Freelancer Groups San Francisco

Stressless Taxes for Artists, Creatives, and Freelancers

Banish tax fear and get ahead with tips from this presentation on taxes for creatives and freelancers. Learn about what income is taxable and which expenses are deductible for self-employed creatives/artists. We will focus on the Schedule C form, and cover hobby losses, home offices, self-employed health insurance, the new deduction for tips, record keeping requirements and any updates to the tax code for the most recent year. A Q&A will follow the presentation. Sarah Lockhart is an Enrolled Agent with 25 years of professional tax preparation experience. Sarah’s tax clients are mostly artists and 501(c)3 non-profits. She has developed and presented tax workshops for Intersection for the Arts, Vital Arts, and SF Art Institute, among others. She also does forensic accounting and bookkeeping work. Sarah Lockhart was born and raised in the Bay Area, and has lived in Oakland for almost 30 years. Sarah’s artistic background is multi-disciplinary; her work includes music, video, radio, fashion and conceptual art. **This program takes place in the Steve Silver Music Center on the Fourth Floor of the Main Library (100 Larkin Street)** **MeetUp RSVP does not guarantee registration for SFPL in person programs.**

Side Project Saturday for Designers

Come down and work alongside fellow designers and creatives. Whether you prefer drafting tables, traditional digital, or AI tools—all mediums are welcome. Come down and learn and explore! **Who should join:** Product designers, UI/UX researchers, graphic artists, and anyone who wants to work on their project. **What to bring:** * Your laptop, tablet, sketchpad or tools of choice. * Current project or a blank canvas. * An open mind and creative spirit. The coffee shop has all the conventional options, a few lunch selections, and the best smoothies in town. Kindly patronize them. Thanks!

ODSC AI x NEBIUS | Hackathon

​**ODSC × Nebius Hackathon: Build a Research Agent** ​📅 **October 28–November 20, 2026** 🌎 **Kickoff at ODSC AI West \+ livestream \| Virtual build** 🎟️ **Free and open to everyone** **[Check the main website →](https://hackathon.odsc.ai/event?utm_source=luma)** ​Build an AI research agent that can search the web, bring evidence together, and give answers people can verify. ​Join **ODSC AI and Nebius** for a hackathon focused on turning a research question into a useful, sourced answer. Start with the kickoff on October 28, then build at your own pace through November 20, with live online support from Nebius engineers along the way. ​**Your challenge:** create a working research agent using **Nebius Token Factory** for open-model inference and **Tavily** for real-time web search. Your agent should connect its answers to credible sources, help users check key claims, and acknowledge when the evidence is incomplete. ​Come solo, bring your team, or find teammates at the kickoff or online. AI and ML engineers, data scientists, developers, agent builders, and startup teams are all welcome. ​Here’s how it works: * ​**October 28 - Kickoff:** Meet the Nebius team, get set up on Token Factory, and connect with other participants. Attend at ODSC AI West or join the livestream. * ​**October 28–November 20 - Build:** Develop your agent remotely, with online support available throughout the hackathon. * ​**November 20 - Submission deadline:** Submit a public repository with a README and a short demo. Registered participants will receive the submission link by email. ​Projects will be evaluated on the quality of their evidence, whether the agent works from question to answer, its usefulness, its design, and its use of both required tools. ​Registered participants also receive a **complimentary ODSC AI West Expo pass**. Winning projects will be promoted across ODSC channels, with a blog feature and an interview spotlight. Prizes and judges will be announced soon. ​**Registration is free, with no acceptance review. Join us and put your research agent to the test.**

