From improv to dancing to jazz in the park, singles are everywhere this weekend!

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September 12, 9:37 PM

by Annie Gleason, S.F. Dating Examiner

 

 

 Saturday, September 13
Millbrae: Rich Gosse’s Single’s Extravaganza at the Clarion Hotel attracts a large crowd of singles. Beginning at 7:30, representatives of Bay Area singles organizations will discuss  "The Bay Area Singles Scene." This will be followed by a keynote address: "I Can't Get No Satisfaction," with Jerusha Stewart, author of The Single Girl's Manifesta. Dance to the music of DJ HickeyB from 9pm-Midnight. For more information go to www.thepartyhotline.com.

Sunday, September 14
San Francisco: Sunday Streets promises to be a fertile meeting ground for singles in San Francisco this Sunday from 9am - 1pm. Street closures from The Transamerica Redwood Park, going up the Embarcadero, include a variety of single-friendly activities.

For example, dance lessons get you in touch with your body, and help you exude an aura that allures! You might even meet someone during the lesson! You don’t need a partner, as dancers are rotated during couple-dance classes. Lessons will be held in China Basin, sponsored by Cheryl Burke Dance and Rhythm and Motion/ODC.

Flamenco 9-9:30
Chinese Classical Dance 9:30-0
Double Dutch 10-10:30
Samba 10:30-11
Rhythm & Motion Dance Workout 11-11:30
Cardio Latin Dance with Cheryl Burke 11:30-12
Salsa 12-12:30
Rhythm & Motion Dance Workout 12:30-1

Check out these activities in Justin Herman Plaza
Boomercize® 9-9:25 10-10:25 11-11:25
Aerobic Bootcamp 9:30-10 10:30-11 11:30-12
Thriller Dance 12-12:20
Flashdance 12:30-1

Sunday Streets is easily accessible by Muni and BART and within a short walk of downtown. For details go to www.sundaystreetssf.com

San Francisco: For those of you who can’t get up quite that early on Sunday mornings, check out Jazz At Intersection at the de Young Museum: Richard Howell Quintet will be playing outside at the de Young Cafe Terrace in Golden Gate Park. For the third consecutive year, Intersection for the Arts and the de Young join forces in a unique collaboration to present eight family-friendly outdoor Sunday afternoon performances. Experience some of the most exciting Bay Area jazz musicians in beautiful Golden Gate Park.
 
Richard Howell is a lively force on the local scene, tirelessly devoted to spreading the jazz gospel, with an accent on African influences and spontaneous creativity. His Coltrane-inspired saxophone playing is in high demand - he's played with Etta James, Cecil Taylor, Don Cherry, Buddy Guy, among others. His all-star closely knit quintet match their powerful stage presence with equal parts spirituality and meditation. Click here for further details.

East Bay: Want to be more spontaneous?  Too shy for words?  Stuck inside your head? Improv classes are a fun way to meet people, while becoming more outgoing! Check out Improv Jumpstart Workshop at Under The Sun Studios in Concord, Ca, this Sunday, September 14th at 5pm.  It’s low pressure, and low cost, with a high reward.  The staff is committed to never being overwhelming or intimidating. Improv at Under The Sun Studios will teach you skills to use every day for the rest of your life, including saying what’s on your mind and not being afraid of making mistakes.
 
Improv classes are a great place to meet someone special.  A fan says, “Improv has made my romantic life a blast.  Talking to people has become so much easier. I’m not afraid to put myself out there anymore, and there is never a struggle to decide where to take my Saturday night date. Improv shows are the most affordable and entertaining place to take my someone special.” For more info, click here.

If you are sincere about wanting to be in a relationship, job one is to get out there and meet people. With all of the fabulous single-friendly events happening this weekend, you'll have fun, and be on your way to creating some chemistry.  Perhaps you'll even meet that special someone! Here's to a great love-life!

Dating Coach Annie Gleason is the West Coast's mid-life dating coach

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