Community gatherings and hands-on events in the Bay Area

Advanced Tractor Skills Workshop Oct 23–24

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeUniversity / College

Oct 23–24 Fri, Oct 23 ·UCSC Farm ·Santa Cruz ·$550

A 2-day hands-on workshop for farmers with 2–4 years of tractor operating experience. Participants learn to operate tractors more efficiently and safely, covering tractor setup, implement attachment, equipment calibration, field operation, and maintenance. The program emphasizes real field demonstrations and practical problem-solving based on everyday farming situations. By the end, participants should operate tractors more efficiently, make better field decisions, and maximize machinery performance. Cost includes food, overnight accommodation in tent cabins, and parking; scholarships available.

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Hack for Social Impact 2026 Oct 24–25

Civics & PowerCommunity & Practice Conference / SymposiumWorkshop / Practice Free

Oct 24–25 Sat, Oct 24 ·9:00 am ·1885 Mission St ·San Francisco

A weekend hackathon tackling real-world challenges in climate, mental health, justice reform, and art & design in partnership with the UN Convention to Combat Desertification and four Bay Area nonprofits. Developers and non-technical innovators form teams to build solutions including a satellite-based land-planning game for community engagement, mental health support tools for formerly incarcerated people, impact-tracking systems for rehabilitation programs, and scalable design-justice practices. Past winners have presented at UN conferences and launched YC-backed startups. $5,000 in total prizes. Hosted by Value Economy Network.

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Primal Gestures: An Experiential Day of Movement with Liz Koch

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sat, Oct 24 ·10:00 am ·The Berkeley Alembic ·Berkeley

A full-day experiential workshop with Liz Koch exploring primal gestures and spinal awareness through movement practice. Drawing on embryological and somatic paradigms, participants will engage in 6 hours of guided movement (10am–1pm and 2–4pm, with a one-hour lunch break) designed to stimulate neuroplasticity, reduce stress, and awaken creativity. Koch, an internationally recognized somatic educator and author with 45+ years of expertise in psoas and core awareness, frames the spine as the nexus of embodied being and explores how micro-undulations and spirals in tissue reflect planetary rhythms. A Friday evening lecture by Koch is available as a separate ticketed event.

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Community Arts Engagements

Community & PracticeCulture & Humanities Workshop / PracticeMuseum

Sat, Oct 24 ·11:00 am ·California Academy of Sciences ·San Francisco

Two hands-on artmaking workshops led by Osher Fellows in the East Garden. 'Marigold and Frames: Make a Frame, Hold a Memory' with Dev Heyrana explores memory and craft, while 'Día de los Muertos: Claude Forever' with Josué Rojas engages the Day of the Dead tradition. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.

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Build an LED Art Panel!

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sat, Oct 24 ·11:00 am ·tiat ·San Francisco ·$200

Build and take home a custom LED art panel in this hands-on workshop inspired by San Francisco artist Jim Campbell's work. Learn soldering, microcontroller programming with the ESP32, and upload your own images, GIFs, and light patterns to a 32x32 LED matrix display. No experience needed. All proceeds support TIAT's ongoing workshops and teaching community.

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Día de los Muertos Celebration

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice MuseumLecture / ForumWorkshop / Practice Free

Sat, Oct 24 ·12:00 pm ·Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History ·Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History hosts an annual Día de los Muertos Celebration honoring Latino cultural heritage. The day features musical and dance performances by Senderos, hands-on activities, live music, and community-created altares (ofrendas). Attendees can explore the museum's installations and learn about the holiday's significance from community partners and Senderos leaders, hearing stories of how Día de los Muertos is celebrated locally.

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SF Bay Area Tatreez Circle

Community & Practice Salon

Sat, Oct 24 ·1:00 pm ·Medicine for Nightmares ·San Francisco

A tatreez circle — a gathering of Palestinian embroidery artists stitching together while sharing stories and learning from each other. Tatreez is the centuries-old art of Palestinian hand embroidery, historically stitched onto thobes to represent social status, village identity, and individuality, and practiced today as cultural preservation and resistance. All experience levels welcome; bring your own projects and supplies. Open to Palestinians and non-Palestinians who share a love of tatreez.

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The Buzz About Pollinators

Science & TechCommunity & Practice Lecture / ForumLibrary Free

Sat, Oct 24 ·1:00 pm ·Mill Valley Public Library ·Mill Valley

Learn about the diversity of pollinators in the Bay Area and how native plants and gardening practices can support them. Margaret Flaherty, a California Native Plant Society member and certified California Naturalist, draws on her experience volunteering at Native Here Nursery and leading ecological restoration projects in the Berkeley hills. She brings practical knowledge from her recent Ecological Restoration Field class and her work teaching plant biology to local students.

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Child Studies Legislative Summit

Civics & PowerCommunity & Practice Conference / SymposiumWorkshop / Practice Free

Sat, Oct 24 ·2:00 pm ·Santa Clara University ·Santa Clara

An interactive afternoon summit centered on youth voice and civic engagement for children and families. Participants will engage with hands-on stations in art, music, writing, and voting, with inspiring youth speakers, movement breaks, and a quiet room for reading and regrouping. Hosted at Santa Clara University.

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Adult Arts & Crafts: Visible Mending

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary Free

Sat, Oct 24 ·3:00 pm ·Mill Valley Public Library ·Mill Valley

A hands-on workshop at Mill Valley Public Library where adults learn needle felting techniques for mending knitwear. Bring a worn hat or sweater, or practice on provided scraps. Limited registration required.

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Lit Crawl: So You Think You Can('t) Translate—Youth Edition!

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sat, Oct 24 ·6:30 pm ·826 Valencia ·San Francisco

A hands-on poetry translation workshop where participants aged 12–18 (all ages welcome) unlock creativity by translating poems from around the world. Guided by 2025–2027 Poetry Inside Out Teaching Fellows and local translators, attendees work with glossaries and collaborate to dismantle and reassemble poems in new languages. No prior poetry or language skills required. The workshop celebrates translation's multiple possibilities, encouraging participants to share and defend their language choices, followed by spontaneous performance by youth writers.

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Make & Take Dried Floral Pumpkin Workshop

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeUniversity / College

Sun, Oct 25 ·12:00 pm ·Hay Barn ·Santa Cruz ·$60

Learn to create a dried floral and succulent pumpkin centerpiece in this hands-on workshop led by instructor Amber Pearsall. You'll work with a selection of dried and fresh materials—some grown at the UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden—to design your own artistic creation, guided by examples and encouragement to develop your personal style. The finished pumpkin will last well into the new year with proper care.

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Fall Open House @ Headlands Center for the Arts

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice SocialMuseum

Sun, Oct 25 ·12:00 pm ·Headlands Center for the Arts ·Sausalito

An open house at the Headlands Center for the Arts' Marin County campus offering a seasonal chance to visit artist studios, meet residents and fellows, view works in progress, and attend screenings, performances, and readings. Tour the various buildings, see current installations in the Project Space, and enjoy lunch at the Mess Hall. Limited parking; carpooling and biking encouraged.

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Special Guest Gallery Chat with Traditional Medicine Practitioner Batul True Heart

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice Lecture / ForumMuseum

Sun, Oct 25 ·1:00 pm ·Oakland Museum of California ·Oakland ·$10

A 30-minute gallery talk with Batul True Heart, a 2Spirit Yaqui-Chicane and Panamanian death and grief worker, herbal medicine maker, and emotional release specialist. Batul will share their personal experience practicing traditional medicine during times of mourning, discussing the path to earth-based ancestral medicine, Indigenous perspectives on emotion, and practical ways to connect with feelings, the earth, and natural elements. As part of OMCA's Día de los Muertos Community Celebration, they will introduce cempoalxóchitl (marigold) and how to work with it during grief. Batul co-creates Floripondio End of Life Planning and Services and produces Maaso Medicina: Flower Medicine for Ancestral, Generational, and Personal Pain.

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Rite Life – A Writing Group Amongst the Dead

Community & PracticeCulture & Humanities Workshop / PracticeMuseum Free

Sun, Oct 25 ·1:00 pm ·Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History ·Santa Cruz

Rite Life is a workshop blending automatic writing with ancestor veneration practices, designed to confront difficult emotions and celebrate what sustains us. Facilitated by Gabe alongside local writers and spiritual practitioners, the workshop carries forward the vision of poet and spiritual teacher Honeysun, who conceived it in 2016. Participants of all ages engage in guided writing and reflective practice in the museum's cemetery setting. All ages welcome.

