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• Special MAX Movie Night: Harriet at 8pm, Castro Theatre

  • When
    20 Jan 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St, San Francisco

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  Movie:  Harriet
  Showtime: 8:00 pm, Castro Theatre
  Meeting Time: 5:30 pm for dinner or 7:30 pm in the line outside the theater

  About a dozen MAX members enjoyed January's MAX Friday Movie, "Just Mercy," on January 10^th.  We've decided to offer another special movie night activity this month, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 20^th.

  Our show, “Harriet,” starts at 8 p.m. in the Castro Theater. The film is based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and risked her life to lead others to freedom through the network of safehouses known as the Underground Railroad. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. The exemplary, Tony-winning Broadway actor Cynthia Erivo stars as Harriet Tubman.

  Those who wish to eat together beforehand are invited to join us at 5:30 p.m. at Starbelly (3583 16^th Street, in the Castro at the corner of Market St and 16^th St).

  Or if you prefer, meet us in the line that queues outside the theater (if there is a queue) or just outside the entrance to the theater, next to the theater’s ticket kiosk, between 7:30 to 7:45pm. Look for your event champion, Bruce, who will have a MAX shirt and sign.

  IMPORTANT: To enter the theatre together and sit together as a group, please purchase a ticket before arriving at the theater.   Advance tickets may be purchased here.  When purchasing tickets, please be sure to select the Mon, Jan 20th 8:00 PM show.

  Please RSVP on Meetup here to give the event champion, Bruce, an idea how big the group will be.
  

  If you don't have a Meetup account or to receive any further updates, register for this event by clicking the REGISTER button on the left.

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• SOLD OUT! My Favorite Place: Chinese New Year's Eve Banquet at Hong Kong Lounge

  • When
    24 Jan 2020
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • Location
    Hong Kong Louge, 5322 Geary Blvd (Btwn 17th & 18th Ave), San Francisco, CA
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  We've reserved 20 seats, exclusively for MAX, on the very weekend of Chinese New Year, at one of San Francisco's most authentic Chinese restaurants, Hong Kong Lounge.

  Come join us to ring in The Year of the Rat.  Famous figures born in the Year of the Rat have included George Washington and William Shakespeare.

  We'll be gathering with event champions Bruce Cecil and Jim Tom at 7:30 pm for a 10-course authentic Chinese banquet that will include BBQ platter, fresh crab meat with fish maw soup, honey walnut prawns, beef cube in Maggie sauce, Imperial Peking duck, ginger scallion lobster, pan fried sea bass, Tomago tofu, dessert, and more

  Cost is only $65 per person for MAX members and $75 for non-MAX members, including all tips and taxes.  This also includes wine with our family-style dinner and champagne to toast in the Chinese New Year.  Other drinks are extra.  No refunds for cancellations after Tuesday January 21^st.
  

  Pre-payment is required to join us.
  

  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.

  Hong Kong Lounge is located at 5322 Geary Blvd. in the Richmond District of San Francisco.

  Reasonable garage parking is available at the Geary Mall Garage (Walgreen's & Ross building) located one-block away. Garage entrance is on 16th Avenue, about 75 feet north of the northwest corner of Geary and 16th Ave.
  

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• January Fourth Sundays at the Pilsner Inn

  • When
    26 Jan 2020
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    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Pilsner Inn, 225 Church St, SF
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    48

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  MAX is bringing back Fourth Sundays, this time at the tried and true casual gay/mixed bar, the Pilsner Inn.
  

  Join us and enjoy a fun afternoon of conversation, drinks, and getting to know other men in the MAX community in a casual relaxed environment.

  MAX Board member Jerry Tusan will be hosting the event, and weather permitting, we'll gather on the patio.  Otherwise, Jerry will set us up in a corner of the inside bar.
  

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

  We're kicking off this new monthly event on January 26th, the Fourth Sunday of January, from 3 to 5 pm.

  For this initial Fourth Sunday at the Pilsner Inn, we'll also be providing some light snacks.
  

  Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a fun crowd of gay men and their friends!

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

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• Porgy and Bess: The Met Opera Live in HD

  • When
    1 Feb 2020
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    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
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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'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 (deposit required).  The Rotunda is a short 10-minute walk from the theatre.
  

