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Watch the Excitement MAX Has Planned for 2019.

About MAX

Since 1988, MAX has provided gay men and their friends in the San Francisco Bay Area
a warm and welcoming place where we come together to build real friendships
with real people.  Today, MAX members work together as a community to offer
dozens of social events each year, ranging from our famous First Friday TGIF to 
many social, educational and travel opportunities.

Upcoming MAX Events

Upcoming events

  • Exploring Calaveras County

    • 27 Apr 2019
    • 28 Apr 2019
    • Calaveras Country, Angel Falls

    Join MAX SF Community Partner East Bay Network (EBN) and embark on a weekend trip to the Gold Country.

    Under the gently rolling hills of Calaveras County, protected from the summer sun and wintery blasts, are hundreds of limestone caverns. 

    Get away from the city for a couple of days and discover these breathtaking underground treasures.  We will visit at least one limestone cavern, Mercer Caverns or Moaning Caverns. 

    We may also take a trip to the Calaveras Big Trees State Park.  Here is where you can stand next to pristine groves of giant sequoias.

    We will also be visiting the historic Gold Rush era town of Murphys, tasting award-winning wines, and visiting eclectic art galleries, antique ships, museums and restaurants, many housed in buildings over 150 years old.

    Everyone is asked to make their own lodging arrangements.  EBN recommends the Travelodge in Angel’s Camp, where they have enjoyed our stay before.  Other lodging options are also available in Angel’s Camp and in Murphys. 

    Pertinent information will be sent to each participant approximately one week before the trip.


    For more information and to RSVP, please click here.


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  • Smuin Ballet: The Best of Smuin and World Premier by Amy Seiwert

    • 27 Apr 2019
    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St, San Francisco
    Register


    Join MAX for an evening with the Smuin Ballet, San Francisco’s premier contemporary ballet company.

    On the bill for this evening’s performance is Dance Series 02, Smuin’s final program of its 25th anniversary season.  This program features The Best of Smuin, including the return of timeless Michael Smuin favorites such as “Unforgettable,” “Foolish Things,” and the red-hot chair solo “Fever”. This showcase of classics is packed with the ol’ razzle-dazzle, visually stunning effects, and twists that are Smuin’s trademarks.

    Dance Series 02 also features a highly-anticipated world premiere from master dance maker Amy Seiwert.  This smashing new work will feature Seiwert’s signature choreography, described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “keeping founder Michael Smuin’s legacy of unabashed showmanship alive.” As a choreographer, Seiwert has pushed the boundaries of dance by collaborating with artists of other disciplines and experimenting with its various forms and expressions from a classical base.  Now Artistic Director of Sacramento Ballet, Amy Seiwert returns to help Smuin celebrate its quarter-century anniversary celebration.

    For more information on this performance, Dance Series 02, click here.

    Join us for a Pre-Show VIP Reception for MAX SF (appetizers and hosted bar) in the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Backstage Green Room beginning at 6:30pm.  Admission limited to 30 and RSVP is required.  Show starts at 7:30pm.

    Smuin Ballet is offering 20% off tickets for the MAX community for this performance!  When purchasing tickets, enter the discount code MAXGROUP.

    The performance we’ve picked still has good seat availability, but now is the time to purchase your tickets!

    To purchase your tickets,

    1. Click here
    2. Enter the MAXGROUP code
    3. Select the April 27th, 7:30 pm performance
    4. Select the category of seats in the drop-down box under “Where would you like to sit?”
    5. Select your seats  and then click the “Buy Tickets Shown Above” button. 
       Note: This discounted price does not show up until you press this button.
    6. Then click on the Checkout & Pay button.
    7. Then, register on this page to reserve your space at the MAX SF pre-show VIP reception in the Backstage Green Room.

    For any questions, please contact the event champion and MAX SF liaison to Smuin Ballet, MAX SF Board Member Nick Wade, at wade.nicky@yahoo.com.

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  • April Fourth at Finn

    • 28 Apr 2019
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
    • 50
    Register


    Join us at Finn Town for our April Fourth at Finn!  Enjoy a fun afternoon of conversation, cocktails and delicious appetizers thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.

    MAX Board member Nick Wade will be hosting the event, and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant.  Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, MAX SF's Fourth at Finn events provide an opportunity to get to know other men in the MAX community in a friendly space.

    RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

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  • May First Friday

    • 3 May 2019
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eclipse Lounge, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5 Embarcadero Center
    Register


    Catch up with friends at our monthly signature event: MAX First Friday.

    Join us on Friday, May 3, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for our monthly signature event, First Friday at the Hyatt Embarcadero Eclipse Bar (Atrium Lobby Level). The Eclipse Bar is one of our favorite places to meet and celebrate the first Friday of the month.

    This event promises to be a great way to visit with old friends, make new friends, and unwind at the end of the week.

    There is no admission fee and a no-host bar. 

    MAX First Friday events attract anywhere from 100 to 200 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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  • MAX SF Movie Nights - Avengers: Endgame

    • 4 May 2019
    • 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    • AMC Metreon, 135 4th St Suite 3000, San Francisco


    UPDATE: AMC Metreon 6:30 PM Dolby Cinema

    Reserved Seating - Tickets Are Going Fast!

    MAX SF is going to the movies, and you're invited

    In May We’re kicking off a new MAX monthly event series “MAX SF Movie Nights”.  Our first movie adventure will be Avengers: Endgame at the AMC Metreon. We will watch a screening at 6:30pm in the Dolby Cinema and then after the movie we will hang out at a nearby bar.

    Meet at the AMC Metreon "lounge area" past the concessions between 6:00 - 6:10pm.  Look for event champion Brad Dressler wearing a cap with MARVEL on it.

    At 6:10pm everyone can hit the concessions, restroom, etcetera and take our seats.

    Afterwards we will meetup in the lounge area again for a few minutes and choose a place to go have drinks and chat for anyone interested.

    Reserve your seat and buy your tickets here.

    Then email Brad at brad@techmktgadvisor.com to let him know you'll be coming and to give Brad an idea how big the group will be.

    If you would like to help us host a small gathering to watch Avengers: Infinity War sometime April 19-21 or April 26-28, please email Brad Dressler at brad@techmktgadvisor.com. Since Avengers: Endgame is the big Marvel movie finale, we would like to make sure everyone has seen Infinity War before our MAX Movie Night.


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  • Jack Alexander Magic Show Express

    • 4 May 2019
    • 7:00 PM
    • Oasis, 298 Eleventh St., San Francisco

    Join MAX SF Community Partner Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) for a benefit show featuring award-winning and hottest upcoming magician, Jack Alexander.  From the Las Vegas Strip and performances across the country, Jack Alexander is thrilled to be bringing his edgy brand of large-scale original illusions to the Bay Area. 

    Known for his charming personality and innovative shows, Jack brings humor and interaction with his audiences that make his performances entertaining and riveting from beginning to end. 

    With the large-scale original illusions, cast of four dancers, and Jack’s charming personality, Express is a performance you will not want to miss!

    Learn more about Jack Alexander and his show Express by clicking here.

    This show benefits REAF, a non-profit organization providing aid for HIV services, hunger programs, and support for homeless and disenfranchised youth.

    General Admission: $25; VIP Table Seating: $45

    To purchase tickets, please visit the OASIS May calendar by clicking here.

    Oasis
    298 Eleventh St., San Francisco


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  • MAX at AtmosQueer LGBT Community Connection Fair

    • 5 May 2019
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Strut, 470 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA
    Register


    Join MAX and over 50 other community organizations at AtmosQueer, the sixth Annual LGBT Community Connection Fair on Sunday, May 5, 2019, 1-5 PM, at Strut, located at 470 Castro Street.  

    AtmosQueer is designed to connect the members of the San Francisco and Bay Area LGBT community to organizations, groups and events that will provide them with personal enrichment, fulfillment and an opportunity to give back to, and be personally involved in, the community. Both the 2017 and 2018 events were a huge success, with 50 organizations participating and attendance of over 500 people.

    We hope to see you there!


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  • My Favorite Place: Foreign Cinema

    • 5 May 2019
    • 5:30 PM
    • Foreign Cinema, 2534 Mission St, San Francisco
    • 4
    Register


    MAX SF Board Member Bruce Cecil invites MAX members to join him for an evening of dining at one of his favorite places, the sensual and extraordinary restaurant, Foreign Cinema. 