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Jungian Dreamwork: Uncovering the Symbols of the Psyche with Alyssa Polizzi

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sun, Oct 25 ·1:00 pm ·The Berkeley Alembic ·Berkeley

A workshop on Jungian dreamwork exploring how dreams provide access to the unconscious and support psychological growth and individuation. Alyssa Polizzi, a Jungian scholar and founder of The Artemisian educational platform, guides participants through the foundations of dream interpretation, common archetypal motifs, and a practical four-step method for analyzing dream symbols. Attendees are invited to bring a dream or striking dream image to explore in class.

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Shape Your Shabbat: Candlesticks Ceramic Workshop

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sun, Oct 25 ·3:00 pm ·Jewish Community Center of San Francisco ·San Francisco ·$39.8–$78.11

A hands-on ceramics workshop where participants hand-build a personalized set of Shabbat candlesticks. Learn fundamentals of hand-building, shape and refine your pieces, choose from three glaze options, and the venue will fire them for pickup later in the week. No prior ceramics experience needed; ages 14 and up welcome.

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Getting Started on Your Mac with Jon Hartman

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary Free

Mon, Oct 26 ·12:30 pm ·Mill Valley Public Library ·Mill Valley

A hands-on introductory workshop on Mac computers and Apple services, led by Jon Hartman of Option-Click Consulting. Part of a series covering Macs, iPhones, and Apple ecosystem basics for beginners.

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Plant Keying Workshop at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Science & TechCommunity & Practice Workshop / PracticeUniversity / College Free

Mon, Oct 26 ·5:30 pm ·Arboretum ·Santa Cruz

Learn plant terminology and identification techniques in a hands-on, informal workshop led by Lucy Ferneyhough, assistant director of the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Participants are encouraged to bring plants to examine together and suggest topics for future sessions. Sessions held the 4th Monday of each month, 5:30–7:30pm at the Horticulture 2 meeting hall.

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Connected Neighbors Lab

Community & Practice Salon Free

Mon, Oct 26 ·7:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco

A gathering for people who want to build deeper connection with their neighbors. Share what drew you to your block, exchange experiments in neighbor-building (wins and failures alike), and leave with one small idea to try on your own street — a dinner, a ritual, a shared project. Inspired by Mitra Martin's research on neighborhoods as designed 'containers' where lasting community emerges through tiny, repeated instances. If there's energy, this becomes a recurring circle documenting what actually works.

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Stagebridge Presents: Tell Your Story!

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary

Tue, Oct 27 ·6:00 pm ·Oakland Public Library — Montclair Branch ·Oakland

A 3-part prompt-based storytelling workshop for adults and older adults led by Stagebridge, the nation's oldest performing arts organization for seniors. Participants can join a single session, multiple classes, or the entire series. Registration required by calling Montclair Branch at (510) 482-7810.

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Who Is Singing? Embody and Celebrate the Cosmic Nature of Sound: Improvise Icaros, Ragas, and Medicine Melodies with Silvia Nakkach

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Tue, Oct 27 ·6:15 pm ·The Berkeley Alembic ·Berkeley

A four-session immersive workshop with Silvia Nakkach, Grammy-nominated composer and sound shaman, exploring sound as a living cosmic force. Participants will learn to improvise medicine melodies—spontaneous transmissions from nature and the spirit world—drawing on practices from Peruvian Amazon icaros, Afro-Brazilian invocations, Indian ragas, and healing invocations. The workshop cultivates deep listening, tonal centering, and vocal freedom as forms of spiritual attunement and musical divination. No singing experience required; open to anyone willing to listen, feel, and explore the sacred intelligence of the voice.

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Women's Somatic Practice Lab: rewiring old patterns in love & connection

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Tue, Oct 27 ·7:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco ·$20

A monthly somatic practice lab led by ICF-certified coach Annalisa Jackson for women working on how they show up in romantic connection. Through embodied practices, reflection, and small-group sharing, participants learn to rewire reactive patterns in love and connection — moving from intellectual understanding of attachment styles to felt, nervous-system-based change. This month's focus: finding groundedness when uncertainty activates your body in romantic situations. No prior experience needed; each session stands alone.

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Halloween Printing Party and Pop-Up Exhibition in Special Collections and Archives

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeUniversity / College Free

Wed, Oct 28 ·11:30 am ·McHenry Library ·Santa Cruz

A hands-on printing workshop celebrating Halloween at UC Santa Cruz's Special Collections and Archives. Attendees can print their own designs on the BookBeetle, a replica Gutenberg-era common press, while exploring a curated display of Halloween-themed archival materials including movable books and historical documents. Open to all.

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Dia De Los Muertos - Ecuadorian Traditions & Treats

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary Free

Wed, Oct 28 ·3:30 pm ·Mill Valley Public Library ·Mill Valley

Celebrate Día de los Muertos through Ecuadorian traditions with Chef Pastora. Learn about and taste colada morada, a traditional drink prepared for this season, as the chef explains its ingredients, preparation, and cultural significance. Participate in an interactive activity decorating guaguas de pan, the sweet bread traditionally enjoyed alongside the drink. A hands-on, family-friendly program blending food education with cultural celebration.

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The World Cafe: Food, Tea, and Conversations that Matter

Civics & PowerCommunity & Practice SalonUniversity / College Free

Wed, Oct 28 ·5:00 pm ·Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall ·Santa Cruz

A recurring conversation series hosted by UC Santa Cruz's Right Livelihood Center, held every other Wednesday evenings in the dining hall. Each session frames a different theme — from personal meaning-making to activism, mental health, and immigration justice — and invites students across all majors and colleges to gather over food and tea for facilitated dialogue on questions that matter. The structured salon format prioritizes student voice and collective thinking about social change.

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In-Person Lab — Microfluidic Cell-Free Manufacturing

Science & TechCommunity & Practice Workshop / Practice

Wed, Oct 28 ·6:00 pm ·Frontier Tower ·San Francisco ·$75

A hands-on workshop in microfluidic cell-free manufacturing—a technique for producing proteins and biologics outside living cells. Participants will work with microfluidic systems to understand the principles and applications of cell-free protein synthesis, a growing field in synthetic biology and biotech manufacturing.

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Somatic Healing Workshop: Get Out of Your Head & Into Your Body

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Thu, Oct 29 ·5:30 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco ·$20

A somatic healing workshop led by certified coach Anna Bolender using guided grounding exercises, breathwork, body awareness practices, and gentle movement to help participants shift out of overthinking and reconnect with their body's wisdom. The session explores how stress and survival patterns keep us stuck in our heads, the connection between body and intuition, and provides practical tools for managing overwhelm and building self-trust through nervous system regulation techniques.

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Climate Connects with Malcolm Knapp

Civics & PowerCommunity & Practice SalonSocial Free

Fri, Oct 30 ·3:00 pm ·Trellis Coworking & Events ·San Francisco

A monthly gathering for climate professionals, activists, and the curious to connect and envision together. Malcolm Knapp of Finding the Future will lead a visioning exercise exploring positive futures alongside casual conversation and happy hour. Hosted by Social Impact SF at Trellis, a coworking space dedicated to climate resilience. Beverages available with 25% off happy hour pricing.

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Free Craft: Mask Making

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeMuseum Free

Sat, Oct 31 ·10:00 am ·Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History ·Santa Cruz

Drop-in mask-making workshop at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Decorate your own mask inspired by the museum's animal exhibits or create something supernatural for Halloween. All ages welcome.

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Plant Gall Gala

Science & TechCommunity & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sat, Oct 31 ·11:00 am ·Tilden Nature Area ·Berkeley

A guided nature walk and craft activity exploring plant galls—the bizarre growths created by insects, mites, and other organisms on plants. Led by Martha Cerda, this program combines botanical inquiry with creative play: after learning about gall ecology during a short forest walk, participants design and wear their own gall-inspired costume accessories, then parade them along the trail. All ages welcome; parent participation required. Drop-in, no registration needed.

