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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CocktailClinic

Cocktail Clinic: We will explore three known and obscure cocktails. Learning the history, ingredients, and how to properly make them. Everything will be provided for you to learn and enjoy these fantastic cocktails. Welcome to The Cocktail Club a community where the appreciation of a finely crafted cocktail brings people together. Whether you're a cocktail geek or just beginning to explore the world of mixology, we invite you to join us in celebrating the artistry of well-made drinks. Our club is built on the belief that great cocktails spark great conversations, and here, you'll find a diverse group of individuals united by a shared passion. Together, we'll exchange tips, recipes, and of course our favorite learning from one another and deepening our understanding of the alchemy that happens when you mix spirits together. Above all, we're here to have fun, enjoy good drinks, and forge lasting connections. Cheers to the perfect pour and even better company!

Beverage Break Wednesdays

Every Wednesday at noon, gather in the kitchen to make a fun beverage with other members -- usually caffeine-related, but not ALWAYS!

Ex: Yerba Mate, Matcha, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Peppermint Mocha, perhaps a round of espresso shots?!

RSVP not required, just come say hey if you're around.

Double Happiness Short Film Screening

Short film screening of DOUBLE HAPPINESS

(written by Laura LeeLun and Shari Albert, directed by Shari Albert)

After the death of her husband of 50 years, a life-affirming Jewish widow and the tightly-wound Chinese-American restaurateur who serves her family every Christmas, find themselves drawn into an unexpected romance.

Espresso Thursday - Coffee Walk

Want a little pick-me-up to start your day? Let’s take a morning stroll to a nearby coffee shop (Laveta, Couplet, Clark St... who knows!!). Whether you grab coffee or just want to enjoy the short walk, you’re welcome.

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

Heals through Heels

Heals Through Heels Explore your sensual side in a supportive space made for confidence, connection, and self-expression. This beginner-friendly heels class is all about reconnecting with your sensual side and expressing confidence through movement. We’ll start with a calming sound bath and guided meditation to quiet the mind and awaken the body. After a few brief introductions to create a supportive space, Monica will lead you through deep stretching to open up your hips, spine, and energy flow. Then comes the fun part: learning the basics of heels technique and exploring an erotic, empowering routine that celebrates body awareness, rhythm, and self-expression. The class ends with a short meditation to ground your energy and leave you feeling confident, sexy, and in touch with your inner fire. Monica began dancing in high school and quickly turned her passion into a professional career. With a background in jazz, ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, aerial arts, and contortion, she brings a diverse movement vocabulary to every class. Her recent exploration into pyro arts reflects her fearless creativity and love for performance. Blending technical precision with sensual expression, Monica’s teaching focuses on helping students connect to their bodies, build confidence, and find power in their own movement.

GTFO: Art Night x Danny’s Bday

Come to Grand Central Market in DTLA (5 mins from GF) for a night of food, music and art. We’ll start w the food, enjoy art night , and wrap up on a lounge type experience

Groundfloor Social: First Friday Happy Hour

Opening our doors for an early, cozy evening happy hour, with good drinks and better company, and everyone’s invited! Think of it as your friend’s party, filled with people you can be yourself around, but with better snacks. A genuinely happy Happy Hour with drinks and n/a options provided by us. Your entry to the weekend and a monthly ritual at Groundfloor.

Featuring community member and DJ Stephen Lee!

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

Ornamental Adorments Jewelry Making Workshop

The Holidaze are here, and now is the time to get together and get crafty!

In this Jewelry Making Workshop we will be using elements from nature such as:
-Crystals
-Stones
-Moss
-Cork
-Metals
-Mini Glass Bottles

Adorn yourself with a pair of Ornamental Earrings or a Necklace uniquely made by you.

Discover some of the metaphysical properties of the crystals and stones to custom make a holiday gift for someone special in your life!

Cost: $25 for members
Venmo: @Joyce-Ferrer
Zelle: joyce.ferrer@gmail.com
Guests may rsvp through: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ornamental-adornments-jewelry-making-workshop-tickets-1976674304054?aff=oddtdtcreator

Supplies, light refreshments, and snacks will be provided…just bring your Jolly Self!

Feel free to bring something to share if you’d like :)

Candle Conversations

Hi friends! I am happy to host another gathering that I started a couple years ago called Candle Conversations (CC)! At CC, you can expect all the good smells, good vibes and good company to keep you warm as we create our own natural candles. Your RSVP is greatly appreciated to ensure there will be an appropriate supply of materials and space.

