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Flamenco a las 8 with Melissa Cruz and Kalifeña Start Date: Saturday 9/13/2025 — End Date: Saturday 9/13/2025 Admission:$32 – $44 An Evening of Music and Dance with Melissa Cruz and Kalifeña The dynamism and allure of flamenco come alive on stage in an evening of dance and music with Melissa Cruz. Joined by her cast of seasoned professionals and dedicated studio dancers, Cruz presents a diverse program of dances, expressing the full spectrum of human emotion. This performance of Flamenco a las 8 features Kalifeña, a music and dance ensemble directed by Cruz, inspired by an idea to unite voices of women who, despite their diverse backgrounds, have a thread of commonality between them – the study of flamenco, the art form from Andalucía, Spain deemed by UNESCO as a treasure of World Cultural Heritage. Kalifeña melds original compositions and traditional flamenco styles with flamenco dance as its cornerstone. Be moved by an intense and passionate evening of Bay Area flamenco culture with its zeal for community, respect for the art form, and deep emotion, hallmarks of this beautiful tradition that continue to generate new inspiration for itself and its audiences. “Any dancer could make pained faces. But Cruz is clearly possessed by the duende — the spirit that drives this deeply introspective art.” -Rachel Howard, SF Chronicle Schedule 8:00pm – 10:00pm – Performance Kalifeña is: Melissa Cruz – dance and percussion Caro Acuña Olvera – vocals and percussion Luna Alonso – vocals and cello Bob San – guitar and bass Jesse Torre – guitar Katiana Vilá – vocals and percussion Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix Cultural Works info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/flamenco-a-las-8-sept-2025/

Flamenco a las 8 with Melissa Cruz and Kalifeña Start Date: Saturday 9/13/2025 — End Date: Saturday 9/13/2025 Admission:$32 – $44 An Evening of Music and Dance with Melissa Cruz and Kalifeña The dynamism and allure of flamenco come alive on stage in an evening of dance and music with Melissa Cruz. Joined by her cast of seasoned professionals and dedicated studio dancers, Cruz presents a diverse program of dances, expressing the full spectrum of human emotion. This performance of Flamenco a las 8 features Kalifeña, a music and dance ensemble directed by Cruz, inspired by an idea to unite voices of women who, despite their diverse backgrounds, have a thread of commonality between them – the study of flamenco, the art form from Andalucía, Spain deemed by UNESCO as a treasure of World Cultural Heritage. Kalifeña melds original compositions and traditional flamenco styles with flamenco dance as its cornerstone. Be moved by an intense and passionate evening of Bay Area flamenco culture with its zeal for community, respect for the art form, and deep emotion, hallmarks of this beautiful tradition that continue to generate new inspiration for itself and its audiences. “Any dancer could make pained faces. But Cruz is clearly possessed by the duende — the spirit that drives this deeply introspective art.” -Rachel Howard, SF Chronicle Schedule 8:00pm – 10:00pm – Performance Kalifeña is: Melissa Cruz – dance and percussion Caro Acuña Olvera – vocals and percussion Luna Alonso – vocals and cello Bob San – guitar and bass Jesse Torre – guitar Katiana Vilá – vocals and percussion Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix Cultural Works info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/flamenco-a-las-8-sept-2025/

