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Sonic Reflections on Interconnectedness Start Date: Saturday 4/1/2023 — End Date: Saturday 4/1/2023 Admission:$30 or pay what you can (in person); $20 live stre 21V, under the direction of Dr. Martín Benvenuto, presents Sonic Reflections on Interconnectedness on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. After celebrating its inaugural season with the world premiere of “Praise Song for Tulsa” and its first in-person concert Beyond Binary, 21V embarks on its next chapter. “As we emerge from a global pandemic, we yearn more than ever for community and this program reminds us of the many ways we are intertwined,” says Dr. Benvenuto. 21V’s unique treble sound is showcased in an eclectic array of 21st century music of the 3 Americas, including Chen Yi’s virtuosic and playful “Looking at the Sea,” the world premiere of “Skin” by Mari Esabel Valverde, and works by Reena Esmail, Jake Runestad, David O, and the US premiere of “Maria Santana” by Argentinian composer Diego Boero. Says Benvenuto: “one of the journeys that 21V has embarked upon is exploring a broader identity of contemporary American music. With our composers we have an excitingly varied representation of American works.” From Indian-American composer Reena Esmail’s “Quarantine Madrigals,” extraordinary snapshots of this monumental time, to the imaginative textures of Diego Boero and his imaginary city of forgetfulness in “María Santana,” we are grateful as musicians to return to being able to actuate aspects of ourselves and share them with others. The concert ends with L.A. composer David O and Lakota playwright Larissa FastHorse, capturing the resiliency of the human spirit with “Hoka hey!” – the rallying cry that urges us all to move forward with confidence. Location: 555 Waverley St University South Palo Alto Contact: Jungmee Kim info@21vchoir.org URL: https://www.21vchoir.org/performances

Barrel Tasting Singles Party Start Date: Sunday 3/26/2023 — End Date: Sunday 3/26/2023 Admission:$10 Meet new single friends who appreciate fine wines at our first-ever Barrel Tasting Party! We will enjoy free tastes of wines directly out of the barrel, and have the option of bottling our own bottles of wine at a special price. Admission to the party is only $10 at the door. Party is both indoors and outdoors! Adults of all ages welcome. Sunday, March 26, 2023, 3-5pm. LOCATION:  Pat Paulsen Vineyards, 5143 Tesla Road, Livermore CA 94550. From Hwy 580 take N Livermore Avenue exit and continue onto Tesla Road. Free parking. 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 PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. · Rooftop Party at Luxurious Hotel, March 12, Napa · Welcome Spring Mixer, March 19, Alamo · Lady in Red Dance, April 1, San Jose SINGLES CRUISES! · Japan Spring Flowers Cruise, April 11-20 · 8 Day Ireland & Scotland Cruise, April 30 – May 8 · Egypt in 9 Days, inc. Nile Cruise, May 9-17 · 10 Day Alaska Inside Passage, departing from SF, June 16-26 · Greek Isles: Santorini & Israel, leaving from Athens, June 25-July 2 Location: 5143 Tesla Rd Livermore Livermore Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Art Of The African Diaspora Satellite Exhibit Start Date: Saturday 3/4/2023 — End Date: Saturday 3/4/2023 Admission:free Art Of The African Diaspora Satellite Exhibit Opening Reception: Saturday, March 4th, 2023, 4-6pm | Free; RSVP recommended Exhibit Dates: February 14th through April 21, 2023 K Gallery presents the Art Of The African Diaspora, a satellite exhibition in conjunction with Richmond Art Center. The exhibit highlights the rich cultural heritage of six Bay Area artists: Anna W. Edwards, Valerie Brown-Troutt, Carla Golder, Yolanda Cotton Turner, Xan Blood Walker and Zoë Boston, showcasing a diverse collection of painting, photography, mixed media, and collage. The artists explore themes of identity, history, community, and the African Diaspora’s global impact, providing the viewer an opportunity for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the art and culture of the African Diaspora in the Bay Area. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/current-exhibit/

