Events

Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 1:30 PM EDTExploration of the San Mateo Asian Foodie Festival
Kaizen & Coffee, San Mateo, CA
Hey guys, found this event online and thought it would be prettyfun to go and checkout.

This will be a social stroll around the San Mateo Event Center as we please our taste buds with some outstanding Asian cuisine. I imagine there will be a number of different food stalls boasting an array of delicious grub, but this will be my first time attending the festival myself. I'm looking forward to checking it out with everyone and having a great Sunday to chill and relax in this awesome Bay weather we've been having.

Schedule:
We will kick things off and meet at KAIZEN & COFFEE. From here we can grab some coffee and easily walk a few blocks to the Event Center. Kaizen is also conveniently located just up the street from the Hillsdale Caltrain station for anyone who wants to ride in from SF or the South Bay.

At about 11a we'll make our way over to the Event Center for the main event.

We can checkout the festival for a few hours and fill our bellies as we watch some entertaining performances. Afterwards, we'll have the option to hangout a little longer and wash down all the amazing food with some pints at The Swingin' Door which is a fun little pub just down the street from the Event Center.

People are welcome to come and go as they please (it's a very unformal event) but please note that it may be very very difficult to locate us once we're inside the Event Center. I'll be leading the event but I usually don't check my meetup messages often as I'm going for my own enjoyment as well.

About the Event:
Join us for a flavorful experience at the San Mateo County Event Center! Immerse yourself in a celebration of Asian culture through food, performances, and exhibits. Taste a variety of authentic Asian dishes, watch traditional dances, and browse through unique crafts. This in-person event promises to be a feast for the senses. Don't miss out on this opportunity to indulge in all things Asian!

Parking:
Parking fee is $18 if paid by credit card or $20 in cash per vehicle, charged by the venue, with no in-and-out privileges. ADA parking is available. Since we're walking over essentially (or maybe ideally), we may be able to park our cars off-site. I'm not super familiar with the surrounding areas and their parking restrictions. It'll be a game-day decision!

Tickets:
There are door tickets available or you can prepay HERE.
The venue recommends that tickets be purchased online in advance, as only a limited number of tickets will be available on-site.

Hope to see you there!
Arthur
40 attendees+35
Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 12:00 AM EDTAniClover Anime Party @ DNA Lounge
DNA Lounge, San Francisco, CA
Hey guys, for those of you who have gotten to know me know that I'm a big anime geek. This event is the 6th anniversary party for AniClover at DNA Lounge. These parties involve a lot of cosplay and anime soundtracks from well known DJs.

The actual event itself starts at 7:30p and is an 18+ event.

You can get your tickets HERE. There are early bird tickets but tickets rise in pretty big increments so I suggest getting your ticket early if you're set on attending (although there are no refunds!!).

Cosplay is accepted and supported but I personally will probably just be in some anime swag but not in cosplay. Feel free to dress up though!

I was thinking we could gather at Butter across the street (it'll probably have a $5 cover). Butter is super fun and has some stiff drinks for us to pregame with. At around 9:45p we could make our way across the street and into DNA Lounge. *The event will only run until 1am and you're welcome to enter sooner and find us inside. I'll personally be coming from a work event so I may be running a little late but will let you all know what I'm wearing prior to arriving.

Feel free to drop any questions in the comment section and I'm looking forward to a fun night!

Thanks,
Arthur
29 attendees+24
Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 9:30 PM EDTThe Ultimate Crawl ~ Marina Edition (Exploring the Marina)
The Blue Light, San Francisco, CA
Hey everyone, this is a continuation of our famed neighborhood crawls. This will be our 4th time visiting the marina in 2025 and it should be a great event! I'm working on securing some fun drink specials and making this slightly more structured than previous crawls.

This is a ticked event ~ please purchase your ticket below. There is a 100% refund policy. If you don't have a good time or it's not for you, you can get your $$ back!

Men's General Admission
This particular event is FREE for women!

This event is less about drinking and more about making friends, learning the neighborhood, and finding some new favorite drinking holes. There is a large focus on visiting as many places as we can throughout the evening. With that said we'll be visiting about 20 different bars throughout Cow Hollow and the Marina.

There are essentially 3 types of 'stops'.

#1 is us stopping in for a drink (usually about 45min) and checking the spot out.

#2 is a quick walkthrough where essentially we'll enter, touch the back wall, and depart.

#3 is just a pass-by. We'll just walk past these places and point them out for later investigation!

Everyone will receive a wristband and map/agenda upon arrival. The map also comes with a 'key' listing different features of each place. We'll also have some fun ice-breaker games to play so that we can get to know each other. The goal is to learn about some awesome new spots to showoff to all your friends!

Parking
The Marina and Cow Hollow are pretty hit and miss for parking. You can usually find some if you're willing to look around a bit. There are also several parking garages near Lombard & Fillmore that you can access. Keep in mind that I highly recommend public transit or a 'taxi' any night we'll be out drinking.

