Month: June 2019

Advanced Degrees Singles Party Start Date: Sunday 8/4/2019 — End Date: Sunday 8/4/2019 Admission:10 Meet new single friends with a Doctorate or Masters Degree! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 4pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Sunday, August 4, 2019, 4-6pm. LOCATION: The Domain Hotel, 1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and many singles meetups. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Audubon Canyon & Bolinas Lagoon, June 29 •Historic Petaluma Hotel Party, June 30 •Mix & Mingle, July 7, Emeryville •Peninsula Single Mingle, July 14, Redwood City •It’s Raining Men!, July 20, Santa Clara •Pole Dancing Party, July 21, Oakland •An Evening in Hawaii, July 27, Silicon Valley •Singles TGIF, Aug 9, San Rafael •The Summer Ball at The Fairmont, Aug 24, San Francisco Location: 1085 E El Camino Real Ponderosa Park Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com

Gospel 2 Soul: An Aretha Franklin Tribute Start Date: Saturday 7/13/2019 — End Date: Saturday 7/13/2019 Admission:$26-$31 This show will honor the life and legacy of our beloved Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, from her beginnings in the church on through her years of filling stadiums and filling our hearts. Channeling that soulful Aretha vibe, Mickala Cheadle, accompanied by the masterful Janice Maxi Reid, will take the audience on a memorable, inspiring journey from Gospel to Soul, and back again. Location: 351 Railroad Ave Pittsburg Contact: Janis Glover info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: http://www/pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com

PACIFIC MAMBO ORCHESTRA Closes out the 2019 Marin Summer Nights Series with Latin Big Band Music Start Date: Saturday 8/3/2019 — End Date: Saturday 8/3/2019 Admission:$23 members / $26 public / $32 day of (all adults) Pacific Mambo Orchestra closes out The 27th Annual Summer Nights Series of live music, food, cocktails, dancing, kid fun and more, with an amazing night of the Latin Big Band sound under the stars at the Osher Marin JCC. Get ready for a breathtaking Grammy® Award winning 19-piece Latin Big Band that combines the sounds of Stevie Wonder, Duke Ellington and Tito Puente from an orchestra born in the core of America’s most innovative city, San Francisco. Delivering original music and unique modern arrangements of hits, PMO paves the way to a bold new sound appealing to the next generation of Big Band listeners. Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz, Cha Cha Cha along with a fusion of sounds that incorporate more modern genres. ‘…one of the best Latin big bands in the world’ – Salsa Trips Magazine The dance floor will be set on the turf and Santa Rosa Salsa will lead a pre-concert dance lesson. The venue offers pop-up restaurant dinners from El Huarache Loco, Peets coffee and snacks cocktails and more available for purchase. The Kid Zone includes a playground & hands on project for the little ones and festival shopping is made possible by Good Will Industries. The Osher Marin JCC’s outdoor music series has been created to celebrate diversity, discover commonalities, and bring generations together through live music. Four consecutive Saturday nights of great music, under beautiful Marin Skies in an intimate and beautiful setting. 2019 Summer Nights Series: 7/13: New California Soul – Midtown Social 7/20: Afro-Cuban – Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca 7/27: Americana Rock n Roll – Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs 8/3: Latin Big Band – Pacific Mambo Orchestra General Admission: Turf and back chair seating $26 public / $32 day of (all adults) Age 17 and under FREE Reserved Seating: Reserved Seat at Cabaret Table: 38 pub/$44 day of Reserved Full Cabaret Table Seating- for 4: $140 Picnic Table near playground (+ 8 tickets): $240 This event will include an opening act, Kid Zone with hands on activities for little ones, a playground and food, drinks, snacks, Peets coffee, and a full bar. Only low-backed, low seated chairs allowed on turf. No alcohol or glass allowed within venue. For more info: www.marinjcc.org/summernights Location: 200 N. San Pedro Road San Rafael Contact: Linda Bolt lbolt@marinjcc.org URL: https://www.marinjcc.org/events/2018/08/04/performing-arts/pacific-mambo-orchestra/79079/

