Events for May 12, 2011
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Thursday, May 12
Bike to Work Day 2011 | SF
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 Day | Free Ice Cream Toppings for Bicyclists | Three Twins | FREE* *Free toppings on any cone or cup purchased for cyclists
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Matcha: Makrokosma Bali | 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
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
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 pm | Asian Heritage Celebration: Dance, Music & Drinks | Macy’s | FREE* *RSVP by clicking on link above.
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Free Burlesque 101 Class | Good Vibrations
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 pm | Sports Basement City Bike Ride | Potrero Hill | FREE |
The Who: Rare Rock ‘n’ Roll Film Clips & Lecture | El Cerrito
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
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
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 ...
Every Thursday
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 ...
