Let’s explore social events in San Francisco, CA happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Are you looking to take a break from your regular ventures, build friendships or develop emotional intelligence? Social events could just be just the thing you are missing. As they always say, one’s company, two’s a crowd, three’s a party. In these events, you will get to meet a whole new range of people, engage other cultures and understand different perspectives. You get opportunities to expand your circle through the interactions and conversations elicited. Whether you are looking to improve your social or work connections, this is it for you.
There are many events held across San Francisco, California. Events range from backyard outings, outdoor activity events, singles events, professional networking, meaningful discussions, and more. They are all varied and interesting covering your lifestyle and preference. If you find it hard to make connections or socialize in these events, here are a few tips to save your situation.
Local Groups’ Events in San Francisco
Hinds and The Happy Return @ The Chapel
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Casements Bar
Join us to see Spanish indie rock band Hinds at the Chapel.
We’ll meet at Casements on the patio, and head over to the Chapel around 8.
Tickets here:
https://wl.seetickets.us/event/hinds/602521?afflky=TheChapel(…)
AI For Marketers #19
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: 972 Mission St
Join us for our AI for monthly Marketers event! Learn how to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence to transform your marketing strategies. Discover how AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Hugging Face and Midjourney can improve content generation, data-driven marketing, marketing automation, digital marketing, and AI for social media.
You can expect engaging talks and insightful discussions on (…)
Tech AI & Startup Founders DinnerGroup
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: San Francisco, CA
Join this Tech and Business dinner group for conversation about Tech AI & Startups and meet new friends.
Please download and join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/tCxNNGgSYp). We use [Discord](https://discord.gg/tCxNNGgSYp) to organize our small networking&dinner groups. For confidentially reasons, the host’s address will be sent in the chatroom that only those who RSVP can access. More info to RS(…)
GraphQL SF Meetup #5
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Capital One
Hey folks!
We’re hosting a post-GraphQL Conf meetup in October! This time around the amazing folks at Capital One (**201 3rd Street\, SF3\-5\-5001\|\| THE ATRIUM 5th floor**) will be hosting us on 16th Oct.
**Meetup Details**
* Date: Oct 16
* Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
* Location: Capital One San Francisco Office, 201 Third Street San Francisco, CA 94103
**Agenda:**
* 5:30 pm: Meetup open and net(…)
Blitzscaling and Beyond: Real World Insights Post-PMF Journey
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: NEON
Blitzscaling is a growth strategy that Reid Hoffman (co-founder of LinkedIn) popularized for Silicon Valley tech startups. While blitzscaling is incredibly powerful for products that have recently achieved product/market fit (PMF), this method can cause significant problems when used at the wrong stage of startup maturity. In this talk, Clement dives into a case study for a publicly-traded fintech(…)
Evening Walk by the Light of the Super Hunter’s Moon
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Omni San Francisco Hotel
Let’s enjoy an evening walk by the light of the Super Hunter’s Moon.
We will meet outside the Omni Hotel and make our way to Russian Hill and Francisco Park. I am still working on the exact route but we will include some waterfront wandering, some Nob Hill vistas and some hills and stairs.
We meet at 5:30, but leave at 5:40 (grace period). After the walk, we will have after gathering outdoors, pi(…)
🏖️ Beach Outing & Bonfire 🏖️ (Locals & Newcomers Welcome!)
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Ocean Beach Fire Pits (Near Fulton/Grand Hwy)
Everyone who’s joining please chip in $5 so I can pick up enough firewood, snacks & drinks, s’more making supplies, and other necessities to make it a great beach party!
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Feel free to bring more snacks and drinks to share. When everyone contributes, it makes for a better (…)
Free Movie in the Park SF
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Jerry Garcia Amphitheater
***Free movie in the park!***
Bring blankets, low seated chairs, warm clothes, snacks, BYOB!
We’re watching the ***The Nightmare Before Christmas***!
Come early if you can so we can chat and snack and get settled in!
This event is free and will happen @ [Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (McLaren Park)](https://sf.funcheap.com/venue/jerry-garcia-amphitheater-mclaren-park/) \|
40 John F Shelley Drive San(…)
#ProductCon San Francisco: The Largest Product Conference
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: SVN West
On October 16th, we are gathering in person at SVN West for the largest Product conference in the world! From 9 am to 5 pm, you and other product enthusiasts will have the unique opportunity to learn from top Product Leaders and gain skills to help you take your career to the next level.
We have a jam-packed lineup of inspiring talks, panel discussions, and a live Podcast recording featuring some(…)
Monthly Robotics & AI Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: 1338 Mission St
Join us for an informal and engaging Robotics Meetup at General Lithium! This unstructured event is designed for robotics enthusiasts of all levels to come together, share ideas, and collaborate in a relaxed and open environment.
