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• August Fourth at Finn

  • When
    25 Aug 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    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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• September First Friday

  • When
    6 Sep 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Eclipse Lounge, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5 Embarcadero Center

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

  Join us on Friday, September 6, 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 talk about your adventures this summer.

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

  MAX First Friday events attract anywhere from 60 to 160 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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• September Elegant Brunch: The Garden Court at the Palace Hotel

  • When
    8 Sep 2019
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    The Garden Court at the Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94105
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    8

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  Join MAX for an Elegant Brunch at The Garden Court in the landmark historic Palace Hotel. 

  The Garden Court features innovative intercontinental cuisine including a litany of locally-sourced recipes in a glorious setting.  The majestic restaurant boasts gorgeous ornate chandeliers, a glass dome, and marble Ionic columns.  The Garden Court has been one of San Francisco's most prestigious dining rooms since the day it opened.

  We will be enjoying The Garden Court's delightful City Brunch which highlights the unique, indigenous elements of San Francisco with a locally-sourced menu, live entertainment, chic cocktails, and sparkling wine.  For our Elegant Brunch, The Garden Court will be offering their City Brunch menu (buffets are reserved for major holidays).  Check out selections from previous City Brunch menus here.
  

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

  Advance $35 deposit will be required to secure your reservation to join us.  Your deposit will be applied to the cost of your meal and beverages.  Each MAX member will be responsible for paying for their food and drinks in excess of the deposit.  No refunds for cancellations after Thursday September 5^th.
  

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

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• September Wooftop Wednesday with Nick Wade: Spirits in the Sky at the Loews Regency

  • When
    11 Sep 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Spirits in the Sky, 40th floor of the Loews Regency San Francisco, 222 Sansome St, San Francisco

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  Join Nick Wade, MAX SF Programs and Events Chair, once again at Sky Bar located atop the Loews Regency San Francisco for the September Wooftop Wednesday.

  The 40^th floor Sky Deck is San Francisco’s highest outdoor venue offering stunning panoramic views of our beautiful city.  Enjoy the Sky Deck "Spirits in the Sky" cocktail experience.  Savor one of their delectable cocktails while watching the sun set over the Golden Gate Bridge.

  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.

  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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• September Third Thursday

  • When
    19 Sep 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 Summer Picnic

  • When
    21 Sep 2019
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Elk Glen Picnic Area, Golden Gate Park, 1017 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, San Francisco, CA 94122
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  Join MAX for our Summer Picnic in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, September 21^st. 

  Enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the park with fellow MAX members.  This potluck picnic will be held in the Elk Glen Picnic Area, a grassy meadow across from Mallard Lake tucked away in a quiet pocket of Golden Gate Park.  The Elk Glen Picnic Area includes four 8 foot picnic tables and two grills.
  

  For more information on the Elk Glen Picnic Area, please click here.  Plenty of street parking available.

  MAX SF will provide cups and plates, utensils, napkins, picnic table coverings, trash bags, and name tags.
  

  COST:

  • No charge for dues-paying members
    
  • $10 non-refundable charge for everyone else

  RSVP: Click Register on the left to reserve your spot (and for non-members to pay).
  

  FOOD TO BRING:  Please bring enough to feed yourself and 7-8 others according to the first letter of your last name:

  • A thru H:  Please bring a protein dish (meat or vegetarian is fine)
  • I thru N:   Please bring a vegetable dish 
  • O thru T:  Please bring a starchy side dish  
  • U thru Z:  Please bring a dessert
    

  Please plan to arrive with your potluck dish in time for lunch to start by 12:30.
  

  BEVERAGES:  Please bring your own beverages.  Alcoholic beverages are permitted so please feel free to bring wine and beer if you like. If you want to share your beverages, please set them on the picnic table. Otherwise, please keep track of your own drinks. There are no glass, kegs, or liquor permitted in the park. For wine, keep bottles in coolers and use plastic cups out in the open (rangers do come to the site to check).  No beer bottles.
  

  SUNDRIES:  Items you may want to consider bringing:
  

  • Picnic blanket or towels to sit on
  • Lawn chairs
  • Suntan lotion
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

  DOGS:  If you would like to bring your dog, please read the park policies.
  

  • Dog Runs
  • Dog Play Areas Map
  • SF Parks and Recreation Dog Policy

  ACTIVITIES:  Expect some fun games!
  

  September is the best time of the year for warm weather in San Francisco.

  We're looking forward to a great time and looking forward to seeing you there!

  Click REGISTER on the left today!
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

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• September Fourth at Finn

  • When
    22 Sep 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
  • Spaces left
    50

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  Join us at Finn Town for our September 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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• October First Friday

  • When
    4 Oct 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Eclipse Lounge, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 5 Embarcadero Center

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

  Join us on Friday, October 4, 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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• October Third Thursday

  • When
    17 Oct 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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• October Fourth at Finn

  • When
    27 Oct 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
  • Spaces left
    50

  Register

  
  

  Join us at Finn Town for our October 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.

  Show details
• November First Friday

  • When
    1 Nov 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    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, November 1, 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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• 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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• November Fourth at Finn

  • When
    24 Nov 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
  • Spaces left
    50

  Register

  
  

  Join us at Finn Town for our November 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.

  Show details
• December First Friday

  • When
    6 Dec 2019
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    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, December 6, 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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• December Third Thursday

  • When
    19 Dec 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    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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• December Fourth at Finn

  • When
    22 Dec 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Finn Town, 2251 Market St., San Francisco
  • Spaces left
    50

  Register

  
  

  Join us at Finn Town for our December 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.

  Show details