Esports San Francisco

Startup World Cup 2026 Grand Finale

On Nov 6, a startup will walk away with $1,000,000. I'd love for you to be in the room. The Startup World Cup 2026 Grand Finale is coming to San Francisco, and I'm bringing my community. Founders from around the world will take the stage, with 300+ VCs and investors watching. Leaders from Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Google Cloud, ServiceNow, and Samsung will be there too. Featured judges and speakers include: Marc Tarpenning (Tesla), Sachin Kansal (Uber), Suzanne Philion (Waymo), Will Grannis (Google Cloud), Paul Fipps (ServiceNow), Rajesh Swaminathan (Khosla Ventures), Rachel Slaybaugh (DCVC), Jihong Kim (Samsung), Scott Beechuk (Norwest Venture Partners), and Jaya Gupta (Foundation Capital). The prize is only part of the story. Partnerships begin, companies get discovered, and the connections made in one room can shape the next few years. 📅 November 6, 2026 📍 Hilton Union Square, San Francisco 🎟️ Save 20% with my code: SWC_GF_NG_20 👉 **[https://lnkd.in/gye6z5ux](https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2Fgye6z5ux&urlhash=K7Ww&mt=mMa5R9M4Rmor72Zp9UOzrMCmdx-aBgwRPKdqL23Zpi-RLA8Zkg4mtDt4BRLl9UPruH5gK1uzJc0KDxp8v6YwHUz-gHnGMoYbV6hB67SEGkKo_yrUKJ8&isSdui=true)** Seats are limited, so grab yours early. If youre a founder, investor, or tech leader, tag someone who should be there, or come say hi in person. RSVP on meetup does not get you a seat. Please purchase your ticket with my code for 20% off.

Spiritual Support Group (In-Person)

**In-person Spiritual Support Group:** An interfaith devotional and discussion group that seeks to identify, define and put into action specific virtues or spiritual attributes that can uplift us and help us to rise above the limitations and sufferings of mental illness and the daily challenges that we and our families experience. For invitation email and location please write to: pjevans02@gmail.com 2023: 4th Thursday for July: Kindness (2nd Thursday meeting canceled for July) 2nd Thursday of August: Service-oriented 4th Thursday of August: Reliability 2nd Thursday of September: Tactfulness 4th Thursday of September: Purposefulness 2nd Thursday of October: Courtesy 4th Thursday of October: Flexibility 2nd Thursday of November: Determination 4th Thursday of November: Gratitude 2nd Thursday of December: Generosity 4th Thursday of December: Idealism

SF - Marina Chess Club Night

♟️ **This isn’t your typical chess meetup** Every week **20+ people** show up We play in bars. We bring the vibes. Whether you’re a total beginner or a blitz addict—this is your place. 🫱 Hosted by your **CVO (Chief Vibes Officer) Stephen** – expect high energy, good convos, and games with people who love chess and community just as much as you do. **SV Chess Community = Chess + People + Vibes** We’re the **largest social chess community in NorCal**, bringing people together across the Bay through the love of the game. 🧩 **What to expect**: – Chill blitz & casual games – No judgment, no pressure—just good vibes – Great convo, good drinks, and new friends – Boards provided—just show up and play 🍻 All games happen at the bar. Didn’t sign up ahead of time? No worries—we’ll help you join at the event. **Join the movement. Make your move. We’ll see you over the board.** 📲 Follow us on Instagram → [@sv_chess_community](https://www.instagram.com/sv_chess_community/) 🌐 Learn more → [sv-chess.com/community/about](https://sv-chess.com/community/about) 📝 Register now → [sv-chess.com/community/registration](https://sv-chess.com/community/registration)

🎈 🎉 🎊 FOURTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF MEET UP EN ESPAÑOL 🎊 🎉 🎈 NOV 5th

🎊 🎉 CUMPLIMOS CUATRO AÑOS!!! It’s been four years since we started this endeavor!!!!! Acompáñanos a celebrar nuestro cuarto aniversario! Participa de juegos, conversaciones, rifas gratis y mucha celebración. No te lo pierdas! Para que nos encuentres, la mesa tendrá los globos rojos 🎈 🎈 Safe parking behind the venue across the Street

Board Game Playtesting at Victory Point Cafe Berkeley - 1st Wednesdays

Come to Victory Point Cafe in Berkeley to playtest some games in development! This event is twice a month, 1st Wednesdays and 3rd Mondays, and exists as two separate listings on our meetup. This is a relaxed chance to try new board / card / tabletop games, get feedback on your own prototypes, and learn about the game industry. Designers and interested players welcome, no experience needed. Please be courteous to other designers and stay to test their games if you are bringing your own prototype to be tested. Drop in and out any time and participate as much as you'd like, and just observing is fine too. RSVPing is appreciated but not required. Organizers: Glenn and Velgus * COST - Participants may pay the regular $12/person reserved gaming fee or waive it by buying at least two menu items from the cafe. Pay or start a tab at the front counter upon entering. * PARKING - Street meters should be free from 6pm onwards. There is free street parking on the street behind the venue and on surrounding streets during the day and evening. * BART - Downtown Berkeley BART station is a straight 8-minute walk away. [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).

