Civic Groups San Francisco

OpenOakland - Civic Tech for the Community

Join us for the monthly OpenOakland meetup. This event will bring together professionals, enthusiasts, and experts passionate about utilizing data to drive positive change in Oakland. **Pizza will be served!** Meeting will include: * Discussion of our Democracy Dollars project. **Our projects need more than software developers! If you are interested in design, project management, user testing,** **domain research or just want to get involved, please join us.** Current active projects include: **EVOAK** **Open Disclosure** **Democracy Dollars** **Brightwayz**

Homoto joins Sacramento GSR (Gay Sport Bike Riders) for lunch/ride

Trivia at Dog Haus

It's our first time here. Get a hot dog, answer a few questions. Should be fun. Trivia starts at 7:00, please be a bit early to save tables.

Visio Divina -free Visual Meditation with Divine Feminine images

On the second Sunday of each month from 12-1:00 p.m. at herchurch, 678 Portola Dr. San Francisco, enjoy a free drop in meditative process. Visual Meditation (Visio Divina) at herchurch is a simple process of meditating with paintings of the divine feminine. The process can include journaling and asking for guidance. Katie Ketchum will be standing in the front doors of herchurch at noon to show you the downstairs Altar Art Gallery, or feel free to ask anyone for directions. The Visual Meditation is in silence and self-guided with instructions provided. You're welcome to come for any length you wish; this is a drop in hour, not a full one-hour meditation (unless you want it to be!)

Habitat restoration at McLaren Park- Mansell-Vistacion Lookout

**It's May for McLaren (Park)! McLaren Park is San Francisco's second largest park and is treasured for the biodiversity that remains intact here.** Our May habitat restoration workdays with SF Rec & Park will all focus on this amazing place where we'll contribute to conserving this biodiversity! As usual. please wear closed-toed shoes and dress in appropriate clothing for physical work. Everyone 14 years old and older is invited; anyone under 14 yo must be accompanied by a guardian. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please be punctual. This week's location is: **McLaren Park: Mansell-Vistacion Overlook** [Map:,](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ACVbKi2qdS4E8WVN6) Meet the parking lot at the corner of Mansell St & Visitacion Ave. San Francisco, CA 94134 Please sign up [here](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi000008ixUP) with SF Rec & Park. Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Visitacion Ave & Mansell St. For more information, Contact Cathy Lewis at (415) 297-5170 or [cathyYerbaBuena@gmail.com](mailto:cathyYerbaBuena@gmail.com)

Celebrate the 15th GAAD at SoFi

To mark the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD, we've teamed up with SoFi San Francisco to bring you an exclusive evening dedicated to accessibility in mobile and web development. Expect real talk, real code, and real pizza. This is an exclusively in-person event. **Talk 1:** Engineering Inclusion \| Flutter Accessibility by Hannah Jin\, Google We'll cover how the framework handles screen readers, high-contrast modes and dynamic text scaling across mobile, web and desktop. Learn about leveraging built-in widgets and the latest 2026 features. **Talk 2:** Accessibility by Design at SoFi by SoFi Design and Mobile Engineering Join the SoFi team as they share the behind-the-scenes story of launching a new, accessible-first, unified design system. We explore how the team 'shifted-left', showcasing features around dynamic font sizing, color contrast and others! **Accessibility @SoFi — Here's What's Going Down:** * 5:30 PM 🍻 Doors open — grab a slice and say hello * 6:00 PM 👋 Welcome from SoFi HQ * 6:10 PM 🤖 Hannah Jin (Google Flutter team) drops an awesome talk you won't want to miss * 7:00 PM 💡 A11Y at SoFi — a candid look at how SoFi builds with accessibility at its core * 7:30 PM ⚡ Lightning Talks — rapid-fire insights from folks in the room * 7:45 PM That's a wrap — until next time! **Address & Arrival Information:** SoFi 234 1st Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Note this is the main entrance and is NOT wheelchair accessible, however the accessible entrance we recommend is 246 1st Street. If anyone requires it, we will have SoFi security personnel assist at those entrances. **Access and Accommodations**: If you have access or accommodation needs, please advise us of any accommodation requests no later than Wednesday, May 13th, to allow us time to confirm accommodations.