Here is what you need to know:
Event: Candle-making workshop hosted by Cher.

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Location: Groundfloor Social Club - 160 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Please arrive on time - there will be a 10 minute grace period.

Cost: $25 per person

Light refreshments will be available; however, you are encouraged to bring your fave snack and drink of choice.

Parking: Street parking is an option. There is also a free parking lot at the corner of Glendale Blvd. and 1st St.

What to Bring: Any essential oils that you want to add to your candle. I will provide an array of oils to choose from but you are welcome to bring an oil that you wish to embody in your new candle creation.

Thank you for joining! Let’s shine together 🕯️

Words To Dreams vision Mapping Workshop

Set your vision for the new year.

In this in-person workshop, we'll reflect on what to release, clarify your desires, and visibly map out goals that align with your values and lifestyle.

Through guided journaling and creative mapping with Brandie Freely, you'll leave with a crafted visual reminder of your intentions — something to carry with you into 2026.

Walk away after our time together with clarity, confidence, and a plan that allows you to step into the new year already in motion.

$20 covers materials + lite bites. Please also bring magazines and clippings (optional) + favorite cozy beverage.

Holiday Dinner with Community Cooks + Chef Jason

Join us for a holiday dinner with Community Cooks + Chef Jason, an evening of food, conversation and community!

Below is the menu. In the spirit of the Community Cooks Club, we are planning to do something interactive for dessert!

Catalan Beef Stew
Roasted Citrus Salmon (p)
Mushroom and Ricotta Galettes (v)
Garlic Broccolini (v)
Roasted Potatoes (v)
Farro, Black Rice, Squash Salad (v)
Goat Cheese Mousse Crostini (v)

About Jason:
Although his primary career is as an Executive Digital Producer, cooking has been a lifelong passion. In 2012, he earned a professional certificate from The New School of Cooking and has worked as a chef at restaurants in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, including Eagle Rock Public House and Stag Dining Group. Jason has been a GF member since May 2024.

Hot Cacao & Sourdough Party

Join Stephanie and Danny for hot cacao beverages and sourdough with butter. Hot cacao is known for its mood-boosting properties and good vibes (This is no ordinary hot chocolate). Meet us in the kitchen for chit chat and delicious beverages.

💪 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 💪✨🏋️

New Member Community Lunch - All Welcome

Come hang on the patio at 12:30p on Tuesday! Let's mix and mingle the newer members with those who have been here a while. Taylor will be "grilling" up some hot dawgs so if that's not your jam, bring something else to eat!

Bonus points if you can bring something to share :)

Private Event

Private Event

✨ A Night of Hygge ✨

An Evening of Warmth, Connection, and Cozy Magic

As winter settles in, we invite you to gather for A Night of Hygge — a celebration of comfort, friendship, and the quiet beauty of slowing down.

What is Hygge?
A Danish word with no direct translation, Hygge (pronounced “hoo-gah”) captures the feeling of coziness and contentment that comes from life’s simple pleasures — candlelight, warm drinks, cozy food, heartfelt conversation, and the gentle joy of being together.

The Intention
On this evening, we’ll create a space to rest and reconnect. Think soft blankets, glowing lights, soothing music, and the company of kind souls. Together we’ll share winter favorites, reflect on our hopes and dreams, and embrace the warmth that only true connection can bring.

Bring your coziest blanket, a favorite treat or drink to share, and your open heart.
Let’s gather to celebrate stillness, sweetness, and the simple magic of being together.

Mindful Flow Series: Rooted in Gratitude

As the year comes to a close, we’re invited to slow down and reflect on the 2025 journey. We’re so used to celebrating only the holidays and big life milestones, but what about the resilience and quiet growth? What about those tough moments that often went unrecognized, even by ourselves?

During this workshop, we’re going to pause in gratitude. Through heart-centered movements, compassionate reflection, and a sacred tea ceremony, this workshop is a space to recognize and celebrate YOU—your journey, your heart, and the roots you’ve grown. When we expand gratitude, we open the space for manifesting an abundant new year.

What to expect:
🖊️ Reflective Meditation & Journaling – To recap 2025’s challenges, wins, and inner celebrations.
🪷 Heart-centered yoga – Slow yin postures that bring grounding and heart-chakra opening. (30 minutes)
🫖Sacred tea ceremony – With ceremonial cacao or an ayurvedic herbal blend, shared as a ritual of mindful presence.
🎶 Sound Bath– Himalayan sound healing to support deep self-love.