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Turn Information into Visuals: Charts, Diagrams, and Planning with Bridget Burke

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary Free

Sat, Oct 31 ·11:00 am ·Mill Valley Public Library ·Mill Valley

A hands-on workshop on using AI to transform information into clear visual formats. Bridget Burke, an AI expert with 30+ years in technology, teaches practical methods for creating charts, diagrams, timelines, roadmaps, and planning tools that make complex information easier to understand and communicate. Participants will create real-world examples, experiment with prompts, and learn to verify accuracy in numbers and relationships. Part 2 of a 3-class series. Free at Mill Valley Public Library.

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Grief Tending Circle with Shannon Knorr and Petra Gojun

Community & Practice SalonWorkshop / Practice

Sun, Nov 1 ·10:00 am ·The Berkeley Alembic ·Berkeley

A grief tending circle led by Shannon Knorr and Petra Gojun, designed as a container to honor and metabolize grief through somatic exploration, movement, dream tending, and creative art-making. Participants will engage in altar building, writing, and ritual to hold personal and collective grief — including grief from loss, life transitions, chronic illness, identity shifts, and systemic crises. This is not talk therapy but rather an earthy, concrete practice space welcoming all types of grievers. Bring a journal, writing materials, and comfortable clothing for movement; art supplies and yoga props provided.

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Diwali Celebration

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice MuseumWorkshop / Practice

Sun, Nov 1 ·10:00 am ·Asian Art Museum ·San Francisco

Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights marking the beginning of the new year in the Indian lunar calendar, with a full day of art activities, talks, tastings, and performances. Drop-in rangoli-making and henna-art workshops run 1–4 PM and are appropriate for all ages. Observed by millions across India and its diaspora, including Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs worldwide, Diwali is a jubilant holiday rich in cultural tradition and artistic expression.

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Hands-On Matcha Workshop

Community & PracticeCulture & Humanities Workshop / Practice

Sun, Nov 1 ·10:30 am ·Local Economy ·Oakland ·$50

Learn the principles and practice of Japanese tea ceremony in an immersive 75-minute workshop led by Harue Imaizumi, a certified Omotesenke tea instructor based in Berkeley. The session covers matcha and Japanese tea culture, wellness benefits, ceremony etiquette, and hands-on whisking technique. You'll prepare and enjoy your own bowl of matcha with traditional Japanese sweets, then receive practical guidance on brewing matcha at home from water temperature to storage. Tea sourced from ochamode, founded by Mayuka Inaba, featuring organic matcha from Shizuoka, Japan. Q&A with instructor and founder included.

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Purpose Alignment Circle

Community & Practice Salon Free

Sun, Nov 1 ·2:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco

A facilitated community gathering for people navigating major life transitions—career changes, sabbaticals, and life pivots. Hosted by Bernadette Lagman, this Purpose Alignment Circle brings together participants to share stories, reflect honestly on the disorienting phase of returning after a leap, and find footing together. The evening includes guided meditation, large-group discussion, small breakout conversations, and accountability pairing around what feels alive or unclear in your current path.

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Camino de los Muertos

Community & Practice University / College

Sun, Nov 1 ·5:00 pm ·Santa Clara University ·Santa Clara

Santa Clara University's 4th annual Día de los Muertos celebration, a cultural festival drawing thousands from across the Bay Area. Co-produced with Enrollment Management, Inclusive Excellence, Mission & Ministry, the Mexican Consulate of San Jose, and Univision, the event brings together local communities on campus for this traditional Mexican holiday honoring the deceased.

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LPL Writing Meet-Up

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeBar / Cafe Talk

Sun, Nov 1 ·6:00 pm ·The Love Potion Library - Books, Tea, Wine ·San Francisco ·$5

A focused writing session for working writers at all levels. Bring a current project, draft, or idea you've been meaning to start. The evening opens with introductions and quick shares of what you're working on, then settles into quiet writing time with optional headphones for concentration. Afterward, regroup to celebrate progress and enjoy social time over drinks and snacks in the cozy bookstore setting.

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Honoring the Dark Season: A Samhain Celebration with Casey Zabala

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sun, Nov 1 ·6:00 pm ·The 418 Project ·Santa Cruz ·$23.18

A Samhain ritual celebration honoring the thinning of the veil, the season of ancestors, and Earth's cycles. Intuitive witch and author Casey Zabala guides participants through meditative practices, shares energetic and traditional aspects of Samhain, and leads a spiralic ritual for integration and remembrance. All are welcomed—witches and witch-curious folks gather in non-dogmatic space for magical connection, honoring endings and the wisdom of the dark season.

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Cafecito in Nature - con raices y recuerdos

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sun, Nov 1 ·6:00 pm ·Tilden ·Berkeley

A lantern-lit Día de Muertos walk to Jewel Lake led by Paula Urtecho, honoring deceased loved ones and extinct and endangered park species. Bring a photo of someone you wish to remember to add to a communal altar. The walk covers 0.5–2 miles on paved and gravel trails with minimal elevation change. Drop-in, no registration required.

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NORTH STAR: A Movement Workshop

Community & PracticeCulture & Humanities Workshop / PracticeUniversity / College Free

Mon, Nov 2 ·10:00 am ·Hearst Field Annex D23 ·Berkeley

A somatic movement workshop led by interdisciplinary artist Steffani Jemison, an Associate Professor at Rutgers University and exhibiting artist whose work spans mark-making, gesture, projection, and movement. Drawing on the children's game 'Marco Polo,' participants will explore orientation, perspective, and relation through guided improvisation, playful prompts, and contact improvisation. The workshop integrates theory, fiction, and poetry—referencing Dionne Brand, Tyrone S. Palmer, and Quincy Troupe—and is adaptable to all bodies and physical capacities. No prior movement experience required.

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Life After the Leap: A Soft Landing Guide

Community & Practice Salon Free

Mon, Nov 2 ·6:30 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco

An evening for people navigating major life transitions—career changers, sabbatical-takers, and those returning from significant change. Hosted by Bernadette Lagman and Miguel Rivera, the event combines candid storytelling, guided reflection, and group sharing. Attendees will hear personal stories, engage in journal activities, and connect with others figuring out their own soft landing.

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Make Your Own Perfume

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeBar / Cafe Talk

Mon, Nov 2 ·6:30 pm ·The Love Potion Library - Books, Tea, Wine ·San Francisco ·$60

A hands-on perfume-making workshop exploring the art and science of scent. Learn how fragrance notes, structure, and composition create depth and longevity, then build your own custom 10ml fragrance by blending from a curated palette of citrus, floral, fruity, woody, musky, and gourmand notes. No prior knowledge needed. Take home your bottled creation and personal fragrance formula.

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Somatic Breathwork Journey: Emotional Release, Clarity & Nervous System Reset

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Tue, Nov 3 ·5:30 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco ·$20

A 60-minute guided somatic breathwork session with certified practitioner Anna Bolender designed to facilitate emotional release, nervous system reset, and clarity. Using circular connected breathing with rhythmic music, participants engage their body's innate healing capacity to discharge stored emotions, stress, and trauma responses. The session includes an opening check-in, the guided breathwork journey, and optional group integration and sharing. Suitable for anyone seeking release, clarity, or reconnection with their body.

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Surface as Voice - Threads to 3D | Workshop 3

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeUniversity / College

Wed, Nov 4 ·10:00 am ·San Jose State University ·San Jose

Participants translate handmade patterns into digital geometry and three-dimensional forms through computational design and digital fabrication. Led by computational designer Stepan Drunks, this workshop bridges traditional craft and emerging technology, exploring how new tools can transform cultural and personal patterns while preserving the stories behind them. Attendees will learn to move from 2D pattern to digital design to 3D printing, experiment with generative pattern-making, and investigate connections between craft, culture, and technology. New participants welcome; those from earlier sessions can continue developing their work.

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Spellbooks & Charms!

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeBar / Cafe Talk

Wed, Nov 4 ·6:00 pm ·The Love Potion Library - Books, Tea, Wine ·San Francisco ·$33

Join SF Craft Club for a Practical Magic-themed evening of hands-on crafting at The Love Potion Library. Make your own spellbook by decorating a blank hardcover notebook with paper, fabric, and leather scraps, then create potion keychains by filling tiny vials with dried herbs, florals, charms, and whimsical items. The ticket includes all supplies, tea, wine, pastries, a goodie bag, printed photobooth photos, and a raffle entry. Bring your own craft supplies or special potion fillings if desired; Practical Magic-inspired attire is encouraged.

