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Dance of Words: Opening Reception Start Date: Saturday 1/13/2024 — End Date: Saturday 1/13/2024 Admission:Free Award-winning master calligrapher, Hakim Karimzada, blends modern and traditional styles reflecting the culture and art of his native Afghanistan. Dance of Words showcases 20 original works that evoke the struggle and excitement of human life. With these vibrant and daring pieces, Karimzada embraces the power of art to promote cross-cultural understanding and tolerance. ?? Exhibit Dates: January 13 thru February 24, 2024 Opening Reception: Saturday, January 13, 2024, 1-3pm Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/dance-of-words/

New Year Mixer for Single Professionals at Bay Area’s Newest Hotel Start Date: Friday 12/29/2023 — End Date: Friday 12/29/2023 Admission:$10 Start the New Year at the Bay Area’s newest hotel! Only $10 (cash) at the door includes a FUN Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet new friends; accompanied by free appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Saturday, January 6, 2024, 7-9pm. LOCATION: Avatar Hotel by Hilton, 4200 Great American Pkwy, Santa Clara CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. Location: 4200 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara Santa Clara Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Fairytale Ball Start Date: Saturday 2/24/2024 — End Date: Saturday 2/24/2024 Admission:$40.00 Bring your favorite child to a FairyTale Ball. This whimsical event is sure to delight all and create lasting memories. Chaperones and kids, ages 3+, will create a special memory with a fanciful “fairy tale” theme as they dance to fun music, visit with a special guest, and enjoy fun activities. Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required, be sure to sign-up early as this event sells-out. Cost Pre Sale Tickets Only $40 per adult/child couple Max 2 children per 1 adult chaperone (each child must be registered separately for $40 fee) Optional Extras Additional Adult Chaperone – $15 Location: 2060 W College Ave Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Contact: Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks activityguide@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.perfectmind.com/23508/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=4233230

DOUBLE HEADER: 2 Winter Solstice Parties! Start Date: Thursday 12/21/2023 — End Date: Friday 12/22/2023 Admission:10-20 Celebrate Christmas and the Winter Solstice with new single friends on Thursday, December 21 and Friday, December 22, 2023, the longest evenings of the year!  THURSDAY features dancing to the music of DJ Moein Viva. FRIDAY features live music and dancing, with Donna Spitzer. Donna has the most amazing voice! BOTH evenings include a FUN Mixer Game,that makes it EASY to meet new friends. Festive holiday attire recommended. Santa Rich will be your host. Adults of all ages welcome. Both events are 6-10pm. LOCATION: Toast, 5800 Nave Drive, Novato CA. This spacious restaurant is the ideal venue for a big crowd, so please invite all of your single friends. Our goal is to make Toast the North Bay’s Singles Capital! Free parking! COST: $10/door for each party. Dinner and Drinks available at additional cost. The food at Toast is delicious! DISCOUNT TICKETS for $10/advance gives you admission to BOTH parties! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; 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 EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. · Pre-New Years Eve Party, Dec 30, Mill Valley · Bay Area’s Best New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Walnut Creek · Silicon Valley’s Best New Years Eve Party, Dec 31, San Jose · Singles Night in Marin, Jan 9, San Rafael · Find Your Valentine Mixer , Feb 2, Novato · The Valentine Ball, Feb 10, 2024, San Francisco · Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 Location: 5800 Nave Dr Novato Novato Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Silicon Valley New Years Eve Bash! Start Date: Sunday 12/31/2023 — End Date: Monday 1/1/2024 Admission:50-80 Come celebrate New Year Eve with new single friends! There will be a raffle with prizes, and one of the Bay Area’s Hottest DJ Darryl K playing your favorite dance tunes and music videos – your favorites from the past and all the LATEST HITS! Sunday, Dec 31, 2023. * The Best Singles Party in the Silicon Valley! * Beautifully decorated ballroom! * Complimentary Party Favors! * VIP Area with VIP Seating! * Drawings and Raffle Prizes! * Complimentary Champagne Toast at midnight! * Watch the live Countdown on Large Screen! * Talented Professional Photographers! * Free Parking! Why pay $100 or more for a New Year’s Eve party when ours is more reasonably priced and likely to be the best one? AGENDA: 8:00PM – 9:00PM VIP Seating 8:30PM – 9:00PM Ice Breaker and Dance Class 9:00PM – 12:00AM Dance Party, Live Countdown and Champagne toast 12:00AM – 1:00AM Raffle Prize giveaways! ADVANCED TICKETS: $80 VIP (Includes VIP seating, gift and a raffle ticket) $50 General Advance (No reserved seating, raffle tickets available for purchase) TICKETS AT THE DOOR: $60 General Admission DRESS CODE: Coat & Tie/Dressy Attire Required LOCATION: Holiday Inn Silicon Valley, San Jose Ballroom, First Floor, 1350 N First Street, San Jose CA 95112. Conveniently located across from Gish Light Rail Stop. From Hwy 880 take First Street exit. FREE PARKING at the hotel! Discounted overnight rooms available for only $109 (does NOT include admission to party) by calling 408-453-6200. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; 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 EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Jingle Mingle, Dec 8, San Rafael •The Jingle Ball, Dec 8, San Jose •Holidate Speed Dating, Dec 9 Sunnyvale •Pre-New Years Eve Party, Dec 30, Mill Valley •Bay Area’s Best New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Walnut Creek •Silicon Valley’s Best New Years Eve Party, Dec 31, San Jose •The Valentine Ball, Feb 10, 2024, San Francisco •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 Location: 1350 N First St North San Jose San Jose Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

