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Upcoming events

    • June 16, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10107
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    BREAA NYC is pleased to invite you to an exclusive private tour of Hearst Tower on Tuesday, June 16th at 5:00pm. Designed by internationally renowned architecture firm Foster + Partners, Hearst Tower is an iconic office building and a landmark in sustainable high-rise design.

    Guests will have the unique opportunity to tour the building alongside representatives from Foster + Partners, who will share insights into the vision, engineering innovation and last impact of this celebrated project on the Manhattan skyline.

    Following the tour, attendees will have the opportunity to network with fellow BREAA members and real estate professionals!

    Registration is limited to 20 attendees, so we encourage you to reserve your spot early!

    Date:  June 16, 2026 

    Location:  300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10107

    Time:

    5:00pm - 5:45pm: Property tour and discussion

    5:45pm - 6:00pm: Presentation by Foster + Partners

    6:00pm - 6:30pm: Networking and reception. Refreshments provided.




    • June 23, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Downtown San Francisco
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    Join the BREAA Advisory Board for a pop-up breakfast gathering in Downtown San Francisco on Tuesday, June 23rd from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.


    Hosted by Damian Manolis, President of Swift Real Estate Partners and a member of our BREAA Advisory Board, this breakfast will offer a chance to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and align on the opportunities shaping the built environment. Damian will be joined by his colleagues and proud Golden Bears including Chairman Doug Abbey and Managing Director Craig Firpo.


    Designed as a small-group conversation among industry leaders, the breakfast will foster thoughtful dialogue, meaningful connections, and forward-looking perspectives in a relaxed, off-the-record setting.




    Registration is complimentary for active BREAA members. Space is extremely limited and attendance will be confirmed the week prior. Acceptance of registration notification and location details will be shared upon confirmation.

    • June 26, 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Brewing Reserve | 2930 College Ave D, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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    Join BREAA at the Brewing Reserve in Costa Mesa for our second OC Happy Hour on Friday, June 26th at 6PM! The happy hour event is OPEN to all members and guests, with the first round of pitchers on BREAA! Space is limited so register early so you don't miss out!

    Looking forward to seeing everyone and Go Bears!

    • July 09, 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Prescott Market West Oakland | 1620-1640 18th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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    Join BREAA for an immersive evening in West Oakland with a guided tour of the Prescott, an eight-building R&D campus redefining how innovation, makerspace, and community converge.



    Developed by srmErnst Development Partners, Prescott West Oakland is a thoughtfully repositioned industrial campus that blends adaptive reuse with new construction, creating a dynamic environment for creative production, research, and collaboration.

    Prescott West Oakland is a thoughtfully repositioned industrial campus that blends adaptive reuse with new construction, creating a dynamic environment for creative production, research, and collaboration.


    Laura Billings, Prinicpal and BREAA Advisory Board Member will guide us through the development with an overview of the campus’s origin and vision, followed by a walkthrough of 2–3 representative spaces that showcase its flexible design, tenant mix, and role in shaping West Oakland’s evolving innovation ecosystem. The tour will conclude at Prescott Market, the campus’s central gathering place, where curated food, retail, and programming bring energy and activation to the broader development.


    Guests are invited to stay for a hosted happy hour at Prescott Market, with the option to continue the evening nearby at an Oakland Ballers game, offering a distinctly local close to the experience.


     5:00 PM   Arrival & Registration 
     5:15 PM  Tour of the Prescott West Oakland Begins
     6:00 PM  Happy Hour at Prescott Market 
     6:35 PM  Oakland Ballers vs. Modesto Roadsters [OPTIONAL] 

    From the development to first pitch, let’s play ball - GO BEARS!



    • July 11, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Venice Beach | 300 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
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    Venice Beach

    BREAA LA and UCLA Real Estate Alumni Group (REAG) Members, friends, and family, join us on Saturday, July 26th, for a fun day at the beach, supporting the Surfrider Foundation LA Chapter with a Venice Beach Clean Up! Come in the morning to clean up one of our beautiful California beaches and stay for some snacks and drinks after the event at the Venice Beach Club. This is a great chance to catch some sun, do some good, and reconnect with your fellow alumni and local real estate professionals.

    The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to keep the oceans and beaches enjoyable for all. Donations are encouraged and can be made directly on their website www.surfrider.org.

    ROLL ON BEARS! LETS GO BRUINS!

    • July 16, 2026
    • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    • The Cigar Bar & Grill | 850 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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    Join us for our annual summer Happy Hour at the Cigar Bar in San Francisco, located in the historic Jackson Square District. Mingle with fellow alumni, and unwind in the vibrant ambiance of one of San Francisco's most iconic venues.

    Don't miss this opportunity to catch up with your fellow Bears and enjoy complimentary drinks on BREAA. Guests are welcome, please register in advance!



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