Bonding Activities San Francisco

Project Stern Grove -- Festival Volunteering & Social, Bomba Estéreo

WhatsApp channel: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LROkMARquMXG4LDShM8yLR](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LROkMARquMXG4LDShM8yLR) Before you decide to go or not, **sample** the music first: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THBP1tq49wk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THBP1tq49wk) Like it? **Bomba Estéreo** is a Colombian band founded in [Bogotá](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogot%C3%A1 "Bogotá") in 2005 by Simón Mejía. Their music has been described as "electro tropical" or "psychedelic [cumbia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumbia_(Colombia) "Cumbia (Colombia)")". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomba_Est%C3%A9reo We are going group volunteering for Bomba Estereo's live performance at the Stern Grove Festival. If you don't know yet, Stern Grove Festival is a **free summer** music festival that has been going on since **1938**, 88 years in San Francisco. It is an establishment in SF's cultural & music scene, set in a scenic amphitheater like redwood park. https://www.sterngrove.org/ All the free lottery tickets to the show are gone. Group volunteering is the only way to do so. There are 27 openings left so far, register to take your slot at: [https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=8kgrykg2xrtjwg](https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=8kgrykg2xrtjwg) https://www.sterngrove.org/volunteer Choose the afternoon shift, 2-5:30pm. **Date**: Jun 21st, 12:30pm **Location**: Peet's Coffee, Stonestown 3251 20th Ave #OP182, San Francisco **Schedule**: 12:30-1 PM: Meet and greet 1:15 - 1:30: Walk to Stern Grove 2 pm: Show starts 2:30 pm: Divide into pairs, shift starts Interlude some time, regroup 5:30 pm Shift ends 6 pm Group coffee & chat The shift we are to register is fund raiser during the show, basically we would walk the festival ground in pairs, and collect donations. So we will go places and constantly bump into each other teams. Forget to mention, that you will also get two free tickets to a future show you select. Again, you **must** **[register](https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=8kgrykg2xrtjwg)**[ ](https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=8kgrykg2xrtjwg)your volunteer shift with Stern Grove to attend the event. **Join [TownFlame](http://www.townflame.org/), Make Life Happen.** **Liability Waiver:** Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. By attending, participants acknowledge that photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken during events, and grant TownFlame the right to use such media for promotional and marketing purposes, in any format or platform, without further consent or compensation.

From crisis to conservation: Empowering action for biodiversity

We are living in extraordinary times that can challenge our ability to feel hopeful about the future. To meet this moment, California Native Plant Society has launched two ambitious multi-year biodiversity campaigns: a conservation campaign focused on saving native plants in their natural habitats, and an urban biodiversity campaign that aims to transform the built environment with native plants. In this talk, we’ll discuss the virtuous cycle of hope and action, and where the native plant movement can have the greatest impacts, now and for future generations. Dr. Jun Bando is the executive director of the California Native Plant Society, a nonprofit conservation organization with more than 13,000 members, 35 volunteer-led chapters, and a statewide staff based in Sacramento. She earned her Ph.D. in ecology from UC Davis and her professional background includes work in public policy, higher education, foreign affairs, and national security.

Great Migration Photo Safari & Zanzibar Extension-a Journey of a Lifetime .

We all have seen Lion King in one form or another . . . It's now time to go to the source. Our meetup is off to Africa for The Great Migration Photo Safari! We did this amazing trip in the summer of 2024 and everybody had a blast! (see photos in the link below) Encounter the exotic wildlife of the Serengeti! Marvel at the lions, zebras, elephants and so many majestic animals we have only seen in the zoo or in movies. On Serengeti's vast, treeless plains tens of thousands of hoofed animals are constantly on the move in search of fresh grassland. This is a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to experience the best game viewing in Africa! **Like every trip we do with Meetup, this one is personally crafted to offer the best places and best use of time.** ***The itinerary is:*** **July 5** Arrival Kilimanjaro Intl Airport and transfer to Arusha **July 6** Arusha to Tarangire National Park **July 7** Ngorongoro Crater full day game drive **July 8** Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera area) **July 9** Serengeti (Central) **July 10** Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) **July 11** Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) **July 12** Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) to Lake Natron **July 13** Lake Natron to Arusha **July 14** Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport All of these locations don't mean much to you at the moment, but after the trip you will remember them forever as some of the best places you have ever visited! *How much does this cost?* **African Migration Safari $4998 per person, double occupancy.** **Single supplement $750. I.e. price for a solo accommodation $5748** We offer roommate matching for those, wishing to share and save. \*\*\*Airfare is not included.\*\*\* *RSVP to this event shows your interest, but does not hold your space.* ***The only way to secure your spot for this trip is a $350 deposit:*** **[CLICK HERE FOR SECURE DEPOSIT LINK](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/WWNZ7X2FKQNDA)** *IF you need an airfare quote,* **[Click here to message Anna](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)**[ ](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) **Land Cost includes:** \- 9 nights accommodation \- 3 meals every day \- All park fees to Tarangire\, Manyara\, Serengeti and Ngorongoro\. \- All concession fees to Tarangire and Serengeti\. \- Crater service fees\. \- Professional driver guide \- Open roof land cruiser vehicles \- Drinking water during the safari **We offer an Optional Extension 5-day to Zanzibar:** **Price per person, Double occupancy $870.** **Solo room - $1285** **\*\*Airfare from Arusha (Kilimanjaro Airport) to Zanzibar is not included\*\*** **To sign up for Zanzibar, pay the [$200 deposit through this secure link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/32XB7TRQ46TNW)** For more information about this or any of our other international events, fill out this form: **[INTERNATIONAL MEETUPS INFO REQUEST](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)** Have more questions? [Click here to message Anna ](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) [Click here to message Marc](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881) AND/OR We do a monthly Q & A Zoom: Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered. [Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/297487010/) Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet other attendees. To see pictures from our Photo Safari adventure in 2024 [CLICK HERE](https://photos.app.goo.gl/kjwDb2nQn8oKTv557) We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/reginal camping, and our overseas events too. [Click Here ](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events)for our other events: Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOT 200318-10

Richmond District Cleanup

Meet in front of the Internet Archive ([300 Funston Ave](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Internet+Archive/@37.7823236,-122.4717795,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa5e4e2e3d768e37e?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiRqYWjvIH5AhUPDkQIHbtCBTEQ_BJ6BAhaEAU "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Internet+Archive/@37.7823236,-122.4717795,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa5e4e2e3d768e37e?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiRqYWjvIH5AhUPDkQIHbtCBTEQ_BJ6BAhaEAU")) to grab our supplies and form our crew. Then, cleaning will occur from 10:00am to 12:00pm around the neighborhood. Sign up on Meetup, this [Civic Joy Fund Mobilize](https://www.mobilize.us/civicjoyfund/event/756094/) page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. \*By participating or registering in a cleanup or volunteer event, I acknowledge and agree to the Civic Joy Fund and Refuse Refuse volunteer waivers: [https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer](https://civicjoyfund.org/volunteer) - [https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver](https://refuserefusesf.org/waiver)

Glow in the Dark Pickleball & Padel Party ✨️

With Pickleball growing more popular than ever, there's a good chance you've already played before. But have you played in the dark with glowing neon lights? Mix that with some food, alcohol and a live DJ and you'll have one night to remember. But what is Padel? Like pickleball, padel is a racquet sport but the key difference is that it's played in an enclosed glass court and players are made to bounce the ball off the walls in a tennis-meets-squash type of way. **Admission**: $59 Your ticket buys you access to not just padel & pickleball courts, but also to a game zone with ping-pong, foosball, corn hole, beer pong, as well as access to an open bar. **Dresscode**: NEON (mandatory) **5:00 PM**: Early arrivals. Play Pickleball & Padel, and start warming up with some drinks. **7:00 PM**: Party kicks off with the DJ, OPEN BAR, and food for purchase. **8:00 PM**: Glow in the Dark courts light up the night. Link to purchase ticket: [https://sweatpals.com/event/glow-in-the-dark-pickleball-padel-5355a/2026-06-27](https://sweatpals.com/event/glow-in-the-dark-pickleball-padel-5355a/2026-06-27)

AMTGARD - live action role playing (Marina Bay Park, Richmond Marina)

