Events for Aussies
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Aussie Recruit August Meetup
Meet up with job seekers who are also looking for work. Finding a job can be really difficult so let's find ways to support each other. Enjoy some drinks and snacks on CreditStacks, helping expats get their first US Mastercard credit card. Learn more here This is event is for job-seekers and companies who are already working with Aussie Recruit. If you're interested in hiring Australians, please contact aussiesfbay@gmail.com When: Thur, 22nd Aug 2019 Time: 3:30PM - 5:30PM Location: Biergarten (map) RSVP: Grab a free ticket |
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San Jose Sausage Sizzle
Bring your family and mates. Hosted by Aussie Pies and Sausages When: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 Time: 1PM onwards Location: Edith Morley Park (map) |
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AFL Grand Final Party
Hosted by the Australian America Chamber of Commerce San Francisco. When: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 Time: 6:00PM onwards Location: TableTop Bar, San Francisco RSVP: From $15 + |
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AFL Grand Final Party (San Jose)
Hosted by Aussies of Silicon Valley When: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 Time: 8:00PM onwards Location: TBC RSVP |
PAST EVENTS
JULY 2019
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8th Annual Napa Valley World Series of Cricket
A day of cricket and wine! Includes Instant Cellar drawing, bounce-house, water slide and other activities for kids, live commentary, outside food vendors and more. When: Sat, 20 July 2019 Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Napa Valley Cricket Club (map) |
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Monash Masterclass San Francisco on Entrepreneurship
A special Monash Business School Alumni Masterclass and Panel Discussion. Hosted by Professor Richard Hall, Deputy Dean, Leadership and Executive Education, and facilitated by Professor David Gilbert, Director of Entrepreneurship, Monash Business School, Monash University. When: Wed, 17 July 2019 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30PM Location: Skyline 36th Floor, Grand Hyatt (map) Free |
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Aussie Pub Choir
It's what it sounds like - singing at the pub! You'll learn a song in 3-part harmony, NO TALENT required. It's more of a comedy show. The Pub Choir are an Australian group touring through California in July. When: Sat, 13 July 2019 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Cafe du Nord (map) Tickets: $12-$15 (purchase here) |
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Aussie Christmas in July (in San Jose)
Pot luck Christmas in July Dinner. Venue TBC. When: Sat, 13 July 2019 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Vasona Lake County Park, Los Gatos (map) |
JUNE 2019
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Australians and Friends SF Pride Parade Participation
The Australian Consulate welcomes you to participate in the San Francisco Pride Parade. This year's parade theme is Generations of Resistance. Contact Dawn if you're interested in helping to decorate the lead car and/or assisting on the day. When: Sun, 30 June 2019 Time: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Market St, from Embarcadero to Civic Center Tickets: $20 (purchase here) |
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University of Melbourne San Francisco Vice-Chancellor's Alumni Event
Calling all UniMelb alumni (and their guests). You're invited on June 26 to meet the new VC, in conversation with alumna Kim Letch, managing partner at Ernst & Young. Meet up with fellow alumni in the Bay Area! When: Wed, 26 June 2019 Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Location: The Office, 194 Church St, at Market, above Churchill bar (map) |
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Macquarie University Pop-Up Networking Drinks
Macquarie University is keen to bring its alumni community (including friends of alumni) together for its first casual networking event in San Francisco. Please RSVP to facilitate the food and drinks arrangement. When: Mon, 24 June 2019 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Hotel San Francisco (map) |
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Aussie Recruit June Meetup
An opportunity to meet up with other Aussies in SF who are looking for work or thinking about their next opportunity. Finding a job can be really difficult so let's find ways support each other! Coffee is on the house thanks to Aussie founded cafe Bluestone Lane. When: Mon, 17 June 2019 Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Bluestone Lane, Front St (map) |
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San Francisco Open Netball Tournament
