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Board Game Playtesting at Victory Point Cafe Berkeley - 1st Wednesdays

Board Game Playtesting at Victory Point Cafe Berkeley - 1st Wednesdays

Thu, Sep 3, 1:00 AM
From Golden Gate Gamemakers
4.8

Come to Victory Point Cafe in Berkeley to playtest some games in development! This event is twice a month, 1st Wednesdays and 3rd Mondays, and exists as two separate listings on our meetup. This is a relaxed chance to try new board / card / tabletop games, get feedback on your own prototypes, and learn about the game industry. Designers and interested players welcome, no experience needed. Please be courteous to other designers and stay to test their games if you are bringing your own prototype to be tested. Drop in and out any time and participate as much as you'd like, and just observing is fine too. RSVPing is appreciated but not required. Organizers: Glenn and Velgus * COST - Participants may pay the regular $12/person reserved gaming fee or waive it by buying at least two menu items from the cafe. Pay or start a tab at the front counter upon entering. * PARKING - Street meters should be free from 6pm onwards. There is free street parking on the street behind the venue and on surrounding streets during the day and evening. * BART - Downtown Berkeley BART station is a straight 8-minute walk away. [See GGG's full Code of Conduct here](https://goldengategamemakers.com/Code_Of_Conduct/). Up-to-date details and our many other events can be found at [meetup.com/playgoldengate](https://www.meetup.com/playgoldengate).

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Spiritual Support Group (In-Person)

Spiritual Support Group (In-Person)

Fri, Aug 28, 2:30 AM
From NAMISF Support Groups & Events
4.7

**In-person Spiritual Support Group:** An interfaith devotional and discussion group that seeks to identify, define and put into action specific virtues or spiritual attributes that can uplift us and help us to rise above the limitations and sufferings of mental illness and the daily challenges that we and our families experience. For invitation email and location please write to: pjevans02@gmail.com 2023: 4th Thursday for July: Kindness (2nd Thursday meeting canceled for July) 2nd Thursday of August: Service-oriented 4th Thursday of August: Reliability 2nd Thursday of September: Tactfulness 4th Thursday of September: Purposefulness 2nd Thursday of October: Courtesy 4th Thursday of October: Flexibility 2nd Thursday of November: Determination 4th Thursday of November: Gratitude 2nd Thursday of December: Generosity 4th Thursday of December: Idealism

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Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park - Free

Bollywood Nights at Salesforce Park - Free

Sat, Sep 5, 12:30 AM
From " ¡ ᗯᗩᑎTEᗪ TO ᗪO TᕼᗩT . . . ᒍᑌᔕT ᑎOT ᗩᒪOᑎE ! ! ! ℠ " Nor Cal
4.4

**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!**

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East Bay Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group Meetup

East Bay Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group Meetup

Wed, Aug 26, 1:30 AM
From The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group
4.9

**About us:** The Bay Area Chronic Pain & Illness Peer Support Group is a friendly, unstructured, in-person peer support group for anybody 18+ who lives with chronic pain, illness(es), invisible disabilities, and any type of mental health experiences. The group is a casual safe space to hang out, talk about our lives, share coping strategies, form friendships, create community, and get support. **Location:** 2727 California Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Look for a corner gallery in a residential neighborhood! **Accessibility Info:** * The meeting space is in a wheelchair accessible gallery. * There are bathrooms accessible via ramp within the gallery. * The lighting is relatively gentle, though of course feel free to bring hats, sunglasses to adjust! * Seating provided by the gallery are wooden, foldout chairs. If a metal foldout chair would be preferable, let me know, and I'll try to procure some! * Feel free to bring heating pads, yoga mats, cooling pads, to make yourself as comfortable as possible! \*\*\*Please refrain from wearing anything scented, including lotion, dry-cleaned clothes, etc. This is to ensure that the group is safe for people with chemical sensitivities.\*\*\* **Scheduling Info: While this group runs every other week, there are a few dates when the space will not be available. Those dates are: 4/7, 5/5, 6/2, and 11/3! To play it safe, check on the meetup page to be sure that we are meeting!** **COVID Safety:** * We are asking folks to mask! If you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Anna at herschlaga@gmail.com

