☕ The Commons Public Events Bulletin

Hi there, and welcome!

The Commons is a community co-working and event space in Hayes Valley where curious, creative people gather to build, make, reflect, and connect. Each week we open some of our gatherings to the wider public, and this bulletin is your invitation in.

Here’s what’s open to everyone this week.

Open to non-members. Registration links included below.

💪 Builders Night
🗓️ Monday, August 3, 6:30 PM
📍 550 Laguna St, Full Studio
A focused-but-warm deep work session where builders make real progress side by side, then share back for momentum and serendipity.
Host: Lee Flannery & The SF Commons
Ticket: [Free]
Register: [link]

🐈 Parallel Pursuits Circle (Near Capacity, register early!)
🗓️ Wednesday, August 5, 6:30 PM
📍 540 Laguna St, Library
A supportive circle for people chasing meaningful projects alongside their main work. Come share progress, swap encouragement, and keep momentum.
Host: J.H. Seow & The SF Commons
Ticket: [Suggested $10]
Register: [link]

📚 Short Story Symposium
🗓️ Wednesday, August 5, 6:30 PM PDT
📍 540 Laguna St
A gathering for lovers of short fiction to read, discuss, and dig into great stories together.
Host: Mendel Liu & The SF Commons
Ticket: [Free]
Register: [link]

🌹 Will Beauty Save the World?
🗓️ Saturday, August 8, 7:00 PM PDT
📍 550 Laguna St, Full Studio
A thoughtful discussion on the role of beauty in shaping a better future for humanity and the world.
Host: Daniel Jensen, Michele Riva & The SF Commons
Ticket: [Suggested $10]
Register: [link]

🚪 The Commons Public Hours
🗓️ Sunday, August 9, 9:00 AM PDT
📍 540 Laguna St, Full Space
Our doors open to the wider world. Drop in, explore the space, and meet the community. A perfect first visit.
Host: The SF Commons
Ticket: [Free]
Register: [link]

☀️ Sundays in SF: 048
🗓️ Sunday, August 9, 10:00 AM PDT
📍 550 Laguna St, Full Studio
A Sunday passion-project studio: create outside of work, then share what you’re making in a soft, playful vibe.
Host: Jason Tan, Tazik Shahjahan & The SF Commons
Ticket: [Free]
Register: [link]

🍵 Seasonal Living Salon: How to Live Well in Summer
🗓️ Sunday, August 9, 4:00 PM PDT
📍 550 Laguna St, Full Studio
A salon on aligning with the season and making the most of these long, warm summer days.
Host: Yifei Chen & The SF Commons
Ticket: [Suggested $10]
Register: [link]

These gatherings are part of our members’ calendar. A taste of what you’d get access to:

• 🎲 Board Games (Wed, Aug 5): A welcoming night of play, connection, and friendly competition.

• 💻 Commons Co-working Day (Thu, Aug 6): Focused co-working with shared Pomodoros and casual connection throughout the day.

• 🍕 Nomz & New Member Orientation (Thu, Aug 6): A warm welcome for our newest members over good food.

• 🧺 The Commons Monthly Picnic (Sat, Aug 8): Our monthly hang at Alamo Square with snacks, lawn games, and easy time in the sun.

• 🏛️ Scott Wiener for Congress: Meet Your Representative (Sat, Aug 8): A chance to meet and hear from your representative.

Join The Commons to participate in our full calendar of member-only gatherings, rituals, salons, workshops, and community ex

periences. It’s where the deeper magic happens, week after week.

👉 Become a member

Questions? Reach out anytime at hello@thesfcommons.com

See you around The Commons 🌿