Contemporary Fusion Dance Class in San Mateo

Come and immerse yourself in the world of Contemporary Fusion Dance. This is an all-levels movement class for students looking to expand their knowledge in contemporary dance. **About the class:** The first half of class is dedicated to warm up and exploration. We will warm up together with group combinations and contemporary exercises intended to make you sweat and get your body ready to move. The second half of class is dedicated to learning choreography and embodying it to music. Phrase work in this class draws from Erin’s experiences with contemporary, release, improvisation, Gaga, physical theater and floor work techniques. So join us, discover new techniques, explore unique movements, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and dynamic environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your dance skills and elevate your artistry! **EVERY SATURDAY:** 10:30am – 11:30am **CLASS LEVEL:** This will be an inclusive, all levels non-judgemental space to listen to your body, connect with your breath, and embrace the thrill of moving bodies. **PRICE PER PERSON:** **New Student 7 Day - 7 Class Intro Pass: $69** (Save up to $176 total, compared to purchasing individual classes) or **Class Drop-ins:** \- Single Session: $35 **[REGISTER HERE](https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=38698&stype=-104&sView=day&sLoc=0)** **LOCATION:** Motion Arts Center 217 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401 • Face Masks are Now Optional (but Recommended). • If you notice you may have any of the COVID-19 symptoms please stay home for everyone’s safety. • No special clothes are required, what feels comfortable for you is good. • Online Registration & Booking Required.

Showcase Showdown

**WIKI:** https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Showcase_Showdown # Showcase Showdown 2nd & 4th Fridays Showcase Showdown is an indie game showcase and fighting game tourney featuring Smash Melee competition. * **WHEN: 2**nd and 4th Fridays at [Noisebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge "Noisebridge") at 7pm-12am. * **WHAT:** Play indie games showcases & competitive games like [Super Smash Brothers Melee](https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Super_Smash_Brothers_Melee&action=edit&redlink=1 "Super Smash Brothers Melee (page does not exist)"). * It is part of our [Fighting Game Fridays](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Fighting_Game_Fridays "Category:Fighting Game Fridays") alternating with [School of Melee](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/School_of_Melee "School of Melee") 1st and 4th Fridays. * It started as Noisebridge's first [GDC](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/GDC "GDC") IndieSmash event in 2026. * **WHERE:** [Noisebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge "Noisebridge") Hackerspace, [272](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/272 "272") Capp St. San Francisco, CA * **COST:** **FREE!** Noisebridge runs on donations and 24 hour access card memberships. # Indie Games Showcases * **GAMERS:** Do you want to see the next generation of games being showcased and playtested? * **DEVS"** Do you have a game in the works or released that you'd like to share? ## GAMERS COME PLAY THE NEXT WAVE We have a wide variety of exciting new games in development or recently released for you to try! * Meet the developers and share your playtesting feedback to help shape the future of gaming. ## DEVS COME SHOW YOUR HARD WORK We are seeking games to show so get in touch and show up with your games to share! * We can help you set up your demo station and promotional materials to help attendees play, wishlist, give feedback and buy your game. * Come to [Gamebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Gamebridge "Gamebridge") Wednesdays and we'll set you up. * Introduce yourself on our [Discord](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Discord "Discord") #games channel and tell us about the game you want to showcase and what promo material and setup you plan to have. # Competitive Game Tournaments ## Smash Melee Tourney Smash Melee is our founding game tourney that we began with and will continue every event. ## Halo We are planning a Halo tourney soon with some folks volunteering to do that. ## Street Fighter & Marvel VS Capcom Street Fighter games are at the roots of the fighting game community and we play these games too. ## Soul Calibur A tale of souls and swords, the soul still burns from our days with the Dreamcast. * We would like to have a Soul Calibur 6 tournament soon. * We could play console Calibur games if we get the right set of consoles and discs or figure out how to get them. ## Aether A newer kind of fighting game. ## Skull Girls A really artistic and cool fighting game. ## Bring them blue sparks! Suggest a game Do you have a game you'd like to arrange to play at Showcase Showdown?

Startup World Cup 2026 Grand Finale!