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Parallel Pursuits Circle

Community & Practice Salon

Wed, Nov 4 ·6:30 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco ·$10

A 90-minute conversation circle for people navigating multiple serious pursuits in parallel—work and creative projects, professional and personal domains, analysis and art. Facilitated by Jia Hui Seow, a writer and researcher exploring psychedelic experience measurement and the architecture of working across domains, the gathering creates space for the isolation and integration of holding multiple real commitments to be witnessed and understood. Small group conversations explore why this work matters and what becomes possible when that integration is recognized by community.

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Why Don't They Just Come Here the Right Way? A Day of Defending & Supporting Our Immigrant Communities

Civics & PowerCommunity & Practice University / College

Thu, Nov 5 ·10:00 am ·Santa Clara University ·Santa Clara

A daylong gathering from 10am to 4pm featuring visual displays, interactive exhibits, spiritual reflection, food, and advocacy opportunities for immigrant communities. Hosted by Santa Clara University's Office of Ignatian Spirituality, the event invites participants to drop in anytime to engage with resources and organize support for migrants. Contact Tony Cortese, Director of Ignatian Spirituality, for more information or to get involved.

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Workshop – Yiddish Song Smuggling, with Daniel Kahn

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice Workshop / Practice

Fri, Nov 6 ·11:00 am ·Jewish Community Center of San Francisco ·San Francisco ·$26.73

Explore the art of Yiddish 'song smuggling' — how songs cross borders between languages, cultures, and musical traditions — in this hands-on workshop led by Daniel Kahn, a Detroit-born, Hamburg-based troubadour and multi-instrumentalist. The workshop focuses on polyglot performance, tradaptation (translation plus adaptation), musical mixology, and other modes of border-crossing in modern Yiddish song work. Participants should bring their voice, languages, and willingness to experiment. For singers, musicians, and the polyglot-curious; advance registration required.

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Downtown Novato Housing & Transit Tour

Civics & PowerCommunity & Practice Lecture / ForumWorkshop / Practice

Fri, Nov 6 ·4:00 pm ·Novato ·Novato ·$0–$76.54

A one-mile walking tour of downtown Novato exploring new housing developments, transit connections, and infrastructure improvements for walking and biking. Led by Jessie Rountree, Marin Resilience Manager at Greenbelt Alliance, the tour offers a firsthand look at existing, proposed, and in-progress developments while discussing how to build a safer, more connected community focused on climate solutions. Participants will observe real urban change and contribute ideas for neighborhood improvement.

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Meaning-Making for Mental Health: A Creative Relief Practice

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeSalon

Fri, Nov 6 ·5:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco ·$10

A creative gathering for processing difficult experiences through writing, art, reflection, and conversation. Nick Silva shares his story, followed by facilitated creative work with optional sharing. No artistic experience needed; materials provided. This is peer support and creative expression, not therapy. A space to witness, create, and connect around what has been hard to name.

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Listening with a New Consciousness A Group Imagery and Music Experience with Sophia Wang

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Fri, Nov 6 ·6:45 pm ·The Berkeley Alembic ·Berkeley

A 2-hour introductory workshop in Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), an experiential group practice rooted in the Bonny Method—a recognized music-psychotherapy modality developed from Helen Bonny's work supporting LSD-assisted therapy in the 1960s. Participants lie down and listen to two curated classical music programs designed to surface inner imagery, emotion, and insight, then integrate the experience through mandala drawing. No musical or art background required; the practice opens expanded awareness through sound, relaxation, and attention alone. Led by Sophia Wang at The Berkeley Alembic.

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San Lorenzo River Walk Series: Where River Meets Ocean

Science & TechCommunity & Practice Workshop / PracticeMuseum Free

Sat, Nov 7 ·9:30 am ·Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History ·Santa Cruz

Discover the estuary where the San Lorenzo River meets Monterey Bay and learn why these habitats are vital for wildlife. Led by Suzy Clark of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, this easy-to-moderate 2-mile guided walk combines natural history and ecology. Part of the San Lorenzo River Walk Series, featuring expert guides from the Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project, Coastal Watershed Council, and Santa Cruz Bird Club. Suitable for school-age children and adults.

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Hands-On Seed Processing with Farmer Sama

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sat, Nov 7 ·10:30 am ·Local Economy ·Oakland ·$10

Learn traditional seed-cleaning techniques—threshing and winnowing—with Farmer Sama of Reyhan Herb Farm, a small-scale Bay Area grower of heritage crops from the SWANA region. This hands-on workshop transforms the end-of-season seed harvest into dry, shelf-stable seed lots ready for storage and sharing. Participants will engage in practices unchanged since agriculture's origins while entering a flow state of meditative, connective work. The event celebrates ancestral foodways, ecological knowledge, and the relaxation found in working with your hands alongside others.

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Make a Kite with Jacob Hashimoto

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeMuseum

Sat, Nov 7 ·11:00 am ·SFMOMA ·San Francisco

Join artist Jacob Hashimoto in a hands-on kite-making workshop within his monumental installation Giant Arc, featuring over 70,000 handmade kites inspired by the Bay Area landscape. Learn traditional kite construction with bamboo and paper, then continue creating at your own pace. All ages and skill levels welcome. Hosted at SFMOMA.

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Oakland Noticing Club: Myth

Community & Practice Salon Free

Sat, Nov 7 ·1:00 pm ·Local Economy ·Oakland

An informal monthly gathering inspired by Rob Walker's 'Savor of the Month' practice from *The Art of Noticing*. This month's theme is Myth — urban legends, neighborhood lore, everyday magic, imaginary things, things that recall fairytales, folklore or mythology, or inspire your own myths. Bring photos, poems, videos, or other works to share with the group.

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Sovereignty Through Sound: Mantra, Resonance & Return with Radhika Vekaria

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sat, Nov 7 ·1:00 pm ·The Berkeley Alembic ·Berkeley

An immersive afternoon of mantra, sound practice, and embodied exploration with Grammy-nominated artist and teacher Radhika Vekaria. Through direct practice—chanting, mudras, breath work, and group vocalization—participants explore sound as an organizing intelligence for cultivating focus, presence, and inner coherence. The workshop draws on yogic philosophy to examine mantra's deeper meaning, the relationship between sound and resilience, and chant as a practice of clarity and courage. No prior experience required. The afternoon closes with a 75-minute live performance by Vekaria in a communal setting.

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Kitchen Stories 2: Sharing Home Recipes and Why They Matter to Us

Community & Practice Salon Free

Sat, Nov 7 ·5:30 pm ·Local Economy ·Oakland

Cooking is personal, communal, and filled with histories. Bring a dish and the story behind it—whether rooted in deep family lore or a new kitchen success story. Participants share food and discuss why these dishes matter to them, leaving with something new to make and closer connections to fellow cooks. Hosted by Danny Scuderi at Local Economy.

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Ha Chong-Hyun Community Art Lab

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice Workshop / PracticeMuseum

Sun, Nov 8 ·11:00 am ·Asian Art Museum ·San Francisco

A hands-on workshop exploring the experimental materials and processes of Korean-American artist Ha Chong-Hyun. Inspired by the Asian Art Museum's retrospective of his work, participants squish, cut, press, and manipulate materials to explore texture and discover unexpected creative possibilities. Your contributions become part of a collaborative community art project, with all participants credited. Perfect for anyone curious about contemporary art and material experimentation.

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Marine Science Fest: Ms. Blue Returns!

Science & TechCommunity & Practice Conference / SymposiumWorkshop / Practice

Sun, Nov 8 ·11:00 am ·Seymour Marine Discovery Center ·Santa Cruz ·$15

A day-long celebration of marine science at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center featuring the return of Ms. Blue, a reconstructed Great Blue Whale skeleton. Attendees can ask marine scientists about whale biology, ocean ecosystems, and the Center's conservation research; create art at a community mural; explore a special exhibit on the whale's reconstruction; participate in music and movement activities; and enjoy coastal explorations and behind-the-scenes experiences. The festival includes food trucks, local makers, and live music throughout the day.

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Parol-Making Workshop with SOMA Pilipinas Nov 8–Dec 6

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeMuseum

Nov 8–Dec 6 Sun, Nov 8 ·1:00 pm ·SFMOMA ·San Francisco

Craft your own parol, the iconic Filipino star lantern, in this all-ages workshop led by SOMA Pilipinas. Materials provided. Finished lanterns can be carried in SOMA Pilipinas' 24th Annual Parol Lantern Festival on December 12, 2026. The parol symbolizes hope, peace, joy, and light, and historically signaled welcome and refuge. For San Francisco's Filipino community, it represents shared heritage and ritual.

