Community Events San Francisco

Friday 9/25 Sunset to Moonrise Hike @Chabot Space Science Center

# Sunset to Moonrise Hike — Autumn Equinox & Harvest Moon Come join us for a **sunset-to-moonrise hike** as we celebrate the **Autumn Equinox and Harvest Moon**, which also coincides with the Mid-Autumn Festival. ### 📍 Meeting Point **Chabot Space & Science Center parking lot — Robert Ridge Trail** ### 🕓 Hike & Community Gathering **4:30 PM — Please arrive on time!** We’ll begin with a quick introduction. Each person will have a chance to share **2–3 things that made them happy this week** before we start hiking. We typically hike **4–5 miles** at a steady pace. We’ll regroup at trail intersections along the way so everyone can stay together. ### 🌙 Moonrise We expect to finish around **6:30 PM** and return to the Chabot Space & Science Center parking lot. We’ll then take some time to enjoy the **Harvest Moon rising**, which is expected around **6:28 PM**, weather and trail conditions permitting. Moonrise may be affected by weather, visibility, trees, terrain, or other conditions, so we cannot guarantee a clear view. ### 🔭 Optional: Observatory **7:30 PM** For those who are interested, we can head over to the observatory afterward to see the Moon through the telescope. Check current observatory weather conditions here: [Chabot Observatory Weather Details](https://chabotspace.org/weather-station/observatory-weather-details/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) ### 🎒 What to Bring * Enough water for the hike * Comfortable hiking shoes * Layers appropriate for changing temperatures after sunset * Anything else you may need to stay comfortable outdoors Please be respectful of **fellow hikers, other park visitors, and nature**. As always, please review the distance and pace and make sure this hike is appropriate for your current fitness level and hiking experience.

Harvest Moon Evening @ Chabot Observatory

# Harvest Moon Evening — Moonrise & Observatory Join us at Chabot Space & Science Center for an evening of moonrise, conversation, and optional telescope viewing if you can't make the 4:30 PM hike but still want to enjoy the Harvest Moon. Optional 4:30pm Hike: https://www.meetup.com/weekly-hikes-at-redwood-regional-park/events/316642685/?slug=weekly-hikes-at-redwood-regional-park&eventId=316642685 ### 🌕 6:30 PM — Meet for Moonrise **Meeting point:** Chabot Space & Science Center parking lot We'll gather around **6:30 PM** after we return from the hike to watch for the Harvest Moon rising. Moonrise is expected around **6:28 PM**, although the actual view may depend on weather, visibility, trees, terrain, and other conditions. We'll take some time to enjoy the moonrise and connect with others from the community. ### 🔭 7:30 PM — Optional Telescope Viewing For those who would like to stay, Chabot offers **free public telescope viewing on Friday evenings from 7:30–10:30 PM, weather permitting**. We'll head over to the observatory area for the public telescope viewing. This portion is optional, so you're welcome to join us just for moonrise or stay for the evening. **Please note:** Telescope viewing is operated by Chabot and is subject to weather and observatory conditions. The observatory may close certain telescopes when humidity or other conditions make viewing unsafe. Check the latest conditions here: [Chabot Observatory Weather Details](https://chabotspace.org/weather-station/observatory-weather-details/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) ### 🌙 Come for the Moon, Stay for the Stars Whether you join us for a few minutes around moonrise or stay for telescope viewing, this is simply an opportunity to slow down, enjoy the night sky, and spend time with good people. No hike is required. All are welcome. **Bring:** * Layers — temperatures can drop after sunset * Water * Comfortable shoes * Anything you need to stay comfortable outdoors Please respect fellow participants, other visitors, Chabot's facilities, and the surrounding environment. As always, participants are responsible for their own health, safety, decisions, and belongings.

Mālama Mākua: A Film Screening & Discussion Panel

Queer Crush @ Benchmark SF

🎟️ free for Benchmark gym members! 🎫 $20 discounted day pass for non-members 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members

Queer Crush @ Dogpatch Boulders

🎟️ free for [@touchstoneclimbing](https://www.instagram.com/touchstoneclimbing/) gym members! 🎫 $20 day pass for non-members (thats a 33% discount on the regular price!) 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members RSVP: [https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/dogpatch/programs/queer-crush](https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/dogpatch/programs/queer-crush)

Coworking @ SOHN + Night Hike at Twin Peaks

**Coworking session at SOHN in Dogpatch!** **6:30pm Night hike at Twin Peaks!** *Come for the coworking session OR the night hike!* We connect all remote/wfh + hybrid workers from various industries by exploring different cafes in the city to work from. We're a community that blends **productivity with social energy** — the kind of space where people are connecting, vibing, and making the work experience feel less isolating. ⏰ **SCHEDULE** **9:30 - 10:30:** Arrival and informal introductions, start your work **10:30am - 1pm:** Social coworking **1pm - 2pm:** Communal lunch **2pm - 5pm:** Social coworking **6:30pm: Night Hike at Twin Peaks!** Arrive at anytime & leave at anytime. After the work day finishes, a few of us will go to a happy hour nearby to start our weekend. Our community members consist of founders, freelancers, corporate, creatives, academics, funemployed, and more. *CoworkNChill is a remote coworking community that started in New York City & now making its way to San Francisco.* Check us out on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/coworknchill) & follow for more updates on the community! Contact Tae +1.702.306.5757 via text or WhatsApp for more information!

