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Indian Jazz Journey with Mahesh Kale, George Brooks, Utsav Lal, and Mayookh Bhaumik Start Date: Sunday 6/25/2023 — End Date: Sunday 6/25/2023 Admission:From $20 to $60 with some huge discounts ICMA is proud to collaborate with Stanford Jazz Festival to present Indian Jazz Journey, the wonderful musical collaboration between Indian classical music star Mahesh Kale and jazz saxophone virtuoso George Brooks – A combination that gives a window to the best of both worlds—enthralling for the purists, engaging for the curious, entertaining for the uninitiated, and absolutely unmissable for anyone loving music. Find tickets at: http://www.icmafoundation.org/indian-jazz-journey-jun-2023.html Location: 471 Lagunita Dr Stanford Stanford Contact: Sawani Soman sawani.soman92@gmail.com URL: http://www.icmafoundation.org/indian-jazz-journey-jun-2023.html

Indian Jazz Journey with Mahesh Kale, George Brooks, Utsav Lal, and Mayookh Bhaumik Start Date: Sunday 6/25/2023 — End Date: Sunday 6/25/2023 Admission:From $20 to $60 with some huge discounts ICMA is proud to collaborate with Stanford Jazz Festival to present Indian Jazz Journey, the wonderful musical collaboration between Indian classical music star Mahesh Kale and jazz saxophone virtuoso George Brooks – A combination that gives a window to the best of both worlds—enthralling for the purists, engaging for the curious, entertaining for the uninitiated, and absolutely unmissable for anyone loving music. Find tickets at: http://www.icmafoundation.org/indian-jazz-journey-jun-2023.html Location: 471 Lagunita Dr Stanford Stanford Contact: Sawani Soman sawani.soman92@gmail.com URL: http://www.icmafoundation.org/indian-jazz-journey-jun-2023.html

PAL in the Parks: Gamelan Sekar Jaya at Jean Sweeney Park Start Date: Saturday 6/17/2023 — End Date: Saturday 6/17/2023 Admission:FREE PAL in the Parks Noontime Family Concert Series Join Rhythmix and ARPD this summer as Performance, Art & Learning “PAL” in the Parks brings people of all ages together to experience and explore music, dance, visual art and educational opportunities through a series of family-friendly festivals and concerts in Alameda’s City Parks. On Saturday, June 17th at Jean Sweeney Park, Gamelan Sekar Jaya’s jegog ensemble presents an interactive and engaging program designed to encourage kids and kids at heart to get out of their seats and bang on some bamboo! Location: 1100 Atlantic Ave West Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/pal-in-the-parks-gamelan-sekar-jaya/

Los Altos Rotary Fine Art in the Park Start Date: Saturday 8/12/2023 — End Date: Sunday 8/13/2023 Admission:Free Attend Los Altos Rotary’s “Fine Art in the Park” on August 12-13, 2023 in Lincoln Park, 199 University Ave., Los Altos. Over 100 juried artists will display and sell quality paintings, sculptures, textiles, wood and glass work and jewelry and more! You can meet and talk to the artists! See all the details at rotaryartshow.com This free event, under the beautiful redwoods of Lincoln Park, also features all-day entertainment including jazz and rock music on the stage. You will find crepes, Chef Chu’s chicken salad, delicious foods, ice cream, and fine wine and craft beer. It’s a fun day for the entire family! Mark your calendar for good times and to find the art that touches your heart for the home, garden or office. And, like every year, a portion of your purchase goes toward Rotary’s charitable programs to help those in need, locally and internationally. Location: 199 University Ave North Los Altos Los Altos Contact: Anne Kearns annekearns421@gmail.com URL: www.rotaryartshow.com

22nd San Francisco Documentary Festival (SF DocFest) Start Date: Thursday 6/1/2023 — End Date: Sunday 6/11/2023 Admission:$15-24 The 22nd San Francisco Documentary Film Festival (SF DocFest) will be held June 1 – 11, 2023. SF DocFest will screen 39 features and 47 shorts. The festival will once again be presented as a hybrid of virtual screenings and live presentations. There are 35 films that will screen at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco. The majority of the in-person screenings held at the Roxie Theater will also include live Q&A sessions. Closing night films include "Black Barbie", which focuses on Mattel insider Beulah Mae Mitchell and delves into the cross section of merchandise and representation as Black women struggle to elevate their own voices and stories, and "Satan Wants You", which is a feature documentary about the shocking story of how a young woman and her psychiatrist helped ignite the global Satanic Panic with their bestselling memoir Michelle Remembers. Location: 3117 16th St Mission Dolores San Francisco Contact: Larsen Associates publicity@larsenassc.com URL: https://sfdocfest2023.eventive.org/welcome

Prince as a Revolution: How “The Artist” Changed Music and the Music Business Start Date: Thursday 6/8/2023 — End Date: Thursday 7/13/2023 Admission:Drop-in: $25; Series/Packages: $70 – $225; Artist A New Music History Course with Mark Montgomery French – Live & Online! Prince was a musical phenomenon without peers, from his transcendent songs to his kinetic live performances. But due to his restless artistic output and quest for secrecy, tracking how revolutionary Prince was across the musical spectrum has been mysterious until now. Musician and historian Mark Montgomery French will lead an immersive 6-week course exploring the depths of The Purple One’s genius from multiple angles. You’ll see rare music videos, listen to and dissect his multi-tracks, and explore his songwriting through his unique studio processes. You’ll also learn about his battles for gender, racial, financial, and artistic equity. It’s like a live documentary, with jokes! All classes are hybrid. Students can choose to attend in person at the Rhythmix Theater or on Zoom! Each class recording will be available through Wednesday of the following week. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/prince-as-a-revolution/

