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Thursday, April 21

“20 Points of View” A Peek Into Dance-making | Berkeley
Thursday, April 21 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free, and RSVP only for large groups over 10 to dkarp@lunadanceinstitute.org
| Luna Dance Institute
Luna Dance Institute presents 20 Points of View: A Peek Into Dance-making, Thursday April 21st from 9am-7:30pm. A day-long, free, open-studio event, 20 Points of View features 20 local choreographers, each with 30 minutes to perform, rehearse, improvise or make a dance in Luna’s studio. Dance ...
11:00 am2016 Secret “Sexy Earth Day” Pop-Up | SF State  FREE
12:30 pmGrown-Up Lego Day | Mountain View  FREE
Dance with the “Heart Guy” on the 101 Overpass | SF
Thursday, April 21 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 101 Overpass
If you’ve ever commuted on 101 around rush hour, you probably saw a man hanging out on the overpass with a heart on his hand. His name is La Vonne and he’s always there to cheer people up and share love with the world. Go dance ...

4:00 pmNature Lab Interactive Open House | The Presidio  FREE
5:00 pmAsian Art Museum: $5 Thursday Nights | SF  $5*
*$5 for admission after 5 pm to general galleries; admission to special galleries may be extra.
“Pinball Squared” Art Opening: 20+ Artists & 100+ Free Play Machines | East Bay
Thursday, April 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pacific Pinball Museum
Pinball Art is a melting pot of styles and subjects – graphic, sensational and full of fantasy. It’s what draws you in to play the game. Pinball Squared challenged 20+ Bay Area artists to develop a backglass theme using their own style, subject and medium. This ...
Annie Street Allery: Live Music, Wine & Art From Local Artists | SF
Thursday, April 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Annie Street Plaza
On Thursday, April 21st, as part of the Yerba Buena district’s Third Thursday evening of culture, Annie Street Allery (Gallery + Alley) will host an evening of live music and art between 5pm and 8pm. They’ve got live music, wine, and of course, new and exciting art from ...
Ibeyi: French-Cuban Jazz-Beat Twin Duo | Berkeley
Thursday, April 21 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | UC Berkeley - Sproul Plaza
You may catch Ibeyi, the French-Cuban duo, at Coachella, but you can also catch them for free right in Berkeley. Blending jazz with beats, Ibeyi stunned critics and audiences alike with their self titled debut album. These 19-year-old twins, Naomi and Lisa, are bound to stun you as well.
Yerba Buena Gallery Crawl: Third Thursdays | SoMa The The American Bookbinders Museum celebrates Women’s History Month with an show on Women Bookbinders. The Cartoon Art Museum is collaborating with the California Historical Society for a mindful dance workshop with The Anata Project, 6-6:45 pm. A new exhibition is hosted at the Contemporary Jewish Museum ...
“The Future of Food” Cooking Demos, Samples & Speakers | East Bay
Thursday, April 21 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street, Hayward
The Hayward Public Library, California State University East Bay, and other community partners are collaborating on Book-to-Action: The Future of Food. The community-based program is focused on food sustainability and justice. The Keynote Event for the program will take place on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Hayward City ...
5:30 pmRaffi Garabedian Trio on Sinner’s Hour | SF  FREE
Prince “RIParty” in the Park & Renegade Outdoor Dance Vigil | Alamo Square
Thursday, April 21 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Alamo Square Park
Gather at the top of Alamo Square for a renegade dance vigil celebrating the incomparable life, music and influence of Prince Rogers Nelson, a genuine visionary who expressed true creative freedom, challenged all barriers and retained integrity until the end. Wear purple thangs. Drank purple dranks. ...
5:30 pmFamily Science Night: Hands-on Activities, Museum & Zoo Animals | Palo Alto  FREE
6:00 pmWin Tix: Metamorphosis Nightlife: Deep Sea Yoga | California Academy of Sciences  WIN
6:00 pmWin Tix: “Taste of Success” Unlimited Food, Wine & Beer Tasting | SF  WIN*
*Use code SF for $10 off tickets (normally $70) Includes unlimited tastings of specialty beverages and food
6:00 pmJazz Pianist Max Chanowitz | PianoFight  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Quick Draw SF 2 Year Anniversary Party | SF
Thursday, April 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | F8
Quick Draw SF has reached it’s two year mark and they are ready to celebrate. Things will be a bit different this month, instead of live-drawing, many of the past featured artists have been invited back to sell affordable prints, books, zines, original art, and whatever else ...
Metamorphosis NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, April 21 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*21+ event, ID required for entry.
| California Academy of Sciences
This week, NightLife invites you to experience the art and science of transformation—inside and out. Deep in the aquarium, roll out a yoga mat in front of the world’s deepest indoor coral reef during two sessions hosted by Yoga Flow, plus a special acoustic singing bowl ...
6:00 pmFree Yoga Class Among Stained Glass | SF  FREE*
*Bring your own mat. This is a donation-based yoga class. They encourage those who can to donate $10. However, no one is ever turned away due to a lack of funds.
Adventure Run Scavenger Hunt & Beer Garden | Concord
Thursday, April 21 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| Road Runner Sports (Concord)