The Neuroscience of Magic with Adam Gazzaley & Robert Strong Start Date: Wednesday 7/31/2019 — End Date: Wednesday 7/31/2019 Admission:$15-$25 From ancient conjurers to quick-handed con artists to Las Vegas illusionists, magicians throughout the ages have been expertly manipulating human attention and perception to dazzle and delight us. The phenomena of cognitive and sensory illusions are responsible for the “magic” of a magic trick, but how and why? Come meet neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley and magician Robert Strong as they team up to demonstrate how magicians use our brains as their accomplices in effecting the impossible—and explain what scientists can learn about the brain by studying the methods and techniques of magic. Location: 4000 Middlefield Road Palo Alto Contact: Georgette Gehue ggehue@commonwealthclub.org URL: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2019-07-31/adam-gazzaley-and-robert-strong-neuroscience-magi

CNN’s David Gergen – Democracy in Turbulent Times Start Date: Monday 7/22/2019 — End Date: Monday 7/22/2019 Admission:$25-$47 Where is America headed? Veteran political analyst Gergen offers his insights into the polarized state of politics and what we can expect as we head into our next Presidential election. Gergen has the unique perspective of serving as a White House advisor to four U.S. Presidents from both parties – Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. Join us for an engaging conversation on the future of America. Location: 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara Contact: Georgette Gehue ggehue@commonwealthclub.org URL: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2019-07-22/david-gergen-democracy-turbulent-times

Writers With Drinks: Helen Phillips, Gabby Rivera and Sarah Gailey Start Date: Saturday 7/13/2019 — End Date: Saturday 7/13/2019 Admission:$5 to $20 San Francisco’s longest-running spoken word night is back, with Gabby Rivera, acclaimed author of Juliet Takes a Breath and writer of AMERICA, Marvel Comics’ first queer Latina superhero. Also featuring Helen Phillips, author of The Need and The Beautiful Bureaucrat, which was a New York Times Notable Book of 2015. And Sarah Gailey, author of Magic For Beginners and American Hippo. Plus poets Troy Jollimore (Syllabus of Errors) and Natasha Dennerstein (Turn and Face the Strange), and critic Grace Lavery (Quaint, Exquisite: Victorian Aesthetics and the Idea of Japan.) Hosted by Charlie Jane Anders. Location: 3225 22nd St Mission District San Francisco Contact: Charlie Jane Anders charlieanders2@gmail.com URL: http://www.writerswithdrinks.com

Pour Your HeART out Start Date: Saturday 8/10/2019 — End Date: Saturday 8/10/2019 Admission:$100/$75 early bird price for limited time only Rhythmix Pour Your HeART Out – Benefit for the Arts is an exclusive afternoon affair celebrating the artistry and talent of women in the craft beverage, food and music industries throughout Northern California. Pour Your HeART Out features artisanal wines, hand-crafted brews, small-batch spirits, tantalizing treats, marvelous music, “Cultivating Community” wine panel discussion, a wine raffle and silent auction. All proceeds from this event support Rhythmix youth arts programming provided free to the East Bay community. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Tina Blaine info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/pour-your-heart-out-2019

Singles Pole Dancing Party Start Date: Sunday 7/21/2019 — End Date: Sunday 7/21/2019 Admission:10 California’s first Pole Dancing Singles Party! Meet new friends while learning how to pole dance (a fun and healthy workout) or sit back and be entertained! There will be plenty of time to mingle after the free half hour lesson. $10 at the door also includes light finger food and non-alcoholic refreshments. Pole Dancing is for BOTH MEN & WOMEN! Adults of all ages welcome. Comfortable athletic attire recommended (can also be purchased at this fun 2,500 square foot studio). Sunday, July 21, 2019, 4-6pm. LOCATION: Oakland Pole & Dance, 366A Grand Avenue in the safe Lake Merritt area (only half a block from The Lake) and a short walk to BART. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization, and by many singles meetups. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Vichy Springs Waterfall/Forest, June 22, Ukiah •Welcome Summer Mixer, June 23, San Rafael •Historic Petaluma Hotel Party, June 30 •Mix & Mingle, July 7, Emeryville •Peninsula Single Mingle, July 14, Redwood City •It’s Raining Men!, July 20, Santa Clara •An Evening in Hawaii, July 27, Silicon Valley •Singles TGIF, Aug 9, San Rafael •The Summer Ball at The Fairmont, Aug 24, San Francisco Location: 366A Grand Ave Adams Point Oakland Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com

