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Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal Start Date: Saturday 12/11/2021 — End Date: Saturday 12/11/2021 Admission:$10-40 In our first live concert in over two years, the Peninsula Women’s Chorus celebrates being together with classic choral works interwoven with the ethereal sounds of the harp. Opening with Alice Parker’s rousing setting of “Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal” followed by Brahms’s first choral work, the lilting “Ave Maria,” PWC presents Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols as a journey, choreographed and staged by local director and choreographer MaryStarr Hope. The second half, a further exploration of what it means to gather through music and movement, will feature Franz Biebl’s much-loved “Ave Maria,” Machaut’s “Rose, Liz, Printemps, Verdure,” Rehnqvist’s “I Himmelen,” and the exquisite “Dirait-On,” by Morten Lauridsen. Ending the concert are seasonal favorites “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” arranged by local composer Eric Tuan, and “Silent Night.” In collaboration with stage director MaryStarr Hope and harpist Jennifer Ellis, PWC celebrates the joys of the season through live music together. Location: 600 Colorado Ave Midtown Palo Alto Contact: Jungmee Kim publicity@pwchorus.org URL: https://pwchorus.org/concert/fall2021/

Writers With Drinks featuring Lucy Sante and Adele Bertei Start Date: Saturday 11/13/2021 — End Date: Saturday 11/13/2021 Admission:$5 to $20, NOTAFLOF San Francisco’s longest-running spoken word show is back in person, after a year and a half hiatus. (Vaccines/masks required.) This time, we feature legendary critic and writer Lucy Sante (Maybe the People Would Be the Times), musician and author Adele Bertei (Why Labelle Matters), poet/comedian Baruch Porras-Hernandez (Lovers of the Deep Fried Circle), novelist Mike DeCapite (Jacket Weather) and poet Nazelah Jamison (Evolutionary Heart). Charlie Jane Anders hosts and reads from her brand new short story collection, Even Greater Mistakes. Location: 912 Cole St. #247 San Francisco Contact: Charlie Jane Anders charlieanders2@gmail.com URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-with-drinks-1113-lucy-sante-adele-bertei-nazelah-jamison-ticket

22nd Annual Potrero Hill History Night Start Date: Saturday 11/6/2021 — End Date: Saturday 11/6/2021 Admission:Free Each Fall for 22 years, The Potrero Hill Archives Project has presented Potrero Hill History Night. The focus is on sharing local stories meant to bring together old-timers and newcomers to the neighborhood. The Potrero Hill Archives Project started in 1986 collecting oral histories, historic photos, and anything connected to Potrero Hill and Dogpatch history. Our History Nights bring together neighborhood old-timers and newcomers. Location: Everywhere Everywhere Contact: Peter Linenthal ppotrero@pacbell.net URL: https://potrero-history.com/2021

Single Mingle for Silicon Valley Professionals Start Date: Saturday 11/13/2021 — End Date: Saturday 11/13/2021 Admission:10 Meet new friends at a fun venue! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last; accompanied by a Mixer Game, with prizes, that makes it EASY to meet people. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Proof of full vaccination required. Saturday, November 13, 2021, 3-5pm. LOCATION: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Mosaic Restaurant & Lounge, 211 S First St, Downtown San Jose CA 95113. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Nov 13, Single Mingle, San Jose •Nov 20, Thanksgiving Mixer, East Bay •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 10, Marin Holiday Mixer •Dec 12, Napa Holiday Mixer •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure 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 at an average cost of only $50 for each surgery! Location: 211 S 1st St Downtown San Jose San Jose Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Thanksgiving Mixer for Singles! Start Date: Saturday 11/20/2021 — End Date: Saturday 11/20/2021 Admission:10 Celebrate Thanksgiving a few days early at a fun venue! Only $10 at the door includes pulled pork sliders and veggie crudite served with humus, until they run out, plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes, that makes it EASY to meet new friends. Adults of all ages welcome. Proof of full vaccination and mask required when you arrive (may be removed while eating and drinking). Saturday, Nov 20, 2021, 6-9pm. LOCATION: Hyatt Place (not to be confused with Hyatt House down the street), 5700 Bay Street, next to Bay Street Mall, Emeryville CA 94608. Conveniently located near the junction of Hwy 80, Hwy 880, and the Bay Bridge, so our single friends from San Francisco and the East Bay can enjoy! Discounted parking at hotel for $8 or free parking in large parking lots nearby. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Oct 29, Halloween Party – Outdoors & Indoors, South San Francisco •Oct 30, Exclusive Mansion Halloween Party, East Bay Hills •Nov 20, Thanksgiving Mixer, East Bay •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 10, Marin Holiday Mixer •Dec 12, Napa Holiday Mixer •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure 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 at an average cost of only $50 for each surgery! Location: 5700 Bay St Emeryville Emeryville Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

A Candlelit Christmas Evening Start Date: Friday 12/10/2021 — End Date: Friday 12/10/2021 Admission:$25 Christmas is coming back to the Benicia Historical Museum! Come out to the Museum for A Candlelit Christmas Evening, our 21-and-over holiday party, on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 6-10PM. Enjoy a live concert by R&B singer and Adult Contemporary recording artist Nicky DePaola, a no-host bar with fun holiday-inspired custom cocktail creations, festive appetizers, and fantastic door prizes — including original artwork by internationally recognized artist Bill Gian. Your event ticket includes admission, door-prize ticket, live entertainment, and one drink ticket redeemable for one beer, glass of wine or champagne, or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. But wait! There’s more! A Candlelit Christmas Evening will also be your last chance to purchase one (or more!) of the 200 tickets available for our 2021 Fundraising Raffle, where one lucky winner will receive $500! (need not be present to win.) Can't make it to A Candlelit Christmas Evening? Stop by the Museum or Offices during regular operating hours (Museum — 1pm -4pm, Wednesday through Sunday; Offices — 9am-2pm Tuesday through Friday) to purchase your raffle tickets! Tickets for A Candlelit Christmas Evening are available through Eventbrite.com, at the Benicia Historical Museum and Offices, and at Bookshop Benicia. Location: 2060 Camel Road Benicia Contact: Maureen Williams info@beniciahistoricalmuseum.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-candlelit-christmas-evening-tickets-176689211187

