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MEET YOUR MATCH PARTY Start Date: Saturday 4/5/2025 — End Date: Saturday 4/5/2025 Admission:40-50 Meet someone special, 29-45, 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. Sunday, April 5, 2025, 7-9pm. Please check-in 15 minutes early. Dress to impress. The event begins with you filling out a brief questionnaire. Next you mingle with a roomful of eligible professionals. The suspense builds. Who will the Matchbox algorithm match you with? The high point comes when your ideal match is revealed. You are free to converse with your match for the rest of the party, or chat with other friendly eligibles. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $40 (early birds) or $50 (regular price). LOCATION: Press Club, 20 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA. Conveniently located near BART and MUNI. Paid parking available at Fifth & Mission Garage. 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! 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, The Algorithm begins computing matches – 8:00pm—a series of clues – 8:15pm—matches revealed – 9:00pm—event concludes 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. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and many other singles organizations and meetups! All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS and more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com: •Millennials Party, March 8, San Francisco •Spring Fever Party at The Mansion, March 8, East Bay Hills. •St Patrick’s Eve Party, March 16, San Carlos •Speed Dating with a Twist, 30-45 Mar 20, San Rafael •Spring Speed Dating Party, March 21, Sunnyvale •50+ Party, March 23, Napa •Wine Tasting Party for 30s & 40s, March 30, Martinez •Meet Your Match Party, April 5, San Francisco •East Bay Speed Dating, April 12, Emeryville •Spring Mixer, April 24, San Francisco Location: 20 Yerba Buena Ln Yerba Buena San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

"There is another way" Screening Start Date: Thursday 3/13/2025 — End Date: Thursday 3/13/2025 Admission:$14.50 general admission THERE IS ANOTHER WAY, directed by Stephen Apkon, tells the continuing story of Combatants for Peace, a group of visionaries who refuse to surrender to violence and injustice, and in doing so show that another path is possible – for them, for us, and for all humanity. As we are all faced with essential questions about who we are, will we choose collective liberation, where the needs, rights, and safety of all are prioritized – in which our humanity comes first, knowing that no one is free until everyone is free. Combatants for Peace, nominated for two Nobel Peace Prizes, is an extraordinary bi-national group of former enemy combatants – Israelis and Palestinians – working together during an ongoing armed conflict. Confronted with the devastation and escalating violence of October 7th and the war in Gaza, the very core of the movement faces great challenges in showing that there is another way. Following the screening will be a Q&A with the filmmaker Stephen Apkon and with two members of Combatants for Peace – Iris Gur and Mai Shahin. Iris Gur, a former school principal and educator, has led transformative changes in education and human rights advocacy. With advanced degrees in educational leadership and mathematics, Iris combines expertise and compassion to empower individuals and communities. Mai Shahin, a therapist and activist, has over 12 years of experience in conflict resolution, specializing in nonviolent communication and trauma therapy. Mai draws from her identity as a Palestinian woman to promote understanding and resilience through nonviolence and compassion. Location: 1118 4th St San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Larsen Associates publicity@larsenassc.com URL: https://rafaelfilm.cafilm.org/there-is-no-other-way/

