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Thursday, November 1

TopShelf Fashion Truck, Free Popchips & Music | SoMa
Thursday, November 1 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE | Whole Foods (SoMa)
TopShelf Fashion Truck, Free Popchips & Music | SoMa

Popchips and SF’s first-ever fashion truck, TopShelf Boutique, partner to launch the month long mobile fashion truck tour this Thursday, November 1 at Whole Foods in SoMa in SF from 10am to 2pm.
RSVP is required to attend.
Following the lead from the gourmet food trucks, Popchips teams …

Final Day: Street Food: 1906 Earthquake Kitchens Photo Exhibit | SF
Thursday, November 1 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Main Library
Final Day: Street Food: 1906 Earthquake Kitchens Photo Exhibit | SF

This fall, the San Francisco Public Library is exploring local author Rebecca Solnit’s A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities that Arise in Disaster for our One City One Book 2012/California Reads program.
The photos in this display show a city torn but banding together for survival and, …

Vertical Aerial Dance Performance | SoMa
Thursday, November 1 – 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Mint Plaza
Vertical Aerial Dance Performance | SoMa

Bring a low-rise chair and look up to see a sky high, perspective-bending urban aerial dance performance of “Touching Up” by Bandaloop at 12:30 pm in Mint Plaza on Thursday, November 1, 2012.
Bring lounge chairs or mats for comfortable viewing.

Bay Area Science Festival 2012 | Nov. 1 Free Events
Thursday, November 1 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Some events may require an RSVP or have other restrictions.
| San Francisco Bay Area
Bay Area Science Festival 2012 | Nov. 1 Free Events

Free events on November 1, 2012
Hands-on Science at the Farmer’s Market
Ever wonder how plants live? Or how worms produce compost? Curious about solar beads and solar cookers? Get hands-on with science to find out! Join Cal scientists for some cool, food-related investigations at East Bay …

Ticket Raid: Ski Film Night w/ Jonny Moseley & 2-for-1 Lift Tickets | SF
Thursday, November 1 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | REI San Francisco
Ticket Raid: Ski Film Night w/ Jonny Moseley & 2-for-1 Lift Tickets | SF

Pick up a pair of free tickets to the private sneak peak screening of ski flick Flow State on the opening night of Snowbomb.com’s Ski & Board Festival.
The one day only ticket raid will be from 4-7 pm at REI on Thursday, November 1, 2012.
Snowbomb.com’s Ski & Board Festival …

TopShelf Fashion Truck, Free Popchips & Music | SF
Thursday, November 1 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Bloodhound
TopShelf Fashion Truck, Free Popchips & Music | SF

Popchips and SF’s first-ever fashion truck, TopShelf Boutique, partner to launch the month long mobile fashion truck tour kicking off this Thursday, November 1 at Bloodhound in SF from 5-8pm.
RSVP is required to attend.
Following the lead from the gourmet food trucks, Popchips teams up with …

CircUS Art Show & Live Aerialists | SoMa
Thursday, November 1 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Kim Pfabe's Sugarcane
CircUS Art Show & Live Aerialists | SoMa

Check out the opening reception of the CircUS art show and enjoy complimentary wine, cheese and a special performance from live aerialists.
What: OPENING RECEPTION with Ambient Aerial dance
When: Thursday, November 1st, 5:30-8:00 pm
Where: Kim Pfabe’s SUGARCANE | 46 South Park, San Francisco

“So You Think You Can Paint?” Art Party | SoMa
Thursday, November 1 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Club Six

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 …

The Stranger vs. The Believer: Wild Stories from Youth | SF
Thursday, November 1 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free drinks with book purchase while supplies last.
| Make-Out Room
The Stranger vs. The Believer: Wild Stories from Youth | SF

Watch writers from The Believer and Seattle’s The Stranger go head-to-head with tales from their youth. Jesus, LSD, virginity — no topic is off-limits.
This storytelling event features The Believer’s Brian McMullen, Laura Howard and Daniel Levin Becker and The Stranger’s Lindy West, Christopher Frizzelle, and Bethany …

