Events for May 17, 2012
Thursday, May 17
Yerba Buena Third Thursdays is a monthly night out in a unique downtown San Francisco neighborhood that’s rich with arts and culture.
Occuring throughout the year on the third Thursday of each month, the event involves galleries and museums extending their hours throughout the neighborhood to …
If you happen to live in the 94102, 94108, or 94109 zip codes (that’s basically Russian Hill, Nob Hill and Tenderloin), you’ll get more than a cup of tea from your neighbors.
If you buy a drink, then you’ll receive a free drink ticket (on select beers …
Carletta Sue Kay’s long-awaited debut album Incongruent releases on May 15th on Kitten Charmer Records.
Carletta Sue Kay vocalist Randy Walker is blessed with a four octave vocal range, and writes songs to melt the hearts of even the most cynical. Hailing from a So-Cal hellhole full of meth, …
Take a closer look at how people and animals create illusion—from special effects to art and camouflage. Check out a pop-up exhibit by local artist Thom Nguyen, whose work transforms under varied light sources.
Magician Patrick Martin will host an illustrated talk on how illusions affect …
Covet and Boutiika celebrate Covet’s new location. Donate your old jewelry to career closet and receive 15% off purchases at Covet.
Savor treats, wine, and champagne.
Enjoy a free eyebrow wax courtesy of Skin Remedy
What if Darth Vader actively raised his son? What if “I am your father” was just a stern admonishment from an annoyed dad? In Darth Vader and Son, Jefferey Browns’ hilarious and sweet comic reimagining, Darth Vader is a dad like any other—except with all …
Deadline Every Second goes behind the scenes as 12 top Associated Press photographers gather breaking stories in eight different countries.
In this impressive, action-packed documentary, the photographers and their editors share the stories behind the global headlines. Ken Kobré – filmmaker, award-winning photojournalist and author, and …
Phantoms of Asia is the Asian Art Museum’s bold new contemporary art exhibition. Provocative artworks big and small from all over Asia will fill the entire museum to reveal unique perspectives on life, death, the universe, nature, and everything in between.
On the night before it …
Just because you’re young, broke and beautiful doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to put on your nicest duds and have a spectacular night on the town.
When was the last time you spent just $3 to see some of the best musical acts in the …
Nightlife on Mars is a local comedy troupe consisting of Joe Nguyen, Adam McLaughlin and Ryan Cronin. You may recognize them from local comedy clubs or as the disheveled guys at the bar. They make you laugh, and they run a kickass show at Murphy’s …
Join Bay Area gypsy-jazz favorites Gaucho as they help kick off the latest round of free Late Night Happy Hour concerts at Yoshi’s Oakland in the lounge.
Get $1 oysters, $2 nigiri sushi, $3 beers, $4 wine and more every Thursday from 9:30-11pm.
Thursdays, May 3, 17, 31
Gaucho
Led …
This Thursday night, The Grand is throwing the hottest Facebook Pre-IPO Party for free all night long with RSVP. DJs Trevor Simpson and Zhaldee will be spinning tunes all night.
Create your own Facebook event invite and receive a free bottle of Champagne. Share this event on your …
Every Thursday
The Mission Community Market is a weekly, outdoor marketplace that celebrates the Mission’s diversity with fresh foods, local businesses, and after-school activities in order to increase economic opportunity, family health and the fun, safe use of streets in the Mission.
Mission Community Market
Barlett @ 22nd, San …
Jack London Square invites you to its 2nd annual outdoor music series, SoundWaves. The series offers free live music by some of the Bay Area’s top performers on five consecutive Thursdays in May and June.
The SoundWaves spring lineup includes a range of local talent including …
So You Think You Can Paint has been cancelled. The last party took place on November 1, 2012.
Self-billed as “The World’s Most Creative Happy Hour,” bring a friend, paint a masterpiece at “So You Think You Can Paint?” at Club Six which opens up their …
If you happen to live in the 94102, 94108, or 94109 zip codes (that’s basically Russian Hill, Nob Hill and Tenderloin), you’ll get more than a cup of tea from your neighbors.
If you buy a drink, then you’ll receive a free drink ticket (on select beers …
Join Kitsch House, an artistic collaboration between local artists Pete Hickok and Jeffrey Augustine Songco, for dancing, mingling, music, mirrors, mood lighting, costumes and libations before a night out on the town.
RSVP before each event and join the pre-party. Bring friends or bring yourself and meet new …
Learn the basics of the art of belly dance with movements that are core fundamentals of all styles of belly dance around the world. This class is geared for beginners to intermediate students who want to learn and have fun. Music in the class is a wide …
Enron combines the jaw-dropping expose of a documentary with absurdist excess and puppets in a multifaceted and dynamic look at the greatest corporate scandal of our time.
>> Sorry! All of the $5 tickets have been claimed.
Tickets are normally $25, but Funcheapers can get the first 100 Tickets for …
On Haitus: Unfortunately 90s Night is on hiatus beginning January 2013.
All that she wants… is to relive the ’90s at the Hi-Fi Lounge every Thursday with 90 cent drinks for 90 minutes (8:30-10pm).
This ’90s dance party jams with DJ ILLBorn spinning “classics” from Montell Jordan,Vanilla Ice, Ace …
