About us
Are you new to the Bay Area? Do you want to make new friends? Do you want to go hiking but don't want to do it by yourself? Are you curious about the breweries?
This group is for anyone interested in socializing and staying active in a relaxed and welcoming environment. We enjoy meeting new people so feel free to check out our events! Come say hi and see where that takes you :)
IMPORTANT RULES:
- Please RSVP before showing up and update it accordingly if you can no longer make it to the event.
- Please be respectful. We do not tolerate offensive behavior and ban people who harass other members of the group.
- The organizers are not responsible for any injuries or damage that may happen to you while attending any of our events, especially when doing anything outdoors such as hiking. You are responsible for your own safety at all times.
Welcome to the group and we look forward to meeting you in person!
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SPECIAL EVENT; Free 1st Friday Jazz - All Ages & Family Friendly.
San José Museum of Art; First Friday Jazz Jam, 110 South Market Street, San José, CA, USWELCOME members of Bay Area Active & Social - 20's, 30's, & 40's & your Guests!
We are so glad you found us!SPECIAL EVENT; Free South 1st Fridays Jazz
Members & Their Guests are Welcomed
WHEN: Friday, August 7, 2026. The start time is 6:00 pm
please come if you are late, take your time, we look forward to seeing you arrive safely more than timely.This is a cross-promotional event, so there are more people attending from other MeetUp Groups.
Posted by: Women's Bold Bonds; The Inclusive Vibe Collective for: Bay Area Active & Social - 20's, 30's, & 40'sAdd your Neighbors, Family & Friends to your Guest count when making your RSVP. This is special event where families, friends, neighbors of all ages are welcomed.
ASAP Reserve your FREE TICKET at San Jose Museum of Art
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QUICK LOOK:
Enjoy a free evening of jazz, art, and community at the San José Museum of Art during South First Fridays! There is a Café to grab a beverage or food, so please bring CASH for any FOOD or BEVERAGE purchases (see more below). This does have a portion in the latter half that is an OPEN JAZZ JAM, all who wish can sign up to participate. This special all-ages event welcomes our members along with their family and friends. Reserve your free museum ticket, explore the exhibits, enjoy live jazz, and connect in a warm, welcoming atmosphere._______________________________
IT'S IN THE DETAILS
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WHAT TO BRING:
Cash for the food and beverage options at the Museum Café._______________________________
THE MUSEUM CAFÉ:
The Museum Café can be found under El Cafecito presented by Mezcal Restaurant.BE AWARE:
- No outside food or beverages allowed.
- No admission ticket required to visit the CaféWHAT TO EXPECT:
- Cash Bar
- Late night bites
- Specials for 1st Fridays
- Indoor-Outdoor seating
- Order food to go
- Free Wi-Fi
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WHO'S COMING:
FAMILY and FRIENDS as GUESTS.
This is a Special Event in which others may be added as Guests to your member RSVP.OPEN JAZZ JAM:
For those who so choose, this is a participatory event. Those who sing Jazz or have talent as a Jazz instrumentalist, please bring what ya got & sign up upon arrival. Come as you are! All are welcome._______________________________
WHERE:
This event takes place at the San José Museum of Art. Admission is free during South First Fridays ArtWalk SJ, when galleries & museums stay open late with specific art exhibits & special events. As you drive and park, please do not rush, take it easy, travel safe, we will be happy to see you upon arrival. This is an open-house style event, feel free to arrive when you can.FIND US:
When you enter the location, look for our Name Tags labeled "The Inclusive Vibe Collective" and the Table Cards (if there is space for them) labeled with the group posting: "Women's Bold Bonds: The Inclusive Vibe Collective".PARKING:
Please double check the parking websites: Park San Jose, Plan Your Visit with SJ Museum of Art, or South First Fridays .There is free street parking after 6:00 pm.
Free 90 min. parking in city garages South 3rd and San Carlos Streets
Free parking in the city garage at South 2nd and San Carlos Streets._______________________________
EVENT REMINDERS:
Meetup will always send reminders before the event._______________________________
CAN'T MAKE IT?