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Showcase Showdown

Showcase Showdown

Sat, Aug 29, 2:00 AM
From Noisebridge Hackerspace
4.8

**WIKI:** https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Showcase_Showdown # Showcase Showdown 2nd & 4th Fridays Showcase Showdown is an indie game showcase and fighting game tourney featuring Smash Melee competition. * **WHEN: 2**nd and 4th Fridays at [Noisebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge "Noisebridge") at 7pm-12am. * **WHAT:** Play indie games showcases & competitive games like [Super Smash Brothers Melee](https://www.noisebridge.net/index.php?title=Super_Smash_Brothers_Melee&action=edit&redlink=1 "Super Smash Brothers Melee (page does not exist)"). * It is part of our [Fighting Game Fridays](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Category:Fighting_Game_Fridays "Category:Fighting Game Fridays") alternating with [School of Melee](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/School_of_Melee "School of Melee") 1st and 4th Fridays. * It started as Noisebridge's first [GDC](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/GDC "GDC") IndieSmash event in 2026. * **WHERE:** [Noisebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Noisebridge "Noisebridge") Hackerspace, [272](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/272 "272") Capp St. San Francisco, CA * **COST:** **FREE!** Noisebridge runs on donations and 24 hour access card memberships. # Indie Games Showcases * **GAMERS:** Do you want to see the next generation of games being showcased and playtested? * **DEVS"** Do you have a game in the works or released that you'd like to share? ## GAMERS COME PLAY THE NEXT WAVE We have a wide variety of exciting new games in development or recently released for you to try! * Meet the developers and share your playtesting feedback to help shape the future of gaming. ## DEVS COME SHOW YOUR HARD WORK We are seeking games to show so get in touch and show up with your games to share! * We can help you set up your demo station and promotional materials to help attendees play, wishlist, give feedback and buy your game. * Come to [Gamebridge](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Gamebridge "Gamebridge") Wednesdays and we'll set you up. * Introduce yourself on our [Discord](https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/Discord "Discord") #games channel and tell us about the game you want to showcase and what promo material and setup you plan to have. # Competitive Game Tournaments ## Smash Melee Tourney Smash Melee is our founding game tourney that we began with and will continue every event. ## Halo We are planning a Halo tourney soon with some folks volunteering to do that. ## Street Fighter & Marvel VS Capcom Street Fighter games are at the roots of the fighting game community and we play these games too. ## Soul Calibur A tale of souls and swords, the soul still burns from our days with the Dreamcast. * We would like to have a Soul Calibur 6 tournament soon. * We could play console Calibur games if we get the right set of consoles and discs or figure out how to get them. ## Aether A newer kind of fighting game. ## Skull Girls A really artistic and cool fighting game. ## Bring them blue sparks! Suggest a game Do you have a game you'd like to arrange to play at Showcase Showdown?

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Caminata y conversación en Español en Sequoia Bayview Trail. Only 20 spots

Caminata y conversación en Español en Sequoia Bayview Trail. Only 20 spots

Sun, Aug 30, 4:00 PM
From Meet Up En Español
4.9

Nivel de caminata- Moderado Distancia- 4.5Millas Elevación- 367 pies Vamos Domingo por la mañana a una caminata. Hagamos ejercicio disfrutando del paisaje y la naturaleza, y claro, mientras conversamos en Español. Esta caminata tomará alrededor de dos horas. Haremos pausas y siempre pendientes que todos los miembros del grupo mantengan tempo. Apúntate y ahí nos vemos! HIKE PARTICIPATION DISCLAIMER By attending or participating in this hike, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary and that hiking and outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to injury, illness, falls, weather conditions, wildlife encounters, animal attacks, theft, property damage, and other known or unforeseen hazards that may result in serious injury or death. By attending, you agree to assume full responsibility for your own safety, health, conduct, equipment, transportation, and personal belongings. You are solely responsible for determining whether you are physically and medically capable of participating. To the fullest extent permitted by California law, participants release and hold harmless the organizer, group, hosts, leaders, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for claims, injuries, losses, damages, or expenses arising from participation in this event, including those resulting from ordinary negligence. If you do not agree to these terms, do not attend or participate in this event. DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD PARA PARTICIPANTES DE LA CAMINATA Al asistir o participar en esta caminata, reconoces que tu participación es voluntaria y que las caminatas y actividades al aire libre conllevan riesgos inherentes, incluidos, entre otros, lesiones, enfermedades, caídas, condiciones climáticas adversas, encuentros con la vida silvestre, ataques de animales, robo, daños a la propiedad y otros peligros conocidos o imprevistos que podrían resultar en lesiones graves o incluso la muerte. Al asistir, aceptas asumir plena responsabilidad por tu propia seguridad, salud, conducta, equipo, transporte y pertenencias personales. Eres el único responsable de determinar si cuentas con la capacidad física y médica necesaria para participar. En la máxima medida permitida por las leyes del Estado de California y demás leyes aplicables, los participantes liberan y eximen de responsabilidad al organizador, al grupo, a los anfitriones, líderes, voluntarios y afiliados por cualquier reclamación, lesión, pérdida, daño o gasto que surja de la participación en este evento, incluidos aquellos derivados de negligencia ordinaria. Si no estás de acuerdo con estos términos, no asistas ni participes en este evento.

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform that connects esports enthusiasts through local groups and events, enabling people in San Francisco to discover communities and activities centered around gaming interests.

You can explore esports events in San Francisco by using the search function on Meetup, entering your location and interests to discover nearby activities and groups.

Esports meetups attract a range of participants from casual gamers to professional enthusiasts, all keen to share their passion for gaming and connect with like-minded individuals.

Yes, many esports groups in San Francisco welcome beginners, offering events where newcomers can learn and engage with more experienced players.

Absolutely! You can RSVP to as many esports events as you like, allowing you to explore different gaming experiences and expand your esports network.

This depends on the specific event. Some meetups may provide equipment, while others might require participants to bring their own gear. Check event details for guidance.

Many esports groups on Meetup are free to join, though some may have event-specific costs. Always check group details to understand any fees involved.

Certainly! You can start your own esports group on Meetup to host gaming events and connect with other enthusiasts in your area.

Meetup is inclusive of various esports games, though availability of specific game-related events will depend on the existing community interests in San Francisco.

Esports meetups can offer opportunities for professional networking by connecting you with others in the industry and being a part of discussions on gaming developments.

Simply navigate to the event page on Meetup and click 'RSVP' to confirm your attendance, making sure you're set to join the gaming fun.

Meetup provides opportunities for practice and community support, but specific skill improvement is dependent on personal effort and participation.

Yes, some esports events may be held online, depending on the preferences and arrangements made by the event’s organizers.

Meetup primarily promotes group activities, so while you can find group coaching options, one-on-one coaching opportunities might be less common.

While Meetup hosts diverse gaming communities, the availability of groups for specific esports titles may vary based on local interest and organizer presence.