, too, since you can easily stay in touch with everyone you met through the app without ever having to swap phone numbers. I can't wait to explore the neighborhood and discover some amazing local art with you tonight. A few favorite spots nearby: Adobe Books Backroom Gallery - A legendary, alternative exhibition space tucked in the back of a cozy, cooperative used bookstore on 24th Street. Precita Eyes Muralists - A colorful community hub and visitor center offering insightful mural tours that celebrate the rich public art history of the Mission. Taqueria Vallarta - Famous for its late-night hours and open-air street taco station set up right inside the restaurant. Taqueria San Francisco - Located directly across the street from the park, this neighborhood favorite offers classic tacos under a historic, gorgeous local mural. El Farolito - A legendary, no-frills late-night institution renowned for its quick service and some of the most satisfying, oversized tacos in the city. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/aXKCiZXI9JBSnPwNBzDr **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

10 attendees

Drink and Draw at Jupiter

Tue, Jul 21, 2:30 AM

From East Bay Drink and Draw

4.9

Come draw, paint, or do whatever other art you're working on! Bring your own supplies. We're usually on the second floor -- look for all the people with sketchbooks and/or drawing tablets. In case you'd like to share your art or just stay in touch, we have a Discord server: [https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey](https://discord.gg/k7Vbwgm5ey)

12 attendees

The Art of Light Writing Photography

Fri, Jul 24, 10:00 PM

From NorCal World Schoolers. Be a student of life & living !!

4.6

Learn long exposure photography and be spontaneous, adventurous and creative while making fun sporadic colorful shapes with flashlights beaming into a dimly lighted room at the library. No experience is required. Just bring your camera and imagination! **This program takes place in the Latino Meeting Rooms on the Lower Level of the Main Library (100 Larkin St)** Presented by DJ Lamont from [Fingersnaps Media Arts](https://www.fingersnaps.net/).

3 attendees

Bollywood Festive Nights at Union Square

Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 AM

From " ¡ ᗯᗩᑎTEᗪ TO ᗪO TᕼᗩT . . . ᒍᑌᔕT ᑎOT ᗩᒪOᑎE ! ! ! ℠ " Nor Cal

4.4

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 :)

8 attendees

The future of social innovation: Solar Punk,Regenerative Futures, Systems Change

Thu, Aug 6, 9:00 PM

From ArtsTech SF

4.7

# The future of social innovation: Solar Punk,Regenerative Futures, Systems Change,Radical CollaborationThursday, August 6, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, [55 2nd SF POPOS, San Francisco, California](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55%202nd%20SF%20POPOS&query_place_id=ChIJbU2Ub0GBhYAR5aJtDNNL7Zg), [https://luma.com/wrtzfoqr](https://luma.com/wrtzfoqr) 🌱 **The Future of Social Innovation:** **Solarpunk, Regenerative Futures & Systems-Change Radical Collaboration** *Informal Gathering with* **[Bobby Fishkin](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fbobbyfishkin%2F&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749588062300880&usg=AOvVaw1KSO9bzrBmkFR2-N190jhK&utm_source=luma) and [Andres Acosta](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fandresacosta%2F&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749588062300880&usg=AOvVaw0T8dhHcSj6w5Hzymzd2u7I&utm_source=luma) at [SF Green House](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsfpopos.com%2Fpopos%2F22&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749588062300880&usg=AOvVaw179GJw1WmwZW9SXSd1-7hj&utm_source=luma) (Galleria), Indoor Public Open Space (a local [POPO](https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fsfpopos.com%2F&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1749588062300880&usg=AOvVaw0V7owVn2b41hj_GOvxaOHJ&utm_source=luma)).** 📅 **When August 5th, 2026** 2:00pm **– 5:00 PM** *Arrive anytime after 2pm; we’ll wrap by 5:00 PM to flow into the public street festivities at 5 PM.* 📍 **Where** **55 2nd St, San Francisco – SF Green House Indoor Public Open Space (POPO)** Just steps from Downtown, on 2nd St between Market & Howard. *** What to Expect * **Open Space, Open Mind** Indoor tables & chairs for relaxed connection, deep conversation, and collaborative dreaming. A space for *exquisite cooperation* where we stack wishes and aspirations and explore new ways of knowing and being together¹. * **Who’s Coming** Systems-change agents, regenerative community builders, solarpunk enthusiasts, artists, and innovators. *** Themes We’ll Explore (Informally) * Radical collaboration & interwoven systems * Regenerative futures & knowledge democracy * Solarpunkification as hopeful vision & practice * Micro-moments of care and their macro impact * Collective entanglement & new logic models for change *** Why Gather? * Seed a **mycelial web** of community * Re-imagine what’s possible through collaboration * Build momentum for a regenerative future *** 🎉 **Afterwards** At **5:00 PM** we’ll step outside to join the **block party on 2nd Street**—enjoy free music, art, and celebration with the wider community. Visual Flier: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2m0XHSWX3k9Rq1e21iN0c1BoHwpUXNB/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2m0XHSWX3k9Rq1e21iN0c1BoHwpUXNB/view?usp=sharing&utm_source=luma)

