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Istanbul Connection Start Date: Saturday 4/6/2024 — End Date: Saturday 4/6/2024 Admission:$27 – $40 Balkan and Latin Beats What happens when you mix Latin rhythms with Balkan beats and infuse it with a Bay Area twist? You get the hottest dance party in Alameda! With their complex, fiery rhythms, driving tempos and expressive vocals, the Istanbul Connection delivers an exhilarating evening of sonic expression and cross-cultural musical connections to keep you on your feet and dancing to the beat. Bringing together some of the finest Balkan and Latin musicians in the Bay Area, Istanbul Connection combines the invigorating rhythms of rumba and cumbia with electrifying Balkan brass, alluring Turkish maqam and fiery flamenco in an unforgettable evening of music and dance you won’t want to miss! Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/istanbul-connection/

UPSCALE PARTY AT BEAUTIFUL WINERY FOR SINGLE PROFESSIONALS Start Date: Saturday 3/30/2024 — End Date: Saturday 3/30/2024 Admission:30-40 Come and meet Upscale Singles at beautiful Regale Winery, featuring manicured gardens and a beautiful view of the coastal mountains! This is a lovely Estate and Vineyard. Enjoy both outdoors and indoors. Prepare yourself for a wonderful and romantic evening. Adults of all ages are welcome! Saturday, March 30, 2024, 5-9pm. DRESS TO IMPRESS: The theme of the party is Beautiful Spring Colors! Suggested attire: Please dress in one solid color – White, Yellow, Light Blue or Cherry Red. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $30 Early-bird $35 Last Week $40 At the Door INCLUDES: * Appetizers (Until gone) * Beautiful Outdoor Garden with Spring Fashion Contest & Prizes (5:00pm to 6:00pm) * Social and Group Photos for Same Colors (6:00pm to 7:00pm) * Dance Class and Group Dancing in Barrel room (7:00pm to 8:30pm) * Free Parking Wood Fired Pizza available at additional cost. Delicious wines available at special discount price just for our singles! LOCATION: Regale Winery & Vineyards, 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos CA. Beautiful event spaces, bucolic scenery, and best backdrops for photos. It’s a perfect place for a romantic, memorable singles event! NOTE: Although there is plenty of parking for a typical event, due to the unique nature of singles parties where 100 people may arrive in 100 cars, parking may be limited. Carpooling is encouraged. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; Bay Area Singles Events & Travel, and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Singles Night in North Beach, March 5, San Fancisco •Saturday Night Speed Dating, March 9, Sunnyvale •Single Mingle, March 12, San Rafael •Potluck House Party, March 16, Sunnyvale •Cooking Class & Dinner, March 23, Sunnyvale •Welcome Spring Speed Dating, March 24, Belmont •Single Swifties Party, March 30, San Francisco •Upscale Party at Beautiful Winery, March 30, Los Gatos •West Coast Getaway Cruise, March 31-April 3 •April Fools Day Party, April First, Walnut Creek •Luxurious Hotel Party, April 7, Napa •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 •Spring Fever Party, April 17, Emeryville •Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 24040 Summit Rd Los Gatos Los Gatos Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Revenge of the Fifth – 2nd Annual Geek Market Start Date: Sunday 5/5/2024 — End Date: Sunday 5/5/2024 Admission:Free Geeks Unite, we are bringing back the crazy popular Geek Market. There will be Bay Area makers with everything your like geeky nerdy heart desires and more! fried rice, cookies, macrons, jams, pickles, freeze dried candies, candles, wax melts and incense, bath and beauty ideas, CBD, jewelry, clothing, plants, home and decor, crochet items, crystals and so much more!!! Anime, Hello Kitty, Studio Ghibli, Harajuku, Kawaii, Comics, Video Games, Arcade Games, Cult Movies, Super Heroes, Marvel, Geeks, Nerds, Classic Cartoons, Black and White Films, Vintage Board Games, Atari, Nintendo, Action Figures, And Funko Location: 991 Loring Ave Crockett Crockett Contact: Kari Savinski sugarcitymp@gmail.com URL: https://facebook.com/events/s/revenge-of-the-fifth-2nd-annua/885224626496573/?mibextid=RQdjqZ

APRIL FOOLS DAY PARTY Start Date: Monday 4/1/2024 — End Date: Monday 4/1/2024 Admission:$10 Our last party in Walnut Creek (New Years Eve) attracted a huge crowd and was a blast! Only $10 at the door includes appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last; accompanied by a FUN Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet people. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Monday, April 1, 2024, 7-8:30pm. LOCATION: Bar Camino, 1470 N Broadway, Walnut Creek CA. Free parking at the Broadway parking structure at 1390 N Broadway – just a block away! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Singles Night in North Beach, March 5, San Francisco •Saturday Night Speed Dating, March 9, Sunnyvale •Single Mingle, March 12, San Rafael •Welcome Spring Speed Dating, March 24, Belmont •Single Swifties Party, March 30, San Francisco •West Coast Getaway Cruise, March 31-April 3 •April Fools Day Party, April First, Walnut Creek •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 •Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 1470 N Broadway Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Arbor Day Tree Planting Party Start Date: Saturday 3/9/2024 — End Date: Saturday 3/9/2024 Admission:Free Bring your family and celebrate Arbor Day at our community tree-planting party and park beautification event. Learn about what makes trees important to our natural and urban environments, and what makes Santa Rosa a Tree City USA! Arbor Day is the birthday of the late famed botanist and Santa Rosa resident Luther Burbank. Location: 5750 Mountain Hawk Drive Santa Rosa Contact: Santa Rosa Recreation and Parks volunteer@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/d4ff6de0-74f8-45cc-96d9-0945014b1b35

