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SALSA NIGHT! Start Date: Saturday 7/12/2025 — End Date: Saturday 7/12/2025 Admission:10-20 Feel the rhythm! Join us for a vibrant outdoor salsa dance party. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love good music, join the fun! Get ready to move to the infectious beats and enjoy a fantastic evening under the stars. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 5-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: Early birds: $10. General Admission: $15 (by July 11). $20/at the door. LOCATION: Ounces Outdoors at Northgate Shopping Center, 5800 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA SCHEDULE: 5:00 – 5:30 – Salsa Class 5:30 – 9:00 – Dance to your favorite Salsa music with DJ Glen Coco. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Upscale House Party, 30-60, June 14, Sunnyvale •Summer Love Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco •North Bay Speed Dating, 40s and 50s, June 22, Petaluma •Flirt in the Dark! YUPs (Young Unattached Professionals), June 26, Mountain View •Desi Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, June 28, Sunnyvale •Waterfront Single Mingle, all ages, June 29, Oakland •Independence Eve Speed Dating, July 3, Palo Alto •White Party on The Fourth of July, Sausalito •Salsa Night! All ages, July 12, San Rafael •Summer Night Delight, 40s and 50s, July 19, San Carlos •50 and Fabulous Party, 50+, July 20, Tiburon •Midsummer Happy Hour, 30-59, July 24, San Francisco •European Night Dance Party, all ages, August 8, Mountain View •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, August 16, San Francisco •Saturday Night Fever! 40s and 50s, August 23, San Francisco •SF Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, August 30, San Francisco Location: 5800 Northgate Dr San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

‘Skin of Glass’ Film Screening + Q & A Start Date: Thursday 6/19/2025 — End Date: Thursday 6/19/2025 Admission:16.50 A poetic and personal cinematic meditation on displacement, inequality and loss, SKIN OF GLASS follows filmmaker Denise Zmekhol’s journey after discovering that her late father’s most celebrated work as an architect, a modernist glass skyscraper in the heart of São Paulo affectionately known as the Pele de Vidro (“Skin of Glass”), has become occupied by hundreds of homeless families. The building was designed by 32-year-old Roger Zmekhol, a Syrian immigrant to Brazil. Conceived in the vibrant era of Bossa Nova and Cinema Novo, and constructed in the early days of a US-backed dictatorship that would hold power for two decades, the building’s dramatic transformations mirror Brazil itself during eras of darkness, transformation, and rebirth. Zmekhol’s initially personal quest to reconnect with the father she lost at 14 forces her to face a growing global crisis: one in six people in the world are homeless. In the wake of a shocking tragedy, she ultimately connects with the building’s residents and comes to understand how São Paulo’s most vulnerable residents found shelter within a modernist icon of Brazil’s golden age of architecture. Delicately interweaving the personal and political, SKIN OF GLASS is a searing portrait of a country in crisis captured through the story of a father and daughter and the built environment of São Paulo where their lives, memories, and dreams overlap. Location: 10070 San Pablo Ave El Cerrito El Cerrito Contact: Karen Larsen publicity@Larsenassc.com URL: https://www.albanyfilmfest.org/new-events/2025/5/19/skin-of-glass-panel-and-qampa-with-filmmaker-den

