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Explore Human Connection: Hugging 101 (SF Athletic Club)

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Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: $10*
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SF Athletic Club | The San Francisco Athletic Club, 1750 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Event Details

About Us:

Big Brain hosts a lecture series in San Francisco where academics and passionate people give lectures in the coolest spaces in the city!

Event Description:

​ What makes a good hug more than just a gesture, and why does connection matter now more than ever?

​Join us at SF Athletic Club for a conversation with Friendship Facilitator Stephanie Cowan as she explores the art and science of human connection, starting with something as simple and powerful as a hug.

​Drawing on her work building community in San Francisco, Stephanie will unpack how small, intentional actions—from greeting strangers to creating welcoming neighborhoods—can rebuild our sense of belonging in an increasingly isolated world. This talk goes beyond hugs to offer practical tools and mindset shifts for creating deeper, more authentic connections in your everyday life.

​Discover how small acts of kindness and presence can transform not just your relationships, but the world around you.🤝

Join us @ SF Athletic Club on August 21st at 7 pm!

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Cost: $10*
*10 or free! Please read the Luma description for more details.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Eating & Drinking, Fun & Games, In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Other, Rainy Day Fun
Venue: SF Athletic Club
Address: The San Francisco Athletic Club, 1750 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA