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Events for November 20, 2014

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Thursday, November 20

The “Now Festival” 2014: Ballet in the Park & The Good Job Parade | Panhandle Try your hand at the Tie Dye Game, get over to USF for the Face-Painting Face-Off, then enjoy Ballet in the Park right by the McKinley Statue – all experience levels are welcome to practice/learn ballet and meet new people in the community. Give yourself a pat on ...
YBCA:ConVerge: Grrrl Power Art Gathering | SoMa
Thursday, November 20 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

November’s ConVerge, part of Yerba Buena Third Thursdays, presents performances, workshops, and interactive installations emphasizing empowerment, creative resistance, and DIY ethics in conjunction with Alien She, an exhibition examining the lasting impact of the punk feminist movement Riot Grrrl, on view in YBCA’s Downstairs Galleries. Activities ...Monthly

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 ...

5:00 pmPop It Like It’s Hot: Holiday Pop-Up Shop for Music Fans | Mission Dist.  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
Streat Bazaar: Craft & Artisan Pop-Up Food Market | SoMa StrEat Food Park
Thursday, November 20 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring cash for food, drinks & shopping
| Monarch Gardens

An after-work party at the SOMA StrEat food park every Thursday starting in the late afternoon with groovy sunshine house music – getting deeper when the sun goes down. SoMa StrEat Food Park and Funcheap are putting on a Thursday Night Market called “StrEat Bazaar.” The ...Every Thursday

Sharks Fans Tech Experience & Free Food | Kezar Pub
Thursday, November 20 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*First 50 fans to try the new technology get a free $12 food/drink voucher.
| Kezar Pub
What if you could experience the bone jarring board checks while watching the game from your living room? This season, new technology is bringing the action to life for all San Jose Sharks 2014-15 home games at the SAP Center that are telecast by Comcast ...
Bikeway on Embarcadero: Public City Planning Workshop | SF
Thursday, November 20 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please RSVP for each workshop so that they can plan the space appropriately.
| Pier 1

The City of San Francisco invites you to envision The Embarcadero with a protected bikeway by hosting a public workshop series this November 2014. As part of The Embarcadero Enhancement Project, you can share design ideas and give your input at three separate workshops focusing on ...

Shanghai Kelly’s 29th Anniversary: Free Pizza & Cheap Booze | Russian Hill
Thursday, November 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE | Shanghai Kelly's
Shanghai Kelly’s is celebrating 29 years of merry-making with a free pizza party from 6-9 pm, cheap drinks all day, old friends and lotsa lies on Thursday, November 20, 2014.
Autodesk College Night: Open Bar, Talks & DIY | SF
Thursday, November 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required and you must be a college student with ID.
| Autodesk Gallery
At College Night: Big ideas, college students can explore how technology is transforming the way entrepreneurs bring their brilliance to life. Ambitious young entrepreneurs are using technology in unimaginable ways to launch new companies. From single apps to disruptive hardware, startups are grabbing more and more of ...
Win Tix: “After Dark” at the Exploratorium: Actual Reality | SF
Thursday, November 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Tickets are $15
| Exploratorium
Head to the Exploratorium on Thursday nights for an awesome date night – an adults-only evening of cocktails, fun science exhibits, and indulge in endless exploration. Each week they offer a different program to stimulate your senses and expand your mind. This week see a special ...
BiteLife: Food Sampling & SweaterFunk DJs | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, November 20 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12 general; $10 for museum members - 21+
| California Academy of Sciences
Sink your teeth into BiteLife, our annual event celebrating all things edible. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Salivating Talks & Food Demos in African Hall (Level 1) 7:00 pm, Hear from Off The Grid founder Matt Cohen 7:30 pm, “The Neuroscience of Chocolate: Sensuality, Spices, and Samples, Oh My!” with chocolate ...
6:00 pmThird Thursday Piedmont Avenue Stroll | Oakland  FREE
6:00 pmQuick Draw SF: Sketchgiving Food Edition | SoMa  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP on Facebook is appreciated.
F*ckUp Nights: Startup Founders Talk Failure & Learning | SF Free, but an RSVP is required. November will feature: Mike Bergelson HeadshotMike Bergelson is co-founder and CEO of Everwise, a company that builds software and runs online programs for career advancement, leadership, development and mentoring. He co-founded and ran enterprise software company Audium which was acquired by ...
Netflix Sci-Fi Movie Night & Design Talk | South Bay
Thursday, November 20 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Netflix HQ
The Netflix Design Team and Chris Noessel, Managing Director at Cooper Interactive and the author of “Make It So: Interaction Design Lessons from Science Fiction” present a viewing of the sci-fi comedy Galaxy Quest. Free, but an RSVP is required. It’s a great opportunity to hear Chris ...
10-Minute Play Festival: “Significant Others” | Mill Valley
Thursday, November 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Mill Valley Public Library
The annual Ten Minute Play Festival is the result of the Library’s collaboration with the resident Playwrights’ Lab and it takes place at the Mill Valley Library on Thursday, November 20, 2014. The evening will feature an array of mini-staged readings of works written by Lab ...
Electric Swingset Concert, Free Drinks & Apperizers | SF
Thursday, November 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Balançoire
The Trims and Electric Swingset will be performing live at The City’s next event at Balancoire (2565 Mission St.). As always there will be free Jack Daniels drinks and an appetizer hour for those who RSVP. Free, but an RSVP is required. The Trims are an Indie/Dance/Post-Punk ...
Mt. Gay Rum Tasting: Elixir’s Cocktail Club | Mission Dist.
Thursday, November 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tasting is included with the purchase of any beverage from the bar.
| Elixir
Greg West of Mount Gay Rum will be showing off their Black Barrel varietal. Come say hello!
7:00 pm“Under the Influence” Reading Performance Series | North Beach  $5*
*Suggested donation to support the venue. Nobody turned away for lack of funds
Levi’s California Launch Celebration | Hayes Valley
Thursday, November 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Alternative Apparel
Celebrate the launch of the new Levi’s California collection at Alternative Apparel in Hayes Valley. There will be beer, wine and music to make for a fun evening. Free, but an RSVP is required.
7:00 pm“RAD” Recess League Dodgeball Night | Oakland  $2.50*
*Mention Funcheap and get 2-for-1 admission on your first visit. Regular admission is $5, cash or card.
7:00 pmThanksgiving “Brown Bag” Volunteer Party | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is appreciated and bring along food items to dontate
8:00 pmWin Tix: Live Hip Hop: Cozz w/ Sol EQ | Brick & Mortar  WIN*
*Pre-Sale: $12; Door: $15
SF IndieFest’s “Turkish Star Wars” Film Night | SoMa
Thursday, November 20 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Mention FUNCHEAP at the door for free entry. Otherwise, it's $10
| Konservatory
On Thursday nights, SF IndieFest presents a double feature movie night at Konservatory, a groovy underground-ish SoMa loft space with a comfy speakeasy vibe. This week’s feature is a straight-up rip off – a turkish film that apes Star Wars. Cinema Zone Double Feature Night Thursday, November 20, ...
Tech vs. Arts: Free Outdoor Dance & Music Performance | SF
Thursday, November 20 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | 848 Divisadero

Jess Curtis/Gravity presents a free site-specific outdoor performance as part of The Dance That Documents Itself, a dance-based performance exploring the impacts of tech on artists, art-making, and art spaces in San Francisco. There will be performance. There will be music. There will be dancing, ...

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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