From a tech talk to a film lecture, there's plenty to enjoy in San Francisco this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Dynamic Talks: Contextual Recommendations and Next-Best Action Models
From the event description:
Come join us at the second event of our free technical meetup series, "Dynamic Talks." The topic this time will be: Contextual recommendation and next best action models. The first talk will be about decision automation in marketing systems using reinforcement learning. The second talk will be about realtime contextual product recommendations that scale and generate revenue. The third talk will be about machine learning services — how to begin, and when do you start scaling?
When: Wednesday, July 17, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Reactor, 680 Folsom St., #145
Admission: Free
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Trail Mixer: Yoga and Dogs Unite (Doga)
From the event description:
Let's have a yoga pawty in the parks with a dog-friendly "Tail Mixer." Enjoy our dog-friendly happy hour event in your national park with: An outdoor yoga class, activities, a DIY doggie station and more. Of course, we have something for our human friends too. Your ticket includes complimentary small bites, a trail mix bar by REI and cold brews.
When: Thursday, July 18, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Crissy Field, 1199 E. Beach
Admission: $17 (Group of 4-plus Tickets); $20 (General Tickets)
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Opening: 'Most Beautiful Swiss Books' Exhibition
From the event description:
Join us for a showcase of the "Most Beautiful Swiss Books" opening during the San Francisco Art Book Fair. "The Most Beautiful Swiss Books" is an annual competition recognizing the work of the most talented book designers in Switzerland.
When: Thursday, July 18, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Swissnex San Francisco, Pier 17, Suite 800
Admission: Free
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Smart City Cycling 1: Classroom Workshop
From the event description:
Looking to get comfortable riding in San Francisco? Join us for a presentation covering all you need to know for biking in the Bay Area. This is the perfect class for anyone looking to hone his or her skills, or people interested in riding but intimidated by urban traffic.
When: Thursday, July 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega St.
Admission: Free (RSVP); $25 (RSVP + SF Bicycle Coalition Discounted Membership)
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Guest Lecture: It’s Really Hard to Watch Films Properly
From the event description:
Filmmakers create their films in a deliberate way, for a particular environment and to affect an audience in a highly-determined manner. The rise of direct-to-consumer streaming platforms and the ubiquity of mobile devices drastically varies the current experience of watching films. In this multimedia lecture with film clips, former SFFILM Executive Director Noah Cowan breezes through the history of cinema with an eye to authors’ intents and how the medium’s “editioning” process has supported and thwarted their desires.
When: Thursday, July 18, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: McEvoy Foundation for the Arts, 1150 25th St., Building B
Admission: $7 (Students); $7 (Seniors); $10 (General Admission)
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Parking in San Francisco can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of San Francisco parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check BART or MUNI for nearby stations and schedules.
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