Budget Friendly Events San Francisco

Dinner: Lazy Bear

Reservation confirmed Lazy Bear offers a tasting menu rooted in nostalgic 20th-century American flavors, highlighting seasonal Bay Area ingredients - both wild and cultivated. The experience moves from small bites to more substantial courses, all presented with their signature, communal-style hospitality. Optional beverage pairings are available and thoughtfully curated to complement the menu. Dietary notes: They can accommodate most restrictions with advance notice, but butter cannot be excluded from the menu. Details: • Prepaid reservation (parties of 1–6) • $320 per person • 20% service charge + $5 order fee + 8.65% tax More info and sample menus: www.lazybearsf.com

Improv Jam Session | Beginner-Friendly Game Day

Join us for a fun day of improv games! This is a free, beginner-friendly jam session (not a formal class). It will be our third time getting together and we’ll have 2 fabulous co-hosts. We also have some ideas how to make it a little less chaotic (thanks, Andrew!) As always, nobody is forced to participate but highly encouraged to jump in and play. **What to expect:** * Improv - short for improvisational theater - is a form of live performance where characters, dialogue, and scenes are created in the moment. * We’ll have a mix of warm-up games, learn about character development, physical comedy, and storytelling. * Depending on audience participation, we’re planning about an 1.5-2 hour session. **Where and when:** * Sunday, June 14th - meeting at 2:00pm, games start at 2:15pm. * William McKinley Monument in NoPa: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gSDmnZA9md6r5orU9 * We’re planning to use the space in front of the monument as our “stage”. If you’re still reading (whoo whoo), here is a Wiki rabbit hole about improv: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Improvisational_theatre Come play some games with us!

Exploratorium After Dark: Unplug and Play

Meet us at Pier 15. No kids allowed—but feel free to act like one. Get inquisitive, grab a drink, unplug and play with 700+ interactive exhibits exploring science, art, and perception. Journey through total darkness in the Exploratorium's twisting, turning, world-famous Tactile Dome. With 75,000 square feet of conversation starters, you'll never run out of things to talk about. Tickets: $22.95 per person

First Friday Yappy Hour at Marina Green

Calling all Dog Lovers in San Francisco! Let your furry friends make new connections, romp around, and have a tail-wagging good time at First Friday Yappy Hour at the western end of Marina Green (where Marina Blvd and Scott St intersect). This is a perfect opportunity to socialize and engage in some dog-friendly activities! Please note that Marina Green is an open and unfenced park (not a fully enclosed off-leash dog park like Francisco was) and that dogs are technically required to be on leash at all times. On the other hand, there is plenty of free parking! Don't miss out on this paws-itively delightful event and create lasting memories with your furry companions. Join us for a delightful time at the First Friday Yappy Hour!

Brunch @ Rise & Set

Brunching on late Saturday morning is where it's at... Join me at newish brunch spot in the Polk Gulch neighborhood, [Rise & Set](https://www.riseandsetsf.com/). Serving Australian & Thai flavors married together in modern dishes like pandan toast or chicken and croffle and classic brunch dishes like scrambles and benedicts and serving wine and beer. **Administrative Trivia:** Attendees and Waitlist alike please manage updates (going/not going) for your RSVP before Thursday, June 18 @ 12:00 PM. Meal, Beverage, Mandate, Taxes and Fees=Total Individual Cost Each diner is responsible for the total cost of their own orders this is how I calculate-raw bill x1.35 (tax, tip, mandate if applicable) round up for your total payment. Organizer will manage **one singular bill and form of payment** for the check. Please be prepared to pay the organizer by Cash, Venmo, AppleCash **Parking and Transportation** Located at 1247 Polk at Bush, Lower Nob Hill/Polk Gulch. Steet parking is available, read signage. Sit back and relax and take Public Transportation, options: Block from#49 Van Ness Muni, #2 California (to Caltrain), #19, and Golden Gate Transit bus stop!

Meet Boba Buddies and learn about Postcrossing! ✉️

Dinner Mixer at Leña Restaurant | Great Food & New Connections

**We’re heading to one of Alameda’s newest dinner spots this month**, **Leña Restaurant, a stylish, modern Mexican eatery** that’s already getting buzz for its elevated dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and lively atmosphere perfect for conversation and connection. **Venmo $3 to Reserve Your Spot** There is a non-refundable $3 fee to hold your place. Confirmed attendees, please Venmo $3 to [@Adele-Berry](https://account.venmo.com/u/Adele-Berry) within 48 hours of your RSVP. Leña’s menu features standout dishes and house specialties like: * Susana’s Gaucho Empanadas with sausage, peas & chimichurri sauce * Beef Flat Iron Steak with chimichurri and fries * Chilaquiles de mole that one diner described as *“so good”* * Fresh handmade cocktails inspired by regional Mexican flavors **We’ll meet at 6:30 PM for an evening of great food, drinks, and easygoing mingling.** Come solo or with a friend. This is a perfect opportunity to discover a favorite new dish or just relax and enjoy a warm summer evening out. **RSVP by noon, Saturday, June 20.** *Great dining. Great films. All within the little, island community of Alameda.*