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What Should Stay Human?

Community & Practice Salon Free

Sun, Nov 8 ·2:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco

A facilitated dialogue on what aspects of humanity should be preserved amid rapid technological and social change. Participants slow down to reflect on what is shifting in their work and lives, reconnect with what makes us human, and arrive at their own answer to the session's central question. Led by Nima Imani, a founder and ICF-certified leadership coach specializing in uncertainty, difficult decisions, and the human dimensions of organizational change. Small group, in-person format designed for honest conversation and shared reflection.

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Lucid Dreaming: The Art of Navigating Your Own Mind with Nisha and Norma Burton

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sun, Nov 8 ·6:00 pm ·The Berkeley Alembic ·Berkeley

A workshop on lucid dreaming as a trainable skill and gateway to psychonavigation—the art of moving through your own psyche with clarity and intention. Mother-daughter teaching team Norma Burton and Nisha Burton guide participants through foundational practices from cultures worldwide, including dreamwork, shadow work, and drumming journeys. Designed to build an inner map supporting healing, intuition, and discernment, the workshop also serves as preparation for integrating psychedelic experiences.

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Emergence - a Relational Mindfulness Practice

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeSalon

Mon, Nov 9 ·7:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco ·$10

A relational mindfulness practice combining elements of Circling and T-Groups. Participants gather to practice real-time dialogue about internal experience and interpersonal dynamics in the present moment. The format emphasizes heightened self-awareness, attunement to others, emotional intelligence, and practical relationship skills through structured group interaction and feedback. Designed as a laboratory for connection and embodied learning rather than therapy or external discussion.

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Stagebridge Presents: Tell Your Story!

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary

Tue, Nov 10 ·6:00 pm ·Oakland Public Library — Montclair Branch ·Oakland

A three-part prompt-based storytelling workshop series designed for older adults, led by Stagebridge, the nation's oldest performing arts organization for seniors. No storytelling experience necessary. Participants can join single sessions or the full series. Sessions are October 27th, November 10th, and November 24th. Registration encouraged but not required; walk-ins welcome.

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Youth Environmental Justice Community Organizing Exchange

Civics & PowerCommunity & Practice Workshop / PracticeUniversity / College Free

Wed, Nov 11 ·5:00 pm ·Santa Clara University ·Santa Clara

An interactive exchange connecting youth community organizers working at the intersection of environmental justice and climate action. Learn organizing strategies from representatives of HOPE Collaborative, Oakland Climate Resilient Communities, Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action, and the Indigenous Justice Coalition. Designed for SCU students, faculty, staff, and community members to explore collaboration opportunities and support transformative change. Faculty and community partners interested in community-engaged research and community-based learning are especially welcome.

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Patch Bay: Render Settings with Mikey J + Ratha Nou

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeBar / Cafe Talk Free

Wed, Nov 11 ·6:00 pm ·Gray Area / Grand Theater ·San Francisco

A hands-on creative workshop where visual artists, designers, and anyone curious about creative experimentation work from a shared brief to develop original work across digital and physical media—illustration, collage, painting, graphic design, 3D, and motion. Facilitators Mikey J Jensen (visual artist and founder of Render Settings) and Ratha Nou (multidisciplinary artist and creative director of Stablished Projects) introduce the challenge and source materials; participants create using their preferred tools; the evening closes with a group showcase and feedback. Work in progress welcome. Part of Gray Area's weekly Patch Bay series for media artists and creative technologists.

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Death Café with Christine Comaford

Community & Practice SalonBookshop

Thu, Nov 12 ·4:00 pm ·Book Passage Corte Madera ·Corte Madera

A Death Café gathering hosted by EOLPeace at Book Passage to explore death, dying, and mortality through facilitated community conversation. Death Cafés are small, intimate discussion circles designed by Jon Underwood where participants gather to reflect on life, death, and what matters most — not a somber event, but a space for honest, meaningful dialogue. Christine Comaford facilitates.

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Somatic Healing 101: The Missing Link to Lasting Change

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Thu, Nov 12 ·5:30 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco ·$15

A somatic workshop on nervous system regulation and embodied healing with Anna Bolender, certified Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coach. Participants will experience guided breathwork, body awareness, grounding exercises, and mindful movement while learning why body-based practices create lasting change beyond mindset work alone. The session covers how stress and emotions are stored in the body, practical nervous system tools for daily calm and presence, and simple embodiment practices for reconnecting with inner wisdom.

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Object Stories San Francisco

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice Lecture / ForumSalon

Thu, Nov 12 ·7:00 pm ·The Commons at KQED ·San Francisco ·$25

A storytelling event celebrating the connections between people and handmade objects. Bay Area artists, makers, and community voices each share a personal object of significance and reveal the stories behind it, exploring how craft intersects with memory, identity, creativity, and belonging. Presented by the American Craft Council, a national nonprofit dedicated to building a world where objects matter, makers thrive, and craft connects.

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Presentation on Repair, Reuse and Circular Living

Civics & PowerCommunity & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary Free

Fri, Nov 13 ·2:00 pm ·San Francisco Public Library – Visitacion Valley ·San Francisco

An interactive workshop on repair, reuse, and circular living led by San Francisco Environment. Learn practical skills and discover local resources for extending the life of everyday items, reducing waste, and supporting a circular economy. The workshop explores how repairing and sharing help conserve resources and advance climate action. Space is limited; reservations required.

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Group Coaching & Peer Support for Founders, Creators & Business Builders: Navigating Uncertainty & Relationships

Community & Practice Salon Free

Fri, Nov 13 ·2:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco

A weekly peer-support and group coaching circle for founders, creators, and business builders navigating uncertainty, relationships, and hard decisions. Participants bring one real situation—a stuck decision, team or co-founder tension, or isolation—and receive coaching from the group or reflect for others. Small group, facilitated by Nima Imani, an ICF-certified leadership coach specializing in founder uncertainty, conflict, and organizational change. No pitching; the focus is emotional and relational support alongside tactical insight.

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Beginners Basket Weaving

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sat, Nov 14 ·10:00 am ·The Shed ·El Sobrante ·$45

A beginning twined basketry workshop using paper rush, led by Michelle and Jenny of Jardin Wicker. Twining is an ancient weaving technique where horizontal strands are twisted around vertical strands to create strong, pliable structures. Participants will complete a finished basket in this session, with colorful hand-dyed options available. Returning students can learn to add handles and lids to advance their skills. Instructors Michelle and Jenny are fine artists and wicker specialists with decades of experience in restoration and weaving. Open to ages 9 and up.

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You Aren't Alone Creative Relief Mini-Retreat

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeSalon

Sat, Nov 14 ·10:00 am ·The Commons ·San Francisco ·$10

A one-day creative relief retreat exploring how creativity and mental health intersect to support wellbeing. The afternoon includes meditation and movement exercises, talks from guest artists and mental health practitioners, and a creative mental health workshop with tangible tools for daily practice. No artistic experience required—just bring an open mind. Hosted by the You Aren't Alone Project, a nonprofit creating safe, supportive spaces around shared creative journeys and mental health conversation.

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Hansik Cooking Class Inspired by Little Forest

Community & PracticeCulture & Humanities Workshop / PracticeMuseum

Sat, Nov 14 ·11:00 am ·SFMOMA ·San Francisco

A hands-on cooking workshop led by chef and educator JiYoung Park, founder of Parks Kitchen in San Francisco. Participants will prepare sujebi (hand-torn dough soup) and baechujeon (Korean cabbage pancakes) — two dishes featured in Yim Soon-rye's 2018 film Little Forest — while learning about the cultural significance of Korean cuisine, how recipes evolve through families, and Park's own journey reinterpreting Korean food heritage. All materials provided; dishes prepared and enjoyed fresh after cooking.

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Biohackathon: Haus F26 — Members +3 Nov 14–15

Science & TechCommunity & Practice Workshop / PracticeConference / Symposium Free

Nov 14–15 Sat, Nov 14 ·12:00 pm ·Frontier Tower ·San Francisco

A beginner-friendly, hands-on hackathon where builders, hackers, artists, and scientists conduct real wet-lab experiments and compete for prizes. Tracks include longevity & AI, robotics, biosecurity, DeSci tooling, and real-time bio-imaging. No PhD, entry fee, or prior experience required—designed for anyone biocurious enough to engage with biotech as a tool for creative expression and learning. Judged by biotech founders and backed by frontier-science partners. Hosted at Frontier Tower.