Sunday Afternoon Delight Start Date: Sunday 6/4/2023 — End Date: Sunday 6/4/2023 Admission:$10 Meet new friends OUTDOORS at a fun restaurant! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet people. Dressy casual attire recommended. Adults of all ages welcome. Sunday, June 4, 2023, 3-5pm. LOCATION: Ounces Outdoors at the Mall at Northgate, 5800 Northgate Drive, next to Kohl’s, San Rafael CA 94903. Featuring Craft Beer, Cider, and Wine, plus bocce courts! Dogs welcome. Pick a spot in the sun or the shade, depending on the weather. Lots of free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; Dr. Wendy Lyon; 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. · Springtime at the Mansion, May 20, East Bay Hills · Silicon Valley Singles Convention, May 26, San Jose · Speed Dating Party, May 27, San Jose · Upscale Party at Lovely Winery, May 28, Los Gatos 2 SINGLES CRUISES! · 10 Day Alaska Inside Passage, departing from SF, June 16-26 · Greek Isles: Santorini & Israel, leaving from Athens, June 25-July 2 Location: 5800 Northgate Dr San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Downtown Los Altos Bubbly Stroll Start Date: Friday 5/12/2023 — End Date: Friday 5/12/2023 Admission:$50-$60 Join the merchants of Downtown Los Altos for an evening of tasting great sparkling beverages and strolling our beautiful streets at the Downtown Bubbly Stroll, Friday, May 12, 2023, from 6 – 9 pm. Advance tickets are $55 each (plus applicable taxes and Eventbrite fees). If you are purchasing 10 or more advance tickets for a group, then tickets are $50 each (plus applicable taxes and Eventbrite fees). If there are any tickets still available the day of the event, they will be $60 (plus applicable taxes and Eventbrite fees). Location: State St North Los Altos Los Altos Los Altos Contact: Scott Hunter info@downtownlolsaltos.org URL: https://downtownlosaltos.org/event/bubbly-stroll/

Silicon Valley Singles Convention Start Date: Friday 5/26/2023 — End Date: Friday 5/26/2023 Admission:15-25 Our largest event of 2023 takes place at the spacious Holiday Inn San Jose! Coat & tie/dressy attire recommended, but not required. Adults of all ages welcome. Friday, May 26, 2023. 7:30pm – Keynote Address – “Looking for Love in All the RIGHT Places.” Rich Gosse is the author of nine books for singles, including You CAN Hurry Love, Singles Guide to the Bay Area, and A Good Man Is EASY to Find (“This is a great book!” Oprah Winfrey). His entertaining seminars have been sponsored by 60 colleges all over America. His controversial views have been featured by hundreds of major TV/Radio/Print media, including Oprah, NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Night Line, Fox’s Neil Cavuto Show, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, BBC, The New York Times, The London Times, The Australian, The New Zealand Herald, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, Playboy, Playgirl, etc. 9pm-Midnight – DANCE PARTY, featuring your favorite hits. LOCATION: Holiday Inn Silicon Valley, California Ballroom (2nd Floor), 1350 N First Street, San Jose CA 95112. Conveniently located across from Gish Light Rail Stop. Free street parking in back of hotel or $5 paid parking at hotel. TICKETS: $15/advance (by May 25) or $25/door. Dinner available at additional cost downstairs at The Pub. Overnight rooms at hotel available for $149 for the night (does NOT include admission to the Singles Convention). Booking code is SSP 2023. Hotel phone number is 408-453-6200. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization, Professionals Guild, Bay Area Singles Events & Travel, Single Professionals internet Network, Single and Professional, Bay Area Nightlife, Bay Area Singles, Singles with Advanced Degree, Your Asian Connection, Cougar Parties. Lifestyle Parties, Bay Area Singles, San Francisco Singles, Singles Over 40 and Fun!, Wildcat Adventure Club, We Love Bay Area, 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. •Peacock Gap Mixer, April 30, San Rafael •Springtime at the Mansion, May 20, East Bay Hills •Silicon Valley Singles Convention, May 26, San Jose •Speed Dating Party, May 27, San Jose •Upscale Party at Lovely Winery, May 28, Los Gatos 3 SINGLES CRUISES! •Egypt in 9 Days, inc. Nile Cruise, May 9-17 •10 Day Alaska Inside Passage, departing from SF, June 16-26 •Greek Isles: Santorini & Israel, leaving from Athens, June 25-July 2 Location: 1350 N First St North San Jose San Jose Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Earth Day 2023 Celebration & Silent Auction Start Date: Saturday 4/29/2023 — End Date: Saturday 4/29/2023 Admission:$30 You are invited to a fun-filled and inspiring evening celebrating a month of keeping Oakland green through Earth Day events and honoring Keep Oakland Beautiful’s small grant awardees. Join us for an outdoor event* featuring delicious food and drinks, music, a silent auction, and a moving program highlighting Oakland community members dedicated to beautifying their communities. Your ticket proceeds support Keep Oakland Beautiful and comes with food and drinks (unlimited until we run out), entertainment, and light programming for the evening. -Silent auction (items include concert tickets, local restaurant gift cards, and more). -Learn more about Keep Oakland Beautiful's work and celebrate past small grant winners and other community members who have made an impact. -?Unlimited food from Cielito Lindo taco truck (6pm until we run out!) -?Raffle with A's tickets Hear from special guests, Vincent Williams from the Urban Compassion Project and Environmental Justice Advocate/Oakland Council Member Dan Kalb. ** Keep Oakland Beautiful is committed to creating an inclusive event. If the ticket price is prohibitive, please contact kob_fundraising@keepoaklandbeautiful.org to discuss alternative options. Location: 411 28th St Oakland Contact: Keep Oakland Beautiful KOB_fundraising@keepOaklandBeautiful.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-2023-celebration-and-silent-auction-tickets-560845914227