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Relationship Compatibility Astrology Workshop

**Relationship Compatibility Astrology Workshop** **Monday\, January 19th \| 6:00 PM** **With Valentine’s Day around the corner—and so many people navigating breakups, confusion, and mixed signals—this workshop is here to bring clarity, empowerment, and truth through astrology.** **I’m bringing back my Relationship Compatibility Workshop to help you understand how to *stop wasting time* in love by learning what your birth chart actually needs in partnership.** **In this workshop, you’ll learn:** **• How to read compatibility through synastry** **• Which aspects create long-term harmony vs. emotional friction** **• The non-negotiable deal breakers in relationships (and why attraction alone isn’t enough)** **• How your chart shows patterns around love, attachment, and repeating relationship themes** **• What to look for *before* you emotionally invest** **This is perfect if you are:** **• Recently single or healing from a breakup** **• Dating and wanting to be more intentional** **• In a relationship and seeking deeper understanding** **• Curious about astrology and ready to apply it to real life love situations** **You’ll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately—no more guessing, over-giving, or ignoring red flags that were written in the chart all along.** ✨ **Snacks and beverages will be provided.** ✨ **Bring your birth data if you have it (date, time, place).** **Space is limited—this workshop always fills up.** **#astrology #workshop #relationshipcompatibility #lovecompatibilityastrology #learnastrology**

The Future of Technical Documentation

Write the Docs Bay Area is looking for two additional speakers to join an evening exploring The Future of Technical Documentation. We're seeking practical 20-minute talks that share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and actionable ideas for today's documentation professionals. **Suggested topics include:** * AI and agent-ready documentation * Docs-as-Code * API documentation * Developer experience (DX) * Information architecture * Content strategy * Localization and versioning * Documentation automation * Search, analytics, and knowledge management ### **Confirmed Speaker** Doug Purcell Creating Agent-Ready Documentation *A practical guide to building documentation for both human readers and AI agents, covering scalable information architecture, versioning, localization, and other best practices for modern documentation.* Interested in speaking? We'd love to hear your idea.

Spiritualism and its Evidential Theologies

The Art of Light Writing Photography

Learn long exposure photography and be spontaneous, adventurous and creative while making fun sporadic colorful shapes with flashlights beaming into a dimly lighted room at the library. No experience is required. Just bring your camera and imagination! **This program takes place in the Latino Meeting Rooms on the Lower Level of the Main Library (100 Larkin St)** Presented by DJ Lamont from [Fingersnaps Media Arts](https://www.fingersnaps.net/).

Blood on the Clocktower in Mission Bay!

Our next Genentech Hall event will be on **Saturday** July 25th! We usually have 2-3 games going on, there will always be a circle for any newcomers! We expect about 30-40 people to RSVP on Discord. Let us know if there is any particular script you want to play or if you want to storytell! **Please review and be familiar with our [best practices](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15WL2Da0003h5V-5p_JRNxjJ_gLsl2KKFzkfxyNM7K6E/edit?usp=sharing).** Call 510-457-1355 or ping Felicia (@crimson_flowers), Lily (@lilyblep) or Jim/ddz (@ddz7137) on Discord in the event thread if you need to get in or are lost. Make sure to have us added as friends as we don't get notifications for friend requests. A lot of people arrive between 11:00-11:30. Please come to the side entrance (not the main entrance) when you search for 1705 Owens St on Google Maps. You need badge access to enter so contact us to get inside. See [these images](https://imgur.com/a/roVuZ3S) for entrance location and parking details. There will be snacks and drinks and feel free to order food. The area has free and paid parking. Free parking is around a 5 min walk from Genentech Hall (near Mississippi and 17th). Join the [California Clocktower discord](https://discord.gg/ACwrXxtWyY) for more events!

AI "Agents". — Power Walk

A Power Walk is the easiest way to meet people in your space and get 6,000 steps in at the same time. Build real in-person connections without wasting time. Important: This is a walking and talking event where the group keeps moving. The host will not be on the phone to coordinate with latecomers. The event starts sharp. No waiting. Arrive 10 minutes early. Get on the host's list https://www.staaake.in/staaake Vote & suggest the event title, date, time and location: https://powerwalkmeets.com/cri3343

