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• Bangladeshi 6 Course Tasting Menu

  • When
    Fri, November 14, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Sanchez Drive, San Jose, CA-95123 (Exact location to be shared upon registration)

  

  Come indulge in an authentic Bangladeshi Thanksgiving tasting menu with an intimate gathering hosted at a Cornell Board Member’s home! We'll be serving up a 6-course menu of dishes celebrating the flavors of Thanksgiving and Bangladesh! Expect mouthwatering carbs, tenderly spiced meats, flavorful vegetables, and an assortment of tantalizing sides and desserts. Vegetarian, lactose-free and most other preferences can be accommodated!

  
  

  Don't miss this opportunity to experience a unique fine-dining experience prepared in a home kitchen with your new Cornell and Ivy+ friends, featuring authentic recipes passed down through generations with a modern twist. Hand-crafted cocktails/mocktails will also be served. 

  Previous menus attached here.

  Get ready to experience the unique blend of sweet, savory, and spicy that defines Bangladeshi cuisine!

  REGISTRATION: 

  Register on banglacook.com/book-now. Nov 14 is sold out, please pick another date (other dates have different themes like Holiday/Christmas)!

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

  Use discount code: CornellNov14 for the price above!

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

  What's included:

  • 6-course menu including desserts (thanksgiving themed)

  • Hand-crafted cocktails/mocktails

  • Special accommodations can be requested on form above

  Dress code: remember to wear your Cornell red!

  LOCATION

  Sanchez Drive, San Jose (exact address will be provided to registrants)

  TRANSPORTATION

  Parking lots and street parking are available around the condo. If you are planning to drink, please consider using a rideshare app.
  

  Questions? Please contact Tasnuva Tabassum'17

  Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here. Cornell NorCal is a 501(c)(3) non-profit alumni club that receives no funding from Cornell University.

  Event proceeds go toward overhead costs and supporting newly admitted students from the SF Bay Area. 

  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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• SoftLaunched at The Bank: Gatsby Reimagined 🥂 - SF

  • When
    Fri, November 14, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    The Bank, 550 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

  Step into the golden age, reimagined for modern connection.

  Think The Great Gatsby meets SoHo House after hours: gold accents, velvet booths, and low-lit elegance inside San Francisco’s historic Bank of Italy building.

  This evening blends timeless glamour with data-backed matchmaking, designed for sparks, subtle intrigue, and effortless connection.

  Before the event, guests take a short compatibility quiz. On the night, they’ll discover their top matches — romantic or platonic — making introductions feel natural and conversations unfold easily. If there’s mutual interest, we’ll connect you afterward.

  Expect a curated crowd of Stanford, MIT, and Cornell alumni, plus a few friends-of-friends.

  This edition is open to guests in the 25–40 age range.

  Expect:

  • Your top matches revealed at the event — romantic or platonic
  • One drink included with your ticket
  • Thoughtful pairings, live music, and 1920s-inspired ambiance
  • Moments worth soft-launching — and remembering long after

  Dress code: Modern Gatsby. Pearls, silk, and a touch of gold.

  REGISTRATION 

  Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members: $30

  Register here: https://groups.stanford.edu/networks/events/147671

  Buy tickets in advance online; no tickets sold at the door. Tickets purchased after Oct 31st are non-refundable and non-transferable.

  LOCATION

  The Bank, 550 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

  WHEN

  November 14 (Friday), 7PM

  QUESTIONS? Contact Paris Hsu '16

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• Members Exclusive - Private Tasting Tour @ Eataly

  • When
    Tue, November 18, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Eataly | 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95050
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Join fellow Cornellians at a private tasting tour for Cornell NorCal Dues-Paying Members only (you can bring guests)! If you aren't a paying member, sign up here so you can attend!

  At this event, you will be guided around all three floors of Eataly located inside Westfield, Santa Clara, where you will be enjoying a custom curated menu, using only the best local, seasonal and Italian imported ingredients, while learning about the history of Eataly and Italian cuisine.

  This is also a great opportunity to find thoughtful holiday gifts for your loved ones!

  A private tour guide will be sharing stories and fun facts with you while you taste bites from around the store. These bites are Eataly's best sellers like Alla Pala Roman-style pizza, house-made focaccia, EVOO, salumi and formaggi samples, pasticcini/gelato and wine/non-alcoholic prosecco poured throughout the tour.

  WHEN

  Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:00–7:30 PM

  LOCATION

  Eataly, Westfield Santa Clara (tour starts ground floor)

  Dress Code: Casual; remember to wear your Cornell red!

  
  

  What’s included:

  • The ticketed price is all-inclusive (tax+tips included) with private tour and tasting including:

  • Alla Pala Roman-style pizza

  • House-made focaccia and EVOO

  • Salumi and formaggi samples

  • Pasticcini or Gelato

  • Wine/non-alcoholic prosecco poured throughout the tour

  
  

  REGISTRATION
  Cornell NorCal dues paying members: $70 $50 (discounted offer!)
  

  If you are not a paying member but would like to attend this event, please sign up here first to be a paid member!

