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• First Friday at Beaux Bar

  • When
    May 02, 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Beaux, 2344 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

  
  

  Come socialize with friends, old and new! There is no entry or cover charge for this event. Happy hour prices apply as mixed drinks are buy one, get one free until 7pm.  

  We look forward to seeing you!

  
  

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• Walking Tour: Downtown San Francisco Architecture

  • When
    May 11, 2025
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    10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    240 Stockton Street, Corner of Maiden Lane
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  Excellent walking tour! Reserve your spot today.

  Join MAX for a walking tour focused on the development of San Francisco's distinctive architecture.  After the 1906 earthquake crumbled and burned San Francisco, the city was back to square one. Over the next century, luminous designers from Chicago and New York would bring their experiences working with new materials set at record heights to innovate the local blueprint. Architects like George Kelham, Willis Polk, William Pereira, and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill would paint the skyline out of thin air. Julia Morgan, the first female licensed architect in California, would also make her Parisian Beaux Arts training evident downtown. Across the city, beautiful buildings went up every year. Hear about how San Francisco’s distinctive skyline and urban plan was shaped in the aftermath of catastrophe. Get to know the architects who revolutionized the way we build — and learn all the secrets of this city’s magnificent rise to the heavens.

  We will assemble at the corner of Stockton and Maiden Lane, near the Gucci store on Union Square.  The tour will start promptly at 10:30 so please be on time. The tour will last 1 1/2 to 2 hours and will end back on Union Square.  Following the tour, please join the group for an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant, to be decided later.  Price for the event is $30 for Members and $30 for guests.  Limited to 16, however, a waitlist will be provided for cancellations.  No cancellation refunds after May 4.

  For more information about the tour, click here:  SF Architecture Tour

  For more information: Contact one of our helpful event champions, Stephen Geisheker at stephen.geisheker@maxsf.org  or Elie Abijaoude at  elie.abijaoude@maxsf.org
  

  Register on this page to pay and secure a place for this tour.

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• Third Thursday at Beaux Bar

  • When
    May 15, 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Beaux, 2344 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

  
  

  Come socialize with friends, old and new! There is no entry or cover charge for this event. Happy hour prices apply as mixed drinks are buy one, get one free until 7pm.  

  We look forward to seeing you!

  
  

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• Pre-Show Dinner - NCTC Comedy "To My Girl"

  • When
    May 17, 2025
  •  
    5:45 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Max's Opera Cafe, 601 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
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    9 registrants

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  Pre-Show Dinner before New Conservatory Theater Performance of "To My Girl" -  We will meet at 5:45pm for dinner and drinks at Max's Opera Cafe (601 Van Ness Ave. at Opera Plaza in San Francisco) on Saturday, May 17. If you wish to join us for dinner, please pay $40 to reserve your spot. This helps us arrange the correct number of seats at the restaurant. At the restaurant, we will return the $40 to you in cash, and everyone will pay individually for what they choose to eat or drink. IMPORTANT - Bring cash to pay for dinner, instead of paying using a credit card. All alcoholic beverages will be on a separate individual tab.

  This link is ONLY to register for the dinner, but does NOT include a ticket to the show. If you wish to buy a show ticket, click here to go to the separate MAX event webpage for "To My Girl - A Comedy (New Conservatory Theater)."

  The registration deadline for the pre-show dinner is Saturday, May 10. Note that this is later than the deadline to purchase show tickets. No refunds will be allowed after that date. There is a limit of 10 people for this dinner, but a wait list will be created if that limit is exceeded, and we will contact the restaurant to see if they can accommodate more than 10 people.

  For additional information, contact Bruce at bruce.cecil@maxsf.org
  

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• To My Girls - A Comedy (New Conservatory Theater)

  • When
    May 17, 2025
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    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    25 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
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  Join event champion Bruce Cecil as we go see To My Girls on Opening Night on Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m. at New Conservatory Theater at 25 Van Ness Ave., just off Market Street in San Francisco. MAX has secured 10 tickets, all together in a group, in premier seating. Tickets are $46 for both MAX members and their guests (this discounted price includes all service fees). A wait list will be available for possible additional discounted tickets. Reserve and pay for the show here.

