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.
Los Angeles, CA
Birding in Echo Park 🐦⬛
Join us for a beginner friendly bird walk in Echo Park! We'll meet at the club, walk up together and do a loop around the lake to see what birds we can find. Bring binoculars if you have them and we'll have a few to share (but you can also just use your eyes!)
We'll be back at the club in time to join for Game Night!
We'll be back at the club in time to join for Game Night!
Los Angeles, CA
Game Night!
Come play board games and hang with fellow GF members!
Groundfloor has several games we can play, but feel free to bring your own from home. BYO snacks and drinks.
Games @ Groundfloor:
- Catan
- Connect 4
- Jenga
- Mind the Gap
- Monopoly
- Monopoly Deal
- Scattergories
- Scrabble
- Sorry!
- Taboo
- Trouble
- Twister Ultimate
- Uno
- What Do You Meme?
...and more!
Groundfloor has several games we can play, but feel free to bring your own from home. BYO snacks and drinks.
Games @ Groundfloor:
- Catan
- Connect 4
- Jenga
- Mind the Gap
- Monopoly
- Monopoly Deal
- Scattergories
- Scrabble
- Sorry!
- Taboo
- Trouble
- Twister Ultimate
- Uno
- What Do You Meme?
...and more!
Los Angeles, CA
The People’s Showcase
✨The time has come to share our shit! ✨
👀 Are you a Groundfloor member who makes art? We wanna see it!
Consider it a community show and tell. You introduce what you’re showing and we watch! Mingling after all the submissions have played.
🎥 All digital formats welcome! 10 minutes and under preferred.
Submission link in the chat! Depending on interest, not all may be featured this time around but we’ll fit as many as possible 🎞️
Let’s share and support each other’s efforts in this wacky world 🌎
👀 Are you a Groundfloor member who makes art? We wanna see it!
Consider it a community show and tell. You introduce what you’re showing and we watch! Mingling after all the submissions have played.
🎥 All digital formats welcome! 10 minutes and under preferred.
Submission link in the chat! Depending on interest, not all may be featured this time around but we’ll fit as many as possible 🎞️
Let’s share and support each other’s efforts in this wacky world 🌎
Los Angeles, CA
SOS Radio presents THE SANCTUARY
THE SANCTUARY is a gathering designed to slow things down. Through sound, scent, and creative expression, we’ll share a space to reconnect with ourselves and each other.
Bring a journal, a book, or simply come to listen and unwind.
1–2 PM — Arrival & Social Hour
Settle into the space, meet others, and ease into the atmosphere as music plays.
2–3 PM — Mindful Listening
A quiet hour of intentional listening. Guests are invited to journal, draw, read, or reflect in silence while the music guides the experience.
3–4 PM — Social Hour & Close
We open the room again for conversation and connection as we slowly wrap up the afternoon.
Come as you are and move through the space at your own pace.
Bring a journal, a book, or simply come to listen and unwind.
1–2 PM — Arrival & Social Hour
Settle into the space, meet others, and ease into the atmosphere as music plays.
2–3 PM — Mindful Listening
A quiet hour of intentional listening. Guests are invited to journal, draw, read, or reflect in silence while the music guides the experience.
3–4 PM — Social Hour & Close
We open the room again for conversation and connection as we slowly wrap up the afternoon.
Come as you are and move through the space at your own pace.
Los Angeles, CA
Ultimate Werewolf Board Game Night
Always a good sized group of regulars that attends, a really fun niche time!
Join the Los Angeles Ultimate Werewolf Game Meetup Group for a fun-filled evening of social deduction games!
Ultimate Werewolf is an interactive game (part card game/part board game-similar to Mafia if you've ever played that) of deduction for two teams: the village team and the wolf team. Players on the village team don't know who the wolves are, and the wolves are trying to remain undiscovered while they slowly eliminate players on the village team one at a time. Each player receives a card with their role at the beginning. If it sounds confusing, everything will be walked through at the beginning.
Whether you're a seasoned werewolf player or completely new to the game, this event is perfect for making new friends and testing your wits against others in a thrilling game of deception. Bring your best strategies and alliances as you navigate through the hidden identities and attempt to uncover the werewolves among us.
Not only will you have the chance to play Werewolf, but you'll also have the opportunity to socialize with fellow game enthusiasts in a welcoming and friendly environment. So come out, sharpen your skills, and enjoy a night of engaging gameplay and laughter with the Los Angeles Werewolf Meetup Group.
Join the Los Angeles Ultimate Werewolf Game Meetup Group for a fun-filled evening of social deduction games!
Ultimate Werewolf is an interactive game (part card game/part board game-similar to Mafia if you've ever played that) of deduction for two teams: the village team and the wolf team. Players on the village team don't know who the wolves are, and the wolves are trying to remain undiscovered while they slowly eliminate players on the village team one at a time. Each player receives a card with their role at the beginning. If it sounds confusing, everything will be walked through at the beginning.
Whether you're a seasoned werewolf player or completely new to the game, this event is perfect for making new friends and testing your wits against others in a thrilling game of deception. Bring your best strategies and alliances as you navigate through the hidden identities and attempt to uncover the werewolves among us.
Not only will you have the chance to play Werewolf, but you'll also have the opportunity to socialize with fellow game enthusiasts in a welcoming and friendly environment. So come out, sharpen your skills, and enjoy a night of engaging gameplay and laughter with the Los Angeles Werewolf Meetup Group.
Los Angeles, CA
Doodle Day
A dedicated time and day to focus on whatever art project you have be it drawing, painting, digital or whatever else come have time to dedicate to it.
Bring your supplies and current project or just bring yourself for the vibes and enjoy the wonderful weather and company!
Bring your supplies and current project or just bring yourself for the vibes and enjoy the wonderful weather and company!
Los Angeles, CA
Disability Drawing Club
A hangouts for people with disabilities and chronic illness!
This month, we’ll show you how cyanotypes work by creating a collective timeline. Cyanotype is an analog photography process that uses the sun!
This month, we’ll show you how cyanotypes work by creating a collective timeline. Cyanotype is an analog photography process that uses the sun!
Los Angeles, CA
⭐️ Oscars watch party potluck 🎉
Wanna watch the Oscars but dont wanna stay at home? Lets watch together! Come dressed wayy up or dressed wayy down, make predictions about your favorite films of 2025, have some light drinks, munch on some popcorn, and watch who makes it into this years awards!
