Events

Groundfloor membership gives access to a huge variety of events and experiences ranging from wellness retreats to cooking classes and comedy shows – and everything in between.

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CA Wine Club

Whether you've had one glass of wine or 1000, this is the place for you. We will work our way up and down the coast of our wonderful state tasting everything and anything we want along the way! Did you know there are close to 5000 wineries in California? We'll be busy - come join us -- we are a friendly group with a lot of things planned! You'll never be bored!

5 on Friday

New Moon Ritual

New Moon in Virgo Ritual: Clarity & Renewal
Thursday, Sept 19 · 7pm

Join me, Sandra D (CCHt, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist), for an evening of grounding, release, and renewal under the Virgo New Moon.

This ritual is designed as a gentle introduction to hypnotherapy—where guided meditation meets somatic practice. You’ll be guided into a deeply relaxed state that allows your subconscious wisdom to speak, helping you release self-doubt, perfectionism, and inner pressure, while setting clear, empowered intentions for self-care, healthy routines, and balance.

Together we’ll move through:
✨ Grounding meditation & blessing a personal talisman
🌿 Oil anointing for clarity & calm
🔥 Somatic releasing journey + journaling
🌀 Intention-setting journey + journaling
🕯 Fire ritual to release what no longer serves

What to Bring
– Journal + pen
– A crystal, talisman, or meaningful object to bless (optional)
– Water, cozy clothes, and an open heart
– Blanket or eye mask for comfort (optional)

BEGIN ⭕️: Soul Care Session

SESSION 5- We’re journeying through Soul Care by Debra Fileta, but this isn’t just a book club. It’s a sacred invitation to activate transformation. Each week, we gather for guided conversations and immersive soul care practices that help us pause, process, and reconnect with God and ourselves in meaningful ways.

This gathering is part of BEGIN Circles, a women’s wellness community rooted in faith, healing, and intentional growth.

Together we live out what BEGIN stands for:
🏗️ B — Build rhythms of grace
💪🏼 E — Empower each other
📚 G — Grow in wisdom
💛 I — Impact our community
🌳 N — Nurture the spirit, soul and body Expect cozy gatherings, honest reflection, wellness samples, and creative activations that align with each chapter—from gut health teachings to movement, art, and soul journaling. It’s a sacred pause to breathe, heal and grow together.

🌿 BEGIN Circles Soul Care Group Coaching
Your Invitation to Healing, Building, Becoming ✨


🌿 BEGIN ⭕️ Schedule:

📅August 16 | Session 1 — Living Filled to Fully Live

📅 August 23 | Session 2 — Breaking Through Burnout + False Beliefs

📅 August 30 | Session 3 — Nourishing Your Soul (Gut Health Activation)

📅 September 6 | Session 4 — Embodiment, Rest & Community

⏸️ September 13 — No Gathering | Sabbath Exploration

📅 September 20 | Session 5 — Relationships, Boundaries & Creativity

📅 September 27 | Session 6 — Living Your Core Values & Calling

⏸️ October 4 — No Gathering | Sabbath Exploration

📅 October 11 | Celebration & Tuning In — Special Celebration Gathering!



🕰️ Time: Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Location: Echo Park

Personal Project & Chill Vibes Sunday ☀️

Mindful Flow Series: Yoga for Anxiety

We’re all prone to anxiety—it’s a normal and protective emotion. But when it overtakes us, we live in our [often untrue] thoughts, the body becomes dysregulated, and we get disconnected from life.

Blending ancient wisdom with modern therapy practices, this workshop is designed to help you cope with stress and anxiety. Drawing from Ayurveda, we’ll move through breathwork, yoga postures, and mindfulness practices. Any level of yoga experience is welcome.

What to expect:
🪷 Grounding Yoga Pranayama (breathwork) & Asana (postures) – to regulate the nervous system and reduce restless energy
🌀 Meditation for the Overthinking Mind –to quiet racing thoughts, while learning cognitive defusion, a technique to not get lost in our mind’s narratives.
❇️ Mindfulness of Sound & Sound Bath – immersing in healing vibrations to release tension, practice sound as an anchor, and invite deep relaxation.

Wear comfortable clothes and arrive a few minutes early to set up. Yoga mats are available, but feel free to bring your own. Optional: a journal and pen.

This workshop is part of the Mindful Flow Series, a collection of workshops weaving together Eastern healing traditions and Western psychotherapy to increase resilience and cultivate ease. In each workshop, you’ll also walk away with a few ideas and mind-body tools to bring into daily life to nurture your well-being. Facilitated by Nira, Licensed Psychotherapist & Yoga/Meditation instructor

5 on Friday

BEGIN ⭕️: Soul Care Session

SESSION 6- We’re journeying through Soul Care by Debra Fileta, but this isn’t just a book club. It’s a sacred invitation to activate transformation. Each week, we gather for guided conversations and immersive soul care practices that help us pause, process, and reconnect with God and ourselves in meaningful ways.

This gathering is part of BEGIN Circles, a women’s wellness community rooted in faith, healing, and intentional growth.

Together we live out what BEGIN stands for:
🏗️ B — Build rhythms of grace
💪🏼 E — Empower each other
📚 G — Grow in wisdom
💛 I — Impact our community
🌳 N — Nurture the spirit, soul and body Expect cozy gatherings, honest reflection, wellness samples, and creative activations that align with each chapter—from gut health teachings to movement, art, and soul journaling. It’s a sacred pause to breathe, heal and grow together.

🌿 BEGIN Circles Soul Care Group Coaching
Your Invitation to Healing, Building, Becoming ✨


🌿 BEGIN ⭕️ Schedule:

📅August 16 | Session 1 — Living Filled to Fully Live

📅 August 23 | Session 2 — Breaking Through Burnout + False Beliefs

📅 August 30 | Session 3 — Nourishing Your Soul (Gut Health Activation)

📅 September 6 | Session 4 — Embodiment, Rest & Community

⏸️ September 13 — No Gathering | Sabbath Exploration

📅 September 20 | Session 5 — Relationships, Boundaries & Creativity

📅 September 27 | Session 6 — Living Your Core Values & Calling

⏸️ October 4 — No Gathering | Sabbath Exploration

📅 October 11 | Celebration & Tuning In — Special Celebration Gathering!



🕰️ Time: Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Location: Echo Park

Eunisses for City Council Social + Fundraiser

Eunisses Hernandez is a native Angeleno, badass community organizer and current City Council member for Council District 1 (where Ground Floor is!). She's running for re-election and this a chance to learn about her work for the community, eat some yummy food, and support her re-election campaign.

🎶💛 “Golden” - KPop Demon Hunters • Community Pop-Up Choir hosted by Found Sound

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!

GTFO: 44mile beach bike challenge

We’re back at it! A few of us are gearing up for the 44-mile epic bike ride. Join us for stunning ocean views and an awesome workout!

Movement Lab

A guided journey through movement, rhythm, and release. We begin with a 5 minute grounding body scan and check-in, followed by 50–60 minutes of fluid movement set to an eclectic mix of music. We start with slow isolated movements to awaken the joints and muscles, then flow into full-body sequences with elements of dance and yoga. Includes playful, inner child sequences and improvisation. The intensity builds to a natural peak—before winding down into deep stretching and relaxation. Leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and loosened up! All levels. No experience necessary. Bring Water. Wear comfortable clothes with layers for warm up. Please arrive on time since class is one hour and part of the experience is moving for the full hour.. we may go up to 15 minutes longer… thank you!!

Also wellness room will be dimly lit with colorful lights for soothing, playful ambiance.

Message Jen with any questions :)

Optional: join after for tea or lunch at nearby cafe :)

Black LA History Brunch

Join us for a series of immersive curatored exhibits showcasing hidden figures in Black LA history. While enjoying a soulful brunch.

