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Age is Just a Number Start Date: Thursday 2/27/2020 — End Date: Thursday 2/27/2020 Admission:$10 advance/$15 day of show Two half hour documentaries by Elizabeth Sher and Maggie Simpson Adams In a celebration of art-making and aging, local filmmakers Elizabeth Sher and Maggie Simpson Adams profile the lives and success of two East Bay inspirations in “Edith and Weezie: Age is Just a Number”. Through these two short documentaries, Sher and Adams provide insight into what is possible when we cast aside life’s hurdles to make room for our futures. Each film is twenty minutes long with Q&A following. Edith Hillinger: Collaging Cultures a film by Elizabeth Sher tells the story of Berkeley artist Hillinger’s life beginning in Berlin, escaping to Turkey with her parents when the Nazis came to power, emigrating to Canada, then to New York City and finally landing in Berkeley, CA. Her artwork in collage is inspired by the Arabic patterns and colors of her childhood. Her lifelong interest in botany, led to work in watercolors where she examines the smallest aspects of petals and leaves to “make the insignificant significant.” Lame since polio struck her as an infant, now in her ninth decade, she continues to live a full life of travel, friends and, of course, always art. Weezie Mott: Still Cookin’ a film by Elizabeth Sher and Alameda resident Maggie Simpson Adams, profiles beloved Alameda hero Weezie Mott. The film covers Weezie’s upbringing in Colorado, to joining the Navy as a nurse in WWII, to living with her naval attaché husband Howard, in Turkey and Italy. Weezie finally landed in “this pretty, pretty island of Alameda” where she founded her cooking school. Now in her 10th decade, she continues to run Weezie Mott’s Cooking School from her home. Weezie Mott: Still Cookin’ is the third collaboration between Sher and Simpson Adams. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Rythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/age-is-just-a-number/

Chelle! & Friends Mardi Gras Party Start Date: Saturday 2/22/2020 — End Date: Saturday 2/22/2020 Admission:$22 advance/ $27 day of show Ask 20 people how to define the music of New Orleans and you’ll get 30 different answers. It could be jazz, funk, soul, Creole, Cajun, or gospel, Caribbean, African, Zydeco, rock or the chants and stirring rhythms of Mardi Gras Indians. Combining these elements and more, CHELLE & Friends delivers a stewpot of musical gumbo that is sweet, spicy, aromatic and definitely intoxicating. CHELLE! and Friends is made up of some of the most distinguished and accomplished musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their vibrant music comes alive with the driving voices of artistic director, founder, New Orleans native, and Oakland’s own “Queen of New Orleans Music,” Michelle Jacques, Rhonda Crane, Jay Lamont and Bryan Dyer, with Donna Viscuso on woodwinds, Eric Swinerman on guitar, Kevin Scott on bass and Michaelle Goerlitz on drums. Although the repertoire includes gospel, folk, blues, and pop songs from around the country, New Orleans music in its many varieties – jazz, R&B, swamp pop, and Mardi Gras Indian music, among them – has been the group’s focus since its inception in early 2005. Preserving those sounds became an even more urgent mission after Hurricane Katrina stuck the Crescent City later that year. This musically rich performance transcends ethnic boundaries, uplifts, brings news, protests, motivates and honors our richness and diversity. “Whether leading a children’s Mardi Gras parade or headlining the ‘Queens of New Orleans” Music Festival, CHELLE! & Friends’ blend of music delights audiences of all ages.” Linda Lucero, Executive/Artistic Director-Yerba Buena Gardens Festival “Chelle has put together a dream team of accomplished performers. This group completely rocks!” Russ Jennings, Common Soul Productions Doors open at 6:30pm with a New Orleans style dinner from Café Jolie. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/chelleandfriends-2020/

Day of Remembrance for Alameda’s Japantown Start Date: Wednesday 2/19/2020 — End Date: Wednesday 2/19/2020 Admission:free Rhythmix Cultural Works honors the memory of Alameda’s lost Japantown with a commemorative celebration of the Day of Remembrance. The annual Day of Remembrance, February 19, 1942, commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which led to the forced removal and incarceration of 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry living on the West Coast, who had to abandon their jobs, their homes, and lives, to be sent to one of ten internment camps scattered in desolate, remote regions of the country. No Japanese Americans were ever charged, much less convicted, of espionage or sabotage against the United States. Yet they were targeted, rounded up, and imprisoned for years, simply for having the “face of the enemy.” Executive Order 9066 is responsible for the disappearance of a once thriving Alameda Japantown. The words and stories of the Japanese in Alameda remind us of an extreme act of racial targeting that took place only 78 years ago. 6-9:00 K Gallery opening of “the writing is on the wall” ‘The writing is on the wall’ is an indication of imminent danger. K Gallery’s exhibit includes: Japanese calligraphy and carbon copies of typewritten letters from WWII internment camps, artist Najib Joe Hakim’s photographs of Palestinian and Lebanese walls and Salma Arastu’s paintings that are inspired by the scripture of the Quran. 7:00-7:30 In the Rhythmix Theater Maze Daiko and Kallan Nishimoto perform: Heart of the Mountain with Poems Excerpts from the documentary Honoring Alameda’s Japanese Americans introduced by Reverend Michael Yoshii of Buena Vista United Methodist Church, Alameda. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix Culture Works info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/day-of-remembrance/