Rooftop Singles Party at Luxurious Hotel! Start Date: Sunday 3/12/2023 — End Date: Sunday 3/12/2023 Admission:$10 Meet new single friends, Outdoors and Indoors, at Napa’s most beautiful boutique hotel! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Sunday, March 12, 2023, 3-5pm. Please note: this party was postponed from an earlier date. LOCATION: Archer Hotel, 1230 First Street, Napa CA 94559. Enjoy both outdoors and indoors at the lovely Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar. Part of this bar is fully covered. If the weather turns bad, there is a cover for the rest of this fun rooftop bar. As you enter the Archer Hotel, you’ll be overwhelmed by the majestic lobby. It will make you feel that you’ve entered a lobby at one of the National Parks. It’s that beautiful. Take one of the elevators up to the rooftop outside bar. That’s where you’ll join us. The surrounding views of the downtown area are absolutely amazing. There are heat lamps and comfortable chairs for us to sit on. Some with a fire pit. Here’s your chance to actually meet someone in a casual environment like before online dating was invented. If by chance you stick around until it gets dark, you can enjoy eating at one of the many outstanding restaurants or walk around the downtown area. Lots of free parking on the street and nearby garages. The Archer Hotel is located within easy walking distance of world class restaurants and distinctive shops. Our party at The Archer before the pandemic was the subject of a major feature story in The Napa Register! 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. •April Fools Dance Party, April 1, San Jose SINGLES CRUISES! •Japan Spring Flowers Cruise, April 11-20 •8 Day Ireland & Scotland Cruise, April 30 – May 8 •Egypt in 9 Days, inc. Nile Cruise, May 9-17 •10 Day Alaska Inside Passage, departing from SF, June 16-26 •Greek Isles: Santorini & Israel, leaving from Athens, June 25-July 2 Location: 1230 1st St Napa Napa Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Lecture by Author Robin Chapman on “The Valley of Heart’s Delight: True Tales from Around the Bay.” Start Date: Tuesday 3/14/2023 — End Date: Tuesday 3/14/2023 Admission:free Lecture by Author Robin Chapman on “The Valley of Heart’s Delight: True Tales from Around the Bay.” “The Valley of Heart’s Delight: True Tales from Around the Bay” is a collection of true and rarely told tales Robin Chapman has uncovered about the green and golden Santa Clara Valley and has published in her new book by the same name. Sponsored by the Saratoga Historical Foundation, Chapman’s talk is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place in Saratoga. Chapman will also be signing all three of her books at the event including her new book as well as “California Apricots: The Lost Orchards of Silicon Valley” and “Historic Bay Area Visionaries.” The author of several books about the Santa Clara Valley, Chapman spent nearly a decade of her career covering Congress and the White House as a reporter for ABC7 news in Washington D.C. The talk is free to SHF members and $10 donation for nonmembers. The talk is open to the public. For more information, go up to www.saratogahistory.com or call 408-867-4311. Location: PO Box 172 Saratoga Contact: Sheryl info@saratogahistory.com URL: www.saratogahistory.com

Hearts, Leprechauns, and Fools– A Look at Holiday Traditions Start Date: Tuesday 2/14/2023 — End Date: Sunday 6/25/2023 Admission:Free The Saratoga Historical Foundation presents, “Hearts, Leprechauns, and Fools”, a new exhibit explores the impact traditions have on the fabric of the community. The exhibit covers over 30 holidays and associated traditions. The exhibit opens on February 11 and ends In June. Traditions are the stories, beliefs, customs and routines that pass to us from older generations. They have been passed down, in the hope of keeping the tradition alive until the next coming generations. Many traditions originated in Europe and were brought to the US by immigrants. Some have roots in religion. Mother’s Day is a tradition that originated in the US by a woman who wanted mothers to be recognized. The Blossom Festival is a tradition that originated in Saratoga in 1900 celebrating the agricultural heritage. Participating in a tradition creates long lasting memories. The Saratoga History Museum is located at 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road in Saratoga. Admission is free. The Museum is open from 1-4 on Friday, 10-4 on Saturday and 1-4 on Sunday. For more information go up to www.saratogahistory.com or call 408-867-4311. Location: 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd Saratoga Saratoga Contact: Annette Stransky info@saratogahistory.com URL: http://www.saratogahistory.com

Bloom Shaboom Start Date: Sunday 3/19/2023 — End Date: Sunday 3/19/2023 Admission:Free Bloom Shaboom is a block party that encourages exploration of the outdoors and the arts and builds relationships between members of our diverse community. Join us in the Portola Greenway for a day filled with live music, kid and adult art activities, planting projects, a gardening workshop presented by Flora Grubb Gardens, mezcal tastings presented by Tahona Mercado, outdoor education, a beer and wine garden, food from local restaurants, raffle drawings, and so much more! Location: 2 Burrows St San Francisco Contact: Hannah communications@fccenters.org URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloom-shaboom-2023-tickets-440155405667