Singles TGIF Party Start Date: Friday 8/9/2019 — End Date: Friday 8/9/2019 Admission:10 Start the weekend with a bang at this fun party! Bogies, a restaurant that has delighted us for decades, has moved to downtown San Rafael! Celebrate at this new, beautiful venue for only $10 at the door, which includes a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes; accompanied by light appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Friday, Aug 9, 2019, 7-9pm. LOCATION: Bogies, 1335 Fourth St, San Rafael CA. From Hwy 101 take Central San Rafael exit. Lots of free parking after 6pm in the area! Dinner available at additional cost. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; Singles2Couples; and by many singles meetups. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Vichy Springs Waterfall/Forest, June 22, Ukiah •Welcome Summer Mixer, June 23, San Rafael •Historic Petaluma Hotel Party, June 30 •Mix & Mingle, July 7, Emeryville •Peninsula Single Mingle, July 14, Redwood City •It’s Raining Men!, July 20, Santa Clara •Pole Dancing Party, July 21, Oakland •An Evening in Hawaii, July 27, Silicon Valley •The Summer Ball at The Fairmont, Aug 24, San Francisco Location: 1335 4th St San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com

An Evening in Hawaii – Singles Party Start Date: Saturday 7/27/2019 — End Date: Saturday 7/27/2019 Admission:15-30 Our annual Hawaiian-themed party is always a blast! The first 100 to arrive receive free leis at tonight’s fun party! $15/advance (by July 26) or $20/door includes dancing to your favorite Top 40 hits. Adults of all ages welcome. Some of our singles will be wearing Hawaiian shirts and attire, but that is not required. Dress to impress. Adults of all ages welcome. Saturday, July 27, 2019, 8:30pm-Midnight. BONUS: Optional Speed Dating, 7-8:30pm. Meet new friends five minutes at a time. 2 age groups: Under 45 and Over 45. COST: $15/advance (by July 26) or $20/door for Dance Party only. We have plenty of space at the door for the Dance Party. $25/advance (by July 26) or $30/door for both Speed Dating and Dance Party, 7pm-Midnight. We recommend you prepay for the Speed Dating, as some age groups sell out quickly. You can also pay at the door for the Speed Dating if we have a good male/female balance in your age group. Dinner available at additional cost. LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Silicon Valley, Sevens Restaurant, 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas CA 95035. Especially convenient for our East Bay and Silicon Valley singles, because it is located at the junction of Hwy 880 and Hwy 237. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by Society of Single Professionals, Professionals Guild Singles, San Francisco Singles, SF Bay Area Singles Events, Single Professionals Internet Network (SPiN), Singles with Advanced Degrees, Backroads Wine and Nature Adventures, Single n’ Professional, Hidden Backroads Adventures, Your Asian Connection, 40+ Singles, Cougar Events, Lifestyle Parties, Bay Area Singles Travel, Cougar Meetup, Indie Tom’s Hidden Backroads, Bay Area Single Boomers, Palo Alto Ballroom Dancing, Bay Area Asian Women, Backroads Wine Waterfall Adventures, etc. Expect a big crowd! DISCOUNTS & more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Vichy Springs Waterfall/Forest, June 22, Ukiah •Welcome Summer Mixer, June 23, San Rafael •Historic Petaluma Hotel Party, June 30 •Mix & Mingle, July 7, Emeryville •Peninsula Single Mingle, July 14, Redwood City •It’s Raining Men!, July 20, Santa Clara •Singles TGIF, Aug 9, San Rafael •The Summer Ball at The Fairmont, Aug 24, San Francisco Location: 777 Bellew Dr Milpitas Milpitas Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com