Bonding Activities San Francisco

Bay To Breaker 2026 : 12K Run & Party on the Road

Central Richmond Cleanup

Meet at Argonne Elementary ([680 18th Ave](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Argonne+Elementary+School/@37.7752294,-122.4765333,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x9583d13fa275078d?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111 "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Argonne+Elementary+School/@37.7752294,-122.4765333,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x9583d13fa275078d?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111")) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 11:00am to 1:00pm around the neighborhood. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755827/) page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

BINGO Online (Win Prizes!)

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET At** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix) (Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We'll have at least 20 registered.) Our last online Bingo Night Party was such a BIG hit, we're doing it again! Do you like to play BINGO or want to just do something different?! Then you will LOVE this event! Here is your opportunity to have some fun playing our Live "Bingo" game. You will also get to socialize and make other friends from the comfort of your home. Prizes included Amazon gift cards, free future events and more! This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. You will either need to print or draw out your bingo cards. We will email you with how to get it after registering. You can have more than 1 person on your team as long as they're from your house and use same device. Friends/family around the country can also play. They would just need to also register for a ticket. This event will be held on Zoom which you would access through your computer/webcam, or via your phone/tablet. On day of the event, you will get a secured Zoom link and link to print out Bingo cards. \*RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. Cost: $15-$20 depending on how early you register. **\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET AT -** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13397#tix)

Richmond District Cleanup

Meet in front of the Internet Archive ([300 Funston Ave](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Internet+Archive/@37.7823236,-122.4717795,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa5e4e2e3d768e37e?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiRqYWjvIH5AhUPDkQIHbtCBTEQ_BJ6BAhaEAU "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Internet+Archive/@37.7823236,-122.4717795,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa5e4e2e3d768e37e?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiRqYWjvIH5AhUPDkQIHbtCBTEQ_BJ6BAhaEAU")) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 10:00am to 12:00pm around the neighborhood. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756094/) page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

Discover SF -- Group Bandits Culture Walk through Bay2Breakers

WhatsApp channel: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KTHPOYRTaAmH2jscUSvtLJ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KTHPOYRTaAmH2jscUSvtLJ) To crash the wacky bay2breakers walk & run without pay is a long SF tradition called **Bandits**, and we are doing it. This is the participant version of festival social we are doing for bay2breakers, for the volunteer version, see VolunteerSF. Yes, we will social together in the event. 🌸 Sunday, May 17 · 8:30am – 1:30pm 🏛️ SoMa → Hayes Valley → Painted Ladies → Golden Gate Park → Ocean Beach ☕ Drop in / drop out at any station, group lunch at the end *** Once a year, San Francisco throws on a costume and parades across itself. Started in 1912, Bay to Breakers is the city's wildest tradition — 50,000 runners, salmon swimming upstream, centipedes, tutus, marching bands. But the route itself is the real story: it crosses **some of the most beautiful places in SF**, end to end. We're not running. We're walking the route as a **culture walk** — stopping at the city's **landmarks** while the parade flows past. The **Painted Ladies**. The **Conservatory of Flowers**. The **Panhandle**. **Spreckels Lake**. **Ocean Beach**. Each one a postcard. Each one with thousands of costumed humans drifting through it. You're welcome to join us at any of seven gathering points along the way. *** **The Stations — Seven SF landmarks, one morning** 🟠 **8:30–8:45am · Yerba Buena Rooftop Carousel** (above Howard, between 3rd & 4th) 📍 *Meet at the carousel entrance — we'll walk to the pedestrian bridge for parade views and visit the MLK Memorial waterfall before heading west* The 1906 carousel sits on the rooftop above Moscone Center. From Caltrain or south of Howard, take the elevators/stairs up from the Moscone plaza. From BART or downtown, enter Yerba Buena Gardens from Mission Street and use the bridge. 🟠 **8:45–9:00am · Yerba Buena Gardens** (Mission @ 3rd) 📍 *By the waterfall wall at MLK Memorial* The downtown public garden where the parade kicks off — fountains, public art, the heart of SoMa. 🟠 **9:30–10:00am · Patricia's Green** (Hayes & Octavia) 📍 *By the rotating sculpture in the middle of the park* The little Hayes Valley park with its rotating sculpture installation — neighborhood character at its best. 🟠 **10:15–11:00am · Alamo Square / Painted Ladies** (top of Hayes Hill) 📍 *Painted Ladies overlook, east side of the park* The most photographed view in San Francisco. Victorian houses, the city skyline behind them, and on this day, costumed runners cresting the hill in the foreground. 🟠 **11:00–11:30am · The Panhandle** (Fell & Baker entrance) 📍 *By the playground at the east end* The slim green corridor that leads into Golden Gate Park — old trees, wide paths, a glimpse of the Haight just a block away. 🟠 **11:45am–12:15pm · Conservatory of Flowers** 📍 *Front lawn, facing JFK Drive* The Victorian glass palace from 1879, glowing white in the middle of Golden Gate Park. 🟠 **12:30–1:00pm · Spreckels Lake** 📍 *By the model boat dock* Quiet lake where locals sail miniature boats on weekends. The bison paddock is a few steps away. 🟠 **1:00pm onward · Ocean Beach / Beach Chalet** (Great Highway) 📍 *Front entrance of Beach Chalet, facing the highway* Where the city meets the Pacific. Finish line festival, beer garden, lunch with a view of the breakers. *** **Why this walk** Most people will never see all of these places in one day. They live in different neighborhoods, different microclimates, different worlds. The Bay to Breakers route stitches them together — and on parade day, the city gives you permission to walk straight through. Come for the architecture. Come for the costumes. Come for the people. *** **How it works** * **Show up at any station.** All seven, just one, or whatever fits your day. * **Lost the group?** Each station has a specific spot listed above — walk straight there. We'll also share our live location in WhatsApp if we've drifted. * **Walk with us between stations**, or meet us at the next one. * **Bring a friend.** Bring a stranger. Public space, public spectacle. * **Need to leave?** Muni runs along most of the route. Easy bail-out. The walk between stations is short — most legs are 15–30 minutes — and almost entirely flat after Hayes Hill. Comfortable shoes recommended; rain coat if the fog is in. *** **Spotting us** Host will be wearing a **Red Oktoberfest "Volunteer" T-shirt**. We will pass out name tags. So you will see a group of people with name tags passing by. See you on the route. **[TownFlame](http://www.townflame.org/): Community & Connections.** **Liability Waiver:** Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. By attending, participants acknowledge that photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken during events, and grant TownFlame the right to use such media for promotional and marketing purposes, in any format or platform, without further consent or compensation.

