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• November MAX SF Movie Night - Terminator: Dark Fate

  • When
    15 Nov 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Location
    AMC Metreon, 135 4th St Suite 3000, San Francisco

  
  

  Movie: Terminator: Dark Fate
  Showtime: 7:30 pm at the AMC Metreon
  Meeting Time: 6:30 pm at nearby Amber India
  

  Terminator: Dark Fate is director James Cameron's sequel to 1991's science fiction blockbuster Terminator 2: Judgement Day.
  

  We will meet for drinks at Amber India (25 Yerba Buena Lane) at 6:30 pm, during their Happy Hour (M-F 5 to 7 pm), then hop over to the nearby AMC Metreon for the 7:30 pm showing of Terminator: Dark Fate.

  After the movie, those that wish are invited to join us for a bite to eat. The group will decide - Buckhorn Grill (in the Metreon building itself), Keystone Restaurant (across the street), or B55 CraftHouse (in the Marriott).

  IMPORTANT: Everyone must buy his own ticket to the movie. To sit near each other, please try to choose seats near the center left area (as you face AWAY from the screen), midway up - but not down closest to the screen.  The event organizer has reserved seat D3. 

  Reserve your seat and buy your ticket here (or use the ticketing app of your choice for the Friday, November 15th, 7:30 pm showing at the AMC Metreon).
  

  Please be sure to RSVP on Meetup here to give the event champion, Bruce, an idea how big the group will be. You can also email Bruce at bkcstargazer@hotmail.com to let him know you'll be coming.

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• November Third Thursday

  • When
    21 Nov 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Beaux, 2344 Market St., San Francisco

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  Join MAX SF at Beaux Bar from 5:30 pm to 8 pm for MAX's "Third Thursday". Join a superb crowd of gay men and their friends for food, conversation, and spectacular performances at the nearby piano.  Superb cocktails at happy hour prices! Appetizers provided!
  

  Admission is $5; complimentary for dues-paying members.

  RSVP on Meetup here for a fun time!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.
  

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• SOLD OUT! Holiday Elegant Brunch: The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus

  • When
    30 Nov 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    The Rotunda, Neiman Marcus, 150 Stockton St, San Francisco
  • Spaces left
    8

  
  

  

  Join Nick Wade, MAX SF Programs and Events Chair, as he returns to The Rotunda for a Holiday Elegant Brunch. 

  The Rotunda,  the spectacular and elegant restaurant at Neiman Marcus San Francisco, features a fine-dining atmosphere with an innovative menu selection.  Dine at what is considered one of the classiest places to eat in San Francisco while taking in the stunning stained-glass dome and the spectacular holiday tree.  To view the menu, please click here.

  This is our holiday edition of MAX SF's "Elegant Brunch" series in which Nick explores the many opportunities to enjoy an elegant weekend brunch in San Francisco.

  Attendance is limited.  Advanced registration with Nick required to join us.

  Unfortunately, this event is now sold out.  If you have questions, email Nick Wade at wade.nicky@yahoo.com.
  
  

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• December Chairman's First Friday

  • When
    6 Dec 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Beaux, 2344 Market St., San Francisco

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  Catch up with friends at our Chairman's First Friday.

  Join us on Friday, December 6th, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for our monthly event, Chairman's First Friday at Beaux Bar (2344 Market St, SF).
  

  This event promises to be a great way to visit with old friends, make new friends, and discuss your plans for this holiday season.

  Hosted by MAX SF Chairman Mike Barsul, our Chairman's First Friday features no admission fee and a no-host bar. 

  MAX First Friday events attract anywhere from 40 to 80 people.  With attendees running the gamut in age and interests, it's definitely a diverse group of men.  We always go out of our way to make everyone, especially newcomers, feel welcome, so if you've never joined us before, this is the perfect opportunity to be introduced to some new people.

  RSVP on Meetup here, or if you prefer, click Register on the left to RSVP.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Help Is On The Way For The Holidays

  • When
    9 Dec 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Marines' Memorial Theater, 609 Sutter St., San Francisco

  
  

  A Holiday Concert Benefiting
  Project Open Hand and Aquilas
  

  Join our community partner, the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF), for their annual holiday benefit concert, Help is on the Way for the Holidays. 

