Clothing Swaps San Francisco

Mixed Bag at Belmont Story Swap

Please know that an RSVP here on Meetup MEANS NOTHING. You need to go to www.StorySAC.org to get the details on how to join the Story Swap on Zoom. DO NOT RSVP HERE!! Our Zooming story swap welcomes ready listeners, eager tellers, & would-be tellers. Come try us out. Contact: email Linda Walls: lindaglennlee@yahoo.com

Upcycle Social Sew/ Art/Fix it/ Finish it! (In person)

Come over and get crafty with us. Camaraderie and clever upcycling ideas circulate at our sessions! What do you want to repair, reuse, or reinvent today? Choose your adventure... Option 1: Social sew! BYO sewing machine, use a loaner, or bring your hand sewing project or mending. We also have some discarded fabric/ clothes ready to cut up and play with and some basic sewing tools, as well. Option 2: Fix it! Repairs are less odious - even fun - with friends, new and old! Bring your broken tchotchkes, dilapidated heirlooms, or jewelry in need of a makeover. We can provide some glues and hand tools. Option 3: Finish it! Bring along an unfinished collage or craft project and get your momentum back. First time on us, $5 donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Some snacks provided. We invite you to bring a vegetarian snack to share. Please change your RSVP on meetup if you can't make it, so someone else can have a spot. We're looking forward to creating with you! Location notes: The "Joy Factory" is a private home in Alameda's West End. Our house is not wheelchair accessible (1/2 flight of stairs). We have cats. Street parking is sometimes crowded.

Sing, Say or Play (currently on Zoom)

Please know that an RSVP here on Meetup MEANS NOTHING. You need to go to www.StorySAC.org to get the details on how to join the Story Swap on Zoom. DO NOT RSVP HERE!! OAKLAND/EAST BAY Sing Say or Play 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Meets on the second Saturday on Zoom. "During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have moved to Zoom for meeting online. We are a story swap, a singers' circle, a poetry reading, an instrumental recital, a jam session and more , all in one! Join us for an evening of old fashioned home-made entertainment where everyone gets some time. Contact cfsherman@msn.com for the Zoom link, preferably at least one day before the event. You can try after that, but no promises!

Christian Singles Mixer in SF

Meet new Christian friends at this fun party at one of San Francisco’s most stylish literary-themed lounges! **Our Interactive Icebreaker** is designed to make introducing yourself effortless. No awkward standing around—we make sure the conversation flows. Adults of all ages welcome. **[DISCOUNT TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christian-singles-mixer-tickets-1991522218566?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true):** $30/early birds; $45/advance; $55/door, if space permits. These events often sell out, so we advise purchasing a ticket early. RSVP does NOT guarantee a spot for you, only if you buy a ticket online by credit card. **EVENT DETAILS** * **When:** Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7-9pm. * **Where:** [Novela](https://www.novelasf.com/), 662 Mission St, San Francisco CA. We request that everyone purchase at least one drink, so this fun venue invites us back! **Vibe:** Professional yet relaxed, upscale, and interactive. **Dress Code:** Business Casual / Smart Attire. CO-SPONSORED by *The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area*, *Your Asian Connection*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit [The Seva Foundation](https://www.seva.org/), to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at [[www.thepartyhotline.com](http://www.thepartyhotline.com)](). · [SF Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1987848218533?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, June 14, San Francisco · [Welcome Summer Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/welcome-summer-speed-dating-40s50s-tickets-1987868875318?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, June 21, Milpitas · [SF Art Gallery Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-new-friends-50-at-sf-art-gallery-tickets-1987689382450?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, June 25, San Francisco · [North Bay Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1987691891956?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, June 28, Novato · [Advanced Degrees Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advanced-degrees-mixer-meet-new-friends-with-doctorate-or-masters-degree-tickets-1990501438385?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 2, Sunnyvale · [America’s 250th Birthday Party](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/white-party-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday-tickets-1990576447740?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 4, Silicon Valley · [Christian Singles Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christian-singles-mixer-tickets-1991522218566?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 9, San Francisco · [Paddle Boarding](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paddle-boarding-tickets-1988786650408?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), adults of all ages, July 11, San Rafael · [East Bay Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1990516231632?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, July 12, Walnut Creek · [Single and Ready to Mingle](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/single-and-ready-to-mingle-for-50-tickets-1990575524980?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 50+, July 19, Dublin · [Silicon Valley Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silicon-valley-speed-dating-30s40s-tickets-1991512714138?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 30s/40s, July 25, Sunnyvale · [Hayward Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hayward-speed-dating-for-40s50s-tickets-1991015553116?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), 40s/50s, July 29 · [Marin SingleMingle for 50+](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-singlemingle-for-50-tickets-1990147601048?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true), August 16, Tiburon · [Marin Speed Dating](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-speed-dating-for-30s40s-tickets-1991392492552?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) for 30s/40s, Sep 13, Tiburon · 50 & Fabulous Mixer for 50+, Oct 18, Tiburon FOLLOW US ON **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/singlesbayarea/)**. **[VIDEO](https://www.instagram.com/p/DETWrxSvvvW/)** from our New Years Eve Bash. PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including *Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google*, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.