Meet Your Valentine Singles Mixer Start Date: Thursday 2/6/2020 — End Date: Thursday 2/6/2020 Admission:$10 at the door Meet your Valentine at this fun party, with spectacular views of SF, The Bay, and the GG Bridge! Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Thursday, February 6, 2020, 7-9pm. Only $10 at the door includes all this: •Fun Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet new friends •Appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last •Prizes LOCATION: The Spinnaker, 100 Spinnaker Drive, Sausalito CA 94965. From San Francisco take Golden Gate Bridge, first Sausalito exit (Alexander, which becomes Bridgeway); right on Anchor Dr. (Bank of America at corner). From North Bay take Hwy 101 south, Sausalito/Marin City exit; go under freeway; right on Bridgeway; left on Anchor Dr. From East Bay take Richmond-San Rafael Bridge; south on 101. Free valet parking! MORE SINGLES PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •International Wine Tasting Party, Jan 11, Novato •Hidden Waterfalls & Winery Tour, Jan 11, Sonoma County •Welcome Newcomers Mixer, Jan 18, Sunnyvale •Speed Dating, Jan 26, Sunnyvale •Valentine Gala at a Mansion, Feb 7, Fremont •Meet Your Valentine Dance, Feb 8, Silicon Valley •Commonwealth Club Party, Feb 12, San Francisco •The Valentine Ball, Feb 14, San Francisco •Post-Valentine Mixer, Feb 15, Danville •Mt Everest Trip, April 18, Nepal CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many singles meetups. All of our parties are fundraisers for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Every $50 we raise at the party finances a cataract surgery for one blind person in one of the poor countries of the world! So please invite all of your single friends! Location: 100 Spinnaker Dr Sausalito Sausalito Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Meet Your Valentine Dance Start Date: Saturday 2/8/2020 — End Date: Saturday 2/8/2020 Admission:15-20 Nobody enjoys being single on V-Day. Meet your Valentine at this fun party! $15/advance (by Feb 7) or $20/door includes dancing to your favorite hits. Dinner or Appetizers available at additional cost. Please wear something RED, if possible. Adults of all ages welcome. Saturday, February 8, 2020, 8pm-Midnight. LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel 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, Singles Supper Club, 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 and more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com. •International Wine Tasting Party, Jan 11, Novato •Hidden Waterfalls & Winery Tour, Jan 11, Sonoma County •Welcome Newcomers Mixer, Jan 18, Sunnyvale •Speed Dating, Jan 26, Sunnyvale •Valentine Gala at a Mansion, Feb 7, Fremont •Meet Your Valentine Dance, Feb 8, Silicon Valley •Commonwealth Club Party, Feb 12, San Francisco •The Valentine Ball, Feb 14, San Francisco •Post-Valentine Mixer, Feb 15, Danville •Mt Everest Trip, April 18, Nepal This is a fundraiser for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Every $50 we raise at the party finances a cataract surgery for one blind person in one of the poor countries of the world! So please invite all of your single friends! Location: 777 Bellew Dr Milpitas Milpitas Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

The Valentine’s Day Ball Start Date: Friday 2/14/2020 — End Date: Friday 2/14/2020 Admission:15-20 The elegance of the Westin St Francis Hotel is the perfect venue to meet your Valentine! $15/advance (by Feb 13) or $20/door includes dancing to your favorite hits. Adults of all ages welcome. Dressy attire requested, please. Friday, Feb 14, 2020, 8pm-Midnight. LOCATION: Westin St Francis Hotel on Union Square, California Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 335 Powell St, between Geary & Post, San Francisco CA 94102. Conveniently located near BART (Powell Station) and MUNI. Low-cost parking available at Ellis/OFarrell Garage. DISCOUNTS & more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Largest Singles New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Santa Clara •East Bay New Years Eve Party, Dec 31, San Ramon •Roaring 20s Party, Jan 4, Pleasanton •International Wine Tasting Party, Jan 11, Novato •Newcomers Mixer, Jan 18, Sunnyvale •Speed Dating, Jan 26, Sunnyvale •Commonwealth Club Party, Feb 12, San Francisco •Post-Valentine Mixer, Feb 15, Danville •Mt Everest Trip, April 18, Nepal CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many singles organizations and meetups. All of our parties are fundraisers for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Every $50 we raise at the party finances a cataract surgery for one blind person in one of the poor countries of the world! So please invite all of your single friends! Location: 335 Powell St Lower Nob Hill San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Writers With Drinks featuring guest host Baruch Porras-Hernandez! Start Date: Saturday 1/11/2020 — End Date: Saturday 1/11/2020 Admission:$5 to $20 Poet, comedian and storyteller Baruch Porras-Hernandez hosts and curates Writers With Drinks. Featuring local spoken word and drag performers Irene McCalphin aka Magnoliah Black (The Virgo Homo Thugs for the Revolution), SNJV (SACH), Joe Wadlington (The New Yorker) and Robert Andrew Perez (the field). All proceeds benefit a local queer non-profit! Location: 3225 22nd St Mission District San Francisco Contact: Charlie Jane Anders charlieanders2@gmail.com URL: http://www.writerswithdrinks.com