  Enjoy a festive and spirited performance featuring a star-studded cast, wonderful music, and plenty of fun.  The evening starts with a silent auction (doors open at 6:30 pm).  The evening wraps up with a VIP after party with the cast at 9:45 pm at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, one block from the theater. 

  The 7:30 pm performance at the Marines’ Memorial Theater, 609 Sutter Street (at Mason), will feature cast members from the Tony Award-winning show Hamilton, cast members from the national tour of the hit Broadway musical, Summer, The Donna Summer Musical, Lisa Vroman, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Shawn Ryan, Steve Knill, as well as others.

  Tickets are $45 for the performance only/balcony seating.  Tickets start at $125 for VIP seating which includes the VIP after party with the cast. 

  REAF is offering a $20 discount to MAX dues-paying members.  In appreciation for MAX's sponsorship of REAF's twenty-fifth  Help Is On The Way benefit concert and gala this past August,  REAF is offering MAX dues-paying members balcony seating reduced to $25 and VIP rear or side orchestra seating reduced to $105.  Read how to get the discount code here. 

  Note: You must be log in to the MAX SF website as a dues-paying member to access this link.  If you forgot your password, click here.  If you are a dues-paying member and have forgotten which email account you used for your membership, email concierge@maxsf.org.  Alternatively, if you are a dues-paying member, you can email the event champion Jason Feinberg for the discount code.
  

  For any questions, contact event champion Jason Feinberg at jason.feinberg@maxsf.org.

  This star-studded Holiday Concert will fill you with holiday cheer!

  Please click here to purchase tickets.
  

  
  

  
  

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• December Wooftop Wednesday with Nick Wade: Cityscape Lounge at the Hilton Union Square

  • When
    11 Dec 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Cityscape Lounge, 46th floor of the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco

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  Join Nick Wade, MAX SF Programs and Events Chair, at Cityscape Lounge, located atop the Hilton San Francisco Union Square for MAX's December Wooftop Wednesday.

  Take in the spectacular and unobstructed 360-view of San Francisco, while enjoying signature cocktails, California wines, and a selection of small plates.  The Cityscape Lounge is located on the 46th floor of the Hilton San Francisco Union Square.
  

  Held on the second Wednesday of each month, Nick explores the rooftop bars of San Francisco in an event series we’re calling Wooftop Wednesdays.

  Nick is expecting a great evening!  The June Wooftop Wednesday at Cityscape Lounge was very popular and the group from MAX had a great time.

  There is no cover charge and a no-host bar.

  Please RSVP on Meetup here to let Nick know you’ll be joining him, or if you prefer, click Register on the left to RSVP here.

  
  

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• Smuin Ballet: The Christmas Ballet

  • When
    13 Dec 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St, San Francisco

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  Tickets are Selling Fast, Reserve Your Seats Today!
  

  Join MAX for a performance of Smuin Ballet's annual holiday show, The Christmas Ballet.  For those interested, also join us for a pre-performance dinner at the Grill at the St. Regis.
  

  The Christmas Ballet is a favorite holiday tradition – complete with dazzling tap numbers, a 40-foot feather boa, and falling snowflakes!  The performance is divided into a classical first half and a fun and jazzy second half featuring red-hot contemporary dances set to pop favorites. 

  The Christmas Ballet includes selections that are moving and beautiful and others that are smart, fun, and sure to bring a smile to your face.  The performance usually ends on just the right note of joie to send you out onto the streets with a spring in your step!

  For more information on The Christmas Ballet program, please click here.  For more information about Smuin Ballet, San Francisco’s premier contemporary ballet company, click here.  For reviews of past performances of The Christmas Ballet, please click here.

  MAX dues-paying members will get a 20% discount for this performance.  Read how to get the discount code here. 

  Note: You must log in to the MAX SF website as a dues-paying member to access this link.  If you forgot your password, click here.  If you are a dues-paying member and have forgotten which email account you used for your membership, email concierge@maxsf.org.  Alternatively, if you are a dues-paying member, you can email the event champion Paul Munro at paul.munro@maxsf.org for the discount code.

  To purchase your tickets,
  

  1. Click here.
  2. Click Tickets at the top of the page (just to the right of the Smuin logo).
  3. Select the Friday December 13th at 7:30 pm performance and click on the green "Buy" button.
     
