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Game Design Discussion at Dolores Park
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 PMLet's talk about game design! Bring any of the following to discuss with the group: * A game you've played recently * A game you're developing that you want to showcase * A game mechanic that you find interesting and want to dive deeper into * Anything else related to games that you want to discuss Meetings are weekly at Dolores Park at 2pm, meeting spot is at top of the hill near the Miguel Hidalgo statue. No prior experience in game development or design needed, just an interest in games!

Architecture, Design & Drinks — September 2026
Sat, Sep 26, 1:00 AMArchitecture, 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.

Side Project Saturday for Designers
Sat, Sep 26, 6:00 PMCome down and work alongside fellow designers and creatives. Whether you prefer drafting tables, traditional digital, or AI tools—all mediums are welcome. Come down and learn and explore! **Who should join:** Product designers, UI/UX researchers, graphic artists, and anyone who wants to work on their project. **What to bring:** * Your laptop, tablet, sketchpad or tools of choice. * Current project or a blank canvas. * An open mind and creative spirit. The coffee shop has all the conventional options, a few lunch selections, and the best smoothies in town. Kindly patronize them. Thanks!

BALDT Fall Social: The Future of Learning Design
Thu, Oct 1, 11:00 PM**Have you ever worked in L&D, Customer Education, or Enablement?** Maybe you’re looking to break into the industry. If any of that sounds like you, let’s meet up! **Join us at the [Barebottle Beer Garden in Salesforce Park](https://www.barebottle.com/salesforce-park-beer-garden) for a casual gathering with fellow learning design enthusiasts.** (If the weather really stinks, we’ll move around the corner to [83 Proof](http://www.83proof.com/). We’ll send an update on the day of the meetup to confirm the final location.) There’s no formal agenda, but we’d love to hear your thoughts about how technology is shaping the future of learning design. **Hope to see you there!** **We also recently launched a [LinkedIn group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/40251013/) for the BALDT community.** It’s a place to connect between events and share what you’ve been working on. You don’t have to be located in the Bay Area to join; all we ask is that you have an interest in learning design. Come check it out! Photo by [clement proust](https://unsplash.com/@clementproust?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/person-walking-on-palm-tree-path-sF26NzXCWPM?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText)
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Research, Prototyping and Better Customer Journeys [Partner Event]
Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 PM***\*\*\* This is not a Cascade SF event. This is a partner event from our friends at UXDX \*\*\*\**** **Register for tickets at** [https://uxdx.com/community/community-san-francisco-2026-10-08/](https://uxdx.com/community/community-san-francisco-2026-10-08/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- UXDX San Francisco brings together product, design and research practitioners for an afternoon of practical sessions on AI, product design and better ways of working. The agenda includes a hands-on Miro session turning survey data into prototypes with AI, Tianhao Liu from OpenAI on designing technology that stays out of the way, Parvaneh Toghiani from Uber on improving stakeholder alignment, Jai Khanna from Cisco on measuring whether AI actually helps users, and Aditya Mankare from DoorDash on lessons from building 0 to 1 voice AI products. Expect practical case studies, frameworks and real examples from teams working through how AI is changing the way products are designed and evaluated. Event details: [https://uxdx.com/community/community-san-francisco-2026-10-08/](https://uxdx.com/community/community-san-francisco-2026-10-08/)

Upcycle Social in person At Moodswing: Sew/ Arts/Finish it/Fix It!
Fri, Sep 25, 1:30 AMJoin the Upcycle Alameda community for some creative upcycling. Social sewists, artists, crafters, and Fix it folks: repair, repurpose, re-create. Now is a great time to finish old projects. You provide the elbow grease; we'll provide the moral support. Maria will be closing her vintage shop Moodswing and has invited us to visit and get creative together. There will be free things, a swap area… Bring food or drink if you can! (Some folks are vegetarian or vegan) We now have a donate button! While we don't have nonprofit status, we are in need of funds to meet our expenses... and while no one is turned away, any little bit makes a difference...Try the first one on us, and, if you like it, help us out when you can! Thank you for your support!
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