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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

ED ASNER stars in ‘A Man and His Prostate’ a One-Man Show Start Date: Saturday 3/14/2020 — End Date: Saturday 3/14/2020 Admission:TICKETS: $35 – $62 general admission and reserved Legendary actor and 8-Time Emmy Award-Winner ED ASNER (Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, Elf, Up! etc.) comes to the Osher Marin JCC in the Comedy/Drama A Man and His Prostate. Based on a true-life experience, a man discovers his inner self in more ways than one as he faces un-expected surgery while vacationing in Italy. A near tragedy is masterfully transformed into a one-man comedy, perfectly portrayed by Ed Asner. Location: 200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Linda Bolt lbolt@marinjcc.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ed-asner-a-man-his-prostate-31420-tickets-79808309803?aff=ebdssbde

Congresswoman Jackie Speier in conversation with Michael Krasny Start Date: Sunday 3/1/2020 — End Date: Sunday 3/1/2020 Admission:$25 – $42 Reserved table/General Admission Choices In this premier season of the Kanbar Center’s new “Live On Stage with Michael Krasny” Series, KQED Forum Radio Talk Show host Michael Krasny welcomes Congresswoman Jackie Speier. Congresswoman Speier has spent most of her adult life in politics and is a fearless fighter for women’s equality, LGBTQ rights and the disenfranchised who has dedicated her life to eliminating government corruption while working to strengthen America’s national and economic security. She was named to Newsweek’s list of 150 “Fearless Women” in the world and one of “Politico's 50” most influential people in American politics for bringing the Me Too reckoning to Congress. Tonight Michael Krasny & Congresswoman Jackie Speier discuss her life, career and accomplishments as well as politics and current issues. Conversation followed by audience Q & A Location: 200 N San Pedro Rd San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Linda Bolt lbolt@marinjcc.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-on-stage-with-michael-krasny-presents-congresswoman-jackie-speier-

Spring Has Spring! Mixer Start Date: Sunday 3/22/2020 — End Date: Sunday 3/22/2020 Admission:$10 at the door Meet new single friends at a fun French Lounge on Broadway! $10 at the door includes our fun Mixer Game, that makes it easy to meet people; accompanied by light appetizers, served at 4pm, as long as they last. Dress to impress. Adults of all ages welcome! Sunday, March 22, 2020, 4-6pm. LOCATION: Le Petit Paris 75, 515 Broadway, San Francisco CA. Street parking is free on Sundays in the City, but you may have to walk a couple of blocks. 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. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Man Swap, Feb 22, Burlingame •Karaoke Night, Feb 27, Fremont/Newark •Zip Line in the Redwoods, Mar 1, Sonoma County •Advanced Degrees Mixer, Mar 7, San Anselmo •Speed Dating Party, Mar 14, Sunnyvale •Wine Tasting Party, Mar 15, Livermore •Mt Everest Trip, April 18, Nepal 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: 515 Broadway Chinatown San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Speed Dating Party Start Date: Saturday 3/14/2020 — End Date: Saturday 3/14/2020 Admission:20-30 Meet new single friends, 5 minutes at a time, at a boutique hotel! Saturday, March 14, 2020. 4 different sessions: 3-5pm – Advanced Degrees Speed Dating, ages 35-55, all ethnic groups. $25/advance or $30/door, if space permits. 3-5pm – Asian Singles Speed Dating, ages 25-40. $20/advance or $30/door, if space permits. 5-7pm – Young Single Professionals Speed Dating, all ethnic groups, 30-45. $25/advance or $30/door, if space permits. 7-9pm – 45+ Speed Dating – all ethnic groups, ages 45-60. $25/advance or $30/door, if space permits. LOCATION: The Domain Hotel, 1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking. TICKETS: We recommend you prepay, as some sections are likely to sell out. Food and drinks available at additional cost. Dress to impress! DISCOUNTS and more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Man Swap, Feb 22, Burlingame •Sequoia Tree Wine & Nature Trek, Feb 22, Sonoma County •Karaoke Night, Feb 27, Fremont/Newark •Advanced Degrees Mixer, Mar 7, San Anselmo •Wine Tasting Party, Mar 15, Livermore •Mt Everest Trip, April 18, Nepal CO-SPONSORED by Society of Single Professionals, San Francisco Singles, SF Bay Area Singles Events, Single Professionals Internet Network (SPiN), Singles with Advanced Degrees, Backroads Wine and Nature Adventures, Single n’ Professional, Hidden Backroads Adventures, Your Asian Connection, 40+ Singles, Cougar Events, Lifestyle Parties, Bay Area Singles Travel, Cougar Meetup, Indie Tom’s Hidden Backroads, Bay Area Single Boomers, Palo Alto Ballroom Dancing, Bay Area Asian Women, Backroads Wine Waterfall Adventures, Singles Coffee Club of the Silicon Valley, etc. This is a fundraiser 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: 1085 E El Camino Real Ponderosa Park Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Downtown Los Altos St. Paddy’s Beer Stroll Start Date: Friday 3/13/2020 — End Date: Friday 3/13/2020 Admission:$35 – $40 Stroll the Downtown village while enjoying live music and unlimited sampling of some of the area’s best craft beers during the Downtown Los Altos St. Paddy’s Beer Stroll on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 6 – 9 pm. Ticket Price: Advance tickets are $35 each (plus Eventbrite fees). If you are purchasing 10 or more advance tickets for a group, then tickets are $30 each (plus Eventbrite fees). If there are any tickets still available the day of the event they will be $40 (plus Eventbrite fees). What’s included: Wristband entitling you to craft beer tastings throughout Downtown, free collectible beer glass and map to all the tasting sites. Where to Check in: Check-in will open at 5:00 pm (event begins at 6 pm) so you can come early to avoid long lines and grab a quick bite to eat at one of our great restaurants. Check-in locations: We will have two check-in locations for your convenience. 1) In Veterans Community Plaza at the intersection of Main and State Streets. 2) At Sereno Group office, 467 First Street, #200. Please do not forget your ID, as we will check ID for ALL attendees. (Please note: This is also a tasting site. Food Please drink responsibly and taste on a full stomach! We open check-in one hour before the event so you can grab a bite at one of our great restaurants before heading out to taste. Restrooms Most of our tasting sites are fairly small businesses, so do not have restroom facilities that can handle a crowd. Their restrooms will not be available to Beer Stroll attendees. Portable public restrooms will be available along Third Street near State. Parking Please consider taking a yellow cab or Uber or Lyft to the event instead of driving. If you do drive please note that no ticket is needed for designated drivers accompanying you who will not be tasting. Free public parking is available throughout Downtown Los Altos Can I bring my baby? Sure, you can bring your baby to the beer stroll. Please just be cautious with strollers as many of the businesses participating as tasting sites are somewhat small and do not allow strollers inside. Does my friend who will not be drinking need a ticket? No, anyone tagging along who will not be tasting beer does not need a ticket. Refunds Refunds will be given if requested a minimum of 24 hours before the event. The event will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given if it rains. Location: 88 Main Street Los Altos Contact: Scott Hunter info@downtownlosaltos.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-downtown-los-altos-st-paddys-beer-stroll-tickets-86836497301