**AMTGARD - WYVERN'S SPUR** [https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Park/index/132](https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Park/index/132) **KINGDOM OF WESTMARCH** [https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Kingdom/index/21](https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Kingdom/index/21) Welcome to Wyvern's Spur, Berkeley/Richmond 's chapter of Amtgard! **Sunday Amtgard @Marina Bay Park, Richmond Marina!** ***Most of our organizing is on Facebook; if you have any questions you'll get a much faster response there than messaging here!*** * *Park location* - **Marina Bay Park at the Richmond Marina, Richmond, CA** * *[Google Map](https://www.google.com/maps/@37.914617,-122.3464533,16z)*[ ](https://www.google.com/maps/@37.914617,-122.3464533,16z) * *All are welcome* * *Free to play* * *14+ for foam combat* * *Come & observe, ask questions of our members or participate!* * *We have loaner garb & loaner weapons on site.* * *Look forward to meeting you!* Amtgard is fun and silliness. We are an action oriented LARP that has chapters across the country. If you feel like checking out the rulebook, wonder over to California Amtgard's website at [http://caamtgard.com/docs/ ](http://caamtgard.com/docs/)(but you don't need to look at the rulebook before joining us, we're happy to go over things in person!) **Members start arriving between 11am and Noon; sparing and light games start about 11am; class battle games start at 12 noon go until we're tired.** To learn more about us - watch this YouTube video! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhq62QYwaGU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhq62QYwaGU) You can also find us on Facebook at - [https://www.facebook.com/groups/WyvernsSpur/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/WyvernsSpur/) and on Discord at - [https://discord.gg/egRFVDYC3r](https://discord.gg/egRFVDYC3r) Most of our organizing is on Discord; if you have any questions you'll get a much faster response there than messaging here!

Men's Group Meeting - Real Men, Real Visibility, Connection and Growth

Let’s connect & Celebrate at Lakefest Oakland (Kid-Friendly)

Bollywood Festive Nights at Union Square

Join us for an unforgettable **Bollywood Night** in the heart of San Francisco at Union Square – rhythm, fun, community. **5:00 – 6:00 PM** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **6:00 – 7:00 PM** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **7:00 – 8:00 PM** – *Dance Party* — We turn up the music and light up the floor with a 1-hour open dance party. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! Bring your friends, learn some moves, find your groove, find your friends, be a part of a magical community once a month at Union Square. Previous class in 2025 summary joy v[ideo: ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSENixJaVA&list=RDnHSENixJaVA&start_radio=1) Free class every month on 4th Friday of the Month except in August it will be on August 14th Classes go till end of September Park in garage, Uber over, or take Powell exit on Bart Do come say hello to us so we can welcome you in our La Dolce Vita :)

Tiki Treats

Join us to chat and enjoy snacks and drinks!

