Please join Ruby author and movement teacher Susie Hara for workshops in body-centered writing. The drop-in sessions will be in the large conference room from 4-5 pm on Tuesdays, January 14th, 21st, 28th, and Feb 4th. We will practice simple, energizing movements to wake up the mind-body connection; map the body as a source for generating writing; spark the writing process with hands-on prompts. An award-winning author, Susie’s lifelong study of movement includes dance, Qigong, Pilates, and yoga. She has taught this workshop at the Z Space and The Writing Salon, and is excited to offer it now at The Ruby. You don’t need any writing or movement experience to join; please bring yourself, something to write with, and a notebook.

[This is a Virtual Ruby event, a 13-week discussion/accountability group that will meet virtually on Tuesdays. Zoom link to be emailed.]

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity was created by artist and writer Julia Cameron more than 25 years ago to demystify the art of creation. The book posits that within every person is a source of creativity waiting to be unleashed.

As we usher in a new year, join us in a journey of spiritual and artistic renewal: a journey to reconnect with ourselves and overcome the mental blocks inhibiting our creative process. This group is for everyone, whether you are a writer, artist, designer, or simply someone looking to connect more deeply to your creative self.

In a small group over the course of 13 weeks, we will meet online every Tuesday for 1.5 hours to share, listen, and support one another in our journeys. The intention of this creative cluster is to create a safe space for us to embark on creative recovery together, where no one feels alone in these, often, isolating times.

After our initial intro meeting, every week over the subsequent weeks, you will be asked to complete:

• Morning pages: a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious

• The Artist Date: a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist

• Weekly exercises and prompts

• Meet with your creative cluster to share and listen

We invite Rubies and transfeminine, women, and non-binary extended community members join us.

Materials Needed

A copy of The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. For parents group, The Artist's Way for Parents.

RSVPs

To give us time to organize, please RSVP by January 17th. If you miss the deadline and would still like to participate, please email: staff@therubysf.com and we'll do our best

RSVP

Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a brand new beginner, these classes will offer a space to combine breath, movement, stillness, and surrender. The classes will be an accessible, heartful flow with some music and some silence. There will be plenty of room to dial it up or dial it down, depending on what you need from the class. I find that writing as a practice and yoga as a practice have many synergies, and I hope these classes will continue our commitment to accessible and affordable community yoga at The Ruby!

Class will be held on the 2nd floor, classic Ruby space.

About the Instructor

Marissa Mika has been on the yoga mat since 2010 and teaching since 2019. She’s studied and practiced with Yoga Like Water in London, Point Reyes Yoga in the Bay Area, and Yin Yoga with Corina Benner in Philadelphia. You can read more about Marissa and her approach to practicing and facilitating yoga here.

*This is an intimate gathering for Ruby members

Ruby Fiber Arts returns!

​Join Ruby Erica Kwan for an evening of Fiber Arts!

​For those new to knitting (or who haven't knitted in awhile), we can help teach the basics to get you started. Experienced knitters, bring your WIP. Let's create together! Crocheters, macrame artists, cross-stitchers, and yarn-lovers in general are most welcome as well. (As are spectators who could use a chill time to connect and share!)

​*This event is for Ruby members and their invited guests

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​Let's close out the week together with conversation, libations (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), and refreshments!

​When the weather is nice, we sometimes host on our outdoor deck.

​Women-identifying and nonbinary friends of members welcome to join! For the next few months, we'll also host our Open Reading on the 2nd Happy Hour of each month! Come at 5:30 pm for mingling, snacks, and libations. Readings start at 6 pm!

​The Ruby Open Reading event is a chill, supportive place to share your work-in-progress and hear from our amazing Ruby member writers. Channel your inner beatnik and enjoy the good vibes!

​We'll have a sign-up sheet for the reading when you arrive. If you're thinking about reading (which is not a requirement for attending), please plan for 5-8 minutes of time. Polished drafts and rough messes and everything in between are welcome! ​Non-readers are welcome!

​Ruby Open Reading, every 2nd Happy Hour

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​​The Ruby Book Club Returns! Join us on Monday, January 27, from 6:00 - 7:30pm.

​​Our January book is How We Know Our Time Travelers, by our very own Anita Felicelli. The book is available at local bookstores, the library, and on Bookshop.org.