Wear comfortable clothes and arrive a few minutes early to settle in. A few mats are available, but feel free to bring your own, as well as a journal and pen. Each participant will walk away with a gratitude sage bundle and additional year-end journal prompts to close out 2025 with intention.

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

"Breakup Season" Vinyl Release Party

Fresh Sounds Present's the vinyl release party for the soundtrack of Nelson Tracey's "Breakup Season". This is for music and film lovers alike. December 11 is National Breakup Day, so what better way to celebrate than with the soundtrack for the film "Breakup Season"??? You may recognize some faces (any Walking Dead fans here?) and there will be a couple performances by some local artists who helped make the soundtrack come to life.

Nelson Tracey is a local filmmaker based in Echo Park

Artist Clubhouse

Dedicate some time to nurturing your inner artist! learn about others’ creative outlets, exchange ideas, collaborate, use the space to work on your creativity if it’s hard to find the time on your own. Use the space however you want:) everyone is welcome.

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.

🎄 ’Tis the Season to Make a Difference

A Holiday Market of Purpose & Impact
Hosted by Rooted in Purpose Market

You’re invited to a festive holiday pop-up where shopping transforms into giving back. ’Tis the Season to Make a Difference is more than a market—it’s a celebration of joy, community, and purpose.

Discover meaningful gift ideas, wellness treasures, and holiday favorites curated with care. Every purchase is more than a gift under the tree—it’s a ripple of hope that supports youth and families impacted by foster care.

✨ Come shop with joy.
✨ Give with intention.
✨ Be part of the ripple that makes this Christmas brighter for our community.

Ultimate Werewolf Board Game Night

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.

Vision Experience

vision boards, networking, content, mocktails, and more ✨

Movement Lab: Bossa Beats

Movement Lab: Bossa Beats (samba-fusion cardio dance)

A 60-minute class that resets your energy through synchronized movement and rhythm.

Samba, salsa, and jazz with low to mid intensity. Slow, guided warm-up into fun, easy-to-follow sequences. Sweat without the grind. Eclectic playlist spanning bossa, samba, salsa, jazz, and global rhythms. Softly lit studio with shifting color lighting for uninhibited movement. All levels welcome. No experience needed.

Bring water. Wear clothes you can move in. Bare feet, socks / grip socks. We use mats for the cool-down stretch. Mats are provided, or bring your own.

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About Movement Lab

Movement Lab is an evolving set of classes and workshops that use rhythm, cross-modal dance, and somatic exploration to help you feel centered and clear. Born from a return to dance and a renewed sense of its importance. Current class offerings include Slow Flow Lab, Bossa Beats, and Inner Child Embodiment, with additional formats and aligned facilitators coming online as the project grows.

Currently facilitated by Jen Miller, integrating somatic research with 15 years of live samba and dance performance, including appearances with Carlos Santana and EDC. Jen is training in trauma-informed yoga and movement practices including swing dance, salsa, kizomba, and tango, and holds certifications in sylvotherapy and Zumba instruction.

For more info visit movementlab.co or IG: @movementlab.co

💪 community HIIT class 💪

Love, Actually - Cinema&Cuisine Cult

We will be screening a well-regarded romantic comedy movie set in the United Kingdom (It’s in Europe, apparently). It is titled Love, Actually. First we will gorge, then we will watch it. After there will be a discussion. It will be a great Monday night.

6pm - Xmas and holiday vibes pot luck
7pm - Love, Actually (2003)
9:10pm - discussion
9:30 - wrap

Cannabis Club

Session #18! Yay Cannabis!

Presentation Themes: Boston Tea Party (1773) - Americans and their taxes. National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month.

Activity: National Write to a Friend Month.

Menu: Pozole (My Specialty)

Groundfloor LA Holiday Party

Annual Groundfloor holiday party - come gather with your fellow members to celebrate the end of the year and all that the holiday spirit has to offer :) Festive attire greatly encouraged!

GF will provide pre-batched cocktails, light bites to graze on & various desserts. Featuring: DJ, cookie decoration station, karaoke and a fun photo backdrop!

BYOB Beer & Wine, please!

+1s are welcome with prior RSVP. RSVP closes 48 hours prior to event.