Although we definitely welcome a fancy outfit, we also want you to be comfortable! Sweats and pajamas are also great (this is what Ill be wearing)
This is potluck style so please bring a little something! We will have some lite bites, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages and can always order-in if needed. Guests are welcome!
See yall soon!
Los Angeles, CA
Soundbath
Let the day dissolve.
Let the body soften.
Let the mind become still.
Join us for a Soundbath for a gentle, immersive experience to relax, reset, and ground yourself through healing vibration.
Dress cozy. (optional eye mask, bkanket)
Los Angeles, CA
Cannabis Club
YAY Cannabis
Session #21 - Theme: Movie Night
Celebrate the plant with fellow cannabis lovers
Come for the food. Stay for the giveaway!
Session #21 - Theme: Movie Night
Celebrate the plant with fellow cannabis lovers
Come for the food. Stay for the giveaway!
Los Angeles, CA
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!
Los Angeles, CA
Clubhouse is BACK!
Your Club Leaders from Cannabis Club, Cocktail Clinic, Community Cooks and Wine Club invite you to a spring fling!
Los Angeles, CA
Doodle Day
Join the self-care club as we relax and unwind with Somatic and Sound Healing.
Together we will practice:
-Somatic exercises which involves gentle movements designed to help you create awareness with your body and mind to relax and release stress
-Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT/tapping: calm the vagus nerve by touching specific points on your body and head to create a calming effect
-Sitting meditation: quiet the mind, just be present
-Reiki: open up all your energy centers and let positive energy flow throughout your body to heal and recharge your entire system
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing and well-being. She’s a certified Reiki master, meditation & life coach International Coach Federation (ICF). Professionally Lauren has an MBA and has decades of experience as a technology leader, focused on healthcare innovation and well-being.
Los Angeles, CA
Candle Conversations
Spring is here! Join us for a delightful candle-making workshop guided by your host and connoisseur, Cher. Welcome in the new year with fresh, floral or musky aromas to set the mood.
Date: Sunday, March 22
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: $15 (Members), $20 (Non-Members)
Materials: 4 oz. candle jars, essential oils, wooden sticks, cotton wicks
Date: Sunday, March 22
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: $15 (Members), $20 (Non-Members)
Materials: 4 oz. candle jars, essential oils, wooden sticks, cotton wicks
Los Angeles, CA
💪 community HIIT class 💪
come join your GF community for a strength-building 45 minute Peloton HIIT class played on the projector screen ~ all levels welcome!
let's get a little stronger together 💪✨🏋️
let's get a little stronger together 💪✨🏋️
Los Angeles, CA
AI in Production LA
A monthly gathering for developers and founders shipping real AI applications. No hype—just practitioners sharing what's actually working.
Come share what you're working on ore pitch a new startup. We typically have 2 to 3 presenters each meetup.
Please RSVP at https://aiprod.live
Come share what you're working on ore pitch a new startup. We typically have 2 to 3 presenters each meetup.
Please RSVP at https://aiprod.live
Los Angeles, CA
Radiant Rest: Restorative Yoga
Join me for an evening of deep relaxation and rejuvenation through restorative yoga poses and guided meditation. Whether your a seasoned yogi or beginner. Perfect for anyone looking for some much needed zen.
Los Angeles, CA
OpenClaw LA Meetup
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.
Los Angeles, CA
Trivia Night: Los Angeles Edition!
How much do you know about Los Angeles? Join us for a night of friendly trivia about our beloved LA! The 4 topics we’ll cover will be around LA Pop Culture, LA History, Geography, and The Food Scene!
Bring your friends, or come alone and we’ll put you on a team. We will compete in teams to see who will emerge as the trivia champions. Don’t miss out on a night filled with fun and friendly competition!
Feel free to BYOB & Snacks/Drinks to share!
PS: not to make it about me but it’s also my birthday so if you’d like to bring birthday themed snacks or drinks for the crowd 🫣👀🎉
PPS: disclaimer - I’m not a native Angeleno nor a trivia person - just a fan of the place, and the craft!!! pls don’t come too hard for me for the questions if they r not up to par!!! 😭
Bring your friends, or come alone and we’ll put you on a team. We will compete in teams to see who will emerge as the trivia champions. Don’t miss out on a night filled with fun and friendly competition!
Feel free to BYOB & Snacks/Drinks to share!
PS: not to make it about me but it’s also my birthday so if you’d like to bring birthday themed snacks or drinks for the crowd 🫣👀🎉
PPS: disclaimer - I’m not a native Angeleno nor a trivia person - just a fan of the place, and the craft!!! pls don’t come too hard for me for the questions if they r not up to par!!! 😭
Los Angeles, CA
Community Cooks - Crepes with Nick!
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.
Los Angeles, CA
March Film & TV Community Event + Nick’s bday!
We will announce the winners of the Oscars fantasy league and celebrate Nick’s golden birthday! More details to come closer to the event but saving the date for now! ✨
Los Angeles, CA
Talk Your Shit
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.
Los Angeles, CA
Cannabis Club Celebrates: Favorite Stoner
Celebrate the Life of one of my Favorite Stoner GIrlies: Hannah Eko, Authoress.
A lil cumpleanos fiesta for one of the best chicas I know!
A lil cumpleanos fiesta for one of the best chicas I know!
Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Clinic
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.
Los Angeles, CA
The Lab at AERA: Black Women Mixer
The Lab invites you to an evening of connection, conversation, and community.
This curated mixer brings together Black women across disciplines and industries for intentional networking in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Founded as a digital third space and global think tank, The Lab is a 725+ member network designed to support the personal and professional lives of Black women navigating institutions, leadership, and creative work. This in-person gathering extends our community offline, creating space to build relationships, exchange ideas, and spark future collaborations.
theselflovedoc.com/the-lab
This curated mixer brings together Black women across disciplines and industries for intentional networking in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Founded as a digital third space and global think tank, The Lab is a 725+ member network designed to support the personal and professional lives of Black women navigating institutions, leadership, and creative work. This in-person gathering extends our community offline, creating space to build relationships, exchange ideas, and spark future collaborations.
theselflovedoc.com/the-lab
Los Angeles, CA
Game Night!
Come play board games and hang with fellow GF members!
Groundfloor has several games we can play, but feel free to bring your own from home. BYO snacks and drinks.
Games @ Groundfloor:
- Catan
- Connect 4
- Jenga
- Mind the Gap
- Monopoly
- Monopoly Deal
- Scattergories
- Scrabble
- Sorry!
