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Here's your plan for making charm necklaces and enjoying coffee on Fillmore Street. Watch the video 👇

Head over to Fillmore Street, where you’ll sift through charms and make your own bracelet or necklace.

Make Your Own Charm Necklace

At Cottage Industry in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, craft your own charm necklace or bracelet, choosing from various chains and charms.

Jewelry Crafting

💪 Pro tips
• You can choose the chain type (they have silver and gold) and length
• The cost varies based on what you make, but mine came out to about $100

Craft your jewelry at Cottage Industry

Enjoy a latte and seasonal drinks at Compton’s Coffee House, Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco.

Coffee Drinking

💪 Pro tip
• Don’t forget to check out their seasonal drinks!

Coffee at Compton’s

that lets you make your own bracelets and necklaces,

Head over to Cottage Industry on Fillmore where their

store is filled with a bunch of eclectic items,

like lighting and masks, and the star of the show: the charms.

You get to pick out your charms and chain,

put it all together, and I am so in love with the final product.

This necklace is amazing. Once you're all blinged out, it's time to caffeinate.

I love their lattes and the space is really cute to

hang out in, or you can continue shopping on Fillmore.

I had such a blast. This is a great solo activity or friend date, cheers!

Here's your plan for enjoying live comedy storytelling with awkward dating tales and a musical twist. Watch the video 👇

Enjoy About Last Night, a live storytelling comedy and musical show that brings real people to the stage to spill their most unhinged hookups, awkward encounters, and absolute dating disasters while an onstage musician live writes and performs a song about the entire experience 🫢

Unhinged Dating Stories Comedy Show

Experience About Last Night at the Make-Out Room—live comedy, wild real-life dating stories, and spontaneous onstage music, all in San Francisco's Mission District. 21+ only!

Comedy Storytelling Show

✅ Before you go
• check out the vibes on IG @aboutlastnightstorytelling and grab your tickets at https://www.aboutlastnightstorytelling.com/

💪 Pro tips
• this is a 21+ event so bring your ID! 🪪 
• the next SF show is on 12/5 at Make-out Room at 7:30pm!! 

Visit About Last Night

Here's your plan for learning authentic Argentine tango basics with empanadas in a friendly social setting. Watch the video 👇

This immersive beginner-friendly tango class is the perfect way to dip your toes into the Bay Area’s massive tango scene — one of the largest in the U.S.! You’ll learn authentic Argentine tango fundamentals, enjoy a welcoming social atmosphere, and eat delicious empanadas while you dance the night away.

Learn the Basics of Argentine Tango 💃🕺✨

Try an immersive beginner Argentine tango class in Bayview, SF. Learn real tango basics, meet friendly dancers, and enjoy empanadas in a supportive, social environment.

Tango Dance Class

✅ Before you go
• Buy your tickets in advance ($77/pp)
• Nob Hill Location: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/it-takes-two-an-immersive-tango-experience-nob-hill-tickets-1836237368399
• Bayview Location: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/it-takes-two-an-immersive-tango-experience-bayview-tickets-1826666922939
• Wear comfortable clothes and smooth-soled shoes; dance socks are provided if needed

💪 Pro tips
• Classes rotate between Bayview and Nob Hill 
• Taught by Rene, who focuses on simple, beginner-level technique
• You’ll learn: tango history, the embrace, walking patterns, and milonga etiquette
• Includes light bites: four types of empanadas (vegetarian, gluten-free, beef, spicy chicken)
• Stage tango (performance style) isn’t used in traditional milongas — this class teaches the social version

Join a Beginner-Friendly Tango Class

San Francisco has one of the largest tango scenes in the US,

so we tried to beginner friendly class to see what it was all about.

Met the group, got a quick intro to the history

of tango and how the real social Milangas actually work.

Renee teaches everything in a super simple way,

the basic walking patterns you're gonna use all night,

and what it means to be a lead or a follower.

You're also gonna learn the difference between social tango and

the big dramatic stage version you see in movies.

People are constantly switching partners,

If you've ever thought about trying tango,

Here's your plan for enjoying smart talks and drinks at casual bar lectures in Oakland. Watch the video 👇

Smart talks, good drinks, better stories. 🍸
Check out Pub Scholar’s series on everything from AI to psychology—led by experts who make learning feel like happy hour.