    Since 1999, Foreign Cinema remains a magical destination for local, national and international visitors as one San Francisco’s most enduring dining experiences. A San Francisco Chronicle “Top 100 Restaurant” for eighteen consecutive years, Chefs Gayle Pirie and John Clark’s collective visions weave food, wine, cocktails, film, and art gallery into one harmonious ambiance.  They have received multiple James Beard Foundation nominations for the “Best Chef: Pacific” and “Most Outstanding Restaurant” awards.  To view Foreign Cinema’s menu, please click here.

    This event is for MAX dues-paying members only.  Each MAX member will be responsible for paying for their food and drinks during the evening.

    Reservations must be made in advance by registering for this dinner on this page.  Click REGISTER on the left to reserve your space.

    Space is limited, so dues-paying MAX members, reserve your spot TODAY!


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  • May Wooftop Wednesday with Nick Wade: Everdene at the Virgin Hotel

    • 8 May 2019
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Everdene (atop the Virgin Hotel), 250 4th Street, San Francisco
    Register


    For the May Wooftop Wednesday, join Nick Wade, MAX SF Programs and Events Chair, at Everdene. 

    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.

    On May 8th join Nick atop the new Virgin Hotel and enjoy the fun and casual atmosphere of Everdene and its breathtaking cityscape of San Francisco.  Everdene’s rooftop bar and restaurant has a cozy garden vibe with a variety of well-crafted drinks and culinary creations.

    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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  • May Second Sunday

    • 12 May 2019
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
    • 50
    Register


    Join us at Finn Town for our May Second Sunday!  Enjoy conversation, cocktails, and snacks thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.  MAX Board member Jerry Tusan will be hosting this event and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant. 

    RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

    You’ll no doubt walk away with a new friend or two!

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  • May Third Thursday

    • 16 May 2019
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Beaux, 2344 Market St., San Francisco
    Register


    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: The View UpStairs

    • 17 May 2019
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness Street, San Francisco
    Register


    Join MAX and the New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC), the premier LGBTQ theatre center in San Francisco, for the regional premiere of the smash Off-Broadway hit, The View Upstairs.

    Glam-rock, gospel and modern pop collide in the smash Off-Broadway hit The View UpStairs. When impulsive entrepreneur Wes buys a dilapidated building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, he’s phantasmically transported to its glory days: the UpStairs Lounge in 1973. Serving as a home, a church, and a gay dive-bar, the UpStairs was its own kind of paradise. As Wes meets the larger than life lounge regulars, he learns what has been gained and lost in the fight for equality, and how the past can help guide all of us through an uncertain future. 

    Written by Max Vernon and directed by NCTC Founder and Artistic Director, Ed Decker.

    Join MAX Champion Nick Wade for this fun evening of heartfelt comedy and fun.  After the show, Nick will be heading to nearby Martuini’s (Valencia St and Market St, a seven-minute walk from the theatre).  Feel free to stop by Martuni's and join Nick for a night cap after the show. 

    For more details about The View Upstairs, please click here.

    NCTC shows sell out quickly, so now is the time to purchase your tickets and join MAX for a fun and entertaining evening.

    NCTC is offering 20% off tickets for MAX members. When purchasing tickets, please use the code: MAX.  

    Note: The show runs from May 10th – June 9th and the MAX discount code can be used for any of these dates as well as for any NCTC performance.

    Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm.

    For those registered 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 at 7:00pm to meet and greet fellow MAXers at the NCTC full bar.

    Buy your tickets for the Friday May 17th, 8:00pm final preview performance here. 

    Then register on this page to let us know you’ll be attending.

    The New Conservatory Theatre Center
    25 Van Ness Street (at Market Street), San Francisco

     

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  • Bourbon Tasting in San Francisco

    • 18 May 2019
    • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Telegraph Hill
    • 23
    Register


    Get ready for bourbon tasting!  Join us and sample fine bourbons and bourbon drinks, including the Kentucky Derby favorite, the Mint Julep.  For food, we will be serving Kentucky Derby burgoo (a stew unique to Kentucky and a meal in itself).

    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 fun starts at 3pm and continues to 7pm.

    Bruce Cecil and Philip Carberry are the MAX Hosts.  Bruce brings the regional expertise, as he is originally from Louisville Kentucky.  Bruce will share some of the interesting history of bourbon and of the Kentucky Derby.

