First Sundays November at Alchemy
First Sundays at Alchemy
November 1st | 4:00–8:30 PM
Theme: The Art of Appreciation
Join us for First Sundays at Alchemy, an afternoon into evening of music, art, movement, workshops, pop-ups, and connection featuring local artists, musicians, teachers, facilitators, and creatives.
Set in the heart of San Francisco, First Sundays brings together creativity, culture, wellness, and community in a welcoming space to connect, explore, and be inspired.
This month, The Art of Appreciation invites us to slow down, awaken our senses, celebrate our bodies, and appreciate the simple joys of being alive. Explore practices that nourish your well-being, discover something new, and enjoy an afternoon of good company, music, and movement.
Guests can also experience Alchemy's outdoor Sauna Garden, featuring a communal sauna, cold plunges, thermal benches, herbal tea, and a firepit. Slow down, reset, and take time for yourself or with others.
First Sundays November Flow
4:00–4:45 PM | Sensory Nature Bathing — Jane Takahashi
Reconnect with nature through a guided sensory experience using natural elements such as stones, branches, and flowers. With eyes gently closed, explore textures, shapes, and subtle details, awakening your senses and deepening your awareness of the natural world. Through mindful exploration and shared reflection, discover how our connection to nature lives within us, wherever we are.
5:00–6:00 PM | Daily Rituals for Optimal Health, Hormones & Mood — Dr. Jenn Mann
Discover simple, practical daily rituals to support hormonal health, improve mood, and optimize your overall well-being. Dr. Jenn Mann explores the connection between hormones, stress, lifestyle, and emotional health, sharing accessible practices to incorporate into everyday life. Learn how small, intentional changes can support greater energy, balance, and vitality.
6:15–6:45 PM | Inner Training Camp — Mario Godiva
Join trainer Mario Godiva for a fusion of interval training and mental fitness.
Inner Training Camp is mindfulness for people who can't meditate. Using 15-to-30-second intervals of micro-movement, breathwork, focus, and nervous system regulation, you'll give your brain a job while learning to interrupt racing thoughts, release physical stress, and create more space before you snap, spiral, or shut down.
Short Inner Reps. Real-life tools. Train from the inside out.
7:15–8:30 PM | Land, Dance, Sweat, Dissolve — Eliza J
An embodied, free-form dance experience designed to nourish the soul, release tension, and unleash your aliveness. Journey through an eclectic mix of global electronic sounds, deep grooves, and live drumming as the music builds from introspective rhythms to a high-energy dance party. Move freely, express what's alive within you, and connect with yourself and the community on the dance floor.
Pop-Ups & Experiences | 4:00–8:00 PM
Functional Cocktails — Ocean Beach Cafe
Discover the art of alcohol-free mixology with Ocean Beach Cafe, San Francisco's pioneering non-alcoholic bar founded by Joshua James. Explore creative, botanical-inspired cocktails and functional beverages that bring fresh flavors and a little something unexpected to the social experience. Sip, mingle, and enjoy a refreshing alternative to traditional cocktails.
6:45–7:00 PM | Sauna Aufguss Ritual — Sarah Koh
Nervous System Reset + Whole Body Appreciation Infusion
Enjoy a guided sauna Aufguss ritual and nervous system reset with Sarah Koh, combining pure essential oil infusions, steam, and rhythmic towel waving. Relax into waves of aromatic heat that awaken the senses, encourage deep relaxation, and invigorate the body.
Sauna Garden ticket required for Aufguss.
Treehouse Bodywork — Laura Brunow
Take a moment to slow down and reconnect with yourself through Treehouse Bodywork with Laura Brunow. Explore the gentle, hands-on or hands-above energy practice of Reiki, traditionally used to encourage relaxation, balance, and a sense of well-being. An invitation to pause, unwind, and enjoy a little restorative time amid the festivities.
*30 min. timeslots purchased separately
Pop-up Botanical Beauty & Mother Cacao — Tamara Edwards
A botanical beauty line and small-batch ceremonial cacao brand devoted to ritual, presence, and connection. From ceremonial cacao to aromatic anointing oils and Face + Body Oils, each offering invites you to slow down, awaken the senses, and reconnect with the body.
Their cacao supports Indigenous stewards in Costa Rica, while their Golden Cacao Anointing Oil features cacao sourced from Indigenous makers in Peru. Thoughtfully crafted and bottled in Marin, California.
Sauna Garden
Open Sauna + Downstairs Thermal Tea Lounge | 4:00–8:00 PM
Enjoy Alchemy's outdoor Sauna Garden, featuring a communal sauna, refreshing cold plunges, warm thermal benches, herbal tea, and a firepit. Move between heat and cold, relax in the Thermal Tea Lounge, and enjoy the restorative experience of slowing down. Whether you're looking for a quiet reset or time to connect with others, the Sauna Garden offers space to unwind and recharge.
Sauna Garden access is available exclusively with a First Sundays + Sauna Garden ticket.
Tickets
$55 | First Sundays Day Pass
Access to all First Sundays programming from 4:00–8:30 PM, including workshops, movement, music, dance, and pop-up experiences.
Sauna Garden access is not included.
$99 | Returning Guests
(special notification sent)
First Sundays + Sauna Garden
A special offer for guests who have attended a previous First Sundays gathering.
Includes a First Sundays Day Pass plus access to the downstairs Thermal Tea Lounge and outdoor Sauna Garden from 4:00–8:00 PM.
Limited spots available.
$111 | Full Experience
First Sundays + Sauna Garden
Enjoy the full First Sundays experience with access to all programming, plus the downstairs Thermal Tea Lounge and outdoor Sauna Garden from 4:00–8:00 PM.
Move, explore, connect, sauna, plunge, and unwind at your own pace.
Limited spots available.