Blood on the Clocktower in Mission Bay!

Our next Genentech Hall event will be on **Sunday** July 12th! We usually have 2-3 games going on, there will always be a circle for any newcomers! We expect about 30-40 people to RSVP on Discord. Let us know if there is any particular script you want to play or if you want to storytell! **Please review and be familiar with our [best practices](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15WL2Da0003h5V-5p_JRNxjJ_gLsl2KKFzkfxyNM7K6E/edit?usp=sharing).** Call 510-457-1355 or ping Felicia (@crimson_flowers), Lily (@lilyblep) or Jim/ddz (@ddz7137) on Discord in the event thread if you need to get in or are lost. Make sure to have us added as friends as we don't get notifications for friend requests. A lot of people arrive between 11:00-11:30. Please come to the side entrance (not the main entrance) when you search for 1705 Owens St on Google Maps. You need badge access to enter so contact us to get inside. See [these images](https://imgur.com/a/roVuZ3S) for entrance location and parking details. There will be snacks and drinks and feel free to order food. The area has free and paid parking. Free parking is around a 5 min walk from Genentech Hall (near Mississippi and 17th). Join the [California Clocktower discord](http://ca.playclocktower.com/) for more events!

Zipper Pouch Sewing Workshop

YOU RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: [www.acemakerspace.org/calendar](https://www.acemakerspace.org/calendar/) Make a super useful zipper pouch while learning to sew at this beginner-friendly class! These nifty pouches are perfect for makeup, school supplies, and small tools; they also make great gifts! **Level:** Beginner **Timing:** 4 hours **Location:** Room #206 Textiles Studio **Certification:** None In this class, we will cover all the basics, such as: * Using a sewing machine * How to cut with a rotary cutter and ruler * How to put in a lining * How to sew a zipper All the fabric and supplies are provided. We will be using the Ace Janome sewing machines, so no need to bring your own. **Pictures are for reference only** 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. 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/). 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.  

Dumpling Story

20s & 30s Hot Girl Walk w New Friends

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/NMBnho8bWGuKhi9XFSKm **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Sunday is for the GIRLZZZ Fresh notebooks, iced coffees, and a place full of vibrant energy as we walk and plot out your biggest adventures for the year. Spend an hour in quick one-on-one rounds, then grab your favorite connections and head to a nearby cafe to build your bucket lists as a group. Get ready for an hour of real one-on-one conversations with local women, seamlessly paired up by the app so you always know who you are talking to next. Then the fun part begins: you pick your favorite people from the rounds and head to a nearby cafe to write and map out your mid-year bucket lists together. Same afternoon, one shared plan, everyone going together. Just real conversation that turns into a real plan — with people you already vibe with. By the end of the day, you'll be sitting with a crew of 4-6 women who are excited to help you tackle your goals. Maybe this becomes your bucket list accountability crew. Maybe it's just a great afternoon you'll remember. Either way, you're rolling with a crew. Agenda 1:00PM - Check-In Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone. 1:05PM - 2:25PM - One-on-One Rounds Our app pairs you for focused conversations. Find out who shares your travel dreams, creative ambitions, and weekend goals. 2:25PM+ - Form Groups & head to a nearby spot to write out your bucket lists together Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and head to a nearby spot to write out your bucket lists together. Your group leaves together - tonight. Don't just collect contacts. Actually write your bucket lists with new people and see if this becomes your regular crew for checking off bucket list goals and planning adventures together. Want to stay in touch with someone? Use the app - it lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/NMBnho8bWGuKhi9XFSKm **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

