Month: May 2025

DESI Speed Dating Start Date: Saturday 6/28/2025 — End Date: Saturday 6/28/2025 Admission:30-45 Meet new Desi friends, 20s and 30s, 5 minutes at a time, at this fun party at an excellent hotel! Includes light appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last. Dress to impress. Saturday, June 28, 2025, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $30/early birds; $45/advance; $60/door, if space permits. SCHEDULE: 6:45 – 7:00 Registration. 7:00 – 7:15 Speed Dating Introduction 7:15 – 9:00 Speed Dating LOCATION: AC by Marriott Hotel, 597 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, 90s Social Club 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. •Saturday Night Fever Speed Dating/DiscoParty, 40s & 50s, May 31, SF •Wine Tasting Party, 50+, June 1, Martinez •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 40-55, June 7, Sunnyvale •Welcome Summer Speed Dating, 30s and 40s, June 8, Tiburon •Upscale House Party, 30-65, June 14, Sunnyvale •Summer Love Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco •North Bay Speed Dating, 40s and 50s, June 22, Petaluma •Desi Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, June 28, Sunnyvale •Independence Eve Speed Dating, July 3, Palo Alto •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, July 5, San Francisco •Salsa Night! All ages, July 12, San Rafael •Summer Night Delight, 40s and 50s, July 19, San Carlos •Midsummer Happy Hour, 30-59, July 24, San Francisco Location: 597 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Soy and Film Festival Start Date: Saturday 6/14/2025 — End Date: Saturday 6/14/2025 Admission:FREE At the 13th Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival celebrate the incredible health benefits of soy and tofu with free samples, cooking demonstrations, and workshops. The festival also features tofu eating contests, live performances, a raffle, and the Soy-ful Youth Art Contest. Proceeds benefit The Nichi Bei News, and the Nikkei Community Internship and The Japan Youth Leaders Program at JCYC. Location: 1111 Gough St Cathedral Hill San Francisco Contact: Karen Larsen publicity@Larsenassc.com URL: https://soyandtofufest.org/gallery/

