Author: Maddie Alden
Event Alert: Annual Spark SF Public Schools Gala!
ABCey is super excited to help out with the Annual Spark SF Public Schools Gala alongside producer, Bespoke by Katy Higgins! Grab your tickets soon!
Spark SF Public Schools Gala
Friday May 12 | The Fairmont San Francisco | 6 – 11pm | 60’s Cocktail Attire | Tickets
The Spark Gala is SFUSD’s and Spark* SF Public School’s celebration that brings together the SF community. This includes the civic and business leaders and local philanthropists, to the educators and parents. All unite to celebrate and recognize the Mayor’s Teacher and Principal of the Year!
Inspired by the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love, they honor SFUSD’s policies of inclusion and diversity. Together, we can create an education revolution.
We are thrilled to participate in this inspiring event! Make sure to snag your tickets ASAP, and we’ll see you there!
Will you be attending? Let us know thoughts in the comments below or on Facebook and Twitter!
ABCey’s Startup Monday: Upwork!
Startup Monday is ABCey’s weekly post that features some of the best and brightest companies in the Bay Area. They are often companies that we have our eye on, or have worked with in the past & would like to share with friends and followers of ABCey Events! Today’s Startup Monday highlights Upwork!
About Upwork
Who doesn’t dream of working from home in their pj’s or from a coffee shop in Europe? Upwork is an awesome company that endorses and manages contractors and freelancers, just like ABCey Events! They are a worldwide freelancing website that allows businesses to search for and hire independent contractors and professionals. Essentially, Upwork is a job board where client’s post projects. Freelancers submit proposals and make bids to win these projects. After each project is completed, both the client and the freelancer leave reviews of each other – helping the best move to the top.
Companies can form the best teams possible regardless of location. Upwork’s slogan is “where the world goes to work!”
Other Perks
Another great feature of Upwork’s is that it enables companies to track their freelancer’s work hours to make sure the billing process is fair. We love that that this helps bring transparency and trust into remote working relationships!
ABCey also relies on freelancers and contractors for our events, and with this lean business model we are able to create dream team’s for each new event, and can also scale to any size- allowing us to compete with global firms with full time salaried staff”s!
Interested in Upwork? If you’re looking for a freelancer or are one, this is definitely where you should be! Let us know thoughts in the comments below or on Facebook and Twitter!
ABCey’s Top 5 Entrance Ideas for Your Next Event!
How your attendees enter your event can instantly create the “wow” factor before the event event starts! ABCey Events provides insight on ways truly make an entrance.
1.Use Projection Mapping
Tunnels are a great way to create a transition from the outside world to your event. Utilizing projection mapping and audio in a tunnel can really get people in the mindset to focus on whats coming up!
2.Create an Archway
Archways offer a huge branding opportunity to kick off your event! The sheer size will grab your attendees attention!
3.Get Interactive
Use the entrance as a chance to have guests immediately get interactive! Create a quick and fun activity to get people having fun ASAP!
4.Have a Photo Op
Create a photo opportunity guests can’t miss! This will also help your event have a social media presence as guests can post their pictures to all their social media accounts!
5.Have Greeters
Instantly pump people up by having greeters at the entrance either offering them a cocktail or party gift!
Making a statement from the beginning to end of an event is always one of our goals! Having a stellar entrance definitely a must!
What are your favorite entrance ideas? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook and Twitter!
ABCey’s Startup Monday: Zendesk
Startup Monday showcases companies and the Bay Area that we think are awesome! This week we highlight Zendesk, a company that helps other companies understand and aid their customers better!
More Info:
Zendesk was started in a Copenhagen loft by three friends who used an old kitchen door as a desk. They wanted to bring a “bit of zen” to the chaotic world of customer support. And, they wanted to do it with software that was nice to look at and easy to use.
Zendesk helps companies have better communication and relationships with their customers. They also help businesses understand those customers better. Most noteworthy is their support system! The system involves a team of experts that can be reached around the world via email, phone and chat! Another great tool offered is their customer analytics. This allows companies to predict what would help lead to higher customer satisfaction as well evaluate performance.
We love that how they create solid relationships between businesses and their customers, because we love doing the same with our clients!
