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VNote Ensemble Start Date: Saturday 10/12/2019 — End Date: Saturday 10/12/2019 Admission:$20 advance / $25 day of show Celebrate the release of The VNote Ensemble’s newest album Conexion at Rhythmix Cultural Works. Hailed for their spirited performances and fascinating fusion of Venezuelan folk music with adventurous jazz explorations, the VNote Ensemble gives voice to the hidden treasure of Venezuelan music. Blending original compositions, keen arrangements, and excellent musicianship, VNote delivers a unique musical sound. Conexion features a variety of music styles from waltz to 5/8 merengue, from calypso to swing, from Afro-Venezuelan drumming to Caribbean cha-cha, making the “conexion” between folk-traditional Venezuelan music and jazz with contemporary and urban sounds. VNote Ensemble Members: Jackeline Rago: Venezuelan cuatro, bandola llanera, percussion and vocals Donna Viscuso: flute Michaelle Goerlitz: percussion Dan Feiszli: acoustic and electric bass With Special guest TBA. Doors open at 7:00pm with traditional Venezuelan arepas available for purchase from Miss Arepita. “A taste of Venezuela & Oakland,” Miss Arepita’s arepas are gluten free, handmade grilled corn meal pockets, crunchy outside and moist on the inside, stuffed with delicious accompaniments! Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Tina Blaine info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/vnote-ensemble-2019/

Astrological Matchmaking Party Start Date: Saturday 9/28/2019 — End Date: Saturday 9/28/2019 Admission:15-30 Meet new friends at this fun party! We will let you know with whom you are compatible tonight, and, more importantly, whom to avoid! Dance to your favorite hits with one of our top DJs. Adults of all ages welcome for the Astrological Party and Dance, 8:30pm-Midnight. Dress to impress. Saturday, September 28, 2019. BONUS: Professional astrologers and psychics will provide FREE mini-readings. Please note: Because so many singles will want the readings, they will be brief and first-come, first-serve. There may not be time for everyone. OPTIONAL SPEED DATING for ages 30-55 only, 7-8:30pm. COST: $15/advance (by Sep 27) or $20/door for Party & Dance only, 8:30pm-Midnight. $25/advance (by Sep 27) or $30/door for Party, Dance, and Speed Dating (ages 30-55) only, 7pm-Midnight. LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Hotel Silicon Valley, Sevens Restaurant, 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas CA 95035. Especially convenient for our East Bay and Silicon Valley singles, because it is located at the junction of Hwy 880 and Hwy 237. Free parking! 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, etc. Expect a big crowd! DISCOUNTS and more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Singles Happy Hour, Aug 17, Orinda •The Summer Ball at The Fairmont, Aug 24, San Francisco •Singles Pizza Night, Sep 4, Corte Madera •East Bay Singles Convention, Sep 1, Pleasanton •Manthers/Cougars Party, Sep 8, Cupertino •National Singles Week Kickoff Party, Sep 15, Burlingame •Astrological Matchmaking Party & Dance, Sep 28, Silicon Valley •No Rejection Dance, Oct 19, Redwood City •Halloween Party, Oct 25, Mill Valley Location: 777 Bellew Dr Milpitas Milpitas Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Aggregate Animated Shorts Awards Ceremony Start Date: Wednesday 9/4/2019 — End Date: Wednesday 9/4/2019 Admission:student-$10 regular-$20 In our ongoing effort to present unique and challenging art experiences to the public, Aggregate Space Gallery is proud to launch this celebration of non-commercial and experimental animation. Animation, as a subset within video art, is unique in its versatility as a communicative form and its ability to place viewers inside adjacent realities. It is a medium without rules or restrictions, and its content can address ideas as simple or as complex as the animator intends. The exhibition will culminate in an award ceremony on September 4th hosted by artist, animator, and Congratulations Pine Tree co-host, Kate Rhoades. We will be screening the top two films from each category, as well as a viewer’s choice award from each category. Viewer’s Choice categories will be rated by visitors to the gallery and our special screenings, so come by and judge these films by August 31st! The Roxie event will also include a film by each of our exhibition jurors: Zeina Barakeh, Laneya Billingsley, Ryan D Lewis, and Sarah Paulsen. Featuring shorts by: Melanie Clemmons, Jacob Docksey, Celia Eid and Pierre-Stéphane Meugé, Tess Elliot, Amy Fang, Gwendolyn Foster, Erinn Hagerty and Adam Savje, Santiago Insignares, Lacey Johnson, Shon Kim, Carey Lin and Gabriel Gilder, Tess Martin, Kathleen Quillian, and Fu Yang Location: 3125 16th Street San Francisco Contact: Shaghayegh Cyrous shcyrous@aggregatespacegallery.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/award-ceremony-third-annual-international-short-film-festival-tickets-6