Summer Love Matchmaking Party Start Date: Saturday 6/21/2025 — End Date: Saturday 6/21/2025 Admission:45-55 Start off the Summer RIGHT with someone special, 35-55, who shares your core values, at this fun party at an upscale venue! Matchbox is sweeping the nation, with parties in major cities across America. Please check-in 15 minutes early. Dress to impress. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $45 (early birds). $55 (advance). $65 (door). Matching will be powered by Matchbox**. It’s a software that uses relationship science to find you your most compatible match at the party. It’s also the same technology behind the Marriage Pact, a tradition at 100+ universities that’s matched more than half a million people to date. HOW IT WORKS: – Upon arrival, you’ll take a matching questionnaire built by Matchbox’s team of relationship scientists. – The Matchbox algorithm will identify your optimal match at the party, based on relationship science, AI, and Nobel Prize-winning economics. – After mingling with the whole group, matches are revealed (3 rounds of matches) WHO IT’S FOR: – The matching process is highly intentional—come with an open mind! – If your match isn’t love at first sight, that’s okay! The algorithm is designed for long-term compatibility, so at baseline, you’ll be values-aligned. – At the end of the day, this will be a great group of single people. Enjoy meeting everyone, and remember to be kind. EVENT STRUCTURE: – This event is highly intentional and the matching will proceed on schedule. Please be on time. – 7:00pm—the event begins on time – 7:30pm—doors close, group match – 8:00pm – first match – 8:20pm—second match – 8:40pm—third match – 9:00pm—event concludes LOCATION: The Harlequin, 68 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103. Conveniently located near BART and MUNI. Paid parking available at giant Fifth & Mission Garage. **FAQs:** **Q: What is your refund policy?** A: We need to balance the party, and that involves planning! So no refunds can be granted within 5 days of the event. **Q: What if I don’t get a match?** A: We aim to maintain a 50/50 male to female ratio but cannot guarantee that all attendees will show up, as life happens. If there is an uneven split, some matches will be paired platonically. But we hope you might make new friends. **Q: How many interactions can I expect??** A: Maximize your chances of connection! We highly encourage you to mingle with fellow participants before and after the structured activities. During the event, you’ll first connect with others in a small group based on your shared interests, followed by personalized one-on-one connections. 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. •Charity Fundraiser Concert & Dance Party, all ages, May 24, Mill Valley •Mansion Poolside Party Dinner/Dance, all ages, May 24, East Bay Hills •It’s Just Breakfast, 40s & 50s, May 25, Sausalito •Middle Age Mixer, May 29, San Francisco •Saturday Night Fever Speed Dating/DiscoParty, 40s & 50s, May 31, SF •Wine Tasting Party, 50+, June 1, Martinez •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 40-55, June 7, Sunnyvale •Welcome Summer Speed Dating, 30s and 40s, June 8, Tiburon •Upscale House Party, 30-65, June 14, Sunnyvale •Summer Love Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco •North Bay Speed Dating, 40s and 50s, June 22, Petaluma •Desi Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, June 28, Sunnyvale •Independence Eve Speed Dating, July 3, Palo Alto •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, July 5, San Francisco •Salsa Night! All ages, July 12, San Rafael •Summer Night Delight, 40s and 50s, July 19, San Carlos •Midsummer Happy Hour, 30-59, July 24, San Francisco Location: 68 4th St Yerba Buena San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Rebel With A Clause Start Date: Thursday 5/29/2025 — End Date: Thursday 5/29/2025 Admission:$18 With Brandt Johnson’s REBEL WITH A CLAUSE, DOCFest’s Opening Night Film, come for the grammar, stay for the humanity. This new docu-comedy turns a sly eye to a grammar guru, Ellen Jovin, who takes her pop-up grammar advice stand on a road trip across all 50 states. Ellen’s book Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian  (HarperCollins) was a national bestseller and comes out in paperback just nine days before the screening. The 24th San Francisco Documentary Film Festival (SF DocFest) will take place from May 29 to June 8, 2025. SF DocFest will screen 85 new non-fiction films (28 features and 58 shorts.) There are 22 films local to the Bay Area. The festival remains a hybrid of live presentations and virtual screenings. In-person screenings will be held at the Roxie Theater and the Vogue Theater in San Francisco. The majority of the in-person screenings will also include live Q&A sessions with filmmakers and subjects. Location: 3117 16th St Mission Dolores San Francisco Contact: Jeff Ross info@sfindie.com URL: sfdocfest2025.eventive.org/films

Los Altos Rotary’s Fine Art in the Park Start Date: Saturday 8/9/2025 — End Date: Sunday 8/10/2025 Admission:Free Join us for our milestone 50th annual Los Altos Rotary Club’s Fine Art in the Park on August 9-10, 2025, from 10 AM to 5:30 PM at Lincoln Park, 199 University Ave., Los Altos, CA. Explore works from over 150 juried artists selling exceptional paintings, sculptures, textiles, jewelry, wood and glass works under the shade of Lincoln Park’s majestic redwoods. Enjoy live jazz and rock performances, a community stage of unique performances, plus henna tattoos and balloon making for kids. Savor delicious fare from local favorites including Chef Chu’s Chinese chicken salad, State of Mind pizza, crepes, tacos, ice cream, and more, complemented by fine wine and craft beer selections. Your support makes a difference – 100% of event profits fund Los Altos Rotary’s charitable programs, locally and internationally. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, music lover, or seeking a fun family outing, there’s something for everyone at this community celebration. For complete details, visit rotaryartshow.com and FB/Insta: @FineArtinthePark Location: 199 University Ave North Los Altos Los Altos Contact: Anne Kearns annekearns421@gmail.com URL: rotaryartshow.com