When: Sat, 15 June 2019 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: SF Golden Gate Rugby Club, Treasure Island (map) |
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Australian Landing Pad San Francisco Kickoff and Defense Panel
Meet with the latest Landing Pad cohort in San Francisco including members of the program's inaugural dual civilian and defense technologies stream. Companies in the cohort are taking on issues from drone deployment to crop health, disaster preparedness and microgravity solutions. When: Thurs, 6 June 2019 Time: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Location: JP Morgan, 560 Mission St, Floor 20 (map) |
MAY 2019
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Meetup: Aussies looking for work
An opportunity to meet up with other Aussies in SF who are looking for work or thinking about their next opportunity. Finding a job can be really difficult so let's find ways support each other! When: Thurs, 30 May 2019 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Ritual Coffee, Hayes Valley (map) |
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Bay Area Sausage Sizzle (Menlo Park)
Snags, pies, beer, and wine! When: Sun, 19 May 2019 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Flood Park, 215 Bay Rd (map) |
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The Future of Gender Equity in Tech - Panel Event
Aussie Founder's Network has teamed up with Hugo to bring you a panel discussion 'The Future of Gender Equity in Tech' hosted at Atlassian. Dinner + drinks provided. When: Wed, 8 May 2019 Time: 6:00PM Location: Atlassian, 465 Pine St (map) Register here (free) |
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Down Under at Draeger's!
Join Draeger’s and Wine Australia for a grand tasting of top quality Australian wines. Your ticket includes tastes of all the 40+ wines and assorted artisanal cheeses provided by expert Cheesemonger Ryan Field. When: Sat, 4 May 2019 Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Draeger's in San Mateo (map) Tickets: $50/person |
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San Francisco SailGP 2019
Tom Slingsby, skipper of Team Australia in the SailGP invites the Aussie community to come down and support the team! When: Sat, 4 May - Sun, 5 May 2019 Location: Yacht Club (map) The San Francisco SailGP Race Village is a free-to-the-public event, offering two ticketed options to enhance your SailGP experience – click here for ticketed opportunities. 20% Discount Promo Code: AustralianTeam20 The Race Village will be open for fans to enjoy from 10am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday. |
APRIL 2019
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Startmate Founder Mixer + Happy Hour
Meet Startmate's latest cohort visiting San Francisco. When: Mon, 29 April 2019 Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Level 10, 250 Montgomery St (map) Register here (free) |
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ANZAC Day Bash at Hotel San Francisco
Hosted by Sydney Ducks - Aussies in San Francisco When: Thur, 25 April 2019 Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM Location: Hotel San Francisco (map) Free. |
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ANZAC Service + BBQ
When: Sun, 28 Apr 2019 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Log Cabin, Presidio (map) Cost: $15+ family packages available (tickets) |
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ANZAC Day Coffee Meetup (sponsored by CreditStacks)
Come meet up with the Aussie community on ANZAC day and enjoy a morning coffee (or tea) on the house, thanks to CreditStacks who is sponsoring this event. When: Thur, 25 April 2019 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Location: Bluestone Lane, Front St (map) |
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Aussie Easter Picnic
Hosted by Aussies of Silicon Valley When: Sat, 13 April 2019 Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Where: Edith Morley Park, Campbell (map) |
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Commonwealth Networking Series
Mingle with entrepreneurs, VCs and a range of professionals involved in cross-border business in a relaxed atmosphere among the Commonwealth community here in the Bay! When: Thurs, 11 Apr 2019 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: King George Hotel (map) Cost: $15 member, $30 non member (tickets) |
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Little Creatures Mini Tap Takeovers & Meet the Brewer
Little Creatures is an Australian brewing company based in Fremantle, WA. When: Sat, 6 April 2019 Time: 5:00 PM onwards Where: Farmshop, Larkspur (map) |
MARCH 2019
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Aussie Gents Drinks
Hosted by Aussies of Silicon Valley When: Sat, 30 March 2019 Time: 7:00 PM Where: TBC (Silicon Valley) |
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Ladies Drinks
