Block Parties San Francisco

Front Street Block Party

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/nTC9d4HUSMNAkEB99zSw **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hey block party fans, Come hang at the neighborhood block party with cold drinks, street games, and good energy. We’ll spend the first hour doing quick, app guided one on one chats to meet new people, then split into small groups to explore the festival together. The Gist IRL app pairs you for short, relaxed conversations so you can meet people one by one without the awkward mingling. Chat, laugh, and see who you click with. After the rounds, you’ll form a group of who you want to hang with. By then you’ll have a crew to play street games and explore the block party with The Plan: - 6:30PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 6:35PM - 7:55PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who you click with. - 7:55PM+: Form Groups. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form a squad of 4-6, and grab drinks, play street games together, and head to a bar nearby. Let's skip the usual routine of exchanging handles and hoping to meet up someday. Instead, we're heading right out to grab drinks and play street games tonight, and you might just find your new starting lineup for future street festivals and game watch parties. Plus, when the block party winds down, you can easily keep the banter going and organize the next watch party through the app, without ever needing to hand out your actual phone number. See you all there! **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/nTC9d4HUSMNAkEB99zSw **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Crash An Indian Wedding Party

**Crash An Indian Wedding Party** **Saturday\, August 22nd \| 6:00pm–11:00pm** **Great American Music Hall** 859 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco **$25 ADV \| $30 Day Of** **Doors 6pm \| Show 7pm** Family Friendly \| All Ages **Tickets:** [https://crashanindianwedding.com/](https://crashanindianwedding.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJQ2lXdGRPZ0lDbE01MDVXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHv2VNtubYGX71Jh9D-Tx1WD-V-iKMh5Q10f261aa7A76-Yj2VnDq6dvIJSZ-_aem_7Bga8vNmaP8sg0lcslr_RQ) \*get them early, this sells out annually One of our favorite annual traditions is back for an evening inspired by the color, joy, and beautiful chaos of an Indian wedding celebration. Join Non Stop Bhangracrew for a night of music, dancing, live dhol drumming, interactive dance lessons, performances, henna art, chai, delicious Indian snacks & sweet treats, and all the little touches that make Indian wedding celebrations so memorable. Never been to an Indian wedding? Here's your invitation. Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another round of shoulder-bouncing joy, come experience one of the Bay Area's longest-running cultural dance parties in the beautiful historic ballroom of Great American Music Hall. And yes... this is your excuse to get your glam on. Bring out your brightest colors, favorite festive fits, and extra sparkle. Come celebrate with us. Tickets on sale now-grab them early!

Blood on the Clocktower in Mission Bay!

Our next Genentech Hall event will be on **Sunday** August 9th! We usually have 2-3 games going on, there will always be a circle for any newcomers! We expect about 30-40 people to RSVP on Discord. Let us know if there is any particular script you want to play or if you want to storytell! **Please review and be familiar with our [best practices](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15WL2Da0003h5V-5p_JRNxjJ_gLsl2KKFzkfxyNM7K6E/edit?usp=sharing).** Call 510-457-1355 or ping Felicia (@crimson_flowers), Lily (@lilyblep) or Jim/ddz (@ddz7137) on Discord in the event thread if you need to get in or are lost. Make sure to have us added as friends as we don't get notifications for friend requests. A good number of attendees arrive between 11:00-11:30, but people come and go throughout the day, so feel free to show up and leave whenever you like - no need to be there for the whole day. If you text or call us, please give your Meetup/Discord name (some people both call and message on Discord and it's unclear whether we've already picked them up or not). 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. Free parking is around a 5 min walk from Genentech Hall (near Mississippi and 17th). Join the [California Clocktower discord](https://discord.gg/ACwrXxtWyY) for more events!

Mini-Meetup: Let's Play Charades!

🧩 (FULL) It's a Puzzle & Lunch Party! -- The Game Parlour

🧩\` **It's a Puzzle & Lunch Party! -- The Game Parlour** ▪︎ **This event is FULL.** Check back in a few months, when I'll offer it again. 🔆 You're invited to this lively gathering where we'll laugh and chat over lunch and work on small, beautiful individual wood puzzles. After the satisfying snap of your pieces all clicking together, your assembled creation will go home with you. ▪︎ **Easy parking** ▪︎ **1.5 blocks from an N-Judah stop** ▪︎ **I'll bring all the puzzle supplies.** **HERE ARE THE DETAILS:** ▪︎ **A $9 fee** for your wood puzzle is payable to me through Venmo or PayPal. **(Message me for my link.)** **▪︎ When I receive your payment, I'll move you off the waitlist.** ▪︎ Note: Game Parlour will also charge each of us $7 to use their space. We can stay as long as we wish. 🍒 **For lunch, the Game Parlour offers** a delicious waffle-centric and gluten-free menu that includes savory mochi waffle sandwiches, sweet mochi waffle creations, and fancy coffee, too. Vegan options are available. ▪︎ **PLEASE don't be a no-show.** If your plans change, remember to update your RSVP prior to the event. ▪︎ **This is a space-limited event.** A late cancelation will count as a no-show.

