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  • Ivy Alumni Night at SF Opera - Mozart's Idomeneo

    • 14 Jun 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
    • War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave., SF 94102

    Join an all-Ivy alumni curated opening night at the San Francisco Opera! Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and friends at the pre-performance social in the North Dress Circle.

    Come to socialize and to learn more during the pre-opera talk about Lindy Hume’s new production of Mozart’s sublime opera of faith and duty tested to the limits. Stunning projections of craggy coastlines and raging seas reverberate with Mozart’s majestic score.

    **PLEASE NOTE: In order to attend the pre-performance social, attendees must purchase a ticket to the evening's performance. A special discount code is available for Ivy alumni.

    Wear your Cornell red!

    REGISTRATION

    Please go directly to the special SF Opera box office website to purchase your discounted tickets with the discount code IVYLEAGUE30.

    SCHEDULE

    Doors open at 6:30 pm. Anyone arriving for the Pre-Performance Reception need to enter through the North Carriage Doors, which are on the courtyard side of the Opera House.

    • 6:30-7:20 pm: Pre-performance event (located in the North Dress Circle).
    • 7:20-7:30 pm: Attendees are seated before performance begins.
    • 7:30 pm: Performance begins (there is no late seating).

    LOCATION

    War Memorial Opera House
    301 Van Ness Avenue (at Grove Street), San Francisco
    patronservices@sfopera.com; (415) 864-3330

    TRANSPORTATION

    The War Memorial Opera House is a short walk from the Civic Center BART and MUNI stations as well as the Van Ness MUNI station. Multiple parking options are available within walking distance to the War Memorial Opera House.

    • Performing Arts Garage: Enter at 360 Grove, between Franklin and Gough. 
    • Civic Center Plaza Garage: Entrance on McAllister between Polk and Larkin.
    • Opera Plaza Garage: Entrance on Golden Gate between Van Ness and Franklin.
    • UC Law SF Garage: Enter on Larkin, between McAllister and Golden Gate.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Daniel Epstein at Columbia University Alumni Club of Northern California at dcepstein@gmail.com. For questions about the Cornell alumni group, contact Tasnuva Tabassum '17 at tt496@cornell.edu.

    SF Opera continues to encourage patrons to wear a mask when attending a performance to protect themselves. They will provide masks to any patron who wishes to wear one. 

    By registering for and/or participating in this event, you agree that you will adhere to the Cornell University guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Stay informed at covid.cornell.edu. If you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Cornell University is not liable in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will participate at their own risk.



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  • Private Social Club Mixer

    • 20 Jun 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Amador Social Club, 550 Montgomery St., SF 94111

    Set against the breathtaking skyline of San Francisco, the Amador Club Penthouse is a magnificent setting for an evening of conversation, curated cocktails & appetizers, and meaningful connections with your fellow Ivy+ alumni. Come enjoy this 21st century interpretation of the classic social club, which is normally open only to members and their guests.

    The Amador Club occupies the two penthouse floors (10th & 11th floors) at 550 Montgomery in the original Bank of Italy Building. Constructed in 1908, it remains one of the oldest and most recognizable structures in the Financial District. The 13,000-square-foot duplex penthouse showcases the original dark wood and hand-painted wallpaper, paying homage to the building's illustrious Gold Coast heritage.

    Come reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and expand your network among your fellow Ivy+ alumni in the sophisticated ambience of this private club in San Francisco. 

    Business casual or nattier is recommended. The club prohibits shorts, sandals, and sweats. In short, dress to impress - and remember to wear your Cornell red!

    Registration ends on Thursday, June 19 at noon or when tickets sell out, so register today!

    REGISTRATION (includes one signature cocktail and heavy appetizers)

    Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members: $79

    Register here: https://hbsanc.org/events/178731

    Buy tickets in advance online; no tickets sold at the door. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    LOCATION

    Amador Social Club

    550 Montgomery St. (at Clay St.), 10th floor (penthouse level), San Francisco

    (415) 956-0506

    TRANSPORTATION

    Parking garages are available. The Amador is 6 blocks from the Montgomery BART station.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Anjai "AJ" Gandhi and Shalini Agarwal of the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California at info@hbsanc.org. 

    This event is co-hosted by the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, Penn Club of Silicon Valley, Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco Bay Area, Columbia Alumni Association NorCal, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, Yale Club of SF, UCLA Bay Area Bruins Network, Oxford Alumni Network of NorCal, UC Berkeley Haas, UC Berkeley International, Brown Club of Greater San Francisco, Wharton Club of Northern California, Cornell NorCal, London Business School, and many others.



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  • Cornell Dining Club w/ Princeton – Peking Duck Dinner

    • 20 Jun 2025
    • 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
    • Z & Y Peking Duck, 606 Jackson St., SF 94133
    • 0
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    Back by popular demand, Cornell NorCal and the Princeton Club of Northern California are teaming up for another fun dining experience—this time featuring family-style Peking duck and other Shanghainese favorites at Z & Y Peking Duck in SF Chinatown.

