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Blood on the Clocktower in Mission Bay!

Blood on the Clocktower in Mission Bay!

Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM
From San Francisco Bay Area Blood on the Clocktower
4.9

Our next Genentech Hall event will be on April 19th! We will have quorum on Discord. **Please review and be familiar with our [best practices](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15WL2Da0003h5V-5p_JRNxjJ_gLsl2KKFzkfxyNM7K6E/edit?usp=sharing).** Call Vox at 213-447-6543 or ping @Felicia, @Voxinous, or @ddz on Discord if you need to get in or are lost. Please come to the side entrance (not the main entrance) when you search for 1705 Owens St on Google Maps. You need badge access to enter so contact us to get inside. See [these images](https://imgur.com/a/roVuZ3S) for entrance location and parking details. There will be snacks and drinks and feel free to order food. The area has free and paid parking. Parking should be easy to find on a Sunday. Free parking is around a 5 min walk from Genentech Hall (near Mississippi and 17th). Join the [California Clocktower discord](http://ca.playclocktower.com/) for more events!

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12 attendees
Board Games at Upcider

Board Games at Upcider

Sun, Apr 26, 1:00 AM
From JTown Junction 20s to 30s Socials
4.7

Ordering a drink/food item is required. Our hosts are gracious enough to allow us to use their space; we should reciprocate accordingly by supporting their business. **Food & Drinks x Board Games** Join us for a casual evening of board games at Upcider. Whether you've been playing for years or just want to try something new, all are welcome. **Event Details:** * **Date:** Every Saturday * **Time:** Start at 6:00 PM. End time is open-ended. * **Location:** Upcider (1160 Polk St, 2nd floor) **What to Expect:** * We play whatever board games members bring. Recent games have included Avalon, Bang, Codenames, Exploding Kittens. You're encouraged to bring any games you'd like to share :) * We also have a WhatsApp group for coordination. Ask an existing member during the event to be added to the group. Look forward to some relaxed game time with everyone.

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3 attendees
Board Games at Upcider

Board Games at Upcider

Sun, May 3, 1:00 AM
From JTown Junction 20s to 30s Socials
4.7

Ordering a drink/food item is required. Our hosts are gracious enough to allow us to use their space; we should reciprocate accordingly by supporting their business. **Food & Drinks x Board Games** Join us for a casual evening of board games at Upcider. Whether you've been playing for years or just want to try something new, all are welcome. **Event Details:** * **Date:** Every Saturday * **Time:** Start at 6:00 PM. End time is open-ended. * **Location:** Upcider (1160 Polk St, 2nd floor) **What to Expect:** * We play whatever board games members bring. Recent games have included Avalon, Bang, Codenames, Exploding Kittens. You're encouraged to bring any games you'd like to share :) * We also have a WhatsApp group for coordination. Ask an existing member during the event to be added to the group. Look forward to some relaxed game time with everyone.

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2 attendees
Monthly Cribbage Meetup!

Monthly Cribbage Meetup!

Wed, May 13, 1:00 AM
From SF Card Players
5.0

Pop in when you can for a fun evening of cribbage with SF Card Players! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a night of socializing and friendly competition. Come alone or bring a friend – all are welcome. We have plenty of playing cards and cribbage boards but you're welcome to bring your own if you like. These are the house rules we'll play with which most cribbage apps follow: https://bicyclecards.com/how-to-play/cribbage

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6 attendees

Trumer Pils: T-SHIRT/SWEATER PRE-ORDERS!

Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM
From East Bay Board Gang (EBBG)
4.9
18 attendees

BRIX FACTORY BREWING

Thu, May 7, 2:00 AM
From East Bay Board Gang (EBBG)
4.9
16 attendees
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