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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/

The Amazing Bubble Man (3:30pm) Start Date: Saturday 4/20/2024 — End Date: Saturday 4/20/2024 Admission:$15 – $25 The Greatest Bubble Show on Earth The Amazing Bubble Man has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success. Theater-goers will experience the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, as the Amazing Bubble Man combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. http://amazingbubbleman.com/ Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/amazing-bubble-man-330pm/

The Amazing Bubble Man (1pm) Start Date: Saturday 4/20/2024 — End Date: Saturday 4/20/2024 Admission:$15 – $25 The Greatest Bubble Show on Earth The Amazing Bubble Man has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed 14 years of sell-out success. Theater-goers will experience the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, as the Amazing Bubble Man combines comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. http://amazingbubbleman.com/ Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/amazing-bubble-man-1pm/

Istanbul Connection Start Date: Saturday 4/6/2024 — End Date: Saturday 4/6/2024 Admission:$27 – $40 Balkan and Latin Beats What happens when you mix Latin rhythms with Balkan beats and infuse it with a Bay Area twist? You get the hottest dance party in Alameda! With their complex, fiery rhythms, driving tempos and expressive vocals, the Istanbul Connection delivers an exhilarating evening of sonic expression and cross-cultural musical connections to keep you on your feet and dancing to the beat. Bringing together some of the finest Balkan and Latin musicians in the Bay Area, Istanbul Connection combines the invigorating rhythms of rumba and cumbia with electrifying Balkan brass, alluring Turkish maqam and fiery flamenco in an unforgettable evening of music and dance you won’t want to miss! Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/istanbul-connection/

UPSCALE PARTY AT BEAUTIFUL WINERY FOR SINGLE PROFESSIONALS Start Date: Saturday 3/30/2024 — End Date: Saturday 3/30/2024 Admission:30-40 Come and meet Upscale Singles at beautiful Regale Winery, featuring manicured gardens and a beautiful view of the coastal mountains! This is a lovely Estate and Vineyard. Enjoy both outdoors and indoors. Prepare yourself for a wonderful and romantic evening. Adults of all ages are welcome! Saturday, March 30, 2024, 5-9pm. DRESS TO IMPRESS: The theme of the party is Beautiful Spring Colors! Suggested attire: Please dress in one solid color – White, Yellow, Light Blue or Cherry Red. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $30 Early-bird $35 Last Week $40 At the Door INCLUDES: * Appetizers (Until gone) * Beautiful Outdoor Garden with Spring Fashion Contest & Prizes (5:00pm to 6:00pm) * Social and Group Photos for Same Colors (6:00pm to 7:00pm) * Dance Class and Group Dancing in Barrel room (7:00pm to 8:30pm) * Free Parking Wood Fired Pizza available at additional cost. Delicious wines available at special discount price just for our singles! LOCATION: Regale Winery & Vineyards, 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos CA. Beautiful event spaces, bucolic scenery, and best backdrops for photos. It’s a perfect place for a romantic, memorable singles event! NOTE: Although there is plenty of parking for a typical event, due to the unique nature of singles parties where 100 people may arrive in 100 cars, parking may be limited. Carpooling is encouraged. 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. MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Singles Night in North Beach, March 5, San Fancisco •Saturday Night Speed Dating, March 9, Sunnyvale •Single Mingle, March 12, San Rafael •Potluck House Party, March 16, Sunnyvale •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 •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: 24040 Summit Rd Los Gatos Los Gatos Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Revenge of the Fifth – 2nd Annual Geek Market Start Date: Sunday 5/5/2024 — End Date: Sunday 5/5/2024 Admission:Free Geeks Unite, we are bringing back the crazy popular Geek Market. There will be Bay Area makers with everything your like geeky nerdy heart desires and more! fried rice, cookies, macrons, jams, pickles, freeze dried candies, candles, wax melts and incense, bath and beauty ideas, CBD, jewelry, clothing, plants, home and decor, crochet items, crystals and so much more!!! Anime, Hello Kitty, Studio Ghibli, Harajuku, Kawaii, Comics, Video Games, Arcade Games, Cult Movies, Super Heroes, Marvel, Geeks, Nerds, Classic Cartoons, Black and White Films, Vintage Board Games, Atari, Nintendo, Action Figures, And Funko Location: 991 Loring Ave Crockett Crockett Contact: Kari Savinski sugarcitymp@gmail.com URL: https://facebook.com/events/s/revenge-of-the-fifth-2nd-annua/885224626496573/?mibextid=RQdjqZ

APRIL FOOLS DAY PARTY Start Date: Monday 4/1/2024 — End Date: Monday 4/1/2024 Admission:$10 Our last party in Walnut Creek (New Years Eve) attracted a huge crowd and was a blast! Only $10 at the door includes appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last; accompanied by a FUN Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet people. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Monday, April 1, 2024, 7-8:30pm. LOCATION: Bar Camino, 1470 N Broadway, Walnut Creek CA. Free parking at the Broadway parking structure at 1390 N Broadway – just a block away! 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 EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Singles Night in North Beach, March 5, San Francisco •Saturday Night Speed Dating, March 9, Sunnyvale •Single Mingle, March 12, San Rafael •Welcome Spring Speed Dating, March 24, Belmont •Single Swifties Party, March 30, San Francisco •West Coast Getaway Cruise, March 31-April 3 •April Fools Day Party, April First, Walnut Creek •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 •Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 1470 N Broadway Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Arbor Day Tree Planting Party Start Date: Saturday 3/9/2024 — End Date: Saturday 3/9/2024 Admission:Free Bring your family and celebrate Arbor Day at our community tree-planting party and park beautification event. Learn about what makes trees important to our natural and urban environments, and what makes Santa Rosa a Tree City USA! Arbor Day is the birthday of the late famed botanist and Santa Rosa resident Luther Burbank. Location: 5750 Mountain Hawk Drive Santa Rosa Contact: Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks volunteer@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/d4ff6de0-74f8-45cc-96d9-0945014b1b35

AMERICA’S FIRST SINGLE SWIFTIES PARTY, with Taylor Swift Lookalike Contest Start Date: Saturday 3/30/2024 — End Date: Saturday 3/30/2024 Admission:10-20 America’s first Single Swifties Party, at San Francisco’s most beautiful nightclub, is sure to attract a big crowd! Taylor Swift, the world’s most popular entertainer, has produced a body of music that is unparalleled, which will be featured at this fun dance party. TAYLOR SWIFT LOOKALIKE CONTEST kicks off the evening, with lots of prizes. Grand Prize is a set of Dating Coaching Sessions with Its Just Lunch, America foremost matchmaking service, valued at $800! Plus a raffle for a free Its Just Lunch membership. Adults of all ages (21+) welcome. Dress to impress. Saturday, March 2024, 7pm. LOCATION: Madarae, 46 Minna St, San Francisco CA. Conveniently located near BART and MUNI. Limited free street parking in the area, plus paid parking lots. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $10/advance (by March 29) or $20/door. 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. •Singles Night in North Beach, March 5, San Francisco •Saturday Night Speed Dating, March 9, Sunnyvale •Single Mingle, March 12, San Rafael •Welcome Spring Speed Dating, March 24, Belmont •Single Swifties Party, March 30, San Francisco •West Coast Getaway Cruise, March 31-April 3 •April Fools Day Party, April First, Walnut Creek •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 •Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29 Location: 46 Minna St SoMa San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com