​​​About How We Know Our Time Travelers

​​How We Know Our Time Travelers is a dark, surreal, and atmospheric collection of 14 genre-bending stories that explore themes of reality, time, and love. Meet an uncanny crew: a bickering couple who use an app to track their fights, a woman who realizes that an unseen lodger is squatting in her home, a woman encounters a younger version of her husband, and a group of creepy friends sell jars of fog.

​​About Anita Felicelli

​​Anita Felicelli is the author of the short story collection How We Know Our Time Travelers. Her other books include Chimerica: A Novel and the award-winning Love Songs for a Lost Continent. Anita edits Alta Journal‘s California Book Club.

​Anita has also contributed essays and criticism to the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Alta Journal, Slate, among other places. Her work has been recognized by the Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards and the Los Angeles Press Club. She served on the Board of the National Book Critics Circle from 2021-2024.

RSVP

Please join Ruby author and movement teacher Susie Hara for workshops in body-centered writing. The drop-in sessions will be in the large conference room from 4-5 pm on Tuesdays, January 14th, 21st, 28th, and Feb 4th. We will practice simple, energizing movements to wake up the mind-body connection; map the body as a source for generating writing; spark the writing process with hands-on prompts. An award-winning author, Susie’s lifelong study of movement includes dance, Qigong, Pilates, and yoga. She has taught this workshop at the Z Space and The Writing Salon, and is excited to offer it now at The Ruby. You don’t need any writing or movement experience to join; please bring yourself, something to write with, and a notebook.

[This is a Virtual Ruby event, a 13-week discussion/accountability group that will meet virtually on Tuesdays. Zoom link to be emailed.]

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity was created by artist and writer Julia Cameron more than 25 years ago to demystify the art of creation. The book posits that within every person is a source of creativity waiting to be unleashed.

As we usher in a new year, join us in a journey of spiritual and artistic renewal: a journey to reconnect with ourselves and overcome the mental blocks inhibiting our creative process. This group is for everyone, whether you are a writer, artist, designer, or simply someone looking to connect more deeply to your creative self.

In a small group over the course of 13 weeks, we will meet online every Tuesday for 1.5 hours to share, listen, and support one another in our journeys. The intention of this creative cluster is to create a safe space for us to embark on creative recovery together, where no one feels alone in these, often, isolating times.

After our initial intro meeting, every week over the subsequent weeks, you will be asked to complete:

• Morning pages: a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious

• The Artist Date: a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist

• Weekly exercises and prompts

• Meet with your creative cluster to share and listen

We invite Rubies and transfeminine, women, and non-binary extended community members join us.

Materials Needed

A copy of The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron.

RSVPs

To give us time to organize, please RSVP by January 17th. If you miss the deadline and would still like to participate, please email: staff@therubysf.com and we'll do our best

RSVP

Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a brand new beginner, these classes will offer a space to combine breath, movement, stillness, and surrender. The classes will be an accessible, heartful flow with some music and some silence. There will be plenty of room to dial it up or dial it down, depending on what you need from the class. I find that writing as a practice and yoga as a practice have many synergies, and I hope these classes will continue our commitment to accessible and affordable community yoga at The Ruby!

Class will be held on the 2nd floor, classic Ruby space.

About the Instructor

Marissa Mika has been on the yoga mat since 2010 and teaching since 2019. She’s studied and practiced with Yoga Like Water in London, Point Reyes Yoga in the Bay Area, and Yin Yoga with Corina Benner in Philadelphia. You can read more about Marissa and her approach to practicing and facilitating yoga here.

*This is an intimate gathering for Ruby members

Hey Rubies! This is a virtual session of the Non-Narrative Writing Group!

​This writing group is geared towards research/non-narrative writing. It's modeled off the existing writing accountability group, but with discussion about crafting arguments, data gathering and methods, tools for knowledge management, and anything else that would be useful! This is open to anyone but I'm hoping to especially bring together some of the academics, journalists, non-fic writers, at the ruby.

​As we build up this group, we're very open to suggestions and recommendations for what you'd like to do in meetings (besides write, haha) and what should we call the group!

​**This is an intimate group of Ruby members

Come join the Ruby Writing Accountability Group! A warm and welcoming community to support each other on our projects!

​Looking for a supportive writing community without the hassle of applying for workshops and retreats? Join The Ruby’s Writing Accountability Group!

​All Rubies are welcome, whether you are journaling, just beginning to explore your writing, working on a poetry collection or zine, or grinding on the umpteenth revision of your manuscript – no matter where you are in your practice, you’ll find a friendly community here.