    If you were fortunate to have attended one of the excellent wine tastings hosted by Joel Barish, you realize the high bar we are setting ourselves when we say we are aiming to provide an equally enjoyable and informative afternoon.

    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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  • SOLD OUT: Ashland Spring Getaway

    • 24 May 2019
    • 27 May 2019
    • Ashland, Oregon



    This Memorial Day weekend, a group from MAX will journey on a four-day getaway to beautiful Ashland, Oregon, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.  We will board our van on the morning of Friday, May 24th and begin a journey that includes theater, wineries, magnificent nature and small-town charm.

    The all-inclusive package includes sampling Oregon wines while watching the sunset over the Rogue Valley, an historic trolley ride through nearby the gold rush town of Jacksonville, Oregon and a half day trip to Deep Crater Lake National Park. We will return on Monday evening, with a lunch stop in the olive groves in Corning, CA.

    We will attend three performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival: the hilarious musical Hairspray, a new play based on Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath, Mother Road, and one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, As You Like It. The package includes transportation, tickets, accommodations, and all local visits -- a $900 value. Once again, we will have our own exclusive cottages at the Carlisle Garden Suites.  You also have the option of seeing some of the other OSF productions and taking the backstage tour. Meals are not included, but very affordable.

    This trip is being led by an experienced MAX event and trip organizer, Lorenzo Taylor, lorenzo_max@aol.com.

    Cost Options:

    • $400 per person, double occupancy.
    • $650 per person, single room

    This trip is limited to 12 attendees and is now sold out. 

    For More Information:
    Contact event host Lorenzo Taylor, Lorenzo_Max@aol.com


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  • May Fourth at Finn

    • 26 May 2019
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
    • 50
    Register


    Join us at Finn Town for our May Fourth at Finn!  Enjoy a fun afternoon of conversation, cocktails and delicious appetizers thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.

    MAX Board member Nick Wade will be hosting the event, and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant.  Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, MAX SF's Fourth at Finn events provide an opportunity to get to know other men in the MAX community in a friendly space.

    RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

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  • June First Friday

    • 7 Jun 2019
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eclipse Lounge, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5 Embarcadero Center
    Register


    Catch up with friends at our monthly signature event: MAX First Friday.

    Join us on Friday, June 7, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for our monthly signature event, First Friday at the Hyatt Embarcadero Eclipse Bar (Atrium Lobby Level). The Eclipse Bar is one of our favorite places to meet and celebrate the first Friday of the month.

    This event promises to be a great way to visit with old friends, make new friends, and unwind at the end of the week.

    There is no admission fee and a no-host bar. 

    MAX First Friday events attract anywhere from 100 to 200 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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  • June Second Sunday

    • 9 Jun 2019
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
    • 50
    Register


    Join us at Finn Town for our June Second Sunday!  Enjoy conversation, cocktails, and snacks thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.  MAX Board member Jerry Tusan will be hosting this event and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant. 

    RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

    You’ll no doubt walk away with a new friend or two!

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  • Make Your Own Ice Cream

    • 16 Jun 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Smitten Ice Cream, 904 Valencia St, San Francisco
    Register

      

    Just in time for summer, MAX is partnering with SF’s “churn-your-own” ice cream sensation to help you create your own custom Smitten ice cream flavor!

    In this two-hour workshop, each attendee will learn how to be a Smitten Brrrrista, working with the Smitten ice cream bases and a wide selection of flavorings to create your own special flavor of ice cream.  You can use Smitten’s own flavorings or — even more fun — bring your own ingredients to create a one-of-a-kind ice cream masterpiece.  Want a matcha latte flavor?  Just bring the ingredients and make it happen!

    MAX dues-paying members: $60
    Non- members: $75
    Attendance Needed:  Minimum of 20 sign-ups by June 9th.

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

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  • Broadway Bares/San Francisco Strips IV: Comic Strips

    • 16 Jun 2019
    • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • DNA Lounge, 275 Eleventh Street, San Francisco
    Register


    Discounts Available for the MAX Community!

    New York City’s sexiest annual benefit strip show, "Broadway Bares" is coming back to San Francisco in June! Featuring many of the Bay Area’s hottest dancers and strippers to benefit our partner organization, REAF, the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation, this annual event is always a fun time and we’re really looking forward to it.

