San Francisco, Uncovered: Things Born in SF

🌉 Some of America's most surprising firsts happened in San Francisco. Long before Silicon Valley, San Francisco was shaping the world in unexpected ways. The city's streets hold the stories behind everything from the martini and the first underground parking garage to the founding of the United Nations and the birth of topless dancing. Yet most of these stories are hiding in plain sight. In this lecture, Hannah Blazei, journalist, KPIX News editor, and creator of Good Stories San Francisco, uncovers the stories behind some of San Francisco's most iconic things. She brings to life the people, moments, and unlikely events that helped make San Francisco unlike anywhere else in the world. One story is still unwritten... because you'll choose it! Before the lecture, we'll ask our community what San Francisco story they'd like to hear about. It could be a historic event, an iconic landmark, a neighborhood mystery, or anything else that makes this city special. The comment with the most likes across our social media will become Hannah's final story of the evening. Voting is officially open! Comment on any of our social media posts to cast your vote!📸 Instagram🎵 TikTok💼 LinkedIn Whether you're a lifelong local or new to the Bay, this talk will leave you looking at the city with fresh eyes. ✨ 🕰 Event Details ​​​What should I expect? 7:00-7:35 --> arrival & chats 7:35-8:20 --> lecture 8:20-9:00 --> q&a and more chatting ​​​Who's invited? Anyone with an interest in learning new things, meeting new people, and doing fun things on weeknights! Lots of people came solo to our last event, so don't be afraid to do the same—you’ll meet some awesome people! ​​​What about parking? There's no parking on-site, so we recommend street parking or using public transportation. ​​Do I have to be 21+? No :) This venue is open to all ages. If you'd like to purchase alcohol, you must be 21+ and present a valid ID. ​Will this event be photographed or recorded? Photos and short video clips may be taken for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed or recorded. We do not do full recordings of lectures at this time. ​🔔 Stay in the Loop ​​​​​I can't make it to this event. How do I stay updated for future events? 📧 Join our mailing list📸 Follow our Instagram ​​​​​How do I become a speaker? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think your lecture is a good fit! 👉 Speaker form ​🧾 Policies ​​The lecture is sold out! Can I join a waitlist? Unfortunately, Luma does NOT support waitlists for paid events yet. We recommend checking back on the event site the day before / the day of the event! Attendees are likely to drop out. ​​​What about refunds? You can refund your ticket up to 24 hours before the event starts. Since this is a limited-space event, we encourage you to update your RSVP if you can’t make it—this helps us keep spots open for others. NOTE - you do NOT need to email us for a refund, we will issue one within 48 hours upon changing your RSVP to "Not Going" :) ​What about accessibility? We want our lectures to be as accessible as possible. Accessibility can vary depending on the space, so please research our specific venue to learn more about things like wheelchair access and service animal policies. If you have any accessibility needs not covered here, please email us at hello@bigbrainlectures.com and we’ll do our best to support you. ​​What about the ticket structure? We’re proud to pay all of our incredible venues and hardworking speakers, and the rest supports the Big Brain team so we can keep bringing community lectures to the Bay Area.We also reserve a handful of financial assistance tickets for every lecture. If you need support, please email hello@bigbrainlectures.com. ​What about email updates? By registering for this event, you’ll be added to the Big Brain mailing list and receive occasional updates about future lectures and events. You can unsubscribe at any time.…