​The Writing Accountability Group is an accessible complement to the writing workshops, residencies, fellowships, and conferences that writers have traditionally relied upon to improve their craft and build community. Often these opportunities are pricey and time-consuming, and many have limited availability. For writers with limited time, applying for and attending these opportunities can even take time away from the writing itself! This group is our solution to these challenges.

​During the first 30-45 minutes, a Ruby member will lead a short craft or generative exercise, after which we will break and spend the remaining time working independently on our own writing (though you are always welcome to skip the exercise in favor of focusing on your writing the whole time). You can attend these sessions as often or as infrequently as you’d like; there’s no commitment to join every time.

​Our craft talks and generative exercises are wholly led by group members! In the past, we’ve had exercises around closely reading a short story, prompts to help us think about our writing from a different perspective, generative exercises using memes, and even discussions around writing goals and struggles. Leading a session is a great way to enrich our community with different craft approaches and activities that improve all of our writing – and you’ll have our support along the way! We’ll also be on hand to help you introduce the exercise once everyone gets settled in.

​Can’t join us in-person? There will be a virtual session the Last Monday of each month!

​Whenever you’re feeling discouraged with the writing or publishing process, we’re here to give you a boost!

​This is an intimate group of Ruby members**

Come join the Ruby Writing Accountability Group! A warm and welcoming community to support each other on our projects!

​Looking for a supportive writing community without the hassle of applying for workshops and retreats? Join The Ruby’s Writing Accountability Group!

​All Rubies are welcome, whether you are journaling, just beginning to explore your writing, working on a poetry collection or zine, or grinding on the umpteenth revision of your manuscript – no matter where you are in your practice, you’ll find a friendly community here.

​The Writing Accountability Group is an accessible complement to the writing workshops, residencies, fellowships, and conferences that writers have traditionally relied upon to improve their craft and build community. Often these opportunities are pricey and time-consuming, and many have limited availability. For writers with limited time, applying for and attending these opportunities can even take time away from the writing itself! This group is our solution to these challenges.

​During the first 30-45 minutes, a Ruby member will lead a short craft or generative exercise, after which we will break and spend the remaining time working independently on our own writing (though you are always welcome to skip the exercise in favor of focusing on your writing the whole time). You can attend these sessions as often or as infrequently as you’d like; there’s no commitment to join every time.

​Our craft talks and generative exercises are wholly led by group members! In the past, we’ve had exercises around closely reading a short story, prompts to help us think about our writing from a different perspective, generative exercises using memes, and even discussions around writing goals and struggles. Leading a session is a great way to enrich our community with different craft approaches and activities that improve all of our writing – and you’ll have our support along the way! We’ll also be on hand to help you introduce the exercise once everyone gets settled in. If you have an idea for a future session (even if you don’t want to lead it yourself).

​Whenever you’re feeling discouraged with the writing or publishing process, we’re here to give you a boost!

​This is an intimate group of Ruby members**

Please join Ruby author and movement teacher Susie Hara for workshops in body-centered writing. The drop-in sessions will be in the large conference room from 4-5 pm on Tuesdays, January 14th, 21st, 28th, and Feb 4th. We will practice simple, energizing movements to wake up the mind-body connection; map the body as a source for generating writing; spark the writing process with hands-on prompts. An award-winning author, Susie’s lifelong study of movement includes dance, Qigong, Pilates, and yoga. She has taught this workshop at the Z Space and The Writing Salon, and is excited to offer it now at The Ruby. You don’t need any writing or movement experience to join; please bring yourself, something to write with, and a notebook.

[This is a Virtual Ruby event, a 13-week discussion/accountability group that will meet virtually on Tuesdays. Zoom link to be emailed.]

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity was created by artist and writer Julia Cameron more than 25 years ago to demystify the art of creation. The book posits that within every person is a source of creativity waiting to be unleashed.

As we usher in a new year, join us in a journey of spiritual and artistic renewal: a journey to reconnect with ourselves and overcome the mental blocks inhibiting our creative process. This group is for everyone, whether you are a writer, artist, designer, or simply someone looking to connect more deeply to your creative self.

In a small group over the course of 13 weeks, we will meet online every Tuesday for 1.5 hours to share, listen, and support one another in our journeys. The intention of this creative cluster is to create a safe space for us to embark on creative recovery together, where no one feels alone in these, often, isolating times.