  4. Select your seats.
  5. When the seats you desire are shown at the top of the screen, click the green button labeled: “Buy Tickets Shown Above”.
  6. Confirm the pricing.  Note: For dues-paying members, enter the discount code in the Coupon Code area and click the green “Add Coupon” button.  The pricing will then be updated.
  7. Then click on the Checkout & Pay button.

  After you have purchased tickets, please RSVP here to let us know you'll be joining us for this performance. 
  If you don't have a Meetup account, please click REGISTER on the left to RSVP.
  

  For any questions, please contact the event champion, MAX SF Communications Chair Paul Munro, at paul.munro@maxsf.org.

  For those interested, join Paul Munro before the show at the Grill at the St. Regis, one block from the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.  Read the details and reserve your space for this pre-performance dinner here.

  After the performance, those interested can join Paul for a drink at the Living Room Bar at the W hotel located across the street from the theater.

  

  

  
  

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• My Favorite Place: The Blind Butcher

  • When
    17 Dec 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    The Blind Butcher, 4058 18th St., San Francisco, CA
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Join Paul Munro on Tuesday, December 17^th at 6:00 pm for dinner at one of his favorite places, The Blind Butcher.
  

  Jerry Tusan introduced us to The Blind Butcher, the Castro’s newest premier steak house, for the June My Favorite Place.  We had such a good time that we're returning again in December.
  

  With a casual and comfortable vibe, The Blind Butcher's menu offers hearty main dishes and a variety of appetizers and desserts.  The wait staff are very accommodating, and the menu includes vegan and vegetarian options.  As a recent dining companion mentioned to Paul, every dish is excellent at The Blind Butcher.

  Advance $30 deposit is required to secure your reservation.  Your deposit will be applied to the cost of your meal and beverages.  Each diner will be responsible for paying for their food and drinks in excess of the deposit.  No refunds for cancellations after Friday December 13^th.

  My Favorite Place is our monthly dinner series.  Each month a MAX member selects one of their favorite restaurants to introduce to the MAX community.

  Space is limited, so reserve your spot TODAY!

  You must register for a reservation by December 15^th.  A waiting list will be available.

  Click REGISTER on the left to pay and reserve your space.

  
  

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• December Third Thursday

  • When
    19 Dec 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Beaux, 2344 Market St., San Francisco

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  Join MAX SF at Beaux Bar from 5:30 pm to 8 pm for MAX's "Third Thursday". Join a superb crowd of gay men and their friends for food, conversation, and spectacular performances at the nearby piano.  Superb cocktails at happy hour prices! Appetizers provided!
  

  Admission is $5; complimentary for dues-paying members.

  RSVP on Meetup here for a fun time!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.
  

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• MAX Goes to the Theatre: Head Over Heels

  • When
    27 Dec 2019
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness Street, San Francisco

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  Join MAX and the New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC), the premier LGBTQ theatre center in San Francisco, for Head Over Heels. 

  For those interested, also join us for a pre-show dinner at Absinthe.
  

  Head Over Heels is a bold sexually polymorphous new musical that combines a Renaissance pastoral romance with the soundtrack of the most successful female rock band of all time, The Go-Go’s. This modern fairy tale features Billboard-topping hits like “We Got The Beat," “Our Lips Are Sealed,” and “Vacation” that defined the sound of a generation.  As one reviewer commented, this "joyful production dials the camp to 11."

  Directed by NCTC Founder and Artistic Director Ed Decker.

  For more details about Head Over Heels, please click here.

  Tickets for the 8pm performance range from $45 to $59.
  

  We’ve picked a performance that still has good seat availability.  However, NCTC shows sell out, so now is the time to purchase your tickets and plan to join MAX for a fun and entertaining evening.

  NCTC is offering a 20% discount to MAX dues-paying members.  Read how to get the discount code here. 

  Note: You must be log in to the MAX SF website as a dues-paying member to access this link.  If you forgot your password, click here.  If you are a dues-paying member and have forgotten which email account you used for your membership, email concierge@maxsf.org.  Alternatively, if you are a dues-paying member, you can email the event champion Paul Munro at paul.munro@maxsf.org for the discount code.

