Nominate your favorite business to Tomatokind's Directory of Creative Spaces 1.0!
Plus, 10 creative adventures curated specifically for our SF readers ~
Happy Monday!
…from Asha Tea House — a serene cafe in Downtown Berkeley, CA with expansive ceilings (and delectable teas & desserts).
Today, since I already brought tea from home, I ordered their black sesame soft serve…and it was delicious 😋.
How are you treating yourself today?
LAUNCHING: Directory of Creative Spaces 1.0
We have a lot coming your way this week, so we’re keeping this one short.
We are launching again!
This time, it is our…
Directory of Creative Spaces 1.0 —
A living, community-built map of creative spaces, studios, and hideaways — curated from our editorial adventures at Tomatokind Magazine and reader submissions. Think of it as “Yelp” for creatives!
Here, you’ll find local co-ops and collectives, artist co-working spaces, creative services, gathering places, and creative event venues - updated every quarter.
Why did we create this, you ask?
Because, for the past 2 years…
our readers and community members (aka, you all!) have been asking us for recommendations and referrals to creative spaces, talent, and community events in your neighborhoods.
So, we decided to create a hub where you can tap into the the richness of the Tomatokind community, all past (and future) intel, and connect your creative curiosities and needs with fellow professionals, collaborators, studios, and gathering spaces.
But, BEFORE we launch Directory of Creative Spaces 1.0 (for real, for real - on Nov 10th!), we are asking for your input.
Because…this “Yelp for creatives” is truly by us, for us.
Please take 30 seconds to contribute! 🙏🏼 →
November in the SF Bay Area
With that, keep reading if you are one of our SF-based readers (about 55% of y’all)!
If not, we hope to release event curations in your city soon — and, tune back in later this week. 🫶
With that, here are a handful of creative events in/near SF you won’t want to miss!
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Location: The Freight & Salvage (2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704)
Time: 7pm
Thursday, Nov. 6
Location: SCRAP SF (2150 Newcomb Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124)
Time: 6-8pm
Friday, Nov. 7
Fort Mason Night Market
Location: Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123)
Time: 5-10pm
Saturday, Nov. 8
Cafecito & Crafts Club
Location: Cafe con Cariño (528 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607)
Time: 11am-2pm
3rd Annual Comic Con at the Berkeley Public Library
Location: The Berkeley Public Library - Central Branch (2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA 94704)
Time: 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday, Nov. 9
Nurturing Your Creative Vitality
Location: Marin Headlands, Marin County CA
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Thursday, Nov. 13
Location: Exploratorium (Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 941110)
Time: 6-10pm
Friday, Nov. 14
Nida Liftawiya on Growth with CreativeMornings - Oakland
Location: Groundfloor - Oakland (4055 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609)
Time: 8:30-10am
Sunday, Nov. 23
Headwest Holiday Marketplace - Northlake, Oakland
Location: Lot 2270 at Northlake Hub (2270 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612)
Time: 11am - 4pm
If there are events and creative adventures in the Bay Area we have missed, please tell us about them! →
With zeal and gratitude for this creative life,
Vanessa
Mudworks Ceramics Studio in El Cerrito is fantastic! Lovely well organized , with the friendliest folks. I've taken two classes there and learned so much! I will be back for more when time allows.