Past Event: Aug 27 to Sep 4, Playa Events in BRC (What/Where/When)

If you didn’t get your event published in the printed WhatWhereWhen book, don’t despair… the Playa Events Calendar is a living, breathing creature that continually has new events submitted right up through the event: People access the listings via the Directory Computer system at Playa Info in BRC The listings are accessed via our API  (developers who’d like to use the API should request an API key) & multiple … Continue reading Past Event: Aug 27 to Sep 4, Playa Events in BRC (What/Where/When)

PAST EVENT: Jul 20, 3rd Thursday Meet&Greet

July Meet&Greet (& Hygiene Drive): When: Thursday July 20, starting @6pm Where: “The Halford” – 1494 Halford Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051 Global Wave of Service, Hygiene Drive: In this month’s meet& greet, we’re organizing a “Hygiene Drive” as part of the Global Wave of Service initiative. We encourage you to participate & make an impact for your community; together, we can provide cleanliness, improved health & self-esteem to  someone struggling with … Continue reading PAST EVENT: Jul 20, 3rd Thursday Meet&Greet

PAST Event: July 15, Newbie-BBQ & Theme-Camp Speeding Dating

(Banner picture:  Dust City Diner 2012, Photo by Ana Grillo) Annual Newbie-BBQ When: Saturday July 15, starting 11:00am (see detailed schedule) WHERE: Murdock Park, 1240 Wunderlich Dr, San Jose pARTicipate: Sign-up to volunteer & engage! FACEBOOK: facebook.com/events/1716975938600784/ Meetup: www.meetup.com/South-Bay-Burners/events/240566073/ Our aim was to connect the virgins to the seasoned Burners in the South Bay region for better orientation/preparation for the playa… and get the Burner community to … Continue reading PAST Event: July 15, Newbie-BBQ & Theme-Camp Speeding Dating

PAST EVENT: Jul 22, Fundraising Event: Ali Bar-Bar and Friends Playa Prequel!

WHEN: Saturday Jul 22, from 7pm to 1am WHERE: School of Visual Philosophy – 425 Auzerias Ave, San Jose CA 95126 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/2319524688272020 Details: Ali Bar-Bar and School of Visual Philosophy will be hosting a pre-playa blowout with some of your favorite Burning Man camps and projects, to raise funds for their projects!  This is the line up: The host site, School of Visual Philosophy, will … Continue reading PAST EVENT: Jul 22, Fundraising Event: Ali Bar-Bar and Friends Playa Prequel!

PAST Event: Aug 4, First-Friday in San Jose

First Friday Art Walk & Street Market When: Friday, Aug 4 from 7-11pm in San Jose Where: Downtown San Jose (South First Street & San Salvador) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1475574525856799  On each First-Friday of each month, several galleries in downtown San Jose host extended hours to invite the community to view new and/or local exhibits on a mapped ‘Art Walk‘.  South First Street is additionally lined with … Continue reading PAST Event: Aug 4, First-Friday in San Jose

PAST EVENT: Jul 1, MPyre Strikes Back! Beach Burn in Monterey

Our friends in Monterey write:  We return to Del Monte Beach in Monterey, California for our beloved Official Burning Man Regional Event! Bring your creativity and energy to engage and enjoy another beautiful day at our annual community gathering and celebration! WHEN: Saturday | July 1, 2017  @ 12p – 10p WHERE:  Monterey Bay Park | Del Monte Beach  @ 699 Del Monte Ave  Monterey CA … Continue reading PAST EVENT: Jul 1, MPyre Strikes Back! Beach Burn in Monterey

PAST EVENT: Jun 17, PRECOMPRESSION 2017, A NIMBY Showcase of the Arts

Burning Man presents: PRECOMPRESSION 2017: A NIMBY Showcase of the Arts Join us for an evening of art, inventions, and imaginative community. This will be a creative collaboration of artistically epic proportions – from art, theme camps, and mutant vehicles to performers and participants of every kind. Come early to enjoy dinner and art tours – Happy Hour Specials 6:30-8:30pm; food trucks all night! All … Continue reading PAST EVENT: Jun 17, PRECOMPRESSION 2017, A NIMBY Showcase of the Arts

Past Event (outside SBB): June 11, Desert Arts Preview 2017 in San Francisco

(Banner picture: Photo by NK Guy, burningcam.com) WHEN: June 11, 2017 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm WHERE:Gray Area Art & Technology Theater, 2665 Mission Street, San Francisco Cost: $20–$40 Buy tickets or RSVP All Ages Welcomed Desert Arts Preview is a beloved and exciting evening where artists will share the projects they plan to bring to the Burning Man event in 2017. Presenters will share their … Continue reading Past Event (outside SBB): June 11, Desert Arts Preview 2017 in San Francisco

Past Event: June 2 & 3, SubZERO Festival in San Jose

The 10th annual community festival in Downtown San Jose is a free event of DIY, artistically bent, hi/lo-techno mashup – where Street meets Geek! Two inspiring evenings of art, culture and music to celebrate the indie creative spirit and showcase all manners of art, fashion, and maker booths. South Bay Burners region pARTicipatted with an impressive 300 square-foot booth for an immersive & memorable experience for the … Continue reading Past Event: June 2 & 3, SubZERO Festival in San Jose

Past Event: May 18 Meet & Greet in Sunnyvale

WHEN: Thursday, May 18th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm WHERE: Murphy’s Law, 135 S. Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/2096480527286920/ AFTERMATH:  We hosted the May Meet&Greet at the Murphy’s Law bar in downtown Sunnyvale and a had a great turn out.  About 30 local burners from all over the South Bay dropped by to have a drink and swapping stories, with other burners and newbies.  It … Continue reading Past Event: May 18 Meet & Greet in Sunnyvale