Bar Lectures Are Your New Night Out🍻🧠

Catch Pub Scholar’s expert-led lectures at Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard—grab a drink, learn something new, and meet fellow curious locals in a casual bar setting.

Bar Lecture Event

✅ Before you go
• Visit Pub Scholar’s LinkTree for a list of upcoming events. These range in topics and locations in the Bay: https://linktr.ee/pub_scholar
• The events are hosted at rotating bars/breweries so you can bet the vibe will be casual and low key
• Once you find an event, get your EventBrite ticket

💪 Pro tips
•  This is the perfect kind of activity to do solo or with a friend

Check Out Pub Scholar’s Events

Join a 45-min expert-led lecture at Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard, followed by Q&A. Stay after to socialize and connect with fellow curious minds over drinks.

Bar Lecture

✅ Before you go
• Not every location offers food options so double check the venue and plan accordingly
• The lecture itself is about 45 mins long with a 15 min Q&A

💪 Pro tips
• Stay afterwards to make new friends or chat it up with the guest speaker!

Attend the Event

If your idea of learning includes a drink and no homework,

I went to an event with Pub Scholar the other night,

and it's honestly one of the coolest things I've done.

learning something random and surprisingly deep.

The speakers are total pros who make it feel like your funniest

and smartest friend is explaining this niche topic.

like, “Who Said I Need to Raise My Parents?”

This one was all about the shift when your parents start needing you.

everyone there was super easy to talk to,

And they're hosting more lectures around the Bay soon,

So save this or send it to that friend who's always down to try something different.

Here's your plan for learning mahjong, enjoying themed martinis, tasty bites, and social rooftop fun. Watch the video 👇

Mahjong & Martinis at The Jay Hotel is a FREE pop-up event in partnership with The Mahjong Movement, hosted on the hotel’s third-floor terrace. Guests of all skill levels can join tables for open play, enjoy guided lessons for beginners, and sip on themed martinis—for purchase, like the Chow, Kong, and Pong. It’s a fun, social way to learn a classic game, meet new people, and unwind with great drinks and bites — all in a lively rooftop setting.

Mahjong & Martini’s 🀄️🍸FREE Event

Play mahjong, enjoy beginner lessons, and sip themed martinis on The Jay Hotel’s third-floor terrace for a lively, social rooftop experience in FiDi, San Francisco.

Mahjong & Martinis

✅ Before you go
• Reserve Your Spot on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/104680623671 (Even though the event is free, spots are limited! Be sure to grab your ticket through Eventbrite to guarantee a seat at the table).
• Stay Updated – Follow @thejaysf and @themahjongmovement on Instagram for upcoming pop-ups, themed events, and new dates. https://www.deltachinatownsf.com/mahjong
• Arrive Early – Check-in starts before the games begin, and arriving early gives you time to grab a drink, mingle, and find the right table for your skill level.

💪 Pro tips
• No Experience Needed – Beginners are welcome! Instructors from The Mahjong Movement guide new players through each round, making it easy and fun to learn.
• Try the Themed Martinis – Don’t miss the creative cocktails like the Chow, Kong, and Pong. They’re as good as they sound!
• Order Some Bites – The terrace menu features tasty skewers and small plates — our favorite part of the night besides winning!
• Meet New People – The event encourages open play, so it’s a great chance to connect with fellow guests and enjoy a laid-back social vibes.
• Dress for the Terrace – The event takes place on The Jay Hotel’s third-floor rooftop terrace, so bring a light layer if it’s breezy.

Head to The Jay Hotel- Third Floor Terrance 

Mahjong and Martinis and a little friendly competition.

We headed to the Jay Hotel on the third-floor terrace and went

straight to the beginners table since it was our first time playing mahjong.

The Jay Hotel hosts the Mahjong Movement who sets up this unforgettable,

All players are welcome and encouraged to join

with tables set up for every skill level and style

but our instructor made the learning process effortless and so much fun.

We ordered the themed martinis for purchase,

which is sequential tiles in order and won.

The event schedule changes from time to time,

so be sure to follow the Mahjong Movement on Instagram for updates on this fun,