San Francisco IRL

Where to meet people in San Francisco

Try a Marina Run Club outing or join a pickup trivia team at The Sycamore. For a longer commitment, San Francisco has six-week cooking and ceramics courses where you'll see the same classmates.

Morning · check class scheduleFitness
Hot 8 Yoga — Marina (opens in a new tab)
Heated yoga at a Marina studio.
Where
3322 Fillmore St, Cow Hollow
Cost
Class pricing and intro offer; check the booking page
Weekday daytimeCo-work
Groundfloor (opens in a new tab)
A paid neighborhood workspace with shared lunches, walks and member events.
Where
455 Valencia St, Mission
Cost
Membership
6:00 PM RecommendedFitness
Marina Run Club — Track Night (opens in a new tab)
A club track workout at Kezar. You can try a run without joining; check the first-run instructions before going.
Where
Kezar Stadium, 755 Stanyan St
Cost
Free
7:15 PM RecommendedEvent
SF Pub Quiz — The Sycamore (opens in a new tab)
Pub trivia with a pickup team for solo arrivals. The quizmaster helps you join a team of up to six.
Where
2140 Mission St, Mission
Cost
Free to play; buy food or drinks

6:29 AMFitness
November Project SF (opens in a new tab)
A free group track workout for all levels. Check for changes to the session before heading out.
Where
Kezar Stadium
Cost
Free
Daytime · check current hoursCafé
Ritual Coffee — Mission (opens in a new tab)
A neighborhood coffee shop on Valencia with a rotating coffee menu.
Where
1026 Valencia St, Mission
Cost
Purchase from the café
6:15 PM · check calendarFitness
Grace Cathedral — Yoga on the Labyrinth (opens in a new tab)
Yoga in the labyrinth at Grace Cathedral. Book a session ahead.
Where
1100 California St, Nob Hill
Cost
Class fee; check the current listing
6:30 PM · seasonalFitness
Run Club SF — Tuesday run (opens in a new tab)
A social running group with a beginner-friendly pace. The fall season runs through November 1; registration is by season.
Where
Golden Gate Park (check the current meet point)
Cost
Season registration
7:00 PM RecommendedNewSocial
Timeleft — San Francisco singles dinner (opens in a new tab)
Book solo for dinner with four to six singles. Timeleft groups guests by age, though nearby age groups may share a table. The restaurant is revealed about 12 hours beforehand.
Where
Restaurant revealed in the app
Cost
Ticketed; check the app
7:30–10:00 PMEvent
Board Game Night — The Detour (opens in a new tab)
A host guides guests through short, easy-to-learn board games. Join a table even if you are new to the games.
Where
2200 Market St, Castro
Cost
Free to play; buy food or drinks

Weekday daytime · check current scheduleFitness
Salesforce Park — free rooftop classes (opens in a new tab)
Free classes in the rooftop park, including yoga, plus seasonal events.
Where
425 Mission St, Salesforce Transit Center
Cost
Free
5:00–10:30 PM · venue hoursBar
Bar Jabroni (opens in a new tab)
A small wine bar with first-come bar seating. Reserve ahead if you want a table.
Where
698 Haight St, Lower Haight
Cost
Drinks and food; see current menu
6:30 PM RecommendedFitness
Midnight Runners SF (opens in a new tab)
A city run with music, workout stops and pauses to regroup. Find the route and meeting point on Heylo.
Where
Rotating San Francisco start point; confirm on Heylo
Cost
Free
7:00 PMSocial
Timeleft — San Francisco dinner (opens in a new tab)
Book solo for dinner with four to six people at a restaurant chosen by Timeleft.
Where
Restaurant revealed in the app
Cost
Ticketed; check the app
7:15 PM RecommendedEvent
SF Pub Quiz — The Willows (opens in a new tab)
Pub trivia with pickup teams of up to six. The quizmaster helps solo arrivals find a team.
Where
1582 Folsom St, SoMa
Cost
Free to play; buy food or drinks

10:00 AM–2:00 PMSocial
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market — Thursday (opens in a new tab)
A year-round market with local produce and prepared food by the Ferry Building.
Where
1 Ferry Building, Embarcadero
Cost
Free admission; food for purchase
5:30 PMFitness
Marina Run Club — evening run (opens in a new tab)
A three-mile group run through the Marina after work.
Where
Marina Green, 500 Marina Blvd
Cost
Free
6:00–10:00 PM · most ThursdaysSocial
California Academy of Sciences — NightLife (opens in a new tab)
A 21+ museum evening with exhibits, talks, music and drinks around changing themes. Some holiday weeks are skipped, so book for a specific date.
Where
55 Music Concourse Dr, Golden Gate Park
Cost
Ticketed; check the event page
Evening · check current hoursBar
Trick Dog (opens in a new tab)
A cocktail bar with a rotating menu. Table reservations available.
Where
3010 20th St, Mission
Cost
Drinks; see current menu