555 Mission Street Party

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/IuqfOFbabipp6Ei8d5zs **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** A downtown night market in the middle of the week! Oh yeah! Let's kick off the weekend early with First Thursdays :) Food trucks and the heavy bass from the outdoor stages alongside other local techies and young professionals? Perfect. We'll start the night with an hour of app-guided chats to break the ice, and then we'll group up to dive into the open-air festival together. We'll spend the first chunk of the evening rotating through quick 1-1 conversations, like speed-friending. The Gist IRL app handles all the matching, so you get to seamlessly meet different people and figure out who matches your energy before the real party begins. Once the chats wrap up, you'll simply choose the folks you had the most fun talking to. Then comes the best part. We'll link you up into a small group, and you'll head straight into the festival to grab drinks and hit the dance floors together. By the time you wander into the main event, you have a solid crew of 4-6 to grab drinks and explore with. Whether these folks become your go-to First Thursdays nightlife crew or just fantastic company for one unforgettable evening, it's going to be an amazing time. The Plan: - 6:30 PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 6:35 PM - 7:55 PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your vibe, favorite street foods, and favorite city spots. - 7:55 PM+: Form Groups & head into the entertainment zone. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and head into the entertainment zone to grab drinks and hit the street dance floors together — your group leaves together tonight. Let's skip the routine of swapping LinkedIn profiles that gather digital dust, and actually grab drinks and explore the street party tonight. You might just meet your new lineup for future street festivals, night markets, and drinks to explore together. And don't worry about trying to shout your phone number over the loud music—you can easily stay in touch with anyone you clicked with right through the app after the night ends. I can't wait to grab some amazing food and hit the pavement with you all. A few favorite spots nearby: Schroeder's - A historic Bavarian beer hall anchoring the Front Street Entertainment Zone, featuring giant beer steins, hearty German fare, and direct access to the outdoor street festivities. Harrington's Bar & Grill - A classic Irish gathering spot in the entertainment zone known for well-poured pints, friendly camaraderie, and a lively block-party atmosphere. The Royal Exchange - A buzzing downtown mainstay offering dozens of draft beers and a high-energy setting right along the pedestrian entertainment corridor. Novela - A stylish, literature-inspired craft cocktail lounge just down the street featuring book-themed drinks and vibrant communal seating. 111 Minna Gallery - An eclectic art space and nightlife lounge around the corner that pairs rotating art exhibits with craft drinks and lively DJ sets. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/IuqfOFbabipp6Ei8d5zs **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Plus Arcade Party

Mini-Meetup: Berkeley Marina Walk and Happy Hour at Skates

Gilman Brewing Company

Speed Friending - Board Games / Social Games

Join us at Oakland United Beerworks on Sunday. Let’s bust out the board games, play throughout the night, and name new friends along the way. The bar has it's own collection of games but we encourage people and are happy to bring their own games as well so that we may be introduced to new forms of fun. We'll drink ans make lasting memories. It's a great way to interact and meet new people in the area. If you dont drink and dont wanna play games, that's cool too. Feel free to just chill out and chat with others. The more, the merrier! There’s food available at the spot. We will go somewhere after the event if people want to continue the night.

New Mini-Meetup: Clothing & Accessories Swap Meet

FREE Intro Square Dance Party

Come join us for a free taste of Modern Square Dancing, on Jul 29 or Aug 19, before our new class starts on Aug 26. No experience required! There will be pizza (and other goodies)! *Lake Merritt Dance Center in Oakland* (Veterans Memorial Bldg)*.* Modern Square Dancing is a fun way to get some exercise and meet new friends. We learn the names of the basic movements and then do them on the fly to the instructions of a live caller. It's like an adult game of Simon Says with a team of 8 people all going in different directions, in time to a variety of music. You don't have to be a dancer; you just have to follow directions and walk in patterns. No experience required. No dance skill required. Come on your own or with a partner. Our friendly club members will help you through the whole process! Casual dress. Comfortable shoes with soles that aren't too grippy. No alcohol. No smoking. Hosted by Oakland's LGBTQ+ all-inclusive square dance club. More info at https://oaktown8s.org/intro.html