**Event Highlights:**
* **Open Discussions:** Dive into conversations about the latest trends, technologies, and challenges in robotics.
* **Project Showcases:** Bring y(…)
AWS Loft Event: GenAI Developer Day
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: AWS Loft
GenAI Developer Day focuses on introducing and deep-diving into the fundamentals of Generative AI, including basics, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agent-based models. This day is designed for a diverse audience, from beginners to experienced developers, providing a comprehensive overview of Generative AI and its practical applications.
**RSVP here: [https://aws.ama(…)
Monthly Movie Happy Hour
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Flying Pig Bistro Pub
**We are hosting a Monthly Movie Discussion Happy Hour at the Flying Pig Bistro in the Mission every 3rd Thursday of the month!** Join us for an evening of movie talk with your fellow movie lovers. We’ll start by forming groups where people will take turns sharing 1-2 quick movie reviews of what they’ve watched recently (no spoilers unless the group decides it’s ok). After group sharing is done we(…)
Free Screening: Smile 2 @ Metreon
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Metreon
Hello everyone –
join us for a preview screening of Smile 2.
**It is not sufficient to RSVP for the meetup event, you must register here: [https://forms.gle/zzGLmjyTuyxVmtjF9](https://forms.gle/zzGLmjyTuyxVmtjF9)**
Showtime is 7 pm – please be in the upstairs lobby of the theater no later than 6.30 pm to get seated.
**Smile 2**
About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Rile(…)
October 3H: TBD Edition!
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: Spark Social SF
This group meets every Third Thursday of every other month (dates may vary), and is based upon the idea that you are interested in hanging out and discussing hardware. Please bring a piece of hardware to show off or talk about. It can be anything from production-level robotics to your first blinky LED!
Are you interested in hardware, but you haven’t built anything yet? Show off software you have (…)
Product Discovery for Data Science: Building Effective Data Products
◦ When: Friday, Oct 18th
◦ Where: 101 Howard St, University of San Francisco – Downtown Campus, San Francisco, CA 94105
Join us for an insightful session with Usman Ahmad Raza, a physician-turned-product leader with over 15 years of experience in healthcare, tech, and digital health. Usman will break down how product discovery principles can be effectively applied to data science projects. By focusing on algorithm risks, usability, ethical concerns, and business viability, this talk will offer a framework to boost (…)
Jazz + Art + Brunch at de Young Museum
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: De Young Fine Arts Museum
My idea of a perfect meetup: brunch + jazz + art at the deYoung Museum. The jazz and art are free but you still need a ticket. Many of the musicians we’ve seen at prior events, so we know the music is serious. Get your museum ticket first then rsvp here. If you want to see the main exhibits you’ll need another ticket.
We’ll socialize over brunch 11a at the deYoung dining hall, 12:15 we’ll walk ov(…)
Monthly Happy Hour Networking at Blackbird
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Blackbird
Come join us for our monthly networking event! Gays In Tech is a group of gay, bi and pan men in tech who meet for networking, conversation, and community building. If you’re in the tech industry in any fashion, or aspire to be, this is the group for you.
As usual, we’re going to meet at Blackbird, near the corner of Church and Market.(…)
Democratizing AI Infra – MLOPs Community
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: AWS Loft
[Join us for the next MLOps Community meetup](https://lu.ma/1gohwk7e) in San Francisco at the AWS GenAI Loft.
Our theme, “Democratizing AI Infra,” promises to spark engaging discussions and insights from four industry experts. Whether you’re a machine learning engineer, data scientist, or data engineer, this is your chance to connect with fellow professionals and dive into the latest in AI and ML(…)
Crissy Field to Sausalito for lunch & ice cream
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Crissy Field
\~11.5 miles, 500 ft elevation gain
This 5.7 mile (each way) trek across the Golden Gate Bridge will take us to the lovely little town of Sausalito where we can refuel with a yummy lunch at Copita Tequileria y Comida, 739 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965. To ensure that we have the energy for the return trip let’s head over to Lappert’s Ice Cream, 689 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965.
We will meet out(…)
100% Funding for Your Real Estate Deal
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Sports Basement Stonestown
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**Who We Are**
We are a vibrant community of real estate investors specializing in raising private capital. Using other people’s money, we leverage our collective experience to benefit both real estate rookies and seasoned professionals. Whether you’re into fix-and-flips, wholesaling, or any end-game investment strategy, raising private capital is THE game-changer acros(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in San Francisco, you can try out Vibemap.com, Groupon.com, or Sftourismtips.com.