- Taboo
- Trouble
- Twister Ultimate
- Uno
- What Do You Meme?
...and more!
Groundfloor has several games we can play, but feel free to bring your own from home. BYO snacks and drinks.
Games @ Groundfloor:
- Catan
- Connect 4
- Jenga
- Mind the Gap
- Monopoly
- Monopoly Deal
- Scattergories
- Scrabble
- Sorry!
- Taboo
- Trouble
- Twister Ultimate
- Uno
- What Do You Meme?
...and more!
Los Angeles, CA
Unbound: The Beauty of Forgiveness
On April 11, 2026, BEGIN Circles invites you to Unbound: The Beauty of Forgiveness, a soul care workshop led by Dr. Tanya Paniagua, founder and CEO of Breath of Life Foundation.
Dr. Tanya brings over a decade of experience in professional Christian counseling and coaching.
Breath of Life Foundation was born out of her own journey through pain, healing, and restoration. Known for her authenticity and warmth, she integrates theology, psychology, and personal story to help individuals process wounds, step into forgiveness, and move toward lasting freedom and wholeness.
In this immersive workshop, you will explore:
• The spiritual and emotional foundations of forgiveness
• How unresolved wounds shape our lives and relationships
• Biblical pathways to healing and restoration
• Practical soul care tools for lasting transformation
Event Schedule
Setup: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Doors Open: 12:30 PM
Workshop: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
What if the thing that broke you
was also the thing that made room
for something new to grow?
This is that space.
This is more than a workshop. It is an invitation to be seen, to be held, and to discover that God has been tending the very ground where your healing begins.
Los Angeles, CA
Ultimate Werewolf Game Night
Join the self-care club as we relax and unwind with Somatic and Sound Healing.
Together we will practice:
-Somatic exercises which involves gentle movements designed to help you create awareness with your body and mind to relax and release stress
-Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT/tapping: calm the vagus nerve by touching specific points on your body and head to create a calming effect
-Sitting meditation: quiet the mind, just be present
-Reiki: open up all your energy centers and let positive energy flow throughout your body to heal and recharge your entire system
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing and well-being. She’s a certified Reiki master, meditation & life coach International Coach Federation (ICF). Professionally Lauren has an MBA and has decades of experience as a technology leader, focused on healthcare innovation and well-being.
Los Angeles, CA
Library Sessions
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.
Los Angeles, CA
Cannabis Club
YAY Cannabis
Session #22 - Theme: TBA
Celebrate the plant with fellow cannabis lovers!
Come for the food. Stay for the giveaway!
Session #22 - Theme: TBA
Celebrate the plant with fellow cannabis lovers!
Come for the food. Stay for the giveaway!
Los Angeles, CA
Line Dancing + Listening Party w/ Polartropica
Join us for an evening of music and movement! We’ll start with an intimate listening party to dive into Polartropica’s latest tunes, followed by a beginner-friendly line dancing session brought to you by Polartropica and your very own Cass. We’ll be clearing out the lounge to make room for dancing, laughter, and plenty of good energy - boots encouraged, sparkle optional. Yeehaw!
Oakland, CA
GTFO: Wine Club x Sapphire Hill
Wine Club is heading down the street to Sapphire Hill Winery’s Oakland Outpost in Temescal Alley!
Healdsburg-based Sapphire Hill is known for its handcrafted, limited-production Sonoma County wines. They opened their Oakland tasting room two years ago, bringing a rotating selection of wines like their vibrant Blanc de Blanc, Dry Creek Zinfandel, Alexander Valley Cabernet, to name a few.
Owners Tony & Hallie are not only incredibly knowledgeable about their wines, but also genuinely fun to hang out with! It's no wonder that folks have made Saphirre Hill a neighborhood favorite watering hole among the Oakland community.
Come for a relaxed, social evening of sipping and explore a little bit of Sonoma County in the heart of Temescal Alley. Whether you’re a longtime Wine Club regular or joining for the first time, this is a great night to drop in. 🍇🍷
== the small print ==
Note: All members and their guests are warmly invited to attend Wine Club events; however, all attendees must be 21+ and adhere to the following agreements:
1. Ownership of Content & Work
All Wine Club events, themes, tastings, educational materials, and experiences are the creative work of the Wine Club organizer(s). Any photos, videos, or written content captured at our events that are intended for public posting must accurately reflect that the event was hosted by Groundfloor Wine Club and credit the organizer(s).
2. Collaborations & Partnerships
Any partnerships, sponsorships, brand collaborations, or product promotions associated with Wine Club events must be approved in advance by the Wine Club organizer(s). This ensures alignment with the club’s purpose, values, and non-commercial spirit of sharing.
3. Misrepresentation & Commercial Use
Using Wine Club events for personal promotion, commercial gain, brand partnerships, or sponsored content without prior approval is not permitted. If such content is posted, you may be asked to remove or correct it.
4. Respect for Community & Participation
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal of the related content and/or loss of event privileges.
Healdsburg-based Sapphire Hill is known for its handcrafted, limited-production Sonoma County wines. They opened their Oakland tasting room two years ago, bringing a rotating selection of wines like their vibrant Blanc de Blanc, Dry Creek Zinfandel, Alexander Valley Cabernet, to name a few.
Owners Tony & Hallie are not only incredibly knowledgeable about their wines, but also genuinely fun to hang out with! It's no wonder that folks have made Saphirre Hill a neighborhood favorite watering hole among the Oakland community.
Come for a relaxed, social evening of sipping and explore a little bit of Sonoma County in the heart of Temescal Alley. Whether you’re a longtime Wine Club regular or joining for the first time, this is a great night to drop in. 🍇🍷
== the small print ==
Note: All members and their guests are warmly invited to attend Wine Club events; however, all attendees must be 21+ and adhere to the following agreements:
1. Ownership of Content & Work
All Wine Club events, themes, tastings, educational materials, and experiences are the creative work of the Wine Club organizer(s). Any photos, videos, or written content captured at our events that are intended for public posting must accurately reflect that the event was hosted by Groundfloor Wine Club and credit the organizer(s).
2. Collaborations & Partnerships
Any partnerships, sponsorships, brand collaborations, or product promotions associated with Wine Club events must be approved in advance by the Wine Club organizer(s). This ensures alignment with the club’s purpose, values, and non-commercial spirit of sharing.
