Want a little pick-me-up to start your day? Let’s take a morning stroll to Clark Street Bakery — whether you grab coffee or just want to enjoy the walk, you’re welcome.

Meet me in front of the Groundfloor neon sign, and we’ll head over together!

"On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was" "It's October 3rd"

Madison's sister Janet is sharing her bday with First Fridays!

We'll be bringing some food to share and then dancing it up in the library afterwards!

If you know me, you probably know Janet, so come and celebrate her on the day of her birth

Bookworms! Discuss your favorite books, authors, genres, and literary events. We usually meet on the first Monday of the month for a book chat. [note if this month is different] 

This month we'll be meeting to discuss our Book Club pick, [title] by [author].

There will be yummy snacks, beverages, and juicy conversation about a book that is sure to spark some thoughts.

Book Club is welcoming new members and we’d love to see you there.

Fresh Sounds presents Seb Zel & Friends! Join us for another Library Sessions at Groundfloor to celebrate art, community, and live music. 

Brooklyn based producer Seb Zel brings friends Gengis Don, Mason Yoo and Josh2800 to the stage, with a special performance from Enjonu as well.

Doors: 7:00pm

@freshsoundsla @sebzelmusic @enjonu @gengisdon @masonyoo @josh2800

Fresh Sounds presents Seb Zel & Friends! Join us for another Library Sessions at Groundfloor to celebrate art, community, and live music. 

Brooklyn based producer Seb Zel brings friends Gengis Don, Mason Yoo and Josh2800 to the stage, with a special performance from Enjonu as well.

Doors: 7:00pm

@freshsoundsla @sebzelmusic @enjonu @gengisdon @masonyoo @josh2800

If you knit, crochet, sew or do any other crafts come and join us! A night to hang out and relax. Whether you have a project to work on, or you want to learn a new skill!

Join Found Sound (@foundsoundla) for a fun, a cappella pop-up choir experience of the smash hit “Golden” from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters. For 3 hours, singers of all levels and all ages will come together, make friends, and sing — no auditions, no pressure, just the joy of making music together. You’ll receive sheet music and vocal demo tracks ahead of time, so you can familiarize yourself with the music.

What to Expect:

* A welcoming, all-levels singing environment — come as you are!

* 3 hours of learning, harmonizing, and connecting with fellow music lovers

* Co-Founder and Facilitator: Angela S. Huang (Groundfloor member, A Cappella Academy, Citizen Queen, CRE888MGMT) - @huangela

* Guest Facilitator: Youngjin Kim (LA Vocalist/Coach, Vocal Seoul) - @itsyoungjinkim

* ​Co-Founder: Grayson Villanueva (Disney Pixar’s Turning Red) - @hellocolorgray

Photo/Video Release:
By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded by Found Sound and event partners. Photos and videos may be used for promotional, fundraising, and archival purposes, in print and digital formats.

$10 discounted tickets for Groundfloor members and their guests! Printed sheet music will be provided as well as snacks.

Sliding scale $15-$35 for the general public.

No one turned away due to lack of funds. To inquire about comp tickets or for other questions, contact us at wearefoundsound@gmail.com. 

We cannot wait to sing with you!

An invitation to be in a community practice of wellbeing, healing and joy. Get to know your fellow Groundfloor members beyond the desk through yoga and movement. 

Each month will have a different theme.

15-min Intentional Introductions & Caring Conversation 

1-hour: Vinyasa Yoga Flow & Meditation 

15-min: Community Sharing 

We welcome all of you. No movement or yoga experience required. This will hopefully feel like a nourishing space to simply just be. 

Host Bios

Sterling Spence is a community advocate with buildOn, musician with the band Westerly, and a yoga teacher facilitating classes throughout the Bay Area. His work at buildOn invites Oakland High Students to engage with civic activism and brings local volunteers and corporate sponsors into supporting youth agency. 

His work centers around building unity in the East Bay and amplifying global education efforts. 

As a yoga teacher, his practice emphasizes vinyasa flow as a way to break out of our routines and refocus on core values of connection, intentionality, and care.

Melissa Andrada (Mel - they/she) is Co-Founder & CEO of Fairground, a consulting collective supporting organizations to help their people feel safe, connected and joyful at work. ❤️Mel co-leads the Queer Yoga Collective at Arise and also teaches queer healing offerings at Soulflow. 

Outside of work, they can be traveling, surfing mellow waves and writing essays on grief and what it means to be human. Mel holds a masters in Cultural Studies and is completing a second masters in Clinical Psychology & Expressive Arts Therapy at the California Institute of Integral Studies. 

LAUNCH is a dynamic experience designed for entrepreneurs, creatives & innovators ready to bring their brand, product, service, idea or invention into world. More than just a pitch day. LAUNCH provides a supportive environment with access to resources, mentors, investors, and holistic wellness practices to help participants thrive both personally and professionally. 

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Slide into the weekend with drinks, snacks, and seriously good vibes at Five o’Groove—our signature Friday happy hour hangout.

Whether you’re winding down from the week or just warming up for the weekend, come kick it with the crew for some easy laughs, tasty bites, and a playlist that keeps the energy just right.

✨ Expect:

– Refreshing drinks

– Yummy snacks

– Chill convo & new connections

– That ahhh-it’s-Friday feeling

Bring your good energy and let’s groove into the weekend, one sip at a time.

