Design Groups San Francisco

Epson Wide Format Printer Basics and Certification @ Ace Makerspace

Get ready to print your own posters, photos, art, and more with basic certification training on Ace’s wide-format Epson Printer! Learn about the anatomy of the printer, how to set up and test your prints, and basic troubleshooting. **Level:** Beginner **Timing:** 3 hours **Location:** Suite # 214 Clean Fab **Corequisite:** None **Certifications:** Epson Wide Format Printer **Age:** 14+ **Topics Covered:** * Monitor calibration and how it affects your prints * Basic printer anatomy and set-up * Loading and unloading paper * Checking ink levels * Using the cutter * How paper finishes affect your print * How to run a test print * How to use print profiles * Basic troubleshooting New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/). If you need a scholarship for this class, please [submit this request form.](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyuFC_Cv4EdCcQUFFkSVSb4NHuhisZ1z6DJI_i-BWz8wznBw/viewform) You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/)

Game Dev Coworking

Come hang out, chat, and work on your projects at the MADE's new space in downtown Oakland!

Love at First Solder ❤️ (CHM)

Grab a soldering iron and make something that glows! In this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll build a light-up heart project while learning the basics of soldering—how to place components, heat the joint, melt solder, and bring a simple circuit to life. No experience needed. Whether it’s your very first time holding a soldering iron or you just want an excuse to make a tiny glowing heart, this class is all about having fun, learning by doing, and leaving with a handmade project you can take home. Kids, adults, friends, and curious makers are all welcome—come make sparks with us. ❤️

BROWN & Boujee – San Francisco’s Premium Desi Pop Night With DJ Prashant

**[🎟 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW 🎟](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brown-boujee-san-franciscos-premium-desi-pop-night-with-dj-prashant-tickets-1988149935978?aff=Meetup)** 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍 & 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐣𝐞𝐞 – 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢 𝐏𝐨𝐩 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ✨ – 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨 Brown & Boujee Desi Pop night at Paname SF—if you’re not on the dance floor, you’re just watching everyone else live your explore page. When you’ve been waiting for a night that actually feels like your explore page, the universe delivers with DJ Prashant taking over one of North Beach’s most stylish new nightlife spaces. ▲ 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍 & 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐣𝐞𝐞 \| 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢 𝐏𝐨𝐩 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ▲ This one’s for us—a space for our people, the new generation of South Asians taking over the city, steered by the inimitable DJ Prashant. At Paname SF, if you’re not on the dance floor, you’re just watching it on your feed. 🎵 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 – 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 All night long, we’re honoring the modern global diaspora: Global Punjabi anthems (Karan Aujla, Diljit Dosanjh) Dark & moody Desi trap (AP Dhillon, Talwiinder) UK Asian underground and modern fusion Exclusive club edits and mashups crafted for this floor This isn’t a throwback night and it’s not your typical Bollywood party. This is the new wave of Desi Pop—blending South Asian cultural pride with the swagger of modern hip‑hop, R&B, and pop, curated to keep you dancing from 9 PM to 1:30 AM. 🟡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 9:00 PM – 1:30 AM Music: Desi Pop all night with DJ Prashant 🎵 Age: 21+ only (valid ID required) Dress Code: Upscale nightlife attire. Dress to impress. Own the room. 👗🤵 📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 – 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐅 Paname SF, 523 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States A French‑inspired nightclub and live music venue in North Beach, blending Las Vegas‑style energy with Parisian elegance, complete with state‑of‑the‑art sound and lighting for premium nightlife experiences. 📸 WHAT DO OUR PARTIES LOOK LIKE? Scroll down or click here for more party photos: https://www.facebook.com/jaihodanceparty/photos_albums 🎧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐉 & 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 – 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 We aren’t just bringing you a playlist; we’re bringing you an experience. Prepare to be moved by DJ Prashant—an iconic performer and master of the crowd—known for viral mashups, exclusive genre‑blending sets, and highly interactive dance‑floor energy. An ex‑Intel engineer turned DJ, choreographer, singer, and event producer, he doesn’t just play tracks, he curates moments—with 20M+ YouTube views and 50K+ subscribers and a mission to bring cultures together and keep you dancing longer than you thought possible. Instagram: https://instagram.com/dreamprashant TEDx talk, story, music & dance videos: https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant ✨ 𝐂𝐨‑𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 – 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬 Alpha Colors is an influential Bay Area creative collective known for bringing vibrant energy, art, and style to music events across the region. From unique visual experiences to community‑focused collaborations, they transform ordinary parties into immersive, must‑attend gatherings. Instagram: https://instagram.com/bayarea_alphacolors 🟢 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Photos and videos captured during this event may be shared on our social media platforms and used to promote future events; you may receive an email with party photos and be added to our mailing list. Bollywood Dreams reserves the right to use media captured at the event anywhere without seeking prior permission. We are not liable or responsible for any injury or theft during or after the event. No refunds or chargebacks. ❤️ 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 When not hosting our own dance nights, we love DJ’ing weddings, private, and corporate events. Connect via http://dreamsperfected.com if you want to collaborate on a Brown & Boujee‑level celebration of your own.