    The theme this year is Comic Strips.  Watch your favorite comic book characters strip or get stripped in a tongue-in-cheek series of sexy dances while battling their foes and celebrating all things burlesque.  Broadway Bares is a good old-fashioned strip show in the Vaudeville tradition with a modern twist featuring dozens of hot dancers stripping to raise money for HIV and AIDS services.

    Tickets range from $45 general admission, $69 front of stage, to $100 VIP balcony seating.  There is an additional $10 service fee to order online.

    REAF and the DNA Lounge are offering a $10 discount for the MAX community for general admission and front of stage (Voyeur).

    • General Admission discount code: 4ECK52
    • Front of Stage discount code: DSNJ68

    Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 8:00pm.

    Join MAX and REAF for this fun event for a good cause.

    For more information about the show, please click here.

    To purchase tickets, please click here.

    Then RSVP on Meetup here to let us know you'll be going, or if you prefer, RSVP on this page by clicking register on the left.


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  • June Third Thursday

    • 20 Jun 2019
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Beaux, 2344 Market St., San Francisco
    Register


    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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  • June Fourth at Finn

    • 23 Jun 2019
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
    • 50
    Register


    Join us at Finn Town for our June Fourth at Finn!  Enjoy a fun afternoon of conversation, cocktails and delicious appetizers thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.

    MAX Board member Nick Wade will be hosting the event, and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant.  Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, MAX SF's Fourth at Finn events provide an opportunity to get to know other men in the MAX community in a friendly space.

    RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

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  • July First Friday

    • 5 Jul 2019
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eclipse Lounge, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5 Embarcadero Center
    Register


    Catch up with friends at our monthly signature event: MAX First Friday.

    Join us on Friday, July 5, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for our monthly signature event, First Friday at the Hyatt Embarcadero Eclipse Bar (Atrium Lobby Level). The Eclipse Bar is one of our favorite places to meet and celebrate the first Friday of the month.

    This event promises to be a great way to visit with old friends, make new friends, and unwind at the end of the week.

    There is no admission fee and a no-host bar. 

    MAX First Friday events attract anywhere from 100 to 200 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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  • Bastille Day Pool Party

    • 14 Jul 2019
    • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Sonoma, California
    • 90


    Join MAX and celebrate all things French at our annual Bastille Day Pool Party in Sonoma.  Enjoy sun, swimsuits, heat, beverages (adult and non-alcoholic), and a glistening pool along with a French feast including French baguette sandwiches, salads, and desserts.

    We've had over 100 people at our Bastille Day Pool Party each of the last two years.  On Sunday, July 14th at noon, we’re doing it all again! Hosted by the lovely Len Handeland and Byron Hancock (long-time members of MAX), this is one of our major annual parties for the MAX community and their guests.

    Byron and Len have a beautiful home in Sonoma.  They kindly open their home for us each July so that we can celebrate all things French.  The weather been sunny and beautiful each year for this event.  Two years ago, the thermometer was over 100 degrees.  To say the least, that kept the bar busy!

    This year the event will be featuring wine, the French 75 champagne cocktail, beer, beautiful men in swimsuits, a delightful poolside setting, berets, and a magnificent French feast.

    We hope you will join us.  This event is sure to sell out.  This is a one of a kind celebration in a stunning locale!

    Bastille Day, Sunday, July 14, 2019, 12 noon to 5 p.m. in Sonoma

    Address will be provided to registered guests starting on July 8th, the Monday before the event.

    Keep an eye on this space.  More details and pricing coming soon.


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  • July Third Thursday

    • 18 Jul 2019
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Beaux, 2344 Market St., San Francisco
    Register


    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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  • July Fourth at Finn

    • 28 Jul 2019
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
    • 50
    Register


    Join us at Finn Town for our July Fourth at Finn!  Enjoy a fun afternoon of conversation, cocktails and delicious appetizers thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.

    MAX Board member Nick Wade will be hosting the event, and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant.  Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, MAX SF's Fourth at Finn events provide an opportunity to get to know other men in the MAX community in a friendly space.

    RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

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  • MAX Alaska Land Trip (and Cruise Add-on)

    • 30 Jul 2019
    • 5 Aug 2019
    • Alaska

    Join Phil Walker on a vacation to breathtaking Alaska. Many people have done an Alaska Cruise, so we thought we would do something special -- a land trip to Alaska.  Travel and explore Anchorage.  Enjoy the gay bar there on drag night!

