Budget Friendly Events San Francisco

**SALE on PRIVATE LESSONS:** **Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha or West Coast Swing!** Want to become a great dancer, **fast?** Private Lessons is the key....You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll become a great dancer. Full 1-hour lessons for up to 2 people. **Wedding Dance Lessons** also available! Rates: 10 Privates: was $750 - NOW $600! 5 Privates: was $400 - NOW $350! 3 Privates: was $250 - NOW $225! 1 Private: was $100 - NOW $80! Purchase On-Line at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/407760802537](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/407760802537) **To Inquire or for more details:** Call: 415-505-3536 or Email: tomaj@salsawithtomaj.com Location: Emeryville or your home ( additional travel fee may apply)

From TGSF - Transgender San Francisco

TGSF - End of Month Get-Together - In Person

Fri, Oct 30, 2:00 AM

From EAST BAY SALSA DANCE EVENTS

**Welcome** *ALL* trans, non-binary, gnc (Gender non-confirming), intersex, people sincerely questioning a transgender path, other friendly queers, and allies! TGSF gets together in person, at least once a month, generally on the last Thursday of the month. This is our **HALLOWEEN** meeting. Feel free to wear anything that makes you feel good (please be sure it's legal :) This is our monthly **in person** event! When we get together, feel free to continue to wear masks, and if that’s part of the rules at the time, then we’ll all wear them! **Our "NEW VENUE"!** We will meet at **Taqueria San Jose,** which is the name of our old venue, but they moved across the street! So, same time, same name, but now at 2839 Mission St, across Mission Street, from Taqueria Los Altos. - Sorry for any confusion. It's good to buy food here to support them, but **food is optional**. (Meat will undoubtedly be eaten by someone at the restaurant. If you'd like to help organize vegan, or non-food events, please contact TGSF via \*[TGSF.org@proton.me*](http://TGSF.org@proton.me*) !) TGSF usually has an End of Month dinner/gathering on the **last Thursday of each month**, except: * **March**, we attend **TDoV** (Transgender Day of Visibility) - [http://TDoV.org/](http://TDoV.org/) * **June**, we attend **Trans March** - [http://TransMarch.org/](http://TransMarch.org/) \- You really must experience this event\! * **November 20**, we attend **TDoR** (Transgender Day of Remembrance) - [http://TDoRSF.org/](http://TDoRSF.org/) * **December**, we'll meet before the traditional winter holidays – **Details to be announced.** * (If another trans/gnc-related event is important to support, it will be substituted for that month's gathering.) We try to keep the Meetup [http://www.meetup.com/TGSF-Transgender-San-Francisco/](http://www.meetup.com/TGSF-Transgender-San-Francisco/) , but **we need volunteers to do Social Media!** Our Facebook and other Social Media haven't been updated in years. (Yes, **the website, TGSF.org, is still dead**. Eden hopes to have some ideas on how to fix it "soon".) ***Volunteers are always needed!*** We need people to: organize gatherings; to answer the phone messages and emails; for outreach to organizations and media; to organize and carry-out "mutual aid"; etc. Please do NOT use the Meetup, Facebook, or other sites to contact TGSF! Those methods may not be checked for months at a time, if ever. *The best (only realistic) way to contact us is through email, info@TGSF.org .*

8 attendees

SALE on INSTRUCTIONAL DVD's - 50% OFF - Learn to dance in your own home!

Sun, Oct 25, 5:00 PM

**SALE! 50% OFF on INSTRUCTIONAL DVD's!** As a Member of this Meetup Group, you can buy Instructional DVD's at **50% OFF** in 4 Levels of Salsa, **Ladies Styling**, Latin Motion, Merengue and Cha Cha Cha! **Regularly $20/DVD, you can buy them for just $10 each!** LEARN to dance in the comfort of your own home! **TOP-Selling DVD's by Master Teachers Tomaj Trenda and Shahla Fisher!** **TO GET THE DISCOUNT**, just **email us** at: tomaj@SalsawithTomaj.com **[http://www.SalsawithTomaj.com](http://www.SalsawithTomaj.com)**

From Together: Date & Friends (Singles only)

Singles Pet Costume Competition! (San Francisco)