Crab, Seafood & Garlic Noodle Dinner @ Thanh Long Vietnamese Restaurant

Pescatarians and Carbo-holics unite, it's time for SF Foodies to return to Thanh Long, San Francisco's iconic crab and garlic noodle destination. Courtesy of their website: "[Thanh Long](https://www.thanhlongsf.com/) is the original home of *AN’s Famous Garlic Noodles®* and a beloved destination for Vietnamese cuisine in San Francisco. Established in 1971, this family-run restaurant on Judah Street became the city’s very first Vietnamese restaurant—introducing generations of locals and travelers to bold, unforgettable flavors. Thanh Long is also the birthplace of House of AN, the now-celebrated culinary empire built by the An Family, whose legacy began in this humble, oceanside neighborhood. Founded by family matriarch Diana An and later elevated by the visionary *Chef Helene An*, Thanh Long is where signature dishes like *Garlic Noodles with Tiger Prawns*, and *Whole-Roasted Dungeness Crab™* first came to life. It’s also the original home of the famed Secret Kitchen™. Still located in the Outer Sunset after over 50 years, Thanh Long continues to delight with its warm hospitality, cult-following, and deep-rooted culinary history. For those seeking the best garlic noodles in San Francisco or an iconic roasted crab experience in a casual neighborhood setting, Thanh Long remains a must-visit destination. A true hidden gem, steeped in story and soul, where every dish reflects the heart of Vietnamese-American cuisine." **Administrative Trivia** Table for 8. This event has limited spots for open RSVP. Dinner pricing is listed as $$ (around $100) per person, *crab* is market price, sides, beverage are ala carte. To calculate your cost add up **Price of Meal + Beverage +Tax, Mandate & Tip.** Restaurant does not allow separate checks; Organizer will manage **one singular bill and form of payment** be prepared to pay the organizer by Cash, Venmo, AppleCash. **Attendees and Waitlist alike please update your RSVP before Thursday, June 11th.** I will direct message you to confirm attendance. Dress is smart casual. **Parking and Transportation** Street parking is available but challenging 46th Avenue is recommended. Traffic in this area is usually heavy please take that into consideration. N Judah Muni light rail stop 2 minute walk. Muni bus 18 also an option.

Let's Dine at Rose Indian Cuisine!

Let's have "Linner" at Rose Indian Cuisine in the Inner Sunset! We'll meet at 4:00 for a **surprise** meal that's too late to be called lunch but too early to be called dinner (thus, Linner!!). Are you adventuresome enough to let the restaurant decide what to serve? I've asked them to put together a meal for $30 per person, including tax and tip. They'll decide on the menu to give us a sampling of what they offer. Beverages will not be included in the cost, but you may order and pay for your own in addition to the $30. I've not dined here, but I'm open to being surprised! Please, please, please do not sign up without checking your schedule first. **Note that this will be at 4:00**. If you sign up and find you can't attend, please **cancel no later than Tuesday, June 9th**. No shows and late cancellations will cause you to be excluded from any future events. And please don't sign up just to hold a space until something "better" comes along! Hope to see you at the table! The cost for each diner will be $30, including tax and tip. Beverages are not included it that price. Please bring cash or be ready to Venmo or Zelle your payment; I will be charging the whole amount on my credit card. From the business: "Rose Indian Cuisine is a family restaurant owned and operated by the group of people who have honed deep experience in Indian food and spices, and great costumer service. Quality service, freshness, ecological awareness and authentic taste of northern Indian and Himalayan region is our main objective. History Established in 2019. This is a very experienced chef Om Kandel and his team operated restaurant. The chef used to be the leading and founding chef of Tara Indian Cuisine of San Francisco. Om has honed culinary experience from Haryana India and various fine dining Indian restaurants in the San Francisco. He explores various ideas to create various fusion items on top of traditional Indian palace food." The closest public transportation is the N Judah streetcar or the 7 Haight/Noriega bus.

Dinner: The Anchovy Bar (SF)

A few of us have been to [Anchovy Bar](https://www.theanchovybar.com/) before and are going back for anchovy season. We’ll be doing the $95 prix fixe, shared family-style. I’ll be confirming our group size on May 6, so I’ll need a solid headcount by then. Whatever table size I confirm that day will be the max number of attendees so if you’re interested, let me know by May 6. **To confirm your seat** * Commit by May 6 * $104 per person will be collected by June 1 to cover the restaurant’s no-show policy * After that, refunds are only possible if your seat is filled **Details** * $95 prix fixe (+ tax & tip & SF mendate \~1.35x total)

Bachata Dance Classes w/ Henry

Location: ALLEGRO, 12012 San Pablo Ave (cross st - Key Street), Richmond, CA (Park at the Grocery lot) Beginners - 730pm $15-$25 at the door

Mandi House