After our initial intro meeting, every week over the subsequent weeks, you will be asked to complete:

• Morning pages: a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious

• The Artist Date: a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist

• Weekly exercises and prompts

• Meet with your creative cluster to share and listen

RSVPs are now closed.

Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a brand new beginner, these classes will offer a space to combine breath, movement, stillness, and surrender. The classes will be an accessible, heartful flow with some music and some silence. There will be plenty of room to dial it up or dial it down, depending on what you need from the class. I find that writing as a practice and yoga as a practice have many synergies, and I hope these classes will continue our commitment to accessible and affordable community yoga at The Ruby!

Class will be held on the 2nd floor, classic Ruby space.

About the Instructor

Marissa Mika has been on the yoga mat since 2010 and teaching since 2019. She’s studied and practiced with Yoga Like Water in London, Point Reyes Yoga in the Bay Area, and Yin Yoga with Corina Benner in Philadelphia. You can read more about Marissa and her approach to practicing and facilitating yoga here.

*This is an intimate gathering for Ruby members

The Ruby is excited to host Graphic Lit Book Club! Whether you’re a graphic novel and graphic memoir enthusiast, you’ve always hoped to dive into the world of long-form graphic narratives, or you’re just looking for your next great read, we’re thrilled to have a space for discussing graphic literature in a cozy book club setting.

​Co-hosted by Rubies Zareen Choudhury and Rebecca Rubenstein, Graphic Lit Book Club will meet from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at The Ruby, with light snacks and tea provided.

​For our February gathering, we’ll be reading and chatting about A Guest in the House by E.M. Carroll, a "haunting adult graphic novel horror story [in which]...a young woman marries a kind dentist only to realize that there’s a dark mystery surrounding his former wife’s death."

Read more about the book below, and snag your copy from a local comic book shop, an independent bookstore, or even your local library. You can also hop into the #graphic-lit-book-club channel on The Ruby Discord to see if anyone has a copy to lend out. For anyone unable to attend (or who wants to talk about all things graphic lit in between meetings), we’ll be keeping the conversation flowing on Discord.

​​A non-member femme or non-binary friend may join if they are hosted by a Ruby member. For non-members, we hope you feel the warmth of our space and community and also recognize the trust through which we are sharing space. Please help us keep the space clean, safe, and comfortable so that it can remain a sanctuary for artists and writers.

​About A Guest in the House:

​"After many lonely years, Abby’s just gotten married. She met her new husband—a recently widowed dentist—when he arrived in town with his young daughter, seeking a new start. Although it’s strange living in the shadow of her predecessor, Abby does her best to be a good wife and mother. But the more she learns about her new husband’s first wife, the more things don’t add up. And Abby starts to wonder . . . was Sheila’s death really by natural causes? As Abby sinks deeper into confusion, Sheila’s memory seems to become a force all its own, ensnaring Abby in a mystery that leaves her obsessed, fascinated, and desperately in love for the first time in her life.

​E.M. Carroll's masterful balance of black and white, surreal colors, rich textures, and dramatic lettering is assured to bring this story to life and give readers a chill up their spine as they read."

Let's close out the week together with conversation, libations (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), and refreshments! This Happy Hour is an extra special gathering as we celebrate 7 years of the The Ruby!

Friends of Rubies are also welcome to join as we celebrate as a community!

RSVP

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity was created by artist and writer Julia Cameron more than 25 years ago to demystify the art of creation. The book posits that within every person is a source of creativity waiting to be unleashed.

As we usher in a new year, join us in a journey of spiritual and artistic renewal: a journey to reconnect with ourselves and overcome the mental blocks inhibiting our creative process. This group is for everyone, whether you are a writer, artist, designer, or simply someone looking to connect more deeply to your creative self.

In a small group over the course of 13 weeks, we will meet online every Tuesday for 1.5 hours to share, listen, and support one another in our journeys. The intention of this creative cluster is to create a safe space for us to embark on creative recovery together, where no one feels alone in these, often, isolating times.

After our initial intro meeting, every week over the subsequent weeks, you will be asked to complete:

• Morning pages: a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious

• The Artist Date: a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist

• Weekly exercises and prompts

• Meet with your creative cluster to share and listen

RSVPs are now closed.