> EVENT UPDATE: This event is no longer taking place. Adventure Run is a free, 60-minute scavenger-like fun run filled with hundreds of friends, giveaways, raffle prizes, music and even a beer garden on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Concord Road Runner store. ...

6:00 pmFree Yoga Class Among Stained Glass | SF  FREE*
*Bring your own mat. This is a donation-based yoga class. They encourage those who can to donate $10. However, no one is ever turned away due to a lack of funds.
$15 Off: 2nd Annual SF Maritime Beer Fest | Pier 45
Thursday, April 21 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15 Off*
*$5 OFF Early Bird General Admission Code: FUNCHEAP, $10 OFF VIP Ticket Code: FZUNCHEAPVIP
| Pier 45
Enjoy a selection of beer tastings from some of the best craft brewers in the world, including MethodBrewing, 21st Amendment, Ace Cider, Beach Chalet, Diving Dog Brew House, Founders Brewery, Lagunitas, Magnolia, Sierra Nevada, Speakeasy, and Trumer Pils. > Get Tickets – $45 Early Bird / $55 ...
7:00 pmWin Tix: A Celebration of Animal Reproduction | JCCSF  WIN
Live StorySlam Show: True Drug Stories | Oakland
Thursday, April 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*Sliding scale donation requested, $5-$20
| Sweet Bar Bakery

StorySlam Oakland is a monthly open-mic and featured storytelling event where people tell true personal stories on a different theme each month, held every third Thursday at Sweet Bar Bakery. Put your name in the hat to tell a true story from your life on ...

Free Sneak Preview Movie: “Green Room” | SF
Thursday, April 21 – 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 “Green Room,” a horror-thriller starring Patrick Stewart. Free Film Screening: Green Room April 21, 2016 | 7:00 pm Secret Movie Theater Location in San Francisco RSVP code: RHVYX71423 Tickets available through https://www.gofobo.com/rsvp Tickets are free, but subject to availability. Depending on demand, passes may be distributed ...
Make Transit Awesome Party: Snacks & Dj Music | SF
Thursday, April 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Sliding scale donation requested.
| DG717 Incubation
Join the SF Transit Riders for a night celebrating public transit in San Francisco. They’ll have drinks, light appetizers, music by DJ Spinnerty, and a number of guest speakers: Eugenia Chien, founder of Muni Diaries, the center of SF’s online transit culture Tim Papandreou, Director of SFMTA’s new ...
Free Theater Night: “Top Girls”: High Heels & High Ambition | SF
Thursday, April 21 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
| A.C.T.’s The Costume Shop

Join in for a night of free theater of Top Girls from April 21-24, 2016. Top Girls April 21–April 24, 2016 Thu–Sat at 7:30 pm; Sat–Sun at 2 pm A.C.T.’s The Costume Shop, 1117 Market Street, SF Marlene has been promoted to managing director of a London ...

“Space Night” Party: DIY Dippin’ Dots & Mentos Rocket Launching | SF
Thursday, April 21 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*First 30 people to use promo code FUNCHEAP get free tickets. You can also get free tix for volunteering for a shift
| St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church
Workshop Weekend and the NOW! Festival presents Space Night an evening of all things space related, including learn to make Dippin’ Dots, do crazy rocket launches, a paper airplane contest, space games, capri sun slushies and more. Space Night Thursday, April 21, 2016 | 7:30pm St. Cyprian’s, 2097 Turk ...
“The Lesbian Sex Haiku Book (with Cats)” Launch & Free Beer | SF
Thursday, April 21 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Booksmith
Lesbian sex has been confounding people since the dawn of cucumbers. What is it that two women do together exactly? The Lesbian Sex Haiku Book (with Cats!) by local author Anna Pulley is a humorous guide to lesbian sex, dating rituals, and relationships. Haiku paired with ...

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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