Bonding Activities San Francisco

Lawn Bocce & Treat Potluck

Join us at the Crolls Garden Picnic Area for a treat potluck and some lawn bocce ball! It's an easy game to pick up, so don't worry if you haven't played before. Hope to see you there!

Native plant habitat restoration at Grandview Park

Please join us this week as we continue work at the amazing, scenic, (and windy) Grandview Park! We've made great progress with restoring swaths of the hillside for native plants and we look forward to reclaiming even more territory. \*\*[Here ](https://www.foundsf.org/index.php?title=Grandview_Park)\*\*is a fascinating local San Francisco history article about this week's location: Grandview Park. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific while helping preserve this dune plant community. **Meet at the stairs on Noriega Street near 748 Noriega St.** **Please register with SF Rec and Park [here](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi00000AKC2T)**[ ](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi00000AKC2T)if you are not yet a regular Wednesday CNPS volunteer. SF Rec & Park will provide gloves and tools (or bring your own if you prefer). Wear long pants and closed toed shoes. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen. Questions? Contact Cathy Lewis at [cathyyerbabuena@gmail.com](cathyyerbabuena@gmail.com)

SAN FRANCISCO Cuddles - A Bit of Consent Workshop at HeartLab! Aug 19, 2026

**Wednesday, August 19th - A Bit of Consent Workshop: Understanding Pleasure** Sign up **on Eventbrite only** \- to join our Consent Workshop\! Due to COVID-19, you must be fully vaccinated and boosted in order to [attend the event.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-bit-of-consent-workshop-understanding-pleasure-wed-aug-19th-tickets-1990461137845?aff=ebdsoporgprofile?aff=ebcpmu) RSVPing here DOES NOT guarantee a spot - make sure to REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE. All other details can be found on [Eventbrite.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-bit-of-consent-workshop-understanding-pleasure-wed-aug-19th-tickets-1990461137845?aff=ebdsoporgprofile?aff=ebcpmu) [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-bit-of-consent-workshop-understanding-pleasure-wed-aug-19th-tickets-1990461137845?aff=ebdsoporgprofile?aff=ebcpmu](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-bit-of-consent-workshop-understanding-pleasure-wed-aug-19th-tickets-1990461137845?aff=ebdsoporgprofile?aff=ebcpmu) **What is A Bit of Consent Workshop?** This workshop is intended for people who want to advance their understanding and practice of consent in relation to touch. These events are for everyone, from Cuddle Party veterans looking to learn new skills and tools to those with very little knowledge of consent concepts! To help facilitate this, we’ve broken down some essential consent ideas into a series of bite-sized, rotating, standalone workshop - so you can get a taste of just A Bit of Consent! **This month’s workshop will focus on: Understanding pleasure!** Participants will explore the pleasure gained from touch, and what factors play roles in how we experience pleasure in different ways. The exercises and concepts discussed will provide a framework for participants to better engage with their own unique experiences of pleasure. More details are in the [Eventbrite.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-bit-of-consent-workshop-understanding-pleasure-wed-aug-19th-tickets-1990461137845?aff=ebdsoporgprofile?aff=ebcpmu)