50 and Fabulous Mixer Start Date: Sunday 9/28/2025 — End Date: Sunday 9/28/2025 Admission:45-55 Our last 50+ party at this lovely venue attracted such a big crowd, we’re doing it again! Meet new single friends easily with our FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. Dress to impress. Sunday, September 28, 2025, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $45/advance. $55/door, if space permits. LOCATION: Mog Asu Wine Bar at The Cove Shopping Center, 1 Blackfield Drive #14, Tiburon CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, Professionals Guild, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Free Salsa Open House & Dance Lesson, all ages, Aug 30, San Rafael •Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, August 30, San Francisco •50+ TGIF Mixer, Sep 5, Emeryville •Desi Cocktail Party, 30s & 40s, Sep 6, Sunnyvale •40s Speed Dating, Sep 9, Novato •Summer Lovin’ Speed Dating, Sep 12, Sunnyvale •Sip, Spark & Connect, 40s & 50s, Sep 13, San Francisco •Salsa Thursday! Adults of all ages, Sep 18, Sausalito •Advanced Degrees Mixer, Adults of all ages, Sep 20, Sunnyvale •National Singles Week Speed Dating, 25-39, Sep 25, Sausalito •50 & Fabulous, 50+, Sep 28, Tiburon •Speed Dating, 40s & 50s, Sep 30, Walnut Creek •Champagne Speed Dating Party, 30s & 40s, Oct 11, Walnut Creek •50+ Halloween Eve Bash! Oct 30, Sausalito •Spooktacular Halloween, 21+, Nov 1, Sausalito •50+ Saturday Night Fever! Nov 8, San Francisco Location: Ste 14 1 Blackfield Dr Tiburon Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Advanced Degrees Mixer Start Date: Saturday 9/20/2025 — End Date: Saturday 9/20/2025 Admission:30-55 Our last Advanced Degrees Mixer (Aug 16) attracted such a big crowd, we’re doing it again! Meet new friends with a Doctorate or Masters Degree at an upscale hotel! Our FUN Mixer Game, with prizes, makes it EASY to meet new friends. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress! Saturday, Sep 20, 2025, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $30/early birds. $45/advance. $55/door. LOCATION: AC by Marriott Hotel, 597 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Your Asian Connection, Bay Area Singles Events and Travel, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Free Salsa Open House & Dance Lesson, all ages, Aug 30, San Rafael •Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, August 30, SF •50+ TGIF Mixer, Sep 5, Emeryville •Desi Cocktail Party, 30s & 40s, Sep 6, Sunnyvale •40s Speed Dating, Sep 9, Novato •Summer Lovin’ Speed Dating, Sep 12, Sunnyvale •Sip, Spark & Connect, 40s & 50s, Sep 13, SF •Salsa Thursday! Adults of all ages, Sep 18, Sausalito •Advanced Degrees Mixer, Adults of all ages, Sep 20, Sunnyvale •National Singles Week Speed Dating, 25-39, Sep 25, Sausalito •50 & Fabulous, 50+, Sep 28, Tiburon •Speed Dating, 40s & 50s, Sep 30, Walnut Creek •Champagne Speed Dating Party, 30s & 40s, Oct 11, Walnut Creek •50+ Halloween Eve Bash! Oct 30, Sausalito •Spooktacular Halloween, 21+, Nov 1, Sausalito Location: 597 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Summer Lovin’ Speed Dating Party Start Date: Friday 9/12/2025 — End Date: Friday 9/12/2025 Admission:30-45 There’s still time to find Summer Love! Meet new friends, 5 minutes at a time, at this fun party. Dress to impress! Friday, Sep 12, 2025, 7:30-10pm. 2 age groups for men and 2 age groups for women: Ages 40+ to 60 Ages 25+ to 40 DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $30/Early Birds $45/at the door (if we have space in your age group). $20 Special for Young Women (prepaid only)! We request that everyone purchase at least one drink, so that this fine hotel invites us back! LOCATION: AC by Marriott Hotel, 597 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Your Asian Connection, Bay Area Singles Events and Travel, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Salsa Thursday! Adults of all ages, Aug 21, Sausalito •Saturday Night Fever! 40s and 50s, August 23, San Francisco •Pickleball for Single Professionals, Aug 24, Palo Alto •Free Salsa Open House & Dance Lesson, all ages, Aug 30, San Rafael •Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, August 30, San Francisco •50+ TGIF Mixer, Sep 5, Emeryville •Desi Cocktail Party, 30s & 40s, Sep 6, Sunnyvale •40s Speed Dating, Sep 9, Novato •End of Summer Speed Dating, Sep 12, Sunnyvale •Sip, Spark & Connect, 40s & 50s, Sep 13, San Francisco •Salsa Thursday! Adults of all ages, Sep 18, Sausalito •Advanced Degrees Mixer, Adults of all ages, Sep 20, Sunnyvale •National Singles Week Speed Dating, 25-39, Sep 25, Sausalito •50 & Fabulous, 50+, Sep 28, Tiburon •Speed Dating, 40s & 50s, Sep 30, Walnut Creek •Champagne Speed Dating Party, 30s & 40s, Oct 11, Walnut Creek •50+ Halloween Eve Bash! Oct 30, Sausalito •Spooktacular Halloween, 21+, Nov 1, Sausalito Location: 597 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