Join us for habitat restoration at McLaren Park (Sunnydale)

**t's May for McLaren (Park)! McLaren Park is San Francisco's second largest park and is treasured for the biodiversity that remains intact here.** Our May habitat restoration workdays with SF Rec & Park will all focus on this amazing place where we'll contribute to conserving this biodiversity! As usual. please wear closed-toed shoes and dress in appropriate clothing for physical work. Everyone 14 years old and older is invited; anyone under 14 yo must be accompanied by a guardian. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please be punctual. This week's location is: **McLaren Park: Glen Eagles/Sunnydale Ave.** [Map:](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://maps.app.goo.gl/7UZYi2gncv5nUUuU7&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3UJD_CAKdDJCMJZvpBuYXv) 2100 Sunnydale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134 [Sign-up Link:](https://sfrpd.my.salesforce-sites.com/SFRPDJob?sShiftId=a09Pi000008iyYX) Meet at the parking lot outside of Glen Eagles Golf Course. Be mindful that this is a bus turnaround area so please park carefully. For more information, Contact Cathy Lewis at (415) 297-5170 or [cathyYerbaBuena@gmail.com](mailto:cathyYerbaBuena@gmail.com)

Start Your Saturday with Qigong 免费大雁功, 开始美好一天

**Start your Saturday with Qigong** Gentle movement. Mindful breathing. Restored balance. Join our **free weekly sessions** to improve focus, reduce stress, and boost energy. All levels are welcome—perfect for beginners and families! **When & Where** 📍 San Francisco Marina Branch Library – Outdoor Patio *(Between the library and the children’s playground)* 🚍 Short walk from Muni lines 30, 45, 22, 28, and 43 🚗 Free/permit parking at Marina Green Park (12-min walk) **What to Bring** ☀️ Sunscreen, hat, gloves for sun protection 🌧️ Sessions canceled if it rains **Featured on the SF Marina Branch Library calendar:** https://sfpl.org/locations/marina

Lake Merritt Clean Up at the Pittman Green

Help clean up Lake Merritt and get some exercise! We meet on Saturday morning at 9 am, once a month, to pick up trash around the Lake. Meet at the Pittman Green at the southern side of the lake at the intersection of Lakeshore Ave and 1st Ave at 9:00 am near the exercise equipment. Meet new friends, get some exercise and help keep Oakland beautiful. Trash pickers and trash bags provided. If you get there latter than 15 minutes after 9 am, just walk down Lakeshore Ave towards the southern end of lake merrit to join up with the group. We walk from the Pittman Green to the Bike/pedestrian bridge at the south end of Lake Merritt, across to the ampetheiter.

