Ferry Building Light Walk & Gelato

Hi immersive art fans, Join me for an evening of glowing exhibits and sweet treats, where we'll explore the waterfront light trail and talk all things creative tech. We'll kick things off with an hour of app-guided one-on-one chats to spark some great connections, and then we'll break into small groups to grab dessert and wander through the installations. We'll start the night getting to know each other through quick, focused conversations. The Gist IRL app pairs you up seamlessly, so you always know exactly who you're chatting with next. After those initial rounds, you'll pick the people you clicked with most. From there, we'll form small groups to walk the light trail together and grab gelato or hot chocolate along the waterfront. By the time the projections light up the night, you're wandering the waterfront with a small crew and dessert in hand. Whether these new friends become your go-to crew for festival walks and sweet treats or you just enjoy a beautiful, vibrant evening out by the water, you're going to have a fantastic time. The Plan: - 7:00PM: Check-In. Follow the link to set up your quick profile on your phone. - 7:05PM - 8:25PM: One-on-One Rounds. The app pairs you for focused chats. Find out who shares your excitement for projection mapping, creative tech, and immersive visual art. - 8:25PM+: Form Groups & head out. Reconnect with your favorite matches, form groups of 4-6, and head out together to walk the light trail and grab gelato or hot chocolate along the waterfront — your group leaves together tonight. Instead of just leaving with a few names in your phone, we're actually taking the time to grab dessert and experience the art right now, which is the perfect way to find your regular crew for future evening dessert walks and festival outings to check out together. And when the night is over, you can easily keep in touch with everyone through the app without ever having to trade personal phone numbers. I can't wait to see the lights and share some gelato with you. A few favorite spots nearby: Humphry Slocombe - Renowned for daring, chef-driven ice cream scoops like their signature bourbon-and-cornflakes Secret Breakfast, scooped right inside the Ferry Building until late evening. Gott's Roadside - Features a dedicated walk-up counter serving creamy Straus organic soft serve, hand-spun milkshakes, and fresh warm cookies with outdoor patio seating along the promenade. Blue Bottle Coffee - A convenient stop inside the Ferry Building open until 8:00 PM for rich hot chocolates, mochas, and espresso drinks to keep hands warm as you start the waterfront walk. Waterbar - Located directly along the Embarcadero promenade beneath the glowing Bay Bridge, offering heated outdoor tables and an acclaimed pastry menu featuring warm house-made beignets. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at the Palace Hotel - A classic sweet spot a walk up Market Street serving decadent made-from-scratch hot fudge sundaes and velvety drinking chocolate in a grand historic setting.