3. Misrepresentation & Commercial Use
Using Wine Club events for personal promotion, commercial gain, brand partnerships, or sponsored content without prior approval is not permitted. If such content is posted, you may be asked to remove or correct it.
4. Respect for Community & Participation
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal of the related content and/or loss of event privileges.
Oakland, CA
CreativeMornings Oakland
Arrive early to Groundfloor Friday 3/13 for networking and a dose of creative inspiration with CreativeMornings Oakland! Our theme this month is Local, and our guest speaker is filmmaker, photographer, and teaching artist Jay Gash.
AGENDA:
8:30am: Doors open (come early to get coffee & breakfast!)
9:00-9:10am: Host greeting & Talk starts
9:10-9:30am: Speaker delivers a 20-minute talk
9:30am-9:40am: Q&A
9:40am-10am: Gratitude, give-aways, and mingle
10:00am: See you next month!
ON OUR SPEAKER:
Jay Gash (she/they) is a Black Queer filmmaker, third-generation photographer, and teaching artist born, raised, and based in Oakland, CA. As the Founder & Creative Producer of GASH Productions, Jay has spent over a decade crafting visual narratives that explore the intimacy between moments and places while centering BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identities. From producing, creative consulting, and mentoring, to directing, capturing beautiful cinematography, and editing, Jay’s versatile expertise spans across short films, documentaries, and impact campaigns.
ON THIS MONTH'S THEME:
Our theme for March is LOCAL. It was chosen by our Santos chapter in Brazil and illustrated by Simone Matias. Local (pronounced lo·cal) in Portuguese means “being a resident or native to a particular area.” Our Santos chapter had this to say about the significance of this month's theme: “We are proud to be from Santos. The feeling of loving the city but sometimes moving away. The benefits of belonging somewhere.”
So, how does where you’re from define who you are? How do different spaces foster that sense of connection? How can we develop and strengthen bonds with the people around us?
It’s time to remind ourselves that community happens in neighborhoods not just on screens.
WHAT'S CREATIVEMORNINGS?
CreativeMornings is a global monthly breakfast lecture series. More info on CreativeMornings Oakland: https://www.creativemornings.com/cities/oak
Sign up for the CreativeMornings Oakland newsletter to learn first about upcoming events and speakers: https://creativemornings.com/newsletter
AGENDA:
8:30am: Doors open (come early to get coffee & breakfast!)
9:00-9:10am: Host greeting & Talk starts
9:10-9:30am: Speaker delivers a 20-minute talk
9:30am-9:40am: Q&A
9:40am-10am: Gratitude, give-aways, and mingle
10:00am: See you next month!
ON OUR SPEAKER:
Jay Gash (she/they) is a Black Queer filmmaker, third-generation photographer, and teaching artist born, raised, and based in Oakland, CA. As the Founder & Creative Producer of GASH Productions, Jay has spent over a decade crafting visual narratives that explore the intimacy between moments and places while centering BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identities. From producing, creative consulting, and mentoring, to directing, capturing beautiful cinematography, and editing, Jay’s versatile expertise spans across short films, documentaries, and impact campaigns.
ON THIS MONTH'S THEME:
Our theme for March is LOCAL. It was chosen by our Santos chapter in Brazil and illustrated by Simone Matias. Local (pronounced lo·cal) in Portuguese means “being a resident or native to a particular area.” Our Santos chapter had this to say about the significance of this month's theme: “We are proud to be from Santos. The feeling of loving the city but sometimes moving away. The benefits of belonging somewhere.”
So, how does where you’re from define who you are? How do different spaces foster that sense of connection? How can we develop and strengthen bonds with the people around us?
It’s time to remind ourselves that community happens in neighborhoods not just on screens.
WHAT'S CREATIVEMORNINGS?
CreativeMornings is a global monthly breakfast lecture series. More info on CreativeMornings Oakland: https://www.creativemornings.com/cities/oak
Sign up for the CreativeMornings Oakland newsletter to learn first about upcoming events and speakers: https://creativemornings.com/newsletter
Oakland, CA
Angel’s Pi Day Birthday Party
Come celebrate Angel’s birthday with a little 3.14 math humor. Bring a sweet pie, pizza pie, or drinks to share and let’s taste our way through all the flavors. Drop what you plan to bring in the chat.
Oakland, CA
Live Music: Chili Corder, redella, Jared Mattson
Explore the best in new Bay Area music with virtuoso guitarist, Chili Corder, and his band, the powerful singer, redella, and Jared Mattson of the the Mattson 2, with new solo material.
Suggested contribution: $15 advance with 50% discount for GF members.
Chili Corder:https://www.instagram.com/chiliguitar
redella:https://www.instagram.com/redella.music
Jared Mattson: https://www.instagram.com/jaredmattsonmusic/
Suggested contribution: $15 advance with 50% discount for GF members.
Chili Corder:https://www.instagram.com/chiliguitar
redella:https://www.instagram.com/redella.music
Jared Mattson: https://www.instagram.com/jaredmattsonmusic/
Oakland, CA
East Bay Civic Hub Gathering and Potluck
The East Bay Civic Hub is a space for dialogue, connection, and civic innovation. A part of the national Better Together America network, we are building community resilience and democratic renewal right here in the East Bay.
Come for an evening of food, networking, learning, connection and an opportunity to share about efforts underway to build democratic practices locally.
Come for an evening of food, networking, learning, connection and an opportunity to share about efforts underway to build democratic practices locally.
Oakland, CA
Poetry @Groundfloor
An intimate night of poetry and good vibes with acclaimed poet, Nytesia Ross
Oakland, CA
Spring Cleaning!
It's about that time of year again for some spring cleaning! Bring any clothing items, including shoes, accessories or any other gently used items you would like to give away and/or exchange. We will have some cool tunes and light snacks!
Oakland, CA
Self-care: Spring Bloom & Sound Bath
Start the Spring with clearing out unwanted thoughts and worries and bring in fresh vibes.
Join the Self-care club as we start out the season with:
-Mindful meditations:
Reduce stress and anxiety through various mindful techniques
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing, coaching and well being.
Join the Self-care club as we start out the season with:
-Mindful meditations:
Reduce stress and anxiety through various mindful techniques
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing, coaching and well being.
Oakland, CA
Spring Meditation and Sound Bath
Join the self-care club as we relax and unwind with Somatic and Sound Healing.
