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Thursday, July 29

FuncheapSF Named “Best of the Bay” | SF Bay Guardian
Thursday, July 29 – All Day | Cost: FREE
FuncheapSF Named

We were excited to open this week’s San Francisco Bay Guardian to find that FuncheapSF had been voted “Best Local Website“ in the 2010 “Best of the Bay” Readers Poll! Johnny Funcheap wants to thank everyone who voted for us!
As you know, Funcheap is a …

Lunchtime Japanese Taiko Drum Concert | Yerba Buena Gardens
Thursday, July 29 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Lunchtime Japanese Taiko Drum Concert | Yerba Buena Gardens

Emeryville Taiko, under the direction of Sensei Susan Horn, is intensely focused on developing new directions in Taiko. Initiated under the guidance of Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka, founder of San Francisco Taiko Dojo, the ensemble utilizes the art of Japanese drumming to enhance the quality …

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Gym Launch Party | Concord
Thursday, July 29 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Gym Launch Party | Concord

The UFC Octagon isn’t just for fighters anymore. Now, for the first time in the 15-year history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, anyone – no matter how young or old – can experience what it’s like to train like you’re in the UFC thanks to …

Nightlife in Motion | California Academy of Sciences Nightlife in Motion | California Academy of Sciences

This week, NightLife explores movement, with cultural performances from artistic traditions from around the world. Joining us is Abada-Capoeira demonstrating traditional Brazilian martial-art that combines dance, music and athleticism. Adding beats to our evening is Trio Afro Carribena, a …

Michael Wertz Releases Dog Dreams | Potrero
Thursday, July 29 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Michael Wertz Releases Dog Dreams | Potrero

The Imprint of the SFCB is excited to announce the launch of Dog Dreams, a children’s board book written and illustrated by Michael Wertz. Dog Dreams imaginatively reveals the hopes, wishes, and ambitions of over a dozen dozing canines through playful imagery and rhyming text. …

NightLife in Motion: Live Music from Around the World | GG Park NightLife in Motion: Live Music from Around the World | GG Park

This week, NightLife explores movement with cultural performances from around the world. Music by Future Universal DJ collective.

NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences (for adults ages 21+) features music, cutting-edge science, and food and cocktails available for purchase.
Happy Hour Drink Specials in …

Tequila Tasting Class with PBS’s Joanne Weir | Noe Valley
Thursday, July 29 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $5
Tequila Tasting Class with PBS's Joanne Weir | Noe Valley

The fabulous host of PBS’s Joanne Weir’s Cooking Class and author of Tequila, Joanne Weir, will show us how to make Mexican 75′s, and we’ll taste a variety of artisanal tequilas from Mexico (as well as Joanne’s famous handpies). $5 per person
Thursday July 29 • …

Ecosexual Art, Wine, Nibbles & LGBT Newlywed Game | Good Vibrations Polk St.
Thursday, July 29 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Ecosexual Art, Wine, Nibbles & LGBT Newlywed Game | Good Vibrations Polk St.

Join us for a special mixer and info night featuring an update on Marriage Equality USA’s work, and special performance by Molly McKay, Media Director and other special guests. Enjoy the multimedia art retrospective by ecosexual artists Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens, wine and …

Conrad Roth’s Stand-Up Variety Show | Amnesia
Thursday, July 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*at 10 p.m., bands come on ($5)
Conrad Roth's Stand-Up Variety Show | Amnesia

A Philly transplant, Conrad Roth knows there’s a million comedy shows in The City. That’s why the “The Stand-up Variety Show” funnyman host strives for something different. About half the show is stand-up, the rest is sketch comedy, live music and (something new) the Debate, …

Laborfest 2010: WPA Film Festival | Berkeley
Thursday, July 29 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Laborfest 2010: WPA Film Festival | Berkeley

This film festival will present works produced by the Works Progress Administration and will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the WPA which was launched on April 8, 1935. The films include many newly-struck prints that highlight WPA projects and the spirit of the New …

Every Thursday

$5 Top Shelf Cocktail Happy Hour | Oakland
Every Thursday – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Club 21
$5 Top Shelf Cocktail Happy Hour | Oakland

Every Thursday and Friday from 4-7pm Club 21 in Downtown Oakland gets you good and liquored up before hitting the town. Come out and drink top shelf alcohol like Patron and Greygoose, and make it happen all for $5 or stick with the cheap stuff for …

“So You Think You Can Paint?” Art Party | SoMa
Every Thursday – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Club Six

Self-billed as “The World’s Most Creative Happy Hour, bring a Friend, paint a Masterpiece. ”So you think you can Paint?”, was such a hit during the 2 Blocks of Art festival, that Club Six decided to open up their walls every Thursday to all who want to …

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