White Party on the Fourth of July for Single Professionals Start Date: Friday 7/4/2025 — End Date: Friday 7/4/2025 Admission:15-20 Enjoy an Evening of Pure Elegance Under the Stars! Step into the summer’s most anticipated celebration where patriotic spirit meets sophisticated style. Don your finest all-white ensemble and prepare for a night that sparkles brighter than the fireworks above. Adults of all ages (21+). Friday, July 4th, 8pm-Midnight. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $15/early birds. $20/regular price. WHAT AWAITS YOU •Live DJ Sets featuring chart-toppers, classic hits, and dance floor anthems •Signature Red, White & Blue Cocktails crafted by top mixologists •Rooftop San Francisco Fireworks Viewing •Photo Experiences with stunning backdrops and professional lighting •Indoors & Outdoors! DRESS CODE: ALL WHITE PERFECTION Think elegant summer soirée meets patriotic chic. White attire is mandatory – from flowing dresses to crisp linen suits, make your statement in pristine style. LOCATION: Ditas (Eria), 562 Bridgeway, Sausalito CA. Party is both indoors and outdoors! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 40-55, June 7, Sunnyvale •Welcome Summer Speed Dating, 30s and 40s, June 8, Tiburon •Upscale House Party, 30-60, June 14, Sunnyvale •Summer Love Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco •North Bay Speed Dating, 40s and 50s, June 22, Petaluma •Flirt in the Dark! YUPs (Young Unattached Professionals), June 26, Mountain View •Desi Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, June 28, Sunnyvale •Waterfront Single Mingle, all ages, June 29, Oakland •Independence Eve Speed Dating, July 3, Palo Alto •Fourth of July White Party, July 4, Sausalito •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, July 5, San Francisco •Salsa Night! All ages, July 12, San Rafael •Summer Night Delight, 40s and 50s, July 19, San Carlos •Midsummer Happy Hour, 30-59, July 24, San Francisco •European Night Dance Party, all ages, August 8, Mountain View •Saturday Night Fever! 40s and 50s, August 23, San Francisco Location: 562 Bridgeway Sausalito Sausalito Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

‘Jimmy’ Screening at the Proxy SF Start Date: Sunday 6/22/2025 — End Date: Sunday 6/22/2025 Admission:FREE In JIMMY, a beautifully cinematic reverie of a 24-year-old James Baldwin in France, director Yashaddai Owens and actor Benny O. Arthur capture the wondrous, profound impact the Paris years had on the legendary writer’s life. Eager to escape American racism, the pioneering queer artist settled in Paris’ Algerian quarters and found community with the city’s Left Bank artists. Exquisitely shot in black and white on 16mm, JIMMY captures a side of Baldwin that audiences don’t quite know — and one that’s crucial to understanding his life and legacy. It’s that one week of San Francisco summer, so bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic for this beautiful outdoor screening. Location: SF Hayes Valley San Francisco County San Francisco Contact: Karen Larsen publicity@Larsenassc.com URL: https://www.frameline.org/films/frameline49/jimmy

INDEPENDENCE EVE Speed Dating Party! Start Date: Thursday 7/3/2025 — End Date: Thursday 7/3/2025 Admission:30-45 Let the romantic fireworks begin! Meet new single friends, 5 minutes at a time, at this fun party at a fine historic landmark restaurant! Dress to impress. Adults of all ages welcome. Thursday, July 3, 2025, 7-9pm. Speed Dating with 2 age groups for men and 2 age groups for women. Ages 40 to 60 for Women & Ages 45 to 65 for men Ages 25 to 40 for Women & Ages 30 to 45 for men DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $30/Early Birds $45/Regular Price $20 Special for Young Women (prepaid only)! We request that everyone purchase at least one drink, so this fine venue invites us back! LOCATION: MacArthur Park Restaurant, 27 University Avenue, Palo Alto. Conveniently located next to CalTrain Station. Lots of free parking! CO-SPONSORED by Society of Single Professionals, Bay Area Singles Travel, Your Asian Connection, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups! All parties benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind! MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Wine Tasting Party, 50+, June 1, Martinez •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 40-55, June 7, Sunnyvale •Welcome Summer Speed Dating, 30s and 40s, June 8, Tiburon •Upscale House Party, 30-65, June 14, Sunnyvale •Summer Love Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco •North Bay Speed Dating, 40s and 50s, June 22, Petaluma •Desi Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, June 28, Sunnyvale •Independence Eve Speed Dating, July 3, Palo Alto •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, July 5, San Francisco •Salsa Night! All ages, July 12, San Rafael •Summer Night Delight, 40s and 50s, July 19, San Carlos •Midsummer Happy Hour, 30-59, July 24, San Francisco Location: 27 University Ave Palo Alto Palo Alto Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