Build the Future: AI, Spatial & Android

The Google I/O After-Party for AI & Spatial Devs The I/O keynotes are over. Now, let’s build the future. Innovation is moving off the screen and into the room. Join GDG San Francisco and PICO for an exclusive post-Google I/O gathering designed for the builders who don’t just watch announcements - they implement them. This isn't just another meetup. It’s a high-energy bridge between Android’s ecosystem and the Spatial frontier. 🔥 The Highlights The I/O Download: A rapid-fire recap of the most important AI & Android updates from I/O ‘26. Zero to Spatial: See how Matt Belland (ByteDance) ports apps to PICO in minutes using Kotlin. The Pitch Pit: 40 minutes of high-intensity pitches. Show the room what you’re building and get direct, 1:1 feedback from PICO engineers. Elite Networking: Rub elbows with GDEs, PICO leads, and the Bay Area’s top AI/XR talent. ⏰ The Playbook 5:00 PM | Check-in & Connections * 5:20 PM | Opening Remarks – The vision for GDG SF x PICO. 5:30 PM | Keynote: The Post-I/O Landscape – Recap of 2026’s biggest shifts in AI + Spatial. 6:00 PM | Tech Deep Dive – Kotlin + PICO = Spatial. A masterclass in rapid porting. 6:40 PM | Builder Showcase – The best of the Bay Area pitches their vision. 7:20 PM | Open Networking – Deep conversations over drinks and demos. 🎯 Who’s in the room? If you are an Android/Kotlin dev curious about XR, an AI Engineer exploring GenAI in 3D spaces, or a Founder looking for your next technical edge—this is your cohort. 📍 The Venue Frontier Tower 995 Market St, San Francisco, CA ⚡️ Secure Your Spot Space is strictly limited. We are prioritizing active builders and developers for this session. Want the mic? If you have a project or idea you want to pitch during the Builder Showcase, indicate your interest in the registration form. Bring your builder mindset. Let's launch something. RSVP: https://luma.com/gmlinjkg Agenda --- Hosted By Riya Dashoriya, GDG Organizer Sako M, Platform engineer Sako M is a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience in the field of technology. He has worked with more than ten companies in six countries, and he holds three master's degrees in different countries. He is currently based in San Francisco, California, and he is focused on AI, DevOps, Security, Open Source and building SaaS products. Sako's passion for technology is evident in his work, and he is dedicated to using his skills and knowledge to generate value for all creatures in the world. He believes that as long as we give more than we take, the best is yet to come. Sako has founded two open source projects called JobHax and GOUP. Currently he works at company called Gladly, where he is a Sr. Software Engineer. Before his current role at Gladly, he worked as a DevOps | Infrastructure Security Lead at OpenGov Inc., where he managed highly available software as a service and built infrastructure for continuous integration, automated software releases, and infrastructure automation. He has also worked as a Software Engineer at NGINX, Inc., and as an Industrial Cyber Security Researcher at Fraunhofer IOSB-INA. Throughout his career, Sako has honed his skills in areas such as security, reliability, scalability, performance, cost optimization, operational excellence, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, and Linux-based servers. At Huawei Technologies, he worked as a service project manager, responsible for 24x7 of five service providers' network engineering teams' management, and as a system and network support team leader, where he worked on Customer Experience Management platform Operation&Maintenance Linux based servers and storage. He has also worked as a Core Network Planning Team Leader at Bakcell, where he led the Core Network Planning team. Anu Mittal, GDG SF Organiser Vikram Tiwari, Organizer Co-founder, Tech @OmniLabsInc where I help build the future of work. @GoogleDevExpert @GoogleCloud and #MachineLearning helping others learn, build and excel. Gouthami Nadupuri, Data Scientist Data Scientist enthusiastic about AI, ML, and creating impactful digital platforms. I enjoy building smart solutions and designing purposeful digital platforms. I love turning ideas into interactive web experiences and contributing to tech communities through thoughtful design and innovation. Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-san-francisco-presents-build-the-future-ai-spatial-amp-android/.

Swift Language User Group (SLUG) x Cocoaheads | May | San Francisco Bay Area

Please join us for this month's session together learning about Swift with talks by local members of the Swift community. We are so excited to see you all again! 📍This event will be **hosted at Lyft HQ**. Please use the Berry 185 Lobby 2 elevator, the one closer to the Giants stadium. Space is limited due to venue capacity, so make sure to secure your spot by RSVPing early. We also ask that you update your RSVP if you end up deciding not to come, to ensure others can use that spot. 💬 **Tech Talks**: Industry experts will deliver insightful talks on cutting-edge Swift development topics, covering topics around iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, Server-Side Swift, and more. This month will feature talks from Nick Entin and Atharva Vaidya. 🕓 **Schedule**: * **6:00 PM** to **6:30 PM**: Grab some snacks, meet people and find a seat. * **6:30 PM**: Presentations start. * **8:00 PM**: The conversation continues as we are move to a nearby bar. 🤝 **Networking**: Reconnect with old friends and make new ones! This is your chance to network with fellow Swift developers, exchange ideas, and make great connections. 🎓 **Learning Opportunities**: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this meetup is for engineers of all skill levels. Learn, grow, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly evolving Swift & Apple landscape. 📷 **Videos** will be posted to our Vimeo (3D) and YouTube channels sometime after the event at the presenter's discretion. **💎** This event is made possible thanks to these organizations **we'd like to thank:** * **The team at Lyft** for hosting us! We are thrilled to be in this space and are thankful for the continued support from our friends at Lyft! * **One More Thing Conference** for sharing resources to help us bring our best! OMT is directed by one of our organizers. This event is grassroots and needs your support! Please contact the organizers with any information and offers about volunteering, venues, [speakers](https://forms.gle/QGTafA7ejS4edW1P7), or sponsorship. Also, reach out with any questions you may have. See you soon in person!

Squash in the Mission (Tuesday)

We are an active squash group that gathers weekly at the courts in the Mission Rec Center (even if Meetup is inactive). Mission Recreation Center is close to the 16th and 24th street Bart stations and completely free. There is street parking all around.