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Nuestros Colores: Art & Culture Festival of the Americas Start Date: Saturday 9/23/2023 — End Date: Saturday 9/23/2023 Admission:FREE Bienvenido a Nuestros Colores: Art & Culture Festival of the Americas! From the sounds of the cajón and the rhythms of bomba, to colorful skirts, fabulous footwork and flavorful cuisines, the Rhythmix Nuestros Colores Festival celebrates music, dance, art, food and culture from Latin and Indigenous traditions in an afternoon of fun for the whole family at Chochenyo Park. Nuestros Colores: Art & Culture Festival of the Americas is part of the Rhythmix Performance, Art and Learning “PAL” in the Parks series, which brings family-friendly, multicultural performances of music and dance, hands-on art activities for youth, and culinary treats and dishes from around the world right to your neighborhood. PAL in the Parks is presented in partnership with the City of Alameda Recreation and Park Department and Public Art Commission. Location: 2430 Encinal Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/nuestros-colores/

SINGLE MINGLE Start Date: Sunday 8/27/2023 — End Date: Sunday 8/27/2023 Admission:$10 Meet new friends at a fun restaurant in downtown San Rafael! Only $10/door includes light appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game that makes it EASY to meet people! Dress to impress. Adults of all ages welcome. Sunday, August 27, 2023, 3-5pm. LOCATION: Red Rooster Brick Oven, 901 B Street, San Rafael CA 94901. 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. •First-ever Penthouse & Roof Deck Party in San Francisco, Aug 12 •Russian River Canoeing, Aug 13, North Bay •Mansion Pool Party, Aug 19, East Bay Hills •Midsummer Speed Dating, Aug 26, Sunnyvale •Single Mingle, Aug 27, San Rafael 2 TRAVEL ADVENTURES! •Canadian Rockies & Vancouver, Sep 19-23 •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 2 SINGLES CRUISES! •National Singles Week Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 23-26 •Fiji-South Pacific Cruise, Nov 7-20 Location: 901 B St San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

28th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest Start Date: Saturday 10/21/2023 — End Date: Sunday 10/22/2023 Admission:Free admission Saturday, October 21st 10am-6pm | Sunday, October 22nd 10am-5pm Downtown Campbell For 28 years, The Campbell Chamber has celebrated all things German during our annual Oktoberfest in historic Downtown Campbell. Along the streets of downtown, festival-goers will get in the Bavarian spirit browsing the 100+ arts & crafts booths, sampling a variety of sweet and savory dishes, sipping wine and beer, and listening to some of the best bands in the Bay Area. Voted Metro’s Best South Bay Festival multiple years running, Campbell Oktoberfest is one of the most authentic Bavarian festivals in the Bay Area. The Biersch Garden is the hub of Oktoberfest, the place where people gather to eat, drink, and be merry. Beneath the expansive covered tents with plenty of seating, groups enjoy mouthwatering authentic German food and the finest German beers by Gordon Biersch Brewing Company. On the Biersch Garden stage, Zicke Zacke Band will be playing German music. Stein-holding and Best Dressed contests will be held both days of the festival. The Braumeister home brewing contest will be judged on Saturday and the winners announced in the Biersch Garten. Biersch Garten Happenings Zicke Zacke Band 10am to 6pm Saturday, 10am to 5pm Sunday Keg tapping, Saturday, October 21st at 12pm Best Dressed contests, Saturday & Sunday at 2pm Stein holding contests, Saturday & Sunday at 3pm Braumeister home brewers contest winners announced, Saturday between 2pm and 3pm So, don your dirndl and lederhosen and come Oktoberfest with us! Free admission 100+ artisan & business booths Variety of food and drink Pre-purchase drink tickets and festival glassware at CampbellOktoberfest.com Four stages of music and performances Kids Zone (including Ferris wheel!) Free parking and bike valet Service animals only, please As the festival approaches, more information including entertainment schedule, festival map, food vendors, stein holding contest and pre-purchasing of drink tickets will be available atCampbellOktoberfest.com Location: Downtown Campbell Santa Clara County Campbell Contact: Campbell Chamber of Commerce info@campbellchamber.net URL: https://CampbellOktoberfest

MIDSUMMER NIGHT SPEED DATING PARTY Start Date: Saturday 8/26/2023 — End Date: Saturday 8/26/2023 Admission:15-30 Meet new friends, 5 minutes at a time, at a lovely hotel! Dressy casual attire. Saturday, August 26, 2023, 6-10pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $25/Advance $30/Door $15 Special for Young Women (prepaid only)! 6-8pm – Speed Dating for ages 40+ 8-10pm – Speed Dating for Young Single Professionals. LOCATION: Domain Hotel, 1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA 94087. 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. DISCOUNT TICKETS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. Location: 1085 E El Camino Real Ponderosa Park Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