Together we will practice:
-Somatic exercises which involves gentle movements designed to help you create awareness with your body and mind to relax and release stress
-Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT/tapping: calm the vagus nerve by touching specific points on your body and head to create a calming effect
-Sitting meditation: quiet the mind, just be present
-Reiki: open up all your energy centers and let positive energy flow throughout your body to heal and recharge your entire system
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing and well-being. She’s a certified Reiki master, meditation & life coach International Coach Federation (ICF). Professionally Lauren has an MBA and has decades of experience as a technology leader, focused on healthcare innovation and well-being.
Together we will practice:
-Somatic exercises which involves gentle movements designed to help you create awareness with your body and mind to relax and release stress
-Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT/tapping: calm the vagus nerve by touching specific points on your body and head to create a calming effect
-Sitting meditation: quiet the mind, just be present
-Reiki: open up all your energy centers and let positive energy flow throughout your body to heal and recharge your entire system
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing and well-being. She’s a certified Reiki master, meditation & life coach International Coach Federation (ICF). Professionally Lauren has an MBA and has decades of experience as a technology leader, focused on healthcare innovation and well-being.
Oakland, CA
Power Vinyasa Flow with Susannah
Ready to move? This 60 minute class will uplift and challenge you and your yoga practice in the best of all ways. After plenty of warmup, get ready to play with your edge and test out your limits while you experiment with some peak poses, maybe an inversion or deep backbends, and end with a soothing meditation to take you into your weekend. For Intermediate and Advanced practitioners; knowledge of and comfort with Surya Namaskar required.
Oakland, CA
Gentle Flow - A Community Class
Everyone welcome to this Wind Down the Week class designed to undo the physical and emotional baggage from the week and prepare you to wake refreshed on Saturday morning.
Oakland, CA
Alignment Vinyasa ®
Alignment Vinyasa ™
This active, alignment-focused vinyasa class focuses on stretching, strengthening, and supporting muscles in the body, so students can build the knowledge and body awareness to reach peak poses safely.
Although there are challenging poses within this format, each class emphasizes choice, and teaches students more about their own anatomy so they can craft a sequence that feels good in their body.
Alignment-Vinyasa™ is a signature class taught and created by Keisha Courtney.
This active, alignment-focused vinyasa class focuses on stretching, strengthening, and supporting muscles in the body, so students can build the knowledge and body awareness to reach peak poses safely.
Although there are challenging poses within this format, each class emphasizes choice, and teaches students more about their own anatomy so they can craft a sequence that feels good in their body.
Alignment-Vinyasa™ is a signature class taught and created by Keisha Courtney.
Oakland, CA
Leading Together: Art of Delegation
Join the self-care club as we relax and unwind with Somatic and Sound Healing.
Together we will practice:
-Somatic exercises which involves gentle movements designed to help you create awareness with your body and mind to relax and release stress
-Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT/tapping: calm the vagus nerve by touching specific points on your body and head to create a calming effect
-Sitting meditation: quiet the mind, just be present
-Reiki: open up all your energy centers and let positive energy flow throughout your body to heal and recharge your entire system
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing and well-being. She’s a certified Reiki master, meditation & life coach International Coach Federation (ICF). Professionally Lauren has an MBA and has decades of experience as a technology leader, focused on healthcare innovation and well-being.
Oakland, CA
Moon Meet: New 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.
Let’s plant seeds of intention with the new moon in Aries. After a high-energy eclipse season and galloping into the year of the Fire Horse, this new moon moment invites us to reset. Aries is the first sign, and the start of the solar new year. What is ready for a fresh start, especially in your emotional world?
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
Let’s plant seeds of intention with the new moon in Aries. After a high-energy eclipse season and galloping into the year of the Fire Horse, this new moon moment invites us to reset. Aries is the first sign, and the start of the solar new year. What is ready for a fresh start, especially in your emotional world?
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
Oakland, CA
New Moon Ritual with the Witch and Healer Collective
The New Moon in Aries on April 17th marks the beginning of a new moon cycle. Aries is the first sign, the leader, the ram. This is a moment of beginning, especially for the self.
Join The Witch and Healer Collective for a new moon ritual to work with this potent cosmic moment. Through reflection, energy work, and intentional spell work, we will cut what is no longer serving us (and our inner children) and make room for the spark of newness through bold Aries-led declarations and mantras. Each participant will also make their own intuitive and ancestral-connected herbal tea.
All are welcome, whether you’re a seasoned witch or a curious newcomer who wants to build intentional community and carve out real time for self-work.
Learn more about the facilitators Bex Mui and Danyelle Caruthers and The Witch and Healer Collective at witchandhealercollective.com
Join The Witch and Healer Collective for a new moon ritual to work with this potent cosmic moment. Through reflection, energy work, and intentional spell work, we will cut what is no longer serving us (and our inner children) and make room for the spark of newness through bold Aries-led declarations and mantras. Each participant will also make their own intuitive and ancestral-connected herbal tea.
All are welcome, whether you’re a seasoned witch or a curious newcomer who wants to build intentional community and carve out real time for self-work.
Learn more about the facilitators Bex Mui and Danyelle Caruthers and The Witch and Healer Collective at witchandhealercollective.com
Oakland, CA
Moon Magic: Full Moon in Scorpio
Join the self-care club as we relax and unwind with Somatic and Sound Healing.
Together we will practice:
-Somatic exercises which involves gentle movements designed to help you create awareness with your body and mind to relax and release stress
-Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT/tapping: calm the vagus nerve by touching specific points on your body and head to create a calming effect
-Sitting meditation: quiet the mind, just be present
-Reiki: open up all your energy centers and let positive energy flow throughout your body to heal and recharge your entire system
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing and well-being. She’s a certified Reiki master, meditation & life coach International Coach Federation (ICF). Professionally Lauren has an MBA and has decades of experience as a technology leader, focused on healthcare innovation and well-being.
Oakland, CA
TACT: Trans Grief and Joy Open Mic
Come celebrate the beauty and expansiveness of the trans community at our Trans Grief + Joy Open Mic Night! 🏳️⚧️ This is a space to honor your multi-faceted trans experience and release some of what you've been holding in community.
We invite you to share your stories, songs, poems, art pieces, laughter, tears, or anything else to express yourself in these wild times.
Trans, nonbinary, two-spirit, and gender expansive folks are encouraged to share and perform—and allies and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend! Please see important info for performers below.
This event is open and welcoming to all. 🏳️🌈 Come join us in celebrating trans joy and healing in our vibrant, beautiful trans community.