    Then, travel to majestic Denali National Park by will rent jeeps and arrange guides to travel inside the park seeing the powerful natural beauty and amazing wildlife.  And nothing beats a great day but a hot drink by the fire in the evening. Additional stops on the railroad are being put together.

    Price not yet set

    More details will be provided when this trip is announced in the newsletter.

    To express interest in this trip, email Phil Walker at: phil@askphilwalker.com






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  • August First Friday

    • 2 Aug 2019
    • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Eclipse Lounge, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5 Embarcadero Center
    Register


    Catch up with friends at our monthly signature event: MAX First Friday.

    Join us on Friday, August 2, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm for our monthly signature event, First Friday at the Hyatt Embarcadero Eclipse Bar (Atrium Lobby Level). The Eclipse Bar is one of our favorite places to meet and celebrate the first Friday of the month.

    This event promises to be a great way to visit with old friends, make new friends, and unwind at the end of the week.

    There is no admission fee and a no-host bar. 

    MAX First Friday events attract anywhere from 100 to 200 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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  • August Second Sunday

    • 11 Aug 2019
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
    • 50
    Register


    Join us at Finn Town for our August Second Sunday!  Enjoy conversation, cocktails, and snacks thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.  MAX Board member Jerry Tusan will be hosting this event and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant. 

    RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

    You’ll no doubt walk away with a new friend or two!

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  • August Third Thursday

    • 15 Aug 2019
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 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 Cruise: Sailing the Blue Danube

    • 19 Aug 2019
    • 27 Aug 2019
    • Hungary, Austria


    Update: Single Supplement Waived for Sign-Ups by January 31st!

    This summer, join MAX and your MAX Host David Petlin on an Avalon Waterways river cruise on the Danube.

    You’ll cruise up the Danube from Budapest to Linz with a docking overnight in Vienna.  Enjoy the opportunity to explore Budapest, attend a Medieval Knights Tournament at a Visegrád castle, take a hike to Count Dracula’s prison tower, explore Vienna, sample cheese and beer made by Trappist monks, and much, much more.

    Experience the Blue Danube your way on Avalon Waterways, while sharing the experience with your fellow MAX travelers and with the new friends you’ll meet on this summer voyage.  Whether you’re an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or an energetic adventurer, this Active Discovery cruise on the Danube invites you to experience culture and cuisine in creative ways that are perfect for you and great for sharing the experience with friends.

    With Avalon Choice® selections of Classic, Discovery, and Active excursions, each day is yours to spend your way. Whether you prefer browsing the art collection of the Habsburg Empire, sipping local vintages at an Austrian wine-tasting, or joining a canoe excursion, at each stop your cruise is packed with excursions for every pace. 

    Cruise prices for this 9-day adventure start at $3749 per person plus taxes and air.

    This is the perfect opportunity to sail single – we have a limited number of cabins with no single supplement charge.  Avalon Waterways has graciously extended the offer to waive the single supplement charge for bookings made by January 31st.  The opportunity to sail single at no additional charge is rarely offered on any other cruise line.

    For dues-paying MAX members, the MAX trip fee is included in the price.  For all others, the fee to MAX will be $100 per person.

    $250 deposit per person is required to book - final payment is not due until April 30th, 2019.  Contact David Petlin at David@travelbyflair.com or 415-890-6331 for more information or to book your cruise!


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  • August Fourth at Finn

    • 25 Aug 2019
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
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    Join us at Finn Town for our August Fourth at Finn!  Enjoy a fun afternoon of conversation, cocktails and delicious appetizers thanks to the wonderful team at one of our favorite Castro hotspots.

    MAX Board member Nick Wade will be hosting the event, and we’ll have our own private space at the back of the restaurant.  Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, MAX SF's Fourth at Finn events provide an opportunity to get to know other men in the MAX community in a friendly space.

    RSVP on Meetup here for a fun Sunday afternoon!  Or if you prefer, click register on the left to RSVP.  There is no cover charge.

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  • Ashland Labor Day Weekend Getaway

    • 30 Aug 2019
    • 2 Sep 2019
    • Ashland, Oregon