  This is a vivacious, cheeky, nostalgic comedy about a tight-knit group of gay guys who celebrate a weekend reunion in Palm Springs to rekindle their friendship; toast the end of the pandemic; and, as a highlight, to record a lip-synced music video. Turns out a vacation in sunny southern California is not all fun and games when there's gossip and grudging floating in the air. This West Coast premiere explores what happens when the inflatable swans are tossed aside, and the truth is laid bare. This link will tell you more about the play: https://nctcsf.org/event/to-my-girls/

  Deadline for refunds of show tickets is Saturday, May 3, unless there is a person on the wait list who is willing to purchase your ticket after this cutoff date. For additional information, contact Bruce at bruce.cecil@maxsf.org.

  Optional Pre-show Dinner - YOU MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY FOR THIS EVENT, NOT HERE: We also will meet at 5:45 pm for dinner and drinks beforehand at Max's Opera Cafe (601 Van Ness Ave. at Opera Plaza in San Francisco). If you wish to join us for the pre-show dinnner, register SEPARATELY by clicking on this link: https://www.maxsf.org/event-6001167
  

  NOTE that the deadline for registering for the pre-show dinner is Saturday, May 10, which is a later deadline than for purchasing theater tickets.

  Register on this page to purchase one of MAX's discounted tickets for this performance.

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• MAX Forum: Financial Planning

  • When
    May 20, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    1st Street (Btn Folsom & Harrison) in SOMA, San Francisco
  • Spaces left
    14
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  How to invest in turbulent times - or any time - so you don’t outlive your money. 
  

  A lot like life, investing includes volatility – you know, all that risk and reward stuff.  Can’t keep your money in tin can, etc.  So, how exactly, in 2025, should you prudently handle your standard-of-living and additional goals? How should the turbulence in the current financial market be considered for your portfolio?

  Our presenter, Milo Hanke, will cover principals of long-term investing and other financial planning topics. He is a Certified Financial Planner and longtime MAX member. A seasoned professional, Milo has guided nervous investors – gay and otherwise - through innumerable market downturns.

  Part of his secret sauce is to help clients tune out catastrophizing noises. Instead, Milo employs tools to intelligently monitor and adapt one’s long-term strategy. Also, he will explain who’s a good candidate for do-it-yourself investing and who’s not.

  Ample time will be available for questions and answers.  Attendees will receive useful handouts, including generic historical market data and asset allocation worksheets for setting one’s investment objective.

  Milo Hanke, CFP, works as the founding partner of Hanke & Apolonio Wealth Advisors.  Serving 100 individuals and families, HAWA is a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor with expanded offices in Union Square.  Milo began as an independent financial advisor in 1984, shortly after rolling a rental truck into San Francisco, sight unseen, thus, becoming one more gay refugee.  As past president of San Francisco Beautiful, he had led efforts to remove hundreds of billboards from the City.

  Event is free, but registration and a payment of $20 is required to reserve your spot. At the site, we will return the $20 to you in cash only if you attend. To reserve a spot, go to:  https://maxsf.org/event-6142852

  Event is limited to 20 people (hard cap). A waitlist will be available should someone cancel or if very strong demand warrants additional consideration for expanding the group size. MAX members will be given early priority to register before non-members. We would appreciate being notified of any cancellation so that others could go. No refunds after May 10. Wine and light snacks will be provided.

  The event will be held in the community/recreation room of a residential high rise in SOMA. Address will be provided about a week before the event. For more information, contact event organizer, Jim Tom at jim.tom@maxsf.org

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• "Moist" - An All Black Erotic Cabaret at OasisSF Nightclub

  • When
    June 14, 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    298 11th St., San Francisco CA 9941034103
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  Join event champion Bruce Cecil as we go see Moist - An All Black Erotic Cabaret at OasisSF Nightclub on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. You will be able to buy drinks on your own in the venue, which is located at 298 11th St., San Francisco, CA 94103.

  Tickets are $35, payable here on the MAX webpage. MAX has secured 10 tickets together for this event. A wait list will be available for possible additional tickets. Reserve and pay for the show here.

  This is a fun drag show. described by its OasisSF promoters as "a little play, a little tease and a whole lotta sexploration." Special guests will accompany the core cast and crew of Moist: Sgt Die Wies, Sadira Lady Liquid, Sydni Deveraux, Cheetah Biscotti, Major Hammy, Francis Sinclaire and Butch Charming. Hosted by the delicious duo Alotta Boutte and RedBone. "Come play with us as we get you ... Moist - An All Black Erotic Cabaret!