    Come mingle with fellow Cornellians and Princetonians, make new friends, and grow your Bay Area network over a table filled with mouth-watering crisp duck skin, tender meat, and shareable side dishes.

    Payment for the food will be split evenly among the diners, plus drinks on an individual basis. We will be sitting in the restaurant's private dining room.

    Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the Cornell and Princeton community while savoring a delicious meal. This dinner is limited to 10 Cornell participants, so register early to secure your spot! Because registration is limited, please let us know if you have to cancel or might not be able to make it so someone on the waitlist can take your spot.

    Wear your Cornell red -- and get ready for crispy duck!

    LOCATION:

    Z & Y Peking Duck

    606 Jackson St. (at Kearny St.), SF

    Phone: (415) 986-1899

    COST:

    Registration is required and free for Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members. Payment for the food will be split evenly among the diners, plus drinks on an individual basis. Please be prepared to pay via Venmo. Expect to pay from $45 to $55; check the restaurant's menu on what to expect: zandypekingduck.com.

    Please let us know if you cannot attend so that your spot can go to someone on the waitlist.  

    TRANSPORTATION:

    The restaurant is a 15-minute walk from the Montgomery BART station, and a 5-minute walk from the Muni Metro T Chinatown-Rose Pak station. If taking the bus, the restaurant is a 1-minute walk from the 8 bus stop at Kearny & Jackson Streets, and a 2-minute walk from the 12 bus stop at Pacific Avenue & Kearny Street.

    The Kearny Street parking garage is at 750 Kearny Street. The Portsmouth parking garage is at 733 Kearny Street. There is also public parking at 555 Jackson Street.

    QUESTIONS? Please contact Alice Zhou.

    By registering for and/or participating in this event, you agree that you will adhere to the Cornell University guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Stay informed at covid.cornell.edu. If you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Cornell University is not liable in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will participate at their own risk.

    Event proceeds go towards operating costs and supporting Cornell students from the SF Bay Area. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and we do not receive any funds from Cornell.



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  • Pickleball & Pool Social at Bay Club Gateway

    • 21 Jun 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Bay Club Gateway, 370 Drumm St., SF 94111

    By popular demand, join us for our third Ivy+ Pickleball & Pool Social, this time at Bay Club Gateway in San Francisco! 

    Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and there’s no better way to experience it than in a lively, social setting! Whether you're an advanced player or a first-timer, we've got a spot for everyone to jump in and enjoy the action. 

    Led by Derek Rungsea, the Bay Area’s #1 top rated and certified pickleball coach, you’ll not only get to learn the game or improve your skills, but also have a ton of fun in a high-energy, social setting!

    Only 60 tickets are available, and registration closes Friday, June 20 at noon (or when sold out), so register now! This is an Ivy+ event organized by the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California.

    Wear your Cornell red!

    REGISTRATION (includes pickleball play, pool and gym access, snacks, and refreshments)

    Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members: $70 

    Register here: https://hbsanc.org/events/178735

    Buy tickets in advance online; no tickets sold at the door. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    LOCATION

    Bay Club Gateway

    370 Drumm St. (at Jackson St.), San Francisco

    (415) 616-8800

    TRANSPORTATION

    Street parking and nearby parking garages are available. Bay Club Gateway is 5 blocks from the Embarcadero BART station.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Anjai "AJ" Gandhi, Shalini Agarwal, or Ron Heller of the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California at info@hbsanc.org. 

    This event is co-hosted by the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, Stanford Peninsula Club, Stanford GSB Alumni Association, Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley, Penn Club of Silicon Valley, Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco Bay Area, Columbia Alumni Association NorCal, Yale Club of Silicon Valley, Yale Club of SF, UCLA Bay Area Bruins Network, Oxford Alumni Network of NorCal, UC Berkeley Haas, UC Berkeley International, Brown Club of Greater San Francisco, Wharton Club of Northern California, Cornell NorCal, London Business School, MIT Club of North California, Chicago Booth Club of Northern California, Carnegie Mellon SF Bay Area Network, Harvard Club of Silicon Valley, INSEAD Alumni Association of SF Bay Area, Michigan Ross Alumni Club of SF Bay Area, and many others.



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  • CSV Networking Night

    • 25 Jun 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Barebottle Brewing, 2520 Augustine Dr., Santa Clara 95054

    Join us for an exciting evening of networking at CSV Networking Night! This event is designed to foster connections between new hires, job seekers, and alumni in our community. Whether you’re looking to build professional relationships, explore job opportunities, or reconnect with fellow Cornell alumni, this is the perfect chance to engage and expand your network.

    We're excited to be hosting this event at a Cornell-owned business, Barebottle Brewing Company! With multiple locations around the Bay Area, Barebottle was co-founded by Lester Koga, MBA '07; Michael Seitz, MBA '07; and Ben Sterling, MBA '07, three friends and former classmates at the Johnson Graduate School of Business.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in dynamic conversations and build connections that will foster new ideas and collaborations.