Sun, Oct 25, 5:30 PM

**\*\*Everyone's contribution will go towards 1st & 2nd prize. 1st and 2nd place will get a prize!!\*\***. $10 fee required Show off your pet's wildest or cutest costume and compete for a crown in this fun and furry showdown! Please make sure your animal is friendly towards others. ## Singles Pet Costume Competition! Get ready to unleash some serious cuteness and creativity at this Singles Pet Costume Competition! Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly single friends to strut their stuff in the most adorable and hilarious costumes. This event will be over at Dolores Park. It’s an in-person gathering where pets and their humans can share laughs, make new friends, and maybe even snag a prize for best-dressed pet!

From NorCal World Schoolers. Be a student of life & living !!

Financial Planning Day: Financial Workshops and More

Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 PM

4.6

A full day of expert advice on managing your finances and planning for the future. Get free, objective, no-strings-attached one-on-one counseling from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER**®** professionals and attend financial workshops throughout the day. All financial workshops will take place in the Koret Auditorium. Select workshops will also be livestreamed on Zoom. **This is a hybrid event. Registration is required for Zoom attendance. In-person attendance does not require registration; seats available first come, first served.** Topics this year include investing, income tax updates, property tax and intergenerational transfers, resources to strengthen your financial skills and an empowering approach to budgeting. Register for individual workshops using the calendar links below. Secure your spot with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® using the blue "Register" button or [by clicking here!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-bay-area-financial-planning-day-tickets-1987709133526) Registration for one-on-one counseling closes at midnight on Thursday, October 22. Walk-ins are welcome, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive a slot. **One-on-one counseling is available in person at the Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room, Main Library.** Workshop Schedule: \| **Diving Into Investments** 10:15–11:45 a.m. [Register to join via Zoom](https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O07HUlOKS7OqPhXekU_BIQ) Learn about asset allocation, the behavioral habits that make or break returns, stocks vs. bonds, and where alternatives like REITs, commodities, and crypto fit — if at all — in a well-built plan. Whether you're building your first portfolio or fine-tuning a lifetime of investments, hear three Certified Financial Planners have a candid conversation on what actually works. | Panelists: **Jenny Coffey Smith, MSAPF, CFP®, Cynthia Flannigan, CFP®, Deirdre Hegarty, CFP® and Tim Connolly, CFP ® (Moderator)** | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Property Tax Basics and Intergenerational Transfers** | 11:55 a.m.–12:35 p.m. In person only Explore property tax topics, changes in State law, and how the Office of the Assessor-Recorder serves you, whether you're a homeowner or not. Presenter: **San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres** \| \| **Tax Update** 12:45–2:15 p.m. [Register to join via Zoom](https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bVtbx5RQS4Wr6U6fUrG4gw) Tax laws keep changing and being refined. Learn about the latest trends and topics in taxes. Presenter: **Larry Pon, CPA/PFS, CFP®, EA, USTCP, AEP** \| \| **Economic Justice Programming from the SF Treasurer’s Office** 2:25–3:05 p.m. In person only The Economic Justice Center is an initiative of the SF Treasurer’s Office dedicated to advancing economic justice and financial inclusion for all San Franciscans. Learn about the Office’s free programming, including Kindergarten to College, SF Financial Counseling, StopScamsSF, and the Fine and Fee Discounts. Presenter: **Mandy Ngu, Community Engagement Specialist** \| \| **The Misunderstood B-word: Budgeting** 3:15–4:45 p.m. [Register to join via Zoom](https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5xThGXpLQpaI6x9GaENRAA) Budgeting has a reputation problem. People hear that b-word and think "no more fun!" But we’re going to flip that script and make “cents” of it all. Learn the foundations for building a budget, tips on organizing your money, and see how this often misunderstood b-word can actually empower you to fund what truly matters (including those fun things!). Presenter: **Serene Lau** \|

10 attendees

LGBTQ+ Singles PotLuck

Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM

From East Bay Together: Date & Friends (LGBTQ+ Singles only)

Bring your favorite dish and meet awesome LGBTQ+ singles for a great potluck hangout and good vibes. ## LGBTQ+ Singles PotLuck A small fee is required due to paying a reservation fee to reserve tables. Please make sure to pay a week before. **Venue:** Cragmont Rock Park Join us for the **LGBTQ+ Singles PotLuck**, an in-person gathering designed to bring together LGBTQ+ singles for a friendly and inclusive social experience. Everyone must bring one item. I will make a list. This event will take place at the scenic **Cragmont Rock Park in Berkeley**, providing a welcoming outdoor environment to connect and share.

