Afternoon Activities San Francisco

Golden Gate Park Swing Dance & Picnic

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/QV9bbzZf1bksuq62uk7v **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hey vintage jazz fans, Grab your most comfortable dancing shoes and join me this morning to catch the fresh breeze off the promenade while moving to some classic big band tunes. We'll spend the first bit of the morning using the app for quick, paired chats to meet fellow swing lovers, then pick a small group to actually jump into the beginner lesson and share a picnic on the grass together. During the first hour, the Gist IRL app takes the guesswork out of mingling by setting up short, focused conversations for us. It's a fantastic way to figure out who shares your passion for vintage rhythms and outdoor dancing. Once the rounds wrap up, you'll pick the people you vibed with most. From there, we'll gather into small groups and head straight to the promenade for the free beginner swing dance lesson, followed by lounging on the grass with whatever snacks you brought. By the end of the hour, you are laughing through swing footwork and sharing picnic snacks on the lawn with a fun new crew. Whether these folks become your regular Sunday swing dance crew or it just turns out to be a beautifully sunny morning out, I promise it's going to be a blast. The Plan: - 11:00AM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 11:05AM - 12:25PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your love for vintage jazz, swing music, and outdoor dancing. - 12:25PM+: Form Groups & head over to the promenade to join the swing dance lesson together. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and head over to the promenade to join the swing dance lesson together — your group leaves together today. Instead of just talking about wanting to try swing dancing but never actually hitting the dance floor together, we're going to dive right in to take a swing dance lesson and picnic. You might just walk away with your go-to group for future swing dance socials, live jazz nights, and park picnics. To keep things super easy, you can keep in touch with everyone you met directly through the app later on, completely skipping the awkwardness of asking for personal phone numbers. I'm so ready to enjoy the morning sunshine and some great music with you all on the dance floor. A few favorite spots nearby: Lindy in the Park - This long-running Sunday gathering on the JFK Promenade features a vibrant open-air dance floor and a free noon beginner swing lesson open to everyone. de Young Cafe - Located right off the concourse, this cafe offers fresh seasonal salads, sandwiches, and espresso drinks that you can grab to go or enjoy on the serene sculpture garden patio. Japanese Tea Garden Tea House - Perched just steps from the concourse, this historic open-air pavilion serves steaming pots of sencha, iced matcha, and traditional Japanese sweets surrounded by calming koi ponds. Arizmendi Bakery - Just a short walk south on 9th Avenue, this worker-owned cooperative turns out incredible sourdough focaccia, daily vegetarian pizza slices, and fresh pastries built for a lawn picnic. The Yellow Submarine - An old-school Inner Sunset staple on Irving Street, this cash-only corner shop specializes in hearty, toasted sub sandwiches wrapped up and ready for an afternoon in the park. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/QV9bbzZf1bksuq62uk7v **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Pigeon First Aid

MEETING LOCATION - Street level in front of the bank ATM. There is a usually a HUGE flock of pigeons there. Exact coordinates are: 37.784545,-122.408296 What if you could spend one afternoon directly changing the lives of animals who desperately need our help? 🎥 Learn more about pigeon first aid: [https://dxe.io/pigeonfirstaid](https://dxe.io/pigeonfirstaid) Join us in San Francisco for a unique, hands-on experience where you'll learn how to rescue injured pigeons, provide life-changing first aid, and support companion animals living alongside our unhoused neighbors. Every day, pigeons in San Francisco suffer from a hidden danger: string, fishing line, hair, and other debris that wrap tightly around their toes and feet, causing immense pain, infections, and sometimes the loss of entire limbs. During this event, we'll teach you how to safely spot, catch, and help these incredible birds before releasing them back to their families and flocks. We'll also be carrying food and toys to share with companion animals belonging to our unhoused neighbors because compassion doesn't stop with one species. This event is about building a kinder city for all animals. Whether you're a lifelong animal advocate or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this is your chance to turn empathy into action. You'll leave with new skills, amazing stories, and the incredible feeling that comes from knowing you made someone's world a little better. ✨ No experience necessary. We'll provide all the training and supplies. Just bring: ❤️ Compassion 👟 Comfortable shoes 🐾 A willingness to help animals who are too often ignored Come discover just how much good one afternoon can do. ⏰ ARRIVE ON TIME! We’ll begin promptly at 11am with a brief about essential safety and training. If you arrive late, we will be out and about and hard to contact and find so please be on time. 💌 Questions? Contact Carla at carla@dxe.io Come learn a unique skill, meet kind-hearted people, and help make San Francisco a safer place for pigeons and companion animals alike. \-\-\- Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we are creating a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at dxe.io/conduct To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here dxe.io/handbook

Oakland Lake Merritt & Foodie Walk Adventure!