Come, have a seat at the table 🌞
https://link.waveapps.com/uqe4eh-3rmcw6

Community Cooks Pasta x Chef Jason

Are you someone who loves the idea of cooking but often feels overwhelmed by the prep? Or maybe you just enjoy sharing a meal with others but don't feel like going out to eat? Whether you're a self-proclaimed home chef or a kitchen newbie, Community Cooks is all about the joy of creating simple, delicious meals together in a laid-back, supportive environment.
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Happy 1 Year Anniversary!! Coming to you with another collab, this time with THE Chef Jason.
He'll be teaching you how to make pasta from scratch. Afterwards, we'll enjoy a full dinner including:
Pasta
Spicy Vodka Sauce, Bolognese, +1 TBD
Chicken Cutlet
Meatballs (My Nana's Recipe)
Caesar Salad, Bruschetta, Caprese Skewers, + Other Sides/Apps
Wine
& More

Cinema Cult: A Separation

This masterpiece of cinema has reached universal acclaim with a 95% on metacritic from users and critics alike. It’s a drama about a separation set in Iran and what better to pair it with than Persian food made by member Pegah. It will be an enriching and delicious night. See you soon!

Sips Happen - Come Hang Fam

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!

Trivia Night!

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!

Beat Procrastination and Creative Blocks

You know that state of mind where you forget about time and space and become completely focused on whatever you’re working on? That's called the FLOW, and it feels great but can be difficult to achieve consistently on your own. Through the power of mono-tasking, rituals, body doubling, and power breaks, we’ll reach the FLOW together, and you’ll be surprised by what you’ll have gotten done at the end of the day. So how does it work? We’ll have a series of 50-minute bursts of focused, mono-tasking work. Every burst will be separated by quick 10-minute breaks. After 2 bursts, we’ll have a longer break, where we’ll share a meal (remember to bring your own lunch) and socialize before diving into the last two bursts. Switching off notifications, focusing on a single task at a time, being surrounded by people doing the same, and not keeping track of time will help you reach the FLOW. Essentially, getting days' worth of work done in just four hours. Let's get those procrastinated tasks done and beat creative blocks TOGETHER! Here is what our session will look like: 10:30 - 10:45: introduction 10:45 - 11:35: first rush 11:35 - 11:45: short break 11:45 - 12:35: second rush 12:35 - 01:05: lunch break 01:05 - 01:55: third rush 01:55 - 02:05: short break 02:05 - 02:55: last rush 02:55 - 03:10: outro You are welcome to join for just one rush or stay for the whole session; we just ask you to enter or leave the room only during breaks to prevent distraction for the other participants.

Book Club: The Man in the High Castle

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.

5 on Friday

Log off and join in at 5 pm on Fridays. Each week we take the pulse to decide if we GTFO or stay in. No matter what we do, it's a fun way to hang out with your community before Friday night plans.

Just show up as you are - we’ll handle the rest.

Film & TV 2nd Friday Happy Hour

Join us for our monthly Film & TV happy hour! All are welcome - those working in and around Film & TV and/or eager enthusiasts!

Stay tuned for more details on this month's Industry Spotlight.

BEGIN ⭕️: Soul Care Session

FINAL! SESSION 7- We’re journeying through Soul Care by Debra Fileta, but this isn’t just a book club. It’s a sacred invitation to activate transformation. Each week, we gather for guided conversations and immersive soul care practices that help us pause, process, and reconnect with God and ourselves in meaningful ways.

This gathering is part of BEGIN Circles, a women’s wellness community rooted in faith, healing, and intentional growth.

Together we live out what BEGIN stands for:
🏗️ B — Build rhythms of grace
💪🏼 E — Empower each other
📚 G — Grow in wisdom
💛 I — Impact our community
🌳 N — Nurture the spirit, soul and body Expect cozy gatherings, honest reflection, wellness samples, and creative activations that align with each chapter—from gut health teachings to movement, art, and soul journaling. It’s a sacred pause to breathe, heal and grow together.

🌿 BEGIN Circles Soul Care Group Coaching
Your Invitation to Healing, Building, Becoming ✨


🌿 BEGIN ⭕️ Schedule:

📅August 16 | Session 1 — Living Filled to Fully Live

📅 August 23 | Session 2 — Breaking Through Burnout + False Beliefs

📅 August 30 | Session 3 — Nourishing Your Soul (Gut Health Activation)

📅 September 6 | Session 4 — Embodiment, Rest & Community

⏸️ September 13 — No Gathering | Sabbath Exploration

📅 September 20 | Session 5 — Relationships, Boundaries & Creativity

📅 September 27 | Session 6 — Living Your Core Values & Calling

⏸️ October 4 — No Gathering | Sabbath Exploration

📅 October 11 | Celebration & Tuning In — Special Celebration Gathering!



🕰️ Time: Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Location: Echo Park

Library Sessions - TYA

Fresh Sounds presents Library Sessions with TYA. Come listen to her debut EP, enjoy light refreshments, mental health art, clothing swap, local chocolate tastings, and more!

While this is a "free" event, please pay what you can to help support a local artist! Venmo @cass-flower

Tags & Slaps

Tags & Slaps is back!
Join us for a special night of graffiti lettering and fun.

For just $5, you’ll get a mini metal shipping container and acrylic markers (all provided) to cover with your own graffiti art. Think of it as creating your own urban collectible.

Come with a theme or concept in mind so you’re ready to paint. You can do graffiti style words, characters, or symbols. I’ll share examples in the chat to get ideas flowing.

We’ll be joined by my design students from Woodbury University, so expect good conversations, inspirations, and a relaxed creative hangout.

And yes, there will be snax

Library Sessions - Seb Zel & Friends

Fresh Sounds presents Library Sessions with Seb Zel and friends. Come enjoy some fresh tunes and an ice cold Juneshine!

Armenian Cultural Heritage

Black LA History Brunch

Join us for a series of immersive curatored exhibits showcasing hidden figures in Black LA history.

A Taste of History: Cooking with Malinda Russell

The year 1866 meets 2025 in this hands-on experience that merges cooking with history! We will prepare a meal, 21st century-style, inspired by the life and recipes of culinary pioneer Malinda Russell. Join us to learn a fascinating piece of culinary history and enjoy a homemade lunch with friends.

Menu*
-Chicken Salad Lettuce Cups with Roasted Red Peppers and Fresh Citrus (mayo-free!)
-Sally Lunn Bread
-Quick Pickles
-Raspberry “Rose Gold” Cake with Cream
-Wine will be served

*Subject to change based on availability

Allergens: eggs, milk, wheat
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New Members Hour: Good Vibes, New Faces

Waffle Wednesday: Stack It Up & Vibe Out 🧇

GTFO 51st and Tel : R&B Trivia

There is limited seating. We suggest arriving by 7pm to secure a table for your team. THEME: Best Rap/R&B Collabs PRIZES: TBD

Moon Magic: Eclipse Season

This month we’ll meet just before the Solar Eclipse in Virgo, the second new moon in virgo in a row. This powerful and unique lunation, magnifying the intentions and plans we set with August’s new moon. We’ll revisit our intentions and tap into the energy of this moment to make new plans for the final season of 2025.

Bring a journal, tarot cards, or other items that help you with reflection.

Want to bring a guest? Message Bex for the eventbrite link.

