San Francisco Bay Area Newsletter: Events This Weekend, San Jose Things To Do This Week
Bay Area Events, Things To Do In SF, South Bay Activities
A free San Francisco Bay Area newsletter featuring a variety of curated events every week, news roundup and food/drink recs. (sent via email ~Sundays). If you want to access it, you can sign up here or clicking the subscriber button in the top right corner.
I also curate guides including happy hours, trivia nights, where to meet singles, late night bites, solo dining recs, social clubs, volunteer efforts, places likely to meet VC’s & more.
Events span: food, art, shows, music, comedy, sip and paint, career workshops, classes, cultural events, drinks, craft beer, tech events, plant fairs, festivals, communal dinners, pop-ups, speaker series, volunteer opportunities, free events, news, activities and unique, random quirky stuff in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley.
My goal is to:
Get people to go outside, get offline
Support small businesses, organizations, artists & non-profits
Make it easier for people to make their local communities better
Save people time and money
Sign up below for my free weekly newsletter; emails are usually sent on Sundays.
If you are tired of seeing annoying IG/Tik Tok videos from ‘influencers’ who are comped meals, get the best seats or show short video clips that mislead people about experiences, this is the newsletter for you.
3-minute read is all you need to stay up to date each week. <sample newsletter>
Newsletter sent ~Sunday free via email; online archives for paid supporters.
To submit events, update listings, check the contact link in each newsletter.
No sponsorships nor paid ads; everything is curated by me.
I do not sell/share email lists with anyone.
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Important Notice About Events!
As with all events, be sure to check with the organizer first, directly, as details can change, particularly due to rain, sickness etc.
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Free Subscriber Benefits
Access a sample list of curated events weekly via email only (usually sent on Sunday or Monday).
San Francisco Bay Area news round-up: stories that you should know about but don’t want to sift through clickbait nor useless fluff
Weekly food/drink recommendations (specific dishes, drinks as opposed to restaurants/bars)
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Access to all event listings (monthly calendar is updated often),
Access archives at their leisure (option to opt out of emails),
Option to unsubscribe from emails & access events/info online at your leisure,
Advance notice of events beyond the current week,
Access to recommendations, last-minute additions,
Monthly recommendation for best cafes & coffee shops to work remotely in SF (with notes on outlets, free wifi etc),
Access to my curated guides (hh, trivia, date nights, first dates, solo dining, apt guide, late night bites, outdoor drinking, where to meet singles and more).
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Eddie’s List FAQ’s
Why Should I Follow Your Advice?
I grew up in the Bay Area and love to explore. I have always been a fan of checking out events (alone or with friends), going to places outside of my comfort zone, chatting up strangers and learning about different cultures, groups and communities.
I have also been helping single folks market themselves better, meet others, go on better dates for over a decade.
Similarly, I have spent years getting to know bars/restaurants I have captured photos for and much time getting to know the people who serve me food and drinks over the years (you should too).
I’m not an industry insider but rather someone who appreciates everything & everyone who brings me my food and beverages. I love dingy dive bars, fancy cocktail bars, legendary craft beer bars, questionable street tacos, and bar seats at amazing restaurants.
Finding good events has always been a passion of mine and it even led to me being invited to Eventbrite HQ in 2014 for some feedback on their discovery platform: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140708165215-7143462-eventbrite-what-happened-to-discovering-great-events/
Chances are, your favorite event site/newsletter is subscribed to my newsletter.
How Do I Pick Events To Show Each Week?
It’s a lot of work but I scour events of all types and I first aim to focus on events/organizations doing good things.
Some entities have a bad reputation and I actively seek to avoid those.
Some exploit artists and performers so I usually avoid those as well.
I proactively seek out events and things to do based on my own experience, trusted friends, and industry professionals. I also get suggestions from subscribers, fans, venues, promoters, artists/performers, and organizations.
I put all the events in the monthly calendar for paid users first.
After an initial curation, I balance out events by geography and type.
I don’t just put any event up each week, and I aim to post events I would go to if I was seeking out a specific type event: books, music, shows, festivals, talks, classes etc.
How Do I Submit Events To Be Listed On Eddie’s List?
Use the contact button on the homepage!
How Often Is the Monthly Calendar Updated?
It’s usually updated 5-10 times a week. Things are always happening and I get a lot of last minute submissions so best to check day of for last minute events!
What Events Go Into The Monthly Calendars?
These are usually events that are not seen on most other sites/newsletters. They are usually more intimate as well. I have to carefully weigh pros and cons of telling so many people about a small event that can’t support large groups or be put in an uncomfortable position to turn away folks.
I also add great, last-minute events discovered after the weekly email is sent out. A lot of events are hard to find or come together within a few days so paid supporters can access more events.
If you like a venue, organizer, artist etc. be sure to follow them directly, sign up for their newsletters etc as I rotate recommendations and may miss out on some unique opportunities.
The monthly calendars are only accessible for paid supporters.
How Do You Select News Articles Each Week?
I usually focus on stories that people may have overlooked and didn’t get covered in most publications. I typically prioritize local publications from independent news organizations.
Can Anyone Pay For Ad Placements? Do You Accept Sponsorships?
No, they cannot. Eddie’s List currently does not accept any sponsorships. Please don’t reach out about free meals for placement either.
Do You Sell or Share Email Addresses Or Customer Lists?
No, I do not.
How Do You Select The Weekly Recommendation?
It’s a mix of personal experience and unique or timely issues, like a place that needs our support. I am always open to feedback/suggestions from readers.
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About Me: Eddie Hernandez
I have made endless lists for my travels, day-to-day life, and explorations. It’s something people have been amazing by whether it is bathroom codes throughout the city, places to work remotely, best places to meet people, experiences, curated advice and more. I have been notifying people about things to do since I was at USC and posting away messages on AOL Messenger with parties/events each day.
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Former analytics geek turned photographer (headshots, branding, lifestyle, personal branding) and dating coach. Read more about my background here.
Check out my dating services here (offline & online).
My speciality is in natural, candid dating photos like a friend took them (no stiff, stock like photos; we will hang out at bars, cafes, museums, trails, events and more). Photos taken discreetly, with phone if preferred.
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Clients include VCs, engineers, therapists, introverts, divorcees/widows, BIPOC, single parents, and folks 22-72+ years old. Based in San Francisco, I work with clients internationally.
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Random Facts About Me
Taught salsa dancing at Rassela’s Jazz Club on Fillmore
Backed only one project on Kickstarter; went on to win a Grammy with their debut album (beat out Marc Anthony)
Maintain lists for everything like bathroom directory with codes, places with wifi to work remotely (coded w/ outlets, food, drink info)
1st photo published was in the NYT; 1st photo on a magazine cover was Vogue September issue.
Best/worst person to have on your bar trivia team.
Enjoy colorful dress socks a bit too much.
Went to USC, lived in NYC (UWS) for a few years.
Avid traveler (roadtrips, hidden gems up/down the coast, international cities)
Thoroughly enjoy making people laugh, smile (try to do that at least once a day).
Competitive intelligence, analytics & bizops for a tech company in the past.
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