  For those registered for this 8:00pm December 27^th performance with the MAX discount code, NCTC will provide a distinctive name tag so that we can find each other before the show begins. 

  Plan to arrive by 7:30pm to meet and greet fellow MAXers at the NCTC full bar!

  Buy your tickets for the Friday December 27th 8:00pm performance here.

  Then register on Meetup here to let us know you’ll be attending (or if you prefer, click REGISTER on the left).
  

  For those interested, join Paul Munro before the show at Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, a short 5 block walk from the NCTC Theatre.  Read the details and reserve your space for this pre-performance dinner here.

  After the performance, Paul will be heading to nearby Martuni’s (Valencia St and Market St, a seven-minute walk from the theatre).  Feel free to stop by Martuni's and join Paul for a nightcap after the show. 

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• January Chairman's First Friday

  • When
    3 Jan 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Beaux, 2344 Market St., San Francisco

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  Catch up with friends at our Chairman's First Friday.

  Join us on Friday, January 3^rd, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for our monthly event, Chairman's First Friday at Beaux Bar (2344 Market St, SF).
  

  This event promises to be a great way to visit with old friends, make new friends, decompress after the holidays, and discuss your plans for 2020.
  

  Hosted by MAX SF Chairman Mike Barsul, our Chairman's First Friday features no admission fee and a no-host bar. 

  MAX First Friday events attract anywhere from 40 to 80 people.  With attendees running the gamut in age and interests, it's definitely a diverse group of men.  We always go out of our way to make everyone, especially newcomers, feel welcome, so if you've never joined us before, this is the perfect opportunity to be introduced to some new people.

  RSVP on Meetup here, or if you prefer, click Register on the left to RSVP.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• January Elegant Brunch: Top of the Mark

  • When
    5 Jan 2020
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Top of the Mark, InterContinental Mark Hopkins, 19th Floor, 999 California St, San Francisco
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Join MAX for an Elegant Brunch at the Top of the Mark atop the historic InterContinental Mark Hopkins luxury hotel on Nob Hill.

  Enjoy the best Champagne brunch buffet in San Francisco while soaking in the spectacular breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline, Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.  The buffet is phenomenal, with selections ranging from prime rib to dim sum and a caviar bar, in addition to your favorite breakfast standards - all offered with gracious superb service to match.  Check out a typical Sunday brunch menu here.
  

  This event continues our event series “Elegant Brunch” in which MAX explores the many opportunities to enjoy an elegant weekend brunch in San Francisco.  The champion for January's Elegant Brunch is Paul Munro, MAX SF Communications Chair.

  The cost is $128 which include the $99 Sunday buffet charge plus tax and tip.
  

  Advance payment of $128 is required to secure your reservation to join us.  Each MAX member will be responsible for paying for any beverages from the bar not included in the brunch.  To cancel, email paul.munro@maxsf.org.  No refunds for cancellations after Thursday January 2^nd.
  

  Click REGISTER on the left to pay and reserve your spot.
  

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• Porgy and Bess: The Met Opera Live in HD

  • When
    1 Feb 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Century San Francisco Centre 9 and XD in the Westfield San Francisco Centre, 845 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Join MAX for The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD theater broadcast of the George Gershwin opera Porgy and Bess.   The opera will be simulcast to the Century Theatre in in the Westfield San Francisco Centre on Saturday, February 1st, starting at 9:55 AM.

  Porgy and Bess is an English-language opera filled with an embarrassment of rich melodies from the American songbook.  The songs just roll out one after another as this tragic love triangle plays out in the Catfish Row section of Charleston.  The story follows the attempts of a crippled street beggar to rescue Bess from Crown, her violent and possessive lover, and from Sportin' Life, her Happy Dust dealer.

  Among the songs included in Porgy and Bess are:

  • Summertime
  • A Woman Is a Sometime Thing
  • My Man's Gone Now
  • I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
  • Bess, You Is My Woman Now
  • Oh, I Can't Sit Down!
  • It Ain't Necessarily So
  • I Loves You, Porgy
  • A Red Headed Woman

  The theatre is readily accessible from BART.  You can enter the Westfield Center directly from the Powell Street BART station.

