Oakland | The Bay Area Connect, Professional Happy Hour Mixer

Schedule

Tue Mar 24 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club | Oakland, CA

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About this Event

Oakland Event Professionals...

Step into an evening designed with purpose, power, and authenticity. The Bay Area Connect…Professional Happy Hour Mixer brings together wedding and event professionals from across the region for a networking experience that goes far beyond business cards and small talk. This is where the Bay Area’s creative community gathers to build meaningful relationships in a space crafted for inclusivity, vulnerability, and real connection.

Hosted at the stylish Bardo Lounge & Supper Club in Oakland, this event invites you to unwind, be inspired, and engage with peers who understand the unique rhythm of our industry. With interactive networking games woven throughout the evening, you won’t just meet people you’ll actually connect with them. Bardo Lounge is a Michelin rated restaurant.

You’ll build your own food and beverage experience from Bardo’s elevated menu, giving you the freedom to sip, savor, and socialize at your own pace.


Why You Should Attend


Expand Your Circle with Intention: Meet event professionals who are actively seeking community, collaboration, and shared growth.

Experience Networking That Feels Real: Say goodbye to awkward introductions. Our curated mixers and connection games make it easy to open up, engage, and genuinely enjoy the process.

Nurture Both Your Business and Your Spirit: This event creates space for honest conversations about the industry—wins, challenges, and everything in between.

Strengthen Your Presence in the Bay Area Market: Whether you’re growing your brand, seeking partnerships, or simply wanting to stay visible, this mixer positions you right in the center of the region’s creative pulse.

Build Momentum for Your Year: Walk away energized, supported, and surrounded by new opportunities waiting to unfold.


What You’ll Walk Away With


Authentic relationships with peers who “get it”

Real leads and collaborations sparked through intentional engagement

Fresh inspiration for your work, your business, and your role in the industry

Renewed confidence from being in a safe, inclusive professional community

A deeper sense of belonging within the Bay Area’s event ecosystem


Your Registration

NSBWEP Members: Complimentary | Non-Members: $15.00

All ticket sales are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event.

(This is a cover charge for the event. Individuals will be responsible for their own food and beverage at the venue - order on your own)


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Where is it happening?

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club, 3343 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 27.72

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