Bollywood Nights at Union Square

Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 AM

From " Ⓒulture, Ⓒuisine, Ⓒocktails, Ⓒoffee & Ⓒonvos = Ⓒommunity'

4.5

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 :)

3 attendees

Sausalito Patio Drinks with New Friends

Sun, Jul 26, 8:00 PM

From Gist IRL SF

4.7

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/j4YfV9NceCKD3NUF1SRK **Early Bird Discounts \| More $ Later** Hey North Bay neighbors, Join me for a laid-back afternoon soaking up the sun and sipping cold drinks by the Marin waterfront. We'll spend about an hour chatting through quick, app-guided one-on-ones, and then small groups will head out to enjoy patio drinks together. We'll kick things off with a series of short conversations. The Gist IRL app takes all the guesswork out of mingling by pairing you up, letting you just relax and see who you naturally get along with. It's a really easygoing way to figure out who shares your love for the water and local hidden gems. Once the rounds wrap up, the best part begins. You'll choose your favorite matches from the afternoon, gather up a small group, and head to a nearby patio for drinks together. By the time you're sitting out on the patio, you've got a local crew to share drinks with. Whether these folks become your go-to local drinks crew or you just enjoy a really perfect sunny afternoon by the bay, you'll be glad you came out. The Plan: * 1:00 PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. * 1:05 PM - 2:25 PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who lives nearby, loves the waterfront, and knows the best local spots. * 2:25 PM+: Form Groups & pick a nearby patio and head over for drinks. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and your crew leaves together to grab a table in the sun. Instead of just adding names to your phone, the whole goal today is to actually grab patio drinks right now and maybe find the perfect companions for trying new patios and waterfront spots together down the line. Plus, keeping the conversation going later is incredibly easy since you can message everyone you met straight through the app without ever needing to hand out your private phone number. I'm really looking forward to a beautiful afternoon on the water with you all. A few favorite spots nearby: Cultivar Sausalito - Located directly across from the park, this cozy spot features a lovely outdoor patio where you can pair fresh Pacific oysters on the half shell with award-winning California wines and craft cocktails. Barrel House Tavern - Just steps away, this stylish waterfront hangout boasts a spectacular deck with sweeping bay views and a popular happy hour offering fresh local oysters and draft drinks. The Trident - This legendary, rock-and-roll-steeped restaurant offers an expansive outdoor deck right over the water, where you can sip signature cocktails alongside delicious California-style baked oysters. Scoma's Sausalito - Situated on a historic pier, this beloved seafood staple features scenic outdoor seating and a menu of exceptionally fresh Hog Island oysters and classic waterfront cocktails. Hanson of Sonoma Tasting Room at Hanson Gallery - This unique venue combines a fine art gallery with a tasting room, complete with outdoor seating where you can enjoy organic grape-based vodka cocktails paired with fresh Hog Island oysters. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/j4YfV9NceCKD3NUF1SRK **Early Bird Discounts \| More $ Later**

16 attendees

Free Jigsaw Puzzle Night @ Ace Makerspace

Thu, Jul 30, 12:30 AM

From Ace Makerspace

4.8

Join us for our next FREE puzzle night! This event meets in Suite #206, co-working. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to share. At previous events we've finished one \~1000-piece puzzle in about 3-4 hours. Your hosts (Pixie and Jacky) will be providing a few puzzle options for this next event. Check the #coworking channel a week or so before the event to vote on our next puzzle. New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/)

1 attendee

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Meetup connects people with similar interests through local groups and events. It helps users discover activities and join communities in areas such as arts and culture.

Yes, San Francisco hosts a variety of creative events. Meetup members can find arts groups and cultural gatherings suited to their interests throughout the city.

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Creative groups in San Francisco cover diverse interests, including visual arts, performance arts, and literary gatherings. Join groups that match your specific creative passions.

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Joining art groups fosters creative expression and cultural engagement. It connects you with like-minded individuals and provides opportunities to share and develop your passions.

Availability of events varies. While San Francisco boasts diverse creative activities, specific categories may have limited events based on organizer presence.

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While Meetup facilitates connections, forming friendships depends on individual engagement and member interactions at events and group activities.

Yes, Meetup is suitable for beginners. Many groups welcome individuals new to creative fields, offering supportive environments for learning and growth.

Yes, some creative events are hosted virtually. This provides flexibility for enjoying creative activities online, even beyond San Francisco.