Meetup: ALL THE DOGS ARE FREE! Celebration of Ridglan Farms Shutting Down

Ridglan Farms is finally shutting down and by the date of this Meetup the last \~150 beagles will have left their cages to begin their new lives! This historic win for animals follows nearly 10 years of activism, dedication, and hard work by numerous individuals and organizations! In 2017 Direct Action Everywhere investigated and exposed for the first time what Ridglan was doing to dogs. Over the years, various local organizations like Dane4Dogs formed in Wisconsin to fight for the Ridglan dogs and other national groups like the Animal Activist Legal Defense Project and Big Dog Ranch Rescue joined our efforts. People once laughed at the idea that we would ever save the Ridglan dogs, but now they will all be safe, happy and free. Let's celebrate! Come hang out with some of the Ridglan rescues, enjoy vegan cake, and hear from Zoe Rosenberg about the history of this campaign. Fresh coffee, tea, and a delicious plant-based brunch will be provided at the Meetup as well! **Where:** Berkeley Animal Rights Center West (2414 6th St, Berkeley) **When:** Saturday, August 22nd 11am-12:30pm **What:** Community hangout and presentation \- 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\. \- Dogs that like other dogs are welcome at this event\! \- 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](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fmeetupzoom%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7XSfInQn6f2rrRQ_QR1aS5UCdpytoXYrZyxF10qjtkBPQelsdvOgzvmHmSow_aem_BQtnrCuN44HrmVxJWeyCMw&h=AUCkhd8RYXAM50J7I4uJCzh4v6G2EV_exVMYUZXSjoji-TaMr99s-SqkGkD2qFsY8y16UVgaYeY6Q9h1Jvljrs7iL7nXIMOXAbddGZz2NJ-qoBZWkjT299qOesuQaPo-uREMoIp9Fmgt1J2T-Dqxh0UuPg1oTKEN&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBeQKoVcIXREEgpSqAtlXLBJerG5FZI381NYnoQ4k71ASVatycg7s0DocKDnW90VXDhznYhA6_EGljTLjs22yv-NF3LxEsOhZ2yNlrKA6T6USrSxZ27uZ78kdxJZQj61wxG1lBJwuRTZGbY0LIuszCzMHiYXXR5-h4) Every Saturday at 11am we have Meetups for everyone and anyone who cares about animals and making the world a better place! Learn more about our values here: [dxe.io/values](http://dxe.io/values?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4zTaOrMl1HN0KejTILWu0einVBT8_5_rZpXo0hOlgCi5A00D0_84rRVCogFg_aem_JeWLv62tRvcZVTXTAYjBgw) \-\-\- 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](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4_3d4-Zhc8yeKD3xO0VVVzcpanobCxNgW_ghP7mIN6IQx1EvL18Wxk9wkV3A_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw&h=AUCGRvkoukn852YKP_rBnleeWxomyBM0MjqbLsqOQ0VhmoaHPMxAL0PLj9hpGMeXevb9MNvdQrFN3vkh5982WfgPmD_acWL7VrltTSSRFYfx_xHTsa36FHXLqXIHU4s-AG1bwHhbybp2kFW39vsTdxwPmHJ-CmAr&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBeQKoVcIXREEgpSqAtlXLBJerG5FZI381NYnoQ4k71ASVatycg7s0DocKDnW90VXDhznYhA6_EGljTLjs22yv-NF3LxEsOhZ2yNlrKA6T6USrSxZ27uZ78kdxJZQj61wxG1lBJwuRTZGbY0LIuszCzMHiYXXR5-h4) To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here [dxe.io/handbook](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fhandbook%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExenhTSjRYbU1sZmVhUm5LbnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7qfIIZn059_gYez3wsvXDXCoNlCEI0fydHZU1Tm5_4UJfsznOqWgSzFFL-Sg_aem_UwrgQVI3t4spllfQDETNQA&h=AUDb7OSoMdzu9Y6pThdKXhgE5LBb1NAJT88NNczBprRk9eKT62M4Hvb9BP5ypAAz9gtSYY3l9xvbQd4OpobVwMAjHDXvq_lOpwO6GTVkWdbTVLrk38sKbGlF9LZqpyW0PcqwJ1xTOTf2E6F3_X-57vtHq3h0VeT2&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBeQKoVcIXREEgpSqAtlXLBJerG5FZI381NYnoQ4k71ASVatycg7s0DocKDnW90VXDhznYhA6_EGljTLjs22yv-NF3LxEsOhZ2yNlrKA6T6USrSxZ27uZ78kdxJZQj61wxG1lBJwuRTZGbY0LIuszCzMHiYXXR5-h4) If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail sfbay@directactioneverywhere.com

