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Thursday, October 28

Final Day: $30 Flights on Southwest | SFO, OAK & San Jose
Thursday, October 28 – All Day | Cost: $30*
*$30 plus taxes and stuff
Southwest Airlines is running a 72 hour sale with fares as little as $30 each way from both San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose in December, January and February. You can even travel cross country for $120 each way. The basics? Flights that are 0-450 miles ...
Free Coffee Week (Oct 26-28) | Justin Herman Plaza
Thursday, October 28 – All Day | Cost: FREE
Need a pick me up in the morning after getting off of BART or during your lunch break? On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week head to Justin Herman Plaza at the Embarcadero Center to get a free coffee as part of “Keurig Coffee Break ...

50% Off Old Navy Deal
Thursday, October 28 – All Day | Cost: 50% Off
To celebrate their 1,000,000th “like” on Facebook, Old Navy is giving everyone a 50% off coupon to use on one piece of outerwear for the winter. Print your coupon, then use it in-store anywhere in the U.S. Tuesday, 10/26 through Thursday, 10/28.  Or shop online with ...
The San Francisco Arts Market | UN Plaza
Thursday, October 28 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Presenting the new, open-air marketplace for local arts and culture. The San Francisco Arts Market  in UN Plaza runs every Thursday thereafter from noon to 8:00 p.m. throughout this summer & fall through November 18th Visit 1182 Market St between Grove and 8th for diverse arts, ...
12:00 pmOne City, Four Films: The Wrath of Katrina | SF Main Library  FREE
5:00 pm2010 Arab Heritage Celebration & Concert | SF City Hall  FREE*
*FREE but RSVP required
Japanese Ghost Stories & Golden Clouds | Asian Art Museum
Thursday, October 28 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $10
“Matcha” is a monthly event during which the Asian Art Museum stays open late with a discounted admission price and puts on a whole host of special activities and docent tours. October 28, 2010 Matcha: “Ghosts & Golden Clouds” Master storyteller Brenda Wong Aoki, Emmy Award-winning ...
A SuperNatural NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, October 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $12
Kick off your Halloween weekend with a SuperNatural party at NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. Step into the world of parapsychology with Professor Paranormal, groove to ghoulish tunes by DJ Tomas Diablo and Space Cowboys, and hear sultry tunes sung by ...
Secrets of the Sommeliers | Omnivore Books on Food
Thursday, October 28 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Rajat Parr’s profound knowledge of wines, deep relationships with producers, and renowned tasting abilities have made him a legend in the business. As wine director for the Mina Group, Parr presides over the lists at some of the country’s top restaurants, including wine-centric. In Secrets ...
6:00 pmKenneth Cole Reaction Men’s Sportswear Event | Union Square  FREE
Kenneth Cole Fashion Night & DJ Academy | Macy’s
Thursday, October 28 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Come to Macy’s in Union Square on Thursday, October 28th for the launch of the new Kenneth Cole Reaction men’s sportswear collection and enjoy a night of fashion, light refreshments and music. Plus, create your own music mix with the help of a DJ from Scratch ...
6:00 pmEnvironmental Film Fest Screening: Oil on Ice | SF Main Library  FREE
6:30 pmSports Basement City Bike Ride | Mission  FREE
The Bold Italic’s Halloween Microhood: Mission Treat
Thursday, October 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE
From 7 to 9 p.m., partiers will enjoy a night of art, food, drink, fashion, and a blood-splattered, Dexter-inspired photo booth along that block. Show up in your best costume for this unique trick-or-treating of sorts. Please join us on Thursday, October 28, for The Bold ...
Ski Film Night & Free Beer | Sports Basement
Thursday, October 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10
Powderwhore is putting together their most ambitious backcountry ski flick yet. A strange “El Nino” year forced us to climb further, dig deeper and flat out try harder in order to create a film worthy of “A Powderwhore Production”. Mission accomplished. “TeleVision” is ...
7:00 pmHalloween Fashion & Burlesque Show | Oakland  $5
Waterfront Flicks: “Twilight” & Vampire Costume Contest | Oakland
Thursday, October 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an outdoor screening of “Twilight” on the Market Green at sundown. And whether you’re on Team Jacob or Team Edward, don your best vampire costume and start Halloween early! The best Twilight costume will be handsomely rewarded.
Learn the Creepy Art of Embalming | Oakland
Thursday, October 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Thomas Marsden from The Chapel of the Chimes, Oakland, CA, will take us along on a body’s trip from death to burial. He will explain the hows and whys of the embalmer’s art, give a bit of historical perspective, and demonstrate (without a real cadaver) ...
Free Show: Former Belle & Sebastian Singer Isobel Campbell | Amoeba Music SF
Thursday, October 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Gorgeous Isobel Campbell has worn many hats over the course of her career, from her stint as cellist and vocalist with Scottish indie-pop faves Belle and Sebastian to her role as bandleader in the Gentle Waves to her work as duet partner, arranger, and producer ...
7:30 pmTeen Improv Creatures Of Impulse present ‘Nightmare’ | Pleasanton  $5-$10*
*Student: $5 w/ student ID; Gen Admission: $8 advance or $10 door.
Mos Eisly Cantina: Star Wars Costume Party | Mission
Thursday, October 28 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free in costume, otherwise $5, 21+
The fun folks at SF Indie are putting on a Star Wars Themed Costume Party set, no less, in the Mos Eisly Cantina from Episode IV: A New Hope! This is an all-night thing, going until 2am with many SW-themed activities. Hug a Wookie! Make a ...
8:00 pm14th Annual Mario Savio Memorial Lecture with Elizabeth Warren | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free tickets available only in the lobby from 5 pm on.
9:00 pmDirty Dishes: Dance Club & Food Carts | Castro  $3*
*RSVP for guaranteed entry