Welcome Summer Speed Dating Party Start Date: Sunday 6/8/2025 — End Date: Sunday 6/8/2025 Admission:30-45 Meet new friends in time for Summer, 30s and 40s, 5 minutes at a time, at a lovely venue! Dress to impress. Sunday, June 8, 2025, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $30/early birds. $45/regular price. $55/door, if space permits. LOCATION: Mog Asu Wine Bar at The Cove Shopping Center, 1 Blackfield Drive #14, Tiburon 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 Session 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. •Lady in Red, May 10, 20s/30s/40s, San Francisco •Peninsula Speed Dating, May 15, all ages, Burlingame •Saturday Soiree for 50+, May 17, Palo Alto •Charity Fundraiser Concert & Dance Party, all ages, May 2, Mill Valley •Mansion Poolside Party Dinner/Dance, May 24, all ages, East Bay Hills •It’s Just Breakfast, 40s & 50s, May 25, Sausalito •Middle Age Mixer, May 29, San Francisco •Saturday Night Fever Speed Dating/DiscoParty, 40s & 50s, May 31, SF •Wine Tasting Party, 50+, June 1, Martinez •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 40-55, June 7, Sunnyvale •Welcome Summer Speed Dating, 30s and 40s, June 8, Tiburon •Summer Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco •North Bay Speed Dating, June 22, 40s and 50s, Petaluma •Desi Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, June 28, Sunnyvale •Salsa Night! July 12, San Rafael Location: 1 Blackfield Dr Belvedere Tiburon Tiburon Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

WINE TASTING PARTY, 50+ Start Date: Sunday 6/1/2025 — End Date: Sunday 6/1/2025 Admission:30-45 Meet single professionals, 50+, who appreciate fine wine at a lovely winery! Dress to impress. Sunday, June 1, 2025, 3-5pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $30/early birds. $45/regular price prepaid. $60/door, if space permits. Includes 3 free tastes! LOCATION: William Welch Wines, 837 Main Street, Downtown Martinez, CA. Free street parking and also free large parking lot a block away! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and many other singles organizations and meetups! All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Red Balloon Challenge, 21-45, May 9, San Francisco •Lady in Red, May 10, 20s/30s/40s, San Francisco •Peninsula Speed Dating, May 15, all ages, Burlingame •Saturday Soiree for 50+, May 17, Palo Alto •Charity Fundraiser Concert & Dance Party, all ages, May 24, Mill Valley •Mansion Poolside Party Dinner/Dance, May 24, all ages, East Bay Hills •It’s Just Breakfast, 40s & 50s, May 25, Sausalito •Middle Age Mixer, May 29, San Francisco •Saturday Night Fever Speed Dating/DiscoParty, 40s & 50s, May 31, SF •Wine Tasting Party, 50+, June 1, Martinez •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 40-55, June 7, Sunnyvale •Summer Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco •Desi Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, June 28, Sunnyvale •Salsa Night! July 12, San Rafael Location: 837 Main St Martinez Martinez Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

MIDDLE AGE MIXER! Start Date: Thursday 5/29/2025 — End Date: Thursday 5/29/2025 Admission:30-45 Meet new friends who are middle-aged at this fun party at an elegant venue! Dress to impress. Thursday, May 29, 2025, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $30/early birds; $45/regular price. Includes a FUN Mixer Game, which makes it EASY to meet new friends. LOCATION: Empress by Boon, formerly the iconic Empress of China, which boasts striking views of the district and SF skyline! This restaurant is led by Michelin-starred Executive Chef Ho Chee Boon. 838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco CA. 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. •Marin 50+ Party, May 4, Tiburon •Red Balloon Challenge, 21-45, May 9, San Francisco •Lady in Red, May 10, 20s/30s/40s, San Francisco •Peninsula Speed Dating, May 15, all ages, Burlingame •Saturday Soiree for 50+, May 17, Palo Alto •Charity Fundraiser Concert & Dance Party, all ages, May 24, Mill Valley •Mansion Poolside Party Dinner/Dance, May 24, all ages, East Bay Hills •It’s Just Breakfast, 40s & 50s, May 25, Sausalito •Middle Age Mixer, May 29, San Francisco •Saturday Night Fever Speed Dating/DiscoParty, 40s & 50s, May 31, SF •Wine Tasting Party, 50+, June 1, Martinez •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 40-55, June 7, Sunnyvale •Summer Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco •Salsa Night! July 12, San Rafael Location: 838 Grant Ave Chinatown San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