  Deadline to register: 12th November, 2025 at 5pm.

  Buy tickets in advance online; no tickets sold at the door.

  Due to venue requirements, no refunds on ticket purchases will be allowed. However, you can transfer your ticket to someone else.

  TRANSPORTATION

  Driving/parking: Parking garages are available at multiple garages around the mall. Please allow for at least 15 minutes to locate the Eataly entrance on the ground floor where the tour will begin. If you have problems locating it, please contact Tasnuva Tabassum '17.

  
  

  Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the Cornell community while enjoying a delectable selection of food and drinks at such an exclusive event! Space is limited so register early to secure your spot!

  Questions? Contact Tasnuva Tabassum '17

  Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here.
  

  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 receive no funding from Cornell University.

  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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• Pre-Holiday Multi-School Happy Hour & Pickleball Social! 🥒❄️ - SF

  • When
    Wed, November 19, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Crossing at East Cut (250 Main Street, San Francisco, CA 94105)
  • Spaces left
    34

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  Join fellow alumni for a festive evening of connection before the Thanksgiving and holiday season!

  Reconnect with old friends, meet new faces from across top Ivy+ schools, and unwind over drinks and great conversation. For those looking for a bit of friendly competition, you can form a team and join our pickleball matches — Please bring your own paddles. Paddle rental is available if you don’t have any.

  Come raise a glass and celebrate community, gratitude, and the start of the holiday season! Various options for food and drinks next to the pickleball courts. Please refer to: https://www.theeastcut.org/the-crossing/.

  Co-hosting school alumni club list (in alphabetical order):

  • Cornell Alumni Association of Northern California
  • Berkeley Haas Alumni Network San Francisco Chapter
  • Chicago Booth San Francisco Bay Area Alumni Community
  • Columbia Club of Northern California
  • Kellogg Alumni Club of San Francisco and Silicon Valley
  • NYU Bay Area Alumni Club
  • Princeton Club of Northern California
  • Stanford Club of San Francisco
  • USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association Bay Area
  • Wharton Club of Northern California

  Remember to wear your Cornell red!

  WHEN

  Nov 16th, 2025, Wednesday, 6-8 PM PST

  LOCATION

  The Crossing at East Cut (250 Main Street, San Francisco, CA 94105)

  
  

  REGISTRATION

  Cornell NorCal dues-paying members: $5

  Non-members: $6

  No registrations at the door, please ensure both you and your guest(s) are registered.

  QUESTIONS? Please contact Paris Hsu '16

  Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here.

  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 receive no funding from Cornell University.

  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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• Ivy+ Mixer at The Battery Social Club

  • When
    Thu, November 20, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Battery, 717 Battery St., SF 94111

  

  Join us for an Ivy+ social mixer at The Battery Social Club in San Francisco! 

  The Battery is a private social club that provides its members an ideal social environment for interaction & inspiration. The renowned club plays host to bright minds with big ideas, provides an atmosphere that’s simultaneously stimulating and relaxing, and offers cocktails, cuisine, and culture worthy of discussion.

  Our event attendees will be greeted with a sparkling wine welcome, plus a signature cocktail and some appetizers in the Musto Bar, famous for its laid-back evening vibes and the legendary Green Room. The Musto Bar will be exclusively available to our Ivy+ alumni community from 6-7 pm and then will be open for members of The Battery to join us from 7-8 pm. 

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

  Only 60 tickets are available, and registration closes Tuesday, November 18 at 5pm (or when sold out), so register now!
  

  REGISTRATION (includes welcome sparkling wine, hors d'oeuvres, and one signature cocktail)

  Cornell NorCal dues-paying members and non-members: $89 

  Register here: https://hbsanc.org/events/191623

  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 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, 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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• San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus "Holiday Spectacular"

  • When
    Sat, December 13, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Golden Gate Theater | 1 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Ring in the Holidays with the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus "Holiday Spectacular"!

  
  

  Join Cornell Alumni for our 3rd annual cherished outing to revel with festive classics, campy showstoppers, joy, laughter, and glitter, all capped off with a Cornell gathering afterwards. From heartfelt harmonies to over-the-top surprises, the Chorus brings hope, unity, and some much-needed razzle dazzle to the season!

  After the show, we'll enjoy cocktails together with select SFGMC members and Cornell alumni! Location to be provided by Cornell NorCal host and performer Pete Rodway.
  

  Wear your Cornell red and celebrate the festive colors!

  WHEN

  Saturday, December 13 | 1:00 PM

  Doors open at 11:30 AM

  Post show cocktails (after show ends around 3:00 PM)

  
  

  LOCATION

  Golden Gate Theater

  1 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

  
  

  REGISTRATION

  $45 for Cornell NorCal dues-paying members 

  $60 for non-members

  
  

  Please register in advance online; no tickets sold at the door!

  Please note, no refunds on registration fees will be allowed. However, registrations are transferable for the same event. 

  QUESTIONS? Contact Pete Rodway '09.

  Join Cornell NorCal here, and donate here.
  

  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 receive no funding from Cornell University.

  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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