Snow Season Kickoff Party: Free Pizza & Beer | Mission
Thursday, November 1 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| Sports Basement Bryant
Snow Season Kickoff Party: Free Pizza & Beer | Mission

RSVP to celebrate SnowPals.org’s 14th Annual Ski/Ride Season Kickoff Party with networking, a raffle, 10% shopping discount, and complimentary pizza, beer, soda, and drinks from 6 – 8 PM at Sports Basement – Bryant on Thursday, November 1, 2012.

meet local skiers and snowboarders
connect for Tahoe ridesharing
share ski/ride …

Free Documentary Film Screening: “Rare” | SF
Thursday, November 1 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Roxie Theater
Free Documentary Film Screening:

Please join us for a free screening event of the documentary film, Rare, which offers insight into the triumphs and challenges both patients and researchers face in the struggle to advance medicine and find cures for rare disease communities.
There will also be a Q&A panel discussion …

Network, Get Work: Tech Recruiting Party & Free Drinks | SF
Thursday, November 1 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
| SmartRecruiters HQ
Network, Get Work: Tech Recruiting Party & Free Drinks | SF

“Network, Get Work” brings together job seekers and companies in the social media and tech industry.
Whether you’re interested in joining tech start-ups or global firms in the Bay Area, recruiting for top social media talent, or simply connecting with like-minded peers, they’ve got drinks …

Harvest NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, November 1 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $12 | California Academy of Sciences
Harvest NightLife | California Academy of Sciences

Fall is here, and it’s bursting at the seams with freshly harvested squash, apples, and wine grapes. Taste your way through the bounty with seasonal samples from Earl’s Organic Produce, and a wine hall featuring Coppola, Bonny Doon, The Winery SF, Oro En Paz Winery, …

Dia de los Muertos: Aztec Dancing, Music & Altar Building | San Jose
Thursday, November 1 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mi Pueblo
Dia de los Muertos: Aztec Dancing, Music & Altar Building | San Jose

Celebrate this ancient Mexica Aztec observance over 3,000 years old. Our ancestors knew that the only thing certain in life was death, that is why we honor our beloved ancestors on November 1, 2012.
This is an outdoor family event, so bring your folding chairs.
2012 Ceremonia …

Wine Tasting & App Launch Party | Mission
Thursday, November 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP, $10 without.
| 780 Cafe
Wine Tasting & App Launch Party | Mission

RSVP for a wine tasting party with sommelier Marnie Old from 7 – 9 PM for the launch party of her new interactive app Wine Simplified at 780 Cafe on Thursday, November 1, 2012.
Come taste a variety of delicious international wines, try out the app, and …

Carnivàle Pataphysique: Strange Performances & a Time Machine | City Lights
Thursday, November 1 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | City Lights Books
Carnivàle Pataphysique: Strange Performances & a Time Machine | City Lights

The Night of the Dancing Toothpicks is an evening of readings, manifestos, performances, events, happenings, and surprises.
Hosted by Peter Maravelis and featuring: Mel Gordon, Andrew Hugill, Michael McClure, Line McMurray, Howard Rheingold, Neil Salley, Linda Klieger Stillman, Robin Walz, and special guests.
A scale model of …

Free Sneak Movie Night: Denzel Washington in “Flight”
Thursday, November 1 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Code required, arrive early as admission not guaranteed
| Secret Movie Theater (SF)
Free Sneak Movie Night: Denzel Washington in

Attend an exclusive free sneak preview advanced screening of “Flight”, the brand new mystery thriller starring Denzel Washington.
Free Film Screening: Flight
Thursday, November 1, 2012 (7:30p)
Secret Movie Theater Location in San Francisco
- RSVP Code: FUNSF6GU4

Tickets available through GoFoBo.com/rsvp
Tickets are free, but subject to availability.
Exact screening location …

