SFist Tonight

Meat and Greet
Self-described as a print magazine of meat culture, Meatpaper celebrates the launch of Issue Zero at Sugarlump coffee lounge tonight in the Mission. Tastings and demonstrations by local restaurants and meat companies like Incanto and Prather Ranch serve up festivities (non-carne nosh will be available for the veggie crowd); drinks will be provided by Trumer Pilsner , Sonnema VodkaHerb and others, along with a gallery of meat-inspired art to feast your eyes on. Adding to the festivities, there will be demonstrations by . A suggested donation of $5-$15 encourages the production of future issues (and future tasty launch parties). Drop by sometime between 7 and 10 at the Sugarlump coffee lounge, 2862 24th Street (between Bryant and Florida).

Singles Trivia at Elephant & Castle
Happy hour with appetizers and trivia - plus the chance to meet local single folks? Score! Check in around 6 pm to get a good seat but don't worry if you're late. After each round of trivia, the hosts will mix up the teams and ensure that you get to meet everyone in the room. The walk-in fee will run you $35 per person , but register in advance for a guaranteed seat and to save $10. Enamored with someone who knew the answer to Round 3's tie breaker but forgot to get their digits? Log into host Quiz Date's site and send a "virtual drink" to the player that grabbed your attention. Elephant & Castle , 424 Clay Street.

Get Lost
Calling all ladies with wanderlust! Thinking about hitting the road solo? Get tips from Stephanie Elizondo Griest, author of 100 Places Every Woman Should Go for handy tips and tricks for traveling alone and abroad. She'll offer up her own adventures from the road, travel advice for culture shock, haggling and more, along with recommended reading to get you started. Make your way over to Get Lost Books, 1825 Market St by 7pm to check out the event.

By Jenna W.