5 on Friday

Puppy Yoga w/ "Pups Without Borders" 🐶

Join us in the outdoor gym area for PUPPY YOGA with instructor Kaitlan featuring many adoptable puppies from LA-based rescue, Pups Without Borders! Stretching alongside puppies in Christmas sweaters? Sign me up...

Please note this is a donation-based class (suggested $15 minimum). No need to pay upfront to register, but we will be collecting donations via Venmo or cash on site. All donations will go directly to the rescue.

Capacity is limited, so reserve your (& any guests) spots ASAP.

BYOM - Bring Your Own Mat!



Oslo Outlet

Our last Oslo Outlet of 2025! Join us for another spectacular vendor lineup including vintage sellers, tattooers, artists, jewelry, music, hand painted leather, ceramics, handmade quilts, and more! Enjoy holiday snacks and beverages provided and just the right amount of holiday music. Please consider bringing donation items for families affected by ICE activity and economic instability.

💪 community HIIT class 💪

Private Event

Private Event

Library Sessions - Alfred Banks

Fresh Sounds presents Alfred Banks from NOLA! Come listen to his music and enjoy a fresh JuneShine!

“The Age of Worry” by John Mayer / Yebba • Pop-Up Choir with Found Sound LA

Description:
Join Found Sound for a fun, a cappella pop-up choir experience of the song “The Age of Worry” by John Mayer, in the style of Yebba. To kick off the new year, we're reflecting on the theme of new beginnings and perseverance. 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: Grayson Villanueva (Disney Pixar’s Turning Red, The House Jacks) - @hellocolorgray
Co-Founder and Facilitator: Angela S. Huang (Groundfloor member, A Cappella Academy, Citizen Queen, CRE888MGMT) - @huangela

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.

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!

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!

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D&D One-Shot: Holiday Adventure

Play one glorious session of Dungeons & Dragons with a festive holiday theme! Craig will be the Dm but Candace will help facilitate. Bring a level 3 character and your dice or choose from a premade character!

New to D&D? No problem! Candace will arrive an hour early to teach newbies how to play.

Waffle Wednesday: Stack It Up & Vibe Out 🧇

GTFO 51st and Tel : R&B Trivia

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.

Moon Magic: Full Moon in Gemini

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 is the last full moon of 2025. A time to reflect on the year that’s passed and make a new plan for the year to come. What better sign to help us gain new insights than Gemini?
Gemini is represented by the twins, giving us a 360 degree perspective on our lives, our challenges, and even our goals.

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

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 .

GTFO: Holiday Market at La Peña

Join us for a festive Holiday Mercado / Market at La Peña with local treats, handcrafted gifts, and good vibes. We’ll be selling ethically sourced chocolate and other small goodies to support our mission to build 3D printed schools in underserved areas, starting with Madagascar, so every purchase makes an impact. Come browse, mingle, and get your holiday shopping done while backing a meaningful cause. All are welcome! 🎁✨

Restore & Recharge: Yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️+ Reiki ✨

Donation-based class
We'll meet in the lounge between 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm for a delicious cup of tea, and there will be free blank journals with a prompt card for those who want them.
We have a sponsor of Magic Mind wellness juice shots for people to try and take home too!

Nadia Oye will guide us through a restorative yoga session that will leave us feeling refreshed and recharged. Afterwards, she will have a few 10-minute mini-Reiki sessions available to book in the quiet library.

What to Expect: Come as you are - this session welcomes complete beginners to experienced practitioners. Nadia will offer modifications and variations so everyone can participate comfortably. The focus will be on gentle movement, deep breathing, and releasing tension from the day.

Yoga Session Details:
• Gentle warm-up and centering
• Restorative poses held for longer periods to promote deep relaxation
• Breathwork techniques to calm the nervous system
• Brief meditation or savasana to close the practice

What to Wear: Comfortable, stretchy clothing that allows for easy movement. Layers are recommended as body temperature can shift during relaxation.

Things to bring: Water bottle, personal yoga mat, eye mask, blanket, journal, small pillow, warm socks.

About your instructor: Nadia Oye is a RYT-certified yoga teacher based in Oakland, California, with experience teaching hatha yoga, breath work, and meditation. She offers compassionate sequences for all bodies and levels, energy assists, and breathing practices. Her energetic healing offering includes intention-setting, guided meditation, and hands-on (light touch) Reiki.

Agenda:
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm: Arrival into the space, enjoy a cup of green or herbal tea, and journal with prompts
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Yoga stretch and flow

Optional add-on: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: 10-minute Mini-Reiki healings in the Library
Your hostess will have a sweet treat and more tea for those who would like to hang out a little longer.