Flow for the evening:
6:30 Arrive, enjoy tea, and settle in
6:40 Introductions
7:10 Grounding and guided meditation
7:20 Insights and discussions about the lunar phase
8:00 Play Time: reflect, chat, or pull cards
8:15 Closing circle

Five o’Groove: Friday Happy Hour 🌀

Green Tea Tasting & Blending Workshop

Discover, Taste & Create Your Perfect Tea Blend

Take Home: 1 oz custom tea blend (8-10 servings)

What You'll Experience

🍃 Guided Tasting Journey

Explore six premium green teas from Japan and China:

Young Hyson - Delicate Chinese tea with floral sweetness

Gunpowder - Bold, robust tea with distinctive pellet shape

Jasmine Green - Scented with real jasmine flowers

Matcha - Ceremonial powdered tea with intense umami

Mecha - Japanese tea with robust flavor and toasted notes

Sencha - Japan's everyday favorite with fresh, grassy notes

🌿 Create Your Signature Blend

Choose your own adventure:

Option A: Choose a base of Green Tea + Herbal Blend

Option B: Choose a base of Hibiscus, Chamomile, Peppermint, or Rooibos 

Add aromatic herbs for wellness and flavor:

Ginger (warming & digestive)

Mint (cooling & drying)

Rose hips (tart & vitamin-rich)

Rose petals (romantic & floral)

Lemon balm (citrusy & calming)

Chamomile (honey-sweet & relaxing)

Elderberry (anti-inflammatory & tart)

Shisandra Berry (adaptogen and "five flavor")

Orange Peel (citrusy & digestive)

Cinnamon (warming & digestive)

Lavender (slightly warming & relaxing) 

Ashwaghanda (adaptogen & calming)

Licorice (anti-inflammatory & digestive)

Sage (warming & anti-septic)

All teas sourced from Monterey Herb Co and Lhasa Karnak 

Perfect For

✨ Tea lovers wanting to deepen their knowledge

✨ Beginners curious about green tea varieties

✨ Gift seekers looking for a unique experience

✨ Wellness enthusiasts interested in herbal benefits

✨ Creative spirits who love hands-on activities

What's Included

During the Workshop:

Tea tasting of 6 premium green teas

Guidance on flavor profiles and origins

All blending materials and equipment

Palate cleansers and tasting cups

Take Home:

1 oz bag of your custom blend

Brewing guide with your recipe

Reference card for future blending

Tasting notes from today's exploration

Workshop Schedule

30 min | Tea Tasting Journey

Guided tasting of all six green teas with flavor discussion

20 min | Blending Principles

Learn the art of combining teas and herbs

30 min | Create Your Blend

Hands-on blending with expert guidance

15 min | Package & Label

Finalize your take-home blend with brewing instructions

Booking Information

Investment: $15 per person

Includes: All materials, tasting, instruction, and 1 oz take-home blend

What to Bring: Just yourself and your curiosity!

Dietary Notes: Naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly

Light snacks and nibbles will be provided 

Transform your tea experience from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're seeking the perfect morning energizer, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a soothing evening wind-down, you'll leave with the knowledge and your own custom creation.

Book your spot today and discover your signature tea blend!

Investing made simple, over lunch.

This Lunch and Learn is all about making investing feel less scary and way more doable.

We’ll cover the basics without all the overwhelming financial jargon. You’ll get tips on how to start investing even if you don’t have much money and how to avoid common pitfalls.

The goal is for you to walk away feeling more confident and clear about how investing can support your future.

Bring your lunch and your questions, and leave with knowledge you can put into action right away!

Entrepreneur Club - How to be Nimble (but not all over the place)

A small business' superpower is the ability to pivot quickly to respond to changing market conditions or your own needs, but how do you diversify your income streams while staying true to your business and yourself? We’ll look at how to design a new product to meet your strategic needs and allow you to stay in the freedom of experimentation, not fear. Entrepreneur Club is for anyone running their own business or dreaming of starting their own thing, and wanting a supportive community for innovating practices, navigating challenges, and creating sustainable income. Mark your calendar for 4th Tuesdays (except Nov Dec) to stay engaged with this supportive community.

Waffle Wednesday: Stack It Up & Vibe Out 🧇

New Members Hour: Good Vibes, New Faces

New to the club? Come catch the vibe and meet your fellow members at Good Vibes, New Faces—our laid-back welcome hour designed just for you.

This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and get familiar with your space. Your Community Manager will be on hand to walk you through the Groundfloor app, help you navigate all the ways to get involved, and make sure your photo gets added to the Member Wall—because we want to see your face around here!

✨ What’s going down:
–Get connected with other members like you
– App walkthrough and tips
– Open Q&A with your Community Manager
– Member board photo time 📸
– Chill vibes and smiles guaranteed

Five o’Groove: Friday Happy Hour 🌀

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.

Unplug and Play - Offline Hangout

Escape the digital grind, leave your cell phone at the door, and detox at Groundfloor in Oakland. Enjoy a Sunday morning of screen-free mingling surrounded by a community of like-minded people looking to unplug and play!

Total Duration: 2.5 hours

1:00 PM
Sign-In, Meet, Greet and Mingle (please be on time as it helps to improve the container!) Grab your name tag, say hello, get settled in. We'll chat, and break the ice!

60 Minutes
Community Through Curiosity - Time to connect! Choose a question from our deck or ask your own, and go around the circle sharing your answers. It’s all about getting to know each other in a relaxed, open space. You can pass or come back to a question later if you’d like!

15 Minutes
Break time

45 Minutes
Chill Time: Hang & Play Pair up, group up, or chill solo! Play games, chat, or simply hang out with new friends.

10 Minutes
Closing & Gratitude Let’s wrap up with a quick reflection and gratitude. Share one word that sums up your experience!

Important Notes
• Disclaimer: By handing over your phone, you're placing a great deal of faith in the system!! However, if it happens to vanish or encounter an unexpected mishap, the Unplug and Play Collective cannot be held responsible. Not quite ready to part ways with your phone? No problem—simply switch it off and keep it out of sight! ________________________________

Digital directions to analog connections __> IG @unplugandplaycollective

www.unplugandplaycollective.com

WHY JOIN? This event carves out dedicated time in your schedule to put away your cell phone, unwind, connect, and rediscover the simple joys of life in community. Whether you’re catching up on hobbies, meeting new people, or simply enjoying some quiet time, this is your opportunity to embrace the unplugged life.

Book Club: God of the Woods

Oakland Book Lovers! Join us in September to read God of the Woods. Please contact me (Zarrin) if you have any questions.

Link to the book review :https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199698485-the-god-of-the-woods

Watercolor Doodling: Cacti 🌵

In just a few basic brushstrokes you can create beautiful watercolor cacti. Join this group doodle session to learn how, and fill a page practicing your new skill.

This is a casual and social doodling session with everything you need provided. Enjoy multiple types of watercolor, markers, papers, pencils and more, with new surprise supplies each week. We begin with a short demo and optional prompt, then it's open doodling in great company.

No experience necessary and all are welcome.
Basic supplies including watercolor paper, paint, brushes, mark making tools, rags and water will be provided.
You're welcome to bring your own supplies and BYOB.
The workshop takes place at Groundfloor Oakland, 4055 Telegraph Avenue.

🎟️ This is a ticketed event! Reserve your space by booking in the app and purchasing a ticket at
https://abrstationery.as.me/cactidoodlesOakland
Use code GFDOODLE for the $5 Groundfloor price for members and their guests. Venmo is also accepted (@abrstationery).

Waffle Wednesday: Stack It Up & Vibe Out 🧇

New Members Hour: Good Vibes, New Faces

New to the club? Come catch the vibe and meet your fellow members at Good Vibes, New Faces—our laid-back welcome hour designed just for you.

This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and get familiar with your space. Your Community Manager will be on hand to walk you through the Groundfloor app, help you navigate all the ways to get involved, and make sure your photo gets added to the Member Wall—because we want to see your face around here!

✨ What’s going down:
–Get connected with other members like you
– App walkthrough and tips
– Open Q&A with your Community Manager
– Member board photo time 📸
– Chill vibes and smiles guaranteed

New Members Hour: Good Vibes, New Faces

Writing Club

Bring something to write with and something you’re working on (if you don’t have anything written, that’s fine–we’ll start off with a fun writing prompt!). We’ll write together, have an accountability/goals check-in, and decide how we want to use our time and collective expertise. Writers of all genres and experience levels welcome.