THE JINGLE BALL! Start Date: Friday 12/8/2023 — End Date: Friday 12/8/2023 Admission:20-30 Celebrate the holidays with new single friends in a spacious hotel ballroom! $20/advance (by Dec 7) or $30/door includes dancing to your favorite hits. Adults of all ages welcome. Festive holiday attire recommended. Friday, Dec 8, 2023, 8pm-Midnight. LOCATION: Holiday Inn Silicon Valley, 1350 N First Street, San Jose CA 95112. Conveniently located across from Gish Light Rail Stop. From Hwy 880 take First Street exit. FREE PARKING AT THE HOTEL! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization, Bay Area Singles Events & Travel, and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNT TICKETS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Thanksgiving Dinner & Private House Party, Nov 25, Sunnyvale •Jingle Mingle, Dec 8, San Rafael •The Jingle Ball, Dec 8, San Jose •Holidate Speed Dating, Dec 9 Sunnyvale •Pre-New Years Eve Party, Dec 30, Mill Valley •Bay Area’s Best New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Walnut Creek •Silicon Valley’s Best New Years Eve Party, Dec 31, San Jose •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 Location: 1350 N First St North San Jose San Jose Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Water in the Kettle Start Date: Saturday 2/3/2024 — End Date: Saturday 2/3/2024 Admission:$15 – $40 Body music percussive choir MoToR/dance presents an intimate evening of story, dance, music and community.? MoToR/dance and Rhythmix Cultural Works presented the World Premiere of Water in the Kettle in February 2023 to sold out success and rave reviews. We are re-staging the show for One Night – two shows only at ?4:30 and 7:30pm. ?? ?MoToR/dance reimagines the performance space, bringing the audience close, as in a village square. Layering rhythmic systems in hands, feet and body, adding three+part harmonies, MoToR/dance illustrates a collective consciousness, a precision requiring performers to listen intently to each other. From self-directed hum to blaring sarcasm, MoToR/dance tells choreographed stories with emotional impact. “It’s an explosion of molecules as we reach a boiling point.” Put some water on, we have a lot to discuss. The two concerts lead into an Interactive Body Music Experience as part of the International Day of Body Music on Sunday, Feb 4th. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://rhythmix.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S1K00000Qj8u7UAB