San Francisco Networking Event

For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1968266366687](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1968266366687) **IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER BUTTON ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/ SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP.** **\*This is a multigroup event so event responses are only a portion of the total number of attendees** SAN FRANCISCO NETWORKING EVENT: You Have To Get Tickets Here Online In Advance. Tickets Not Available At Venue Door Come mix & mingle at this networking event in San Francisco, California. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your network. Whether you're looking to expand your clientele, make new business connections, find new investment opportunities, hire or get hired or simply connect with others, have a few cocktails and make new friends you'll definitely want to be at this event. This Event Is For... Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Startups, Freelancers, Gamechangers, Investors!, Crowdfunding Experts, Web & Marketing Experts, Job Seekers!, Etc. (and for people just looking to make some new friends). This event is the perfect opportunity to network with potential business partners, investors, industry professionals and new clients.... Or just come on out and make some new friends! We've witnessed countless business connections and friendships form at our past events.This event is a fun and easy way to connect with others in a relaxed, low pressure environment. There are no speakers or sales pitches. It's just a place to come mingle with like minded people. **ICEBREAKERS TO WIN PRIZES!!!** At the beginning of the event our host will hand you a sheet of paper with icebreaker questions that you can use to get to know the rest of the people at the event. The icebreakers are optional but most people love them because they really help you get to meet people. In the email we send you before the event we'll explain exactly how the icebreaker works but essentially you'll be asking and/or being asked 3 fun and easy but thought provoking icebreaker questions. If you complete the icebreaker you'll be entered into a raffle and one of the event attendees will win prizes! *An email we received about one of our recent events: "Thank you so much for throwing such a great event. The crowd was really great and everyone was super friendly. As a busy professional I don't get that much time to get out and meet people so it was nice to be in such a relaxed environment. Event well done!" - Danielle* **FAQ:** HOW MANY WILL BE ATTENDING? It ranges from event to event, but we usually expect over 50 people to attend. CAN I ARRIVE LATE? Absolutely. Arrive any time you'd like. CAN I COME ALONE? Yes, about 75% come on their own. WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE? While we don't have a dress code we ask that you please look neat/presentable. What you wear to work or what you'd where for after work happy hour drinks is fine. CAN I PAY AT THE EVENT DOOR? We do not accept payment at the event door. We also change the venue at each event and don't give out the location to those who don't sign up. You must pre-pay online. HOW LONG DOES THE EVENT GO? The event is 2.5 hours long. You can arrive any time you'd like. ARE THERE DRINKS? Yes, there's a full menu of great drinks you can order at the bar. WHAT IS THE AGE RANGE? Anyone of any age who wants to network is welcome WHO ATTENDS THE EVENT? Professionals of all sorts and ages IS THERE A REFUND POLICY? If you need to cancel, please email us and we can transfer you to a future event. However we do not offer transfers if you cancel on the day of the event or don't show up. For tickets and information: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1968266366687](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1968266366687)

Building Products For Agents

**IMPORTANT:** Please fill out this [form](https://forms.gle/tvNVEmfQ2nxMsw9e7) to ensure access to the building, even if you’ve already registered on Meetup. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Your next user might be an agent.** Products used to be built for humans through a UI and developers through an API. Now agents are users too. ​What changes when you build for agents? Which tools should your product offer? Should you build the connection yourself or buy it? And how do you charge when the user is an agent rather than a person? ​Join ProductTank SF and [Vapi](vapi.ai) for a panel on building for agents, pricing, and the tools that connect agents to products. Speakers will share lessons and patterns, not product demos. ​**KEY TAKEAWAYS** * ​What changes when **agents become users**, and what builders are seeing in practice * ​How to **price for agents**: charging by use or results rather than by person * ​How to **design the tools agents use**: what to offer, how to design it, and whether to build or buy * ​How product teams **manage agent use** inside their own organizations ​**THE PANELISTS** ​**Sagar Batchu** is **CEO and co-founder of Speakeasy**. He helps companies turn their APIs into tools agents can use, and sees what works across hundreds of teams. **Rami Banna** is a **Product Lead at Stripe**, working on developer ecosystems and Stripe Projects. He helps developers and agents build and launch businesses. He brings the billing-for-agents perspective. ​**Jake Sciotto** is a **Technical Customer Success Manager at PostHog**. He works hands-on with customers building for agents and brings lessons from that work. ​**Ibrahim Bashir** is a **product leader** who has worked at Amazon, Box, Amplitude, and Ontra. He brings the product-management perspective connecting the panel’s themes. ​*Attendance will be first-come, first-served. We will close doors once we reach capacity; arrive early to secure a spot.* ​*Special thanks to our generous sponsor:* * ​[Vapi](https://vapi.ai/?utm_source=luma): Build, deploy, and improve voice agents as fast as you ship.

4th Sunday -October 25th Tree Planting

Looking for a small but impactful way to help in the fight against climate change, and green your community over a weekend? Volunteer to plant trees! Our Tree Team plants trees in sidewalks all around Oakland. As these trees grow, they help to improve air quality, sequester carbon, and improve the environmental conditions of our neighborhoods. Many of the beautiful large trees you see along sidewalks are a result of our volunteers, and we still have so much more to do. No experience is required, but volunteers should be ready to do some digging and get a bit dirty. What: Planting trees along sidewalks and streets in Oakland for homeowners. After the training, we will split into smaller groups and drive to the sites. Who: You! Bring your friends and/or make new ones. No experience is needed. You should be able to lift 30 pounds (half the weight of a new tree). What to Bring: Wear closed-toed shoes, clothes that you can get dirty, and a hat for sun protection; bring your own water, lunch and a snack. We'll provide the shovels, picks, brooms, and gloves, but if you have your own please bring them along as we are short on supplies these days. If you are bringing a minor, please let us know. How: Dig a hole, take the tree out of its pot and put it into the ground, backfill the soil around the roots, and sweep the sidewalk clean. (Don't worry; we'll teach you whatever you don't know -- or take a peek at the guide here: [https://www.treesforoakland.org/how-we-plant.html](https://www.treesforoakland.org/how-we-plant.html) Where: Meet at our staging area (**3000 California St. Oakland 94602)**. The trees will be in other places around town, so **please be on time** so we can meet before we disperse. We can plant in light rain, but if we decide to cancel because of heavier rain, we'll announce it here by 8am. For more information or to join our email list, contact us at treesforoakland.org Note: There is no bathroom on-site so make sure to go before you arrive! **If you are lost or running late, call or text Bart at 510 917 4352**

