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Thursday, August 13

2015 Tacolicious Guest Chef: James Lalonde, Bocadillos | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Thursday, August 13 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $4.95*
*Tacolicious tacos are typically $4.95, but prices may vary.
| Ferry Building

Taco lovers, rejoice! Tacolicious’s annual Guest Chef Series takes place July 11 through August 29, 2019, every Thursday (10 am-2 pm) at CUESA’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. The Bay Area’s best chefs—including Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry (International Smoke, SF) and Nite Yun (Nyum Bai, ...

Free Coffee Day: Philz Coffee De Haro Opening | SF
Thursday, August 13 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is appreciated, though not required.
| Philz Coffee (De Haro)
Philz De Haro has arrived in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood, so come enjoy some pastries and a cup of love, on them. Help them break in the new location, and meet their barista team. Free, but an RSVP is appreciated, though not required.

11:30 amSave a Life: Help Prevent Suicide QPR Training |  FREE
12:00 pmPeople in Plazas: Free R&B Concert | SF  FREE
Win: “Fog City Pinball” Kick-Ass San Francisco T-Shirt | DSF Clothing
Enter by: Thursday, August 13 – 12:00 pm | Cost: WIN*
*Win a "Fog City Pinball" t-shirt. Regular cost, $26.
Fog City gets its own pinball! Well… at least in t-shirt from DSF Clothing. In this gorgeous design your eyes will travel all around the city, from the Palace of Fine Arts, through Lombard Street, to the Golden Gate Bridge, the Painted Ladies and more. Rent ...
12:00 pmPeople in Plazas: Free Salsa Concert | SF  FREE
“Circus of Nations” Acrobat Circus Show Final Day | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Thursday, August 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Travel the globe with a showcase of the world’s best acrobatics this summer with three performances a day, Sunday through Thursday, July 6 through August 13 at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Circus of Nations July 6-August 13 | Sundays-Thursdays FREE shows at Noon, 3 pm ...

Free Domino’s Pizza Day | 20,000 Free Pizzas Domino’s is giving away 20,000 free pizzas today to celebrate Major League Baseball’s second no-hitter of 2015 – aka a “Domi-no-no.” The Baltimore Orioles threw out a no-hitter against Seattle on Wednesday, so on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at noon PT, the first 20,000 people to jump on ...
12:00 pmSLATE contemporary: Liminal Spaces | Oakland  FREE
Mexican “Son Jarocho” Folk Concert in the Park | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Thursday, August 13 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Sonex is at the forefront of a son jarocho renaissance in Veracruz, Mexico, as these virtuoso musicians combine the folk music traditions learned from the elders with virtuosic performance skills and a fusion of elements of rock, jazz, hip hop and funk. This unique blend ...
12:30 pmPeople in Plazas: Free Classic Country Concert | SF  FREE
1:00 pmLibrary Building Tours | Mountain View  FREE
“Off The Grid” Twilight Campfire Party | Presidio
Thursday, August 13 – 4:00 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

Asian Art Museum: $5 Thursday Nights & 28 Chinese Exhibit | SF
Thursday, August 13 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 for admission after 5 pm; admission to special galleries may be extra.
| Asian Art Museum
From 7-8:30 pm in Samsung Hall, join Mera and Donald Rubell, founders of the extraordinary Rubell Family Collection in conversation with Dr. Pedro Moura Carvalho, Deputy Director of Arts & Programs at the Asian Art Museum, as they discuss 28 Chinese which was the result ...
5:00 pmAdult Crafts: Buttons & Badges | Mountain View  FREE*
*Register for seats.
5:30 pmA Hike to the Lobos Valley & California Coastal Trails | The Presidio  FREE*
*Free, but space is limited. Registration is required and the event is now SOLD OUT. Location is revealed only after you RSVP.
6:00 pmAuthor Talk: Miyoko Schinner on “The Homemade Vegan Pantry” | SF  FREE
Street Food & Noise Pop NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, August 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $12*
*$12 general; $10 for museum members - 21+
| California Academy of Sciences
Music by Blackbird Blackbird, DJ set by Afterhours (Not Not Fun). Presented by Noise Pop. Come one, come all, come hungry! This week, NightLife partners with the San Francisco Street Food Festival to circle up some of the city’s most savory mobile bites. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SF Street Food ...
6:00 pmThis Is Not Normal Art Exhibit | SF  FREE
6:00 pmSFJAZZ Summer Jazz 2015: Free Outdoor Concerts | Stanford  FREE
6:00 pmFree Party Band Concert in the Park | San Mateo  FREE
Win Tix: “Gourmet Gallop” Walnut Creek Food & Wine Walk
Thursday, August 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN | Massimo Ristorante
Diablo Ballet, the most devilish name in performing arts, is hosting their 2015 Gourmet Gallop. Don’t worry, they’re not forcing you to dance (unless you wanna), it’s a night of fantastic food and wine. Experience Walnut Creek’s finest restaurants and wineries, such as Buon Vino, ...
6:30 pmJennings & Keller in Concert | Foster City  FREE
6:30 pmMoraga Summer Concert: 80’s Rock & Dance | East Bay  FREE
6:30 pmRejection Challenge | SF  $2*
*The $2 charge is just to increase accountability that you'll show up. RSVP is required to attend.
6:30 pmMusic & Market Summer Concert: A shot of Latin Music | Concord  FREE
Free Movie Night on a Boat: “Master & Commander” | Hyde Street Pier
Thursday, August 13 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Admission is free, but an RSVP is required and there is a $5 suggested donation.
| Hyde Street Pier

What better way to enjoy sea-faring cinema than aboard the deck of an 1886 Tall Ship Balclutha? Lucky for you, the Floating Film series is back at Hyde Street Pier. Come on down for maritime films on the water. Refreshments available for purchase. Tickets are $10 per ...

Free Movie Night: “The Bridge On The River Kwai” | Orinda
Thursday, August 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Orinda Theatre

Adaptation of the Pierre Bouelle novel about POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American officers plot to blow up the structure, but the commander of the bridge’s construction has different plans. Monthly

7:00 pmCup ‘o Comedy with Danny Dechi | SF  FREE
7:00 pmForte: Music on Paper Art Exhibit | 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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