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Keep Oakland Beautiful Earth Day Celebration Start Date: Saturday 5/4/2024 — End Date: Saturday 5/4/2024 Admission:$30 Join Keep Oakland Beautiful and its community partners for the 3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration. A fun-filled evening of food, drinks, and music benefitting Keep Oakland Beautiful’s mission to create and sustain a beautiful, clean, green, litter-free Oakland through education, community engagement, and volunteer action. Bid on an amazing array of prizes in a silent auction and learn about KOB’s Community Grant recipients. Location: 390 27th St Pill Hill Oakland Contact: Keep Oakland Beautiful info@keepoaklandbeautiful.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keep-oakland-beautiful-earth-day-2024-celebration-and-silent-auction-ti

Puccini: Messa di Gloria Start Date: Saturday 5/4/2024 — End Date: Saturday 5/4/2024 Admission:$30-$50 The Golden Gate Men’s Chorus (GGMC), under the direction of Joseph Piazza, presents Giacomo Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, in collaboration with the Peninsula Women’s Chorus (PWC), under the direction of Dr. Anne K. Hege. An operatic mass or a sacred opera? No matter how you describe it, Puccini’s masterful choral work has it all — drama, beauty, mystery, passion, and the joyful, gorgeous vocal lines that immediately let you know it’s Puccini. Come hear the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus in concert with the Peninsula Women’s Chorus this spring in a rarely heard performance of Puccini’s Messa di Gloria. Composed in 1880 and not revived for a second performance until 1952, this rediscovered choral work delights and moves audiences from the opening beauty of Kyrie, the jubilant Gloria, and the drama of the Credo, to the closing prayerful Agnus Dei, with music that hints to many of the familiar Puccini arias we know and love. Tenor Alex Boyer, who recently made his Metropolitan debut and is a resident tenor with Opera San Jose and graduate of the Merola Opera and Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Programs, will be the featured soloist. Both PWC and GGMC will also perform solo sets. The Peninsula Women’s Chorus’s selection will include the world premiere of “Night into Dawn,” a newly commissioned work written by Theresa Wong, PWC’s Composer-in-Residence and dedicated to the community of Lahaina. GGMC’s solo set will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Anton Bruckner in a performance of his sacred motets. Location: 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara Santa Clara Contact: Peninsula Women’s Chorus info@pwchorus.org URL: https://pwchorus.org/concert/spring2024/

Puccini: Messa di Gloria Start Date: Sunday 5/5/2024 — End Date: Sunday 5/5/2024 Admission:$30-$50 The Golden Gate Men’s Chorus (GGMC), under the direction of Joseph Piazza, presents Giacomo Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, in collaboration with the Peninsula Women’s Chorus (PWC), under the direction of Dr. Anne K. Hege. An operatic mass or a sacred opera? No matter how you describe it, Puccini’s masterful choral work has it all — drama, beauty, mystery, passion, and the joyful, gorgeous vocal lines that immediately let you know it’s Puccini. Come hear the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus in concert with the Peninsula Women's Chorus this spring in a rarely heard performance of Puccini’s Messa di Gloria. Composed in 1880 and not revived for a second performance until 1952, this rediscovered choral work delights and moves audiences from the opening beauty of Kyrie, the jubilant Gloria, and the drama of the Credo, to the closing prayerful Agnus Dei, with music that hints to many of the familiar Puccini arias we know and love. Tenor Alex Boyer, who recently made his Metropolitan debut and is a resident tenor with Opera San Jose and graduate of the Merola Opera and Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Programs, will be the featured soloist. Both PWC and GGMC will also perform solo sets. The Peninsula Women’s Chorus’s selection will include the world premiere of “Night into Dawn,” a newly commissioned work written by Theresa Wong, PWC’s Composer-in-Residence and dedicated to the community of Lahaina. GGMC’s solo set will celebrate the 200th anniversary of Anton Bruckner in a performance of his sacred motets. Location: 3321 16th St Mission Dolores San Francisco Contact: GGMC tickets@ggmc.org URL: http://acct39228.shop.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.ACCT39228/sc.2/category.3/.f