2 attendees

Dinner: Californios (Table for 4. Deposit required)

Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 AM

From San Francisco Foodies

From San Francisco Foodies

[Californios](https://www.californiossf.com/) is the only two Michelin starred Mexican Restaurant in the United states. Come join us experiencing chef/owner Val Cantu's singular approach to fine dining. Cantu and his team take great care to explore the full breadth of Mexican cuisine using local ingredients at the highest professional level resulting in creations like squab tacos in sourdough tortillas. We are expecting to try the Tasting Menu Bar Experience (exclusive highly personalized vibe) with Chef at $450 pp (+ tax and service = $586.58). Dietary restrictions are accommodated as best as possible. Add ons are possible at the time of seating. **Administrative** Deposit of $488.82pp is required. No refunds. Extras including non alcoholic pairing ($95), Mezcal Flight ($150), other alcoholic pairing ($225) are possible. Extras and addons will increase your portion of the bill. Minus your deposit, please be prepared to pay your extras with cash, Zelle, or ApplePay. **Taxes and Fees** There is a 20% service charge and SF restaurant tax of 10.35% (for a total of 30.35%). **This balance minus deposit will be collected after the dinner.** **Parking and Transportation** MUNI: 12, 27 (Folsom St & 11th St), 9, 9R, 90 (11th St & Harrison St) BART: Civic Center Station (9th @ Market), walk 13m Rideshare (Uber & Lyft) are always viable options Lot: [Costco Garage Lot #28](https://impark.myparkingworld.com/Pages/Lots/Lot_Details.aspx?bnum=27&lnum=28&app=2) (paid to Impark if car stays after 8:30pm weekdays)

4 attendees

FREE Mushroom Class: "Can I Eat That?"

Thu, Oct 15, 1:00 AM

From Bay Area Foragers

4.9

FREE Mushroom Classes: "Can I eat that?" Learn edible & toxic species with Carrie Staller * 10/14 - Benicia Library - 6pm * 10/17 - Larkspur Library - 11am * 10/20 - Mill Valley Library - 6pm No Registration Needed! **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

4 attendees

Tapas, Spanish Cuisine @ Abrazo

Sun, Oct 18, 12:45 AM

From San Francisco Dance Enthusiasts

Join me for Spanish style tapas @ [Abrazo](https://www.abrazosf.com/). Featuring classic menu items like gambas, charred octopus, & patatas bravas inspired by the flavors of the Mediterrean and California. Some plates may be served to share, cost of food will be divided accordingly. Individual entrees will be not be shared. Courtesy of Google AI Overview: Abrazo is a cozy, elegant Spanish-Californian neighborhood restaurant located at 2000 Hyde Street in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco; Established by executive chef Michael Pawlik and co-owner Amanda Banks Barker. **Standard Etiquette for meetup RSVPing:** Reservation is guaranteed with CC. **Change "going, not going"** even on Waitlist before Wednesday, October 14, 10PM. Before RSVPing please check your schedule, if you are sure you can attend, will manage your attendance, and will check comments and DMs for updates-this includes WAITLIST attendees **THEN** RSVP. **Calculation of Bill:** Please expect to pay at least $$$ per person. Each Person is responsible for their food+ individual drink. Individual cost is derived by taking raw amount x 1.3_(tax+fees+tips). Organizer will manage **one singular bill and form of payment** for the check. Please be prepared to pay the organizer by Cash, Venmo, AppleCash, even Zelle. Transportation: Located at 2000 Hyde. Street parking available, read signs. Muni: PH (Cable Car): 45 Lyon & Greenwich Bus: 49 Van Ness (10 minute walk from Union stop).