Wine Tasting Party for Single Professionals, 30s and 40s! Start Date: Sunday 3/30/2025 — End Date: Sunday 3/30/2025 Admission:20-30 Meet single professionals in their 30s and 40s who appreciate fine wine at a fun winery! Dress to impress. Sunday, March 30, 2025, 3-5pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $20/early birds; $30/regular price. Includes 3 free tastes! LOCATION: William Welch Wines, 837 Main Street, Downtown Martinez, CA. Free street parking and also free large parking lot a block away! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and many other singles organizations and meetups! All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS and more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com: •50+ Party, March 1, Burlingame •Millennials Party, March 8, San Francisco •Spring Fever Party at The Mansion, March 8, East Bay Hills •St Patrick’s Eve Party, March 16, San Carlos •Speed Dating with a Twist, 30-45 Mar 20, San Rafael •50+ Party, March 23, Napa •Wine Tasting Party for 30s & 40s, March 30, Martinez •Matchbox Matchmaking Party, April 5, San Francisco •East Bay Speed Dating, April 12, Emeryville •Spring Mixer, April 24, San Francisco Location: 837 Main St Martinez Martinez Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Speed Dating with a Twist for ages 30-45 Start Date: Thursday 3/20/2025 — End Date: Thursday 3/20/2025 Admission:30-45 Meet new friends with a new, fun version of Speed Dating for ages 30-45! Dress to impress. Thursday, Mar 20, 2025, 7-9pm. Postponed from an earlier date. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $30/early birds or $45/regular price. Our unique speed dating event breaks the ice with exciting conversation starters. We are adding extra spark to the speed dating to help you connect on a deeper level. SPOTS ARE LIMITED. Ready to step outside your comfort zone and find love with a twist? Join us for an unforgettable speed dating experience! SCHEDULE: 6:45 – 7:00 Registration 7:00 – 7:15 Speed Dating Introduction 7:15 – 9:00 Speed Dating LOCATION: Tam Commons, Private Upstairs Hall, 1300 Fourth Street, Downtown San Rafael CA. Free street parking and also free parking at giant parking lots nearby after 6pm! We request that everyone purchase a drink, so this great venue asks us back! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and many other singles organizations and meetups! All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS and more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com: •Speed Dating for YUPs (Young Unattached Professionals), Feb 20, Foster City •Speed Dating for ages 40-59, Feb 20, Foster City •Winter Speed Dating, Feb 28, Sunnyvale. •50+ Party, March 1, Burlingame •Millennials Party, March 8, San Francisco •Spring Fever Party at The Mansion, Mar 8, East Bay Hills. •St Patrick’s Eve Party, March 16, San Carlos •Speed Dating with a Twist, 30-45 Mar 20, San Rafael •Wine Tasting Party for 30s & 40s, March 30, Martinez •Matchbox Matchmaking Party, April 5, San Francisco •Spring Mixer, April 24, San Francisco Location: 1300 4th St San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

ST PATRICK’S EVE PARTY for Single Professionals Start Date: Sunday 3/16/2025 — End Date: Sunday 3/16/2025 Admission:15-30 Get ready to shake your shamrocks at the hottest St. Patrick’s Day dance party in the Bay Area! Celebrate One night early at this fun party, featuring DJ Glen Coco spinning the hottest tracks: Get ready to dance to a mix of 80’s, 90’s, 00’s, Top 40, and Reggaeton beats! Adults of all ages welcome. Sunday, March 16, 2025, 6-10pm. Photobooth Fun: Capture your lucky moments with friends at our photo booth. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $15/early bird (until March 1st); $30/regular price. Special 2-for-1 deal for only $30! (until March 1st). Drinks are available at an additional cost. ?? OPTION: Rock your most stylish green attire and possibly win prizes for most impressive green outfits of the night! Fuel Up with Food Trucks: Keep energized all night long with food available at Food Trucks. LOCATION: Devil’s Canyon, 935 Washington St, San Carlos CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, 90s Social Club, Your Asian Connection, Bay Area Singles Events, and many other singles organizations and meetups! All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS and more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com: •Speed Dating for YUPs (Young Unattached Professionals), Feb 20, Foster City •Speed Dating for ages 40-59, Feb 20, Foster City •Winter Speed Dating, Feb 28, Sunnyvale. •50+ Party, March 1, Burlingame •Millennials Party, March 8, San Francisco •Spring Fever Party at The Mansion, March 8, East Bay Hills. •St Patrick’s Eve Party, March 16, San Carlos •Speed Dating with a Twist, 30-45 Mar 20, San Rafael •Wine Tasting Party for 30s & 40s, March 30, Martinez •Matchbox Matchmaking Party, April 5, San Francisco •Spring Mixer, April 24, San Francisco Location: 935 Washington St San Carlos San Carlos Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Bookstore and Chocolate Crawl Start Date: Saturday 3/15/2025 — End Date: Saturday 3/15/2025 Admission:Free We're having another emergency Bookstore and Chocolate Crawl. As usual, we'll visit local bookstores and eat as much chocolate as we can possibly cram in our mouths in between stores. <3 Books Inc., a local chain that has been a vitally important part of the cultural life of the Bay Area, has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy. So it's time to show them some love by visiting their Laurel Village store on California St. We'll begin at 1 PM at Green Apple Books on Clement Street, which is a wonderful place to browse. Then we'll start wandering in a few waves over to Books Inc. on California, arriving there around 2 PM (or so). We'll be having some sort of party TBA at Books Inc., probably involving performances of some kind. Stay tuned! And while we're at Books Inc., we can also duck next door to SusieCakes, to get ourselves some utterly wonderful cupcakes. No matter what, please support these bookstores and all other indies during what's sure to be a challenging time for book-lovers and everyone else. <3 Location: 6426 BENVENUE AVE Oakland Contact: Bookstore & Chocolate Crawl jacqueline.risley@gmail.com URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/its-another-emergency-bookstore-and-chocolate-crawl-tickets-12239225583