25th SF INDIEFEST Opening Night Film: CIRCUS OF THE SCARS Start Date: Thursday 2/2/2023 — End Date: Thursday 2/2/2023 Admission:20 The San Francisco Independent Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary. The festival takes place February 2-12, both in-person at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco and virtually online at sfindie.com. OPENING NIGHT FILM A scrappy sensational sideshow revival act playing Seattle dive bars is suddenly propelled into the big time, riding the same wave that brought grunge rock crashing into mainstream culture. Circus of the Scars follows the Jim Rose Circus Sideshow on a relentless and controversial world tour as they rise from obscurity to international infamy. Sold out audiences gape in horror and howl with laughter, but behind-the-scenes, inner struggles and battles with their maniacal ring leader push the troupe ever closer to an early implosion. On February 2, please join filmmaker Chicory Wees and fellow festival attendees after the screening for an after party at 518 Valencia Gallery, with special guest appearance/performances by Jim Rose Circus Sideshow Marvels Zamora the Torture King, The Enigma and Matt the Tube Crowley! Location: 3117 16th St Mission Dolores San Francisco Contact: Info info@sfindie.com URL: https://sfindiefest2023.eventive.org/schedule/63a0c2e859b04711ada5e6c0

Meet Your Valentine Singles Dance Party Start Date: Saturday 2/11/2023 — End Date: Saturday 2/11/2023 Admission:25-30 Love is in the air! Join Us for a Night of Romance and Dance at our annual Valentine Party in the Silicon Valley! Please bring your single friends!! Dressy attire requested. Red Color Preferred for Women. Adults of all ages welcome! Saturday, February 11, 2023, 8pm-Midnight. LOCATION: The Province, a beautiful fine dining restaurant perfect for partying! 1788 N First Street, San Jose CA 95112. Free parking! TICKETS: $25/Advance (by Feb 10) or $30/Door. Includes Ice Breaker Game, Matchmaking Special and dancing to your favorite hits! Dinner or Appetizers available at additional cost. 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 EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Speed Dating, Feb 9, San Jose •The Valentine Ball, Feb 11, Mill Valley •Meet Your Valentine Party, Feb 11, San Jose •President’s Holiday Party, Feb 19, Los Gatos SINGLES CRUISES! •Japan Spring Flowers Cruise, April 11-20 •8 Day Ireland & Scotland Cruise, April 30 – May 8 •Egypt in 9 Days, inc. Nile Cruise, May 9-17 •10 Day Alaska Inside Passage, departing from SF, June 16-26 •Greek Isles: Santorini & Israel, leaving from Athens, June 25-July 2 Location: 10 1788 N First St San Jose Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

The Valentines Ball for Bay Area Singles! Start Date: Saturday 2/11/2023 — End Date: Saturday 2/11/2023 Admission:15-25 No one enjoys being alone on Valentine’s Day. That’s why our annual Valentines Ball is often our best party of the year! Dress in your finest for this fun party. $15/advance (by Feb 10) or $25/door includes dancing to your favorite hits and music videos with DJ Darry K, at a beautiful and exclusive tennis club by the water. Adults of all ages welcome. Saturday, February 11, 2023, 8-11:30pm. LOCATION: The Club at Harbor Point, Lighthouse Grill, 475 E Strawberry Dr, Mill Valley CA. From Hwy 101 take Tiburon Blvd east; right on Strawberry Dr. Go appx. one mile and turn left into Harbor Point. Free parking! SPONSORED by Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. This is a fundraiser for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Winter Night Delight, Jan 14, San Ramon •Grand Opening Party, Jan 21, San Rafael •The Valentines Ball, Feb 11, Mill Valley •Meet Your Valentine Party, Feb 11, San Jose, TBA •President’s Holiday Party, Feb 19, Los Gatos SINGLES CRUISES! •Caribbean: Curacao, Aruba, Bonare, Jan 15-22 •Japan Spring Flowers Cruise, April 11-20 •8 Day Ireland & Scotland Cruise, April 30 – May 8 •Egypt in 9 Days, inc. Nile Cruise, May 9-17 •10 Day Alaska Inside Passage, departing from SF, June 16-26 •Greek Isles: Santorini & Israel, leaving from Athens, June 25-July 2 Location: 475 E Strawberry Dr Mill Valley Mill Valley Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com