AMERICA’S FIRST SINGLE SWIFTIES PARTY, with Taylor Swift Lookalike Contest Start Date: Saturday 3/30/2024 — End Date: Saturday 3/30/2024 Admission:10-20 America’s first Single Swifties Party, at San Francisco’s most beautiful nightclub, is sure to attract a big crowd! Taylor Swift, the world’s most popular entertainer, has produced a body of music that is unparalleled, which will be featured at this fun dance party. TAYLOR SWIFT LOOKALIKE CONTEST kicks off the evening, with lots of prizes. Grand Prize is a set of Dating Coaching Sessions with Its Just Lunch, America foremost matchmaking service, valued at $800! Plus a raffle for a free Its Just Lunch membership. Adults of all ages (21+) welcome. Dress to impress. Saturday, March 2024, 7pm. LOCATION: Madarae, 46 Minna St, San Francisco CA. Conveniently located near BART and MUNI. Limited free street parking in the area, plus paid parking lots. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $10/advance (by March 29) or $20/door. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization, Bay Area Singles Events & Travel, and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Singles Night in North Beach, March 5, San Francisco •Saturday Night Speed Dating, March 9, Sunnyvale •Single Mingle, March 12, San Rafael •Welcome Spring Speed Dating, March 24, Belmont •Single Swifties Party, March 30, San Francisco •West Coast Getaway Cruise, March 31-April 3 •April Fools Day Party, April First, Walnut Creek •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 •Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29 Location: 46 Minna St SoMa San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

2 Speed Dating Parties for Bay Area Singles Start Date: Saturday 3/9/2024 — End Date: Sunday 3/24/2024 Admission:15-35 Meet new single friends, 5 minutes at a time, at one or both of our March Speed Dating Parties! Dress to impress. We request that everyone purchase at least one drink. 1. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 6-10PM DISCOUNT TICKETS: $30/Advance $35/Door $15 Special for Young Women (prepaid only)! 7-8:30pm – Speed Dating for ages 45+ 8:30-10pm – Speed Dating for Young Single Professionals. LOCATION: Domain Hotel, El Camino Cantina, 1085 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking! 2. SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 5-9PM DISCOUNT TICKETS: $30/Advance $35/Door $15 Special for Young Women (prepaid only)! 5-7pm – Speed Dating for ages 45+ 7-9pm – Speed Dating for Young Single Professionals. LOCATION: The Iron Gate (French Continental Fine Dining), 1360 El Camino Real, Belmont CA. Free parking. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization, Bay Area Singles Events & Travel, and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. Location: 1085 E El Camino Real Ponderosa Park Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Singles Night in North Beach SF Start Date: Tuesday 3/5/2024 — End Date: Tuesday 3/5/2024 Admission:$10 Meet new single friends at a fun restaurant in Little Italy! Only $10 at the door includes appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last; accompanied by a Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet people. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 7-9pm. LOCATION: Piazza Pellegrini, 659 Columbus (at Filbert), San Francisco CA. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Mardi Gras Party, Feb 13, Burlingame •Chinese New Year Dinner, Feb 17, Sunnyvale •Single Mingle, Feb 20, San Rafael •Singles Night in North Beach, March 5, San Francisco •Saturday Night Speed Dating, March 9, Sunnyvale •April Fools Day Party, April First, Walnut Creek •West Coast Getaway Cruise, March 31-April 3 •Bali & Lombok, Indonesia, April 15-23, 2024 •Pacific Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 26-29 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 659 Columbus Ave Russian Hill San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Colors of the Infinite: Contemporary Buddhist Art (Opening Reception) Start Date: Saturday 3/9/2024 — End Date: Saturday 3/9/2024 Admission:FREE Opening Reception: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 1-3pm | Free; RSVP recommended Exhibit Dates: March 9 through April 23, 2024 What is Contemporary Buddhist Art? Is it art about Buddhism? Is it art by Buddhists? Is it about spiritual growth and expansion? Awakening and Enlightenment? Movement beyond the personal towards the infinite? Yes and No and It Depends. The Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) and The Buddhist Temple of Alameda have joined with Rhythmix Cultural Works to present a curated collection of works by contemporary Buddhist artists Betty Nobue Kano, Joyce Nojima, Kai Issei Fujioka, Valerie Pham and Joan Di Stefano. Each of these artists have been participants in the BCA Virtual Art Exhibit presented by the BCA Art Committee over the past 3 years. Artists from Shin Buddhist temples throughout the United States have displayed their works each fall. Experienced professionals with decades of dedication to school aged dabblers have shown their artwork side by side. From paintings and sketches to metal and wood sculptures, Sumi E calligraphy to Ikebana flower arrangements, cyr wheel performances to WWII camp creations have all been displayed. Art carries spiritual expression from the depths of each individual to touch us, the viewer, in a temporary pause as it moves on into the infinite universe. Contemporary Buddhist Art is this. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/buddhist-art/

Mardi Gras Party with CHELLE! & Friends Start Date: Saturday 3/2/2024 — End Date: Saturday 3/2/2024 Admission:22-30 Laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll with CHELLE! & Friends and celebrate Mardi Gras in an unforgettable evening of dance and music “New Orleans Style”. Featuring a mix of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, gospel, swamp pop, rock and Mardi Gras Indian music, Chelle! & Friends delivers a stewpot of musical gumbo that is sweet, spicy, aromatic and definitely intoxicating. Dust off those feathers, bust out your beads, shine up your sequins, and get ready to party! Bring your appetite! Doors open at 6:00pm with mouth-watering treats from Big Brah BBQ and your favorite tropical drinks available for purchase. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/chelle-friends-mardi-gras-2024/