United 4 Hope ft Rodney O & DJ Joe Cooley Benefit Hip-Hop 50th Start Date: Saturday 8/12/2023 — End Date: Saturday 8/12/2023 Admission:40 Come celebrate Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary and help benefit Bay Area communities at the United 4 Hope Benefit Concert, Saturday August 12th! Hip Hop Legends Rodney O and DJ Joe Cooley will be performing live with other West Coast DJs at the Executive Order in San Francisco. All proceeds will benefit Alameda County, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and the San Francisco-Marin County Food Banks. Get tickets at www.beats4hope.com & join the movement! Location: 868 Mission St Yerba Buena San Francisco Contact: Monica Martines monica.martines@beats4hope.com URL: https://bit.ly/United4Hope

MANSION POOL PARTY! Start Date: Saturday 8/19/2023 — End Date: Saturday 8/19/2023 Admission:55-65 The wait is over! This will be one of the biggest events of the summer! Saturday, August 19, 2023, 6-10:30pm. Come and celebrate at a beautiful 12 acre private estate in the East Bay hills, featuring an upscale mansion and manicured gardens, with a beautiful balustrade overlooking the Bay! This is a lovely Estate and Vineyard with ample parking for all. Prepare yourself for a wonderfully exciting and romantic evening. Adults of all ages, 21+, with Photo I.D. INCLUDES: Poolside BBQ (6 PM to 8 PM) Swimsuit Fashion Show Bachelorette Auction Singles Game with Prize Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi Dance Under the Stars and a Lot More! DRESS TO IMPRESS: Beach Tropical clothes & bright colors! TICKETS: $55 (First 50 tickets) $60 (Second 50 tickets) $65 (Third 50 Tickets) CARD MATCH GAME: It's hard to meet new friends in a large venue full of strangers – very intimidating. Something has to break down the barriers. Our Card Match game inspires even the shyest person to meet everybody at the party! You'll be given a playing card. During the event, your job is to find a person of the opposite sex that has the same card. Once you find your matching card, you both go to the reception table to claim a prize. You are then free to continue meeting new people or chat with your match. NOTE: Space is limited! Purchase your ticket and you will receive by email the address of the party 2 days before the event. Please check your spam folder if you do not see our email. 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 of our 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 Marin, Aug 6, Novato •Hot August Nights Beer Tasting Party, Aug 11, San Francisco •Young Single Professionals Party, Aug 11, Sunnyvale •First-ever Penthouse & Roof Deck Party in San Francisco, Aug 12 •Russian River Canoeing, Aug 13, North Bay •Mansion Pool Party, Aug 19, East Bay Hills •Midsummer Speed Dating, Aug 26, Sunnyvale 3 LAND-BASED TRAVEL ADVENTURES! •Lake Tahoe Hiking & Sightseeing, Aug 4-6 •Canadian Rockies & Vancouver, Sep 19-23 •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 2 SINGLES CRUISES! •National Singles Week Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 23-26 •Fiji-South Pacific Cruise, Nov 7-20 Location: Cougar Cir Vineyards – Avalon Fremont Fremont Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Pour Your HeART Out – Benefit for Youth Arts Start Date: Saturday 8/19/2023 — End Date: Saturday 8/19/2023 Admission:125 Fabulous Food, Wine and Live Entertainment to support arts education for 10,000+ Bay Area youth! Alameda‘s premier youth arts fundraiser returns with a spectacular spread of food, music, wine and more! On Saturday, August 19th, Rhythmix offers an afternoon sit-down affair with a scrumptious buffet featuring your favorite local eateries, live entertainment with CHELLE’S Juke Joint, and select wine tastings all served outdoors in the Rhythmix courtyard at 2513 Blanding Avenue in Alameda. Enjoy an eclectic mix of eats from Asena, Café Jolie, C’era Una Volta, Donut Petit, Julie’s, Moussaka Kitchen, Preacher’s Daughter, Semifreddi’s, Shanvi Kitchen, Sidestreet Pho, Trabocco Kitchen & Cocktails and more! (Vegetarian options available) Savor wine tastings with indulgent reds, whites and bubblies courtesy of Dashe Cellars and Urban Legend. Cocktails available for purchase at the Rhythmix bar. Don’t drink alcohol? Enjoy our Lemonade Bar and sparkling beverages. CHELLE’s Juke Joint will be rocking the house to keep you movin’ and groovin’ with their funky mix of jazz, creole, gospel, Motown and R&B delivered A Capella by some of the most astounding voices in the Bay Area and LA! Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Jennifer Radakovich info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/pyho-2023/