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November Death Cafe @Central

Community & Practice SalonLibrary Free

Sat, Nov 14 ·2:00 pm ·Berkeley Public Library – Central Library ·Berkeley

A Death Café is an unstructured group discussion where people gather to talk openly about death, dying, and mortality in a supportive environment. Unlike grief counseling or therapy, Death Cafés operate on a simple premise: by discussing death candidly, we can live more fully. No agenda, no objectives—just honest conversation among strangers united by curiosity about one of life's most universal experiences. Registering is appreciated but not required.

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Presentation on Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary Free

Sat, Nov 14 ·2:00 pm ·San Francisco Public Library – Ocean View ·San Francisco

A workshop on managing caregiver stress and burnout, led by Heart Bridge Care, a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit of hospice nurses providing end-of-life care navigation and community education. Participants will learn practical strategies for supporting their own well-being, including meditation and mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, recognizing when additional support is needed, and developing skills for asking for help. Part of the San Francisco Public Library's One City One Book programming.

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Autumn Ingathering

Community & Practice Salon Free

Sun, Nov 15 ·2:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco

Gather with neighbors to honor loss and the turn of the season through ritual, storytelling, and reflection. The evening includes an introduction to seasonal transition, storytelling reflection, altar creation ceremony in clay to represent a loss, breakout activities, and an altar release ceremony. Organized by the San Francisco Contemplarium's new Neighborhood Flamekeeper Cohort, a group supporting Hayes Valley and Lower Haight through emotional support and human connection.

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The Big Three: Rejecting Isolation and Embracing the Holidays

Community & Practice SalonBar / Cafe Talk

Mon, Nov 16 ·5:30 pm ·Manny's ·San Francisco ·$8.24–$10.3

A conversation for people navigating birthdays, Thanksgiving, and the holiday season without nearby family or close support. Meet others, share stories, and explore ways to transform celebrations that might feel isolating into meaningful occasions. Hosted at Manny's Cafe bar.

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Digital You — Capture Your Movement, Animate a Character & Explore MoCap Careers

Science & TechCommunity & Practice Workshop / PracticeUniversity / College

Tue, Nov 17 ·11:30 am ·King Library ·San Jose

A hands-on workshop exploring motion capture technology at San José State University's KLEVR Lab. Using just a laptop and webcam, participants will capture their own movements and animate a digital avatar in real time—no prior animation or technical experience required. The workshop covers how MoCap is applied across video games, film, animation, virtual production, sports, and research, and introduces creative and technical careers in animation, game development, 3D art, and virtual production. Attendees will leave with their own short character animation and a practical understanding of how human movement translates to digital media.

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Sustainable Strength: Build a Fitness Routine that Sticks

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Tue, Nov 17 ·12:00 pm ·The Hivery ·Mill Valley ·$40

A monthly workshop series for women building sustainable fitness practices. Each session combines guided strength and mobility work with group discussion on topics like habit building, recovery, and consistency in a full life. Hosted by Surbhi Adora at The Hivery, these recurring gatherings create space to try new approaches and adjust with the same community. All fitness levels welcome; those managing chronic pain or injury can participate in the discussion without the workout. November topic forthcoming.

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The Unknowing Lab

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Tue, Nov 17 ·6:30 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco ·$20

An experiential workshop blending nervous system science with meditation, somatic practice, and relational exercises. Led by somatic facilitator Pauline Romas, the gathering explores the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative traditions—moving from intellectual understanding to embodied experience through gentle regulation practices, meditation, playful experiments, and partner inquiry. Designed for curious people drawn to the relationship between science and spirituality, no prior meditation experience required.

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Hava NaBaby: Becoming A Grandparent

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice Free

Wed, Nov 18 ·1:00 pm ·Jewish Community Center of San Francisco ·San Francisco

A creative workshop for expectant grandparents to reflect on family stories, traditions, values, and wisdom they hope to pass to the next generation. Participants create a personal 'gift basket' of family memories—treasured stories, photographs, recipes, letters to future grandchildren, and an ethical will—while exploring what they've inherited and learned. The session also introduces Hava NaBaby, a new expectant parents program combining childbirth education, Jewish wisdom, and community support, offering grandparents a meaningful way to support their adult children as they prepare for parenthood.

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Holiday Candle Making Workshop: Create Your Own Signature Scent

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeBar / Cafe Talk

Wed, Nov 18 ·6:30 pm ·Manny's ·San Francisco ·$65.92

Create three handcrafted soy wax candles in this step-by-step workshop. Choose your seasonal fragrances, wax colors, and holiday-inspired molds, then craft three finished candles to take home. No experience necessary. Ticket holders receive 18% off drinks at Manny's Cafe bar.

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Accessible Winter Birding

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Thu, Nov 19 ·9:00 am ·Big Break ·Oakley

A guided winter birding experience along the Pacific Flyway led by Naturalist Aki. Big Break's paved trails and pier viewpoints make it accessible for birders of all levels. The program uses birding by sound and adaptive scope equipment to help participants connect with migratory birds. The hike covers 0.5–2 miles on generally flat terrain with multiple rest opportunities and restroom access at the Visitor Center. Drop-in program; no registration required. Adult participation required.

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Papercut Workshop: Tradition Takes Shape

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Thu, Nov 19 ·6:00 pm ·Jewish Community Center of San Francisco ·San Francisco ·$19.52–$58.96

A hands-on papercutting workshop led by artist Molly Almeida, inspired by the Ketubah Renaissance exhibition. Learn the basics of papercutting—planning, cutting, and composition—while exploring the decorative traditions and symbolic patterns of ketubah art. Work with shape, pattern, and negative space to create a one-of-a-kind paper work. No prior experience needed; ages 14+.

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Twist of Tradition: Hands-On Challah – Mizrachi Heritage Month with JIMENA

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Fri, Nov 20 ·2:30 pm ·Jewish Community Center of San Francisco ·San Francisco ·$0–$6.15

A hands-on challah-braiding workshop exploring Mizrahi Jewish food traditions. Participants mix, fill, and top their own loaves with spices and ingredients including za'atar, sumac, date, tahini, sesame, cardamom, and rose, then braid and take home their creation to bake. Part of a monthly drop-in series on the fourth Friday, featuring seasonal flavors and creative braids alongside classics. No culinary experience needed.

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Baylands Explorations

Science & TechCommunity & Practice Workshop / Practice Free

Sat, Nov 21 ·10:00 am ·Palo Alto Baylands ·Palo Alto

A guided exploration of the Palo Alto Baylands led by Environmental Volunteers docents, investigating the science and ecology of this unique saltwater habitat. Participants will learn how plants and animals survive saline conditions, why the environment changes seasonally and throughout the day, and how to protect this fragile ecosystem. Suitable for ages 6 and up; children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Low-impact hike.

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Seeing, Drawing, and the Botanical World with Kristin Jakob

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary Free

Sat, Nov 21 ·10:30 am ·Mill Valley Public Library ·Mill Valley

Award-winning botanical artist Kristin Jakob explores how careful observation becomes creative practice through artwork, stories, and demonstrations. The afternoon includes an all-day studio workshop where participants practice observational drawing with individual coaching using natural specimens; all materials provided. Jakob, a Marin County resident and Mill Valley Milley Award recipient (2013), combines scientific accuracy with artistic sensitivity in watercolor and pen-and-ink drawings of California's native plants. Her work has been illustrated in books on California monocots and exhibited at the San Francisco Botanical Garden and throughout the Bay Area.

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Community Arts Engagement with Josué Rojas

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice Workshop / PracticeMuseum

Sat, Nov 21 ·11:00 am ·California Academy of Sciences ·San Francisco

A hands-on artmaking workshop exploring the landscapes of California and beyond, led by Josué Rojas, 2027 Osher Fellow. Connect with natural and cultural landscapes through creative practice in the East Garden.

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Axolotl and Friends

Community & PracticeScience & Tech Workshop / PracticeMuseum

Sat, Nov 21 ·11:00 am ·California Academy of Sciences ·San Francisco

Learn about the axolotl and its cultural and ecological importance in this hands-on watercolor workshop led by 2027 Osher Fellow Josué Rojas. Connect with these amphibians and explore their significance through art-making in the East Garden.