ABCey’s Weekend Lineup 3/24 – 3/26
It’s finally Friday! ABCey Events has a Weekend Lineup with the list of the top Bay Area Weekend events! This weekend enjoy wine, beer and a massive color fight! Cheers!
Uncorked SF
Uncorked Wine Festivals is coming back to SF this weekend! Sample over 100 wines and don’t forget to try the artisanal food vendors! Take pictures in the Photo Booth and enjoy the DJ while sipping with friends!
2017 Holi Festival: The Bay’s Biggest Free Color Fight
Friday March 24| 5:30-8 pm | 2600 Camino Ramon | San Ramon
Holi is an ancient festival from India that celebrates the beginning of spring. Throw brightly colored pigments on your friends and commemorate the vibrant colors of springtime. Get messy and have some fun!
The Golden West Beer Tour
Saturday March 25 |11:30 AM – 4:00 PM | 906 Washington Street | Oakland
Did you know – Oakland was at one time one of the largest beer brewing cities in the country until Prohibition? Luckily now there are tons of microbreweries to keep Oakland hopping again! Learn more about Oakland beer history while tasting some great brews!
The Polish Ambassador
Saturday March 25 | $27.50-30| The Midway | San Francisco
Looking to dance the night away this weekend? The Polish Ambassador, Psychemagik, and Fort Knox Five can help this weekend at The Midway!
2017 Macy’s Flower Show
March 26 – April 9 | Macy’s Union Square | San Francisco
Enjoy the opening of Macy’s annual Flower show this weekend! The theme is carnival and the floral installations are incredible! Do some shopping while looking at some amazing arrangements! Take a look at the full schedule!
We are pumped to get drenched in color and drink with friends this weekend!
ABCey Presents: Six St. Patrick’s Day DIY Drinks!
St. Patricks Day is this Friday! Looking to spice up your drinks? ABCey Events has created a list of Irish themed drinks to start your weekend off right!
St. Patrick’s Day Green Beer
Make sure you make a St. Patrick’s Day favorite with this recipe for green beer!
Homemade Shamrock Shake
Avoid McDonalds and enjoy a shamrock shake from the comfort of your own home!
This milkshake is the perfect combination of everything tasty in the world!
St Patrick’s Day Ombre Jello Shots
If you’re really looking to party this St. Patrick’s Day do it with these gorgeous jello shots!
Irish Fishbowl
Make sure you drink this festive fishbowl with Friends this Friday!
Baileys Martini
Enjoy this fancy twist on a classic martini with some Bailey’s Irish cream!
Bonus Points: Home Kegerator
If you’re really looking to go all in for St. Patty’s Day consider getting a mini kegerator for your house.
What drinks will you be making for St. Patrick’s Day? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook and Twitter!
ABCey’s Startup Monday: Opendoor
Startup Monday is ABCey’s weekly post that features some of the best and brightest companies in the Bay Area. They are often companies that we have our eye on, or have worked with in the past & would like to share with friends and followers of ABCey Events! Today’s Startup Monday highlights Opendoor, a site that allows you to buy and sell houses online!
Opendoor
We know buy and selling a home can be a very stressful event! Opendoor makes the process a whole lot easier by handling most of the details online! We love how simple the site makes finding your dream home.
How it Works
Selling a home has never been this simple! Once you create a free online account you can enter in information about your home and get started. Once an offer is received and accepted, sellers select a home inspection date. Closing dates are then selected on the website and Opendoor handles paperwork and escrow.
Buying your next home is also possible on Opendoor. Search for houses in your area and also get a sneak peak of houses that will be hitting the market soon. The company will also help you find a lender if needed. Once you’re ready, make an offer online. Opendoor also has an app so you can look at houses on the go!
We love that Opendoor provides 100% transparency during the whole process.
Interested in Opendoor? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook and Twitter!
ABCey’s Bay Area Weekend Lineup: 3/3/17 – 3/5/17
It’s the freakin’ weekend! ABCey Events has the Weekend Lineup with a list of the top Bay Area Weekend events! If you’re too excited for Burning Man or looking to unplug we have events for you!