  We have reserved a block of 8 tickets midway back and left of center in the theatre.  The seats are F14 - F17 and G14 - G17.  You may view the seating chart for this theatre auditorium here.

  We'll meet in the lobby of the Century Theatre on the 5^th floor of the Westfield Centre by 9:30 AM to give everyone time to get any refreshments and get settled before show begins at 9:55 AM.  The opera runs three hours and twenty-five minutes.

  After the opera, those interested can join us at The Rotunda restaurant in the nearby Neiman Marcus for a 1:45pm lunch.  The Rotunda is a short 10-minute walk from the theatre.
  

  The cost for the pre-purchased tickets to watch the opera is $29.  To cancel your theatre ticket, email event co-champion Paul Munro at paul.munro@maxsf.org with Porgy and Bess in the subject line.   Sorry, no refunds after Thursday, January 30^th.
  

  An advance $30 deposit is also required to reserve a space for lunch at The Rotunda.  Read the details, RSVP, and pay your deposit for the post-opera lunch here.

  Registration deadline Thursday, January 30^th. 
  

  For any questions, email the event co-champions Michael Meehan at michaeljmeehan999@gmail.com or Paul Munro at paul.munro@maxsf.org with Porgy and Bess in the subject line.
  

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• MAX Cruise: Wine Cruise to Mexico with MAX

  • Start
    19 Mar 2020
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    1:00 PM
  • End
    23 Mar 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    San Francisco; The Guadalupe Valley (Ensenada), Mexico

  

  UPDATE! See Below for New Details on the Excursion to the Guadalupe Valley Wine Country
  

  Come join MAX and your host David Petlin for a four night sailing out of SAN FRANCISCO (that’s right, no air fare needed!) on board the beautiful Carnival Miracle.  Sail away under the Golden Gate Bridge (one of the most spectacular sailings) to Sunny Ensenada Mexico where we will meet our hosts for a wonderful day adventuring through the Guadalupe Valley – this is Mexico’s answer to Napa Valley - for a spectacular day of wine tasting.   

  Unspoiled and untouched, the Guadalupe Valley boasts some of the best wine you will taste and food you will eat.  Enjoy the rustic countryside as we visit 3 wineries. Experience the alluring wine culture in the Guadalupe Valley before it reaches Napa Valley prices.  We will also enjoy lunch at a 5-star restaurant in the valley (that would be over $300 per person in San Francisco) for $50.

  On board the Carnival Miracle - you can experience one of a kind dining, entertainment, pools, waterslides, and spa. Take part in the Hasbro Game Show, grab a pint at the RedFrog Pub, or enjoy a show with Playlist Productions. There will also be a LGBT Meet-up on board so you can meet other sailors not with our group!  There is a reason Carnival is the FUN SHIP, with MAX on board, you know it will be!

  For lunch we will be enjoying a five course lunch at a five star restaurant.  While the restaurant will be serving a set menu, they will be able to accommodate someone who is vegan or has other dietary concerns.
  

  Cruise price starts at $419 a person plus taxes, fees, and gratuities based on two in the room.  On board an optional dinner will include a chef’s dinner in the main dining room that is one of a kind and not to miss!

  UPDATE:  The cost of the shore excursion will be approximately $150 per person including transportation in the Guadalupe Valley , tastings at three wineries, and the five course lunch at a 5 star restaurant (discretional gratuity and drinks at the restaurant are not included). 

  Fee to MAX is $25 for members and $50 for non-members.  All MAX dues-paying members will receive $25 in on-board credit per cabin.

  Dates March 19–23, 2020

  • Thursday Mar 19 - Depart San Francisco 4:00pm
  • Friday Mar 20 - Fun day at sea
  • Saturday Mar 21 - Ensenada 8am - 6pm
  • Sunday Mar 22 - Fun day at sea
  • Monday Mar 23 - Arrive San Francisco 8:00am 

  Book early for best prices and to guarantee your spot.  This will sell out! Maximum 30 people, guaranteed to travel with 6 guests booked. Low non-refundable deposit to book with final payment due in January 2020. 

  Call or email Our Travel Host - David Petlin at 415-890-6331 or david@travelbyflair.com to reserve your spot

  Once you've booked your cruise, click here to pay the fee to MAX.
  

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