DESI Speed Dating Start Date: Saturday 6/28/2025 — End Date: Saturday 6/28/2025 Admission:30-45 Meet new Desi friends, 20s and 30s, 5 minutes at a time, at this fun party at an excellent hotel! Includes light appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last. Dress to impress. Saturday, June 28, 2025, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $30/early birds; $45/advance; $60/door, if space permits. SCHEDULE: 6:45 – 7:00 Registration. 7:00 – 7:15 Speed Dating Introduction 7:15 – 9:00 Speed Dating LOCATION: AC by Marriott Hotel, 597 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, 90s Social Club and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Saturday Night Fever Speed Dating/DiscoParty, 40s & 50s, May 31, SF •Wine Tasting Party, 50+, June 1, Martinez •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 40-55, June 7, Sunnyvale •Welcome Summer Speed Dating, 30s and 40s, June 8, Tiburon •Upscale House Party, 30-65, June 14, Sunnyvale •Summer Love Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco •North Bay Speed Dating, 40s and 50s, June 22, Petaluma •Desi Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, June 28, Sunnyvale •Independence Eve Speed Dating, July 3, Palo Alto •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, July 5, San Francisco •Salsa Night! All ages, July 12, San Rafael •Summer Night Delight, 40s and 50s, July 19, San Carlos •Midsummer Happy Hour, 30-59, July 24, San Francisco Location: 597 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Soy and Film Festival Start Date: Saturday 6/14/2025 — End Date: Saturday 6/14/2025 Admission:FREE At the 13th Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival celebrate the incredible health benefits of soy and tofu with free samples, cooking demonstrations, and workshops. The festival also features tofu eating contests, live performances, a raffle, and the Soy-ful Youth Art Contest. Proceeds benefit The Nichi Bei News, and the Nikkei Community Internship and The Japan Youth Leaders Program at JCYC. Location: 1111 Gough St Cathedral Hill San Francisco Contact: Karen Larsen publicity@Larsenassc.com URL: https://soyandtofufest.org/gallery/