Manthers vs Cougars Party Start Date: Sunday 9/8/2019 — End Date: Sunday 9/8/2019 Admission:10 The world’s first Manthers vs Cougars Party will be a blast! We all know that Cougars are women who prefer dating younger men. Manthers are the opposite, older men who prefer younger men. Which dating dynamic is the most popular? Find out at this fun mixer! Everyone will vote for either Mr. Bay Area Manther OR Ms. Bay Area Cougar. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Sunday, September 8, 2019, 4-6pm. COST: $10 at the door includes a fun Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet new friends; accompanied by light appetizers, served at 4pm, as long as they last. LOCATION: Juniper by Hilton Hotel, Parkview Kitchen & Spirits, 10050 S DeAnza Blvd, Cupertino CA 95014. From Hwy 280 take N DeAnza exit. Free parking. CO- CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; Golddigger Events; Cougar Events; and by many singles meetups. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Singles Happy Hour, Aug 17, Orinda •North Coast Food, Wine & Adventure Tour, Aug 17, Ukiah •The Summer Ball at The Fairmont, Aug 24, San Francisco •East Bay Singles Convention, Sep 1, Pleasanton •Singles Pizza Night, Sep 4, Corte Madera •Speed Dating & Dance Party, Sep 28, Silicon Valley Location: 10050 S De Anza Blvd Cupertino Cupertino Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com

‘Round the World 2019 Start Date: Saturday 10/5/2019 — End Date: Saturday 10/5/2019 Admission:free Celebrate world arts and cultures with an afternoon of FREE family-friendly performances and activities featuring: Aki Kumar’s Bollywood Blues Sekhou Senegal – a Journey through West Africa Capoeira Mandinga Alameda Shotokan Karate Young Ukulele Masters with Barbie Wong Hands-on art activities with the Alameda Education Foundation Gallery Exhibit Enjoy the K Gallery’s first juried art exhibition featuring works from 19 Bay Area artists exploring the theme “Diaspora Voiced”. All ages welcome! Reservations are free or pay what you wish to help support arts programming in Alameda. ‘Round the World Festival will take place at Rhythmix Cultural Works, 2513 Blanding Ave. Alameda, CA Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Tina Blaine info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/round-the-world-2019/

Stroll Down Penny Lane-Celebrating the Music of Paul McCartney Start Date: Saturday 10/5/2019 — End Date: Saturday 10/5/2019 Admission:$36 This multimedia, live performance of the work of Paul McCartney, tells the story of the most iconic songwriter of our age. The music is embellished with stories, evocative images and animation, for a fascinating, educational and entertaining romp through McCartney’s career. Enjoy songs from early influences, to the Beatles, Wings and beyond. Performed by some of the Bay Area’s most sought-after career musicians. You’ll also hear songs that have never been performed in concert – anywhere, by anyone! Delve deep into the music. Discover the origin of a song or the musical devices McCartney used. Funny and moving by turns, this show is a wonderful spectacle, and just plain fun! Location: 351 Railroad Ave Pittsburg Contact: Carolyn info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: http://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events/

Sister Act Start Date: Saturday 9/7/2019 — End Date: Saturday 9/21/2019 Admission:$16-$22 Deloris VanCartier is a wanna-be disco diva who witnesses a crime. Her only chance of surviving is to go deep into hiding in one of the most unlikely places, The Queen of Angels Church: a convent full of tone-deaf singing nuns. Watch as Deloris’ unique brand of funk comes face-to-face with the traditions of the church and how the strict order is in for a change. Location: 351 Railroad Ave Pittsburg Contact: Carolyn info@pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com URL: http://www.pittsburgcaliforniatheatre.com/upcoming-events/