Diamond Heights Median Project Cleanup

Meet in front of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church ([101 Gold Mine Dr](https://www.google.com/maps/place/St.+Aidan%E2%80%99s+Episcopal+Church/@37.743334,-122.4376793,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x9780d268ff6b75ba?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwit-433-eb4AhUiJUQIHWknD5oQ_BJ6BAhPEAU "https://www.google.com/maps/place/St.+Aidan%E2%80%99s+Episcopal+Church/@37.743334,-122.4376793,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x9780d268ff6b75ba?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwit-433-eb4AhUiJUQIHWknD5oQ_BJ6BAhPEAU")). Then, cleaning will occur from 9:00am to 12:00pm. All supplies provided. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/755642/) page, or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

Bay Area Singles Relational Lab - Facilitated Connection Experience

Tired of dating apps or surface-level social events? This is different. Relational Labs is a guided connection experience for singles who want more honest, playful, emotionally intelligent interaction — without performance, pressure, or endless small talk. This is not speed dating. Not networking. Not “pitch yourself to strangers.” It’s a facilitated relational container rooted in psychology, emotional intelligence, attachment work, social dynamics, nervous system awareness, and real-world human connection — made practical enough that you can actually live it instead of reading another 50 books about it. ## What happens • A 2-hour guided online relational experience • Real-time connection exercises designed to create authentic interaction • A format that adapts in real time to whoever is present • Optional participant-led in-person continuation afterward • WhatsApp connection thread after the session ## This may be for you if: • You’re tired of shallow or repetitive social spaces • You want deeper connection without forced intimacy • You enjoy personal growth, psychology, communication, or relational work • You’re open to meeting people in a more intentional way ## Important This experience runs with whoever is present and takes its own shape each time. Sometimes expansive. Sometimes intimate. Both are the real thing. Booking happens through our website. 👉 Reserve your spot: [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join) Optional in-person continuation: same day or within 48 hours depending on the city Most people come alone. People often leave surprised by how quickly strangers can feel human, warm, honest, and real. Sometimes awkwardness turns into ease. Sometimes curiosity turns into chemistry. Sometimes people simply remember what it feels like to actually connect again.