45th Annual Boogie Campbell’s Music Festival Start Date: Saturday 5/18/2024 — End Date: Sunday 5/19/2024 Admission:Free admission 45th Annual Boogie: Campbell’s Music Festival Saturday, May 18th 10am-6pm Sunday, May 19th 10am-5pm Along East Campbell Avenue in Downtown Campbell Chosen as one of the South Bay’s Best Music Festivals by Silicon Valley Metro Readers multiple years running, Boogie Campbell’s Music Festival is two jam-packed days of live music on four stages, a variety of mouthwatering food and drink, rows of artisans selling their handcrafted works, a KidsZone and loads of fun for the whole family. Stay tuned in for the latest festival info about which bands and musicians will be performing, what food vendors will be serving up, the various business and artisan vendors and more at CampbellBoogie.com Drink tickets and festival glassware will be available for pre-purchase on the Boogie website beginning May 1st. There is free parking in multiple garages, but we also encourage anyone who can take public transportation, ride a bike, (there is a free bike valet) or walk. Admission to festival is free, but there are varying prices for food, drinks, and other festival activities. Please Note: On Saturday: Drink Ticket sales END at 5pm. Beer and wine STOPS pouring at 5:30pm. On Sunday: Drink Ticket sales END at 4pm. Beer and wine STOPS pouring at 4:30pm. Plan your Boogie visit at CampbellBoogie.com Location: 267 E Campbell Ave Downtown Campbell Contact: Campbell Chamber info@campbellchamber.net URL: https://campbellboogie.com

Celebrating National Poetry Month with California, San Francisco, and Oakland Poet Laureates Start Date: Thursday 4/4/2024 — End Date: Thursday 4/4/2024 Admission:$15 Join Mechanics’ Institute for a special celebration of National Poetry Month with a trio of extraordinary poets: Lee Herrick, California Poet Laureate, Tongo Eisen-Martin, San Francisco Poet Laureate, and Ayodele Nzinga, Oakland’s Inaugural Poet Laureate. Location: 57 Post St San Francisco Contact: Mechanics’ Institute programs@milibrary.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-national-poetry-month-tickets-774048238117?aff=oddtdtcreato

YOUNG UNATTACHED PROFESSIONALS (YUPs) Speed Dating Party Start Date: Saturday 4/13/2024 — End Date: Saturday 4/13/2024 Admission:30-40 Meet new single friends, 21-45, five minutes at a time, at a fun hotel! Dress to impress. Saturday, April 13, 2024, 8-10pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS $30/Early Birds $35/Last Minute $40/Door, if space is available. We request that everyone purchase at least one drink, so the hotel invites us back. LOCATION: Avatar Hotel by Hilton, 4200 Great American Pkwy, Santa Clara CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by YUPs (Young Unattached Professionals), a non-profit singles organization, Singles Bay Area, Luvidya.com, and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Cooking Class & Dinner, March 23, Sunnyvale •Welcome Spring Speed Dating, March 24, Belmont •Single Swifties Party, March 30, San Francisco •Upscale Party at Beautiful Winery, March 30, Los Gatos •West Coast Getaway Cruise, March 31-April 3 •April Fools Day Party, April First, Walnut Creek •Luxurious Hotel Party, April 7, Napa •Red Hot Party on Santana Row, April 10, San Jose •YUPs Speed Dating, April 13, Santa Clara •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 •Spring Fever Party, April 17, Emeryville •Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 4200 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara Santa Clara Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