6 attendees

Bachata Dance Classes w/ Henry

Thu, Oct 15, 2:30 AM

4.5

Location: ALLEGRO, 12012 San Pablo Ave (cross st - Key Street), Richmond, CA (Park at the Grocery lot) Beginners - 730pm $15-$25 at the door

From San Francisco Foodies

Dinner at Nopa: Table for 6 ($25 Deposit)

Thu, Oct 29, 12:30 AM

From Lets Go to the Movies and More

(Event description written with the help of AI) **Nopa** is a staple of San Francisco’s dining scene, located on the corner of Divisadero and Hayes Streets in the North of Panhandle neighborhood. Known for pioneered farm-to-table dining and vibrant late-night hospitality, it serves thoughtful Californian-Mediterranean cuisine made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. **Chefs & Culinary Ethos** * Chef & Founder: Chef Laurence Jossel co-founded the restaurant in 2006 (along with partners Jeff Hanak and Allyson Jossel) and continues to lead the kitchen. His background includes years at iconic Bay Area kitchens like La Folie, Gary Danko at the Ritz-Carlton, and Kokkari. * Farm-to-Table Focus: Jossel and his culinary team build daily menus around fresh produce picked directly from local Bay Area farmers' markets. * In-House Program: The kitchen emphasizes zero-waste cooking, nose-to-tail whole butchery, and in-house preservation, smoking, and wood-fire techniques. The atmosphere is energetic, social, and warm, making it popular for everything from casual neighborhood gatherings to late-night dinners. The [menus](https://www.nopasf.com/menus) change daily, but include several regular standout dishes: * Nopa Cheeseburger: A San Francisco favorite made from house-ground beef served on a toasted brioche bun with pickled onions, aioli, and hand-cut fries. * Thick-Cut Pork Chop: Consistently praised for being extraordinarily tender and juicy, cooked over live wood fire and paired with seasonal stone fruit or produce. * Ya-ya’s Fried Chicken: The dish features fresh chicken that is buttermilk-brined, Moroccan-spiced, and double-dredged before being fried until extra crispy. **Costs** Small plate starters range from $14-24, and entrees range from $29-45. Food and drinks will be the responsibility of the person(s) who ordered them. No separate checks. Please be prepared to split the check at the event and pay via cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Apple Cash. I will collect the $25 deposit about a week before the event. If you attend the event, the deposit will be deducted from the amount you owe for your meal. Please stay on top of your notifications and messages in Meetup so you don’t miss out on essential communications. **Taxes and Fees** Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%). The restaurant charges a mandate of 6% and a mandatory gratuity of 20% for large parties. **Parking and Transportation** Muni 24 to Divisidero & Hayes; 6 to Hayes & Divisidero Limited street parking

6 attendees

Classic Steakhouse Dinner @ Harris' SF

Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 AM

4.9

## Details I love Harris' It is legendary steakhouse. They are known for steaks but a favorite (for me) on the menu is their prime rib dinner. Accompanied by TWO sides IMHO rivals that of HOPR. [Harris'](https://www.harrisrestaurant.com/) is a place where the who's who in SF dine. The soft lighting, brown and evergreen interior is classic steakhouse vibe and welcomiing ambiance for celebration. **(From Website) Harris' Steakhouse** *Harris' Steakhouse* was opened by late Broadway actress *Ann Lee Harris* and her husband *Jack Harris* who also owned *Harris Ranch* in *Coalinga*. Current chef and owner *Mike Buhagiar* has been on board since the beginning becoming sole owner in 2018. *Harris' Steakhouse* is a constant on various *Best of San Francisco Steakhouses* listings. *Harris' Steakhouse's* quality food, service and their and dedication to San Francisco has continually evolved, showing their legendary restauranteering craft. **Administrative Trivia** This is a closed RSVP event. Table time is LIMITED, full party required to be seated. Pleasebe on time for group to be seated for this event. Dinner pricing is listed as about $50-$125 per person, full bar is available. Please expect to pay $150 total (meal, a beverage, tax, tip, SF mandate)-raw cost X 1.35=total. Each attendee is responsible for their own orders and costs. Separate checks may not be possible, one final bill will be calculated for individual costs accordingly. **Parking and Transportation** Valet Parking is available ($19). Limited street parking is available on Van Ness and Pacific. Muni 27 and 49 drop off close by, check [511 Muni](https://511.org/) for directions.

7 attendees

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