Singles Pizza Night Start Date: Wednesday 9/4/2019 — End Date: Wednesday 9/4/2019 Admission:10 Everyone loves pizza! That’s why we are delighted to host the Bay Area’s first-ever Singles Pizza Night. $10 at door includes our FUN Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet new friends; accompanied by pizza, served at 7pm, as long as it lasts. Please note: You are welcome to come late, but the free pizza may run out early! Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 7-9pm. LOCATION: Moseley’s at the Tamal Vista Shopping Plaza, 55 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera (Marin County) CA. Free parking! Owned by Jonny Moseley (local Olympic Gold Medal winner). Moseley’s has 12 large flat screens and is an inviting urban space along with two outdoor patios to enjoy, hang out and soak up the Mount Tam views CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; Singles2Couples; and by many singles meetups. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Singles Happy Hour, Aug 17, Orinda •North Coast Food, Wine & Adventure Tour, Aug 17, Ukiah •The Summer Ball at The Fairmont, Aug 24, San Francisco •East Bay Singles Convention, Sep 1, Pleasanton Location: 55 Tamal Vista Blvd Corte Madera Corte Madera Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: http://www.thepartyhotline.com

One Grass Two Grass + Grateful Bluegrass Boys Start Date: Friday 8/16/2019 — End Date: Saturday 8/17/2019 Admission:$10/$12 ONE GRASS TWO GRASS (Bay Area) One Grass Two Grass delivers high energy, hard driving, fun-loving, old-timey, new-timey, good-timey, rockin’ California string band music. One Grass Two Grass forges its own style of folk meets old-time, meets rock, meets bluegrass. Cushioned by a bed of old mountain tunes and a dash of stomping rock and roll, they bring strings to the times and their music is sure to have you swaying with your lover, stomping with your brother, smiling with your mother, and having just a plain old good time with one another. http://www.onegrasstwograss.com/ GRATEFUL BLUEGRASS BOYS (Bay Area) This hot string band plays traditional bluegrass versions of classic rock favorites from bands such as the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, The Eagles, Rolling Stones and more. These songs, combined with classic bluegrass and country tunes, consistently have audiences singing and dancing along the whole show. The band is a whos who of Bay Area pickers and singers, featuring member of Hot Buttered Rum, David Thom Band, Vintage Grass, David Grisman, Dusty Green Bones Band, the Cherry Pickers, Poor Man’s Whiskey, Achilles Wheel, Rusty Stringfield, and Belle Monroe & Her Brewglass Boys. https://gratefulbluegrass.com Location: 860 San Pablo Ave Albany Contact: Shelby shelby@shelbyashpresents.net URL: https://www.facebook.com/events/375384606657276/

Diaspora Voiced: Opening Reception Start Date: Saturday 9/14/2019 — End Date: Saturday 9/14/2019 Admission:free Opening Reception: Saturday, September 14th, 4–6:30pm Exhibition Dates: September 9 – November 1, 2019 Rhythmix Cultural Works and K Gallery, in collaboration with curator Michelle Nye, present DIASPORA VOICED – A Bay Area Juried Art Exhibition, showcasing 19 diverse Bay Area artists. The entire exhibition runs September 9th – November 1st with an opening reception on Saturday, September 14th from 4:00-6:30pm. The Tate defines diaspora as “a term used to describe movements in population from one country to another and is often cited in discussions about identity.” The melting pot of the Bay Area offers opportunities for individuals and communities to cross, merge, and hybridize. Each person constructs a unique identity much like a collage artist composes a cohesive whole out of varied and juxtaposed parts. Touching on these themes, the selected artists energize the space with a range of personal and collective explorations, creating an exhibition mirroring the ways peoples migrate, settle, and thrive: from reflections on ancestral traditions, to depictions of the journey of refugees, to abstracted memories of native landscapes and missed family members, to celebrations of personal freedoms. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Contact: Tina Blaine info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/diaspora-voiced/