Bollywood Nights - Salesforce Park - Free

**Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park 🎉** Join Rang De Bollywood for some high-energy, outdoor, bollywood fun! This event is sure to leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement after every session. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! 🎁 Free to attend – just bring your joy, your people, and your dancing feet! 🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️Register for free so we can prepare at rang.eventbrite.com 🕔 5:30 – 7:00 PM – we’ll start with a beginner friendly dance lesson, followed by an open dance party! 💫 This is a repeating event, happening every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, May through October and you can register for as many dates as you like. Register now: [rang.eventbrite.com](http://rang.eventbrite.com) **About Rang De Bollywood** Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, our energetic, charismatic, and fun dance instructors-performers-entertainers, Manpreet (Certified in Indian Folk by India's Best and also an author) and Amit (percussionist, actor, dancer), have spread Indian dance music and moves across the length and breadth of India, USA, and Europe. Their recent performances were at National Center of Performing Arts in Mumbai and Herbst Theater in San Francisco. **Important Notes:** * Enter through transit center building and take the elevator to rooftop. We will be close to the elevator. * No solicitors allowed. * Classes might be video taped for marketing purposes. * All choreographies are Copyrighted and Original Works of Manpreet Komal/Rang De Bollywood. *"I recently had the pleasure of attending Manpreet’s Bollywood dance class, and I must say, it was an absolute blast! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, this class caters to everyone's skill level. The highlight of the class was undoubtedly her teaching style. With a knack for breaking down complex steps into manageable chunks, even the most intricate routines felt attainable. The pacing was just right, ensuring that beginners didn't feel overwhelmed while keeping experts engaged. Highly recommend!" — Kavneet Bindra* **We can't wait to dance together, see you soon!**

80s & 90s Trivia Night (Music, Movies, TV & Win Prizes!)

**\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT [-** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13503#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13503#tix) (\*Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so RSVP's shown are just a small % attending. ABOUT: **Let's take it back to a simpler (and a lot more fun) time! Our 80s & 90s Trivia Night is of our most popular and well attended online meetups. Categories will be 80s & 90s Movies, Music, Sports, Pop Culture, Television). Prizes include Amazon Gift Cards and more!!** HOW IT WORKS: You can attend via a computer & Webcam or Smartphone/Ipad/Tablet. This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. In addition you get to meet and interact with other participants. At game time, your host will read off 80s & 90s Trivia questions. Your goal is to come up with the right answer to each question and write it down on your paper. Once the round is over (about 6 questions), we will go through the answers and determine who had the highest score for the round. They will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. We will have multiple rounds of play and have a system to also virtually introduce you to other participants. HOW DO YOU FIND THE VIRTUAL ROOM: After you purchase your ticket, you will get a confirmation with the zoom link ON DAY OF THE EVENT. RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. **\*TO ATTEND REGISTER AT -** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13503#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13503#tix) Cost: $15- $20 depending on how early you register. **For more fun events:** **Follow: [https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/new-york-city-social-events-10797526283)** **Click: [https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/](https://dljparty.ticketleap.com/)**

SF Japanese Language Exchange

**Come join us to practice your Japanese or English!** 日本人歓迎！一緒に日本語と英語を練習しましょう。 The goal of this meet up is to spend around equal time speaking English and Japanese, or if there just one group of speakers, just have casual chat time or study tips. Have something your interested in sharing like a book or resource? Bring it along!

🌸 SAREE & SIP: July Edition☕✨

Join us for a relaxed summer afternoon of ice cream, conversation, and a leisurely walk along Solano Avenue. We'll meet at **Mr. Dewie's Cashew Creamery** at **3**:**30 PM** to enjoy a scoop (or two!) before taking a stroll together. We'll wander at an easy pace, pop into a few shops if something catches our eye, and enjoy unhurried conversations along the way. Whether you're a longtime member or joining us for the first time, you're warmly welcome. Wear a saree you love—whether it's an everyday favorite or one you've been waiting for the perfect occasion to wear. Repeat outfits are always encouraged! 💡 **A few notes:** * Everyone purchases their own ice cream. (Or, coffee or tea, if you prefer) * We'll walk at a relaxed pace with plenty of opportunities to chat. * Feel free to invite a friend who enjoys sarees, good conversations, and a summer afternoon out. \*\*Come saree with us, enjoy a scoop of ice cream, and celebrate the simple joys of summer.\*\*🌿🌸