Late afternoon · check gym hoursFitness
Dogpatch Boulders (opens in a new tab)
Bouldering with day passes and classes. Work on routes and compare attempts with other climbers.
Where
2573 3rd St, Dogpatch
Cost
Day pass or membership; check current rates
Selected Fridays · 5:00–10:00 PMSocial
Fort Mason Night Market (opens in a new tab)
A seasonal night market with food, crafts, music and workshops. Runs on selected Fridays, so check the date before going.
Where
Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd
Cost
Free admission
Happy hour · check current hoursBar
High Treason (opens in a new tab)
A neighborhood wine bar and bottle shop.
Where
443 Clement St, Inner Richmond
Cost
Drinks; see current menu
Evening · reservations requiredBar
Bourbon & Branch (opens in a new tab)
A cocktail bar with several distinct rooms. Reservations are required; follow the venue's booking instructions.
Where
501 Jones St, Tenderloin
Cost
Drinks; check current menu and reservations

8:00 AM RecommendedFitness
Marina Run Club — Saturday long run (opens in a new tab)
A group run with 3-mile, 6-mile and longer routes. First-time runners can try it without becoming members.
Where
Marina Green, 500 Marina Blvd
Cost
Free
8:00 AM–2:00 PMSocial
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market — Saturday (opens in a new tab)
A year-round market with local produce and prepared food by the Ferry Building.
Where
1 Ferry Building, Embarcadero
Cost
Free admission; food for purchase
Seasonal leagues; days varyFitness
Volo Sports — San Francisco coed leagues (opens in a new tab)
Adult co-ed sports leagues, including kickball. Register as a free agent to be placed on a team for the season.
Where
League locations across San Francisco
Cost
League fee; check current registration
Selected class dates; check calendarEvent
18 Reasons — hands-on cooking classes (opens in a new tab)
Prepare food with other students in a hands-on cooking class. Book ahead.
Where
18th Street Kitchen, 3674 18th St, Mission
Cost
Class price varies
Selected fall class dates · check calendarEvent
The Civic Kitchen — cooking courses (opens in a new tab)
Learn to cook with the same group over a six-week course.
Where
2961 Mission St, Bernal Heights
Cost
Class fee; check the current listing
Selected multi-week sessions · check scheduleEvent
Clayroom — Potrero Hill ceramics classes (opens in a new tab)
Six-week ceramics courses for several skill levels, capped at ten students.
Where
1431 17th St, Potrero Hill
Cost
Class fee; check the current listing
Evening · check current hoursBar
Bar April Jean and North Beach nightlife (opens in a new tab)
A North Beach bar with cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks.
Where
1371 Grant Ave, North Beach
Cost
Drinks; see current menu

9:30 AM–1:30 PMSocial
Fort Mason Farmers Market (opens in a new tab)
A year-round Sunday market with local food vendors.
Where
Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd
Cost
Free admission; food for purchase
10:00 AMFitness
Slow Runners Club (opens in a new tab)
A 5K for all paces, with a warm-up and optional coffee afterward. Check the event for the meeting point and weather updates.
Where
Panhandle, Baker & Oak
Cost
Free
9:00 AM–10:00 PM · public hoursSocial
The Commons — Sunday public events (opens in a new tab)
A community space with salons, book groups, board games and talks. Sundays have public hours; choose a specific public event from the calendar.
Where
550 Laguna St, Hayes Valley
Cost
Varies by event; check the current listing
Afternoon–early evening · check current hoursBar
Zeitgeist (opens in a new tab)
A neighborhood bar with an outdoor patio and communal picnic tables.
Where
199 Valencia St, Mission
Cost
Drinks and food; see current menu
Dates vary · currently Sun, Nov 1, 5:00–7:00 PM RecommendedSocial
Gist IRL — 20s and 30s guided socials (opens in a new tab)
Guided socials and speed-friending for people in their 20s and 30s. A host leads one-to-one conversation rounds before guests mingle.
Where
Rotating San Francisco venues; current event at Biergarten
Cost
Varies; current November 1 event is free

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