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#ProductCon San Francisco: The Largest Product Conference
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: SVN West
ProductCon is the largest product conference series in the world
San Francisco Fall Show 2024: Show Days
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center
The San Francisco Fall Show is the leading art, antiques, and design fair on the West Coast, with renowned dealers from around the globe.
2024 San Francisco Fall Show: Opening Night Gala
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center
The San Francisco Fall Show is the leading international art, antiques, and design fair on the West Coast.
Shipyard Open Studios – Fall 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Hunters Point Shipyard
Over 100 Artists, Food, a Beer Garden, and Live Music in One Convenient Shipyard Community
WomenTech Connect San Francisco 2024
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: San Francisco
Women in tech meetups and career networking events with top companies focusing on diversity and inclusion.
RY X @ Grace Cathedral | Weds 10.16
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Grace Cathedral
RY X in a special performance inside the legendary Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, CA on October 16th.
Polostan
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: SFJAZZ Center
Neal Stephenson’s new series – an expansive historical epic of intrigue and international espionage, presaging the dawn of the Atomic Age.
22nd Annual Housing Heroes Awards
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) Salesforce Park Amphitheater
HAC’s 22nd Annual Housing Heroes Awards celebrates the housing leaders fighting for pro-housing solutions across our region and state.
USGBC California Bay Area Launch Party: Sip, Savor, and Socialize!
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Rickhouse
Come join us at the USGBC California Bay Area Launch Party to enjoy drinks, food, and mingle with fellow sustainability enthusiasts!
TLS: How Data Centers Pave the Way for a More Sustainable World
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Arup
Learn how data centers are helping to create a greener future at our upcoming signature Thought Leadership Series event on October 17th!
Safada Halloween
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: The Great Northern
Safada brings an epic Halloween party to The Great Northern!
FOOD FUNDED 2024 Regenerate
◦ When: Tuesday, Oct 15th
◦ Where: David Brower Center
Food entrepreneurs and investors convene for educational workshops and live investment presentations to catalyze funding for food ventures.
#welovesf Gala
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: Saint Joseph’s Art Society
A celebration of San Francisco culture and a fundraiser for the Presidio Bay Foundation.
The Gathering of the Goths Halloween Festival
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: USS Hornet – Sea, Air and Space Museum
A Halfway to World Goth May Festival Celebrating the Halloween Season With Goths, By Goths, For Goths!
RetrieveX – The GenAI Data Retrieval Conference
◦ When: Thursday, Oct 17th
◦ Where: The Midway
Join over 300 GenAI executives from Bayer, Microsoft, Flagship Pioneering to learn how to build fast, accurate AI search on object storage.
Crane Illumination: 40 Years Hunters Point Shipyard Artists
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Hunters Point Shipyard
Illuminating the past: 40 years of art, with live music and sounds from the Shipyard and its people.
[October] Second Mondays Open Mic + 6 Year Anniversary!
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◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: 1308 Broadway
A monthly open mic made for Black creatives to perform art and for Black audiences to enjoy art. Open mic rules below
Healthcare Investor Cocktail Reception
◦ When: Monday, Oct 14th
◦ Where: Fogo de Chão
Kick off your healthcare networking week with our Monday reception! Hosts: Opus8 and JP Morgan & Co.
Kausmic Club Takeover
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 19th
◦ Where: Monarch
Get ready for a wild night as Kausmic Club takes over with the hottest beats and craziest party vibes on October 19, 2024!
TALIB KWELI | LIVE IN OAKLAND
◦ When: Wednesday, Oct 16th
◦ Where: The Continental Club
Join us for an unforgettable night with Talib Kweli at the Continental Club on October 16th.
Events for Expats and Locals to meet
Rosé Nights at an Oasis in SoMa
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InterNations San Francisco Newcomers’ Meet & Greet
◦ When: Saturday, Oct 26th
◦ Where: Iron Horse
Hello Newcomers!
Thanks for joining our growing San Francisco community! Time for an afternoon meet and greet at the Iron Horse, a bar with great drinks only steps away from Montgomery BART! The manager has graciously reserved the entire upstairs for us!
The Newcomers’ Event will also be informative as well as fun! You will get a mini intro where you will definitely discover all the benefits
InterNations SF November Happy Hour @ Barbarossa Lounge
◦ When: Saturday, Nov 23rd
◦ Where: Barbarossa Lounge
Come join us for a Thanksgiving happy hour on Saturday, Nov. 23th. We return once again at 21:30(6:30pm) to the SPECTACULAR Barbarossa Lounge, a Barbary Coast inspired bar/lounge with a unique, modern and elegant atmosphere, located in the Financial District. It promises to be an amazing evening for you to catch up with expat friends you know or to meet new ones who are fresh to the group. So, don