It’s Just Breakfast – for Single Professionals! Start Date: Sunday 5/25/2025 — End Date: Sunday 5/25/2025 Admission:30-45 Looking for a unique way to meet new people? Join us for an exclusive outdoor breakfast at Ditas! Meet single professionals in their 40s and 50s for a morning of mingling and conversation, with a spectacular view of San Francisco’s iconic skyline. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, sip on your included coffee or tea, and discover meaningful connections in a relaxed atmosphere. Sunday May 25, 2025, 9:30-11:30am. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $30/early birds. $45/regular price. Includes coffee or tea. Food at additional cost. LOCATION: Ditas, 562 Bridgeway, Sausalito CA. 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. •Singles Night in the Silicon Valley, 30s & 40s, May 3, Sunnyvale •Marin 50+ Party, May 4, Tiburon •Red Balloon Challenge, 21-45, May 9, San Francisco •Lady in Red, May 10, 20s/30s/40s, San Francisco •Peninsula Speed Dating, May 15, all ages, Burlingame •Saturday Soiree for 50+, May 17, Palo Alto •Charity Fundraiser Concert & Dance Party, all ages, May 24, Mill Valley •Mansion Poolside Party Dinner/Dance, May 24, all ages, East Bay Hills •It’s Just Breakfast, 40s & 50s, May 25, Sausalito •Middle Age Mixer, May 29, San Francisco •Saturday Night Fever Speed Dating/DiscoParty, 40s & 50s, May 31, SF •Wine Tasting Party, 50+, June 1, Martinez •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 40-55, June 7, Sunnyvale •Summer Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco •Salsa Night! July 12, San Rafael Location: 562 Bridgeway Sausalito Sausalito Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND Start Date: Sunday 5/4/2025 — End Date: Sunday 9/28/2025 Admission:FREE The GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND (GGPB) Announces 2025 Spring & Summer Concerts – 143rd Season. April 18 – Sept. 28, 2025 (25 Concert dates) – Sundays* at 1:00 pm – usually end between 2:30 and 2:45 pm. There is no intermission. Founded in 1882 the GGPB holds the distinction as San Francisco’s Oldest Musical Organization. Now a LEGACY BUSINESS in SF, the GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND (GGPB) performs FREE weekly concerts at the Spreckels Temple of Music (also known as the Bandshell), located in Golden Gate Park, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive (at Music Concourse Drive – btwn. de Young Museum & Academy of Sciences) SF 94118. ALL SHOWS FREE. For INFO call: 415 596-1741 or visit https://goldengateparkband.org * All concerts are on Sundays except: April 18 – Fri.; July 4 – Fri.; and Sept. 1 – Mon. (Labor Day). Featuring over 30 professional musicians, the GGPB performs a wide variety of wind-band music that reflects the culture, traditions, and values of San Francisco and the Bay Area while delighting audiences of all ages and interests. * All concerts are on Sundays except: April 18 – Fri.; July 4 – Fri.; and Sept. 1 – Mon. (Labor Day). Seating is first come first serve. Park benches are set up in the music concourse. Guests may bring picnic blankets and small folding chairs for additional side seating. The GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND (GGPB) 2025 Summer Concerts – 143rd Season. The GOLDEN GATE PARK BAND (GGPB) 2025 Summer Concerts – 143rd season opens a special “Pre-Season Dance” on Friday, April 18 at 4:30 pm and will continue on Sundays at 1:00 pm on April 27 through Sept. 28, 2025. There will be special concerts on July 4 (Fri.) and Sept. 1 (Mon.) Labor Day. Additionally, a myriad of San Francisco / Bay Area cultural organizations will be featured throughout the season. The music of Poland, Armenia, Scotland, Hungary, Ukraine, Mexico, Ireland, and Spain will be showcased at dedicated concerts. Performances for Juneteenth and LGBTQ+ Pride will be highlighted in June, along with an August performance in celebration of first responders. Families will also enjoy the dedicated Mother’s Day, a special concert for Kids, and a concert featuring the music of Disney. All concerts that feature music of specific nationalities or cultures include costumed guest performers, dancers, singers, and speakers who will enlighten and entertain. Dr. German Gonzalez the Music Director/Conductor of the Golden Gate Park Band. Location: Music Concourse Dr Golden Gate Park SF San Francisco Contact: Lawrence Helman heytheresells@gmail.com URL: https://goldengateparkband.org