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STRIPPED FOR PARTS: American Journalism on the Brink Start Date: Tuesday 11/19/2024 — End Date: Tuesday 11/19/2024 Admission:$14-$16 STRIPPED FOR PARTS: AMERICAN JOURNALISM ON THE BRINK is the story of a secretive hedge fund that is plundering what is left of America’s newspapers, and the journalists who are fighting back. Hedge fund Alden Global Capital is quietly gobbling up newspapers across the country and gutting them, but no one knows why– until journalist Julie Reynolds begins to investigate. Her findings trigger rebellions across the country by journalists working at Alden-owned newspapers. Backed by the NewsGuild union, the newsmen and women go toe-to-toe with their “vulture capitalist” owners in a battle to save and rebuild local journalism in America. Who will control the future of America’s news ecosystem: Wall Street billionaires concerned only with profit, or those who see journalism as an essential public service, the lifeblood of our democracy? Following film screening, Q&A with two-time Academy Award nominated director Rick Goldsmith and investigative reporter Thomas Peele, moderated by journalist and filmmaker Steve Talbot. Location: 474 24th St Northgate – Waverly Oakland Contact: Larsen Associates publicity@larsenassc.com URL: https://ticketing.uswest.veezi.com/purchase/16969?siteToken=y62bhsm2h1sfp48nzexbtnm2wg

BEST OF THE BACHELORS Party for Woman Who Want to Meet a Special Guy! Start Date: Saturday 11/16/2024 — End Date: Saturday 11/16/2024 Admission:15-20 Once a year the single women of France invite the finest bachelors they know, with whom they are NOT romantically involved (father, son, brother, ex-husband, neighbor, co-worker, friend) to a party. That’s how you get the finest eligible men in a community together under one roof at the same time! Tonight we bring this charming French custom to America! Bachelors will be admitted FREE if they arrive with the woman who invited them. Women are welcome to come alone, but if everyone brings a great guy, we will have the Bay Area’s finest collection of bachelors in 2024! Men are also welcome to come alone. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress! Saturday, November 16, 2024, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $15/advance or $20/door, except for bachelors who arrive with the woman who invited them. Includes light appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last; accompanied by a FUN Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet people. LOCATION: AC by Marriott Hotel, 597 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Your Asian Connection, Bay Area Singles Events, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, https://www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Speed DANCING, Nov 16, San Rafael •Best of the Bachelors Party, Nov 16, Sunnyvale •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, Nov 21, Sunnyvale •Online Speed Dating, Dec 5 •Holiday Mixer, Dec 6, Santa Clara •Holiday Speed Dating, Dec 7, San Francisco •Pre-New Years Eve Party, Dec 28, Mill Valley •Bay Area’s BEST New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Walnut Creek •New Years Speed Dating, San Francisco, Jan 16, 2025 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 597 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Speed DANCING Party, More FUN Than Speed Dating! Start Date: Saturday 11/16/2024 — End Date: Saturday 11/16/2024 Admission:20-30 Move over Speed Dating! Speed Dancing is more fun. Every 3 minutes you dance with a different partner for the first hour of the dance. After you have met everyone on the dance floor, you are free to ask anyone to dance to your favorite hits for the rest of the evening! Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Saturday, November 16, 2024, 8pm-Midnight. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $20 (early bird) or $30 regular price. LOCATION: Tam Commons, Upstairs Dance Hall, 1300 Fourth Street, Downtown San Rafael CA. Free street parking and also free parking at giant parking lots nearby after 6pm! 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 & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Autumn Night Delight Dance Party, Nov 9, Oakland •Speed Dating, 40-59, Nov 9, Oakland •Speed Dating, Nov 14, Fremont •Speed DANCING, Nov 16, San Rafael •Best of the Bachelors Party, Nov 16, Sunnyvale •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, Nov 21, Sunnyvale •Holiday Mixer, Dec 6, Santa Clara •Pre-New Years Eve Party, Dec 28, Mill Valley •Bay Area’s BEST New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Walnut Creek •New Years Speed Dating, San Francisco, Jan 16, 2025 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 1300 4th St San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Sing the Beatles with the Quarry Persons! Start Date: Saturday 12/7/2024 — End Date: Saturday 12/7/2024 Admission:$33.75/advance and $38.75/at the door; $53.75 Ange Sing along to your favorite Beatles songs and support the arts in this one-of-a-kind fundraiser for Rhythmix. Longtime Rhythmix pop music teacher, Pete Elman, and his rocking live band, the Quarry Persons, perform 25 of the greatest Beatles hits we all love to sing along to — and sing along we will! Pete will be telling fun anecdotes about every tune, and lyrics will be projected on the big screen. Get ready! There will also be quizzes and a few prizes. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/sing-the-beatles/

