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Chinese/Asian Speed Dating & Social Start Date: Friday 4/10/2020 — End Date: Friday 4/10/2020 Admission:20-25 Looking for something fun to do during the Bay Area ‘shelter in place’ order? Meet new Chinese/Asian American single friends, late 20s to early 40s, 5 minutes at a time, ONLINE! Friday, April 10, 2019, 7-9pm. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. CLICK on the date(s) you want to attend. All events are $20/early bird or $25/same day, except for April 24, which is only $10! Co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization. Saturday, April 4 – Speed Dating & Social for ages 40-60 Sunday, April 5 – Speed Dating & Social for ages 25-45 Saturday, April 11 – Speed Dating for Asians to Non-Asians Sunday, April 12 – Speed Dating & Social for ages Late 50s and older Friday, April 17 – Speed Dating & Social for Singles with Advanced Degrees Saturday, April 18 – Speed Dating & Social for Christian Single Professionals Sunday, April 19 – Speed Dating & Social for Athletic & Active Single Professionals Friday, April 24 – Find a Travel Companion Social Saturday, April 25 – Cooking Class & Social Sunday, April 26 – Fashion Exchange, Show, & Social Location: San Francisco Bay Area CA US San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Zebop! The music of Santana Start Date: Saturday 3/28/2020 — End Date: Saturday 3/28/2020 Admission:$30-$45 Playing the music of SANTANA! MARCH 28, 2020 Saturday, MARCH 28: Doors @ 7:00 PM; Music @ 8:00 PM Taking their name from a classic Santana album of the same name, ZEBOP! consists of seven energetic and talented Bay Area Musicians who take great pride in performing the music of Santana with passion and dedication. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the release of Santana’s 2nd Album, the monumental Abraxas, ZEBOP! will play Abraxas in its entirety. Many of these beautiful, moody, transcendent songs are rarely, if ever, played live, and we are excited to present them via this electrifying band, ZEBOP! Come and see this once in a lifetime performance in the intimate confines of Town Hall Theatre. And, of course, the second set will be chock full of Santana’s hits! Special Admission: The Europa Circle – The Europa Circle includes the ability to choose a seat before the house opens, a complimentary drink of your choice, an event poster signed by the band, a special three-song soundcheck, and a brief Q & A with the band. Panel participants will be: Antonio Marquez — Founder of Zebop! and a true Santana Historian; Tom Stack — THT Board VP and former Licensee of Santana Management during Supernatural period; and Herbie Herbert — Early Manager of Santana from Woodstock into the 80’s and also former Manager of Journey. The Europa Circle is limited to 40 tickets. Doors open @ 6:00 PM. ? Location: 3535 School St Stanley Lafayette Contact: Tom Stack BoxOffice@TownHallTheatre.com URL: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/up-next

Midnight Flyer: A Tribute to The Eagles Start Date: Friday 3/27/2020 — End Date: Friday 3/27/2020 Admission:$30-$45 Midnight Flyer MARCH 27, 2020 Friday, March 27: Doors @ 7:00 PM; Music @ 8:00 PM A Tribute to The Eagles — Featuring great harmonies, musicianship, and all your favorite Eagles songs Midnight Flyer will be performing the Hotel California album, in its entirety, plus a second set full of all your favorites, including songs from: Don Henley Poco Joe Walsh and the James Gang This evening will sell out fast, so buy your tickets now! Special Admission: The Desperado Circle – The Desperado Circle includes the ability to choose a seat before the house opens, a complimentary drink of your choice, an event poster signed by the band, a special three-song soundcheck, and a brief Q & A with the band. The Desperado Circle is limited to 40 tickets. Doors open @ 6:00 PM. ?? Location: 3535 School St Stanley Lafayette Contact: Tom Stack BoxOffice@TownHallTheatre.com URL: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/up-next

Playwrights' CageMatch at Town Hall Theatre Start Date: Monday 3/23/2020 — End Date: Monday 3/23/2020 Admission:$5 Town Hall Theatre presents Second Annual Playwrights’ CageMatch, one night only, Monday, March 23rd, at 7:30pm. Five Playwrights enter but only one will emerge victorious. Join us as playwrights far and wide square off in an audience-decided live competition. Our theme and setting this year is: AMONG THE TREES. A lovers’ encounter or post-apocalyptic tale, perhaps? We chose 5 scripts from over 300 entries – on March 23rd, you, the audience vote for a champion! Call (925) 283-1557 or visit townhalltheatre.com for info and tickets. Location: 3535 School St Stanley Lafayette Contact: Susan E Evans BoxOffice@TownHallTheatre.com URL: https://www.townhalltheatre.com/playwrights-cagematch

Writers With Drinks featuring Mikki Kendall Start Date: Saturday 3/14/2020 — End Date: Saturday 3/14/2020 Admission:$5 to $20 Mikki Kendall, author of Hood Feminism and Amazons, Abolitions & Activists, comes to San Francisco's longest-running spoken word series. She's joined by Nancy Au, author of Spider Love Song. Also reading: Francesca Flores, author of the young-adult fantasy novel Diamond City, Stephen van Dyck, author of the memoir People I've Met From the Internet, and poet Miah Jeffra (The First Church of What's Happening.) Charlie Jane Anders hosts. Location: 3225 22nd St Mission District San Francisco Contact: Charlie Jane Anders charlieanders2@gmail.com URL: http://www.writerswithdrinks.com

