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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

Bollywood Nights - Salesforce Park - Free

**Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park 🎉** Join Rang De Bollywood for some high-energy, outdoor, bollywood fun! This event is sure to leave you feeling loved, lighter, and delighted in excitement after every session. 🌈 Open to all ages, all levels, all backgrounds. ✨ Come casual or dressed, no pressure! 🎁 Free to attend – just bring your joy, your people, and your dancing feet! 🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️Register for free so we can prepare at rang.eventbrite.com 🕔 5:30 – 7:00 PM – we’ll start with a beginner friendly dance lesson, followed by an open dance party! 💫 This is a repeating event, happening every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, May through October and you can register for as many dates as you like. Register now: [rang.eventbrite.com](http://rang.eventbrite.com) **About Rang De Bollywood** Hailing from the dream dance city of Mumbai and Amritsar, which is also home to Bollywood and Holy Vibes, our energetic, charismatic, and fun dance instructors-performers-entertainers, Manpreet (Certified in Indian Folk by India's Best and also an author) and Amit (percussionist, actor, dancer), have spread Indian dance music and moves across the length and breadth of India, USA, and Europe. Their recent performances were at National Center of Performing Arts in Mumbai and Herbst Theater in San Francisco. **Important Notes:** * Enter through transit center building and take the elevator to rooftop. We will be close to the elevator. * No solicitors allowed. * Classes might be video taped for marketing purposes. * All choreographies are Copyrighted and Original Works of Manpreet Komal/Rang De Bollywood. *"I recently had the pleasure of attending Manpreet’s Bollywood dance class, and I must say, it was an absolute blast! Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, this class caters to everyone's skill level. The highlight of the class was undoubtedly her teaching style. With a knack for breaking down complex steps into manageable chunks, even the most intricate routines felt attainable. The pacing was just right, ensuring that beginners didn't feel overwhelmed while keeping experts engaged. Highly recommend!" — Kavneet Bindra* **We can't wait to dance together, see you soon!**

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!

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/).

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.