PRIVATE EVENT

Oakland Book Lovers! Super excited to read another book by Stephen Graham Jones this October, this time it will be The Buffalo Hunter Hunter. Please contact me (Zarrin) if you have any questions.

Link to the book reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214565614-the-buffalo-hunter-hunter

Join us for our quarterly Insight Lab, an engaging and interactive workshop where we’ll navigate real-world challenges together using a structured framework designed for collaborative problem-solving. In small groups, we will share existing challenges in our work and receive thoughtful support from our entrepreneur community. This process will help you foster fresh insights, innovative approaches, and actionable next steps, helping you refine and evolve your practices in new and creative ways. Whether you're seeking solutions, new perspectives, or space to experiment with ideas, this session is designed to spark meaningful breakthroughs!

Entrepreneur Club is for anyone running their own business, or dreaming of starting their own thing, who wants a supportive community for innovating practices, navigating challenges, and creating sustainable income. 

There will be light bites and refreshments, and an option to hang out afterwards. Mark your calendar for 4th Tuesdays to stay engaged with this supportive community. 

PRIVATE EVENT

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Private Event

Welcome the fall season by creating your very own succulent pumpkin - a living craft that lasts perfectly through Halloween, thrives through Thanksgiving and can be planted for years to come!

In this seasonal workshop, you’ll pick a mini pumpkin, adhere a rooting medium to it, then adorn it with a varied selection of live succulent cuttings, preserved mosses and seasonal elements via hot glue gun. Optional: You can choose to upgrade your craft with a wooden slice to decorate and feature it on at the workshop. 

Hosted by Groundfloor member Rossana in partnership with Creatives Club, you will also learn the basics of succulent propagation while indulging in this fun and inspiring creative experience you’ll want to repeat every year!

Come for the pumpkins, stay for the creative therapy. Better yet, invite your friends with Promo Code GF2025 for 25% off Eventbrite tickets (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/succulent-pumpkin-workshop-tickets-1564769570909) and let’s kick off the season in some serious succulent style! 

All supplies and materials will be provided. This event will start and end on time. Given the small group nature and materials specific to individuals, please update your RSVP if plans have changed to allow others to attend. 

Bringing people together is at the heart of Groundfloor, and there are few better ways to do that than through cuisine. Whether simple or extraordinary, food creates shared experiences and lasting memories! We can't wait to see your smiling face and whatever you buy, cook, bake, or improvise.

While advance planning is grand, last minute registrations are also most welcome. 

Don’t forget to bring containers for leftovers so you can enjoy a great meal or two in the coming days.

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Whether you dread the spotlight or are the first to grab the mic, humans are storytellers by nature and we have more storytelling skill than we realize. Molly’s combination of care and coaching creates a safe space where you have the rare chance to play in ways that strengthen your story-muscles. Come try simple, low-stakes improv games, then listen to our story-sharers. You might even be inspired to share your own 5-minute story.

This event is free for Groundfloor members. Want to bring a friend? Guests can purchase a ticket for this event using this link: https://www.connectwithstory.com/

Molly is a coach, strategy consultant, and artist; designing experiences that inspire individuals and teams to tap into their creativity for more impact with less effort. She's on a mission to connect people to their authentic voice, a deeper purpose, and the power of community. Because our voices matter, our story is a gift and connection is the key to unlock the best in us.

Each month we gather on the 4th Thursday for a film that we love.

Halloween edition!

Protective, energetic and eternally enchanting, humans have related to Earth's beautiful stones since antiquity. 

This immersive watercolor workshop explores the stories behind genuine mineral and earth pigments as you experience the paints firsthand. You'll create a frame-worthy piece of watercolor swatch art using pigments made of genuine rare, precious and semi-precious stones. All supplies are provided including tools, pure cotton paper, and professional and rare paints.

This is a ticketed event. Groundfloor members can purchase up to two tickets at the $15 member price using coupon code VALENCIA. Additional tickets are $25. Register here: https://abrstationery.as.me/enchantingstones

Join us for a small-group exchange in an atmosphere of listening and shared inquiry informed by the work of philosopher and spiritual teacher G. I. Gurdjieff.

This gathering is for those who feel a deep longing beyond the ordinary, who are willing to live with questions and who wish to attend, listen and share with sincerity.

No prior knowledge is required, just your openness and interest to listen to ourselves and others.

Logistical note: We plan to gather in the back garden.

Get spooky with us at GroundFloor for a night of costumes, music, and community. We’ll transform the space with eerie vibes and plenty of treats (and maybe a few tricks). Costumes are encouraged!

Expect candy, good music, candy, festive drinks, candy, and a chance to celebrate the season with your fellow GroundFloor members and friends.

The Creatives Club is your go-to hub for igniting creativity and making progress in your artistic endeavors. We want to The club hosts a diverse range of events, including Creation Hours, 30-day accountability challenges, Creative Speed Dating, and more.

Join us for a small-group exchange in an atmosphere of listening and shared inquiry informed by the work of philosopher and spiritual teacher G. I. Gurdjieff.

This gathering is for those who feel a deep longing beyond the ordinary, who are willing to live with questions and who wish to attend, listen and share with sincerity.

No prior knowledge is required, just your openness and interest to listen to ourselves and others.

Logistical note: We plan to gather in the back garden.