Agenda
We'll kick things off at The Blue Light located on Union St. From here we'll be making our way to the focal point of the Marina. There will be an opportunity to partake in some dancing at the end of the evening.

I know some people won't be able to join us at the start time. Please note that we'll be at The Blue Light for the 1st 45 minutes before kicking things off. I'll try to update the meetup with our location as much as possible but please keep in mind that it's very hard to catch us while we're moving around.

We WILL be stopping for some food along the route but it's always best to show up with a full belly (especially since we'll be drinking).

This whole evening should be an awesome adventure for everyone. Please grab a ticket above and I'm looking forward to seeing you there.

Thanks,
Arthur
158 attendees+153
Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 8:00 PM EDTSip & Socialize: A Women's Only Bar Social
Needs location
✨Join us for our new monthly Women’s Bar Social!✨

Let’s continue Hot Girl Summer with great conversations, new connections, and good vibes at one of San Francisco’s women-owned bars.

👉 Please note: This is a ticketed event—tickets are $5, and space is limited to 20 attendees. Once we reach capacity, RSVPs will close. I will share my Venmo link via direct message upon RSVP.

🤫 The location is private and will be shared via direct message, so be sure to check your DMs after signing up!

🥂 Come early! We will have access to our own reserved area. The first few girls receive a secret treat and prime seating.

👕 Dress code & vibe: Casual and relaxed—just bring your best self.

I can't wait to see you there! Please comment or message me directly with any questions or concerns.
39 attendees+34
Not open
Tue, Jul 15, 2025, 2:30 AM UTCDiscuss 2025 Japan Trip - Online Zoom Meeting (November Trip)
Link visible for attendees
Hey guys,

This is an event to discuss our upcoming trip to Japan! We've had a lot of interest lately in hosting some domestic and international trips. This meetup is a chance to come and ask questions, receive information, and meet others with similar interests. We tried to do some last year but it didn't quite align so we'll give it another go this year!

We've put a number of trips on hold given the attendance numbers but will be discussing a November trip. We'll be executing the trip if we get to 7 confirmed attendees.

Trips we've completed as a group in the past:
Japan (Spring 2023)
San Diego (pre-covid)
Seattle (pre-covid)
San Jose (pre-covid)

We'll have plenty more information at this event but would like to see what level of serious interest there is.

Here is some more details about each of the trips and destinations:

Japan - 2 packages available to visit Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and other popular areas around Japan. Typically 10~18 days in Japan.

I'll update some more links regarding trip details as they are locked in.

Please only RSVP if you have serious interest in these events.

Thanks,
Arthur
6 attendees+1
Sun, Jul 6, 2025, 3:00 PM EDTPicnic @ Golden Gate Park (4th Celebrations)
Hellman Hollow (Golden Gate Park), San Francisco, CA
Hey guys ~ This picnic is going to be on 4th of July weekend. It's not going to be over the top but I thought it would be fun to have some drinks and enjoy some games in the park overall. Our picnics always range in size and attendance but this is a great weekend activity for those not traveling for the 4th.

This is a ticketed event!! See below for details.

I'll bring a chest full of beer, some wines, and some other fun drinks for people to enjoy.

We'll have corn hole, Jenga, spike ball, disc golf, soccer, volleyball, and plenty of other fun games going on throughout the day.

This particular event is always a blast and is simply a massive picnic potluck at Golden Gate Park. Please bring some food to share with the group!

I'll also bring out a large speaker and put together a special playlist to blast to the sound of making new friends.

Purchase your ticket HERE
(100% refund within 24 hours before the event)

I'll have 2 tables set-up with red/white picnic tablecloth and will be wearing a colorful headband so that we're easier to locate. I'm hoping to secure some space close to the bathrooms in Hellman Hollow. The pin drop on the meetup map is usually pretty accurate.

Thanks & I'm looking forward to seeing you all,
Arthur
62 attendees+57
Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 2:30 AM UTCDiscuss 2025 Japan Trip - Online Zoom Meeting (November Trip)
Link visible for attendees
Hey guys,

This is an event to discuss our upcoming trip to Japan! We've had a lot of interest lately in hosting some domestic and international trips. This meetup is a chance to come and ask questions, receive information, and meet others with similar interests. We tried to do some last year but it didn't quite align so we'll give it another go this year!

We've put a number of trips on hold given the attendance numbers but will be discussing a November trip. We'll be executing the trip if we get to 7 confirmed attendees.

Trips we've completed as a group in the past:
Japan (Spring 2023)
San Diego (pre-covid)
Seattle (pre-covid)
San Jose (pre-covid)

We'll have plenty more information at this event but would like to see what level of serious interest there is.

Here is some more details about each of the trips and destinations:

Japan - 2 packages available to visit Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and other popular areas around Japan. Typically 10~18 days in Japan.