Hosted by Aussies of Silicon Valley When: Fri, 29 March 2019 Time: 7:00 PM Where: TBC (Silicon Valley) |
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Monthly Happy Hour for Aussies in San Francisco
Hosted by Sydney Ducks - Aussies in San Francisco When: Thur, 28 March 2019 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Hotel San Francisco (map) Free. |
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Happy Hour with UNSW Founder 10x Cohort
Join the current batch of founders from the University of New South Wales’ Founder 10x accelerator program for drinks and pizza at Covo. When: Mon, 25 March 2019 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where: Covo, 981 Mission Street (map) Free. |
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Little Creatures Mini Tap Takeovers & Meet the Brewer
Little Creatures is an Australian brewing company based in Fremantle, WA. When: Wed, 20 March 2019 Time: 5:00 PM onwards Where: Taplands, Santa Clara (map) |
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Karrabing Film Collective
A screening and conversation between collective members + anthropologist Tarek Elhaik The Karrabing Film Collective is a media group consisting of more than 30 intergenerational Aboriginal filmmakers from Australia’s Northern Territory. When: Wed, 20 March 2019 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where: Kadist, San Francisco (map) |
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AFN Fireside Chat with Olivia Humphrey & Happy Hour
Olivia is the founder and CEO of Kanopy. Kanopy is the leading film streaming platform for public libraries and universities which Olivia founded in 2008 in Perth Australia. Hosted by the Aussie Founders Network. When: Thur, 14 March 2019 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Location: The Vault, 415 Jackson Street (map) Cost: $10-$20 (tickets) |
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Plug and Play International: Diplomat Roundtable
Roundtable discussion on global open innovation with top diplomats and representatives from Australia, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. When: Thur, 14 March 2019 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Plug and Play Tech Center, Events Center, 440 N. Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale (map) Free. |
FEBRUARY 2019
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Webinar: Top 10 Problems Australian Expats Face With US Tax
Glenn Hines from Australia America Tax Services will cover the Top 10 Problems Australian Expats Face with US Tax and what you need to know to ensure that your time in the US is successful and stress free. Hosted by Atlas Wealth Management. When: Wed 27th Feb, 2019 Time: 4:30pm PT Sign up here (free) |
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San Mate-O Aussie night
Casual Aussie get together + frozen pie/sausage roll pick up. When: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 Time: 6:30PM Location: San Mateo, The Swingin' Door (map) |
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AFN's Investor Panel
If seeking investment is on your ‘to do’ list for 2019. Hosted by the Aussie Founders Network. When: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 Time: 5:30PM Location: Perkins Coie, 505 Howard Street (map) Cost: $5 with promocode aussiefriends (includes drinks and snacks |
JANUARY 2019
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Aussie Day Celebration (South Lake Tahoe)
Celebrate Australia day at Sidellis. With Aussie food specials, and farmhouse beer specials. When: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 Time: 11:30AM - 10:00PM Location: Sidellis Lake Tahoe, 3350 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe (map) |
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California Basketball Australia Night
Includes exclusive giveaway item and post game chalk talk /Q&A with the Bear's own Sydney native, Grant Anticevich! When: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 Time: 7:00PM Where: Haas Pavilion, 115 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley (map) Cost: Special priced tickets and reserved seating available for the Aussies starting at $20/ticket. For more info and ticket purchase contact Derick 510-643-3206 derick.margerum@berkeley.edu |
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2019 Australia Day SF Official Beer Olympics Hottest 100 Party
Sausage Sizzle kicks off at 3pm. Tournament sign ups for Aussie-themed Beer/Wine/Spirit Olympics Games are from 8-9PM. Aussie spirit attire encouraged! When: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 Time: 3:00PM - 2:00AM Location: Horizon Lounge, 498 Broadway St (map) RSVP (free): Facebook RSVP is required and will be checked at the door. |
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Australia Day with PYE at Black Hammer Brewing