Splashdown, A Fundraiser for the Future of Aggregate Space Start Date: Friday 3/20/2020 — End Date: Friday 3/20/2020 Admission:$0-$150 Our small organization gratefully has moved to its new home in West Oakland after being priced out of the only home we’ve ever known. This fundraiser will allow us to develop and continue to highlight, support and share the work of Bay Area artists. The main event takes place on March 20 at ASG’s new home on 26th and Union Street in West Oakland and will include a silent auction, screenings, performances, and a paddle raise. Our challenge comes a time where our growth has otherwise been momentous. Over the past few years, you’ve helped us grow from an artist-run space into a nationally funded non-profit with recognition and awards from renowned foundations such as the National Endowment for the Arts, Andy Warhol Foundation, and more. Your help right now is critical fuel for our community’s future and we need your help during this pivotal moment. Our goal is to raise $100K for the transition within the next few months so ASG can have a bright future in the Bay Area as a vehicle for ground-breaking multimedia and experimental works in video and installation that spark challenging conversations and create new worlds of thought. We cannot do this without your help! Location: suite 101 1255 26th St Oakland Contact: Willis Meyers info@aggregatespacegallery.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/splashdown-a-fundraiser-for-the-future-of-aggregate-space-tickets-94441

13th Annual Plant Exchange Start Date: Saturday 3/28/2020 — End Date: Saturday 3/28/2020 Admission:Free The Plant Exchange is a free community event that began in Oakland, California in October 2007 as a way for our neighbors to get to know each other. It also encourages reuse, recycling, organic living, resource sharing, and information exchange. This event rapidly grew to include gardeners, landscapers, urban farmers, and outdoor fans from all 9 Bay Area counties. We receive plants of all types and sizes. We also have an area for tools and other garden related items and happily accept yard art, mulch, equipment, compost bins, and lawn furniture. We have master gardeners to answer questions and plant specialists to help identify donations. And, it is all free to the public. This one-day event is the premier plant exchange in California and the largest in the country. Hundreds of people come for each event and over 2500 plants change hands. Our events are 100% volunteer run! We have many opportunities and activities to choose from. See our volunteer page or email connect@theplantexchange.org for more info. Location: 4500 Lincoln Ave Lincoln Highlands Oakland Contact: The Plant Exchange connect@theplantexchange.com URL: http://theplantexchange.com/about-the-event/

Wine Tasting Party Start Date: Sunday 3/15/2020 — End Date: Sunday 3/15/2020 Admission:$10 at the door Meet new single friends who appreciate fine wines! Only $10 at the door includes 3 free tastes, plus light food to cleanse the palate. Enjoy either our air-conditioned indoor wine tasting station or the one outdoors. Wines from two other wineries, are also available for sale. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Sunday, March 15, 2020, 4-6pm. LOCATION: Pat Paulsen Vineyards, 5143 Tesla Road, Livermore CA 94550. From Hwy 580 take N Livermore Avenue exit and continue onto Tesla Road. Free parking. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Private Estate Valentines Dance, Feb 7, Fremont •Meet Your Valentine Dance, Feb 8, Silicon Valley •Hidden Waterfalls & Winery Tour, Feb 9, Sonoma County •Commonwealth Club Party, Feb 12, San Francisco •The Valentine Ball, Feb 14, San Francisco •East Bay Valentine Mixer, Feb 15, Danville •Valentine Speed Dating, Feb 16, Sunnyvale •Man Swap, Feb 22, Burlingame •Karaoke Night, Feb 27, Fremont/Newark •Advanced Degrees Mixer, Mar 7, San Anselmo •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: 5143 Tesla Rd Livermore Livermore Contact: Rich Gosse richgosse@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Fellini 100: Homage to Federico Fellini Start Date: Saturday 3/7/2020 — End Date: Saturday 3/7/2020 Admission:$13 San Francisco will pay homage to the great Maestro with a selection of his works on March 7, 2020 at the Castro Theatre. This will be Cinema Italia San Francisco’s 10th program, in collaboration with Luce Cinecittà and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. All films have been digitally restored by Luce Cinecittà, Cineteca di Bologna and Cineteca Nazionale for this landmark anniversary celebration. Location: 429 Castro St Eureka Valley San Francisco Contact: Amelia Antonucci amelia.antonucci@gmail.com URL: http://www.cinemaitaliasf.com/