Young Single Professionals Upscale House Party Start Date: Friday 8/11/2023 — End Date: Friday 8/11/2023 Admission:35-45 Meet Young Single Professionals, under age 48, at a lovely private home in Sunnyvale! Friday, Aug 11, 2023, 7-11pm. PARTY THEME: WHITE Ladies: Dress up in your favorite white dress Men: White shirt. SCHEDULE * BBQ Dinner 7:00PM-9:00PM * Ice Breaker Game & Social 9:00PM-11:00PM CARPOOLING ENCOURAGED Private Home Sunnyvale CA 94086 Street Parking with limited parking spaces. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $35 Early-bird $45 Last Day INCLUDES food & wine, mingling, great conversations, and Ice-breaker Game. Come alone, leave with connections, friends and possibly love interests. This party is limited to 48 people (24 females and 24 males) so sign-up and pay as soon as possible! Since this is a private party, the address will be emailed to you upon your payment. Please check your spam folder if you don’t receive the email. 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 Marin, Aug 6, Novato •Hot August Nights Beer Tasting Party, Aug 11, San Francisco •Young Single Professionals Party, Aug 11, Sunnyvale •First-ever Penthouse & Roof Deck Party in San Francisco, Aug 12 •Russian River Canoeing, Aug 13, North Bay •Mansion Pool Party, Aug 19, East Bay Hills •Midsummer Speed Dating, Aug 26, Sunnyvale 3 TRAVEL ADVENTURES! •Lake Tahoe Hiking & Sightseeing, Aug 4-6 •Canadian Rockies & Vancouver, Sep 19-23 •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 2 SINGLES CRUISES! •National Singles Week Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 23-26 •Fiji-South Pacific Cruise, Nov 7-20 Location: San Francisco Bay Area CA US Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Upscale Penthouse Party, with Roof Deck Start Date: Saturday 8/12/2023 — End Date: Saturday 8/12/2023 Admission:40-50 You are invited to attend our first-ever Private House Party in San Francisco! This event will be hosted at a penthouse apartment and roof deck, with a panoramic view, in the Design District neighborhood of Portrero Hill in San Francisco. For adults 45+. Saturday, August 12, 2023, 5-9pm. INCLUDES food & wine, mingling, great conversations. Come alone, leave with connections, friends and possibly love interests. PARTY THEME: WHITE Ladies: Dress up in your favorite white dress Men: White color shirt with tie or without tie. SCHEDULE * Japanese Simple Dinner 5:00PM-7:00PM * Ice Breaker Game & Social 7:00PM-9:00PM CARPOOLING ENCOURAGED Private Home San Francisco CA 94107 Street Parking with limited parking spaces. DISCOUNT TICKETS: This party is limited to 44 people (22 females and 22 males) so sign-up and pay as soon as possible! Since this is a private party, the address will be emailed to you upon your payment. Please check your spam folder if you don’t receive the email. $40 Early-bird $50 Last Day 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 of our events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS AND MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. Location: Private Address San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

HOT AUGUST NIGHT BEER TASTING PARTY! Start Date: Friday 8/11/2023 — End Date: Friday 8/11/2023 Admission:$10 Meet new friends as you enjoy ice-cold beer at this fun party! Ladies, it’s not a secret: Most men love beer! Can’t think of a better way to meet bachelors in a fun venue. And guys, don’t make me a liar by skipping this party. It’s EASY to meet single women at an event where everyone is single. No guessing who has a jealous boyfriend with them at the party!  Only $10 at the door includes tasting 3 great beers! As for you non-beer lovers, cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Friday, August 11, 2023, 7-9pm. LOCATION: Buzz Works, 365 Eleventh Street, San Francisco CA 94103. 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. · Summer Lovin’ Speed Dating, July 22, Sunnyvale · White Water Rafting, July 23, Cache Creek · Singles Night in Marin, Aug 6, Novato · Hot August Nights Beer Tasting Party, Aug 11, San Francisco 2 SINGLES CRUISES! · National Singles Week Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 23-26 · Fiji-South Pacific Cruise, Nov 7-20 3 LAND-BASED TRAVEL ADVENTURES! · Zion National Park & Las Vegas, July 28-31 · Canadian Rockies & Vancouver, Sep 19-23 · Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 Location: 365 11th St SoMa San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com