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December 7th, 2025
From the desk of President Henry Karnilowicz
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Greetings from the largest small business association in area in San Francisco, advocating for all our businesses, including for issues such as security, legislation, and marketing.
We invite you to explore our website archive to access all our past newsletters.
SOMA offers a wide variety of services, restaurants, and more. Whether you’re looking for a great place to eat, need motorcycle repairs, want to explore local art, print or copy documents, visit an optometrist, enjoy a night out at a club, or even try an assisted stretch — you’ll find it all in our Member Directory.
We encourage all to share this newsletter with friends and associates. Help us spread the word!
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Thanksgiving at SOMA Produce
- SOMBA Fireside Chat & Network Party
- TJPA - Rooftop Jazz on Wednesday's
- Renaissance Entrepreneurship- Women Mean Business Networking
- ICARUS: A Concert Cabaret in SOMA
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Yerba Buena Gardens - Holiday Party at Wine Down SF
- Trellis: Podcast Networking Night
| | Thanksgiving at SOMA Produce | | We applaud SOMA Produce... | | The community was warmly invited to enjoy free food and refreshments in celebration of Thanksgiving. A generous assortment of sandwiches was provided, prepared with care by a dedicated team that began working early in the morning. In total, more than 500 sandwiches were made and distributed to the community. This thoughtful act of service reflects the outstanding commitment and generosity of the owners of SOMA Produce, Waleed Jaradie and Mohamed Manea, whose efforts truly made the event a success. | |
SOMBA Fireside Chat & Network Party | | |
We had originally hoped to hold this event before the end of the year. However, with so many activities already taking place in SOMA, we’ve decided to schedule the Fireside Chat for January or February instead, making it a great opportunity to welcome and celebrate the new year.
If you want a good Italian meal in SOMA, consider Montesacro on Stevenson St. or 54 Mint in Mint Alley.
Montesacro - 510 Stevenson Street
www.montesacro.com
Montesacro is a trattoria and wine bar specializing in pinsa, a cloud-like Roman-style pizza, and authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
54 Mint - 16 Mint Plaza
www.54mint.com
54 Mint is a modern Italian trattoria in San Francisco’s historic Mint Plaza. A place to gather, savor, and celebrate, we bring the warmth of Rome to the heart of the city.
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Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA)...
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Where: Salesforce Park
Location: 425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
A lineup of exceptional Bay Area jazz musicians takes the stage each week in this series, curated by Jazz in the Neighborhood and the Bay Area Jazz Mobile. The program is free of charge and open to the public, offering the community an opportunity to enjoy outstanding live music.
See all of their weekly events by clicking the button below:
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Renaissance Entrepreneurship-
Women Mean Business Holiday Networking
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Date: Thursday, December 11th
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Where: The Chieftain Irish Pub & Restaurant
Location: 198 5th St., San Francisco 94103
Women Mean Business is a gathering designed to foster networking and encourage reflection on the courage, commitment, and creativity required to build a successful business. The event invites participants to celebrate their entrepreneurial journeys, connect with fellow business owners, and discover practical strategies for growth with guidance from Renaissance consultant, Ericka Scott.
| | ICARUS: A Concert Cabaret in SOMA | | |
Date: Thursday, December 11th
Time: 10:00 pm
Where: OASIS
Location: 298 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
“ICARUS: a concert cabaret” showcases musician Icarus as he steps out from behind the OASIS bar to debut a collection of self-produced, original new-wave pop songs, ranging from synth-driven boy-band rhythms to intimate, stripped-down ballads. Audiences can expect a dynamic, sexy, and heartfelt performance that blends raw musical talent with pole artistry and sharp humor. Icarus’s emotional intensity and vibrant stage presence are further elevated by backup vocalists and fellow bartenders, Ki Raynor and Natalie Padron, along with pianist Cory Deines.
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Holiday Party at Wine Down SF...
Date: Friday, December 12th
Time: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Wine Down SF
Location: 685 Folsom St
The evening’s lineup features music from DJ Tash and DJ SNKR from 6 to 9 PM, creating the perfect backdrop for a night of festive fun. From 6 to 7 PM, guests can join the Holiday Bingo Bash, followed by the lively Wine Elephant Game at 7:30 PM, similar to a white elephant exchange, but with no gifts to bring and a guaranteed bottle of wine to take home.
RSVP to this fun, festive Holiday Party by clicking the button below:
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Trellis: Podcast Networking Night
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Calling all Bay Area Podcasters...
Date: Thursday, January 8th
Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: Trellis Coworking, Events, Cafe & Bar
Location: 981 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Trellis is hosting its first podcast networking night, a chance for creators, audio pros, and beginners alike to finally connect in person. The evening will feature a social hour, a podcasting speed meet, breakout discussions with industry leaders, a studio open house, and more. Breakout sessions will be led by Mimi Xu (Patreon), Justin Molineaux (Cue.ai), Charles Loi (Emmy-winning director and producer), and Indy Rishi Singh (Political Hope Podcast).
Each ticket includes one drink, with additional beverages available for purchase.
Reserve your ticket today by clicking the button below!
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