GTFO: First Friday

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Oakland's vibrant First Friday! Every first Friday of the month, the streets of Oakland come alive with art, music, food, and culture. Whether you’re discovering new art, grabbing a bite from one of the many food trucks, having a drink at a local bar or just soaking in the energy of this dynamic city, First Friday is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Make sure to check the chat for locations .

Restore & Recharge 🍵🧘🏽‍♀️

It's Sober October, and let's keep your wellness journey going with a restorative yoga class with Laura Moir

We'll meet in the lounge between 11:30 am - 11:55 am for a delicious cup of tea, and there will be blank journals supplied with a prompt card for those who want them.

Awakening our senses with a few minutes of mindful breathing and meditation, then Laura will guide us through a session of Yin and Vinyasa poses. Yin will help us stretch out all the negativity, and the Vinyasa will inspire us to recharge. At the end, we'll de-stress and relax with a 10-minute sound healing while we lie in Shavasana.

11:30 am - 11:55 pm: Arrival into the space, enjoy a cup of green or herbal tea, and journal with prompts
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: Yoga stretch and flow
12:45 pm - 12:55 pm: Sound bath with crystal bowl and chimes.

Optional 1:00 pm: Bring your own lunch and join us for community and connection on the comfy couches of Groundfloor. Your hostess will have a sweet treat and more tea for those who would like to hang out a little longer.

Things to bring: Water bottle, personal yoga mat, eye mask, blanket, journal.

Other:
There is street parking nearby.
40th St. Bart is a 5-minute walk away.

https://lauramoir.yoga/

Watercolor After Dark: Enchanting Stones 💎

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

This social and creative workshop explores the stories behind genuine mineral and earth watercolor pigments as you experience the beauty of the paints firsthand. You'll create a frame-worthy piece of watercolor swatch art using pigments made of genuine minerals and semi-precious stones like, amethyst, garnet, jade and more. 

This is a beginner-friendly workshop and all are welcome. All supplies are provided including tools, pure cotton paper and professional paints.

🎟️ This is a ticketed event 🎟️ 

Register here: https://abrstationery.as.me/enchantingstones

Groundfloor members: $15 member price for up to two tickets using code VALENCIADARK

Additional tickets: $25

New Members Hour: Good Vibes, New Faces

New to the club? Come catch the vibe and meet your fellow members at Good Vibes, New Faces—our laid-back welcome hour designed just for you.

This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and get familiar with your space. Your Community Manager will be on hand to walk you through the Groundfloor app, help you navigate all the ways to get involved, and make sure your photo gets added to the Member Wall—because we want to see your face around here!

✨ What’s going down:
–Get connected with other members like you
– App walkthrough and tips
– Open Q&A with your Community Manager
– Member board photo time 📸
– Chill vibes and smiles guaranteed

Moon Magic: Full Moon in Aries

Moon Magic is a night of self-work guided by the stars. Join us for reflection and ritual, led by Bex Mui, queer witch, energy healer, and author of House of Our Queer: Healing, Reframing, and Reclaiming Your Spiritual Practice.
This month we’ll meet the day after the peak of the Full Moon in Aries, ready to work with this potent fire energy! Aries is the first sign, an unapologetic and direct fireball that helps us to get real with our priorities while working with Libra season to create balance in our lives. It’s time to tap into our intuition and make sure what we give is also flowing back to us.
Bring a journal, tarot cards, or other items that help you with reflection.


Want to bring a guest? Message Bex for the eventbrite link.

Flow for the evening:

6:30 Arrive, enjoy tea, and settle in

6:45 Introductions

7:10 Grounding and guided meditation

7:20 Insights and discussions about the lunar phase

8:00 Play Time: reflect, chat, or pull cards

8:15 Closing circle

Waffle Wednesday: Stack It Up & Vibe Out 🧇

New Members Hour: Good Vibes, New Faces

New to the club? Come catch the vibe and meet your fellow members at Good Vibes, New Faces—our laid-back welcome hour designed just for you.

This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and get familiar with your space. Your Community Manager will be on hand to walk you through the Groundfloor app, help you navigate all the ways to get involved, and make sure your photo gets added to the Member Wall—because we want to see your face around here!

✨ What’s going down:
–Get connected with other members like you
– App walkthrough and tips
– Open Q&A with your Community Manager
– Member board photo time 📸
– Chill vibes and smiles guaranteed

Holistic Entrepreneurial Summit

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. 

New Members Hour: Good Vibes, New Faces

Private event

Private event

Creative Mornings

CreativeMornings is a free monthly breakfast lecture series. We offer free coffee, breakfast, and an inspiring talk highlighting an artist, maker, entrepreneur or creative individual in our community! We’re part of a global network found in over 240 cities worldwide, and are entirely volunteer-run and supported by local businesses in Oakland. About CreativeMornings/Oakland To say we have pride about our Town is an understatement. You have either been here, or you have the desire to be here. But Oakland does not mince messages: to belong here is to make a promise to community.  Oakland is built on community. Creativity and collaboration are what brought the Free Breakfasts to the children of West Oakland, the endurance to the Occupiers, and the persistence to the Resistance. We understand that to live a vibrant and inclusive life requires a diversity of beliefs and backgrounds. We understand that to breathe creativity into the minds and souls of our neighbors it requires the joy and respect for others. Community is not a one way street. Thankfully, we love to share it. At CreativeMornings Oakland, we seek to elevate the voices of our community: the passionate, the freedom fighters, the change makers, the resilient, the honest, and the leaders—without whom we’d have no inspiration, for our community is our future. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Christine Board is an interdisciplinary artist and lover of narrative. Her work sits at the intersections of health equity, collective care, and community. Rooted in the Bay Area, she seeks to center long-standing traditions of intergenerational knowing. Her creative practices include floral artistry, storytelling, and place-making, each a medium for reclaiming space, cultivating beauty, and embodying belonging. She believes that storytelling and gathering are essential to our collective wellbeing.

Five o’Groove: Friday Happy Hour 🌀

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.

What Should We Solve, Together? A Civic Gathering at Groundfloor on What Matters Most

A Civic Gathering at Groundfloor on What Matters Most

Oakland is full of wisdom — and people ready to act. What’s missing is a space to listen deeply, identify the problems that matter most, and collaborate across lines to solve them.

This gathering is the first step in a broader community-led civic process. Together, we’ll:
• Share what really matters to you, as an Oaklander
• Explore what’s possible across neighborhoods, backgrounds, and sectors
• Experience and experiment with inclusive practices and tools
(like this interactive Pol.is survey > https://bit.ly/OaklandCivicSolutions2025)
• Discover opportunities to meet with community members, leaders, media, and policymakers.

Facilitated by a local team of community organizers and civic innovators, we invite you to come and be heard. This is not a listening session— come ready to build something together.

Whether you’re a resident, activist, small biz owner, journalist, policymaker, or just someone who cares — your voice belongs here.

We aim to create a welcoming and transformative space where people feel heard, discover shared priorities, and want to build toward solutions together. Join us at the beginning — your voice shapes this ongoing experiment in real democracy for the East Bay.

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Event hosted by Real Democracy & East Bay Civic Hub. Let’s find out what matters, and build from the ground floor.

Event is free and open to all local attendees. You don’t do not need to be a member of Groundfloor to attend, and welcome you as a guest.

Snacks to be provided.

That Art Party (for BIPOC adults)

New Members Hour: Good Vibes, New Faces

New to the club? Come catch the vibe and meet your fellow members at Good Vibes, New Faces—our laid-back welcome hour designed just for you.

This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and get familiar with your space. Your Community Manager will be on hand to walk you through the Groundfloor app, help you navigate all the ways to get involved, and make sure your photo gets added to the Member Wall—because we want to see your face around here!