Water in the Kettle Start Date: Saturday 2/3/2024 — End Date: Saturday 2/3/2024 Admission:$15 – $40 Body music percussive choir MoToR/dance presents an intimate evening of story, dance, music and community.? MoToR/dance and Rhythmix Cultural Works presented the World Premiere of Water in the Kettle in February 2023 to sold out success and rave reviews. We are re-staging the show for One Night – two shows only at ?4:30 and 7:30pm. ?? ?MoToR/dance reimagines the performance space, bringing the audience close, as in a village square. Layering rhythmic systems in hands, feet and body, adding three+part harmonies, MoToR/dance illustrates a collective consciousness, a precision requiring performers to listen intently to each other. From self-directed hum to blaring sarcasm, MoToR/dance tells choreographed stories with emotional impact. “It’s an explosion of molecules as we reach a boiling point.” Put some water on, we have a lot to discuss. The two concerts lead into an Interactive Body Music Experience as part of the International Day of Body Music on Sunday, Feb 4th. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://rhythmix.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S1K00000Qj8u7UAB

BAY AREA’S BEST NEW YEARS EVE BASH! Start Date: Sunday 12/31/2023 — End Date: Monday 1/1/2024 Admission:50-75 The Bay Area’s Best New Years Eve Party is at the spacious Chicken Pie Shop Restaurant and Nightclub! You won’t believe our low prices for Dinner and Dancing on the most expensive party night of the year! Adults of all ages (21+) welcome. Please note: While we are specifically inviting singles to this party, couples are also most welcome. Dress in your finest for the #1 Party of the Year! Sunday, December 31, 2023, 7pm-1am. Get ready for a New Year’s bash that’s anything but ordinary! Picture this: a night filled with laughter, dancing, mingling, and delicious surprises, all under one roof, at the uniquely charming Chicken Pie Shop! ‘Chicken Pie Shop’ for a New Year’s Eve party? Yes. This isn’t your average cluck-and-peck joint. This hidden gem is the perfect blend of restaurant and bar, creating an atmosphere that’s as lively as it is cozy. LOCATION: Chicken Pie Shop, 1251 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94565.  Free Parking is available in nearby lots for early birds. Plenty of low-cost street parking available. Free street parking after 8 pm. SCHEDULE 7-9pm – Dinner. 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Fun Mixer Game, with prizes, to make it easy to meet new friends! 8:00 pm – Midnight – Dance to your favorite hits and music videos with our Top New Year’s DJ Mike! Midnight – Fabulous Balloon Drop! FREE CHAMPAGNE TOAST! Midnight – 1:00 am – More dancing! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; Professionals Guild, which for over a dozen years has produced the Bay Area’s largest New Years Eve Bash; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. TICKETS We are expecting a sell-out crowd. Grab your tickets ASAP! If Tickets at the door are available, they will take a $15 leap — we reward early birds only! Secure your spot now. TICKETS & MORE INFO at www.thepartyhotline.com. ·  Singles Night in the East Bay, Nov 18, Castro Valley ·  Jingle Mingle, Dec 8, San Rafael ·  Holiday Dance, Dec 8, San Jose ·  Holidate Speed Dating, Dec 9 Sunnyvale ·  Pre-New Years Eve Party, Dec 30, Mill Valley ·  Bay Area’s Best New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Walnut Creek ·  Silicon Valley’s Best New Years Eve Party, Dec 31, San Jose ·  Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 Location: 1251 Arroyo Way Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Jingle Mingle – Singles Holiday Party Start Date: Friday 12/8/2023 — End Date: Friday 12/8/2023 Admission:$10 Celebrate the holidays with new single friends! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, plus a FUN Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet new friends. Adults of all ages welcome. Festive holiday attire recommended. Santa Rich will be your host! Friday, December 8, 2023, 6-9pm.  LOCATION: Bogies Too, 1335 Fourth St, San Rafael CA. From Hwy 101 take Central San Rafael exit. Lots of free parking after 6pm in the area, including parking structure at 3rd & C! Dinner available at additional cost. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. Location: 1335 4th St San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com