Cultivating Resilience: Avoiding Burnout in Trying Times

This is a Self-Care Club meeting 

Self-Care Club co-leader and holistic health and wellness coach Meredith Segan Sarason, will guide you to:

·      Connect with others who are feeling what you are feeling

·      Learn a nervous system science-informed approach to preventing burnout,

·      Practice simple regulation tools, and

·      Brainstorm creative and manageable ways to support ourselves and each other to rest, recharge, and reconnect to ourselves and each other.

PRIVATE EVENT

PRIVATE

Waffle Wednesday: Stack It Up & Vibe Out 🧇

Your Year, Your Story: A Narrative Navigation Workshop

Ready to close the chapter on 2025 with intention—and open 2026 with clarity?

Join Story Coach Liz Morrison for a transformative workshop where you'll use creative, experiential exercises to reflect on the story of your year, uncover what truly mattered, and set a purposeful direction for what comes next.

This isn't your typical goal-setting session. 

Through storytelling, creative activities, visualization, and connection, you'll explore:

✨ Past: The highs, lows, and turning points that shaped your 2025

📍 Present: Where you are right now—and what you're ready to shift

🚀 Possible: The story you want to create in 2026

Using Liz's proven Narrative Navigation framework, you'll move beyond surface-level reflection to discover the deeper themes and patterns in your year. You'll leave with clarity on what you want to let go, what you want to nourish, and a compass to guide your next chapter.

What to Expect:

🔵 Guided reflection on your 2025 story (the moments, milestones, and meanings)

🔵 Creative, embodied exercises to help you visualize your year

🔵 Community connection—share stories, witness others, and feel less alone in the messy middle

🔵 A personalized story map for stepping into 2026 with intention and agency

This workshop is for you if:

🟣 You want to make sense of the year you just lived through

🟣 You're craving real community and authentic connection during the holidays

🟣 You're tired of setting goals that don't stick and want a more story-driven approach

🟣 You're ready to step into 2026 as the author of your own story

About Your Guide:

Liz Morrison is a Story Coach and Consultant who helps ambitious professionals and innovative teams navigate pivotal moments through personal storytelling. For 15+ years, she shaped human-driven narratives for Airbnb, Obama 2012, and even a Bravo dating show. After being laid off in 2020, she discovered how our stories can be more than memories—they're maps that lead to more purposeful and aligned futures. Now, through coaching, workshops, and consulting with organizations like Pinterest, Activision Blizzard, and Stanford, Liz helps her clients use their stories—past, present, and possible—to clarify their next steps, communicate with greater impact, and inspire meaningful action.

Learn more about Liz and how you can take control of your life story here: www.Liz morrison.com

BIWOC Entrepreneurs Holiday Office Party

Mae Chan and Just BE are proud to co-host this year’s Kindred Connection Holiday Office Party—a joyful end-of-year celebration created especially for women of color entrepreneurs.

This isn’t your typical holiday mixer. Most small business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs don’t get a company party—because they are the company. They don’t have a team or the time to plan one. So, we’re hosting one for them—to honor their hustle, their growth, and the incredible work they’ve done all year long. We’re excited to bring together the Groundfloor community with the Just BE network for an evening of connection, laughter, and celebration.

✨ What to Expect:
Dinner and beverages from a local, women-of-color-owned food vendor
Signature cocktails, mocktails, and sweet treats
A warm, affirming space to celebrate yourself and each other

✨ Who’s Invited:
Groundfloor members who are women of color entrepreneurs are welcome to invite a friend, family member, or colleague—especially someone who’s been a champion of their work this year.

Let’s close out the year in community, in style, and in gratitude.

More about the JustBE Community: https://www.justbecommunity.com/
More about Mae Chan - Business Alignment Coach: https://www.reallifeoakland.com/

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.

Merry Wigmas & Mistle-Tunes: A Wine Club x Music Club Extravaganza!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 🎉 Get ready for a Holiday Extravaganza like no other! 🎉 Wine Club and Music Club are joining forces for an unforgettable night of wigs, wine, and holiday tunes. This is the holiday bash you didn’t know you needed!

We’re kicking things off with a Holiday White Elephant Wig Exchange. That’s right, it’s a white elephant gift exchange of wigs! From glamorous to outrageous, any and all wigs are welcome! 🎁👩‍🎤 Whether you're gifting a classic ‘do or something fabulously outrageous, the more fun, the better! 