(SOLD OUT) Adobe Create Now - Design Week Event

Board Game Design Deep Dive - 3rd Wednesdays San Francisco

Join us at Gamescape SF on 3rd Wednesdays for a night of gaming and design discussion. This Month's Topic: To Be Announced. These games tend to have [to be announced]. Popular games in this category include: [to be announced] **IMPORTANT:** This is a limited capacity event. You must RSVP on the [Gamescape website](https://www.gamescapesf.store/product/monthly-game-deep-dive-abstract-strategies-hosted-by-golden-gate-gamemakers/TANAUWXQBYSA5LEKSR4ZEBLR) to guarantee a space and pay the $5 event fee. Design Deep Dive is an event where we will be playing published games within a certain scope (a specific mechanic, genre, designer, etc) and discussing the design and experience of those games. There will be a selection of games provided as options, and attendees may also bring their own games to share if they fit the month's topic. We are assessing published games, no playtesting allowed for this event. The event is led by a regular host to greet and coordinate, as well as a rotating "Dive Instructor" that will provide a short presentation and guide discussions on the monthly topic. This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to play fun games while breaking down what makes them fun. No experience in designing or playtesting is needed. Organizer: Chaz Glassmaker [See GGG's full Code of Conduct here](https://goldengategamemakers.com/Code_Of_Conduct/). Up-to-date details and our many other events can be found at [meetup.com/playgoldengate](https://www.meetup.com/playgoldengate).

Shop Basics & Certification @ Ace Makerspace

Your Ace Makerspace Woodworking and Metalworking experience starts here! First, get up to speed on shop etiquette and learn the ins and outs of sharing tools and space at Ace Makerspace. This one-hour certification class is required for ALL Wood and Metal Shop users. **Level:** Beginner to Expert **Timing:** 1 hour **Location:** Ace Workshop Suite #214 **Prerequisites:** None **Certification:** Ace Shop Basics (required to use the Ace Shops) **Age:** 14+ **Agenda** * How to find out what is safe use / Safety Tools * Better than you found it * What tools require certification * Using Tool Asset numbers * Consumables * Managing Power * Dust collection and the Cyclone * Storage * Reserving Space Dibs * Reporting when things go wrong, or you do something good * Slack at Ace and for Shop Engagement * How to get help and find things – Wiki + Slack + Go to Class * Air Quality Management Sign Up **What to bring:** A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes. **What to wear:** Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back. **Safety Gear:** Eye protection, ear protection, and hand sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own. New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) If you need a scholarship for this class, please [submit this request form.](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyuFC_Cv4EdCcQUFFkSVSb4NHuhisZ1z6DJI_i-BWz8wznBw/viewform) You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-­profit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/)

FREE Textiles Open Studio with Team Ace @ Ace Makerspace

This is a great place to access wonderful machines and equipment, practice that YouTube video you have been checking out, and more. **Level:** Beginner to Expert **Timing:** 3 hours **Location:** Coworking and Textiles room in suite 206 **Certification:** No certifications are provided at this lab Your hosts can help you get started, and provide practice projects, or recommendations. We are not offering 1:1 lessons at this open lab as host time and assistance is limited. We may give demonstrations if time allows or when we have guests. **What to bring:** We stock basic supplies, but it is a good idea to bring your own specialty supplies or personal scissors if you are picky – we get it. Please be sure that all clothing is freshly laundered before bringing it in for repairs or alterations. New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-­profit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/)

SF Columbarium!

