Entrepreneurial events this week.

Network, learn and get inspired. It’s been awhile so I’m back to compiling a list of free or affordable (for my wallet!) seminars, events and conferences in the Bay Area. About what? The topics target small businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs and curious and nosy folks like me. But it’s not all business. I found a restaurant crawl event in the revitalized jazzy Fillmore district in San Francisco. So mark your calendars! Bring your business cards, open mind and appetite. Smiles are free!

Mobile Web – What you need to know (Seminar)

“You'll learn: critical factors your website must have; avoidable pitfalls that send customers running; understanding the vast sea of handheld devices; tremendous mobile marketing opportunities; and low cost ways to get started now.” - Small Business Administration

February 2, 2009, 6pm-7:30pm

At the San Francisco SBA Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market St., Ste 600, SF

Free - RSPV at http://www.sbatraining.eventbrite.com

Cocktail Crawl & Competition (Mixer and Networking)

“Yoshi's, Rasselas Jazz Club, and Sheba Lounge are opening their doors and serving up signature cocktails, appetizers and live jazz for the evening. Each of these participating venues will compete to create an original libation (featuring DonQ Rum) that best represents The Fillmore's distinct place in San Francisco's music culture.”- International Advertising Association

February 2, 6:30pm-9:00pm

At Yoshi’s - 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco

Free for VIP'S (You) if you RSVP at the IAA West LinkedIn Group or http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=261614160833&ref=ts

Building Your Own Social Media Dashboard (Seminar for Non-profits)

“The workshops are designed for those starting out in social media as well as those who have established a social media presence.Participants set up their own “listening dashboard” where they can track the impact of their online communication efforts (web, Facebook, Twitter, and more), while also tracking issues pertinent to their organization, all with a single free online tool". - Aspiration Tech

Two separate dates: February 3 and February 4, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

At the San Francisco Nonprofit Technology Center, 1370 Mission St, 4th Floor, SF

Free. Space is limited: RSVP to seminars@aspirationtech.org and specify which date you'll attend.

Total Access (Conference - Event Series)

“Join entrepreneurs Jeff Depew, Will Harvey, Steven Hoffman and Steve Larsen in a discussion on what company founders need to think about as they embark on their journey. Orrick partner Lowell Ness will moderate the discussion and demonstrate how to utilize Orrick's complimentary Start-Up Tool Kit to plan the founders' financing round and explore the various options available to founders.”- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

Panelists include: Jeff Depew, CEO & Co-Founder, Imara Will Harvey, Co-Founder & Chairman, IMVU Steven Hoffman, Chief Thinker, Think Huge Steve Larsen, Co-Founder & Former CEO, Krugle (sold in April 2009) - currently, COO at CallSpark.

February 4, 8am-10:15am

At Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, 1000 Marsh Rd., Menlo Park

Free - RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/FoundersPlanOrrickEvent-Feb4

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Interview This! 48 Hour Film Project - San Francisco Style

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