I'll update some more links regarding trip details as they are locked in.

Please only RSVP if you have serious interest in these events.

Thanks,
Arthur
13 attendees+8
Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 8:00 PM EDTSip & Socialize: A Women's Only Bar Social
Needs location
Join us for our first Women’s Bar Social of the year!

Let’s kick off the season with great conversations, new connections, and good vibes at one of San Francisco’s women-owned bars.

👉 Please note: This is a ticketed event—tickets are $5, and space is limited to 20 attendees. Once we reach capacity, RSVPs will close. I will share my Venmo link via direct message upon RSVP.

🤫 The location is private and will be shared via direct message, so be sure to check your DMs after signing up!

✨ Come early! We will have access to our reserved area. The bar offers a Happy Hour, so arriving early means better drink deals and prime seating.

👕 Dress code & vibe: Casual and relaxed—just bring your best self.

I can't wait to see you there! Please comment or message me directly with any questions or concerns.
35 attendees+30
Not open
Sat, May 31, 2025, 1:00 PM EDTHike Land's End and Visit The Legion of Honor Museum (Free Day)
Legion of Honor, San Francisco, CA
The weather is at its best from months ago! So let's enjoy San Francisco by visiting one of the most famous museums in the Bay Area and the most popular 3.4 mile loop in the city.

LEGION OF HONOR
Meet: 100 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
At or near the entrance.
Meet Time: 10am
Parking is free if you arrive on or before the museum's opening hours.

The reason we visit the museum first is to beat the crowds.
Reserve your Free tickets here:
You have to be a resident from all qualifying SF Bay Area counties.
Museum Hours 9:30am - 5:15pm
Ticket does not include access to special exhibitions
Present your ticket or mobile ticket to gallery entrance
Please bring your photo I.D.

We will spend about 1.5 hours here. Feel free to wander on your own.

LAND'S END.
Trail Info
Meet at the steps of the Legion of Honor at the front.
Meeting time: 11:30am
Difficulty: easy and scenic
We will enter in the Legion of Honor's trail on El Camino del Mar and head to the front where we will end at the Land's End Gift Shop.

Optional: You are welcome to continue wandering down to Ocean Beach or take a breath at the Sutro baths or return journey back to the Legion of Honor.

Get into the groove of summer hikes!
49 attendees+44
Fri, May 30, 2025, 9:30 PM EDTThe Ultimate Crawl - Downtown Edition *TICKETS SOLD OUT*
Local Edition, San Francisco, CA
Hey guys ~ This event is an OG throwback event. It's one of the first events I did as a meetup organizer. The downtown crawl is a great opportunity to explore the downtown/FiDi area. We'll be checking out a few newer places as well as some places that have weathered father time throughout the years.

About:
Keep in mind that these pub crawls are more about exploring new places opposed to going to 3-4 dives and getting drunk. The idea is to learn about the neighborhood and checkout a large array of bars ranging from dives to lounges to sport bars so that you can confidently revisit them in the future. Everyone will receive a map of the area as well as some ice breaker games at the 1st bar.

Tickets:
This is a ticked event and space is quite limited given we're going to some fancier spots than usual ~ please purchase your ticket below. There is a 100% refund policy. If you don't have a good time or it's not for you, you can get your $$ back!
I'm going to do my best to balance the ratio for this event too.

Men's GA (SOLD OUT)
Women's GA (SOLD OUT)

We typically seek out some dancing or a fun/upbeat bar to finish the night at. That remains the same plan for this event. Please keep in mind that if you do wish to partake in the dancing there are dress codes at some locations.

The total walking distance will be about 1.5 miles and will consist of checking out approximately 20 different bars, restaurants, and lounges.

There are essentially 3 types of 'stops'.

#1 is us stopping in for a drink (usually about 45min) and checking the spot out.

#2 is a quick walk through where essentially; we'll enter, touch the back wall, and depart.

#3 is just a pass-by. We'll just walk past these places and point them out for later investigation!

Please note that the crawl isn't so much about drinking as it is about seeing and learning about new places! We don't actually stop for a drink at every place on the list but will be able to do a quick walk-through at most.

Each of these locations are known for something different and each provide a fun atmosphere to meet new people or bring a friend.

Dress Code: We won't be visiting any venues with a dress code so dress comfortable and don't forget to dress warm as it'll be cold downtown! Do note that we'll have the option to go dancing after the crawl and there is occasionally a dress code.

Parking: There's a decent amount of street parking, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend leaving anything in your car downtown. Metered spots are usually FREE after 6pm depending on if there are events in the area but always check. There are several parking garages as well. The area is a short walk from Bart and accessible by bus.

Please eat before the event as we have dinner on the schedule, but it is difficult for the whole group to eat at one location. Thus, it's usually a quick stop.

It's bound to be a magical night! I'm excited to enjoy it with everyone,
Arthur

Please drink responsibly and don't drive under the influence!
75 attendees+70