The SF Columbarium funeral home is a special place where remains are stored. This area was originally a cemetery and over the years the houses and businesses have closed in on the property. The central dome is an amazing collection of stained glass, tiled Flores and four levels of interesting art and niches. The outside is a gorgeous building . We will meet at the office at 10 am. Show and tell outside. Please do not sit on the monuments or put anything on them. No open water inside the dome. Eileen 415-305-0802

Presidio Heights, SF, Architectural Heritage Tour & nearby Presidio Hike

***\*Don't be a No-Show*** *and have your membership in the Group canceled. See the,\*No-Show policies at the bottom.* This tour highlights not only the diversity of the architecture, but also the mix of architects and people who built, occupied and maintained these grand properties. About 50 of which are on our tour today, including Presidio Terrace. I also have some ephemera we can see to get a feel for what life was like here about ninety years ago. Here are some links if you would like to help with Meetup expenses. [Here is a Venmo link.](https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3262702482882560580&created=1757371525), for my account. Here is my Paypal account. '[herrmann48@comcast.net'](http://herrmann48@comcast.net'/) The walking tour covers approximately 15 blocks (3.0 - 4.0 miles of walking). Afterwards there are a couple of interesting dining spots at Divisadero and California Sts., *Patisserie & Dynasty Dumpling.* Both are good options for lunch. **But sometimes it's fun to try something different, Hinodeya Ramen Bar at 1737 Buchanan St.** I know where to find parking, no worries. So join me afterwards. They also have a location just off Chestnut St. at 3340 Steiner St. This location looks more luxe with nice outdoor seating and more tables. Same menu. The House Ramen or Spinach soup seems like the go to's! ($17.00.) By the way Chestnut St. seems to have a lot of new and unique restaurants if you have a good suggestion that you've actually tried and recommend, let me know. Lots of walking today, about three miles, but mostly level. (On Sundays we'll pass by the **[Swedenborgian Church of San Francisco](https://sfswedenborgian.org/history/)** at the end of our walk. A weekly Sunday tour of this early Arts & Crafts gem is offered at 1:00pm. We'll stop by and take a look. See some of the art there in the photos here.) We're meeting at the intersection of Baker St & Vallejo. Very ample parking on the nearby streets. We always manage to find a relatively clean porta-pottie nearby. But we do pass restrooms on our side hike through the Presidio. *\*(Don't be a no-show.)* It's good to give out name tags which I do. I fill out the name tags 24hrs. before for the tour. This also gives me a way to take attendance. Name tags that are not picked up, are recorded as no-shows. If you get too many no-shows recorded in your personal Meet-up profile you'll have to be cancelled from this Meetup. (To cancel your RSVP beforehand (must be at least 24 hrs. before the Event or a No-show is recorded.), so look for the, **"Edit Attendance"** tab at the bottom right hand corner of the screen.) *Please ask your guests to join the Meetup, otherwise they can't attend.* [Here are several photos, including inside the house at Presidio and Pacific, the house pictured above.](https://www.compass.com/listing/3198-pacific-avenue-san-francisco-ca-94123/1291319997995710705/) Popular architectural genres in the early development of Presidio Hts.- At the time of its development around 1905, the **brown shingle, Arts & Crafts style** was popular. Known as the First Bay Traditional or Regional style we'll see this genre in evidence at the beginning of the tour. (Be sure to take a look at the four photos here of a great example of this type of architecture.) Presidio Hts. was an early hot bed of this style, led by the Swedenborgian Church nearby and Its founding pastor, Rev. Joseph Worcester who is credited with building the first Bay Area brown shingle house in Piedmont, in 1876. **1895 the 1910 *Edwardian and Colonial Revival:*** The continued elaboration of ornament and facade shapes reached its height in the early 1890s as the the Victorian era ended. After that there was a gradual move towards simplicity and away from excess and toward, order. Eccentricity gave way to strict conventions, quiet lines and understated quality materials. Money now made understatement its chief method of display. Style was no longer measured in pounds of gingerbread ornament per square foot, but in elegant proportions and an air of conservatism. (Julia Morgan lived nearby at Washington & Divisadero. There are four JM houses on today's tour.)