KALEIDOSCOPE – by Circus Bella Start Date: Friday 12/13/2024 — End Date: Sunday 1/5/2025 Admission:$55 – $75 CIRCUS BELLA San Francisco’s Local, Home-Grown Circus presents… KALEIDOSCOPE – A New HOLIDAY Tradition! In a Big Top Tent * Dec. 13, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025 Limited Engagement – 29 Performances Only! The Crossing at East Cut Beale & Howard Sts. in San Francisco 94105 Location: 250 Main St Financial District San Francisco Contact: LAwrence Helman info@circusbella.org URL: https://www.circusbella.org/kaleidoscope

Beer Tasting Party for Single Professionals Start Date: Friday 11/8/2024 — End Date: Friday 11/8/2024 Admission:15-20 Meet Young Unattached Professionals (YUPs), 21-45, as you enjoy ice-cold beer at this fun party! Ladies, it’s not a secret: Most men love beer! Can’t think of a better way to meet bachelors in a fun venue. And guys, don’t make me a liar by skipping this party. It’s EASY to meet single women at an event where everyone is single. No guessing who has a jealous boyfriend with them at the party! Dress to impress. Friday, November 8, 2024, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $15/early birds or $20/regular price includes tasting 3 great beers! As for you non-beer lovers, cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. LOCATION: BuzzWorks, 365 Eleventh Street, San Francisco CA 94103. Free street parking. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, and many other singles organizations and meetups! All events benefit The Seva Foundation, https://www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •International Singles Mixer, Nov 1, Sunnyvale •Speed Dating at Press Club, Nov 2, San Francisco •YUPs Beer Tasting Party, Nov 8, San Francisco •Autumn Night Delight Dance Party, Nov 9, Oakland •Speed Dating, 40-59, Nov 9, Oakland •Speed DANCING, Nov 16, San Rafael •Best of the Bachelors Party, Nov 16, Sunnyvale •Silicon Valley Speed Dating, Nov 21, Sunnyvale •Pre-New Years Eve Party, Dec 28, Mill Valley •Bay Area’s BEST New Years Eve Bash, Dec 31, Walnut Creek •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 365 11th St SoMa San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