SF’s Chinatown “Autumn Moon Festival” (Sept. 27-28) + 2025 Grand Parade Start Date: Saturday 9/27/2025 — End Date: Sunday 9/28/2025 Admission:FREE Get ready for the 35th Annual Autumn Moon Festival. This highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The festival will take place on Grant Avenue, between California and Broadway, where attendees will see a variety of exciting activities, including arts and crafts vendors, delicious food stalls, live music, local contemporary entertainment, mooncakes, lion dancing, and more. The festivities will kick off on Saturday (9/27/25) with a grand parade at 11:00 am, led by beauty queens, cultural performers, and lion dancers. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Yau Kung Moon Association will present a lion dance and martial arts performance, setting the stage for a day filled with diverse and exciting entertainment. The 2025 theme is Monkey King to celebrate this mythical character known as Sun Wukong. The Monkey King will make a special appearance at this year’s Autumn Moon Festival along with acrobatic followers of the Shaolin monks on both Saturday and Sunday. The Monkey King, a central character in the 16th Century Chinese novel Journey to the West, is a powerful, mischievous, and rebellious figure. Born from a magical stone, he possesses supernatural abilities, including immense strength, shapeshifting, and the ability to travel vast distances in a single bound. His presence at the Autumn Moon Festival is a celebration of this rich cultural heritage. Location: Stockton St Nob Hill SF San Francisco Contact: Karen Larsen publicity@Larsenassc.com URL: https://www.moonfestival.org/

Rising Seas with Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble Start Date: Saturday 8/23/2025 — End Date: Saturday 8/23/2025 Admission:FREE Experience the joyful and unifying power of tribal Philippine polyrhythmic percussion, song and dance. Performing the pre-colonial music and dance of Mindanao, Southern Philippines, the Manilatown Ancestral Ensemble weaves stories from indigenous perspectives on the effects of and solutions for climate change. Location: 687 Sentinel Dr Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix Cultural Works info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/rising-seas-manilatown/

Men Needed at VIP Matchmaking Party – Women’s Tickets sold out Start Date: Saturday 9/13/2025 — End Date: Saturday 9/13/2025 Admission:99-125 SINGLE MEN ARE NEEDED for this fun party! Tickets are already sold out for women! Step into an evening of sophistication, connection, and curated magic at one of San Francisco’s most elegant lounges. Meet single professionals in their 40s and 50s. Saturday, Sep 13, 2025, 7-9pm. EARLY BIRD TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $99 (limited availability). STANDARD TICKETS: $125. Join Shannon Lundgren, Ivy League matchmaker & founder of Shannon’s Circle, and Lucie of Luvidya, celebrated dating coach and matchmaker, for a one-night-only experience crafted for accomplished singles ages 40–60 who are ready to meet their match — without the noise, the apps, or the awkward setups. Your evening includes: ???? A welcome glass of fine wine to set the tone for connection ???? An elevated charcuterie board & gourmet sweets to savor ???? Surprise luxury goodie bags curated with thoughtful indulgences ???? A bespoke matching icebreaker designed to spark chemistry and effortless conversation Exclusively limited to 30 men and 30 women — ensuring an intimate, curated environment where every guest has been intentionally invited. Whether you’re seeking romantic connection or expanding your social circle with kind, accomplished peers, this is an evening where magic happens. LOCATION: Press Club, 20 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA. Conveniently located near BART and MUNI! Paid parking is conveniently available at giant Fifth & Mission Parking Garage. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Mansion Pool Party, 25+, August 15, East Bay Hills •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, August 16, San Francisco •Salsa Thursday! Adults of all ages, Aug 21, Sausalito •Saturday Night Fever! 40s and 50s, August 23, San Francisco •Pickleball for Single Professionals, Aug 24, Palo Alto •Free Salsa Open House & Dance Lesson, all ages, Aug 30, San Rafael •Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, August 30, San Francisco •50+ TGIF Mixer, Sep 5, Emeryville •Desi Cocktail Party, 30s & 40s, Sep 6, Sunnyvale •40s Speed Dating, Sep 9, Novato •Men Needed for VIP Matchmaking Party, 40s & 50s, Sep 13, SF •Salsa Thursday! Adults of all ages, Sep 18, Sausalito •National Singles Week Speed Dating, 25-39, Sep 25, Sausalito •50 & Fabulous, 50+, Sep 28, Tiburon •Speed Dating, 40s & 50s, Sep 30, Walnut Creek •50+ Halloween Eve Bash! Oct 30, Sausalito •Spooktacular Halloween, 21+, Nov 1, Sausalito Location: 20 Yerba Buena Ln Yerba Buena San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Views of Democracy – Opening Reception Start Date: Saturday 9/6/2025 — End Date: Saturday 9/6/2025 Admission:Free, RSVP Gratitude and Hope for the Future The country needs an informed and engaged citizenry now, more than ever. Views of Democracy: Gratitude and Hope for the Future celebrates democracy through the eyes of visual artists. Visitors will enjoy the breadth and diversity of the work–from video to sculpture and from painting to photography, textile art and mixed media. Accompanying artists’ statements, are both personal and universal and encourage reflection on democracy and citizenship. Presented by Citizen Joy. Curated by Jeff Raz and Barbara Kibbe. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix Cultural Works info@rhythmix.oeg URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/views-of-democracy/

40+ Speed Dating Party Start Date: Tuesday 9/9/2025 — End Date: Tuesday 9/9/2025 Admission:30-55 Our first-ever 40s Speed Dating Party! Meet new friends in their 40s, 5 minutes at a time, at this fun party in a large private room at a fun restaurant. Dress to impress. Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $30/early birds; $45/advance; $55/door, if space permits. We request that everyone purchase at least one drink, so this fine venue invites up back. LOCATION: Hopmonk Tavern, 224 Vintage Way, Novato CA. Free parking! SCHEDULE: •6:45 PM – 7:00 PM: Registration •7:00 PM – 7:15 PM: Speed Dating Introduction •7:15 PM – 9:00 PM: Speed Dating Sessions. Please note: We may give your spot away if you do not arrive by 7:15pm. These spots are often in great demand! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Dance Extravaganza, Adults of all ages, August 9, San Jose •Mansion Pool Party, 25+, August 15, East Bay Hills •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, August 16, San Francisco •Salsa Thursday! Adults of all ages, Aug 21, Sausalito •Saturday Night Fever! 40s and 50s, August 23, San Francisco •Pickleball for Single Professionals, Aug 24, Palo Alto •Free Salsa Open House & Dance Lesson, all ages, Aug 30, San Rafael •Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, August 30, San Francisco •50+ TGIF Mixer, Sep 5, Emeryville •Desi Cocktail Party, 30s & 40s, Sep 6, Sunnyvale •40s Speed Dating, Sep 9, Novato •Sip, Spark & Connect, 40s & 50s, Sep 13, San Francisco •Salsa Thursday! Adults of all ages, Sep 18, Sausalito •National Singles Week Speed Dating, 25-39, Sep 25, Sausalito •50 & Fabulous, 50+, Sep 28, Tiburon •Speed Dating, 40s & 50s, Sep 30, Walnut Creek •50+ Halloween Bash! Oct 25, Sausalito •Spooktacular Halloween, 21+, Nov 1, Sausalito Location: 224 Vintage Way Novato Novato Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com