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity was created by artist and writer Julia Cameron more than 25 years ago to demystify the art of creation. The book posits that within every person is a source of creativity waiting to be unleashed.

As we usher in a new year, join us in a journey of spiritual and artistic renewal: a journey to reconnect with ourselves and overcome the mental blocks inhibiting our creative process. This group is for everyone, whether you are a writer, artist, designer, or simply someone looking to connect more deeply to your creative self.

In a small group over the course of 13 weeks, we will meet online every Tuesday for 1.5 hours to share, listen, and support one another in our journeys. The intention of this creative cluster is to create a safe space for us to embark on creative recovery together, where no one feels alone in these, often, isolating times.

After our initial intro meeting, every week over the subsequent weeks, you will be asked to complete:

• Morning pages: a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious

• The Artist Date: a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist

• Weekly exercises and prompts

• Meet with your creative cluster to share and listen

RSVPs are now closed.

There is a manifestation and healing portal that opens on the Hebrew calendar on the holy days of Tu b’Shevat and Tu b’Av. There is massive potential for what we call tikkun- rectification, repair, alignment- on these days. When we each tend to the tikkun path of our individual existence on Earth, we contribute to tikkun olam, or the repair and healing of the whole.

​Come gather two days before tu b’shevat for this ritual of repairing your own soul, and be ready to meet all the potential of this moment in time. Jessie-Susannah Karnatz aka The Money Witch (www.moneywitch.com) will teach for the first hour about the significance of this moment, being ready to move from the void (nothingness and also the potential of all things) of Winter, and the idea of Abundance from the Void.

​We will spend the second hour creating collaged prayer candles with the vision of who we will become and what shape we will take in this next one year cycle.

​This gathering is centered in anti-zionist mystical Jewish teaching but you do not need to be Jewish to attend.

​Materials cost is $7 for Ruby members and $18 for non-members. 

​This gathering will be capped at 20 attendees. 

​For more non-zionist tu b’shevat resources: https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/tu-bshvat/

RSVP

Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a brand new beginner, these classes will offer a space to combine breath, movement, stillness, and surrender. The classes will be an accessible, heartful flow with some music and some silence. There will be plenty of room to dial it up or dial it down, depending on what you need from the class. I find that writing as a practice and yoga as a practice have many synergies, and I hope these classes will continue our commitment to accessible and affordable community yoga at The Ruby!

Class will be held on the 2nd floor, classic Ruby space.

About the Instructor

Marissa Mika has been on the yoga mat since 2010 and teaching since 2019. She’s studied and practiced with Yoga Like Water in London, Point Reyes Yoga in the Bay Area, and Yin Yoga with Corina Benner in Philadelphia. You can read more about Marissa and her approach to practicing and facilitating yoga here.

*This is an intimate gathering for Ruby members

​Hey Rubies! This writing group is geared towards research/non-narrative writing. It's modeled off the existing writing accountability group, but with discussion about crafting arguments, data gathering and methods, tools for knowledge management, and anything else that would be useful! This is open to anyone but I'm hoping to especially bring together some of the academics, journalists, non-fic writers, at the ruby.

​As we build up this group, we're very open to suggestions and recommendations for what you'd like to do in meetings (besides write, haha) and what should we call the group! Please bring snacks to share!

​**This is an intimate group of Ruby members

Come join the Ruby Writing Accountability Group! A warm and welcoming community to support each other on our projects!

​Looking for a supportive writing community without the hassle of applying for workshops and retreats? Join The Ruby’s Writing Accountability Group!

​All Rubies are welcome, whether you are journaling, just beginning to explore your writing, working on a poetry collection or zine, or grinding on the umpteenth revision of your manuscript – no matter where you are in your practice, you’ll find a friendly community here.

​The Writing Accountability Group is an accessible complement to the writing workshops, residencies, fellowships, and conferences that writers have traditionally relied upon to improve their craft and build community. Often these opportunities are pricey and time-consuming, and many have limited availability. For writers with limited time, applying for and attending these opportunities can even take time away from the writing itself! This group is our solution to these challenges.

​During the first 30-45 minutes, a Ruby member will lead a short craft or generative exercise, after which we will break and spend the remaining time working independently on our own writing (though you are always welcome to skip the exercise in favor of focusing on your writing the whole time). You can attend these sessions as often or as infrequently as you’d like; there’s no commitment to join every time.

