Upcoming fun events

Fun Events - 'Cause it's not just about work

April Events - 2025

Art Show Opening

Sharing an extraordinary legacy—a treasure trove of art, for the very first time—we invite you to experience Michael Visin's art in a jewel of a San Francisco venue!

Opening, April 5 | Canessa Gallery

708 Montgomery St.

San Francisco, CA 94111

3pm - 7pm

There will be two other events for the public who can't make April 5th.

Saturday, April 19; Open Gallery, 1-5

Saturday, April 26; Closing, 5-7

Please RSVP to deretsky_zina@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/654022853779818

https://www.instagram.com/michael_visin/

Zina Deretsky, CMI

Board Certified Medical Illustrator

Science & Technology Illustrator

March Events - 2025

Comedy Special Filming!

Sal Calanni is filming his very first comedy special at the San Francisco Punch Line, Tuesday March 25th at 7:30pm and if you’re not there it’s gonna suck.

If you’re available and still live in the Bay, grab some tickets at the link below and then tell all your friends. He needs a sell-out night so the special rocks.

Tuesday, March 25 | San Francisco Punch Line
444 Battery St

San Francisco, CA 94111
7:30pm

Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4iuEOxE
www.salcalanni.com

Sal on Gotham Comedy Live: https://vimeo.com/247563326

January Events - 2025

"Twisted Trees" | Photo Show

Denise Cicuto has a photo show opening in Alameda on Friday 1/31 from 6pm-8pm. Let's get out to support her! Twisted Trees Show Opening

Friday, January 31 | Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park Street
Alameda, CA, 94501
(map)
6pm to 8pm

The show is running until 3/19 if you're unable to make opening night.

Rick's Farewell

Dr. Ricky Fishman is retiring and taking down his shingle for his Chiropractor business. He joined us on January 15, 2025 for his last in-person BNI meeting at Perry's Union St.

Ricky thanked everyone for being his family first and being a source of consistent referrals over the years... Very touching and meaningful words from a man of integrity.

Pain Free | workshop

Dr. Jay is hosting a free workshop for desk workers on how to get rid of neck and back pain independently.

Sunday, January 12th | 3:00pm

Monday, January 13th | 5:30pm

Replay available for registrants.

Share the word with anyone in your circle that wants to prevent or relieve neck and back pain as a result of prolonged sitting at a desk!

December Events - 2024

annual AAPI Holiday Mixer

Asian American/Pacific Islander
Join ABL, ALA , NAAAPSF, HCCNC, & SWAA

Thursday, December 12 | 83 Proof
83 1st Street San Francisco, CA 94105

5:30 - 6:30 VIP Event Upstairs ($25, limit to the first 25 guests)

5:30 - General Admission ($10)
Get Tickets

Transamerica Pyramid Center
Happy Hour

December 10, 4pm to 10:30pm, 48th floor, 600 Montgomery
It was a chilly night overlooking the city from the top of the newly remodeled Transamerica Pyramid Center. After happy hour, we chased the party to The Academy, Café du Nord (their last concert of the year), and became the party at Blackbird.

From left to right: Jeff Wong, Fontine, Raja Chauhan, Samir Chauhan, Tam Mavroudis, Annette Brown, Pete Thomas.
(not pictured: Harrison Brown, Jay Greene)

Transitions

Ricky Fishman is leaving BNI. He is closing is practice and beginning a new life chapter. Ricky, you'll be missed!

November Events - 2024

Ricky’s group, Vine Charming Band – Saturday November 16, 2024 at 9:30pm. Where: The Riptide, 3639 Taraval St. San Francisco

Vine Charming Band

The Band in action!

BNI Giants Support

BNI Giants came out to the Riptide

June Events - 2024

Ricky’s group, Vine Charming Band

June 22nd, 2024 at 9:30pm. Where: The Riptide, 3639 Taraval St. San Francisco

Adrian’s group, Fog City Singers

June 27th, 2024 at 8pm – 9:30pm. Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church & Center, 1187 Franklin St. SF

Giants Game

Friday June 28th- 30th – 3 game home series against the Dodgers. June 28th @ 7:15pm, June 29th @ 4:15pm, June 30th @ 1:05pm

Group Dinner at Dunya San Francisco

July 11th at 6pm

Visitor's Day Event | March 20, 2024

Attention all San Francisco small business owners! Would you like more referrals for your business? Would you like to develop a network of great referral partners? Would you like to grow your business?

If the answer is YES to any or all of these questions, then you’re invited to our BNI Giants business networking luncheon on Wednesday, March 20, from 12pm -1:30pm at Perry’s on Union Street (aka, the place where deals happen in The City!).

Participants can expect to share their business cards with at least 30 other business owners (please bring plenty), talk about their business in small speed networking groups and to the group as a whole (please have a 1-minute elevator speech planned), and are free to bring in their company’s swag to distribute.

RSVP the Happy Saint Paddys & Visitors Day with BNI Giants by March 13, 2024.

Lunch fee is $40 and payable at the door (cash, check or card accepted), or you can prepay with the QR code on our site.

Chamber of Commerce | 2/29/2024

Kasey Bruce is Filming!

Link to register: https://business.sfchamber.com/events/details/lower-nob-hill-merchant-walk-11669

Happy Friday everyone!

I recently completed a new social media video for the SF Chamber of Commerce. They had an event this week and wanted a recap video to feature several speakers and the overall energy. I'm really proud of how this came out and wanted to share it with you all!

You can watch it here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3bU7_zMmtU/