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Speed Dancing Party more fun than Speed Dating 40 San Rafael Saturday Apr 25 7:00pm       $(25-35)

Speed Dancing Party more fun than Speed Dating 40

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01 Days 02 Hours 40 Minutes

Ready to ditch the awkward small talk and find your rhythm? Join us for an exhilarating evening where the music does the talking. Speed Dancing is the ultimate way to break the ice, get moving, and meet active singles in a high-energy, sophisticated atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or have two left feet, this event is all about fun, connection, and great vibes. DISCOUNT TICKETS: early bird $25, last minute $35. How It Works • The First Hour: Every 3 minutes, a whistle blows and you’ll rotate to a new partner. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it guarantees you’ll meet everyone on the floor without the pressure of a long conversation. Top 40 hits. • The Second Hour: Once you’ve met the room, the floor is yours! We’ll keep the hits spinning so you can ask your favorite partners back to the floor or mingle with new friends while enjoying the music. Event Details • When: Saturday, April 25 • Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM • Place: Salsa Dance Marin, 4140 Redwood Hwy 8, San Rafael • Designed for ages 40+, but adults of all ages are welcome to join the fun. Don’t spend another Saturday night scrolling. Come experience the spark that only happens on the dance floor. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, BayAreaFun, 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. •50 & Fabulous, 50+, April 4, Petaluma •Salsa Saturday, all ages, April 4, Novato •East Bay Speed Dating for 40s/50s, April 5, Walnut Creek •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, April 9, SF •80s Dance Party, all ages, April 11, San Rafael •The Vetted Social, 30s/40s, April 15, San Francisco •50 & Fabulous, 50+, April 19, Los Gatos •Speed Dating, 30s/40s, April 22, Emeryville •Speed Dancing, 40+, April 25, San Rafael •Cinco de Mayo Party for 50+, May 5, San Francisco •Marin Speed Dating, 30s/40s, May 6, San Rafael •SingleMingle for 50+, May 17, Tiburon •Peninsula Speed Dating, May 20, San Carlos •Silicon Valley Mixer, 50+, May 26, Campbell •Speed Dating, May 27, San Francisco •Marin Speed Dating, 40s/50s, June 7, Tiburon •50 & Fabulous Mixer, 50+, June 25, San Francisco

When: Saturday Apr 25 7:00pm

Where: Salsa Dance Marin

8 4140 Redwood Hwy San Rafael CA

Admission: 25-35

WebSite: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Contact: Rich Gosse, rich@richgosse.com, 415-479-3800

Category: Singles 4 id: 16003

SingleMingle for 50 Tiburon Sunday May 17 7:00pm       $(45-55)

SingleMingle for 50

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23 Days 02 Hours 40 Minutes

Meet new single friends, 50+. Enjoy a gorgeous venue, and make connections easily with our FUN Mixer Game! Dress to impress and join us for a memorable evening! Sunday, May 17, 2026, 7-9pm. TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $45 (early birds). $55 at the door (if space permits). Don't wait, as these events often sell out! LOCATION: Mog Asu Wine Bar at The Cove Shopping Center, 1 Blackfield Drive #14, Tiburon, CA. Free parking! We request that everyone purchase at least one drink so that this fine venue invites us back! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, BayAreaFun, 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. •Salsa Saturday, all ages, April 18, Novato •50 & Fabulous, 50+, April 19, Los Gatos •Speed Dating, 30s/40s, April 22, Emeryville •Speed Dancing, 40+, April 25, San Rafael •Speed Dating, 40s/50s, May 3, Petaluma •Cinco de Mayo Party for 50+, May 5, San Francisco •Marin Speed Dating, 30s/40s, May 6, San Rafael •Singles Night in Walnut Creek, 50+, May 11 •SingleMingle for 50+, May 17, Tiburon •Business Professionals Mixer, 21-49, May 20, San Francisco •90s Dance Party, May 23, San Rafael •Girls Night Out, adults of all ages, May 24, San Rafael •Silicon Valley Mixer, 50+, May 26, Campbell •Pickleball Singles Mixer, 21-35, May 30, San Jose •Marin Speed Dating, 40s/50s, June 7, Tiburon •SF Art Gallery Mixer, 50+, June 25, San Francisco •North Bay Speed Dating, 30s/40s, June 28, Novato