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The Art of Bay Area Boxing

Community & PracticeCulture & Humanities Lecture / ForumWorkshop / Practice

Sat, Nov 21 ·1:00 pm ·Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts ·Oakland ·$20

An evening exploring Oakland's boxing legacy and the next generation keeping the sport alive in the Bay Area. The program combines conversation and history with a hands-on boxing workshop led by community practitioners. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes; the workshop welcomes complete beginners of all ages and bodies, requiring no prior experience or equipment.

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The Alembic Celebrates: A Day of Practice and Community

Community & Practice Conference / SymposiumWorkshop / Practice

Sat, Nov 21 ·2:00 pm ·The Berkeley Alembic ·Berkeley

A day-long celebration of The Berkeley Alembic's new managing director Anisa Charucksiri and the organization's next chapter, featuring eight teachers offering art, meditation, voice, dance, somatic connection, and kirtan throughout the afternoon and evening. Co-founders Michael Taft and Erik Davis will share long-term visions, with a community gathering and guided meditation in the late afternoon, followed by dancing, kirtan, and live music into the night. Food trucks and tea service available. Open to the Alembic community and curious guests.

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Autumnal Pot Pourri Making

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice Free

Sat, Nov 21 ·2:00 pm ·Freedom Community Clinic ·Oakland

Make a warming and fragrant pot pourri while sipping apple cider and gathering in community to reflect on intentions for the end of the year. Led by Talyce Ketura, a queer, mixed Afro-Caribbean herbalist, writer, and founder of Àtúnbí Wellness, who brings nearly a decade of experience in herbal medicine and reproductive justice rooted in Black feminist praxis. Part of Freedom Community Clinic's Herbalist-in-Residence program, which offers bi-weekly hands-on workshops in herbal craft and medicine-making.

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Bridge of 봇 (Placenta) – A Ritual for Belonging

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice Lecture / ForumWorkshop / Practice

Sat, Nov 21 ·2:00 pm ·EastSide Arts Alliance ·Oakland

A multi-day ritual event combining storytelling, music, and visual altars exploring belonging and diaspora. Presented by EastSide Arts Alliance, Puri Arts, Asian Refugees United, and the Asian Prisoner Support Committee, featuring artist Dohee Lee and musician Adria Otte. The program includes 'Calling the Spirit,' a musical offering (Friday, Nov. 20, 7pm), and two sessions of 'Storytelling and Ritual' (Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22, 2pm) immersed in altars and offerings.

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November Death Cafe @Central

Community & Practice SalonLibrary Free

Sat, Nov 21 ·2:00 pm ·Berkeley Public Library – Central Library ·Berkeley

A Death Café gathering where strangers come together to discuss death and dying in a supportive, unstructured conversation. With no preset agenda or objectives, participants explore mortality and how awareness of death can help people live more fully. This is a discussion group rather than grief counseling or therapy.

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Krazy Kites with SCRAP

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeMuseum

Sun, Nov 22 ·10:00 am ·SFMOMA ·San Francisco

Make a wacky kite at this drop-in workshop led by educators from SCRAP, a San Francisco arts organization founded in 1976 that makes art materials accessible to everyone. SCRAP provides all materials—sourced from their creative reuse center—and participants create make-and-take art projects inspired by SFMOMA exhibitions. Your kite doesn't have to fly, but it can certainly soar through your imagination. No museum admission required.

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BAFS: Piracy 101

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sun, Nov 22 ·11:00 am ·Tamarack ·Oakland

A hands-on workshop on piracy basics, hosted at Tamarack, a community space, café, and lending library focused on critical theory, social movements, and local history.

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Handmade for Hanukkah: Menorah Ceramic Workshop

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sun, Nov 22 ·3:00 pm ·Jewish Community Center of San Francisco ·San Francisco ·$39.8–$78.11

Hand-build and personalize a ceramic menorah (hanukkiyah) in this workshop for ages 14+. Learn basic hand-building techniques as you shape your piece, then select from three glaze options. The JCC will handle glazing and firing; your finished menorah will be ready for pickup on Friday, December 4. Stay for a community candle-lighting ceremony at 4:30 pm in the atrium to light your new menorah for the first time. No ceramics experience needed. Space is limited; registration required.

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Five Essential Skills on the iPhone with Jon Hartman

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary Free

Mon, Nov 23 ·12:30 pm ·Mill Valley Public Library ·Mill Valley

A hands-on workshop on five essential iPhone skills led by Jon Hartman of Option-Click Consulting. Participants will learn to navigate the iPhone interface, customize settings, and use Siri for voice commands through interactive demonstrations and practice.

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Adult Arts & Crafts: Needle Felted Ornaments

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary Free

Sat, Nov 28 ·3:00 pm ·Mill Valley Public Library ·Mill Valley

Learn needle felting fundamentals and create 3D soft sculptures. This hands-on workshop covers basic techniques for forming shapes and shaping wool. All materials provided. Registration required.

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Rite Life – A Writing Group Amongst the Dead

Culture & HumanitiesCommunity & Practice Workshop / PracticeMuseum Free

Sun, Nov 29 ·1:00 pm ·Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History ·Santa Cruz

Rite Life is a creative workshop blending automatic writing with ancestor veneration, designed to confront difficult emotions and celebrate what sustains us. Facilitated by Gabe alongside local writers and practitioners, the workshop honors the vision of Honeysun, a poet and spiritual teacher who conceived it in 2016. Participants of all ages engage in guided writing practice in the cemetery setting, combining craft instruction with contemplative spiritual work.

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Blue Muse & The Celestial Voice: Sound Bath Experience

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sun, Nov 29 ·5:00 pm ·Conservatory of Flowers ·San Francisco

A guided sound bath meditation at the Conservatory of Flowers' Orchid Pavilion featuring crystal singing bowls, gongs, hand pan, monochord, drums, chimes, and vocals. Designed to promote calm, release anxiety and stress, and stimulate healing through frequency and vibration. All experience levels welcome; bring a yoga mat and blankets for comfort. Multiple dates throughout 2026.

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Picture This: Belonging Builds Community

Civics & PowerCommunity & Practice SalonMuseum

Thu, Dec 3 ·6:00 pm ·Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History ·Santa Cruz

A quarterly storytelling and conversation series exploring belonging, connection, and community care in Santa Cruz County. Each event opens with a featured storyteller sharing a personal experience of belonging and what it means to feel seen, supported, and included. A local community partner then joins for a facilitated discussion on how belonging shows up in practice and how inclusive spaces are built. The evening concludes with small-group reflection and a shared invitation to take meaningful action toward a more connected community.

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Holiday Wreath Workshop: Create Your Own Fresh Wreath This Season

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeBar / Cafe Talk

Thu, Dec 3 ·6:30 pm ·Manny's ·San Francisco ·$86.52

Create a custom 14-inch holiday wreath from premium greenery, ribbons, ornaments, florals, and seasonal accents. Participants choose their own design—classic Christmas, elegant winter, or entirely personal—and receive step-by-step instruction to assemble their one-of-a-kind wreath to take home. No experience necessary. Your ticket includes all materials and a selection of premade accents.

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Storytelling Workshop: An Introduction to Personal Storytelling & Live Performance

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Sat, Dec 5 ·12:00 pm ·Impossible Stage ·Berkeley

An interactive workshop for developing and performing personal stories. Participants will explore the fundamentals of crafting compelling narratives rooted in memory, identity, and lived experience through writing prompts, group exercises, and performance guidance. The workshop, led by Diaspora Arts Connection's storytelling program Third Culture Tales, focuses on emotional clarity, narrative structure, and authentic audience connection in a supportive, community-centered environment. By the end, participants will have the foundation of a personal story and the tools to perform it. Selected participants can then share their stories at Berkeley Open Stage, the festival's community storytelling event.

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Preparing a Spring Garden

Community & Practice Lecture / ForumLibrary Free

Sat, Dec 5 ·1:00 pm ·Mill Valley Public Library ·Mill Valley

Learn practical tips for preparing beds, soil, and timing to achieve a bountiful summer harvest. Presented by Jenine Stilson, UC Marin Master Gardener and long-time member of the Edibles Guild, and Keri Pon, UC Marin Master Gardener and Edibles Guild veteran. Both are contributing writers for Backyard to Belly and have extensive experience with edible gardening in Marin County.