After we don our fabulous new ‘dos, we’ll dive into a festive Holiday Singalong Karaoke party. 🎶 We’ll provide the tunes, the lyrics, and even some fun instruments for you to bring your inner Mariah or Elvis to life. 🎤🎄

What to bring:

1) A brand new, gift-wrapped wig to swap with your fellow partygoers

2) A bottle of wine to share

3) Your best singing voice to show off your inner rock star

Activity Schedule:

:: 6:30 pm: Arrive & Mingle

:: 7:00 pm: White Elephant Wig Exchange starts

:: 8:00 pm: Holiday Singalong starts

A spread ofdelicious bites and festive snacks will be provided. We can’t wait to turn up the holiday cheer with you! ❄️🎶🎤🍷

Note: All members and their guests are warmly invited to attend Wine Club events; however, all attendees must be 21+.

PRIVATE EVENT

PRIVATE EVENT

Book Club: The Lion Women of Tehran

Oakland Book Lovers! Join us in December to read The Lion Women of Tehran.

Link to the book reviews: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199798217-the-lion-women-of-tehran?ref=nav_sb_noss_l_13

Entrepreneur Club - 2025 Celebrations

It's so easy for entrepreneurs to look out to the horizon for what's left to do and miss the gifts already in front of us. Remembering to celebrate the wins and gifts reminds us that what we want is not only *not crazy* but even is within our reach. Let's close out with shout outs to what 2025 revealed and allowed us to create and discover.

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 to stay engaged with this supportive community.

Entrepreneur Club - 2025 Celebrations

It's so easy for entrepreneurs to look out to the horizon for what's left to do and miss the gifts already in front of us. Remembering to celebrate the wins and gifts reminds us that what we want is not only *not crazy* but even is within our reach. Let's close out with shout outs to what 2025 revealed and allowed us to create and discover.

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 to stay engaged with this supportive community.

Waffle Wednesday: Stack It Up & Vibe Out 🧇

GTFO 51st and Tel : R&B Trivia

🌟 Member Awards Ceremony: White Elephant 🌟

Lighting the Joy: Reflection and Igniting

Before the new year begins, we are taking a moment to pause, reflect, and ignite something beautiful.

Light the Joy is the first gathering of Drop of Joy series—where we learn about and celebrate gratitude, connection, and the simple, powerful act of recognizing one another.

In a world that moves fast, we’re slowing down to “see joy,” “share joy,” and “spread joy.

Come ready to reflect, laugh, listen, and connect. We will have food, drinks, a speaker, and our Recognition wall. Let’s gather and honor the sparks of joy that shaped our year!

🎄 Groundfloor Oakland Christmas Party 🎄

Celebrate the season with us at our Groundfloor Oakland Christmas Party — a night full of holiday cheer, community, and good vibes!

🎧 Enjoy music from a live DJ

🍔 Grab delicious bites from a food truck

🎤 Sing your heart out at the karaoke station

🍪 Get creative at the cookie decorating station led by our beautiful, amazing Candace

☕️ Warm up with a hot cocoa bar

This is a time to come together, connect, and celebrate as we count down to the new year. Bring your holiday spirit and join in the fun — this is one Christmas party you won’t want to miss!

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Waffle Wednesday: Stack It Up & Vibe Out 🧇

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.

Wine Club

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Envelope Stuffing for a Cause!

Join Simply the Basics - SF's Hygiene Bank - to help stuff and seal envelopes for their Annual Mailing. 💌📬

This is a crucial element in helping the organization to raise funds and ensure more families have access to the hygiene essentials they need in the morning to get ready for school, or work, or simply live their lives with dignity.

No prior knowledge is needed - just good attention to detail and readiness to be apart of helping your community!

Board Game Club: Blood on the Clocktower

First Tuesdays Board Game Club features Blood on the Clocktower: an award-winning social deduction game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for up to fifteen daring players led by a devious storyteller. Each month we have food and drink on hand - but you're always welcome to bring your own - don't rely on us for your dinner. :)

‼️ Blood on the Clocktower can take *three* hours to run, so please don’t make other plans for your evening - your presence will be required for the entirety of the game. Pizza will be provided.
‼️ We encourage players to watch this 10 minute introduction video on the rules ahead of the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-aZP47Nm9g
‼️ Even more info & play guides: BotC website https://bloodontheclocktower.com

Each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character and special ability on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and vote to execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village.