When: Sunday May 17 7:00pm

Where: Mog Asu Wine Bar & Bottle Shop

Ste 14 1 Blackfield Dr Tiburon CA

Admission: 45-55

WebSite: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Contact: Rich Gosse, rich@richgosse.com, 4154793800

Category: Singles 4 id: 16011

Artists of the African Diaspora Opening Reception Alameda Friday May 8 6:00pm       $(RSVP)

Artists of the African Diaspora Opening Reception

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14 Days 01 Hours 40 Minutes

Artists of the African Diaspora @ K Gallery/Rhythmix Cultural Works features artists from various backgrounds including Nigerian American Victoria Bankole, Trinidad native, Stacy Mootoo and Panama native, Xioneda Ruiz. This eclectic mix of diasporic cultures and techniques embodies the very essence of Art of the African Diaspora’s mission and program. In this satellite exhibit, a taste of various mediums and techniques can be experienced by 9 local artists: Eric Murphy (Curator), Victoria Bankole, Stacy Mootoo, Xioneda Ruiz, TheArthur Wright, Chamia LaRae, Malcolm Ryder, and Val Kai. Stacy Mootoo’s paper quilted sculptural work consists of very intricate single line by line multi-color paper cut motifs in the background forming the Pan African colors beyond iconic black figures like Malcolm X. TheArthur Wright presents an invented medium of bleach on black paper in pointillism style. Chamia LaRae and curator, Eric Murphy, present work in mixed media, Xioneida Ruiz offers beautiful paintings, and Victoria Bankole, Val Kai, and Malcolm Ryder contribute their expertise in photography.

When: Friday May 8 6:00pm

Where: Rhythmix Cultural Works

2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda CA

Admission: RSVP

WebSite: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/aotad-2026/

Contact: Rhythmix Cultural Works, info@rhythmix.org, 510.865.5060

Category: Art Exhibits 3 id: 16002

Singles Night Out for 50 Walnut Creek Monday May 11 7:00pm       $(45-55)

Singles Night Out for 50

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17 Days 02 Hours 40 Minutes

Are you 50+ and ready to meet someone special in person? Join us for a night designed for easy mingling. Forget the awkward silence—our signature Mixer Game breaks the ice for you, making it easy to spark a conversation with someone new. Dress to impress. Monday, May 11, 2026, 7-9pm. TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: Grab your Early Bird tickets for $45! Price jumps to $55 at the door, and we often sell out. Don’t miss your chance to find your next great connection. LOCATION: Fizz Champagne & Bubbles Bar in Walnut Creek, 1652 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. We ask that everyone purchase at least one drink, so this great venue invites us back. Automatic 20% gratuity will be added to your tab. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, BayAreaFun, 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. •Salsa Saturday, all ages, April 18, Novato •50 & Fabulous, 50+, April 19, Los Gatos •Speed Dating, 30s/40s, April 22, Emeryville •Speed Dancing, 40+, April 25, San Rafael •Speed Dating, 40s/50s, May 3, Petaluma •Cinco de Mayo Party for 50+, May 5, San Francisco •Marin Speed Dating, 30s/40s, May 6, San Rafael •Singles Night in Walnut Creek, 50+, May 11 •SingleMingle for 50+, May 17, Tiburon •Business Professionals Mixer, 21-49, May 20, San Francisco •90s Dance Party, May 23, San Rafael •Girls Night Out, adults of all ages, May 24, San Rafael •Silicon Valley Mixer, 50+, May 26, Campbell •Marin Speed Dating, 40s/50s, June 7, Tiburon •50 & Fabulous Mixer, 50+, June 25, San Francisco •Speed Dating, 30s/40s, June 28, Novato

