Aqus Gatherings

Aqus Gatherings bring together people who share interests, vocations, or passions — creating opportunities for conversation, collaboration, and community building. Each themed event helps people connect through shared purpose and curiosity. Conversations lead to relationships, and relationships create community.

These are generally larger gatherings, drawing between 75 and 300 participants, depending on the focus.

Film, Video & Sound Gathering
A networking event for filmmakers, producers, editors, composers, and other creatives in the screen arts. It connects those shaping visual and audio storytelling in our region.

Drinks With Shrinks
A biannual mixer for mental health professionals — therapists, counselors, social workers, and wellness practitioners — to connect, exchange ideas, and build mutual support networks.

Nonprofit Gathering
An annual convening of nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers from Petaluma and southern Sonoma County. Around 200 participants share projects, explore partnerships, and strengthen collaboration across causes.

Written Word Gathering
A gathering for writers, poets, journalists, and storytellers to share their work, exchange ideas, and find creative collaborators.

Artist’s Gathering
An evening for visual artists, designers, photographers, and makers to meet peers, showcase work, and find inspiration through shared conversation.

Why They Exist

We create spaces where people can connect through their craft or calling, discover common ground, and turn acquaintance into friendship. Each gathering blends informal networking with intentional conversation — the kind that builds trust and sparks new possibilities. Together, these gatherings weave the social fabric that makes a community thrive.