Freelancer Groups San Francisco

Designers and Engineers at Salesforce Park

**RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/UL9L3xS2ksuRqWeh34rd **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later** Hey builders and creatives, Join me for an evening of real shop talk about the thing on all of our minds right now: how AI is reshaping what it means to be a designer or an engineer. We'll kick things off with about an hour of app-guided one-on-one chats to break the ice, and then we'll split into small groups to head out for a bite at a local spot. The Gist IRL app handles all the pairings, so you always know exactly who you're chatting with next and can dive straight into the good stuff: What's actually in your stack right now? Cursor, Claude Code, Figma Make, v0, Lovable, something I haven't heard of yet? What's changed about how you work in the last six months? And the big one - how are people actually landing jobs in this market? Referrals, portfolios, side projects, going independent? Everyone at this event is navigating the same shift, and it's a fantastic way to compare notes with your peers in a warm, easygoing setting. Once the rounds wrap up, the best part begins. You'll select a few of the folks you hit it off with the most, form a small squad, and pick a nearby restaurant and head to dinner together right then and there. By the end of the evening, you're at a table with 4-6 designers and engineers swapping workflows, hot takes, and job-search war stories over a great meal. Whether these folks become your regular dinner crew, your go-to people for "hey, have you tried this tool," or you just enjoy a really memorable night out in the city, I know you'll be glad you came. The Plan: 6:00PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. 6:05PM - 7:25PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who's using what, how AI is changing their day-to-day, and what's working (and not working) in the job hunt right now. 7:25PM+: Form Groups & head to dinner. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and pick a nearby restaurant and head to dinner - your group leaves together tonight. Let's skip the usual routine of just collecting contacts and instead actually go to dinner together, maybe even discovering the people you'll be trading tool recommendations and job leads with all year. And when the plates are cleared, you can easily keep the conversation going through the app without ever needing to hand out your phone number. I'm so excited to gather around a table with you all and see where the night takes us. **RSVP via:** https://app.gistirl.com/event-details/UL9L3xS2ksuRqWeh34rd **Early Bird Discounts | More $ Later**

4th Sunday -September 27th Tree Planting

Looking for a small but impactful way to help in the fight against climate change, and green your community over a weekend? Volunteer to plant trees! Our Tree Team plants trees in sidewalks all around Oakland. As these trees grow, they help to improve air quality, sequester carbon, and improve the environmental conditions of our neighborhoods. Many of the beautiful large trees you see along sidewalks are a result of our volunteers, and we still have so much more to do. No experience is required, but volunteers should be ready to do some digging and get a bit dirty. What: Planting trees along sidewalks and streets in Oakland for homeowners. After the training, we will split into smaller groups and drive to the sites. Who: You! Bring your friends and/or make new ones. No experience is needed. You should be able to lift 30 pounds (half the weight of a new tree). What to Bring: Wear closed-toed shoes, clothes that you can get dirty, and a hat for sun protection; bring your own water, lunch and a snack. We'll provide the shovels, picks, brooms, and gloves, but if you have your own please bring them along as we are short on supplies these days. If you are bringing a minor, please let us know. How: Dig a hole, take the tree out of its pot and put it into the ground, backfill the soil around the roots, and sweep the sidewalk clean. (Don't worry; we'll teach you whatever you don't know -- or take a peek at the guide here: [https://www.treesforoakland.org/how-we-plant.html](https://www.treesforoakland.org/how-we-plant.html) Where: Meet at our staging area (**449 49th St. Oakland 94609)**. The trees will be in other places around town, so **please be on time** so we can meet before we disperse. We can plant in light rain, but if we decide to cancel because of heavier rain, we'll announce it here by 8am. For more information or to join our email list, contact us at treesforoakland.org Note: There is no bathroom on-site so make sure to go before you arrive! **If you are lost or running late, call or text Bart at 510 917 4352**

Side Project Saturday for Designers

Come down and work alongside fellow designers and creatives. Whether you prefer drafting tables, traditional digital, or AI tools—all mediums are welcome. Come down and learn and explore! **Who should join:** Product designers, UI/UX researchers, graphic artists, and anyone who wants to work on their project. **What to bring:** * Your laptop, tablet, sketchpad or tools of choice. * Current project or a blank canvas. * An open mind and creative spirit. The coffee shop has all the conventional options, a few lunch selections, and the best smoothies in town. Kindly patronize them. Thanks!