⚡️ Please BYOB any food or beverages you'd like to enjoy during the event. You can bring hard seltzer, cider, beer, or wine, but please refrain from bringing liquor or hard alcohol ⚡️
Trans Grief + Joy Open Mic is a fundraiser for TACT, the Trans Advocacy & Care Team, so we ask for a $5-$20 sliding-scale donation based cover—and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
You can learn more about TACT’s work, access free peer counseling services, and donate at yourtact.org.
🎤 Info for Performers:
Sign up at the door to perform! Be sure to arrive at 6:30 pm if you’d like to sign up to perform! Each performer will have max 5 mins for their performance, so please ensure that whatever you prepare to share will fit within that time limit.
This will be a supportive and encouraging space where everyone’s expression is honored and valued. All topics, genres, and forms of expression are valid here.
No matter what you plan to bring to the space, we can’t wait to hold space for your joy, grief, and creativity. We are here to witness and support you. You are loved and you belong here! 💙
We invite you to share your stories, songs, poems, art pieces, laughter, tears, or anything else to express yourself in these wild times.
Trans, nonbinary, two-spirit, and gender expansive folks are encouraged to share and perform—and allies and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend! Please see important info for performers below.
This event is open and welcoming to all. 🏳️🌈 Come join us in celebrating trans joy and healing in our vibrant, beautiful trans community.
⚡️ Please BYOB any food or beverages you'd like to enjoy during the event. You can bring hard seltzer, cider, beer, or wine, but please refrain from bringing liquor or hard alcohol ⚡️
Trans Grief + Joy Open Mic is a fundraiser for TACT, the Trans Advocacy & Care Team, so we ask for a $5-$20 sliding-scale donation based cover—and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
You can learn more about TACT’s work, access free peer counseling services, and donate at yourtact.org.
🎤 Info for Performers:
Sign up at the door to perform! Be sure to arrive at 6:30 pm if you’d like to sign up to perform! Each performer will have max 5 mins for their performance, so please ensure that whatever you prepare to share will fit within that time limit.
This will be a supportive and encouraging space where everyone’s expression is honored and valued. All topics, genres, and forms of expression are valid here.
No matter what you plan to bring to the space, we can’t wait to hold space for your joy, grief, and creativity. We are here to witness and support you. You are loved and you belong here! 💙
San Francisco, CA
Spring Flower Arranging
Welcome spring with a hands-on flower arranging workshop! We will provide a beautiful selection of seasonal blooms and guidance as you create your own fresh arrangement to take home.
Please bring a small-to-medium sized vase so you can design a piece in a container you love.
No experience needed. Come ready to take in the sites and smells of spring!
Please bring a small-to-medium sized vase so you can design a piece in a container you love.
No experience needed. Come ready to take in the sites and smells of spring!
San Francisco, CA
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!
San Francisco, CA
Potluck: Cheesy Edition
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!
Join us for a special Potluck this month focused on one of life’s greatest pleasures: cheese. At this event, members and their guests will co-create a cheese board to share and enjoy. This is an inclusive event celebrating the joy of dairy and plant-based cheeses.
Bring one cheese + one pairing. Pairings are anything that goes well with your cheese. Think crackers, nuts, meats, condiments, fresh/dried fruit, veg, wine/beer, bread, pickles, jam etc.
Tell us what you’re bringing here: https://evite.me/1bUhPtE6vv
Set up your cheese on the prepared cheese board! The group will introduce their cheeses, then we sample!
We believe that cheese doesn’t need to be fancy to be delicious. All cheeses are welcome. We ask that you bring cheese that you genuinely enjoy, and help us to gather an exciting variety to try. Local Bay Area cheese shops will be happy to help you make a great choice.
Join us for a special Potluck this month focused on one of life’s greatest pleasures: cheese. At this event, members and their guests will co-create a cheese board to share and enjoy. This is an inclusive event celebrating the joy of dairy and plant-based cheeses.
Bring one cheese + one pairing. Pairings are anything that goes well with your cheese. Think crackers, nuts, meats, condiments, fresh/dried fruit, veg, wine/beer, bread, pickles, jam etc.
Tell us what you’re bringing here: https://evite.me/1bUhPtE6vv
Set up your cheese on the prepared cheese board! The group will introduce their cheeses, then we sample!
We believe that cheese doesn’t need to be fancy to be delicious. All cheeses are welcome. We ask that you bring cheese that you genuinely enjoy, and help us to gather an exciting variety to try. Local Bay Area cheese shops will be happy to help you make a great choice.
San Francisco, CA
Oscars party
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.
San Francisco, CA
Poker Night
Join the self-care club as we relax and unwind with Somatic and Sound Healing.
Together we will practice:
-Somatic exercises which involves gentle movements designed to help you create awareness with your body and mind to relax and release stress
-Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT/tapping: calm the vagus nerve by touching specific points on your body and head to create a calming effect
-Sitting meditation: quiet the mind, just be present
-Reiki: open up all your energy centers and let positive energy flow throughout your body to heal and recharge your entire system
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing and well-being. She’s a certified Reiki master, meditation & life coach International Coach Federation (ICF). Professionally Lauren has an MBA and has decades of experience as a technology leader, focused on healthcare innovation and well-being.
San Francisco, CA
Mission Monday 5K with Unseen Run Club
Join Unseen Run Club and Club Leader Justin Williams as we meet at Groundfloor SF for a casual run through the Mission neighborhood! All paces and faces are welcome for this easy 5k run/jog/walk :)
San Francisco’s running culture is a tapestry woven with diverse threads, and Groundfloor's Unseen Run Club is just one vibrant strand!
Follow along at https://www.instagram.com/unseenrunclub/
San Francisco, CA
Groundfloor Startup Demo Night
Founder & Investor Evening
📍 Groundfloor, San Francisco
📅 March 18
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
Join us for an intimate, Demo Night bringing together a select group of early-stage founders and active angels/operators.
This is not a large public pitch event.
We are curating several high-quality startups raising funding rounds, presenting to a room of aligned investors and experienced operators.
The goal is simple:
Meaningful connections. Real conversations. Relevant capital.
Evening format:
• Welcome & curated networking
• 6 startup pitches (5 min + Q&A)
• Focused investor-founder discussions
If you are:
– A founder currently raising
– An active angel, operator, or early-stage investor
Join us.
📍 Groundfloor, San Francisco
📅 March 18
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
Join us for an intimate, Demo Night bringing together a select group of early-stage founders and active angels/operators.
This is not a large public pitch event.