🍜 Japantown Summer Street Festival 🎌

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/9Jqq2sfUomoA8qR70E3a **Early Bird Discounts \| More $ Later** \*\*🍜 Don’t forget to download the **Gist IRL App** and register within the app to attend! Meetup alone does not secure your spot! [https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/9Jqq2sfUomoA8qR70E3a](https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/9Jqq2sfUomoA8qR70E3a) 🇯🇵\*\* Come experience one of the Bay Area's most vibrant cultural celebrations—with a built-in crew of new friends! Let's dive into the vibrant energy of the Japantown summer street festival as massive taiko drums echo through the plaza. Join us for an afternoon of incredible Japanese street food, live music, cultural performances, artisan vendors, and meaningful new connections. We'll start with an hour of fun, app-guided 1:1 conversations designed to help you meet fellow locals who love exploring new events, food, and culture. The Gist IRL app handles all the matching, so you can simply relax, be yourself, and enjoy the conversations. You’ll reconnect with your favorite matches and head into the Bazaar together to grab traditional Japanese food and maybe even join in on some Bon Odori dancing! By the time you step into the festival, you'll already have a crew to share the bites, beats, and discoveries with! The Plan: 🕛 **12:00 PM – Check-In** Set up your quick profile on the app. 💬 **12:05 PM – 1:00 PM \| One\-on\-One Conversations** Meet fellow locals who share your love of food, culture, and community. 🍣 **1:00 PM\+ \| Explore the Bazaar Together** Form groups of 4–6 and experience the festival together! Skip the awkward small talk and turn new connections into shared experiences. And if you hit it off with someone, you can easily stay connected through the app—no phone number exchange required. Whether you're a foodie, love exploring local events, or simply want to meet like-minded people in a fun, low-pressure setting, this experience is for you! **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/9Jqq2sfUomoA8qR70E3a **Early Bird Discounts \| More $ Later**

Bollywood Festive Nights at Union Square

Join us for an unforgettable **Bollywood Night** in the heart of San Francisco at Union Square – rhythm, fun, community. **5:00 – 6:00 PM** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **6:00 – 7:00 PM** – *30 minute Bollywood* *Dance Lesson* + *Party* — we’ll teach you the steps, the flair, and the fun; then we dance it out together! **7:00 – 8:00 PM** – *Dance Party* — We turn up the music and light up the floor with a 1-hour open dance party. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! Bring your friends, learn some moves, find your groove, find your friends, be a part of a magical community once a month at Union Square. Previous class in 2025 summary joy v[ideo: ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHSENixJaVA&list=RDnHSENixJaVA&start_radio=1) Free class every month on 4th Friday of the Month except in August it will be on August 14th Classes go till end of September Park in garage, Uber over, or take Powell exit on Bart Do come say hello to us so we can welcome you in our La Dolce Vita :)

Potluck Picnic with New Friends at Dolo

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/zeeGM73lIvQSRq1DaT8f **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Spend an hour talking with new friends in quick one-on-one rounds and meet wonderful new people in the city! Bring your best food (or buy it from Whole foods/ or DoorDash it) and by the time the picnic blankets are spread out, you've already found a fun crew to share snacks with. Maybe this becomes your regular picnic squad. Maybe it's just a great evening you'll remember. Either way, you're rolling with a crew. Agenda 2:00PM - Check-In Follow the link to complete a quick profile setup on your phone. 2:05PM - 3:25PM - One-on-One Rounds Our app pairs you for 1-1 speed friending conversations. Find out who shares your love for sunny afternoons, outdoor vibes, and the best park snacks. 3:25PM+ - Form Groups & find a sunny spot on the grass and start the picnic Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and find a sunny spot on the grass and start the picnic. Your group leaves together - tonight. Want to stay in touch with someone? Use the app - it lets you connect without ever sharing your phone number. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/zeeGM73lIvQSRq1DaT8f **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

We Have Moved To Mighty Networks - Come See All The Events

If you have not already done so I'd like to invite you to our New Space on Mighty Networks: \*\*\*Register with this link: [https://community.fff50.org](https://community.fff50.org/share/n3G3FpT_LWxPEkky?utm_source=manual)\*\*\* You automatically all join the National so please in addition be sure to select your chapter to join: San Francisco Bay Area. And be sure to look on the left side for the "Clubs" where you will see "Literary Ladies" "The Garden Girls" and other clubs of interest. Join as many as you like. Don't worry about getting inundated with emails...In "Notifications" select "Daily Digest" and you will only get one email a day summarizing everything new. It's great...I really love that feature. And another great feature on this new site besides having "FEEDS" & CHATS" you can find other ladies in your area by having your city location in the profile. Please feel free to reach out to me for any help or assistance.

BINGO Online (Win Prizes!)

**\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET At** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13559#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13559#tix) (Multiple Meetup groups are co-organizing so the RSVP's shown are just a very small portion attending. We'll have at least 20 registered.) Our last online Bingo Night Party was such a BIG hit, we're doing it again! Do you like to play BINGO or want to just do something different?! Then you will LOVE this event! Here is your opportunity to have some fun playing our Live "Bingo" game. You will also get to socialize and make other friends from the comfort of your home. Prizes included Amazon gift cards, free future events and more! This completely online event will be LIVE and you will be able to see and hear the other participants while playing. You will either need to print or draw out your bingo cards. We will email you with how to get it after registering. You can have more than 1 person on your team as long as they're from your house and use same device. Friends/family around the country can also play. They would just need to also register for a ticket. This event will be held on Zoom which you would access through your computer/webcam, or via your phone/tablet. On day of the event, you will get a secured Zoom link and link to print out Bingo cards. \*RSVPS ON HERE ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF ACTUAL ATTENDANCE as this is a multi group event. Cost: $15-$20 depending on how early you register. **\*TO ATTEND GET TICKET AT -** [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13559#tix](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13559#tix)