LAURIE ROLDAN SINGS CARPENTER CHRISTMAS FAVORITES, Start Date: Saturday 11/30/2024 — End Date: Saturday 11/30/2024 Admission:$29 – $49 LAURIE ROLDAN SINGS CARPENTER CHRISTMAS FAVORITES. A Cabaret Concert Inspired by the Music of Karen Carpenter is written by Laurie Roldan. Limited Engagement – 2 shows – Sat. Nov. 30, 2024 – 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. The Lesher Center for the Arts – 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. https://www.lesherartscenter.org/plan-your-visit Gen. Admission Tickets: $49, Senior / $39 Student / $29 Youth, may be purchased through the Box Office at 925- 943-7469 or online: https://www.lesherartscenter.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/18053/3144 * Venue Accessibility Info.: The Lesher Center is ADA-accessible. LAURIE ROLDAN SINGS CARPENTER CHRISTMAS FAVORITES. A Cabaret Concert Inspired by the Music of Karen Carpenter Laurie Roldan brings timeless Carpenters Christmas Favorites to the Lesher Center in a nostalgic evening which will warm your hearts and lift your holiday spirits! With special guest vocalist Deborah Del Mastro, and featured ensemble including: Adam Green, Tony Howard, Sarah Schori, Brianna Stutzman and musicians: Brett Strader- piano; Krista Strader -harp; Joyce Lee – violin. Come celebrate the Joy of the Holiday Season with Laurie and her special guests. The show runs 90 min., – no intermission. Music Director -Brett Strader; Choreographer – Ashley Cowl; Lighting Designer – Mike Morris. Directed by Laurie Roldan. Location: 1601 Civic Dr Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Contact: LAwrence Helman heytheresells@gmail.com URL: https://www.laurieroldan.com/carpenter-christmas-favorites-press

LAURIE ROLDAN SINGS CARPENTER CHRISTMAS FAVORITES Start Date: Saturday 11/30/2024 — End Date: Saturday 11/30/2024 Admission:$29 – $49 LAURIE ROLDAN SINGS CARPENTER CHRISTMAS FAVORITES. A Cabaret Concert Inspired by the Music of Karen Carpenter is written by Laurie Roldan. Limited Engagement – 2 shows – Sat. Nov. 30, 2024 – 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. The Lesher Center for the Arts – 1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. https://www.lesherartscenter.org/plan-your-visit Gen. Admission Tickets: $49, Senior / $39 Student / $29 Youth, may be purchased through the Box Office at 925- 943-7469 or online: https://www.lesherartscenter.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/18053/3144 * Venue Accessibility Info.: The Lesher Center is ADA-accessible. LAURIE ROLDAN SINGS CARPENTER CHRISTMAS FAVORITES. A Cabaret Concert Inspired by the Music of Karen Carpenter Laurie Roldan brings timeless Carpenters Christmas Favorites to the Lesher Center in a nostalgic evening which will warm your hearts and lift your holiday spirits! With special guest vocalist Deborah Del Mastro, and featured ensemble including: Adam Green, Tony Howard, Sarah Schori, Brianna Stutzman and musicians: Brett Strader- piano; Krista Strader -harp; Joyce Lee – violin. Come celebrate the Joy of the Holiday Season with Laurie and her special guests. The show runs 90 min., – no intermission. Music Director -Brett Strader; Choreographer – Ashley Cowl; Lighting Designer – Mike Morris. Directed by Laurie Roldan. Location: 1601 Civic Dr Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Contact: Lawrence Helman heytheresells@gmail.com URL: https://www.laurieroldan.com/carpenter-christmas-favorites-press

Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show Start Date: Friday 11/8/2024 — End Date: Friday 11/8/2024 Admission:FREE Small & Affordable Holiday Gifts by Local Artists The K Gallery at Rhythmix Cultural Works hosts the annual Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show gleaming with jewelry, found object collage, creative mini succulent planters, small paintings, holiday cards, 2025 calendars with original art for each month, and more! Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/mini-masterpieces-2024/

Ceremonial Matcha Tea Tasting Event Start Date: Saturday 10/26/2024 — End Date: Saturday 10/26/2024 Admission:6 Come in and sample Ceremonial Matcha and Hojicha. You'll be delighted and surprise with the flavor of our Ceremonial Grade Matcha. Experience its delicate, sweet taste and enjoy its pleasant hint of umami as you sip our tea. Our matcha has been purchased directly from Japan where it is grown and cultivated. This allows us to pass along very favorable pricing to you. For those participating in this event, you'll receive a $6 tasting credit towards your purchase of 2 or more cans of Ceremonial Matcha. Location: 1650 Park St Alameda Alameda Contact: Marlene sipsglobalteas@gmail.com URL: http://sipsglobalteasworkshops.com