This event is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures. Our meetup group is collaborating by promoting this event. In order to attend, please register here: [Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2026 Tickets, Friday, November 6 • 9 AM - 6 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-world-cup-grand-finale-2026-tickets-1987093688714?aff=ideatoipo) Our meetup members get 20 PERCENT OFF! Use promo code: SWC_GF_IDEATOIPO_20 Hurry! Slots are limited! Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2026 ## STARTUP WORLD CUP **Startup World Cup is a global series of conferences and competitions that bring together the top startups, investors, entrepreneurs and tech CEOs around the world. Starting with regional competitions in nearly 100+ countries across six continents, hundreds of selected top technology startups compete for the chance to move onto the Grand Finale event in San Francisco to win a $1 million investment grand prize.** **Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures in partnership with investors and local sponsors.** #### Speakers: * Daymond John (ABC SharkTank Star) * Marc Turpenning (Co-Founder of Tesla) * Will Grannis (CTO of Google Cloud) * Suzanne Phillion (CMO of Waymo) * Paul Fipps (President, Global Opersations of ServiceNow) * Sachin Kansal (CPO of Uber) * And more to come!

Play Go and Socialize

Visit our Japan Center Go Club and play Go with others. We are open every Friday 4-8pm with more times coming soon.

Wednesday Co-ed 9v9 pickup @ John O’Connel

SF AI->SI Code and Coffee Sunday October 25th 2026 @Salesforce Park!

🚨 **IMPORTANT: Luma is our main event platform for this event.** Last month was **1000+ RSVPs and growing! 🔥** 🌉☕ SF AI→SI Code & Coffee is back at Salesforce Park! Our last gathering drew 1,000+ RSVPs, with hundreds of developers, engineers, AI builders, founders, investors, researchers, and students coming together. Join us for another Sunday afternoon with the Bay Area tech community! 📅 Sunday\, October 25th \| 2–5pm 📍 Salesforce Park, central grassy area, 4th level 425 Mission Street, San Francisco Elevators are available. Look for John K and the Code & Coffee group! 📣 **RSVPs, updates & future events** You’re welcome to RSVP here on Meetup! We’re moving our main event communication to Luma, so please also register there for reminders, location or weather changes, and important updates. 👉 **Register for October 25th:** [https://luma.com/9x4o3v5l](https://luma.com/9x4o3v5l) 📅 **Follow our Luma calendar for future SF AI Code & Coffee gatherings:** [https://luma.com/SF-AI-code-and-coffee](https://luma.com/SF-AI-code-and-coffee) Follow the calendar to stay connected as we direct future event announcements and communication there. Please check the Luma event page before heading over for the latest details! Check the Luma page before heading over for the latest details. 🧠 **From AI → SI—and whatever comes next** We’re putting Artificial Intelligence → Superintelligence directly into our event name as an invitation to look ahead. Come collaborate, share what you’re learning, and meet people building toward what’s next. 💻 **What to expect** An informal afternoon of conversations about AI, models, agents, infrastructure, startups, research, engineering careers, and what people are actually building. Bring a project, show a demo, ask for help, find a collaborator, or simply hang out. Working on something is optional! 👋 **Introduction circle** Around 2:15pm, we’ll gather for organizer announcements and brief introductions. Share your name, what you’re working on, and what you can help others with. There’s also an opportunity to mention hiring, your job search, or upcoming community events. After introductions, the afternoon is self-organized. 🤝 **Who’s welcome?** Developers, engineers, AI builders, founders, investors, students, and anyone curious about technology. Investors interested in connecting with our community are welcome to contact John beforehand. Come solo or bring a friend—most people come alone. All experience levels welcome. No coding required. 🌎 **About Code & Coffee** We’re part of Code & Coffee, a volunteer-led nonprofit community connecting 80,000+ developers across 40+ cities nationwide. 💬 Discord: [https://www.codeandcoffee.chat/](https://www.codeandcoffee.chat/) 🌐 Website: [https://codeandcoffee.org](https://codeandcoffee.org) ☕ **Support the community** Contributions help us keep bringing engineers, AI builders, and founders together in person. Donations are optional and appreciated: [https://hcb.hackclub.com/donations/start/san-francisco-ai-code-and-coffee](https://hcb.hackclub.com/donations/start/san-francisco-ai-code-and-coffee) Interested in sponsoring our October 25th gathering? Contact John at [johnk@codeandcoffee.org](mailto:johnk@codeandcoffee.org) 💬 **Chat with the SF community on Discord** Want to connect before the event, ask questions, or coordinate with other attendees? Join our Discord and head to the **SF general chat**—we’ll use that for community conversation instead of the Meetup event chat. [https://discord.gg/WrGXeJXK9g](https://discord.gg/WrGXeJXK9g) Official event announcements and updates will still be shared through Luma. 🌦️ **Weather and park updates** Our location may change depending on weather. Updates will be shared on Luma, so please register there and check before traveling. Please help us keep Salesforce Park clean and welcoming by picking up after yourself and respecting the shared space. 🌴 See you in the park! **Code & Coffee - Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ **Near the beginning of the event(2:15 pm or possibly later), we do a standup:** * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. Round 3: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*

BP @ West Sunset

Hosting BP at west sunset….going for 3 rounds per person Venmo Quincy $10