​Our craft talks and generative exercises are wholly led by group members! In the past, we’ve had exercises around closely reading a short story, prompts to help us think about our writing from a different perspective, generative exercises using memes, and even discussions around writing goals and struggles. Leading a session is a great way to enrich our community with different craft approaches and activities that improve all of our writing – and you’ll have our support along the way! We’ll also be on hand to help you introduce the exercise once everyone gets settled in.

​Can’t join us in-person? There will be a virtual session the Last Monday of each month!

​Whenever you’re feeling discouraged with the writing or publishing process, we’re here to give you a boost!

​This is an intimate group of Ruby members**

Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a brand new beginner, these classes will offer a space to combine breath, movement, stillness, and surrender. The classes will be an accessible, heartful flow with some music and some silence. There will be plenty of room to dial it up or dial it down, depending on what you need from the class. I find that writing as a practice and yoga as a practice have many synergies, and I hope these classes will continue our commitment to accessible and affordable community yoga at The Ruby!

Class will be held on the 2nd floor, classic Ruby space.

About the Instructor

Marissa Mika has been on the yoga mat since 2010 and teaching since 2019. She’s studied and practiced with Yoga Like Water in London, Point Reyes Yoga in the Bay Area, and Yin Yoga with Corina Benner in Philadelphia. You can read more about Marissa and her approach to practicing and facilitating yoga here.

*This is an intimate gathering for Ruby members

Come join the Ruby Writing Accountability Group! A warm and welcoming community to support each other on our projects!

​Looking for a supportive writing community without the hassle of applying for workshops and retreats? Join The Ruby’s Writing Accountability Group!

​All Rubies are welcome, whether you are journaling, just beginning to explore your writing, working on a poetry collection or zine, or grinding on the umpteenth revision of your manuscript – no matter where you are in your practice, you’ll find a friendly community here.

​The Writing Accountability Group is an accessible complement to the writing workshops, residencies, fellowships, and conferences that writers have traditionally relied upon to improve their craft and build community. Often these opportunities are pricey and time-consuming, and many have limited availability. For writers with limited time, applying for and attending these opportunities can even take time away from the writing itself! This group is our solution to these challenges.

​During the first 30-45 minutes, a Ruby member will lead a short craft or generative exercise, after which we will break and spend the remaining time working independently on our own writing (though you are always welcome to skip the exercise in favor of focusing on your writing the whole time). You can attend these sessions as often or as infrequently as you’d like; there’s no commitment to join every time.

​Our craft talks and generative exercises are wholly led by group members! In the past, we’ve had exercises around closely reading a short story, prompts to help us think about our writing from a different perspective, generative exercises using memes, and even discussions around writing goals and struggles. Leading a session is a great way to enrich our community with different craft approaches and activities that improve all of our writing – and you’ll have our support along the way! We’ll also be on hand to help you introduce the exercise once everyone gets settled in. If you have an idea for a future session (even if you don’t want to lead it yourself).

​Whenever you’re feeling discouraged with the writing or publishing process, we’re here to give you a boost!

​This is an intimate group of Ruby members**

​Let's close out the week together with conversation, libations (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), and refreshments!

​When the weather is nice, we sometimes host on our outdoor deck.

​Women-identifying and nonbinary friends of members welcome to join! For the next few months, we'll also host our Open Reading on the 2nd Happy Hour of each month! Come at 5:30 pm for mingling, snacks, and libations. Readings start at 6 pm!

​The Ruby Open Reading event is a chill, supportive place to share your work-in-progress and hear from our amazing Ruby member writers. Channel your inner beatnik and enjoy the good vibes!

​We'll have a sign-up sheet for the reading when you arrive. If you're thinking about reading (which is not a requirement for attending), please plan for 5-8 minutes of time. Polished drafts and rough messes and everything in between are welcome! ​Non-readers are welcome!

​Ruby Open Reading, every 2nd Happy Hour

RSVP

Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a brand new beginner, these classes will offer a space to combine breath, movement, stillness, and surrender. The classes will be an accessible, heartful flow with some music and some silence. There will be plenty of room to dial it up or dial it down, depending on what you need from the class. I find that writing as a practice and yoga as a practice have many synergies, and I hope these classes will continue our commitment to accessible and affordable community yoga at The Ruby!

Class will be held on the 2nd floor, classic Ruby space.

