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A concert or gig · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstLevel Up LiveRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Level Up Live
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 7pm
Where: Posterage Hall, Mission District
Lineup / highlights: Chiptune sets from Bitwise and 8-Bit Betty
Arcade cabinets on free play all night
Admission: $8 · All ages

ART DIRECTION
Create a pixel-art event poster with large visible square pixels, small readable sprites, and tiled background scenery. Use a tightly limited palette as specified in the selected style options. Build lettering from a simple bitmap grid and keep it highly legible. Use hard color boundaries and optional checkerboard dithering. Reserve clear information bands for event details. Avoid anti-aliased edges, smooth gradients, photographic lighting, and extra game-interface text.

SELECTED STYLE OPTIONS
Use a CGA-inspired four-color palette: cyan, magenta, white, and black only. Keep large square pixels and hard color boundaries.
Use these specific choices in preference to general style suggestions.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A pixel arcade hall with a tiny chiptune band on a stage between glowing cabinets.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstSaturday Code ClubRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Saturday Code Club
When: Every Saturday from September 12, 2026 · 10am
Where: The Hub, Excelsior
Activities / highlights: Learn to build games and websites
Laptops provided, ages 9–14
Admission: Free · Sign up required

ART DIRECTION
Create a pixel-art event poster with large visible square pixels, small readable sprites, and tiled background scenery. Use a tightly limited palette as specified in the selected style options. Build lettering from a simple bitmap grid and keep it highly legible. Use hard color boundaries and optional checkerboard dithering. Reserve clear information bands for event details. Avoid anti-aliased edges, smooth gradients, photographic lighting, and extra game-interface text.

SELECTED STYLE OPTIONS
Use a CGA-inspired four-color palette: cyan, magenta, white, and black only. Keep large square pixels and hard color boundaries.
Use these specific choices in preference to general style suggestions.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A pixel classroom of kids at chunky monitors, a sprite dragon leaping out of one screen.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A concert or gig · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstSurf NightRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Surf Night
When: Friday, July 31, 2026 · Doors 8pm
Where: The Wharf Room, Fisherman's Wharf
Lineup / highlights: Reverb-soaked instrumentals
The Riptides · Los Rayos · Wave Pool
Admission: $12 · 21+

ART DIRECTION
Create a pixel-art event poster with large visible square pixels, small readable sprites, and tiled background scenery. Use a tightly limited palette as specified in the selected style options. Build lettering from a simple bitmap grid and keep it highly legible. Use hard color boundaries and optional checkerboard dithering. Reserve clear information bands for event details. Avoid anti-aliased edges, smooth gradients, photographic lighting, and extra game-interface text.

SELECTED STYLE OPTIONS
Use a CGA-inspired four-color palette: cyan, magenta, white, and black only. Keep large square pixels and hard color boundaries.
Use these specific choices in preference to general style suggestions.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A pixel surfer sprite riding a tiled wave past a pier, gulls in sprite formation above.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstOcean Beach Clean-upRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Ocean Beach Clean-up
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 9am
Where: Meet at Stairwell 21, Ocean Beach
Activities / highlights: Gloves and bags provided
Coffee and donuts after
Admission: Free · Kids welcome with an adult
Presented by Surf & Shore Volunteers

ART DIRECTION
Create a pixel-art event poster with large visible square pixels, small readable sprites, and tiled background scenery. Use a tightly limited palette as specified in the selected style options. Build lettering from a simple bitmap grid and keep it highly legible. Use hard color boundaries and optional checkerboard dithering. Reserve clear information bands for event details. Avoid anti-aliased edges, smooth gradients, photographic lighting, and extra game-interface text.

