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North Bay Speed Dating Party for 40s50s Petaluma Sunday May 3 7:00pm       $(30-55)

North Bay Speed Dating Party for 40s50s

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07 Days 22 Hours 37 Minutes

Ready for a fun, fast-paced way to expand your social circle? Join us for an exciting evening of speed dating designed specifically for singles ages 40s and 50s. Meet new friends, 5 minutes at a time, at an upscale hotel! Dress to impress. Whether you're looking for a soulmate or just a new friend, this is the perfect place to spark a connection. DISCOUNT TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: $30/early birds. $45/advance. $55/door, if space permits. These events usually sell out, so we recommend purchasing an advanced ticket online. WHEN: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. WHERE: Sheraton Hotel Sonoma Wine Country, 745 Baywood Drive, Petaluma CA. Free parking! We request that everyone purchase at least one drink so that this fine venue invites us back! SCHEDULE: 6:45- 7pm Registration. 7:00 – 7:15 Speed Dating Introduction 7:15 – 9:00 Speed Dating Your spot will be given away if you have not checked in by 7:15 PM. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, BayAreaFun, 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. •50 & Fabulous, 50+, April 4, Petaluma •Salsa Saturday, all ages, April 4, Novato •East Bay Speed Dating for 40s/50s, April 5, Walnut Creek •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, April 9, SF •80s Dance Party, all ages, April 11, San Rafael •50 & Fabulous, 50+, April 19, Los Gatos •Speed Dating, 30s/40s, April 22, Emeryville •Speed Dancing, 40+, April 25, San Rafael •Speed Dating, 40s/50s, May 3, Petaluma •Cinco de Mayo Party for 50+, May 5, San Francisco •Marin Speed Dating, 30s/40s, May 6, San Rafael •Singles Night in Walnut Creek, 50+, May 11 •SingleMingle for 50+, May 17, Tiburon •90s Dance Party, May 23, May 23, San Rafael •Silicon Valley Mixer, 50+, May 26, Campbell •Marin Speed Dating, 40s/50s, June 7, Tiburon •50 & Fabulous Mixer, 50+, June 25, San Francisco •Speed Dating, 30s/40s, June 28, Novato

When: Sunday May 3 7:00pm

Where: Sheraton Sonoma Wine Country Petaluma

745 Baywood Dr Petaluma Petaluma CA

Admission: 30-55

WebSite: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Contact: Rich Gosse, rich@richgosse.com, 415-479-3800

Category: Singles 4 id: 16004

Rhythmix Spring Happy Hour Fundraiser Alameda Thursday May 14 5:30pm       $25 & up suggested donation online or at the door

Rhythmix Spring Happy Hour Fundraiser

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18 Days 21 Hours 07 Minutes

???? Celebrate Spring and Support the Arts in Alameda! ???? Rhythmix is blossoming with creativity, and we’re inviting you to join the celebration! Gather with friends for our Spring Happy Hour—an evening of good vibes, art, and meaningful connection as we kick off the Spring Fundraiser to help the arts bloom across Alameda. Your support helps nurture local artists, cultivate cross-cultural performances, and plant the seeds of inspiration that make our community thrive. Together, we can reach our Spring Fundraising Goal of $20K by June 15 and ensure that creativity continues to flourish for everyone. Enjoy: A vibrant reception in the Rhythmix Courtyard (indoors if it rains) Exclusive wines, craft beers, and non-alcoholic beverages Light appetizers and conversation with the Rhythmix community The stunning Artists of the African Diaspora exhibit in the K Gallery Grooves that move you — Free Bhangra & Bomba Lessons!

When: Thursday May 14 5:30pm

Where: Rhythmix Cultural Works

2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda CA

Admission: $25 & up suggested donation online or at the door

WebSite: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/happy-hour-spring-2026/

Contact: Rhythmix Cultural Works, info@rhythmix.org, 510.865.5060

Category: Other 13 id: 16014

CATCHLIGHT LIVE 2026 VISUAL STORYTELLING SUMMIT San Francisco Saturday May 2 9:00am       $(Pay what you can)

CATCHLIGHT LIVE 2026 VISUAL STORYTELLING SUMMIT

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06 Days 12 Hours 37 Minutes

The CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit returns on the eve of World Press Freedom Day, bringing together photographers, journalists, and artists exploring how visual storytelling shapes public understanding of urgent global and local issues. The day features a program of workshops, main-stage conversations, and creative exchange on the evolving role of visual media. A central highlight is award-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario, known for her deeply human reporting from conflict zones and humanitarian crises, who will close the Summit with reflections on press freedom, bearing witness, and the responsibilities of visual storytelling in a complex global landscape.