Every Thursday

Trivia Thursday: Pub Quiz in a Movie Theater | The New Parkway
Trivia Thursday: Pub Quiz in a Movie Theater | The New Parkway
Thursday Night at The New Parkway is Trivia Night.   This is a chance for you and your friends to compete and win prizes (like free beer and movie passes) if you can answer questions correctly about a range of topics that often include movie history, famous ...
Free Live Salsa & Jazz Music From Local Artists | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cigar Bar & Grill
Free Live Salsa & Jazz Music From Local Artists | SF
Join them every Wednesday & Thursday evening for a free Salsa and Jazz show by local Bay Area musicians. Shows start at 8 pm. Enjoy great food, drinks & live music night. For complete line-up and more information please visit their Facebook page. Free Live Salsa & Jazz ...
Haight Ashbury Comedy Night | Milk Bar
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use promo code HELLAFUNNY for free tickets. Otherwise, it's $15.
| Milk Bar
Haight Ashbury Comedy Night | Milk Bar
Come out to Haight Ashbury Comedy Night every Thursday at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Upper Haight to see some of SF’s best comedians. The lineup changes every week, but expect to see comics that have performed at Cobbs, SF Sketchfest, the Punchline ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*Normally $15 use code FUNCHEAP for $5 tickets. 21+
| Ales Unlimited: Beer Basement
"The Setup" Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
Nob Hill Free Comedy Night | SF
Every Thursday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission. Bring cash for drink purchase.
| Hops & Barrel
Nob Hill Free Comedy Night | SF
Nob Hill Comedy Night brings you the top local and touring comedians every Thursday at 8 pm in Nob Hill’s newest beer & wine bar, Hops & Barrel. Comedians you’ve seen at Nob Hill Comedy Night have been featured on HBO, Netflix, Conan, The Late Late ...
“Level Up Thursdays”: Free Video DJ Dance Party | SF
Every Thursday – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | Raven Bar
"Level Up Thursdays": Free Video DJ Dance Party | SF
Every Thursday night, Raven Bar & Lounge hosts a free dance party with DJ Mark Andrus who will play your favorite throwback jams. Drink Specials All Night $10 Mixed Cocktails $6 Beer $6 Seltzer Video DJ Mark Andrus Level Up Thursday: Every Thursday at 9 pm Raven Bar & Lounge, 1151 Folsom St., SF FREE Updated ...
“Class of ’84” Dance Party & Cheap Drinks | SoMa
Every Thursday – 9:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Cover may change for special events.
| The Cat Club
"Class of '84" Dance Party & Cheap Drinks | SoMa
Every Thursday from 9 pm to 2 am at the Cat Club, it’s the best of the ’80s in two rooms with the coolest music and the best crowd in town. DJs Damon and Mr Washington spin ’80s pop, rock, and one hit wonders in the ...
SF’s Epic Karaoke Dance Party w/ Sax, Lasers + Fog | The Mission
Every Thursday – 9:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 am | Cost: FREE | Slate Bar
SF's Epic Karaoke Dance Party w/ Sax, Lasers + Fog | The Mission
Most students drop out of Stanford to create tech companies but DJ Purple dropped out to pursue music en route to becoming San Francisco’s DJ of the year in 2011 and one of America’s greatest karaoke KJ’s (Karaoke DJ). Get ready for an upbeat night (no ...
$1 Well Shots on Thursday Nights | SF
Every Thursday – 10:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: $1*
*$1 Per Well Shot, but no cover charge.
| Would You Believe Cocktails
$1 Well Shots on Thursday Nights | SF
Would you Believe Bar is bringing back $1 Well Shots and College Night Specials on Thursdays from 10 pm to Midnight for a limited time only. Thursdays $1 Shots Every Thursday | 10 pm to Midnight Would You Believe Bar, 652 Geary Blvd., SF $1- Must be 21 and over Must 21 and ...
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