SELECTED STYLE OPTIONS
Use a CGA-inspired four-color palette: cyan, magenta, white, and black only. Keep large square pixels and hard color boundaries.
Use these specific choices in preference to general style suggestions.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
Sprite volunteers with sacks walking a tiled beach, pixel debris washing up in waves.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstHarvest FairRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Harvest Fair
When: Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 2pm–6pm
Where: Bernal Community Garden
Activities / highlights: Produce show, cider pressing, and a barn dance at 5pm
Admission: Free · Bring something you grew
Presented by Bernal Garden Club

ART DIRECTION
Create a pixel-art event poster with large visible square pixels, small readable sprites, and tiled background scenery. Use a tightly limited palette as specified in the selected style options. Build lettering from a simple bitmap grid and keep it highly legible. Use hard color boundaries and optional checkerboard dithering. Reserve clear information bands for event details. Avoid anti-aliased edges, smooth gradients, photographic lighting, and extra game-interface text.

SELECTED STYLE OPTIONS
Use a CGA-inspired four-color palette: cyan, magenta, white, and black only. Keep large square pixels and hard color boundaries.
Use these specific choices in preference to general style suggestions.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A pixel garden of tiled pumpkin rows, tiny sprites pressing cider beside a barn dance.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A festival · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstFogline FestivalRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a multi-act festival, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Fogline Festival
When: Friday–Sunday, July 10–12, 2026
Where: Sutro Meadow, Lands End
Lineup / highlights: Three days, four stages, forty acts
Headlined by Harbor Lights, The Marrows, and Oona Vale
Admission: Weekend pass $95 · Day pass $40
Presented by Posterage

ART DIRECTION
Create a pixel-art design with large visible square pixels, small readable sprites, and tiled background scenery. Use a tightly limited palette as specified in the selected style options. Build lettering from a simple bitmap grid and keep it highly legible. Use hard color boundaries and optional checkerboard dithering. Reserve clear information bands for the supporting details. Avoid anti-aliased edges, smooth gradients, photographic lighting, and extra game-interface text.

SELECTED STYLE OPTIONS
Use a CGA-inspired four-color palette: cyan, magenta, white, and black only. Keep large square pixels and hard color boundaries.
Use these specific choices in preference to general style suggestions.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
Chunky pixel cliffs and a tiled meadow with four tiny pixel stages and bitmap lettering.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A fundraiser or benefit · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstThe Great Fog City Bake-OffRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a fundraising or benefit event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: The Great Fog City Bake-Off
When: Sunday, March 22, 2026 · 1pm
Where: Glen Park Rec Center
Cause / highlights: Cakes, pies, and a celebrity judge
Proceeds to the food pantry
Admission / donation: $5 entry · Slices $3
Presented by Glen Park Neighbors

ART DIRECTION
Create a pixel-art design with large visible square pixels, small readable sprites, and tiled background scenery. Use a tightly limited palette as specified in the selected style options. Build lettering from a simple bitmap grid and keep it highly legible. Use hard color boundaries and optional checkerboard dithering. Reserve clear information bands for the supporting details. Avoid anti-aliased edges, smooth gradients, photographic lighting, and extra game-interface text.

SELECTED STYLE OPTIONS
Use a CGA-inspired four-color palette: cyan, magenta, white, and black only. Keep large square pixels and hard color boundaries.
Use these specific choices in preference to general style suggestions.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A chunky pixel cake with a tiled kitchen background and bitmap lettering.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A protest or campaign · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstRegister the BlockRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a protest, march, or public campaign event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup.

POSTER TEXT
Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details.
Title: Register the Block
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 10am–4pm
Where: Bayview Opera House Plaza
Demands / highlights: Voter registration, music, and free lunch
Rides to the polls on election day
Join: Free · Everyone welcome
Presented by Bayview Votes

ART DIRECTION
Create a pixel-art design with large visible square pixels, small readable sprites, and tiled background scenery. Use a tightly limited palette as specified in the selected style options. Build lettering from a simple bitmap grid and keep it highly legible. Use hard color boundaries and optional checkerboard dithering. Reserve clear information bands for the supporting details. Avoid anti-aliased edges, smooth gradients, photographic lighting, and extra game-interface text.

SELECTED STYLE OPTIONS
Use a CGA-inspired four-color palette: cyan, magenta, white, and black only. Keep large square pixels and hard color boundaries.
Use these specific choices in preference to general style suggestions.

ILLUSTRATION NOTES
A chunky pixel ballot box on a tiled plaza background with bitmap lettering.
These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text.

Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.

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