We are curating several high-quality startups raising funding rounds, presenting to a room of aligned investors and experienced operators.
The goal is simple:
Meaningful connections. Real conversations. Relevant capital.
Evening format:
• Welcome & curated networking
• 6 startup pitches (5 min + Q&A)
• Focused investor-founder discussions
If you are:
– A founder currently raising
– An active angel, operator, or early-stage investor
Join us.
San Francisco, CA
Book Club: What We Can Know
Join us for an intriguing discussion of What We Can Know by Ian McEwan. This contemplative novel delves into questions of truth, memory, and the limits of human understanding, as McEwan masterfully examines how we navigate certainty and doubt in our lives.
Come ready to explore McEwan's elegant prose and philosophical insights as we discuss themes of knowledge, belief, and the stories we tell ourselves. Whether you're a longtime McEwan fan or new to his work, join us for what promises to be a rich and stimulating conversation! All readers welcome!
Come ready to explore McEwan's elegant prose and philosophical insights as we discuss themes of knowledge, belief, and the stories we tell ourselves. Whether you're a longtime McEwan fan or new to his work, join us for what promises to be a rich and stimulating conversation! All readers welcome!
San Francisco, CA
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.
San Francisco, CA
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 and support your fellow founders. See you on Sunday!
San Francisco, CA
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.
San Francisco, CA
Building the future of Voice AI
Keynote speaker of CEO of Bland AI (YC 23, raised 65M+), followed by Q&A and a mixer.
San Francisco, CA
Board (and Card!) Game Club Night
First Tuesdays Board Game Club is hosting board games and card games night! We will play a mix of "party" games - casual, social games that are quick to learn and easy to play as well as "strategy" games for those that want a little more friendly competition in their life. We invite and encourage members to bring games they own with them for the evening!
For those curious, here are some examples of "party games": Codenames, Monikers, Hues & Cues, and Things in Rings.
For "strategy games", some examples are Azul, Camel Up, Quacks of Quedlinburg, and member provided games.
(Please note we encourage members to bring games that are not too complicated to learn and can be completed in about 90-120 minutes. We love a good game of Arcs or Roots, and by joining the community you'll find members who want to play those sorts of games with you!)
For those curious, here are some examples of "party games": Codenames, Monikers, Hues & Cues, and Things in Rings.
For "strategy games", some examples are Azul, Camel Up, Quacks of Quedlinburg, and member provided games.
(Please note we encourage members to bring games that are not too complicated to learn and can be completed in about 90-120 minutes. We love a good game of Arcs or Roots, and by joining the community you'll find members who want to play those sorts of games with you!)
San Francisco, CA
Board Game Club: Blood on the Clocktower
Join the self-care club as we relax and unwind with Somatic and Sound Healing.
Together we will practice:
-Somatic exercises which involves gentle movements designed to help you create awareness with your body and mind to relax and release stress
-Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT/tapping: calm the vagus nerve by touching specific points on your body and head to create a calming effect
-Sitting meditation: quiet the mind, just be present
-Reiki: open up all your energy centers and let positive energy flow throughout your body to heal and recharge your entire system
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing and well-being. She’s a certified Reiki master, meditation & life coach International Coach Federation (ICF). Professionally Lauren has an MBA and has decades of experience as a technology leader, focused on healthcare innovation and well-being.
San Rafael, CA
AI Club
AI Club is a weekly drop-in group with a monthly topic session and quarterly workshop. Weekly drop-in looks like show and tell + group problem solving or focused AI work time. The topics are member driven! We are capturing member use cases and trying to document best practices and learn new tools and workflows together in this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-z_I24TyPOvxVnZlSgB3pH-hFS6wkw1o1JanbgPbv30/edit?usp=drivesdk
San Rafael, CA
Frog Face live @ Sailing Goat Restaurant
Join the self-care club as we relax and unwind with Somatic and Sound Healing.
Together we will practice:
-Somatic exercises which involves gentle movements designed to help you create awareness with your body and mind to relax and release stress
-Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT/tapping: calm the vagus nerve by touching specific points on your body and head to create a calming effect
-Sitting meditation: quiet the mind, just be present
-Reiki: open up all your energy centers and let positive energy flow throughout your body to heal and recharge your entire system
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing and well-being. She’s a certified Reiki master, meditation & life coach International Coach Federation (ICF). Professionally Lauren has an MBA and has decades of experience as a technology leader, focused on healthcare innovation and well-being.
San Rafael, CA
GTFO: Glass Art @ Maddy’s Studio!
Time to get out of the club and do something fun! Let’s go visit Maddy in her natural habitat - aka her glass studio! In studio the options are limitless!
Pick what you want to make - prices are size dependent and range from about $30-55.
March 15th - For carpool meet at GFSR at 10am and drive over to be at the studio by 11am. For those who want we can do lunch afterwards.
https://fuzedglass.com
San Rafael, CA
Book Club: The Booklover's Library AND Beautyland
Please come having read the books (or beware that there will be spoilers), and we look forward to seeing you then!
San Rafael, CA
The Lab
Welcome to “The Lab” — focused work time: together!
Work on your own projects with community support.
We begin each Lab with a quick round of intros. Each member will set goals for their work time. You can ask for assistance from the group if you need help with an idea or run your ideas past the group etc.
Then, get working on your stated goals - your will have the energy, accountability, and quiet buzz of everyone else doing it together.
At the end, we circle back to share how it went, celebrate wins, and wrap up the morning. You did it!
The Lab is simple: show up, set your goals, get your work done, and cheer each other on.
It’s amazing how much more you can do when you’re working separately — but together.
Work on your own projects with community support.
We begin each Lab with a quick round of intros. Each member will set goals for their work time. You can ask for assistance from the group if you need help with an idea or run your ideas past the group etc.
Then, get working on your stated goals - your will have the energy, accountability, and quiet buzz of everyone else doing it together.
At the end, we circle back to share how it went, celebrate wins, and wrap up the morning. You did it!
The Lab is simple: show up, set your goals, get your work done, and cheer each other on.
It’s amazing how much more you can do when you’re working separately — but together.