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens Group Hike

**Starting Point - San Francisco Zoo Main Entrance 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco, California 94132**[👀 ](https://www.instagram.com/stories/l3_world_exploration/3960913224048727585?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==)[Sneak Preview - 🙌 SF Zoo✨](https://youtube.com/shorts/B4h0XxvnjAM?si=xHBOK-XS0apeXZ3r) **If 10 spots are taken PLEASE REGISTER on** [EVENTBRITE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-zoo-gardens-group-hike-tickets-1999625729385) **to secure your spot.🤗** **Let's explore** the SF Zoo & Gardens which offers a safe, outdoor learning and recreational environment for families, young and old. Here, you experience first-hand the wonder of wildlife, seeing animals up-close, eye-to-eye, or interacting with one another in mixed-species habitats. A stroll through the many special gardens featuring native plants, flowers and trees and delightful themed garden will top off a wonderful day of discovery. This unique coastal zoological park is home to exotic, endangered and rescued animals in a serene setting, lush with local and native gardens, tranquil landscapes and dotted throughout its 100 acres with distinctive heritage structures. **This is a Kid Friendly event.** **🤗💕**

Marin Brunch Club: le Garage (Sausalito)

Note: all RSVPs begin on the waitlist. See below for instructions to confirm your spot. Le garage is a quaint French bistro by the marina with stunning views. We’re reserving a table for 5 who want to meet new people, share easy conversation and good food. **What to expect:** Brunch at 12:30, small group (five seats), good food and good people. **Who this is for:** You like good atmosphere, even better company, and a leisurely Sunday **To reserve your spot:** All RSVPs start on the waitlist. Once you receive my direct message, your spot is confirmed after your deposit is received. There’s a $20 deposit via Venmo to secure your seat—fully refunded when you show up, or if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead. Spots without a deposit are released after 24 hours so we can open them to others. Small groups only work when everyone shows up. The deposit is just our way of making sure we’re all in. Thank you for understanding!

Queer Crush @ Berkeley Ironworks

🎟️ free for [@touchstoneclimbing](https://www.instagram.com/touchstoneclimbing/) gym members! 🎫 $20 day pass for non-members (thats a 33% discount on the regular price!) 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members RSVP: [https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/ironworks/programs/queer-crush](https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/ironworks/programs/queer-crush)

Queer Crush @ Movement San Francisco

🎟️ free for Movement gym members! 🎫 $16 discounted day pass for non-members (half off regular ay pass!) 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are $5-8 for QC attendees 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members [RSVP](https://portal.movementgyms.com/san-francisco/programs/queer-crush-meet-up)

Film Screening & Discussion Panel : Mālama Mākua

Come join me to watch Mālama Mākua. There will be an optional dinner at 5:30PM in the Ishi court, followed by a film screening of Mālama Mākua at 7:00pm in Dwinelle 142 & a post-screening discussion panel at 8:00pm Mālama Mākua tells the story of a grassroots organization in Hawaiʻi engaged in a multi-generational fight to protect the sacred lands of Mākua Valley from military destruction. A film 30 years in the making, Mālama Mākua chronicles the ongoing struggle to restore U.S. Military-occupied lands to Native Hawaiian stewardship. Nestled on the far West Side of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, Mākua is a sacred valley where Native Hawaiian creation stories tell of earth and sky deities giving birth to the first people. Once a thriving community rich in natural abundance, Mākua’s was taken by the U.S. Army, which forcibly evicted its residents. For decades, the valley and its pristine beach were subjected to relentless military live-fire training, scarring both land and spirit in the name of national security. Winner of the Audience Choice Award at the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival, Mālama Mākua traces the valley’s transformation from a place of deep cultural roots to a rallying point for grassroots activism. Connecting this local struggle to global movements for Indigenous sovereignty, demilitarization, and environmental justice, the film follows the people of Mākua as they fight to reclaim their ancestral lands. With the U.S. Army’s leases on the lands set to expire in 2029, the call for Mākua’s return grows more urgent than ever. Learn more about MĀLAMA MĀKUA at www.MalamaMakua.org Event Website Link: https://events.berkeley.edu/events/event/331172-mlama-mkua-a-film-screening-discussion-panel

SOULSONG

### Spirit · Singing · Ceremony with Kid Beyond *In-person only* **SOULSONG** is a new kind of spiritual community — where meditation and dharma meet singing and ceremony. Dharma teacher / songleader Kid Beyond will offer a soul-nurturing alchemy of meditation, reflection, and group singing — with songs of love and joy… tenderness and connection… gratitude and inspiration. Together, in loving community, we can let our hearts open wide — deeply embodied, vibrantly alive. You don’t need to be a “good singer” or a “good meditator.” The songs and practices are easy to learn. All voices, bodies, and hearts are welcome. **Kid Beyond** is a dharma teacher, soul singer, songleader, and soul guide. He is devoted to helping hearts open to love, aliveness, wisdom, and healing. Trained and authorized by Spirit Rock, in the Thai Forest lineage of Buddhism, he has guided thousands of students in his classes, workshops, and retreats. He has taught mindfulness in the US Congress; led the SF County Jail’s meditation and yoga program; guided adults and teens at Spirit Rock; led the weekly Heart Camp sangha for 6 years; taught mindful men’s groups; and served as a Fitbit Mindfulness Advisor, bringing well-being practices to corporations, the military, and government. His Love Warrior music has riveted audiences worldwide — playing festivals such as Coachella and SXSW, and opening for James Brown, Ray Charles, Michael Franti, Imogen Heap, LL Cool J, and many more. He has led song circles and workshops in vocal exploration and embodiment for over 30 years. **[kidbeyond.com](http://kidbeyond.com) · [Instagram](https://instagram.com/kidbeyond/) · [Facebook](http://facebook.com/kidbeyond)**