SF Bay Area Interactive Fiction Group Meetup

We'll talk about what we're playing and what we're working on, and discuss our plans for world domination. (This agenda is tentative. If you have suggestions for what to play or talk about at the meetup, please post a comment!) For the foreseeable future, we're operating as a hybrid event, where you can meet us in person and online! (Please attend wearing a mask. If wearing a mask is an issue for you, you can always attend via Zoom!) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97894693608

Presidio Promenade Trail & Cozy Lunch

**Presidio Promenade Trail & Cozy lunch at The Mess Hall at The Presidio** **We will gather outside the Presidio Visitor Center and wait until 9:10 AM before heading out together. Please arrive on time!** **The Route: We’ll hike the scenic Presidio Promenade Trail (about 4 miles) at a relaxed, conversational pace.** **Our Plan: First, a refreshing morning hike through the park's historic groves and views, followed by a cozy lunch at the “The Mess Hall at The Presidio”together at the end!** **What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, layered clothing for the SF breeze, water, and an open mind to make new friends.** **Looking forward to walking and chatting with you all!**

Meetup: Pigeons - Their History and Our Advocacy

\* There will be pigeons at this event! Please do not bring dogs! Cynthia Bardouka-Large, from Palomacy Pigeon and Dove Adoptions, will talk about the history of pigeons and what they represent to people, how they have suffered BECAUSE of what they represent to people, and how best to help the pigeons in our world now. Slide show and talk will be followed by Q&A. Learn more and support their work at: www.pigeonrescue.org **Where:** Berkeley Animal Rights Center West (2414 6th St, Berkeley) **When:** Saturday, November 21st 11am-12:30pm What: Hangout, news updates, and cartoons \- ARC West is a 30 minute walk from North Berkeley BART and only a 10 minute walk from the 51B bus stop at University and 6th St\. \- There will be plant\-based brunch and coffee\, donations accepted \- If you cannot join in person\, you can join at 11:15am on Zoom at this link: dxe\.io/meetupzoom \-\-\- Direct Action Everywhere \(DxE\) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists\. Through open rescue\, demonstration\, and disruption\, we are creating a world where every animal is safe\, happy and free\. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at dxe.io/conduct. To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here dxe.io/handbook. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com

Holiday Fun at the Dickens Fair!

Join me at ***The Great Dickens Christmas Fair***, where over 4 acres of the historic Cow Palace exhibition halls are magically transformed into the winding lanes and bustling play houses of Victorian London! Immerse yourself in a world of theatres, pubs, dance parties, and charming shops. Discover holiday revelry in this lamp-lit city brimming with hundreds of lively and colorful characters from the imagination of Charles Dickens and the often saucy world of the Victorian stage. (Dressing up is recommended, but not required) +++There are too many activities to mention here, so go to DICKENSFAIR.COM to see it all: Food, entertainment, shopping and more. 7 stages, 5 pubs, and over 800 costumed characters. +++ SIGN UP HERE SO I KNOW WHO'S COMING, * PURCHASE TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM DICKENSFAIR.COM \* Discounted tickets are available from 10/16 to 10/31, then it's about $10 more. (starts at $35 + fees). \*EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON THIS SPECIAL LINK: https://dickensfair.ticketspice.com/dickens-christmas-fair-2026 +++PARKING COSTS $20 PER CAR (as of last year). Bring cash! Enter comments if you want to carpool with someone.

Brunch and Craft Fair - Oakland

Dim Sum Lunch

Lunch for Spanish Speakers

Annual Fort Mason Craft Friends Social

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/w9fjjqcpWDl2rf44fDWa **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hello New Friends, This event is like no other - you'll meet at least 10 new friends here with our rotating 1-1 conversations! Come spend the afternoon surrounded by beautiful handmade goods, discovering independent makers alongside people who share your eye for art at the Renegade Craft Fair. We'll start with an hour of quick, app-paired chats to break the ice, and then we'll break into small groups to explore the bustling artisan pavilions together. We're going to kick things off by chatting one-on-one. The Gist IRL app takes the guesswork out of mingling by pairing you up, so you can easily figure out who shares your taste in ceramics, textiles, and independent art. Once the rounds wrap up, the real fun begins. You'll choose a few folks you really hit it off with, form a little squad, and walk through the Renegade Craft Fair to explore the artisan booths together. By the time the fair closes at 5pm, you'll have found some favorite new makers and shared the afternoon with people who love local design as much as you do. Whether this small group becomes your go-to crew for artisan markets and craft fairs, or you just head home with a unique souvenir and a great memory, it's going to be a wonderful Saturday. The Plan: - 3:00PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 3:05PM - 4:25PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your appreciation for independent makers, thoughtful design, and handcrafted goods. - 4:25PM+: Form Groups & head into the fair pavilion. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 3-5, and head into the fair pavilion to check out the booths together — your group leaves together today. Let's skip the usual routine of wandering the aisles solo and collecting business cards you never look at again, and instead actually explore the craft fair side-by-side with folks who might just become your regular crew for future craft fairs, makers markets, and design walks to explore together. Plus, if you want to swap notes on what you bought after the fair wraps up, you can easily stay in touch through the app without ever needing to hand out your phone number. I can't wait to discover some amazing local art with you all this afternoon. A few favorite spots nearby: The Interval at Long Now - Housed right inside Fort Mason, this conversational cafe and salon serves artisan coffee, fine teas, and light bites surrounded by kinetic clockwork and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Equator Coffees - Situated at Fort Mason's historic entrance gatehouse, this breezy cafe pairs specialty espresso drinks and fresh pastries with outdoor seating facing the bay. Dandelion Chocolate - Located a short stroll away on Chestnut Street, this inviting cafe specializes in bean-to-bar hot chocolates, specialty coffee, and decadent house-baked chocolate treats. Over the Moon Creamery - A neighborhood staple on Chestnut Street, this charming dessert shop is known for its small-batch ice cream scoops tucked into warm, freshly baked cookies. The Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop - A scenic walk along the waterfront into Ghirardelli Square, this iconic spot offers plenty of seating to share classic hot fudge sundaes and thick shakes. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/w9fjjqcpWDl2rf44fDWa **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Treasures of the Pharaohs at the de Young Museum + lunch