Being dead doesn’t remove you from the game, you can still discuss with fellow players, win (or lose!) with your team, and have one final ‘ghost’ vote to use before the end of the game. Sometimes it’s actually useful to be dead rather than alive!

Holiday Wreaths & Winter Joy

Celebrate the beauty of the season with a cozy, hands-on wreath making workshop. Join us for a calming and joyful session where you’ll create your own beautiful wreath to brighten your home. Whether you celebrate the holidays or simply love creating something meaningful, this gathering is about connection, creativity and seasonal joy!

No experience needed - just bring your imagination and a spirit of warmth and wonder!

All materials will be provided!

Sustainable Holiday Craft Workshop

Co-hosted by the Climate Club & Creatives Club
Join us for a cozy evening of creativity and community as we turn scraps into holiday decor, gift tags and gifts. We’ll make ornaments, festive decor, and upcycled jewelry - perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself.

Custom jeweler Anna Marion will also share a few demonstrations on giving forgotten jewelry new life:
1. How to give your lonely earrings (that have lost their other half) a new lease on life as a pendant.
2. How to upcycle your old costume jewelry into decorative trinkets to elevate your gift packaging.

Bring your own scraps and broken bits to repurpose, or use some of the materials we’ve set aside from past events. Enjoy snacks, drinks and the chance to create something beautiful with less waste.

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.

LoveStory Teacher Gathering

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Mission Craft Holiday Market

Join us for a fun day of holiday shopping while supporting talented local makers, ceramicists, woodworkers, and more! This is our third annual holiday market at Groundfloor and we are so excited to bring this wonderful line up of artists to our community!

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.

The Evolving Role of the Designer

As industries, technologies, and cultural needs shift, the role of the designer is expanding in new directions. This event explores how design practice is evolving — from changing skill sets to emerging areas of impact — and invites participants into dialogue and reflection on what it means to design in a transforming world.

What to expect
- Icebreaker
- 2 speaker sessions
- 1 activity
- Networking

This event is hosted in collaboration with SF UXD, a volunteer-run community that empowers designers with accessible and supportive experiences and events.

EMERGE Craft Fair 2025

Excited to be back for our fourth annual EMERGE Craft Fair!

EMERGE Craft Fair started out in in the living room of Groundfloor and has become a staple of the SF arts and crafts scene! EMERGE Craft showcases the most talented artists and makers from around the bay area for a fun and interactive weekend celebrating creativity and small women-owned businesses!

Standup.exe

A comedy show for anyone who is debugging work, love, family, or kids.

Featuring headliners and traveling comedians who used to work in tech or tech related creative fields.

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.

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/

Board Game Club: Party Games

Join the Board Game Club for party game night!

Each month, on the 3rd Tuesday, we feature a different Party Game. Groundfloor also has a library of board games that you can play instead, or if you would like to teach a game that you own, please feel free to bring it! We suggest that it has a minimum of two or three players. And a quick note that latecomers may not be able to play these smaller games.

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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.

Caravan of Culture - #1 Persia

Imagine you are traveling with a caravan, 2,500 years ago, Food, Stories and Myths of cultures and civilizations. We will have food, drinks and play presentation of art and culture of hidden civilizations

Holiday White Elephant Gift Exchange

Join us to celebrate

Come in your comfy and festive PJs and ugly holiday sweaters!

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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!

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!

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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.

The Lab

Welcome to “The Lab” — focused work time: together!

Work on your own projects with community support.

9:30–9:50am: 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.

9:50–11:20am: Get working on your stated goals - your will have the energy, accountability, and quiet buzz of everyone else doing it together

11:20am: 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.

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Everyone Is a Storyteller: Finding Meaning and Connection Through Everyday Stories

We often think of storytelling as something reserved for writers, speakers, or entrepreneurs—but storytelling is how all of us make sense of our lives. In this interactive workshop, we’ll simplify storytelling into its most essential parts so you can use it every day—to connect more deeply with others, better understand yourself, and even rewrite the old narratives that hold you back.

Through short prompts and group discussion, you’ll learn what makes a story compelling, how to spot meaningful moments in everyday life, and how sharing your stories can open new doors—personally and professionally. No experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to explore.

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.

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

Holiday Extravaganza with the Fabulous Maddy of Fuzed and Marisa!!!!