✨ What’s going down:
–Get connected with other members like you
– App walkthrough and tips
– Open Q&A with your Community Manager
– Member board photo time 📸
– Chill vibes and smiles guaranteed

GTFO 51st and Tel : R&B Trivia

There is limited seating. We suggest arriving by 7pm to secure a table.
It's cuffing season so there's no better time to pull a baddie with these dirty macking classics! Bring the one who might be the one and maybe y'all can make it official by the end of the night. PRIZES: TBD

FOOD FREEDOM 101: Break the diet cycle & Live without food guilt.

Are you tired of feeling out of control around food—or constantly thinking about what, when, and how much you should be eating?

Maybe you’ve tried every “healthy lifestyle change” under the sun… only to end up right back where you started—feeling stuck in a cycle of guilt, restriction, and rebellion.

If you’re ready to find a more peaceful, grounded, and sustainable way of relating to food and your body… this evening workshop is for you.

Hosted by certified intuitive eating counselor and registered dietitian Leah Kern

Sofar Sounds Concert

Sofar Sounds is back at Groundfloor, bringing you an unforgettable night of live music! 🎤✨
. The best part? The artists are a mystery – you'll discover who they are only when they take the stage! 😮
Important: You’ll need to create an account on Sofar Sounds to claim your ticket. Please make an account and enter the code to secure your spot!
Want to book a ticket for a guest? You can book their ticket here: [https://www.sofarsounds.com]
See you there for a night of surprise performances and incredible music! 🎵

Craft 🎨 and Connection

Join us for an afternoon of resilience and connection. This gathering offers a nurturing space to express ourselves through various artistic mediums while exploring teas that complement your mood and creative journey.

We'll provide an assortment of art supplies, including:
Pencils and ink markers for sketching and drawing
Beautiful mandala coloring pages for mindful creation
Materials for crafting friendship bracelets
Watercolor paints and pads
A thoughtfully curated tea bar for every mood

This is an opportunity to create images and artwork that reflect the courage we demonstrate in our daily lives and the strength we share with each other. Through art, we can express the small acts of bravery that shape our everyday experiences - from facing challenges at work to showing up for loved ones, from trying new things to standing up for what matters to us.

Our mood-inspired tea bar will feature varieties to match whatever you are feeling: calming chamomile and lavender for moments of reflection, energizing green tea for creative bursts, grounding rooibos, and dandelion root for staying present, and uplifting ginger lemon elixir for celebration. Select teas that align with your current state of mind, the feeling you'd like to cultivate while creating, with the option to brew your own blends as well.

All skill levels welcome. While we'll have various art supplies available, please feel free to bring any personal craft projects you're currently working on. This is a judgment-free space to express yourself, connect with others, and celebrate our shared journey of resilience.

Perfect For
✨Art enthusiasts wanting to connect with others
✨Wellness seekers interested in functional beverages
✨Tea lovers ready to expand beyond traditional brewing
✨Creative minds who enjoy hands-on crafting
✨Health-conscious drinkers seeking mindful alternatives

During the session:
Opportunity to create your own custom tea blend
Create a friendship bracelet, and pick up a watercolor palette to paint
Scrapbook an intention card, and try your hand at a paint-by-number kit
Coloring books, and additional art supplies to play with

Take Home:
Herbal blend packets (1 oz each) to recreate your favorite blend.
Wellness benefits card explaining each ingredient's properties

Includes: Tea, lite bites, arts and craft supplies
What to Bring: A craft project you are working on, or just yourself and an open mind!
Dietary Notes: Naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly, alcohol-free

Book your spot today and discover your art and tea community!


Book Launch for Mona Shomali’s Water Mamas

Join us to celebrate the launch of Groundfloor member Mona Shomali’s new book WATER MAMAS!

This event is free and open to the public.

The Amazon is dying. What price is too high to save it?

In a not-so-distant future, the Earth's lungs are failing. A United Nations representative, Afa, finds herself deep in the parched heart of the Amazon, facing the ultimate ethical dilemma. Her mission: secure consent from indigenous tribes to start a rain seeding program. Rain cloud technology promises to reverse the ravages of climate change, to breathe life back into the global rainforests.

But here, in the ancient heart of their lands, consent is not merely a formality; it's enshrined in human rights law. Her initial confidence crumbles in Guyana, where the very idea of man-made rain strikes at the core of Indigenous mythology and spirituality. It’s a clash of worlds—Western science versus ancestral wisdom—with the fate of the global climate hanging precariously in the balance.

Amidst this complex crisis, Afa's journey becomes intensely personal. Navigating the pressures of her career and the complexities of an unexpected romance, she is forced to confront what she truly believes is right for her own life.

This is more than a story of technology versus tradition. It’s a gripping exploration of climate crisis, social justice, and the profound power of belief. Follow Mona Shomali as she masterfully weaves together her expertise in Indigenous Human Rights and Environmental Science, challenging us to consider what it means to make the "right" decision when the world is teetering on the edge.

Author bio: Mona Shomali is an Iranian American author and artist driven by a singular purpose: to explore how we navigate competing morals and worldviews. Her unique background, steeped in Indigenous Human Rights and Environmental Science, informs her brush and her prose.

Mona's journey, into the heart of the Amazon, started with her pivotal research work on the Sarayacu vs. Ecuador case in the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. She worked on behalf of the Sarayacu tribe who was suing the state of Ecuador for illegally allowing drilling on their ancestral land without consent. Having lived and worked with tribes in Guyana and Brazil, Mona has dedicated her career to teaching and sharing the crucial juxtapositions and cultural challenges inherent in Western environmentalism.

As an adjunct faculty member at The New School, Pace, and NYU, her courses were focused on Indigenous human rights, resource conflicts in the Amazon, International environmental governance, and environmental justice. She also taught ecology at the New York Botanical Garden.

Now based in Oakland, California, Mona's figurative paintings, like those in her "Invisible Stains" collection (including Water Mamas's cover art), embody her commitment to these vital global conversations.

To read more of Mona’s writing, visit her substack at https://substack.com/@monashomali or visit her website: monashomali.com.

Watercolor After Dark: Haunted Hues

Step into the storied history and moody hues of watercolor paints. In this social and beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll use pigments that have genuinely haunting back stories. You’ll uncover eerie tales behind the paints while creating a beautiful swatch sheet fit for framing.

Thirteen historical, genuine mineral and professional watercolor paints will be explored in this Spooky Season inspired event. All supplies are provided including pure cotton paper, exquisite and historical watercolor pigments and tools. Light refreshments will be served.

🎟️ This is a ticketed event. 🎟️
Book in the app andReserve your space here: https://abrstationery.as.me/hauntedhues
Use coupon code VALENCIADARK to receive the Groundfloor member discount for up to two spaces at $15 each. Additional tickets are $25.

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October Book Club: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter

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

PRIVATE EVENT

PRIVATE EVENT

Craft 🎨 and Connection

Join us for an afternoon of resilience and connection. This gathering offers a nurturing space to express ourselves through various artistic mediums while exploring teas that complement your mood and creative journey.

We'll provide an assortment of art supplies, including:
Pencils and ink markers for sketching and drawing
Beautiful mandala coloring pages for mindful creation
Materials for crafting friendship bracelets
Watercolor paints and pads
A thoughtfully curated tea bar for every mood

This is an opportunity to create images and artwork that reflect the courage we demonstrate in our daily lives and the strength we share with each other. Through art, we can express the small acts of bravery that shape our everyday experiences - from facing challenges at work to showing up for loved ones, from trying new things to standing up for what matters to us.

Our mood-inspired tea bar will feature varieties to match whatever you are feeling: calming chamomile and lavender for moments of reflection, energizing green tea for creative bursts, grounding rooibos, and dandelion root for staying present, and uplifting ginger lemon elixir for celebration. Select teas that align with your current state of mind, the feeling you'd like to cultivate while creating, with the option to brew your own blends as well.