  This link will tell you more about the event and venue: OasisSF Nightclub - Moist

  No refunds for this show, unless there is a person on the wait list who is willing to purchase your ticket. For additional information, contact Bruce at bruce.cecil@maxsf.org.

  Optional Pre-show Dinner - More details coming soon! 

  Register on this page to purchase one of MAX's tickets for this performance.

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• MAX Cruise 2025: Round-Trip 7-Day Pacific Northwest Cruise

  • Start
    October 05, 2025
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    4:00 PM
  • End
    October 12, 2025
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • Location
    San Francisco

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  Let’s sail away to the Pacific Northwest Coast for a 7-day round-trip sailing out of SAN FRANCISCO (that’s right, no air fare needed!) on board the beautiful Ruby Princess.  We will sail away to beautiful Victoria, British Columbia; Vancouver, B.C.; and Seattle, before returning to San Francisco.

  
  

  During our port visits, you may book excursions that range from the world-famous ‘Butchart Gardens’ in Victoria; to Grouse Mountain just north of Vancouver; Stanley Park, a lush rain forest in the middle of Vancouver; Pike Place Market in Seattle; city tours; and excursions to many other attractions.  As part of this cruise, we will also have three fun days at sea.

  On board the Ruby Princess - each day, a world of exciting activities awaits, from cooking demonstrations to dance classes, trivia contests and a range of enrichment programs, including the Encounters with Discovery at SEA™ speaker series from experts who offer insights into the places you’ll visit.  The ship features:
  

  • The Piazza – The majestic grand atrium – the stunning centerpiece of the ship(possibly featuring live music, performances, cocktail and food demonstrations)
  • Princess Theater
  • Skywalkers Nightclub
  • Shops of Princess
  • Art Gallery & Auctions
  • Photo & Video Gallery
  • Freshwater Pools & Hot Tubs
  • Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, tennis)
  • Princess Links (putting course)

  During at sea days, those interested can join MAX with the LGBTQ+ Group for cocktails (socializing) before heading to one of the main dining rooms as a group.  Times and details to follow.

  
  

  If you feel like being pampered…

  Everything you need to refresh body and mind is right on board. Indulge in a manicure, pedicure or a makeover in the salon, or a soothing massage in the Lotus Spa®. Or maybe it’s a brisk workout in the fitness center, followed by a little “me time” in The Sanctuary, a tranquil retreat reserved just for adults.  For your comfort, the Ruby Princess offers...
  

  • The Princess Luxury Bed
  • The Sanctuary (retreat for adults)
  • The Lotus Spa®

  As low as $1098 per person interior cabin and $1898 per person balcony cabin, both based on two occupants per room.  Single rooms are available for as low as $1857 for an interior cabin and $3457 for a balcony cabin.  Prices increase if you want to pick your exact stateroom.  These fares do not include excursions, gratuities, Internet, or drink packages, each of which will incur additional charges.

  Consider purchasing the Princess Plus Package ($60/day) which includes gratuities, Internet, and the non-premium drink package.  Again, excursions incur additional charges.

  To be part of this MAX travel group, all bookings are to be made through our travel agent David Petlin (contact information below).  Sorry, neither MAX nor David will be providing a singles roommate matching service.
  

  Dates Oct 5 – Oct 12, 2025

  • Sunday, Oct 5 – Depart San Francisco 4:00pm
  • Monday, Oct 6 – Fun day at sea
  • Tuesday, Oct 7 – Victoria, Canada 2pm – 11pm
  • Wednesday, Oct 8 – Vancouver, Canada 07:30am – 07:00pm
  • Thursday, Oct 9 – Seattle, Washington 08:00am – 10:00pm
  • Friday, Oct 10 – Fun day at Sea
  • Saturday, Oct 11 – Fun day at Sea
  • Sunday Oct 12 - Arrive San Francisco 7:00am
    

  Read more about this cruise here.

  Book early for best prices and to guarantee your spot!
  

  Stateroom prices will increase as time passes and as the ship fills up.  Low no‑risk refundable deposit to book with final payment due July 7, 2025, after which time cancellation penalties will apply.
  

  Call or email Our Travel Host - David Petlin at (415) 890-6331 or David@flairtravel.com to reserve your spot.

  For any questions, contact event champion Lawrence Wu at lawrence.wu@maxsf.org 

  Once you've booked your cruise with David, please RSVP by clicking the Register button to show you'll be joining us!

  
  

  
  

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