Blankets, Popcorn, & a Movie After Sunset | 20s & 30s

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/GGfSielza1Xhz80HMU5j **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** It happens once a month!!! Grab a cozy sweater and join me for an evening under the stars at Sundown Cinema's screening of The Parent Trap. We'll spend the first hour or so doing quick 1-1 chats to get to know each other, and then we'll break into small groups to claim our patch of grass for the film. After those rounds, you'll pick the folks you clicked with the most. We'll match you up into smaller squads of four to six, and from there, you'll grab a spot on the lawn together to watch the movie. By the time the movie starts, you're sitting with a crew of new friends to share blankets, popcorn, and favorite nostalgic scenes. Whether this bunch becomes your regular outdoor cinema squad or just great company for tonight's feature presentation, it's going to be a really fun night. The Plan: - 7:00PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 7:05PM - 8:25PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your favorite nostalgic movie memories, film recommendations, and outdoor spots. - 8:25PM+: Form Groups & find a spot on the lawn together to watch the movie. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and find a spot on the lawn together to watch the movie — your group leaves together tonight. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/GGfSielza1Xhz80HMU5j **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

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=13625#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13625#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=13625#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13625#tix)

Bay Area Singles Relational Lab - Facilitated Connection Experience

# Tired of dating apps culture and surface-level? This is different. And people often leave surprised by how quickly strangers can feel human, warm, honest, and real again. Free to RSVP, 👉 $59 to confirm your spot [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/stayconnected](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join) 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.

SAN FRANCISCO Cuddles - Cuddle Party at HeartLab! Aug 15th, 2026

**Saturday August 15th - Cuddle Party at HeartLab!** Sign up **[on Eventbrite only](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-cuddles-cuddle-party-at-heartlab-sat-aug-15th-tickets-1989182645841?aff=ebdsoporgprofile?aff=ebcpmu)** \- to join our Cuddle Party\! Due to COVID-19, you must be fully vaccinated and boosted in order to [attend the event.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-cuddles-cuddle-party-at-heartlab-sat-aug-15th-tickets-1989182645841?aff=ebdsoporgprofile?aff=ebcpmu) RSVPing here DOES NOT guarantee a spot - make sure to REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE. All other details can be found on [Eventbrite.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-cuddles-cuddle-party-at-heartlab-sat-aug-15th-tickets-1989182645841?aff=ebdsoporgprofile?aff=ebcpmu) [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-cuddles-cuddle-party-at-heartlab-sat-aug-15th-tickets-1989182645841?aff=ebdsoporgprofile?aff=ebcpmu](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-cuddles-cuddle-party-at-heartlab-sat-aug-15th-tickets-1989182645841?aff=ebdsoporgprofile?aff=ebcpmu) **What is a Cuddle Party?** Cuddle Party is a 3-4 hour workshop experience where participants engage in communication exercises, explore touch in a non-sexual space, experience personal exploration and intimacy, and have fun with like minded people. More details are in the [Eventbrite.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-cuddles-cuddle-party-at-heartlab-sat-aug-15th-tickets-1989182645841?aff=ebdsoporgprofile?aff=ebcpmu)

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

Moving Through vs. Bypassing Emotions Session

Hi everyone, I hosted 2 previous intimate sessions where I gathered those interested in introspective work together. We shared more about our life experiences, collaborated with each other through deep listening and reflective sharings, and built a really beautiful, wholesome hour to connecting. Excuse all the words. I want to have this kind of continuity by hosting a kind of event/session where strangers come together with whatever they’re going through (good, bad, everything in between) and practice being open in a space that feels safe. The topic of this session will be about the practice of moving through and processing our emotions, especially the more difficult ones. Often times, there are distractions we can redirect our attention to which can be helpful. However, it can be a form of bypassing. We’ll share and explore more of what it looks like to move through them in a way that feels most healthy and helpful to us individually. Being in a group/community setting allows us to share and connect in a more authentic and deep way. I capped the group to 5/6 people because a small group would be more conducive to that sense of inclusiveness. The location will be finalized once I get confirmation of the attendees who will come. And we’ll find a location that’s convenient for everyone involved. The location will be in a nature setting. Please feel free to leave a comment or message me if you have any questions. Previous events I hosted similar to this: [Gratitude Session](https://meetu.ps/e/QbT9C/12NwFZ/i) and [“What gives us energy” Session](https://meetu.ps/e/Qc9Rt/12NwFZ/i) [Image Credit](https://www.instagram.com/p/DbAm4irjf6o/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==)

Art in the Afternoon: Treasures of the Pharaohs at the De Young Museum