About the Instructor

Marissa Mika has been on the yoga mat since 2010 and teaching since 2019. She’s studied and practiced with Yoga Like Water in London, Point Reyes Yoga in the Bay Area, and Yin Yoga with Corina Benner in Philadelphia. You can read more about Marissa and her approach to practicing and facilitating yoga here.

*This is an intimate gathering for Ruby members

Hey Rubies! This is a virtual session of the Non-Narrative Writing Group!

​This writing group is geared towards research/non-narrative writing. It's modeled off the existing writing accountability group, but with discussion about crafting arguments, data gathering and methods, tools for knowledge management, and anything else that would be useful! This is open to anyone but I'm hoping to especially bring together some of the academics, journalists, non-fic writers, at the ruby.

​As we build up this group, we're very open to suggestions and recommendations for what you'd like to do in meetings (besides write, haha) and what should we call the group!

​**This is an intimate group of Ruby members

Ruby Fiber Arts returns!

​Join Ruby Erica Kwan for an evening of Fiber Arts!

​For those new to knitting (or who haven't knitted in awhile), we can help teach the basics to get you started. Experienced knitters, bring your WIP. Let's create together! Crocheters, macrame artists, cross-stitchers, and yarn-lovers in general are most welcome as well. (As are spectators who could use a chill time to connect and share!)

​*This event is for Ruby members and their invited guests

RSVP

Come join the Ruby Writing Accountability Group! A warm and welcoming community to support each other on our projects!

​Looking for a supportive writing community without the hassle of applying for workshops and retreats? Join The Ruby’s Writing Accountability Group!

​All Rubies are welcome, whether you are journaling, just beginning to explore your writing, working on a poetry collection or zine, or grinding on the umpteenth revision of your manuscript – no matter where you are in your practice, you’ll find a friendly community here.

​The Writing Accountability Group is an accessible complement to the writing workshops, residencies, fellowships, and conferences that writers have traditionally relied upon to improve their craft and build community. Often these opportunities are pricey and time-consuming, and many have limited availability. For writers with limited time, applying for and attending these opportunities can even take time away from the writing itself! This group is our solution to these challenges.

​During the first 30-45 minutes, a Ruby member will lead a short craft or generative exercise, after which we will break and spend the remaining time working independently on our own writing (though you are always welcome to skip the exercise in favor of focusing on your writing the whole time). You can attend these sessions as often or as infrequently as you’d like; there’s no commitment to join every time.

​Our craft talks and generative exercises are wholly led by group members! In the past, we’ve had exercises around closely reading a short story, prompts to help us think about our writing from a different perspective, generative exercises using memes, and even discussions around writing goals and struggles. Leading a session is a great way to enrich our community with different craft approaches and activities that improve all of our writing – and you’ll have our support along the way! We’ll also be on hand to help you introduce the exercise once everyone gets settled in.

​Can’t join us in-person? There will be a virtual session the Last Monday of each month!

​Whenever you’re feeling discouraged with the writing or publishing process, we’re here to give you a boost!

​This is an intimate group of Ruby members**

Produced by the Oakland Museum Women's Board for over 60 years, The Oakland Museum's White Elephant Sale is Northern California's oldest and largest rummage sale! It's a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind items and vintage wares. You can find anything there, art supplies, prints, books, cameras, clothing, furniture, bikes, radios, vintage paper.

We'll be going on a field trip together on the final weekend, the clearance sale, where everything is deeply discounted and it's a treasure hunt! Optional lunch at Hotboys afterwards!

Ruby members are able to invite a friend.

Join us for a happy hour and mahjong night hosted by Nicole Wong and the Mahjong Project.

Join us for an evening of cozy winter drinks and mahjong hosted by The Mahjong Project (IG: @themahjongproject), created by Ruby, Nicole Wong! 

Whether you are looking to learn how to play, or you are a seasoned player, all levels are welcome and encouraged to join. Nicole will be on-hand to instruct beginners how to play, and there will also be tables for those who just want to jump in and play by their own house rules.

There will be various snacks and libations both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Attendees are also welcome to bring nostalgic snacks to share!

More about The Mahjong Project

Ruby member Nicole Wong has spent the past few years documenting her family's very specific and complicated house rules for playing mahjong. Along the way, she's collected stories and anecdotes about the game from friends, family members and people in her community, and talked to experts who have studied the game's history and enduring popularity. Her book Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora is now available for pre-order, and will debut in April 2025!

website: www.themahjongproject.com

Instagram: @themahjongproject

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