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Thursday, April 17

Free Flower Week (April 21-24): First Day To Order | SF

Feeling inspired to make someone’s day? Sign up to get free flowers and messages delivered by bike anywhere in San Francisco thanks to KIND granola bars and the Bicycle Film Festival. Free Flower Week – Deliveries take place April 21-24, 2014 – First Day to Order: ...

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race: Open Boat Tours | SF
Thursday, April 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | South Beach Yacht Club

San Francisco, get ready to celebrate the arrival of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race fleet as it races from China, crossing the planet’s biggest ocean to reach South Beach Yacht Club, arriving on April 12 and re-starting the race on the April 19, ...

Yerba Buena Gallery Crawl: Third Thursdays | SoMa

Yerba Buena Third Thursdays is a monthly outing of art, performance, music, and drinks in the Yerba Buena neighborhood in the heart of downtown San Francisco, between 2nd and 5th Street, and Market and Harrison Street. Free, but an RSVP is recommended to save time ...

YBCA:ConVerge: Jazz & Giant Art Stitch & B*tch | SoMa
Thursday, April 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

YBCA ConVerge presents a communal “stitch and b*tch” session led by embroidery artist Mei-ling Humphrey and her visiting mother, Catherine Wong. From 4:30-6 pm, sit around a giant embroidery hoop with Mei and Catherine, engaging in communal learning, labor, and expression. In addition, YBCA Artist-in Residence ...Monthly

“Urban Air Night Market” Indie Mart, Food Trucks, $2 Beer | SoMa
Thursday, April 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Monarch Gardens

Urban Air Market, San Francisco’s fashion festival, has joined forces with SoMa StrEat Food Park to bring you a weekly Thursday night market. This unique curated marketplace for sustainable design will feature food trucks, a beer garden and a different mix of vendors each week including top local ...Every Thursday

5:00 pmAsian Art Museum: $5 Thursday Nights | SF  $5*
*$5 for admission after 5pm - admission to special galleries may be extra.
“Sweet Ride”: Bike-Inspired Art Show & Jewelry DIY | SF
Thursday, April 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Cesar Chavez Student Art Gallery (SFSU)
“Sweet Ride” showcases the vibrant urban biking culture in the San Francisco Bay Area through a collection of photographs, film, interactive art pieces, and installation work. Featuring non-profit and volunteer organizations, as well as small businesses driven by passionate entrepreneurs, “Sweet Ride” tells the story of ...
“Off The Grid” Twilight Campfire Party | Presidio
Thursday, April 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks
| Main Post Lawn

Presidio Twilight is back for its sixth season, and it’s better than ever. This year, San Francisco’s largest campfire features a delicious selection of international cuisine from a stellar lineup of local vendors from 5-9 pm every Thursday from mid-May to September. New for 2019 are ...Every Thursday

Sila Afro-Funk Concert & Earth Day Celebration | Bayview
Thursday, April 17 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 3rd Street (Bayview)
Enjoy a free world music concert by Afro-Funk Master Sila, plus a PopUp Market and other performances. The Bayview Town Center comes alive with the Bayview Underground Food Scene PopUp Market including farm stands in honor of Earth Day. Spoken word performances by Tim “Toaster” Henderson and friends ...
Dance Party NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, April 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12 general, $10 for museum members - 21+
| California Academy of Sciences
Shake, shimmy, twist and twerk your way into NightLife’s first ever museum-wide dance party. Whether you’ve got two left feet or can cut a rug with the best of them, NightLife invites you to try out popular dance styles from around the world. In African Hall, ...
Win Tix: 1906 Earthquake History Night: Film, Photos & Drinks | The Old Mint
Thursday, April 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Regular cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $10 for members. 21+
| The Historic San Francisco Mint
In April of 1906, the earth shook, and San Francisco went up in flames. In the midst of it all, the Mint stood strong.  Come dance, drink, and discover the history of the stoic building that still holds true. Enjoy exhibits from the San Francisco Museum and ...
6:00 pmThird Thursday Piedmont Avenue Stroll | Oakland  FREE
6:30 pmStorking Comedy: Free Standup & Intrusive Interviews | Oakland  FREE
7:00 pmWin Tix: “Live at the Landmark” Jack Daniels Free Concert: St. Lucia | City Hall  WIN*
*Win a pair of tickets. Originally tickets were free, but they are now sold out.
Free Sneak Preview Movie: “A Haunted House 2” | Oakland
Thursday, April 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
| Secret Location (Oakland)
Attend an exclusive free sneak preview advanced screening of “A Haunted House 2,” a followup to the comedy horror film A Haunted House starring Marlon Wayans. Free Film Screening: A Haunted House 2 April 17, 2014 | 7 pm Secret Movie Theater Location in San Francisco RSVP Code: FUNSF1RR0 Tickets available through ...
Free Sneak Preview Movie: “Walking With The Enemy” | SF
Thursday, April 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
| Secret Movie Theater (SF)
Attend an exclusive free sneak preview advanced screening of “Walking With The Enemy,” inspired by a true story of a hero during WWII. Free Film Screening: Walking With The Enemy April 17, 2014 | 7 pm Secret Movie Theater Location in San Francisco RSVP Code: FUNSF1NP3 Tickets available through GoFoBo.com/rsvp Tickets are ...
Win Tix: Immersive Light & Music Show | Exploratorium The legendary Joshua Light Show paints an immersive and improvisational environment of light accompanied by the musical group Moon Duo. Combining analog methods such as liquid light, overhead projection, and mirrors with new video technology, these seminal creators of handmade light shows create visually striking cinema ...
7:00 pmBicycle Bingo Night | Oakland  FREE*
*No cover, but bingo cards require a donation ($3 each, 2/$5, 5/$10)
Playtesting Bash: Try Out Brand New Games | Mission Dist.
Thursday, April 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Go Game HQ
The April 2014 theme is “Private Experiences for Two People”… interpret it however you like. Themes are a suggestion; experiences that are entirely independent of the month’s theme are very welcome, they are happy to make time for you.
Police Brutality History Film Night: “Cincinnati Goddam” | SF
Thursday, April 17 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*It's a bring-your-own-and-enough-to-share drinks and snacks event, free entry.
| New Nothing Cinema
“Cincinnati Goddamn” is a feature-length documentary about police brutality, judicial misconduct, and the power of grassroots activism in Cincinnati, Ohio. Directed and edited by April Martin and Paul Hill, the film focuses on the murders of Roger Owensby, Jr., and Timothy Thomas at the hands of ...
Free DRMS Concert: Electro-Afro Noir-Pop | Mission Dist.
Thursday, April 17 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Chapel
DRMS (pronounced Dreams), a newly-formed collaboration fronted by Emily Ritz of Honeycomb and Yesway and led by keyboardist Rob Shelton of The Moanin Dove, melds multiple genres into a pulsating rhythmic psychedelic pop juggernaut. The ensemble’s sound has been described what would happen if Billie ...
8:30 pmFree Comet Club Comedy | SF  FREE
8:30 pm“Nightlife on Mars” Underground Comedy Night | SF  FREE

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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