Breakaway Open House 2026 - FREE Swing Dancing Lesson!

Join us at The Breakaway on Thursday, September 24th for our annual FREE Open House at Lake Merritt Dance in Oakland! New to Lindy Hop? Make sure to get there by 7:30pm for a beginner class, no partner required, and no dance experience required! We'll teach you the basics so you can dance all evening to incredible live jazz music and make new friends along the way! See more of what we're about: [https://www.instagram.com/breakawayswing/](https://www.instagram.com/breakawayswing/) Schedule: Taster Class: 7:30-8:15 pm Dance: 8:15 - 10:30 pm Address: Lake Merritt Dance 200 Grand Avenue Oakland, CA 94610 The event is free, but you can reserve a ticket in case we hit capacity! [https://www.breakawayswing.com/september-24th-2026-alpha-rhythm-kings](https://www.breakawayswing.com/september-24th-2026-alpha-rhythm-kings) What is Lindy Hop? Lindy Hop is a partner dance which was born in the African-American communities of Harlem, New York City in the late 1920's, danced to swing music. Today, it is danced worldwide, including here in Oakland! It's fun, playful, and totally improvised! See more of it here: [https://www.instagram.com/p/DTI_6CJkuug/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTI_6CJkuug/)

Take Time to Write at Cafenated Coffee

First Thursday Set Dancing (San Francisco)

It's the first Thursday of the month. What does that mean? Fast and furious Irish set dancing in San Francisco, of course! Dancing starts earlier (**8pm**) and goes longer – three solid hours of music, dancing, and fun. We have a different band performing live traditional Irish music for us each week. Check back here later to find out who this week's performers are! Typical attendance is 15-25 dancers. (Note that the RSVP count on Meetup doesn't reflect the actual number attending – these events are advertised in numerous places.) **COVID-19 Policy:** **Boosted vaccination is MANDATORY.** Additionally, if you are displaying any symptoms of illness or if you feel under the weather, we kindly ask that you please remain at home and come back another time - there will be dancing again on the following Thursday! **Cost:** $10. If you are able to contribute more, it all goes to the musicians and is greatly appreciated.

Coworking Session @ Double Black (Haight-Ashbury)

**Coworking session at Double Black in Haight-Ashbury!** We connect all remote/wfh + hybrid workers from various industries by exploring different cafes in the city to work from. We're a community that blends **productivity with social energy** — the kind of space where people are connecting, vibing, and making the work experience feel less isolating. ⏰ **SCHEDULE** **9:30 - 10:30:** Arrival and informal introductions, start your work **10:30am - 1pm:** Social coworking **1pm - 2pm:** Communal lunch **2pm - 5pm:** Social coworking Arrive at anytime & leave at anytime. After the work day finishes, a few of us will go to a happy hour nearby to start our weekend. Our community members consist of founders, freelancers, corporate, creatives, academics, funemployed, and more. *CoworkNChill is a remote coworking community that started in New York City & now making its way to San Francisco.* Check us out on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/coworknchill) & follow for more updates on the community! Contact Tae +1.702.306.5757 via text or WhatsApp for more information!

You’re Not Late, You’re Early: Career Value in the AI Era

We are excited to welcome [Josh Drean](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshdrean/) for a thought-provoking conversation on AI and Data Ethics. In this session, Josh will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce and why today’s students may be more prepared for this shift than they realize. Drawing from his upcoming book, *After the Jobs Are Gone: How to Prove Your Value in the Post-Employment Era*, he will discuss how adaptability, contribution, and portable skills are becoming increasingly important in a rapidly changing world. Josh is a three-time startup founder, author, and workforce futurist. He is the co-author of *Employment is Dead* (Harvard Business Review Press) and co-founder of Decentrive, a contribution-based work ecosystem. His work on artificial intelligence and the future of work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and MIT Technology Review. Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of work and what it means to create value in the age of artificial intelligence.