    Wear your Cornell red!

    REGISTRATION (includes appetizers and one beverage)

    Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members: $25

    Register here.

    LOCATION

    Barebottle Brewing

    2520 Augustine Drive (between Coronado and Montgomery Drives), Santa Clara

    (408) 564-5722

    TRANSPORTATION

    Validated parking is available at the Santa Clara Square parking garage at 2585 Augustine Drive. Bare Bottle is a 10-minute walk from the #20 and #57 bus stops at Scott Boulevard and Bowers Avenue.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Kate van Delsem, Director, West Coast Engagement, Alumni Affairs and Development at kev37@cornell.edu.

    By registering for and/or participating in this event, you agree that you will adhere to the Cornell University guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Stay informed at covid.cornell.edu. If you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Cornell University is not liable in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will participate at their own risk.



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  • South Bay Happy Hour

    • 26 Jun 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Das Bierhauz, 135 Castro Street, Mountain View 94041
    • 24
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    Want to get to know Cornell alumni in the South Bay? Join us for our next Happy Hour at Das Bierhauz in Mountain View!

    Enjoy authentic German draft beer in Das Bierhauz's ultimate biergarten patio and nosh on their wurst, pretzel, and schnitzel! Das Bierhauz (Olympus Caffe and bakery) is family, kid and pet friendly. 

    This event is a great opportunity to meet new friends and connect with peers in your industry while tasting a wide variety of German beers and food. Please note, attendees are asked to pay for their own food and drinks.

    This event is open to all Cornell NorCal members and non-members. Registration ends on Wednesday, June 25 at 5 pm, or when all spots are filled.

    Wear your Cornell red!

    LOCATION:

    Das Bierhauz (Olympus Caffe & Bakery)

    135 Castro Street (at West Evelyn Avenue), Mountain View

    (650) 336-7613

    COST:

    Registration is free for Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members. Attendees will pay for their own food and drinks.

    TRANSPORTATION:

    Das Bierhauz is 2 blocks from the Mountain View Caltrain station. Street parking is available, as well as multiple parking lots and garages.

    QUESTIONS? Please contact Angshuman Rudra '15.

    By registering for and/or participating in this event, you agree that you will adhere to the Cornell University guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Stay informed at covid.cornell.edu. If you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Cornell University is not liable in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will participate at their own risk.

    Event proceeds go towards overhead costs and supporting Cornell students from the SF Bay Area. We are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.



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  • Wine Cellar Singles Experience at The Battery (also on 8/9 and 8/10)

    • 08 Aug 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • The Battery, 717 Battery Street, SF 94111

    Imagine an evening where exceptional food, fine wine, and engaging conversation create the perfect atmosphere for meeting like-minded, accomplished singles in an intimate, upscale setting.

    This exclusive event at a private social club is limited to just 22 guests – 11 men and 11 women - from Harvard Business School, MIT, and Cornell.

    The Wine Cellar Singles experience is a fine dining experience that ensures you’ll meet everyone in a relaxed yet curated way. Seamless seating rotations and thoughtfully designed interactions will spark conversation and create opportunities for genuine connection — all while enjoying a three-course gourmet dinner with fine wine and cocktails in an elegant private wine cellar at The Battery. The wine cellar is a gorgeous space that features walls crafted from reclaimed wine barrels, a cork ceiling, custom chandelier, and a backdrop of 3,000 bottles of hand-picked wine from around the world.

    To enhance the experience, Harvard Club Board Member and founder of Shannon’s Circle Matchmaking, Shannon Lundgren, will play a subtle yet strategic role in facilitating curated introductions, ensuring the optimal seating of guests and making it effortless to connect with those who truly align with you.

    This isn’t an ordinary dinner — it’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with fellow exceptional single alumni in an elegant, engaging setting on a summer night.

    • Friday, August 8, 6-9 pm (ages under 45)
    • Saturday, August 9, 6-9 pm (ages 45-60)
    • Sunday, August 10, 5:30-8:30 pm (ages over 55)

    Dress to impress -- and wear your Cornell red! This is an event organized by the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California.

    Only 22 tickets are available per event, so early RSVP is strongly recommended! Only one ticket is allowed per registrant.

    REGISTRATION (includes three-course dinner, wine, and gratuities)

    Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members: $325 

    Register here: https://hbsanc.org/events/175571

    Buy tickets in advance online; no tickets sold at the door. All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    LOCATION

    The Battery

    717 Battery St. (at Pacific St.), San Francisco

    (415) 230-8000

    TRANSPORTATION

    Street parking and nearby parking garages are available. The Battery is 7 blocks from the Embarcadero BART station.

    QUESTIONS? Contact Shannon Lundgren of the Harvard Business School Association of Northern California at Swallis@mba1994.hbs.edu. 

    By registering for and/or participating in this event, you agree that you will adhere to the Cornell University guidelines in regard to COVID-19. Stay informed at covid.cornell.edu. If you are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home. Cornell University is not liable in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. Attendees will participate at their own risk.


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