Singles Day in Napa! Start Date: Sunday 3/29/2020 — End Date: Sunday 3/29/2020 Admission:$10 at the door Singles from all over the Bay Area are invited to meet the friendly singles of Napa at the Napa Valley’s newest and most luxurious boutique hotel! This fun party has spectacular 360 degree views of the beautiful Napa Valley! Only $10 at the door includes a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes; accompanied by light appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last. Dress to impress. Adults of all ages welcome. Sunday, March 29, 2020, 3-5pm. LOCATION: Archer Hotel, 1230 First Street, Napa CA 94559. Lots of free parking on the street and nearby garages. Our party last year at this lovely hotel was a subject of a major feature story in The Napa Register! MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Karaoke Night, Feb 27, Fremont/Newark •Zip Line in the Redwoods, Mar 1, Sonoma County •Advanced Degrees Mixer, Mar 7, San Anselmo •Speed Dating, Mar 14, Sunnyvale •Wine Tasting Party, Mar 15, Livermore •Spring Has Sprung Mixer, Mar 22, San Francisco •Mt Everest Trip, April 18, Nepal CO-SPONSORED by 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: 1230 1st St Napa Napa Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

An Evening with PAULA POUNDSTONE Start Date: Saturday 5/9/2020 — End Date: Saturday 5/9/2020 Admission:From $34.50 to $74.50 with 4 tiered seating option Another laugh-filled evening of great fun with the star of NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me, and one of the funniest stand-up comics working today. Paula Poundstone returns to the Osher Marin JCC on Saturday May 9, 2020 @ 8pm. The evening offers the incredible opportunity to experience the magic and hilarity of Paula Poundstone in the intimate 500 seat Hoytt Theater rather than her usual 2000 seated venues. A rare opportunity, this special evening is co-presented by the Other Café Comedy Showcase and The Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts at the Osher Marin JCC. Paula Poundstone is one of our country’s preeminent comedians, known for her smart, observational humor and spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She tours regularly performing over 85 shows a year, is an amazing star on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, author, lecturer, host, podcaster and actress. Location: 200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Linda Bolt lbolt@marinjcc.org URL: https://www.eventbee.com/v/paula2019#/tickets

SONGS OF CHANGE Sing Along! Start Date: Saturday 5/2/2020 — End Date: Saturday 5/2/2020 Admission:$22 advance I $29 day of Bring family & friends to an all new, fun “Pub J” sing along night, with Amy Friedricks new band JUST US. Come belt out those songs created and historically used to raise consciousness, hope, and inspire through voices raised together. Four seasoned musicians have joined together to create an evening of community singing featuring songs of change and hope. Protest songs, spirituals, and anthems have lifted voices, built strength and inspiration. Join us and sing classics made famous by Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul & Mary, Crosby Stills & Nash, Simon & Garfunkel, the Beatles, and many others. Once again the lyrics will be projected on the big screen, sofas and cabaret tables will offer a cozy, comfortable setting and beer, wines, coffee, teas and snacks offered for sale within the theater. A great evening to come together with friends, family and community. Location: 200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Linda Bolt Lbolt@marinjcc.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/songs-of-change-sing-along-may-2nd-tickets-92135972173

WAKE THE DEAD performs Start Date: Saturday 3/21/2020 — End Date: Saturday 3/21/2020 Admission:$25 – $37 Gen Adm & Reserved table seating choices A perfect March celebration offering an evening of savory flavors, live music, fun & dance driven by the amazing musicians that make up the Bay Area’s own WAKE THE DEAD. Join the fun as their signature blend of Celtic traditional and Summer of Love rock music fills the Hoytt theater for this “Pub J” party. These aren’t worlds colliding – they’re worlds meshing, coalescing, creating a whole new world of possibility, and true to the spirits of the Grateful Dead and the eternally hopeful Celts. WAKE THE DEAD is a romp that flows seamlessly from rock grooves to hot Irish reels, and from haunting airs to achingly beautiful melodies familiar to Deadheads everywhere with vocal harmonies that float like clouds. The music takes off and the band follows, grinning all the way. Don your green and come early for a pre-concert Irish Reel dance instruction, Light meals to match the evening’s flair available for purchase, no host bar. Come shake off your winter blues with a joyful night of rollicking live music, dancing and fun! Location: 200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Linda Bolt lbolt@marinjcc.org URL: 37 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celtic-party-with-wake-the-dead-march-21-2020-tickets-83290314573?

HOT BUTTERED RUM – NewGrass/Americana Start Date: Saturday 4/4/2020 — End Date: Saturday 4/4/2020 Admission:Advance: $22 I Day of: $29 – General Admission Sea The JCC is thrilled to bring back the “California New Grass” Americana sounds of Hot Buttered Rum. Originally conceived on a backcountry trip of high school and college buddies as a way to re-imagine Appalachian string band music from the vantage point of the High Sierra, HBR has since found its way into the hearts, minds, and bodies of thousands. The group has toured the nation more times than its members can count, and yet still holds true to its goal to make California's own acoustic music, full of desert fire, glacial snowmelt and everything in between. Opener Caroline de Lone is a local Singer/Songwriter with an Album Fingerprints that was heavily influenced by many artists growing up, including her father Austin de Lone. Caroline has had the opportunity to open up for/ share the stage with acts such as Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Nick Lowe, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Buddy Miller, Boz Scaggs, Sammy Hagar & more, all around the globe. Location: 200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Linda Bolt Lbolt@marinjcc.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-buttered-rum-april-4-2020-tickets-85027568747