Oakland Master Claude in 2 Hours

**🧠 Claude Vibe Coding Workshop – Put Claude to Work on Real Tasks** A straight-to-the-point, hands-on session on getting Claude to do meaningful work for you — starting the very next morning. 🧑‍💻 **Meet your host:** an entrepreneur who vibe coded his way to 4 figures a day. In this session he reveals the secret blueprint behind it. **⚠️ Seats are limited.** An RSVP alone doesn't hold your place — register through the link below. ### [🚀 REGISTER HERE 🚀](https://timber-32278.aiventurelab.org/product/ClaudeVibeCode?city=Oakland&groupurlname=francophones-and-friends-social-club-gatherings&productId=130001&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-26T03:15:00Z) --- Claude is far more capable than a Q&A box. We'll show you how it actually processes your requests, and how a few simple techniques can dramatically improve the quality of everything it gives you. 🔍 **What You'll Walk Away With:** - Real hands-on practice — not just slides and theory - A solid grasp of how Claude actually thinks and responds - A personal toolkit of use cases you can apply the next morning 💡 **Real use cases we'll cover:** - Turning rough notes into polished documents - Research, decision making, and brainstorming - Writing and refining PRDs and project plans ⏱️ **2 hours of hands-on practice.** ✨ Real skills, real practice, real connections. Join us. ⚡ ✨

Beer & Beats - Music Feedback & Collaboration

JOIN THE DISCORD FOR MOST INFORMATION. Discord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K No RSVP needed on Meetup.com, but we do have a check-in link on our Discord. Want to just see a video or two about what this is?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn-cOooQ0oA Take a tour of the campus where the event is held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1EvgwM0vSE What Happens Each Week? Feedback & Listening • Play what you made, a work‑in‑progress • Get constructive critiques, mix notes, and creative ideas from a supportive crowd. Open‑Studio Sessions (3 Commercial Studios!) • Grab a workstation, plug in, and start building beats, recording vocals, or jamming with new friends. Networking & Vibes • Meet producers, engineers, artists, and music‑tech pros. **Links** Discord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K Level‑up your skills with our music education programs: https://anthemmusicacademy.com/

Coworking at a Cafe in SF

Side Project Saturday for Artists

Come down and work alongside fellow artists and creatives. Whether you prefer traditional art, or the latest AI tools—all mediums are welcome. Come down and learn and explore! **Who should join:** Artists of all kinds, from hobbyists to seasoned creators, all are welcome. Just have fun working alongside friends. **What to bring:** * Your art materials of choice. * Current project, or a blank canvas. * An open mind and creative spirit. The coffee shop has all the conventional options, a few lunch selections, and the best smoothies in town. Kindly patronize them. Thanks!

San Francisco Claude Prompting for Real Results

**💻 Claude Vibe Coding Workshop – Practical AI Skills You Can Use Tomorrow** A straight-to-the-point, hands-on session on getting Claude to do meaningful work for you — starting the very next morning. 🧑‍💻 **Your host:** a vibe-coded entrepreneur earning 4 figures a day with Claude — and he's sharing the exact blueprint he used to get there. **⚠️ Limited seats.** RSVP here, then complete your registration via the link below to lock in your spot. ### [🚀 REGISTER HERE 🚀](https://oasis-32278.aiventurelab.org/product/ClaudeVibeCode?city=San%20Francisco&groupurlname=francophones-and-friends-social-club-gatherings&productId=130001&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-26T03:15:00Z) --- Claude is far more capable than a Q&A box. We'll show you how it actually processes your requests, and how a few simple techniques can dramatically improve the quality of everything it gives you. 🔍 **What You'll Walk Away With:** - Real hands-on practice — not just slides and theory - Confidence to tackle bigger tasks with Claude on your own - A solid grasp of how Claude actually thinks and responds 💡 **Real use cases we'll cover:** - Turning rough notes into polished documents - Drafting stakeholder communications in your own voice - Research, decision making, and brainstorming - Writing and refining PRDs and project plans ⏱️ **2 hours of hands-on practice.** ✨ Real skills, real practice, real connections. Join us. ✨ ✨

Sit Down and Write

Writers write. And if you haven't written in a room full of writers writing, you haven't lived! It's a nice feeling, at the least. 11:00 a.m. Arrive, find a spot, support our patron by purchasing a beverage and/or snack and tipping well. Then socialize until writing-time begins! A few minutes before, we'll go around the circle introducing ourselves, our writing passions, and our goal for the day. 11:15 a.m. The organizer will start the clock, and for the next 1 hour conversation shall be discontinued as everyone works on whatever writing or reading (or what-have-you) strikes his or her fancy. The key here is a nice, courteous quiet. Headphones are recommended. 12:15 p.m. Writing-time ends. You're welcome to continue writing, resume socializing, hail a cab, do whatever you want, because you're an adult.