Britney Spears Flash Mob Dance Class: Oops, I Did It Again | SF
Thursday, November 1 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | LEVYstudio (formerly Studio Gracia)
Britney Spears Flash Mob Dance Class: Oops, I Did It Again | SF Join the Bay Area Flash Mob for the “It’s Britney, B*tch!” Flash Mob. Yep, you’ll be learning beaucoup Britney from Baby Hit Me One More Time to Toxic, so get ready to shake it to a bad-ass medley that will culminate into an epic flash mob ...
Free Comet Club Comedy | SF
Thursday, November 1 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Comet Club
Free Comet Club Comedy | SF Comet Club Comedy is a weekly free comedy showcase at the Comet Club in the Marina district of San Francisco, featuring local Bay Area comedians and special guests. Comet Club Comedy Every Thursday, 8:30-10pm Comet Club, 3111 Fillmore Street, San Francisco FREE
“Nightlife on Mars” Underground Comedy Night | SF
Thursday, November 1 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Murphy's Pub

The guests for the 11/1 show includes:

Kate Willett – Kate is a San Francisco based comedian and actress. She is not socially awkward, those were just jokes, so stop saying that, ok?
Johan Miranda – Johan performs all over the Bay Area including Punchline, Rooster Ts …

Free Comet Club Comedy | SF
Thursday, November 1 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Comet Club
Free Comet Club Comedy | SF Comet Club Comedy is a weekly free comedy showcase at the Comet Club in the Marina district of San Francisco, featuring local Bay Area comedians and special guests. Comet Club Comedy Every Thursday, 8:30-10pm Comet Club, 3111 Fillmore Street, San Francisco FREE
Burlesque & All-Girl Lube Wrestling Party | El Rio Burlesque & All-Girl Lube Wrestling Party | El Rio

>> Event Update: Please note the December 6, 2012 event has been canceled.
The moment you’ve all been waiting for, Red Hots Burlesque SF’s Best Bump and Grind have been conspiring with your friends at El Rio to bring you a All-Girl Monthly Lube Wrestling Party.
No …

Old School Playground Games: Four Square Tournament | Oakland
Thursday, November 1 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Rockridge BART
Old School Playground Games: Four Square Tournament | Oakland

Relive grade school in the Rockridge BART Station’s parking lot every Thursday night at 9 p.m. at one of 4 Square of the East Bay’s weekly free games.
Rockridge BART Station Parking Lot (5660 College Ave., Oakland) | Every Thursday | 9p-Midnight | FREE

Myspace DJ Party: Z-Trip & Switch | Mighty
Thursday, November 1 – 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mighty
Myspace DJ Party: Z-Trip & Switch | Mighty

Remember Myspace? Well, they’re back and they’re throwing a free DJ dance party with Z-trip and Switch from 9pm-2am on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Mighty in SF.
DJ Z-Trip is the “godfather of mash-ups,” as he is one of the originators of the genre.
Switch (Dave Taylor …

Win Tix: Popscene Club Night: Pop-Rock, Electro & Brit-Pop | Rickshaw Stop
Thursday, November 1 – 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Regular price, $7-$9
| Rickshaw Stop
Popscene Club Night: Pop-Rock, Electro & Brit-Pop | Rickshaw Stop

The venerable weekly dance club Popscene has a great track record of showcasing new bands handpicked by Live 105 Music Director Aaron Axelsen
Headlining is San Francisco’s Nova Albion - the newest, big ’80s influenced collaboration made up of members of pop-rock band Music for Animals.
Indie-electro band Hyena …

Every Thursday

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

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 …

Cafe Royale Zip Code Thursdays | 2-for-1 Beer
Every Thursday – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover. Buy 1 beer, get a 2nd free.
| Cafe Royale
Cafe Royale Zip Code Thursdays | 2-for-1 Beer

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 …

’90s Night: Dance Party & 90¢ Beer Night | SF
Every Thursday – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Hi-Fi Lounge
 '90s Night: Dance Party & 90¢ Beer Night | SF

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 …

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