Burnal Equinox
Saturday March 4 | 6pm – 2am | Tickets | Public Works | San Francisco
Can’t wait until Burning Man? SF Burnal Equinox features all the art, music and performances related to Burning Man! The theme is humor so be prepared to laugh and enjoy a truly magical experience!
“Unplugged” 14-Mile Bike Ride Tour
Saturday March 4 | 9am – 1pm | RSVP | California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco
Celebrate National Day of Unplugging this Saturday and go on a bike ride adventure around San Francisco! Step away from your phone and take in the beautiful views our city has to offer in the 14 mile bike ride with stops at a relaxed pace!
Onesie Pub Crawl
Saturday March 4 | 6pm – 1am | Tickets | Fisherman’s Wharf | San Francisco
Who doesn’t love a themed pub crawl? Don’t stress about an outfit, throw on your comfiest onesies and head to Fisherman’s Wharf for $3 drinks for the world’s biggest onesie party!
Will you be attending any of these Bay Area/SF events? What other SF events are you excited about this weekend? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook and Twitter!
ABCey Events Startup Monday: Shyp
Startup Monday is ABCey’s weekly post that features some of the best and brightest companies in the Bay Area. They are often companies that we have our eye on, or have worked with in the past & would like to share with friends and followers of ABCey Events! Today’s Startup Monday highlights Shyp, a shipping app that makes sending packages less of a hassle!
Shyp
Don’t have enough time in the day to ship items? This app saves time and lets you focus on the more pressing things on your to do list! Using the app, customers set up a location (home or work) for Shyp to pick up the item. After pick up, Shyp will pack (if you haven’t already) and ship your item for you while also providing a tracking number!
Who Can Shyp?
Shyp is available for individuals, businesses and enterprises and can do everything from printing labels to getting the box and tape necessary to ship! Another great feature is their pricing. Individuals and small to medium size businesses do not have to pay monthly fees!
The app is currently available to those in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City and Chicago.
We love that this is on less thing to worry about and we can focus on other important tasks!
Interested in Shyp? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook and Twitter!
ABCey’s Bay Area Weekend Lineup: 2/24/17 – 2/26/17
Happy Friyay! ABCey Events has the Weekend Lineup with a list of the top Bay Area Weekend events! Whether you’re looking for a place to watch The Oscars or want dance the night away with MSTRKRFT, there are plenty of fun things happening this Friday – Sunday!
Spark Social SF 2017 Oscars Party
February 26 | 2:30 – 9:30pm | RSVP | SPARK Social SF | San Francisco
Is LaLa Land going to sweep the Oscars this year? Watch the Oscars in style this year by enjoying all you can drink champagne for $20 as well as an Oscars betting pool, bingo, and free popcorn. Get off your couch and head over to SPARK Social!
Noise Pop: MSTRKRFT
February 25 | 9pm | Mezzanine | San Francisco
This is the much anticipated return of MSTRKRFT! They are finally back with new music! Listen to their new tracks all night long and enjoy your Saturday night!
Mix & Mac Pop-Up
February 24 | 5 – 9pm | Harmonic Brewing | San Francisco
Who doesn’t love mac and cheese and beers? Kickoff your weekend with this amazing happy hour! Customize your mac and cheese and enjoy some of the best brews!
TechUp Career Fair
February 25 | 10am – 4pm | Register | Castro Theater | San Francisco
Spend your Saturday with some of the tech giants! TechUp looks for awesome tech talent and connects them with the biggest names! This career fair includes awesome workshops, mentor sessions and networking opportunities!
Pier 39 Outdoor Movie Night – The Wedding Planner
February 24 | 6pm | Carousel Stage – Pier 39 | San Francisco
Enjoy date night with an outdoor movie! Pier 39 is playing The Wedding Planner this Friday. Grab your popcorn, blanket and a cute date and have a romantic night out!
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
February 25 | 6 – 9pm | Tickets | Le Mèridien Hotel | San Francisco
Become a detective for the night and spice up your dinner plans this weekend and add in a murder mystery! Guess “who did it” and enjoy this with a group of friends!
TEDxOnBoard
February 26 | 12 – 3:30pm | 906 Broadway | San Francisco
Enjoy this TEDx Talk with a group of awesome speakers and performers! Don’t miss the yacht post party and have the to chance to network!