Halloween Party – Outdoors & Indoors! Start Date: Friday 10/29/2021 — End Date: Friday 10/29/2021 Admission:15-20 Celebrate Halloween Weekend at a fine Waterfront Hotel, OUTDOORS AND INDOORS! $15/advance (by Oct 28) or $20/door includes dancing to your favorite hits, plus Costume Contest (costumes are optional) with prizes. Adults of all ages welcome! PLEASE BRING PROOF OF VACCINATION. Friday, October 29, 2021, 8pm-Midnight. LOCATION: AC Hotel by Marriott at Oyster Point, 1333 Veterans Blvd, South San Francisco CA 94080. Two Parties in One! OUTDOORS in the comfy large patio, with sofas and heat lamps. INDOORS in the Waterfront Lounge. Lots of free parking. If hotel lot is full, parking is available in neighboring office building lots, which should be virtually empty in the evening. Overnight rooms available for only $99! DISCOUNTS & MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Oct 16, Upscale Private House Party, 28-48, Sunnyvale •Oct 29, Halloween Party – Outdoors & Indoors, South San Francisco •Oct 30, Exclusive Mansion Halloween, East Bay •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure 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 at an average cost of only $50 for each surgery! Location: 1333 Veterans Blvd Oyster Point South San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

A Candlelit Christmas Evening Start Date: Friday 12/10/2021 — End Date: Friday 12/10/2021 Admission:$25.00 – $30.00 Join the Benicia Historical Museum for A Candlelit Christmas Evening and ring in the holidays in style. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, festive appetizers, and a no host cocktail bar. Tickets are $25.00 through Eventbrite and $30.00 at the door. Buy now and save. Make your plans early. Ticket included museum and event admission, 1 drink ticket redeemable for a beer, glass of win or champagne, or soft drink of your choice. Event is 21+. ID’s check at the door. See you at the museum. Location: 2060 Camel Road Benicia Contact: Jen Roger info@beniciahistoricalmuseum.org URL: http://www.benicishistoricalmuseum.org

Marin Arts & Crafts Show Start Date: Friday 10/8/2021 — End Date: Sunday 10/10/2021 Admission:free Marin Arts & Crafts Show returns to the San Rafael Embassy Suites Ballrooms from October 8 through 10. Inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement of the late 19th century, the show brings together over 100 artists, artisans, and purveyors in a celebration of handcraft. Show goers can shop directly from the artists and artisans, and find products made with careful, meticulous detail, natural materials, and brilliant colors. Ranging from finely crafted jewelry, accessories, clothing, art and decor, to everyday items as beautiful to look at as they are useful. A series of small interactive workshops are on-going throughout the show and offer a chance to learn handcraft skills such as jewelry making, painting, and mixed media. Marin Arts & Crafts Show looks to capture the spirit and romance of a bygone era, while bringing focus to the future of Art & Crafts and promoting the makers of today. The three-day show encompasses all handcrafted media –jewelry, clothing, woodwork, ceramics, artwork, paper arts, specialty foods, antiquities, and objets d’art –designed and made by independent artisans, studio artists, and small production workshops. Come to shop, take a workshop, mingle with like minded souls, and take in all the creativity. There is no charge for admission or parking, so relax, take your time, and stay all three days! Marin Arts & Crafts Show presents an unparalleled selection of artisan handcraft, Friday through Sunday, October 8 -10, at Embassy Suites, 101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael, CA. Hours are 10am to 6pm daily. Everyone is welcome. www.ArtsAndCraftsShow.com Location: 101 McInnis Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903 San Rafael Contact: Casey Kennerson info@beadagio.com URL: https://www.artsandcraftsshow.com/marin.php

Autumn Speed Dating Party! Start Date: Sunday 9/26/2021 — End Date: Sunday 9/26/2021 Admission:25-35 Time to escape the house and meet new friends, 5 minutes at a time, on a PRIVATE OUTDOOR PATIO on popular Murphy Street in Downtown Sunnyvale! Limiting the party to fully-vaccinated singles and doing it outdoors is prudent! Please bring proof of vaccination. Sunday, Sep 26, 2021. 3:00-5:00pm – Young Singles Speed Dating, ages 26-42 5:00-7:00pm – Advanced Degrees Speed Dating, ages 36-54 7:00-9:00pm – Single Professionals Speed Dating, ages 42-60 TICKETS: $25/Advance or $35/Door (If space permits) We recommend you PREPAY on our main website, www.thepartyhotline.com, as some sections are likely to sell out. LOCATION: Off the Rails Brewing Co, 111 S Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale CA 94086. Free parking in back. DISCOUNTS & MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Sep 10, The Masked Ball! San Francisco •Sep 15-21, Athens & Greek Islands Getaway •Sep 25, Upscale Private House Party, Emerald Hills (Redwood City) •Sep 26, Autumn Speed Dating Party, Sunnyvale •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure 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. Location: 111 S Murphy Ave Heritage District Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com