Celebrate Australia Day with great local beer and local meat pies by PYE! When: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM Location: Black Hammer Brewing, 544 Bryant St (map) |
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Straya Day at Hotel SF
Hosted by Golden Gate Australian Football League - 11 am till Triple J plays the No. 1 song (targeting 5pm) - Will there be pies? Fair Dinkum there will be! - Australian Beer and Wine specials all day When: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 Time: 11:00AM - 11:00PM Location: Hotel San Francisco, 653 Commercial Street (map) Free. |
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Ignite Business Innovation Panel & Discussion on AI/Deakin
Victorian universities, business and government collaborate to commercialise local smart ideas. Hosted by the Australian Chambers of Commerce + Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. When: Thur, 24 Jan 2019 Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Location: Mindspace, 575 Market St, 4th Floor (map) Cost: Non member - $30 |
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AFN Australia Day Party + Fireside Chat with Ash Fontana
When: Thur, 24 Jan 2019 Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Location: DocuSign, 221 Main St #1000 (map) Cost: $10 +$2.24 fee (Early Bird) |
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2019 Australia Day Gala
Annual Gala hosted by the Australian Chambers of Commerce. When: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 Time: 6:00PM Where: Fairmont Hotel (map) Cost: Non Member Tickets - $260, Members $210 Hosted by the Australian Chambers of Commerce |
DECEMBER 2018
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The [San Francisco] Connection (University of QLD)
Catch up with fellow UQ alumni living in San Francisco. This is an informal meet-up organised by alumni for alumni. When: Thur, 6 Dec 2018 Time: 6:30PM Location: S&R Lounge at Hotel Zetta (map) Registration required (free) |
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AFN + SF Aussies | Christmas Drinks
Annual Australian Founders Network and Australian American Chamber of Commerce Holiday drinks for the Australian community. When: Fri, 5 Dec 2018 Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM Location: The Devil's Acre (map) Ticket required: $10 + $2.24 fee |
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SelectUSA Australia High Tech Webinar
An online event for Aussie Founders and Aussie company's exploring or thinking about expansion into the US / San Francisco. Learn all about the resources available. When: Tue, 4 Dec 2018 Time: 2:00PM PT Location: Online Webinar Register here |
NOVEMBER 2018
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San Francisco: Aussie Club Holiday Drinks
The Aussie Club is an Australian/American business network for senior executives. When: Thurs, 29 Nov 2018 Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Location: Constellation Brands Bar (map) Ticket required: Non Member $65 |
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San Mate-O Aussie night
Casual Aussie get together + frozen pie/sausage roll pick up. When: Thurs, 29 Nov 2018 Time: 7:00PM Location: San Mateo, The Swingin' Door (map) |
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A Magical Evening For The Great Barrier Reef
An evening of cocktails and connections When: Thur, 1 Nov 2018 Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM Where: W Hotel, 181 3rd St (map) Dress: Business or fun attire RSVP: MSchafer@greeningaustralia.org.au |
OCtober 2018
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Australian Stock Exchange IPO Event
PALO ALTO When: Wed, 10 Oct 2018 Time: 5:45PM - 8:00PM Where: Garden Court Hotel, 520 Cowper StPalo Alto (map) Register here for FREE SAN FRANCISCO When: Thur, 11 Oct 2018 Time: 5:30PM - 8:00PM Where: Four Seasons Hotel,757 Market St (map) Register here for FREE Hosted by Aussie Founders Network |
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Startmate 2018 | Founder Mixer
When: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM Where: Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy St (map) Hosted by Aussie Founders Network |
September 2018
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2018 AFL Grand Final - San Francisco Watch Party!
The Golden Gate Australian Football League (a local non-profit) has rented out the entire venue to show the 2018 AFL Grand Final on EVERY SCREEN including the huge jumbo screen behind the bar. Over 21yo only (no kids). When: Fri 28 Sep 2018 Time: 7:00 PM Location: BuzzWorks, 365 11th St, SOMA (map) Tickets: $30-$35 |
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AFL Grand Final Party
When: 28 Sep 2018 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Tabletop Tap House, Fidi (map) Registration required ($20-$30) Hosted by Australian American Chamber of Commerce - SF |