When: Saturday May 2 9:00am

Where: KQED

2601 Mariposa St Mission District San Francisco CA

Admission: Pay what you can

WebSite: https://www.catchlight.io/2026-visual-storytelling-summit

Contact: CatchLight, hi@catchlight.io, (415) 864-2000

Category: Other 13 id: 16016

Living Electric Fair Los Altos Sunday May 3 11:00am       Free

Living Electric Fair

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07 Days 14 Hours 37 Minutes

Explore over 25 exhibitors and discover how you can Electrify your home, see the latest in e-mobility, EVs and enjoy interactive family activities.

When: Sunday May 3 11:00am

Where: State Street between 3rd and 4th Street

170 State St North Los Altos Los Altos CA

Admission: Free

WebSite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-living-electric-fair-tickets-1978343890833?aff=flyer

Contact: Emily Ting, emily@ethossantacruz.com, 8575266803

Category: Community Festivals 5 id: 16009

Cinco de Mayo Party for Single Professionals 50 San Francisco Tuesday May 5 7:00pm       $(45-55)

Cinco de Mayo Party for Single Professionals 50

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09 Days 22 Hours 37 Minutes

Celebrate Cinco de May with new single friends, 50+. Join us for a night designed for easy mingling. Forget the awkward silence—our signature Mixer Game breaks the ice for you, making it easy to spark a conversation with someone new. Dress to impress. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7-9pm. TICKETS at www.thepartyhotline.com: Grab your Early Bird tickets for $45! Price jumps to $55 at the door, and we often sell out. Don’t miss your chance to find your next great connection. LOCATION: Fifty Vara, 1735 Noriega Street, San Francisco. We request that everyone purchase at least one drink so that this fine venue invites us back! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, BayAreaFun, 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. •Advanced Degrees Mixer, adults of all ages, April 9, SF •80s Dance Party, all ages, April 11, San Rafael •Salsa Saturday, all ages, April 18, Novato •50 & Fabulous, 50+, April 19, Los Gatos •Speed Dating, 30s/40s, April 22, Emeryville •Speed Dancing, 40+, April 25, San Rafael •Speed Dating, 40s/50s, May 3, Petaluma •Cinco de Mayo Party for 50+, May 5, San Francisco •Marin Speed Dating, 30s/40s, May 6, San Rafael •Singles Night in Walnut Creek, 50+, May 11 •SingleMingle for 50+, May 17, Tiburon •90s Dance Party, May 23, San Rafael •Girls Night Out, adults of all ages, May 24, San Rafael •Silicon Valley Mixer, 50+, May 26, Campbell •Marin Speed Dating, 40s/50s, June 7, Tiburon •50 & Fabulous Mixer, 50+, June 25, San Francisco •Speed Dating, 30s/40s, June 28, Novato

When: Tuesday May 5 7:00pm

Where: Fifty Vara

1735 Noriega St Outer Sunset San Francisco CA

Admission: 45-55

WebSite: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Contact: Rich Gosse, rich@richgosse.com, 415-479-3800

Category: Singles 4 id: 16005

Artists of the African Diaspora Opening Reception Alameda Friday May 8 6:00pm       $(RSVP)

Artists of the African Diaspora Opening Reception

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12 Days 21 Hours 37 Minutes

Artists of the African Diaspora @ K Gallery/Rhythmix Cultural Works features artists from various backgrounds including Nigerian American Victoria Bankole, Trinidad native, Stacy Mootoo and Panama native, Xioneda Ruiz. This eclectic mix of diasporic cultures and techniques embodies the very essence of Art of the African Diaspora’s mission and program. In this satellite exhibit, a taste of various mediums and techniques can be experienced by 9 local artists: Eric Murphy (Curator), Victoria Bankole, Stacy Mootoo, Xioneda Ruiz, TheArthur Wright, Chamia LaRae, Malcolm Ryder, and Val Kai. Stacy Mootoo’s paper quilted sculptural work consists of very intricate single line by line multi-color paper cut motifs in the background forming the Pan African colors beyond iconic black figures like Malcolm X. TheArthur Wright presents an invented medium of bleach on black paper in pointillism style. Chamia LaRae and curator, Eric Murphy, present work in mixed media, Xioneida Ruiz offers beautiful paintings, and Victoria Bankole, Val Kai, and Malcolm Ryder contribute their expertise in photography.

When: Friday May 8 6:00pm

Where: Rhythmix Cultural Works

2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda CA

Admission: RSVP

WebSite: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/aotad-2026/

Contact: Rhythmix Cultural Works, info@rhythmix.org, 510.865.5060

Category: Art Exhibits 3 id: 16002