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Thursday, May 12

Bike to Work Day 2011 | SF
Thursday, May 12 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Ferry Building
Join thousands of people all over the Bay Area by grabbing your helmet and hopping on your bike to commute to work. The San Francisco Bike Coalition, along with merchants and the city’s blessing, is pushing commuters to try biking during Bike to Work Day 2011. ...
All DayFree Ice Cream Toppings for Bicyclists | Three Twins  FREE*
*Free toppings on any cone or cup purchased for cyclists
Matcha: Makrokosma Bali | Asian Art Museum
Thursday, May 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $10 | Asian Art Museum
Matcha is the Asian Art Museum’s version of Friday Nights at the DeYoung: a lively art-filled party with DJ-spun music, cocktails, art-making workshops, gallery tours and special performances The focus of the May 12th Matcha is “Makrokosma Bali” – where you’ll get to see a special ...

Bike Away From Work Block Party | Old Oakland
Thursday, May 12 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Old Oakland
If you want to pat yourself on the back for having done Bike to Work Day, come down with your fellow cyclist for a super cool block party that celebrates all things bikey. They’ll be live music from the Muddy Roses and an awesome show from ...
Slither, Hop & Crawl NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, May 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12 | California Academy of Sciences
In honor of the Academy’s brand new exhibit, Snakes & Lizards: The Summer of Slither, Nightlife will be slithering, hopping and crawling with scaled critters from around the world. This week, the exhibit is open during NightLife for the first time. Hear about snakes & ...
6:00 pmAsian Heritage Celebration: Dance, Music & Drinks | Macy’s  FREE*
*RSVP by clicking on link above.
Free Burlesque 101 Class | Good Vibrations
Thursday, May 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Good Vibrations - Polk
Learn the difference between a shimmy and a bump and the power of eye contact, choose your burly alter ego, and practice your new moves. Virgie Tovar (right) is Dulce de Lecherous, rising fat burlesque starlet and your Burlesque Basics instructor for “Burlesque Basics for ...
6:30 pmSports Basement City Bike Ride | Potrero Hill  FREE
The Who: Rare Rock ‘n’ Roll Film Clips & Lecture | El Cerrito
Thursday, May 12 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | El Cerrito Library
Richie Unterberger will discuss his latest book, “Won’t Get Fooled Again: The Who from Lifehouse to Quadrophenia.” His presentation will include rare audiovisual clips of The Who from the early 1970’s following the release of their successful rock opera, “Tommy.” Richie Unterberger is an author ...
The Wild World of Frogs | Randall Museum
Thursday, May 12 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Randall Museum
How long do frogs live? How many types of frogs are there? What’s the difference between a frog and a toad? Why are frogs disappearing worldwide and what can be done to save them? Dr. Kerry M. Kriger answers all these questions and more as ...
James Brown Dance Party & Hosted Bar | Polk Gulch
Thursday, May 12 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Click on the link to register.
| Noble SF
Put your name to get on the list for this DJ dancing event with soul music and—best of all—a hosted bar for all. It’s the Souljive Pre-Party at the new Polk Gulch venue Noble SF, hosted by MetroWize party and featuring a James Brown DJ set ...
8:30 pmOutdoor Showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End | Redwood City  FREE

Every Thursday

“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 ...
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