  For dues-paying members and their guests, we have reserved a block of 6 tickets midway back and left of center in the theatre.  The seats are F14 - F17 and G14 - G15.  You may view the seating chart for this theatre auditorium here.

  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.  Registration deadline Thursday, January 30^th.   Sorry, no refunds after Thursday, January 30^th.

  Dues-paying members who are logged into this website may click REGISTER on the left to register for these pre-purchased tickets.

  For everyone who is not a dues-paying member of MAX SF, buy your ticket here or use the ticketing app of your choice.  Then please RSVP on Meetup here to let us know you're joining us for this performance!
  

  The lunch at The Rotunda is open to everyone; however, an advance $30 deposit is required to reserve a space for this lunch.  Read the details, RSVP, and pay your deposit for the post-opera lunch here.

  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.
  

  Dues-paying members of MAX SF, click REGISTER on the left to pay and reserve your theatre ticket today!
  

  

  

  
  

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• February Chairman's First Friday

  • When
    7 Feb 2020
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    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, February 7^th, 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 unwind at the end of the week.
  

  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.

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• February East Bay Second Sunday at White Horse Inn

  • When
    9 Feb 2020
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    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    White Horse Inn, 6551 Telegraph Ave at 66th Ave, Oakland, CA
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  Join us at the legendary White Horse Inn in Oakland for our new monthly East Bay gathering.

  Held on the second Sunday of each month, MAX's East Bay Second Sundays are a great chance to get to know other members of the MAX community in a relaxed, friendly, and fun environment!

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

  We'll be kicking off this new monthly event on January 12th, the Second Sunday of January, from 3 to 5 pm.

  A long time fixture in the East Bay scene, the ever popular White Horse Inn is the oldest continuously running LGBTQ bar in the United States. 

  The White Horse Inn is located one block from the Berkeley border, near the Pacific Center.  Free parking is available on Telegraph Ave and on surrounding neighborhood streets. 

  The bar is easily accessible by BART - about a 14-minute walk from the Ashby BART Station or an 18-minute walk from the Rockridge BART Station.
  

  On Sunday February 9th, join event champion Bruce Cecil for this fun East Bay event starting at 3pm!

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

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• February San Francisco Bars of Interest with Nick Wade: Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

  • When
    12 Feb 2020
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    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, Fairmont San Francisco (Terrace Level), 950 Mason Street, San Francisco, Note: Also accessible from the California Street entrance.

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  Join Nick Wade, MAX SF Programs and Events Chair, at the famous San Francisco tiki bar, the Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar.

  The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is an iconic San Francisco institution. Located on Nob Hill in the lower levels of the San Francisco Fairmont hotel, this world famous tiki venue serves exceptional tropical drinks (the Mai Tai is one of the City's best), serves Polynesian-fusion cuisine, and features live entertainment. The unique tropical setting includes a floating stage for the band and "surprise" thunder and lightning storms!

  Held on the second Wednesday of each month, Nick explores bars of interest in San Francisco in this monthly event series.

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

  A $10 per person entertainment fee is charged starting at 8:15 pm, regardless of arrival time.

  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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• My Favorite Place: Greens Restaurant

  • When
    16 Feb 2020
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Greens Restaurant, 2 Marina Blvd, Fort Mason, Building A, San Francisco
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  Join Paul Munro on Sunday, February 16^th at 5:30 pm for dinner at one of his favorite places, Greens Restaurant.

  Green Restaurant is the internationally renowned vegetarian restaurant in Ft. Mason founded by the San Francisco Zen Center.  Greens has been a perennial top 100 Bay Area restaurant according to the San Francisco Chronicle, recognized as one of America’s best restaurants by Zagat, and is a Michelin Guide recommendation.

  With an ever-changing menu and the best, freshest ingredients, Greens offers sophisticated, meatless cuisine packed with transcendent, satisfying flavors.

  Greens also offers a spectacular panorama of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marine Headlands, and the Marina through its floor-to-ceiling windows.
  

  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 Thursday, February 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 Thursday February 13^th.  A waiting list will be available.

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

  
  

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• February Third Thursday

  • When
    20 Feb 2020
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    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 great crowd of gay men and their friends for libations, conversation, and spectacular performances at the nearby piano. 

  Superb cocktails at happy hour prices!
  