Beer & Beats - Music Feedback & Collaboration

JOIN THE DISCORD FOR MOST INFORMATION. Discord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K No RSVP needed on Meetup.com, but we do have a check-in link on our Discord. Want to just see a video or two about what this is?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn-cOooQ0oA Take a tour of the campus where the event is held: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1EvgwM0vSE What Happens Each Week? Feedback & Listening • Play what you made, a work‑in‑progress • Get constructive critiques, mix notes, and creative ideas from a supportive crowd. Open‑Studio Sessions (3 Commercial Studios!) • Grab a workstation, plug in, and start building beats, recording vocals, or jamming with new friends. Networking & Vibes • Meet producers, engineers, artists, and music‑tech pros. **Links** Discord (very important updates): https://discord.gg/UNgGtXmu6K Level‑up your skills with our music education programs: https://anthemmusicacademy.com/

Open House / Open Build / Open Repair Projects Workshop

Our monthly Circuit Launch Oakland "Open House" evening for everyone, fun for the whole family! Join us every third Friday evening of the month: **○ Robot, AI and Electronics Projects:** Start a project, continue a project or discover one here: we provide the space, tools and peer learning – you bring your project and enthusiasm! **○ Repair Projects:** Fixit Clinic's monthly residency at Circuit Launch: bring your repair projects – electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, etc.– for consultation, assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We’ll provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your item. First-time repairers and “Fixing Families” are heartily invited. Learn more at [https://www.fixitclinic.org/](https://www.fixitclinic.org/) **○ Tech Topic Discussions and Practice:** join the AI thought leadership practise group for lively conversation: Come share your knowledge -- or your lack thereof: all experience levels welcome. It's definitely worth a visit if you've never been here: tour Circuit Launch and see all the exciting companies and projects in progress. – U18s heartily welcome with a participating adult. – Equipment use outside of the soldering and debugging gear requires certification. Looking forward to seeing you this third Friday!

Side Project Saturday for Artists

Come down and work alongside fellow artists and creatives. Whether you prefer traditional art, or the latest AI tools—all mediums are welcome. Come down and learn and explore! **Who should join:** Artists of all kinds, from hobbyists to seasoned creators, all are welcome. Just have fun working alongside friends. **What to bring:** * Your art materials of choice. * Current project, or a blank canvas. * An open mind and creative spirit. The coffee shop has all the conventional options, a few lunch selections, and the best smoothies in town. Kindly patronize them. Thanks!

SF AI Code and Coffee Sunday September 20th 2026 @Salesforce Park!

🚨 **IMPORTANT: Luma is our main event platform for this event.** We’re now at **700+ RSVPs and growing! 🔥** For the latest event updates, reminders, location/weather updates, and other important information, **please also RSVP on Luma:** 👉 [https://luma.com/fxkf0luc](https://luma.com/fxkf0luc) You can also follow the **SF AI Code & Coffee Luma calendar** for future events: 👉 [https://luma.com/SF-code-and-coffee](https://luma.com/SF-code-and-coffee) *** **Join us for SF AI Code & Coffee! Come alone or bring a friend/colleague! 🌴☕** 📅 **Sunday\, September 20\, 2026 \| 2–5 PM** 📍 **Salesforce Park — Central grassy area** Salesforce Park, 4th Level 425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105 *(also accessible from 100 Fremont St.)* **Location is subject to change depending on weather/rain. Please follow the Luma event above for the latest updates.** Come meet engineers, AI builders, founders, investors, and others across the Bay Area tech community. Code & Coffee is an informal community gathering — talk AI + engineering, share what you're building, meet new people, or just come hang out. **Most people come alone, so don't hesitate to show up solo — or bring a friend!** ☕ Coffee will be provided, sponsored by our community partner **WeAreDevelopers**. 🎁 We’ll also have a **small swag giveaway/raffle**, including an **NVIDIA backpack** NVIDIA gave us for the Code & Coffee community! **Again, please RSVP on Luma for the latest event communication:** 👉 [https://luma.com/fxkf0luc](https://luma.com/fxkf0luc) Join our Discord: https://www.codeandcoffee.chat/ **Join us for SF AI Code and Coffee! Come alone or bring a friend/Colleague! Attention location(subject to change with weather/rain): Central grassy area at Salesforce Park - Salesforce Park 4th Level, 425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105 also listed as 100 Fremont St** ! Welcome all and join us for our Sunday September 20th 2026 SF AI Code and Coffee event at Salesforce Park 4th Level, 425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105!! Join our Discord! https://www.codeandcoffee.chat/ Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal networking and co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's completely up to you! **Instructions for getting to the venue** RSVP here and join us at Salesforce Park 4th Level, 425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105!! **Code & Coffee - Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ **Near the beginning of the event(2:15 pm or possibly later), we do a standup:** * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. Round 3: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*