Post-Valentines Day Party Start Date: Saturday 2/15/2020 — End Date: Saturday 2/15/2020 Admission:$10 at the door It’s NOT too late to meet your valentine at this fun party! Adults of all ages welcome. Suggestion: Wear something red! Saturday, Feb 15, 2020, 8-11pm. Only $10 at the door includes all this: •Free appetizers throughout the party •Fun Mixer Game, with prizes •Drawing for a Bottle of Wine and Gift Certificate LOCATION: Faz, 600 Hartz Avenue, Danville CA. Free parking. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Pre-New Years Eve Dance, Dec 28, San Jose •Pre-New Years Eve Dance, Dec 28, Mill Valley •Largest Singles New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Santa Clara •East Bay New Years Eve Party, Dec 31, San Ramon •Roaring 20s Party, Jan 4, Pleasanton •International Wine Tasting Party, Jan 11, Novato •Newcomers Mixer, Jan 18, Sunnyvale •Speed Dating, Jan 26, Sunnyvale •Commonwealth Club Party, Feb 12, San Francisco •The Valentine Ball, Feb 14, San Francisco •Mt Everest Trip, April 18, Nepal CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many singles meetups. All of our parties are fundraisers for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Every $50 we raise at the party finances a cataract surgery for one blind person in one of the poor countries of the world! So please invite all of your single friends! Location: 600 Hartz Ave Danville Danville Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Welcome Newcomers Party Start Date: Saturday 1/18/2020 — End Date: Saturday 1/18/2020 Admission:$10 at the door Those of us who are long-time residents of the Bay Area will greet newcomers from all over the world who want to meet new friends! Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Only $10 at the door includes all this: •Light appetizers throughout the party •Fun Mixer Game •Prizes LOCATION: Faz at Sheraton Hotel, 1108 N Mathilda, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Pre-New Years Eve Dance, Dec 28, San Jose •Pre-New Years Eve Dance, Dec 28, Mill Valley •Largest Singles New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Santa Clara •East Bay New Years Eve Party, Dec 31, San Ramon •Roaring 20s Party, Jan 4, Pleasanton •International Wine Tasting Party, Jan 11, Novato •Speed Dating, Jan 26, Sunnyvale •Commonwealth Club Party, Feb 12, San Francisco •The Valentine Ball, Feb 14, San Francisco •Post-Valentine Mixer, Feb 15, Danville •Mt Everest Trip, April 18, Nepal CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many singles meetups. All of our parties are fundraisers for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Every $50 we raise at the party finances a cataract surgery for one blind person in one of the poor countries of the world! So please invite all of your single friends! Location: 1108 N Mathilda Ave Sunnyvale Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

East Bay New Years Eve Party Start Date: Tuesday 12/31/2019 — End Date: Wednesday 1/1/2020 Admission:$80 COME RING IN 2020 at one of the Bay Area’s favorite NYE parties! Be pampered with posh decorations and décor. The party includes 2 complimentary drinks, party favors, 2 photo booths, discounted hotel rooms, big balloon drop, champagne toast, live band playing old school favorites, casino gaming for prizes. and a new unique experience where you can dance to live music you request. Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019, 6:30pm-1am. Your tickets include a special pre-party party where you can bring a drink and a snack to share. This pre-party will be held in a beautiful hotel suite where 100 singles can gather to network and make new friends. You will learn the location of the pre-party after you purchase tickets. LOCATION: San Ramon Marriott Hotel, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon CA. COST: $80. We recommend you PREPAY, as this party has sold out for more than 10 straight years. If you would like attend, be sure to get your tickets soon. PLEASE NOTE: While singles are especially welcome, this party is also open to couples. Adults of all ages welcome! DISCOUNTS and more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Christmas Party at Exclusive Estate, Dec 21, Fremont •East Bay Holiday Party, Dec 22, Dublin •Pre-New Years Eve Dance, Dec 28, San Jose •Pre-New Years Eve Dance, Dec 28, Mill Valley •Largest Singles New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Santa Clara •International Wine Tasting Party, Jan 11, Novato •Speed Dating, Jan 26, Sunnyvale Location: 2600 Bishop Dr San Ramon San Ramon Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com