Events for August 18, 2011
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Thursday, August 18
Bouquet Making Class at Macy’s | Union Square
Arrange something special with a special bouquet making class at Macy’s Union Square on Thursday, August 18.
To promote the release of their brand new “Poppy Flower” fragrance, Coach Fragrances is hosting a “Poppy Flower Shop” with Denise Porcaro, the florist and founder of NYC’s Flower Girl boutique, who will teach ...
| 12:00 pm | Jazz Summer Noon Concert | Berkeley | FREE |
Free Lunch Day: Chicken & Waffles | SoMa
Zipcar and TaskRabbit are giving away free chicken and waffles lunch from Soul Groove Chicken & Waffle Sandwiches tomorrow at the Zipcar SF offices on Thursday, August 18 from noon till 2 p.m.
Lunch is free for members of Zipcar or TaskRabbit (an online service, which puts you ...
Free Lunch & Seasonal Starters Cooking Class | Crocker Galleria
Learn how to whip up simple summer picnic starters at a Green Zebra’s Power Hour cooking demo on Thursday, August 18, which also includes a free lunch for the first 20 people to RSVP.
Join local healthy chef Lesley Stiles for a lesson on how to ...
Free Concert: Teatro ZinZanni Orchestra | SoMa
Teatro ZinZanni Orchestra performs a bewitching and witty blend of international cabaret, jazz and cirque music. A rare chance to hear them for free.
Grab a sandwich and a summertime drink and meet friends and colleagues for a mid-day interlude of the finest jazz, world, and ...
Balinese Shadow Puppet Night | Asian Art Museum
Indonesian puppetry is a mesmerizing kind of theatre using light and shadow. Celebrated master of Balinese shadow puppetry, I Wayan Wija performs Tantri, his charming and playful twist on this timeless art form at this one-night-only performance at ...
Mission District Mural Unveiling | SF
Come to the Mission Community Market on Thursday, August 18 to see the dedication of “Amate Mission,” a new mural by Oakland-based artist Jet Martinez.
A part of the Market’s community revitalization effort, the mural is meant to celebrate the Mission District’s culture through the phrase ...
| 5:00 pm | “Vino & Vinyasa” Wine & Yoga Event | W San Francisco | FREE* *Free, but RSVP required on lululemon athletica Facebook page. 21+ for wine, duh.
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| 5:30 pm | “California Dreaming” Street Party | Hayward | FREE |
| 6:00 pm | 5th District SF Mayoral Debate | Fillmore | FREE |
| 6:00 pm | Free Set By Tiger Army’s Nick 13 | SF | FREE |
Yoshi’s Free Jazz & Soul Night | SF
Jazz up your Thursday evening at a free concert series in Yoshi’s Jazz Lounge on Thursday, August 18 from 6 till 9 p.m.
A part of the brand new Yoshi’s Local Talent Series, this week’s featured act is jazz and soul duo Genna & Jesse, a couple ...
| 6:00 pm | SFJazz Summerfest: Lavay Smith | Union Square | FREE |
Outdoor Fashion Show & Free Cocktails | SF
Join LOFT 1513 for complimentary cocktails and a fashion presentation at their monthly outdoor gathering under the stars.
Featuring local independent jewelry designer La Vladi and clothing boutique Violet, check out this fashion-forward presentation of cute clothes and gorgeous jewelry with a free drink or a couple extra cocktails ...
| 6:00 pm | Stanford Summer Jazz Series: Le Jazz Hot Quartet | FREE |
SF SketchFest NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
See everything from the stars to stand-up comedians at the San Francisco Academy of Sciences & SF Sketchfest’s Comedy NightLife on Thursday, August 18.
So get ready for a night of “weird science” comedy, featuring Adam Savage of MythBusters fame, other comedic acts like Chris Hardwick of Web ...
Elixir’s Cocktail Club: Guided Irish Whiskey Tasting | Mission Dist.
One of the oldest bars in San Francisco, the Mission District’s Elixir aims to keep you discovering new cocktails to enjoy by hosting a weekly “cocktail club” with a free educational guided tasting and the chance to learn about all the spirits that go into ...
| 7:00 pm | “Comedy & Cocktails” Free Comedy Showcase | North Beach | FREE* *Two item minimum (food or drink)
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$5 Floating Films: Cinema Aboard Ships | Hyde Street Pier
Floating Films: Cinema at the Hyde Street Pier. Watch a classic film with Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles about sailing the San Francisco Bay the way it was meant to be seen: aboard an historic ship overlooking Alcatraz, the Fisherman’s Wharf fishing fleet and the ...
An XXX Evening with “Girlvert” | Booksmith
Join The Booksmith for a provocative evening with porn star and proclaimed “girl-pervert” Oriana Small, AKA Ashley Blue, for a profound view of the intricacies of her last decade in and out of the adult film industry, love, and drugs, and her voyage toward what ...
The Clift Sessions 2011: James Pants | SF
IAMSOUND Records is hosting another series of free shows in the swanky Velvet Room and Redwood Room of San Francisco’s Clift Hotel in June, July and August of 2011. Bands include Mark Gardener (from Ride), Cults and Dirty Beaches along with guest DJs.
August 18th: James ...
Bottom of the Hill Free Concert Night: Wooden Shjips/Night Beats | SF
Spend your evening sipping on some rum swizzle while listening to psychedelic rockers Wooden Shjips and the Night Beats at a free 21+ concert Thursday night at Bottom of the Hill.
Doors open at 8:30 for the San Francisco stop on Sailor Jerry’s West Coast tour ...
| 9:00 pm | Comet Club Free Comedy | Marina | FREE |
Every Thursday
“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
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