All skill levels welcome. While we'll have various art supplies available, please feel free to bring any personal craft projects you're currently working on. This is a judgment-free space to express yourself, connect with others, and celebrate our shared journey of resilience.

Perfect For
✨Art enthusiasts wanting to connect with others
✨Wellness seekers interested in functional beverages
✨Tea lovers ready to expand beyond traditional brewing
✨Creative minds who enjoy hands-on crafting
✨Health-conscious drinkers seeking mindful alternatives

During the session:
Opportunity to create your own custom tea blend
Create a friendship bracelet, and pick up a watercolor palette to paint
Scrapbook an intention card, and try your hand at a paint-by-number kit
Coloring books, and additional art supplies to play with

Take Home:
Herbal blend packets (1 oz each) to recreate your favorite blend.
Wellness benefits card explaining each ingredient's properties

Includes: Tea, lite bites, arts and craft supplies
What to Bring: A craft project you are working on, or just yourself and an open mind!
Dietary Notes: Naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly, alcohol-free

Book your spot today and discover your art and tea community!


Thailand Women’s Trip

🌴Thailand Women's Trip! 🇹🇭✨

RSVP here if you'd like to learn more about joining a small group of 12 women at our first Groundfloor women's trip to Thailand. Your host, Cara, will lead this transformative group trip — blending adventure, connection, and personal growth. Kick-off your year with an unforgettable journey filled with meaningful experiences! 💃🌺

Full details:
https://www.coachedbycara.com/upcoming-events

Make sure to also join the Groundfloor Q&A session on 5/30 (see event in app)

RSVP to this listing to express your interest - but make sure to claim your spot by sending in your deposit by Sept 1st https://lu.ma/pj1y71id

Full payment is due at the end of October.

Timing or location not a fit? Ask about other upcoming trips - including Costa Rica!

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Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club is BACK! Start the day off right and join us Wednesday morning from 9:30 - 10:30am for breakfast bites and community connection at the dining room table!

Book Club: The God of the Woods

90 minute session led by coach 

Salon 42 SF

Topic: What is taste?

Taste is simultaneously essential yet hard to define. It's highly relative, yet there's often consensus on what is in good taste. We rely on city planners to have good taste in urban design to make cities livable—and on AI developers to have good taste in information sources to make models trustworthy. Join us for a conversation both on taste and in good taste!

We meet to collaboratively explore ideas from art to science to philosophy to learn about the topic and each other.

Our intent is to create a free, inclusive, and friendly space for connection and community based on ideas, in an environment that prioritizes listening and openness to a wide range of perspectives.

How does it work?
We choose a topic, share optional resources (video/articles/podcasts, etc.) and discussion questions in advance to establish a shared context, and then have a lightly moderated discussion along with potluck-style drinks and snacks. Expect some time to socialize before and after the official discussion.

5 on Friday

GTFO: HAUM Clothing Swap

The swap is back! Bring your gently-loved clothes, shoes, and accessories, add them to the community racks, and browse for new treasures. This year is even bigger with live music, local vendors, and plenty of good vibes.

📅 Saturday, September 20th | 2–5pm

📍 HAUM Mission Studio (16th & Mission)

Free Sign Up https://momence.com/HAUM-Studios-SF/HAUM-2nd-Annual-Clothing-Swap!-/123117458?skipPreview=true 

Sustainable. Stylish. Rooted in connection. Come for the swap, stay for the community.

Board Game Club: Strategy Night

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club is BACK! Start the day off right and join us Wednesday morning from 9:30 - 10:30am for breakfast bites and community connection at the dining room table!

Connect With STORY

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.

5 on Friday

5 on Friday

Pause & Create: A Women’s Mental Health & Origami Gathering

Join us for an uplifting evening of heartfelt conversation, mindful creativity, and meaningful connection on women’s mental health.

“Pause & Create” is a restorative gathering for women seeking pause and presence in the midst of modern-day overwhelm. We’ll begin with a fireside chat on women’s mental health, exploring the pressures we carry, the stories we’re rewriting, and the practices that help us feel more whole.

After the conversation, we’ll move into a calming origami activity—folding paper flowers, cranes, boxes, etc. as a way to slow down and tap into our creativity. The act of folding becomes a gentle pause, leaving you with a handmade creation to take home as a symbol of your care and presence. 

We’ll end with a community reflection and casual social gathering. 

All materials and snacks & refreshments will be provided.

Agenda

​​​6:00 - 6:30pm: Arrival and Introductions 

​6:30 - 7:10pm: Mental Health Fireside Chat

​​​7:10 - 7:55pm: Origami Activity

​7:55 - 8:00pm: Closing Circle

​8:00 - 8:30pm: Informal Gathering

Hosted by SF Women’s Health Club – building joyful spaces where women feel heard, supported, and inspired toward lifelong wellness.

Poker Night

Join us for a beginners-friendly poker game at Groundfloor. Come to learn more about poker or take a shot at the prize pool. Players of all levels are welcome to join.

If you're less experienced come 20 minutes before the event for a quick lesson on how to play poker and common strategies.

We will be playing 5 cards Texas Hold'em in a tournament configuration. Players can only buy back in if they lose all their chips and within the first hour of the game. The buy-in is $20 and will be sent to Benj via Venmo. Blinds will rise throughout the night to keep the gaming progressing. Top 3 players payout (50%, 30%, 10%). The remaining 10% goes towards event snacks and drinks.

5 on Friday

Log off and join in at 5 pm on Fridays. Each week we take the pulse to decide if we GTFO or stay in. No matter what we do, it's a fun way to hang out with your community before Friday night plans.

Just show up as you are - we’ll handle the rest.

Watercolor After Dark: Haunted Hues🩸

Step into the haunted history and moody hues of watercolor this Halloween.

In this immersive watercolor workshop, we’ll paint with special pigments that conjure the spirit of the season. You’ll uncover eerie tales behind the paints while creating a beautiful finished swatch sheet ready for framing.

Twelve historical, genuine mineral and professional watercolor paints will be explored in this Halloween inspired event.

All supplies are provided including pure cotton paper, exquisite and historical watercolor pigments and tools. Light, spooky refreshments will be served.

Tickets can be purchased by sending payment with your name to @abrstationery on Venmo. Groundfloor tickets for members and their guest are $15. Public and additional guest tickets are $25.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scottish Dancing 💃🏻

Learn the Scottish tradition of ceilidh dancing! Easy for beginners and lots of fun. Mostly partnered dances so great for couples, but also for groups or by yourself! 

Doors open at 6.30pm with dancing starting at 7pm. After the ceilidh we’ll also have DJ SoundSmith who will be playing your favourite songs to continue dancing the night away. 

Tickets include drinks (wine, beer and whiskey), and some light snacks but we recommend eating before you come.

Party attire, and we encourage tartan and especially kilts! Best to wear something cool as the dancing works up a sweat 🔥 

$40 for tickets on Eventbrite (link in comments)

$30 for members

Founders Club: Sunday Coffee Chat

"Our Founders Club Sunday Coffee Meetup is focussed on accountability and sharing challenges! All are welcome, from current founders to anyone curious about entrepreneurship! We meet every Sunday to give quick updates on our projects, progress, and struggles, then dive into brainstorming solutions together and general catchups. We like to say it's like a little dose of ‘group startup therapy’ every week! Come hang out, enjoy free snacks, and support your fellow founders. Feel free to message Vicki Powell with any snack requests :) See you on Sunday!

Sunday Ritual: Potluck

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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Private Event

Valencia LIVE!

Second Thursdays - Valencia is closed to traffic between 16th and 19th streets - so you can party!

Starting at 5 p.m. on May 8, and running until 10 p.m., Valencia will be shut down to car traffic between 16th and 19th streets. Visitors will be able to roam the street, beer in hand, and visit stages lining either side featuring performances by Mission artists.