Summer Love Matchmaking Party Start Date: Saturday 6/21/2025 — End Date: Saturday 6/21/2025 Admission:45-55 Start off the Summer RIGHT with someone special, 35-55, who shares your core values, at this fun party at an upscale venue! Matchbox is sweeping the nation, with parties in major cities across America. Please check-in 15 minutes early. Dress to impress. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $45 (early birds). $55 (advance). $65 (door). Matching will be powered by Matchbox**. It’s a software that uses relationship science to find you your most compatible match at the party. It’s also the same technology behind the Marriage Pact, a tradition at 100+ universities that’s matched more than half a million people to date. HOW IT WORKS: – Upon arrival, you’ll take a matching questionnaire built by Matchbox’s team of relationship scientists. – The Matchbox algorithm will identify your optimal match at the party, based on relationship science, AI, and Nobel Prize-winning economics. – After mingling with the whole group, matches are revealed (3 rounds of matches) WHO IT’S FOR: – The matching process is highly intentional—come with an open mind! – If your match isn’t love at first sight, that’s okay! The algorithm is designed for long-term compatibility, so at baseline, you’ll be values-aligned. – At the end of the day, this will be a great group of single people. Enjoy meeting everyone, and remember to be kind. EVENT STRUCTURE: – This event is highly intentional and the matching will proceed on schedule. Please be on time. – 7:00pm—the event begins on time – 7:30pm—doors close, group match – 8:00pm – first match – 8:20pm—second match – 8:40pm—third match – 9:00pm—event concludes LOCATION: The Harlequin, 68 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103. Conveniently located near BART and MUNI. Paid parking available at giant Fifth & Mission Garage. **FAQs:** **Q: What is your refund policy?** A: We need to balance the party, and that involves planning! So no refunds can be granted within 5 days of the event. **Q: What if I don’t get a match?** A: We aim to maintain a 50/50 male to female ratio but cannot guarantee that all attendees will show up, as life happens. If there is an uneven split, some matches will be paired platonically. But we hope you might make new friends. **Q: How many interactions can I expect??** A: Maximize your chances of connection! We highly encourage you to mingle with fellow participants before and after the structured activities. During the event, you’ll first connect with others in a small group based on your shared interests, followed by personalized one-on-one connections. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Charity Fundraiser Concert & Dance Party, all ages, May 24, Mill Valley •Mansion Poolside Party Dinner/Dance, all ages, May 24, East Bay Hills •It’s Just Breakfast, 40s & 50s, May 25, Sausalito •Middle Age Mixer, May 29, San Francisco •Saturday Night Fever Speed Dating/DiscoParty, 40s & 50s, May 31, SF •Wine Tasting Party, 50+, June 1, Martinez •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 40-55, June 7, Sunnyvale •Welcome Summer Speed Dating, 30s and 40s, June 8, Tiburon •Upscale House Party, 30-65, June 14, Sunnyvale •Summer Love Matchmaking Party, 35-55, June 21, San Francisco •North Bay Speed Dating, 40s and 50s, June 22, Petaluma •Desi Speed Dating, 30s & 40s, June 28, Sunnyvale •Independence Eve Speed Dating, July 3, Palo Alto •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, July 5, San Francisco •Salsa Night! All ages, July 12, San Rafael •Summer Night Delight, 40s and 50s, July 19, San Carlos •Midsummer Happy Hour, 30-59, July 24, San Francisco Location: 68 4th St Yerba Buena San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Rebel With A Clause Start Date: Thursday 5/29/2025 — End Date: Thursday 5/29/2025 Admission:$18 With Brandt Johnson’s REBEL WITH A CLAUSE, DOCFest’s Opening Night Film, come for the grammar, stay for the humanity. This new docu-comedy turns a sly eye to a grammar guru, Ellen Jovin, who takes her pop-up grammar advice stand on a road trip across all 50 states. Ellen’s book Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian  (HarperCollins) was a national bestseller and comes out in paperback just nine days before the screening. The 24th San Francisco Documentary Film Festival (SF DocFest) will take place from May 29 to June 8, 2025. SF DocFest will screen 85 new non-fiction films (28 features and 58 shorts.) There are 22 films local to the Bay Area. The festival remains a hybrid of live presentations and virtual screenings. In-person screenings will be held at the Roxie Theater and the Vogue Theater in San Francisco. The majority of the in-person screenings will also include live Q&A sessions with filmmakers and subjects. Location: 3117 16th St Mission Dolores San Francisco Contact: Jeff Ross info@sfindie.com URL: sfdocfest2025.eventive.org/films

Los Altos Rotary’s Fine Art in the Park Start Date: Saturday 8/9/2025 — End Date: Sunday 8/10/2025 Admission:Free Join us for our milestone 50th annual Los Altos Rotary Club’s Fine Art in the Park on August 9-10, 2025, from 10 AM to 5:30 PM at Lincoln Park, 199 University Ave., Los Altos, CA. Explore works from over 150 juried artists selling exceptional paintings, sculptures, textiles, jewelry, wood and glass works under the shade of Lincoln Park’s majestic redwoods. Enjoy live jazz and rock performances, a community stage of unique performances, plus henna tattoos and balloon making for kids. Savor delicious fare from local favorites including Chef Chu’s Chinese chicken salad, State of Mind pizza, crepes, tacos, ice cream, and more, complemented by fine wine and craft beer selections. Your support makes a difference – 100% of event profits fund Los Altos Rotary’s charitable programs, locally and internationally. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, music lover, or seeking a fun family outing, there’s something for everyone at this community celebration. For complete details, visit rotaryartshow.com and FB/Insta: @FineArtinthePark Location: 199 University Ave North Los Altos Los Altos Contact: Anne Kearns annekearns421@gmail.com URL: rotaryartshow.com