Outdoor Movie Night & Speed-Friending (Jurassic Park)

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/mSuyIJicZhNFITA3ADX6 **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Warm evening air, the smell of buttery popcorn, and a glowing outdoor screen calling your name — this is the kind of night summers are made for. Spend an hour in quick one-on-one rounds, then gather your favorite matches to claim the perfect grassy spot for a nostalgic screening of Jurassic Park under the stars. Get ready for an hour of effortless, one-on-one conversations with fellow film lovers, all seamlessly paired up by the app so you always know exactly who you are talking to next. Swap favorite movie moments, childhood classics, and go-to theater spots — then watch it all turn into something real. After the rounds, the night opens up. Reconnect with your favorite people, form your crew, and wander over together to find your spot in the grass. Blankets down, snacks out, drinks in hand — this is where the magic kicks in. It's one shared plan, one summer night to remember, and everyone heading into it together. Just real conversation that turns into a real plan — with people you already vibe with. By the time the iconic Jurassic Park theme song begins, you've got friends to share the popcorn and the experience with. Maybe this becomes your go-to movie squad. Maybe it's just a great evening you'll remember. Either way, you're rolling with a crew. Agenda 7:00PM - Check-In Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone. 7:15PM - 8:15PM - One-on-One Rounds Our app pairs you for focused conversations. Meet fellow movie buffs, trade recommendations, and discover who shares your love for iconic films and cozy theater nights. 8:15PM+ - Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and head over together to claim your spot on the grass. Movie starts at 8:30PM! Don't forget to bring a blanket, your favorite snacks to share, and anything else you might need for a relaxing night under the stars. Don't just collect contacts. Actually watch a movie with new people and see if this becomes your regular crew for attending other outdoor screenings or new theater releases together. Want to stay in touch with someone? Use the app - it lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number. Here's a few recommendations: Duboce Park Upper Lawn - This is the central gathering spot where the massive screen is typically set up for movie nights under the stars. Duboce Park Cafe - A cozy neighborhood staple just across the street, perfect for warm drinks and fresh-made sandwiches. Palmyra - Known for its exceptional Mediterranean takeout, this local favorite provides delicious falafel and wraps that are easy to enjoy while sitting on a blanket. Beit Rima - This highly-rated spot offers incredible Arabic comfort food and sharing plates that are ideal for a group picnic during the film. Bi-Rite Market - A short walk away on Divisadero, this legendary market is the ultimate destination for premium snacks and famous small-batch ice cream. The Little Chihuahua - This popular Mexican eatery serves high-quality burritos and tacos that are conveniently packaged for a mess-free meal on the grass. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/mSuyIJicZhNFITA3ADX6 **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Men's Group Meeting - Real Men, Real Visibility, Connection and Growth

Bollywood Nights - Salesforce Park - Free

**Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park 🎉** Join Rang De Bollywood for some high-energy, outdoor, bollywood fun! This event is sure to leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement after every session. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! 🎁 Free to attend – just bring your joy, your people, and your dancing feet! 🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️Register for free so we can prepare at rang.eventbrite.com 🕔 5:30 – 7:00 PM – we’ll start with a beginner friendly dance lesson, followed by an open dance party! 💫 This is a repeating event, happening every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, May through October and you can register for as many dates as you like. Register now: [rang.eventbrite.com](http://rang.eventbrite.com) **About Rang De Bollywood** Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, our energetic, charismatic, and fun dance instructors-performers-entertainers, Manpreet (Certified in Indian Folk by India's Best and also an author) and Amit (percussionist, actor, dancer), have spread Indian dance music and moves across the length and breadth of India, USA, and Europe. Their recent performances were at National Center of Performing Arts in Mumbai and Herbst Theater in San Francisco. **Important Notes:** * Enter through transit center building and take the elevator to rooftop. We will be close to the elevator. * No solicitors allowed. * Classes might be video taped for marketing purposes. * All choreographies are Copyrighted and Original Works of Manpreet Komal/Rang De Bollywood. *"I recently had the pleasure of attending Manpreet’s Bollywood dance class, and I must say, it was an absolute blast! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, this class caters to everyone's skill level. The highlight of the class was undoubtedly her teaching style. With a knack for breaking down complex steps into manageable chunks, even the most intricate routines felt attainable. The pacing was just right, ensuring that beginners didn't feel overwhelmed while keeping experts engaged. Highly recommend!" — Kavneet Bindra* **We can't wait to dance together, see you soon!**

SingleMingle for 50+

Tiki Treats

Join us for our first meeting to chat and enjoy snacks and drinks!