Creative Club's Last Event of 2025!! Let's celebrate together and make holiday art with the one and only Maddy of fuzedglass.com !!! Creative club will supply the food, drink and off-set the cost of fuzed glass holiday art! This workshop is perfect for all skill levels and Maddy will talk/walk/show us how to create one of the following 3 options: you choose a snowflake, tree, or Christmas ornament. Yaaay! Thank you Maddy!!!! Maddy will take our creations to her studio to "fire" them in her kiln and then return them to Groundfloor within two weeks, in perfect time for our celebrations!!!

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Climate Networking Event

Sound Bath with Sunee Lewitzky

Take a pause and return to yourself. Join sound healer Sunee Lewitzky for a guided meditation and immersive sound bath designed to melt stress, restore balance, and awaken inner calm.

Let the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes guide you into deep relaxation and emotional clarity. The session will be free for members, donations are welcomed.

Bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, and an open heart—everything you need to get cozy, let go, and realign.

Dream for All - A Path to Home Ownership

Ready to turn your homeownership dreams into reality? Join us for an evening that demystifies the Dream for All program — California’s innovative down payment assistance initiative rolling out in 2026.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or just beginning to imagine owning a home, this session will help you understand how the program works, who qualifies, and how to enter the lottery for funding. We'll also cover other opportunities like FHA and VA loans. Dena Bliss will walk through the process, answer your questions, and share insights on preparing now to be ready when applications open.

Come learn how to make homeownership more achievable and take your first steps toward building a foundation of your own.

Ho Ho Holiday Party!

It’s that special time of year when we gather, get cozy, and pretend our sweaters aren’t a cry for help. Join us for an evening of good cheer, good music, and whatever seasonal magic happens when Groundfloor gets together.

Elf hats and ugly sweaters are fully encouraged! Snacks and drinks will be flowing, spirits will be lifted, and yes… yule absolutely have a good time. 

Bring yourself, bring a friend, and bring your festive energy. Let’s wrap the year with something merry.

Holiday White Elephant!

Bring an (ideally locally sourced / non-amazon) $10 or less gift to play this classic holiday game with the Groundfloor IP Club crew!

Book Club: Perfection and Bottle Factory Outing [two short books!]

For December, we will be reading two short books! Come and talk books with us - you could read one or both - we'd love to have you either way.

Perfection: A scathing, provocative novel about contemporary existence by a rising star in Italian literature.
Anna and Tom, an expat couple, have fashioned a dream life for themselves in Berlin. They are young digital "creatives" exploring the excitements of the city, freelancers without too many constraints, who spend their free time cultivating house plants and their images online. At first, they reasonably deduce that they've turned their passion for aesthetics into a viable, even enviable career, but the years go by, and Anna and Tom grow bored. As their friends move back home or move on, so their own work and sex life—and the life of Berlin itself—begin to lose their luster. An attempt to put their politics into action fizzles in embarrassed self-doubt. Edging closer to forty, they try living as digital nomads only to discover that, wherever they go, "the brand of oat milk in their flat whites was the same."

The Bottle Factory Outing: Short-listed for the Booker Prize and named 'one of the greatest novels of all time' by The Observer , this riveting novel shows Beryl Bainbridge at her darkly comic best. Freda and Brenda spend their days working in an Italian-run wine-bottling factory. A work outing offers promise for Freda and terror from Brenda; passions run high on that chilly day of freedom, and life after the outing never returns to normal. Inspired by author Beryl Bainbridge's own experiences working at a London wine-factory in the 1970s, The Bottle Factory Outing examines issues of friendship and consent, making the novel timelier than ever. Readers will be dazzled by this offbeat, haunting yet hilarious Guardian fiction prize-winning novel.

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!

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✨Community Lunch✨

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Social Anxiety Club

Did you join Groundfloor with aspirations of vibrant social connections, only to find yourself grappling with a touch of social shyness and a tendency to get tongue-tied in when meeting new people?

Then, the Social Anxiety Club is for you! We embrace the charm of our inner introverts while fearlessly navigating the post-COVID landscape. Picture a blend of delightful awkwardness, welcoming smiles, and laughter.

Join us for light-hearted gatherings as we relearn to socialize. No pressure, just genuine, unfiltered human connection (with an optional side of anxiety-induced laughter). Let's break the ice and melt those social butterflies out of their cozy cocoons. The only requirement is a willingness to laugh at the occasional awkward silence. Join us and let the Social Anxiety Club become your haven of connection.

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