When: Monday May 11 7:00pm

Where: Fizz Walnut Creek

1652 Bonanza St Walnut Creek Walnut Creek CA

Admission: 45-55

WebSite: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Contact: Rich Gosse, rich@richgosse.com, 415-479-3800

Category: Singles 4 id: 16008

Single Business Professionals Mixer for 2149 San Francisco Wednesday May 20 7:00pm       $(30-55)

Single Business Professionals Mixer for 2149

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26 Days 02 Hours 40 Minutes

This will be San Francisco's business and professional networking event of the year! Skip the apps and join us at Novela, one of San Francisco’s most stylish literary-themed lounges, for an evening designed for single business professionals (Ages 21–49). Whether you are looking to expand your professional circle or meet someone special, this event offers the perfect blend of sophisticated networking and social chemistry. Our Interactive Icebreaker is designed to make introducing yourself effortless. No awkward standing around—we make sure the conversation flows. DISCOUNT TICKETS: Early bird $30, Last Minute $45, at the door $55, if space permits. These events often sell out, so we recommend buying a ticket early. Space is limited to ensure a balanced demographic and a comfortable environment. Secure your spot early! EVENT DETAILS • When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 • Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM • Where: Novela, 662 Mission St, San Francisco • Vibe: Professional yet relaxed, upscale, and interactive. Dress Code: Business Casual / Smart Attire. Don’t spend another weeknight behind a screen. Come out, grab a drink, and meet the person you’ve been looking for. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, BayAreaFun, 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. •Speed Dating, 30s/40s, April 22, Emeryville Speed Dancing, 40+, April 25, San Rafael •Speed Dating, 40s/50s, May 3, Petaluma •Cinco de Mayo Party for 50+, May 5, San Francisco •Marin Speed Dating, 30s/40s, May 6, San Rafael •Singles Night in Walnut Creek, 50+, May 11 •SingleMingle for 50+, May 17, Tiburon •Business Professionals Mixer, 21-49, May 20, San Francisco •90s Dance Party, May 23, San Rafael •Girls Night Out, adults of all ages, May 24, San Rafael •Silicon Valley Mixer, 50+, May 26, Campbell •Pickleball Singles Mixer, 21-35, May 30, San Jose •Marin Speed Dating, 40s/50s, June 7, Tiburon •SF Art Gallery Mixer, 50+, June 25, San Francisco •North Bay Speed Dating, 30s/40s, June 28, Novato

When: Wednesday May 20 7:00pm

Where: Novela

662 Mission St Yerba Buena San Francisco CA

Admission: 30-55

WebSite: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Contact: Rich Gosse, rich@richgosse.com, 415-479-3800

Category: Singles 4 id: 16012

CATCHLIGHT LIVE 2026 VISUAL STORYTELLING SUMMIT San Francisco Saturday May 2 9:00am       $(Pay what you can)

CATCHLIGHT LIVE 2026 VISUAL STORYTELLING SUMMIT

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07 Days 16 Hours 40 Minutes

The CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit returns on the eve of World Press Freedom Day, bringing together photographers, journalists, and artists exploring how visual storytelling shapes public understanding of urgent global and local issues. The day features a program of workshops, main-stage conversations, and creative exchange on the evolving role of visual media. A central highlight is award-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario, known for her deeply human reporting from conflict zones and humanitarian crises, who will close the Summit with reflections on press freedom, bearing witness, and the responsibilities of visual storytelling in a complex global landscape.

When: Saturday May 2 9:00am

Where: KQED

2601 Mariposa St Mission District San Francisco CA

Admission: Pay what you can

WebSite: https://www.catchlight.io/2026-visual-storytelling-summit

Contact: CatchLight, hi@catchlight.io, (415) 864-2000

Category: Other 13 id: 16015