SPRING FEVER PARTY Start Date: Wednesday 4/17/2024 — End Date: Wednesday 4/17/2024 Admission:$10 Celebrate Spring with new single friends! Only $10 at the door includes delicious and ample appetizers; plus a Mixer Game, which makes it EASY to meet new friends. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 7-9pm. Complimentary Appetizers are served throughout the event: •Queijo Assado-Fire-roasted Brazilian cheese, Malagueta honey •Spiced Chicken Sliders-Marinated chicken breast, arugula, tomato, pickled onion, mango aioli, brioche bun •Crispy Polenta Fries- Grated parmesan, Malagueta aiol •Brazilian Empanadas- Flaky pastry, seasoned picanha, onions, chimichurri aioli •Warm Hearts of Palm & Spinach Dip- Steamed spinach, hearts of palm, crispy toasts. LOCATION: Fogo de Chao, the East Bay’s most exciting new restaurant, 5633 Bay Street, Emeryville CA. Located at Bay Street, one of the Bay Area’s most popular dining and shopping destinations! Conveniently located near the junction of the Bay Bridge and 3 highways: 80, 880, and 24. Low-cost parking located on the street or one block away at giant parking structure. Or park for free at large parking lots nearby! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Cooking Class & Dinner, March 23, Sunnyvale •Welcome Spring Speed Dating, March 24, Belmont •Single Swifties Party, March 30, San Francisco •Upscale Party at Beautiful Winery, March 30, Los Gatos •West Coast Getaway Cruise, March 31-April 3 •April Fools Day Party, April First, Walnut Creek •Luxurious Hotel Party, April 7, Napa •Red Hot Party on Santana Row, April 10, San Jose •YUPs Speed Dating, April 13, Santa Clara •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 •Spring Fever Party, April 17, Emeryville •Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 5633 Bay St Emeryville Emeryville Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Red Hot Party on Santa Row! Start Date: Wednesday 4/10/2024 — End Date: Wednesday 4/10/2024 Admission:15-20 Wear something red to tonight’s fun party at one of the most exciting restaurants in the Silicon Valley! 80 singles attended our last party at this fun location. Santana Row features a vibrant mix of over 50 shops and 30 restaurants. If you haven’t been to Santana Row before, take advantage of this wonderful party, including happy hour specials! Dress to impress. Adults of all ages welcome. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS are available for only $15/advance (by April 9) or $20/door, which includes GREAT APPETIZERS: •Queijo Assado – Fire-roasted Brazilian cheese, Malagueta honey •Spiced Chicken Sliders – Marinated chicken breast, arugula, tomato, pickled onion, mango aioli, brioche bun •Crispy Polenta Fries – Grated parmesan, Malagueta aioli •Brazilian Empanadas – Flaky pastry, seasoned picanha, onions, chimichurri aioli •Warm Hearts of Palm & Spinach Dip – Steamed spinach, hearts of palm, crispy toasts BONUS MIXER GAME makes it EASY to meet new friends. Includes prizes! LOCATION: Fogo de Chao, a large and lovely restaurant, 377 Santana Row, San Jose CA 95128. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; Bay Area Singles Events & Travel, and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Mansion Party March 16, East Bay Hills •Cooking Class & Dinner, March 23, Sunnyvale •Welcome Spring Speed Dating, March 24, Belmont •Single Swifties Party, March 30, San Francisco •Upscale Party at Beautiful Winery, March 30, Los Gatos •West Coast Getaway Cruise, March 31-April 3 •April Fools Day Party, April First, Walnut Creek •Luxurious Hotel Party, April 7, Napa •Red Hot Party on Santana Row, April 10, San Jose •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 •Spring Fever Party, April 17, Emeryville •Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: #1090 377 Santana Row San Jose Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Blossom Festival Start Date: Saturday 4/13/2024 — End Date: Saturday 4/13/2024 Admission:free Antique cars, art, crafts, live music and more will be part of the fun. The Festival will be held April 13 from 10-4 PM at the Heritage Orchard and Saratoga Civic Center (13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga, CA). The event is free and open to the public. Activities include a wide range of music, entertainment, paintings, Saratoga historical characters, artists, local organizations and artisans. Gourmet food trucks will also be part of the fun. Children’s activity tables, petting zoo, and more are planned. The Girl Scouts are handing out flowers to visitors commemorating the historic festival. First produced in 1900, this historic event ran successfully for 41 years. Come help celebrate this tradition. Produced by the Saratoga Historical Foundation and sponsored by the city of Saratoga. For more information call 408-867-4311 or go up to www.saratogahistory.com. Location: 13777 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga Saratoga Contact: Annette annette02203@yahoo.com URL: www.saratogahistory.cm

Carving the Divine: Buddhist Sculptors of Japan Start Date: Sunday 4/21/2024 — End Date: Sunday 4/21/2024 Admission:$20 – $40 An Award-Winning Film by Yujiro Seki Co-presented by the Buddhist Temple of Alameda “Carving the Divine” is a beautifully made documentary film that offers a rare look into the art of busshi, a 1400-year-old Buddhist woodcarving tradition, and the practitioners struggling to preserve its legacy in a rapidly changing Japan. “‘Carving the Divine’ is more than a movie about amazing wood sculptors of Japan. To me, the movie is about the Master-Apprentice, or the Master-Disciple relationship, and how this is still being transmitted in the traditional manner…..stern, but yet ultimately kind, in training the apprentice to be a true artist in both skill and spirit.” — Rev. Marvin Harada, Bishop, Buddhist Churches of America Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/carving-the-divine/