Each block will house a stage produced by Mission businesses and local groups. The cocktail bar Blondie’s will organize live music on its stage, another stage will host performances dedicated to Carnaval, and a parking lot will host an indigenous artisans’ market.

https://missionlocal.org/2025/03/sf-night-market-mission-district-valencia-street/

5 on Friday

Log off and join in at 5 pm on Fridays. Each week we take the pulse to decide if we GTFO or stay in. No matter what we do, it's a fun way to hang out with your community before Friday night plans.

Just show up as you are - we’ll handle the rest.

Creatives Club Collab: Succulent Pumpkin Workshop

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.

Climate Club: Golden Gate Park Walk & Picnic

Join us for a walk and picnic in Golden Gate Park. We’ll meet at McLaren Lodge, walk through the park and make our way to the Hellman Hollow Picnic Area for lunch.

What to bring: We’ll provide snacks, but please bring a lunch.

Please note: If it’s raining, we’ll reschedule.

Founders Club: Sunday Coffee Chat

"Our Founders Club Sunday Coffee Meetup is focussed on accountability and sharing challenges! All are welcome, from current founders to anyone curious about entrepreneurship! We meet every Sunday to give quick updates on our projects, progress, and struggles, then dive into brainstorming solutions together and general catchups. We like to say it's like a little dose of ‘group startup therapy’ every week! Come hang out, enjoy free snacks, and support your fellow founders. Feel free to message Vicki Powell with any snack requests :) See you on Sunday!

Writing Circle

The writer's circle is a group of Groundfloor members who convene on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for creative writing and connection. In addition to our monthly meet-ups we host casual drop in's throughout the month, so keep an eye on the chats. Whether you're working on a manuscript, writing for work, or new to writing and looking for creative inspiration, we'd love you to join us! No previous writing experience necessary. All are welcome.

Salon 42 SF

We meet to collaboratively explore ideas from art to science to philosophy to learn about the topic and each other.

Our intent is to create a free, inclusive, and friendly space for connection and community based on ideas, in an environment that prioritizes listening and openness to a wide range of perspectives.

How does it work?
We choose a topic, share optional resources (video/articles/podcasts, etc.) and discussion questions in advance to establish a shared context, and then have a lightly moderated discussion along with potluck-style drinks and snacks. Expect some time to socialize before and after the official discussion.

SoFar Sounds

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Movie Club: Highest 2 Lowest

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

Watercolor Doodling: Cacti 🌵

In just a few basic brushstrokes you can create beautiful watercolor cacti. Join this group doodle session to learn how, and fill a page practicing your new skill.

This is a casual and social doodling session with everything you need provided. Enjoy multiple types of watercolor, markers, papers, pencils and more, with new surprise supplies each week. We begin with a short demo and optional prompt, then it's open doodling in great company.

No experience necessary and all are welcome.
Basic supplies including watercolor paper, paint, brushes, mark making tools, rags and water will be provided.
You're welcome to bring your own supplies and BYOB.
The workshop takes place at Groundfloor San Francisco, 455 Valencia Street.

🎟️ This is a ticketed event! Reserve your space by booking in the app and purchasing a ticket at
https://abrstationery.as.me/desertbotanicalsSF
Use code GFDOODLE for the $5 Groundfloor price for members and their guests. Venmo is also accepted (@abrstationery).

DELETE

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

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Private Event

Thailand Women’s Trip

RSVP here if you'd like to learn more about joining a small group of 12 women at our first Groundfloor women's trip to Thailand. Your host, Cara, will lead this transformative group trip — blending adventure, connection, and personal growth. Kick-off your year with an unforgettable journey filled with meaningful experiences! 💃🌺 Full details: https://www.coachedbycara.com/upcoming-events Make sure to also join the Groundfloor Q&A session on 5/30 (see event in app) RSVP to this listing to express your interest - but make sure to claim your spot by sending in your deposit by Sept 1st https://lu.ma/pj1y71id Full payment is due at the end of October. Timing or location not a fit? Ask about other upcoming trips - including Costa Rica!

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The Lab

✨Community Lunch✨

Craft Club!

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!

Clothing Swap!

Groundfloor LOVES a clothing swap! Summer is over and it is time to do it again! This time will continue to work with men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes! We will donate all the leftovers to the Salvation Army.

Please bring all your gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories that no longer belong with you! Whether you have summer favorites you’re ready to pass along or cozy winter pieces to trade, this event is all about sharing and discovering new-to-you styles.

Come hang with friends, find some great clothes, and give your preloved items a new home. This is a great way to clear out what you don’t need and find something you’ll love. Let’s make fashion fun and sustainable together!

Firelight Friends Triple Fun: Harvest Supper + Yoga & Porchfest add-ons!

A Sunday harvest supper in our courtyard. Let’s together create a casual yet slightly elevated gathering of friends and friends to be.

Candles and twinkle lights aplenty, vines, burbling fountain, chill vibes. Just us being us, together, naturally.

Optional: a slow pre-supper candlelit stretch and centering at the lovely new Metta yoga studio, 5:30-6:45. Zero experience needed. Just bring you (they have mats) in comfy clothes. It’s simple and nourishing.

Bring a bit of good real food of any dietariness. Simple/rustic non-competitive fare welcome. Yay for peak harvest time in Northern California! I’ll watch the rsvps/food signups with an eye to balance. Food signup here, or shout it out in the event chat: https://shorturl.at/lLr6T

This is the same day as Porchfest which ends at 5pm in Gerstle Park. I’ll be dropping food off at GF @3pm and walking to Porchfest to catch the headliners’ sets if you want to join and make it a triple Funday Sunday!

The Lab

✨Community Lunch✨

The Introverts Lounge

🎉 GroundFloor San Rafael Turns Two! 🍕✨

We’re throwing a party to celebrate two years of community, creativity, and connection at GroundFloor San Rafael... and you’re invited!

Bring your friends, spouses, and kids for an evening of food, music, and fun:
🍕 DIY pizza making with our pizza oven and plenty of toppings (vegan + GF options, too)
🥂 Drinks, snacks, and a popcorn maker for good measure!
🎶 Open mic for our GroundFloor musicians!
🎲 Games outside to keep it playful!
🖊 A special community wall: What has GroundFloor meant to you?

This one’s for members past and present, and the friends who’ve made GroundFloor feel like home.

More details to come!

If you’d like to share music or volunteer, reach out to Tim or Marisa.

Let’s celebrate together. ❤️

Hike Club: Headlands Fall Loop

Hey hike club! Ready to kick off autumn on the trails? Join us on Sunday, September 28 at 10:00 AM for our first fall hike: a crisp morning loop through the Marin Headlands.

This 4–6 mile adventure will wind us through rolling hills, coastal overlooks, and historic military batteries tucked into the cliffs. Early fall is prime time for the Headlands: clear skies, golden light, and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and everywhere from the Pacific to the Bay.

What We’re Doing:

Exploring Gerbode Valley’s wide-open trails and ridgelines
Poking around old concrete bunkers and battery outposts
Soaking in postcard-worthy views of the ocean, Golden Gate, and city skyline
Welcoming the new season together, trail-style

Stuff You’ll Want to Bring:

Sturdy shoes (there will be some hills and uneven ground)
Water + a snack for mid-hike recharging
Layers (September mornings can swing from foggy to sunny fast)

📍 Meet Here: Gerbode Valley Trailhead, Marin Headlands https://maps.app.goo.gl/hBCaMDSkBm9YfoNw7
🕙 Time: Meet at 10:00 AM sharp
🥾 Difficulty: Moderate (rolling hills, nothing too steep)
⏳ Duration: ~2.5–3 hours including stops for views & exploration

The Lab

Welcome to the Business Lab Weekly Collaboration!  Looking for some inspiration and guidance from Groundfloor members? Need some support on something you're working on? Want time to share your expertise and connect?  