If you RSVP & can not attend for any reason, please move your reservation to "not going" asap, or kindly message me if you find yourself in a bind and are unable to change your attendance before the meeting. I understand that life happens sometimes._______________________________
Share the experience of connection, sharing, and being moved by the power of community through whimsical activities, deep conversation, volunteering, engagement in the arts, and you.
"Come as You Are & Just Join US!"
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Discover SF -- Filipino Pistahan Parade and Festival
Paris Cafe, 142 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA, USWhatsApp:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KlPsRQKqfsGJSU1o9vMCxy33rd Pistahan Parade & Festival
https://www.pistahan.net/Most people watch a parade from one spot on the curb. We're doing it the better way: walking with it.
Pistahan is the largest Filipino parade on the West Coast — floats, dance troupes, drumlines, and marchers in full color, rolling down Market Street from Civic Center to Yerba Buena Gardens, where a two-day festival with eight cultural pavilions is waiting. Our plan: meet for coffee, catch the parade lineup at its most photogenic, then walk the whole route alongside the parade — music the entire mile — and arrive at the festival together, right as it opens up.
Come solo — most of us do. You'll have company from the first handshake.## The Plan — Saturday, August 8
10:00 — The Meet. Paris Cafe, 142 McAllister St — a spacious, welcoming cafe two blocks from the parade start. Coffee, pastries, hellos, meet your walking crew. We roll at 10:40 sharp.
10:45 — The Lineup. Two blocks and we're at Civic Center Plaza as the parade assembles — honestly one of the best parts: floats up close, performers warming up, everyone in costume and in a great mood. Group photo here.
11:00 — The Parade Walk. The parade steps off and so do we — down Market Street on the sidewalk, keeping pace with the floats. About a mile of music, dance, and color. We mix up the walking pairs along the way so you meet more than one person.
12:15 — The Festival. We arrive at Yerba Buena Gardens with the parade itself. First stop: the Filipino food court — lunch together is the plan, and it's some of the best festival food in the city. Then we hit two of the eight pavilions (our members who know Pistahan best are picking which ones).
1:30 — Friend Circle. We gather on the Great Lawn for our signature close — the part where the faces you've been walking with become names you'll remember, and weekend plans get made.
~2:00 — Release. Stay and enjoy the festival as long as you like — some of us usually keep exploring together, and there's talk of a halo-halo dessert run.
Flat, easy walking — about 1.5 miles total. The parade sets the pace.## Three Ways to Join
- Full Road — 10:00 at The Grove. Coffee, lineup, parade walk, festival, Friend Circle.
- Parade Gate — meet us at Civic Center Plaza by 10:50 (look for our group near the plaza's Market Street corner — someone will be watching for you).
- Festival Gate — join us at Yerba Buena Gardens at 12:15 for lunch, pavilions, and the Friend Circle.
First time with us? Perfect event for it — the parade does half the conversation work for you.
## Getting There
- BART / Muni: Civic Center Station — Paris Cafe is a 3-minute walk from the station (exit toward McAllister St).
- Caltrain from the South Bay: Take a train arriving SF by ~9:30, then Muni or a 15-minute walk. Ask in the comments — a group of us usually rides up together.
- Festival end point (Yerba Buena Gardens) is 1 block from Powell Station for an easy trip home.
## Bring
- Comfortable shoes and a water bottle
- Sun layer or hat — Market Street at noon in August
- Lunch appetite and a few dollars for the food court
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## Who We Are
We're the crew behind festival outings at the Chinese New Year Parade, Cheery Blossom, SF Pride, the North Beach Festival, and the Fillmore Jazz Festival, plus festivals and outdoor group volunteering in the South Bay. We turn the Bay Area's best community events into the easiest place to meet people: show up solo, walk with a crew, leave with friends and weekend plans.
Want to try hosting? Our Co-hosting with TownFlame program lets you guest host an event with full support from our team — ask any of us at the Friend Circle.Join TownFlame, Make Life Happen.
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Liability Waiver: Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.By attending, participants acknowledge that photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken during events, and grant TownFlame the right to use such media for promotional and marketing purposes, in any format or platform, without further consent or compensation.
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