San Rafael, CA
AI Club
AI Club is a weekly drop-in group with a monthly topic session and quarterly workshop. Weekly drop-in looks like show and tell + group problem solving or focused AI work time. The topics are member driven! We are capturing member use cases and trying to document best practices and learn new tools and workflows together in this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-z_I24TyPOvxVnZlSgB3pH-hFS6wkw1o1JanbgPbv30/edit?usp=drivesdk
San Rafael, CA
The 2026 TASTY Awards — powered by NECTAR
Join for a fun night out at the Tasty Awards 2026! Groundfloor members get an exclusive 50% off promo code for friends FRIENDOF making the ticket price $18.42 with tax. (as of now there are 33 tickets left on eventbrite)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2026-tasty-awards-powered-by-nectar-tickets-1935533726479?aff=oddtdtcreator
GroundFloor member Kat will be shooting a highlight video video at this event and was given the promo code to share with GF incase anyone wants to come. There will be cocktails, mocktails, ice cream, lattes, yummy small bites - all made with award winning alternative dairy products. There will also be a chance to sample laboratory grown meat, which is a rare opportunity (no pun intended).
The event will also feature award unveilings for the top performing "dairy-free" products, a keynote address by Salt & Straw Ice Cream's Tyler Malek, and a chance to be part of a transformative movement in the future of food.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2026-tasty-awards-powered-by-nectar-tickets-1935533726479?aff=oddtdtcreator
GroundFloor member Kat will be shooting a highlight video video at this event and was given the promo code to share with GF incase anyone wants to come. There will be cocktails, mocktails, ice cream, lattes, yummy small bites - all made with award winning alternative dairy products. There will also be a chance to sample laboratory grown meat, which is a rare opportunity (no pun intended).
The event will also feature award unveilings for the top performing "dairy-free" products, a keynote address by Salt & Straw Ice Cream's Tyler Malek, and a chance to be part of a transformative movement in the future of food.
San Rafael, CA
Bookclub: The Carpool Detectives
Join us for bookclub! This month we are reading The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan. Feel free to attend even if you haven't finished (or started!) the book.
The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan is a true-crime book about four suburban moms who investigate a 15-year-old cold case involving a double murder in their hometown, finding purpose and danger as they use their unique skills to uncover a story of fraud and murder. The book, published in July 2025, details their DIY investigation, which puts them in risky situations while they piece together a complex mystery that police had abandoned.
The Carpool Detectives by Chuck Hogan is a true-crime book about four suburban moms who investigate a 15-year-old cold case involving a double murder in their hometown, finding purpose and danger as they use their unique skills to uncover a story of fraud and murder. The book, published in July 2025, details their DIY investigation, which puts them in risky situations while they piece together a complex mystery that police had abandoned.
San Rafael, CA
The Lab
Welcome to “The Lab” — focused work time: together!
Work on your own projects with community support.
We begin each Lab with a quick round of intros. Each member will set goals for their work time. You can ask for assistance from the group if you need help with an idea or run your ideas past the group etc.
Then, get working on your stated goals - your will have the energy, accountability, and quiet buzz of everyone else doing it together.
At the end, we circle back to share how it went, celebrate wins, and wrap up the morning. You did it!
The Lab is simple: show up, set your goals, get your work done, and cheer each other on.
It’s amazing how much more you can do when you’re working separately — but together.
Work on your own projects with community support.
We begin each Lab with a quick round of intros. Each member will set goals for their work time. You can ask for assistance from the group if you need help with an idea or run your ideas past the group etc.
Then, get working on your stated goals - your will have the energy, accountability, and quiet buzz of everyone else doing it together.
At the end, we circle back to share how it went, celebrate wins, and wrap up the morning. You did it!
The Lab is simple: show up, set your goals, get your work done, and cheer each other on.
It’s amazing how much more you can do when you’re working separately — but together.
San Rafael, CA
AI Club
AI Club is a weekly drop-in group with a monthly topic session and quarterly workshop. Weekly drop-in looks like show and tell + group problem solving or focused AI work time. The topics are member driven! We are capturing member use cases and trying to document best practices and learn new tools and workflows together in this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-z_I24TyPOvxVnZlSgB3pH-hFS6wkw1o1JanbgPbv30/edit?usp=drivesdk
San Rafael, CA
Info Session: GTFO BACKPACKING
Join the self-care club as we relax and unwind with Somatic and Sound Healing.
Together we will practice:
-Somatic exercises which involves gentle movements designed to help you create awareness with your body and mind to relax and release stress
-Emotional Freedom Technique, also known as EFT/tapping: calm the vagus nerve by touching specific points on your body and head to create a calming effect
-Sitting meditation: quiet the mind, just be present
-Reiki: open up all your energy centers and let positive energy flow throughout your body to heal and recharge your entire system
-Sound healing: clear out blocked energies and calm your mind, body to recharge your system
Club member Lauren Bui has a background in mindful meditation, holistic healing and well-being. She’s a certified Reiki master, meditation & life coach International Coach Federation (ICF). Professionally Lauren has an MBA and has decades of experience as a technology leader, focused on healthcare innovation and well-being.
San Rafael, CA
Exchange: Living Genuinely Amidst Life’s Pressures
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.
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.
San Rafael, CA
GTFO: 2 Annual Easy Backpacking Trip
Annual GF Backpacking Weekend!
Our first trip was a success, so we’re heading out again!
Dane (years leading Boy Scout trips) and Heather (camping pro who loves sleeping under the stars) will guide the group and make it easy. We’ll start with a virtual or in-person info session to go over details and help everyone get set up. Need gear? We can help with that too.
This is a beginner-friendly, easy backpack and open to all levels.
Cost: We’ll split campsite + food. Last trip was about $75/person and will likely be less this time.
Come spend a weekend outside with us 🌲
Trip: Henry W. Coe State Park - Morgan Hill (South East Bay)
Friday May 1-3
Lat years pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QvbZegwJAb1JWDZC6
San Rafael, CA
Book Club: This is Happiness
Join us for bookclub! This month we ware reading This is Happiness by Naill Williams.
This Is Happiness by Niall Williams is a lyrical, character-driven novel set in 1950s rural Ireland, focusing on 17-year-old Noe Crowe, who finds purpose after leaving seminary school. Set in the village of Faha during the arrival of electricity, the story follows Noe's friendship with newcomer Christie and his journey toward maturity, love, and redemption.
This Is Happiness by Niall Williams is a lyrical, character-driven novel set in 1950s rural Ireland, focusing on 17-year-old Noe Crowe, who finds purpose after leaving seminary school. Set in the village of Faha during the arrival of electricity, the story follows Noe's friendship with newcomer Christie and his journey toward maturity, love, and redemption.
San Rafael, CA
Exchange: Living Genuinely Amidst Life’s Pressures
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.
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.