Every week at 9:30am on Wednesdays, the Business Lab is OPEN.  This is a time for us all to gather at Groundfloor and work collaboratively.  Whether you're looking to help others or get some assistance, this is the place for you to make the magic happen. Each Business Lab will kick off with announcing what you're hoping to accomplish, recognize other members for a successful partnerships, and settle in to knock out those big ticket items on your list. 

Weekly rituals are so important to boost well-being, facilitate personal and professional growth, while improving your relationships at Groundfloor. Please join us to set your intentions and accomplish even more through our community!

Community Lunch

Hardly Strictly 2025

Hey GroundFloor Festival Friends — It’s time to boogie again! Join us for our annual adventure to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025 in Golden Gate Park.

Meet at 10:30 AM at SR Club to carpool. It usually works out that people who need to leave early can ride together - we will make it work!

The festival is FREE, and you can bring in food and drinks (including alcohol), OR you can purchase everything there!

If you have never been to a festival or if you’re nervous around big crows (but love music) have no fear - Heather is a festival professional and will help you every step of the way. Friday is a lovely day as there are always fewer people than the weekend.

Here are some of the incredible artists announced so far (Friday lineup currently unknown):
Lucinda Williams, Courtney Barnett, Samara Joy, The String Cheese Incident, Reverend Horton Heat, Watchhouse, Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets, Dan Tyminski Band, Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band, Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes

Hardly Strictly 2025

Hey GroundFloor Festival Friends — It’s time to boogie again! Join us for our annual adventure to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2025 in Golden Gate Park.

Meet at 10:30 AM at SR Club to carpool. It usually works out that people who need to leave early can ride together - we will make it work!

The festival is FREE, and you can bring in food and drinks (including alcohol), OR you can purchase everything there!

If you have never been to a festival or if you’re nervous around big crows (but love music) have no fear - Heather is a festival professional and will help you every step of the way. Friday is a lovely day as there are always fewer people than the weekend.

Here are some of the incredible artists announced so far (Friday lineup currently unknown):
Lucinda Williams, Courtney Barnett, Samara Joy, The String Cheese Incident, Reverend Horton Heat, Watchhouse, Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets, Dan Tyminski Band, Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band, Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes

The Lab

✨Community Lunch✨

Play & Sing

Love music? Let’s play and sing together! The first one was a HIT! It’s time for another Groundfloor jam session- whether you’re a beginner, shower singer, or seasoned performer, you’re welcome here! Bring your instrument (or just a good attitude and your voice), pick a song, and let’s play!

We can chat about bringing food or drinks to share as well! YAY!

Let us know in the chat:

1. What instrument do you play?
2. What song would you like to contribute? -let us know at least a week prior - chose something simple, 3-4 chords max, simple/straight forward songs. We will set up a google drive to share all the songs and create a Groundfloor song book.

Explore your Life’s Path and Purpose

Interpersonal Club: Game Night!

This month Interpersonal Club will be hold a relaxed game night! We will explore our stash of relational games including: We’re Not Really Strangers and/or Where Should We Begin. Do you want to get deeper than the daily small talk with members but aren’t sure who’s game (heehee)? These games provide a container for deeply connecting in fun and new ways!

Interpersonal Club is a space for members to explore, inquire, practice and deepen in understanding around the many types of relationships and connections in our lives. Through the exploration of interpersonal neurobiology, communication skills, relational resonance and coherence, co-regulation, empathy, emotional attunement, attachment, collective consciousness and more, we will grow our connections in real time and deepen our capacities for authentic and embodied relationships with our friends, partners, families, children, collaborators, and communities.

*A note about our club structure: Rather than centering consumption of content or replication of hierarchical group power structures, we will tend to center group process in Interpersonal Club, meaning that we will stay with the trouble of working/playing/exploring through any sticky or murky places that may come up as we learn to be in deeper community together.

DISCLAIMER: Interpersonal Club and its events and offerings are for enrichment only and are not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or mental health support groups.

About Jackie: Jackie is an Integrative Family and Relational Coach and is a relationally focused Occupational Therapist. She enjoys translating and applying macrocosmic concepts and principles to support client's lived experiences and embodied wisdom, all while remaining grounded in context and interdependence. Jackie works with people of all ages, guided by the vast and rich fields of interpersonal neurobiology, autonomic physiology, emergent strategy, sensory integration, panpsychism, dynamic systems theory, quantum theory, anthropology, and her boundless seeking heart.

Paddleboarding + Kayaking at Heart’s Desire Beach

Join us for a serene morning paddling on the water at one of Point Reyes’ most beautiful and beginner-friendly beaches. We’ll meet at 9:30 AM at Heart’s Desire Beach and head out for a 2-hour paddleboarding and kayaking adventure in the calm, protected waters of Tomales Bay.

If you don't have your own gear, we will be coordinating with Blue Waters Kayaking to provide kayak or SUP rentals on-site. Rental rate is $75 for 2 hours on a single SUP/kayak. Details here: https://bluewaterskayaking.com/rentals/

Expect forested shoreline, possible wildlife sightings (herons, seals, bat rays!), and a peaceful vibe perfect for both first-timers and seasoned paddlers.

📍 Beachfront launch | 🛶 Gear rentals available
☀️ Dress in quick-dry layers + water shoes | 🧢 Sunscreen + snacks encouraged

Whether you’re paddling solo or teaming up in a double kayak, this is a great way to connect with nature and the community.

RSVP in the app to let us know you're interested!
We'll follow up with more details soon and coordinate on trip logistics, carpooling options, and rentals.

Business Club (Connect + Collab)

Business Club is a monthly networking and peer mentoring opportunity for all professionals and creatives to connect, exchange ideas, and problem solve over their morning cuppa. The meetings are facilitated by Sophie Davies to ensure everyone has equal time to introduce themselves and ask for what they need. How it works: After introductions the group breaks out into smaller groups to allow everyone to share “an ask” through peer mentoring with your makeshift advisory board. “Your ask” can be a specific idea that you need feedback on or a challenge you need help with. This work-related inclusive club is for everyone who understands that while we tend to work individually, we regularly encounter the same work challenges and believe that collectively we are stronger when we support each other and figure things out together. These gatherings are limited to 20 people, so please commit to staying for the duration of the session.

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Party & Art Opening

To the purveyors of experience:
An atmospheric evening awaits.

Admission rewards the curious… Reserve your place; the rest will be revealed.

October [Spooky] Book Club: The Unmaking of June Farrow

🎃 GroundFloor Halloween Party 👻

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.

Thailand Women’s Trip

🌴Thailand Women's Trip! 🇹🇭✨

RSVP here if you'd like to learn more about joining a small group of 12 women at our first Groundfloor women's trip to Thailand. Your host, Cara, will lead this transformative group trip — blending adventure, connection, and personal growth. Kick-off your year with an unforgettable journey filled with meaningful experiences! 💃🌺

Full details:
https://www.coachedbycara.com/upcoming-events

Make sure to also join the Groundfloor Q&A session on 5/30 (see event in app)

RSVP to this listing to express your interest - but make sure to claim your spot by sending in your deposit by Sept 1st https://lu.ma/pj1y71id

Full payment is due at the end of October.

Timing or location not a fit? Ask about other upcoming trips - including Costa Rica!

Thailand Women’s Trip

RSVP here if you'd like to learn more about joining a small group of 12 women at our first Groundfloor women's trip to Thailand. Your host, Cara, will lead this transformative group trip — blending adventure, connection, and personal growth. Kick-off your year with an unforgettable journey filled with meaningful experiences! 💃🌺 Full details: https://www.coachedbycara.com/upcoming-events Make sure to also join the Groundfloor Q&A session on 5/30 (see event in app) RSVP to this listing to express your interest - but make sure to claim your spot by sending in your deposit by Sept 1st https://lu.ma/pj1y71id Full payment is due at the end of October. Timing or location not a fit? Ask about other upcoming trips - including Costa Rica!