Ahmed Best. Feel The Future: A Valentine’s Evening Start Date: Friday 2/14/2025 — End Date: Friday 2/14/2025 Admission:$30 The Long Now Foundation presents an evening of performance by Star Wars actor and Afrofuturist Ahmed Best, followed by a live interview on stage with Lisa Kay Solomon, futurist in residence at the Stanford school, at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco on Friday, February 14, at 7pm. Ahmed Best is an award-winning actor, writer, producer, and educator; best known for his groundbreaking role as the world’s first major CGI character actor in Star Wars: Episode 1. As a pioneer in Afrofuturism, he has dedicated his career to exploring the intersections of culture, technology, and collective imagination. Join us for an extraordinary evening that blends philosophy, music, and story; and discover how the forces that have shaped our past can empower us to imagine a more vibrant tomorrow. Location: 401 Van Ness Ave Fillmore District San Francisco Contact: Audrey audreymcclainn@gmail.com URL: https://longnow.org/ideas/feel-the-future/

Mostly British Film Festival Start Date: Thursday 2/6/2025 — End Date: Thursday 2/13/2025 Admission:Tickets are $20/$17.50. Series passes to all 26 fi The 17th annual Mostly British Film Festival returns to San Francisco from February 6th to 13th, showcasing 26 films from the UK, Ireland, Australia, India, South Africa, and New Zealand. Opening the festival is, The Penguin Lessons, with Steve Coogan starring as an English teacher in Buenos Aires. Against the backdrop of Argentina's repressive dictatorship, he uses an unlikely penguin companion to help his students discover the power of poetry. The festival will close with a Valentine-themed dessert after-party to celebrate the final night! Location: 3290 Sacramento St Presidio Heights San Francisco Contact: Larsen Associates publicity@larsenassc.com URL: http://mostlybritish.org/

Millennials Party for Single Professionals Start Date: Saturday 3/8/2025 — End Date: Saturday 3/8/2025 Admission:20-30 Dance the night away at this fun party with DJ Glen Coco spinning the best of the 80s, 90s, 00s, and today’s hits. Dress to impress in your favorite club attire. Saturday, March 8, 2025, 7-10pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $20/early birds; $30/regular price. LOCATION: Alchemist, 679 Third St, San Francisco CA. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and many other singles organizations and meetups! All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind. MILLENNIALS were born between 1981 and 1996. Famous millennials include Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Justin Bieber, LeBron James, and Mark Zuckerberg. There are over 72 million millennials in the United States. They are the largest generation in America! DISCOUNTS and more parties at www.thepartyhotline.com: •VALENTINE EXTRAVAGANZA! Feb 8, San Francisco. •Meet Your Valentine Speed Dating, Feb 12, Sunnyvale •Valentines Eve Speed Dating with a Twist, 30-45! Feb 13, San Rafael •Valentines Day Celebration, Feb 14, San Francisco. •Speed Dating for YUPs (Young Unattached Professionals), Feb 20, Foster City •Speed Dating for ages 40-59, Feb 20, Foster City •50+ Party, March 1, Burlingame •Millennials Party, March 8, San Francisco •St Patrick’s Eve Party, March 16, San Carlos. Location: 679 3rd St South Beach San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

SF Independent Film Festival Start Date: Thursday 2/6/2025 — End Date: Tuesday 2/18/2025 Admission:Tickets are $5-$20. Passes are $90-$200 SF IndieFest is thrilled to announce the 27th San Francisco Independent Film Festival, February 6th to February 18th! This year’s festival includes 56 shorts and 24 features from 20 countries (including USA, Canada, Japan, France, Austria, Spain, Estonia, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, Reunion, Italy, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Australia, China, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Thailand.) There are 37 films that have local ties to the Bay Area. Closing night presents Timestalker, directed by Alice Lowe, a captivating love story about a hapless heroine who falls for a mysterious man, promptly meets her bloody demise, and is reincarnated a century later. Location: 3117 16th St Mission Dolores San Francisco Contact: Larsen Associates publicity@larsenassc.com URL: https://sfindie.com/