Mini Vacation take🚢Ferry to Angel Island 🌊Ocean Hike 🥾8 miles

**Hello Ocean Lover,** Let's go for a mini vacation take 🚢 Ferry to Angel Island, meet new friends, go on a [Green exercise ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_exercise)wellness hike, enjoy the natural beauty of the beautiful ocean views for our physical health and mental well-being😇 Picture perfect San Francisco Bay views on this tranquil tour of a remote island with hardly a car in sight. Away from the hustle of the city, Angel Island offers a retreat to tranquility surrounded by magnificent San Francisco Bay views. This hidden gem is a wonderful destination for fun, adventure, and American history. Experience expansive breathtaking 360 degree views of the bay area–San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Richmond Bridge, Tiburon, San Francisco, and the bay. Ride on one of our open air trams and learn about the island’s fascinating history like the Civil War buildings and the Immigration Station. Or, take a tour of the Immigration Station Museum for a deeper dive into the island history. Hike or bike all over the island for magnificent views! Ride the ferry from San Francisco or Tiburon to experience one of the most beautiful and history rich islands in the San Francisco Bay—[Angel Island State Park.](https://www.angelisland.com) Level: Moderate+ challenging Length: 8 miles Elevation gain: 800ft Route type: Loop Dog: You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed Wear Hiking shoes Near Ocean can be windy and/or foggy, so wear layers **Bring Smiles for Miles!** Water, Lunch, beach blanket, Snacks, Sun Protection... Hiking Poles 🚗***Encouraging carpooling*** if you know each other well for everyone's safety. Please contact each other in a private message not in the message board. Thank you! [https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/fdc5br](https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/fdc5br) **💚 Support Our Group!** Thanks for joining our wellness club event, it does take time and money to make it happen. Thank you for being prepared and supportive 🌿 Our hikes, dinners, and events run thanks to member support. A small contribution is appreciated to help keep our wellness community active and fun! Thank you for helping us make every event special! \*Requested contribution suggested amount 10-20 to keep the club going! \*Dr. Heidi will ask for the contribution during event check-in. \*\*Accepted in person. Your support helps cover the many behind-the-scenes efforts that make these events possible, including route scouting, Meetup platform fees, permits, communication with park staff and members, and planning hikes, dinners, and road trips... This community exists because of the support and kindness of its members. 🌿**The organizer reserves the right to ask a participant to depart!** If they refuse to follow event guidelines. This ensures our community remains a positive and respectful space for everyone. Thank you for helping keep our wellness community positive, respectful, and active. After hike social dinner anyone who still has energy is welcome to join an optional social dinner.. It’s a great chance to relax, refuel, and enjoy some good conversation after the hike. The restaurant is coming soon... Our meetup events have a very positive impact on people's lives, people meet, fall in love💘 meet new friends, HAPPY, better health, less stress, anxiety, depression, isolate being alone and got extra bonus for LOVE ​💞 **Roundtrip Tickets: Tiburon to Angel Island** Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM Tiburon Angel Island Ferry ticket $19.08/person Round Trip Ferry: Tiburon to Angel Island All tickets are round-trip and include your state park entrance fee Please order a ticket ASAP\*\* June 28 at 11am \*\*before the ticket sold out [https://angelislandferry.com/schedule/](https://angelislandferry.com/schedule/) **Ferry Leaves 11:00am** Returns first come, first served: 4:20, 5:20 \*\*Meet 10:30am \*\*at the Ferry waiting line Angel Island - Tiburon Ferry 21 Main St, Belvedere Tiburon, CA 94920 GPS: [https://goo.gl/maps/eAFVgNuMyXzbh16v6](https://goo.gl/maps/eAFVgNuMyXzbh16v6) [https://angelislandferry.com/parking-information/](https://angelislandferry.com/parking-information/) \*Get there a little early to find parking Lot A/Lot B $5.00/Day NOT on the Streets limitations 2 hours There's a Parking lot next to CVS parking lot Address: 1599 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920 ⚠️ Please Read Before Joining: These hikes and group dinners are hosted voluntarily and with love for the outdoors and community. Participation is completely voluntary, and everyone joins at their own risk and responsibility. 👉 We kindly ask you to review the event details carefully — including directions, trail descriptions, and dinner spots — before joining. Trails are part of nature and may not match everyone’s preferences. Dinner venues are selected based on group size, availability, and location. We do our best but can’t guarantee personal favorites. 🧡 Most importantly, come with an open heart, positive energy, and kindness. Let’s enjoy what we can control — good company, fresh air, and meaningful connections. \*LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing up for the wellness hiking event, You hereby release its organizers, hosts, and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for illness, injuries, damages, and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice, or information contained herein. You agree to full responsibility for your own health issues. \*\*\*DISCLAIMER: \*\*By participating in this Hiking event, You understand that Meetup event Host/Organizer assumes ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility and you have to assume all at your own risk of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release host/Organizer of all liability. \***Hike at YOUR OWN RISK**. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment. \***Participation in this event is strictly voluntary**! The event host/organizer assumes no responsibility for any injury, damage, or loss you may incur. You join and hike entirely at your own risk. *DO NOT ATTEND* if you're experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, have a compromised immune system. We are an intermediate hike group. Please be ready to keep up hiking with us 8 miles without any health issues. If you don't workout, hiking a minimum of 8 miles regularly, this hiking event may not be a good fit for you! If anyone wishes to join our Hike team, please answer the RSVP question every time for everyone's safety in the group. If you are unable to send me a message confirming that you are in good health and you are able to hike 8 miles without health issues we CANNOT approve you come to the hiking event. \*Please don't just walk in. Thank you for your cooperation! I'm looking forward to meeting, hiking with you and making good memories together! Yours in good health! Dr.Heidi💝

Mini-Meetup: Let's Play Charades!