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Purpose Alignment Circle

Community & Practice Salon Free

Sun, Dec 6 ·2:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco

A facilitated community gathering for people navigating major life transitions—career changes, sabbaticals, and reinventions. Hosted by Bernadette Lagman, this Purpose Alignment Circle creates space to share stories, reflect honestly, and find footing together through guided meditation, large-group discussion, small breakouts, and accountability pairing. Designed for those asking: 'I made the brave choice—now what?' Come as you are with your questions and an open mind.

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Somatic Breathwork Journey: Emotional Release, Clarity & Nervous System Reset

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Tue, Dec 8 ·5:30 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco ·$20

A 60-minute guided somatic breathwork session using circular connected breathing and rhythmic music to facilitate emotional release, nervous system regulation, and clarity. Led by Anna Bolender, a certified Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coach and Somatic Breathwork Practitioner, this experience combines breathwork with movement and sound to help participants discharge stored emotions and trauma, reset their nervous system, and reconnect with their body's innate healing capacity. The session includes an opening check-in, guided breathwork journey, and optional group integration and sharing.

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Communities Woven: Community Arts and Brain Health Exhibition

Science & TechCommunity & Practice MuseumUniversity / College Free

Wed, Dec 9 ·UCSF ·San Francisco

An exhibition celebrating five years of Creative Minds, a UCSF Fein Memory and Aging Center Community Outreach Program that pairs community workshops with visual art-making as a practice for brain health. The exhibition features artwork created by workshop participants. Creative Minds workshops continue in fall 2026. For information or to participate, contact Araseli Garcia or Gloria Aguirre at UCSF.

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Bling It On! Book Bedazzling Workshop

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeBookshop

Wed, Dec 9 ·6:00 pm ·Book Society ·Berkeley

Transform your favorite books into glittering, one-of-a-kind keepsakes at this hands-on bedazzling workshop. Bring a beloved book from home or select from a curated menu of sassy classics provided on-site. All materials—rhinestones, gems, embellishments, and tools—plus step-by-step guidance are included. No crafting experience needed. Wine and snacks provided. Perfect for creating unique holiday gifts or adding sparkle to your own shelf.

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Death Café with Christine Comaford

Community & PracticeCulture & Humanities SalonBookshop

Thu, Dec 10 ·4:00 pm ·Book Passage Corte Madera ·Corte Madera

A Death Café gathering hosted by EOLPeace at Book Passage to explore death, dying, and end-of-life questions in an intimate, structured dialogue format. Death Cafés, created by Jon Underwood in London, bring small groups together around tables to discuss mortality, grief, and meaning in a confidential, non-judgmental space. Led by Christine Comaford, this community event invites participants to reflect on death and dying through thoughtful conversation.

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December Death Cafe @Central

Community & Practice SalonLibrary Free

Sat, Dec 12 ·2:00 pm ·Berkeley Public Library – Central Library ·Berkeley

A Death Café discussion group at Berkeley Public Library's Central branch, where strangers gather to talk openly about death and dying in a supportive, unstructured setting. The format prioritizes peer conversation over agenda or expert guidance—a chance to reflect on mortality and finite life without the formal structure of grief counseling or therapy.

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Reflect, Release, & Reset: Create Your Vision for 2027

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Thu, Dec 17 ·5:30 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco ·$20

A year-end ritual workshop led by somatic coach Anna Bolender combining breathwork, gentle movement, visualization, and journaling to reflect on 2026, release what no longer serves, and set intentions for 2027. Participants will ground into the body, move through stuck energy, and reconnect with their vision for the new year through a guided closing circle. Bring a journal and water bottle; arrive on time as doors close promptly.

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Five Essential Skills on the Mac with Jon Hartman

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeLibrary Free

Mon, Dec 21 ·12:30 pm ·Mill Valley Public Library ·Mill Valley

Learn essential Mac skills with Jon Hartman of Option-Click Consulting in this hands-on workshop series covering macOS, iPhones, Apple services, and related topics.

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Community Arts Engagement

Community & PracticeCulture & Humanities Workshop / PracticeMuseum

Tue, Dec 22 ·11:00 am ·California Academy of Sciences ·San Francisco

A creative workshop for ages 12–19 exploring portraiture, self-expression, and emotional awareness. Dev Heyrana, 2027 Osher Fellow, and photographer Priscilla Gragg—whose commercial work spans Nike, Gap, and Target campaigns—lead a hybrid portrait session and guided creative experience. Participants slow down, notice their feelings, and express themselves without pressure to find words. No prior art or photography experience required.

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Rite Life – A Writing Group Amongst the Dead

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeMuseum Free

Sun, Dec 27 ·1:00 pm ·Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History ·Santa Cruz

A hands-on writing workshop blending automatic writing with ancestor veneration practices, designed to confront what haunts us and celebrate what sustains us. Facilitated by Gabe alongside local writers and craft practitioners, the workshop preserves the vision of Honeysun, a poet and spiritual teacher who founded it in 2016. All ages welcome.

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Winging it in Winter

Community & Practice Workshop / Practice

Wed, Dec 30 ·11:00 am ·Big Break ·Oakley

A winter bird-watching program for families led by Naturalist Miriam at Big Break Regional Preserve. Participants will observe migratory birds passing through the Delta, engage in crafts, and learn about winter ecology through play and guided exploration. Drop-in program; adult supervision required.

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Purpose Alignment Circle

Community & Practice Salon Free

Sun, Jan 10 ·2:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco

A facilitated salon exploring vocation, purpose, and career alignment through guided reflection and small-group dialogue. Hosted by Bernadette Lagman, a senior technical recruiter with 10+ years of experience at Amazon, Indeed, and Qualtrics, this 2-hour circle invites people questioning their current path—whether considering a pivot, sabbatical, side project, or simply reconnecting with deeper purpose in their work—to move beyond networking toward candid conversation about what they actually want from their career, beneath titles, money, and status.

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Paint Your Pet!

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeBar / Cafe Talk

Tue, Jan 12 ·6:30 pm ·Manny's ·San Francisco ·$76.22

Create a custom portrait of your pet in this guided painting workshop. Before the session, email a photo of your pet's face to the artist, who will hand-sketch it onto your canvas. During the workshop, you'll receive step-by-step instruction on painting details like fur, feathers, eyes, and noses. All materials and techniques are provided; no prior painting experience is necessary. Leave with a one-of-a-kind portrait keepsake.

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Meet & Greet + Workshop with Daniel Attaboy Seifert

Community & Practice Workshop / PracticeMuseum Free

Thu, Jan 14 ·5:00 pm ·Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History ·Santa Cruz

Join a creative paper plate sculpture workshop led by artist Daniel Attaboy Seifert at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. Participants will use paper plates, colored tapes, wire, staples, and scissors to create their own sculptural works. Materials provided.

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Purpose Alignment Circle

Community & Practice Salon Free

Sun, Feb 7 ·2:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco

A facilitated salon exploring vocation, purpose, and career alignment beyond titles, money, and status. Participants engage in guided reflection, group conversation, and small-group breakouts to reconnect with what they actually want from their work—whether questioning a current role, considering a pivot, starting a company, or returning from sabbatical. Hosted by Bernadette Lagman, a senior technical recruiter with 10+ years helping jobseekers navigate authentic career transitions.

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Purpose Alignment Circle

Community & Practice Salon Free

Sun, Mar 7 ·2:00 pm ·The Commons ·San Francisco

A facilitated conversation circle exploring work, purpose, and career alignment. Participants reflect on whether their current path still fits, consider pivots or sabbaticals, and reconnect with what they actually want from work beneath titles, money, and status. Led by Bernadette Lagman, a senior technical recruiter and career coach with 10+ years experience helping people navigate authentic career transitions. Includes guided reflection, small-group breakouts, and collective discussion. Designed for people questioning their 9–5, considering a pivot, starting a company, or exploring a passion project — anyone curious about aligning their work with their values, without pressure to have all the answers.

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Advanced Tractor Skills Workshop Oct 23–24

Hack for Social Impact 2026 Oct 24–25

Parol-Making Workshop with SOMA Pilipinas Nov 8–Dec 6

Biohackathon: Haus F26 — Members +3 Nov 14–15