The Distance Between Two Notes: Poetry, Music, and the Art of Silence

There is a moment in every piece of music when nothing is played. A pause. A breath. A silence so brief it can be overlooked, yet so essential that without it there would be no rhythm, no tension, no release. Poetry lives in that same interval. Between one word and the next, one line and another, there is a space where meaning gathers. The unsaid deepens what is spoken. The pause after a verse can carry as much emotion as the verse itself. In both poetry and music, beauty often emerges not only from what is expressed, but from what is withheld. “The Distance Between Two Notes” is a gathering devoted to these luminous intervals — the rests, silences, echoes, and subtle transitions where feeling ripens slowly into language and sound. Across traditions, artists have long understood the creative power of emptiness. Jalal al-Din Rumi listened for the music beneath words. Amir Khusrau dissolved the boundary between poetry and melody. Matsuo Bashō distilled entire worlds into a few carefully placed syllables. John Cage transformed silence itself into a form of listening. This gathering invites us into that attentive space where poetry and music meet — where a held note, a repeated refrain, or a lingering line reveals what ordinary speech often cannot. Some poems arrive softly. Some songs remain with us longest in the silence after they end. Some feelings can only be approached indirectly — through rhythm, pause, repetition, or breath. We will read poetry that listens as much as it speaks. We will explore the emotional architecture of the ghazal — its refrains, separations, returns, and resonances. We will sit with poems shaped by stillness, longing, memory, and incompleteness. There may be music. There will certainly be pauses. And somewhere in those intervals — between one voice and another, one poem and the next — something shared may quietly begin to take shape. You are welcome to bring: * A poem centered on silence, longing, resonance, or waiting * A ghazal, haiku, or meditative poem you love * A musical piece or lyric that embodies stillness or emotional depth * An original poem inspired by pause, rhythm, listening, or distance We invite poetry from all languages and traditions. Together, we will read, reflect, interpret, and listen — allowing meaning to emerge collectively and slowly. As always with Kaavya Connections, the conversation may wander beyond the theme. We follow where the words — and silences — lead. Because sometimes, what stays with us most is not the note itself, but the space between. > “Music is the space between the notes.” — commonly attributed to Claude Debussy And perhaps poetry is the space between two silences. Please find more about us here — [Kaavya Connections Website](https://www.kaavyaconnections.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Please also join the mailing list for upcoming gatherings and events: [Kaavya Connections Mailing List](https://www.kaavyaconnections.com/mailing-list/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) If you would like to volunteer to help organize future gatherings and performances, please email: contact@kaavyaconnections.com Bring a friend, a poem, a favorite piece of music, or simply come to listen. Above all, bring your creative self. **Kaavya Connections**

Jointer, Planer, Table Saw Basics & Certification @ Ace Makerspace

The Table Saw, Jointer, and Planer are core woodworking tools that are great for beginner and veteran woodworkers. This workshop goes over the core principles of using these tools in the Ace Workshop including certification. **Level:** Beginner **Timing:** 3.5 hours **Location:** Suite #214 Workshop **Corequisite:** Shop Basics **Certifications:** Jointer, Planner, and Table Saw **Age:** 16+ with parent or guardian also taking the class **What you will learn:** Learn how to safely operate the following tools in the Ace Workshop: * Table Saw * Jointer * Planer **What to bring:** A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes. **What to wear:** Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back. **Safety Gear:** Eye protection, ear protection, and sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own. This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If there are not enough students, we can issue a refund, otherwise refunds are not allowed. New Guests must [sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/) before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → [FREE Guest Account](https://www.acemakerspace.org/product/guest-account/). If you need a scholarship for this class, please [submit this request form.](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyuFC_Cv4EdCcQUFFkSVSb4NHuhisZ1z6DJI_i-BWz8wznBw/viewform) You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/)