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

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• February MAX Friday Movie

  • When
    21 Feb 2020
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    6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    AMC Metreon, 135 4th St Suite 3000, San Francisco

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  Movie: Will Be Announced Wednesday February 19th
  Showtime: 7 to 7:30 pm, AMC Metreon or Century SF Centre Theatres
  Meeting Time: 6:30 pm at nearby Amber India
  

  On Friday February 21st, MAX is gathering for our February Friday Movie.  The exact  movie and theater will be sent by email or text on that Wednesday after the theaters release their movie schedules.

  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), before heading over to the nearby AMC Metreon or to the Century theaters in the nearby Westfield San Francisco Centre Mall for a show starting 7 to 7:30 pm.

  IMPORTANT: Everyone must buy his own ticket before arriving at the theater.  Your event champion Bruce will let you know where he'll be sitting when he sends the selected movie and theater on Wednesday.
  
  Specific instructions, including the theater, the exact show that is selected, and the seat of your event champion, will be sent by email or text to all those who register for this event by clicking the REGISTER button on the left.  In order to receive text notifications, please click the button that we may text you.

  You must register in order to receive these notifications - which will include the theater, which movie we will go to see, specific time for the movie, and the seat selection of the event champion.
  

  Click REGISTER on the left today to receive notifications once the show is selected.

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• Bourbon Tasting in San Francisco

  • When
    29 Feb 2020
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Telegraph Hill
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  Get ready for bourbon tasting (once again)!  This party was so much fun and so successful last year, so we decided to do a repeat. 

  Join us and sample fine bourbons and bourbon drinks, including the Kentucky Derby favorite, the Mint Julep. We'll try to get a few different kinds of bourbon from last year.  For food, we will again be serving Kentucky Derby burgoo (a stew unique to Kentucky and a meal in itself).  We will also have our famous bourbon chocolate dessert.

  This event will be held at a MAX member's glamorous penthouse on Telegraph Hill with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate - the same venue as last year.  Hopefully, we will have great weather this year, so we can go outside to enjoy the spectacular views of San Francisco.  The fun starts at 5pm and continues to 8pm.

  Bruce Cecil and Philip Carberry again are the MAX Hosts.  Bruce brings the regional expertise, as he is originally from Louisville Kentucky.  We also are hoping that this event will build some enthusiasm for a possible MAX trip in June to Kentucky, where we would tour along the historic and famous "Bourbon Trail" (and some other great nearby sites, such as Churchill Downs, My Old Kentucky Home State Park, the great horse farms of Lexington, historic Bardstown, and the Louisville Sluggers Baseball Factory).  We will have more info about this proposed trip on February 29^th at the Bourbon Tasting Party.

  We are limiting the number of attendees to 25, so don't miss out on this fabulous event. 

  The exact address will be sent a week in advance to those who register.

  The price is $25 for MAX dues-paying members, and $35 for others and guests.  

  Unfortunately, there can be no refunds because of the purchasing that must be accomplished before the party.

  All participants must be age 21 or older. 

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

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• 2020 Founders Day Celebration Party

  • When
    15 Mar 2020
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Academy, 2166 Market Street, San Francisco
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  Join Us for Our 2020 Founders Day Celebration Party!

  On Sunday, March 15^th, dues-paying members are invited to join us for our third annual Founders Day Celebration Party from 2 to 4pm.  This year we will once again be at The Academy.

  We will be serving appetizers and wine while celebrating our second full year of operation!  During the party, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to mingle with your fellow dues‑paying members who have made MAX happen.

  We’ll also recap the past year, preview some great new programs for the coming year, and introduce the newly elected MAX SF Board of Directors for 2020.
  

  Our Founders Day Celebration Party has been a fun and popular event every year and we are expecting the same this year!

  This FREE event is for dues-paying members only; no non-dues-paying members or guests will be admitted to this event.

  Our only limitation for dues-paying members is that we must restrict attendance to the first 100 members who RSVP.  You can RSVP starting today by clicking register on the left (note: you must be logged in as a member to register on this page).

  If you're not a member and are interested in becoming one and attending our Founders Day party, join MAX SF at https://maxsf.org/join-us

  Our Founders Day Celebration always fills up, so reserve your space today!

  Note: If you RSVP and your plans change, please email Concierge@maxsf.org to free up your spot so another dues-paying member may attend this free thank-you event.

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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
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    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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