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Events for August 4, 2016

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Thursday, August 4

The Swings: Amazing Interactive Musical Installation Opening Day | San Jose
Thursday, August 4 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Plaza de Cesar Chavez

For two months, The Swings installation will be activated in the heart of downtown San José at Plaza de César Chavez. Created by Montréal-based interaction design studio Daily tous les jours, The Swings is a free interactive art installation in which each swing emits the ...

10:00 amPez Museum: Free Admission Day | Burlingame  FREE
12:00 pmFree First Thursdays | Chinese Historical Society  FREE
“Off The Grid” Twilight Campfire Party | Presidio
Thursday, August 4 – 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

5:00 pm“My _____ is (Not) a Shape” Opening Reception | SF  FREE
5:00 pmSinner’s Happy Hour: Ted Savarese & The TedTones | The Chapel  FREE
Asian Art Museum’s “Takeover” & $5 Thursday Nights | SF
Thursday, August 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 for admission after 5 pm to general galleries; admission to special galleries may be extra.
 | Asian Art Museum
Husband-and-wife restaurateurs Anthony Myint and Karen Leibowitz (of Mission Chinese Food) take over the museum and share ideas, strategies and inspirations related to food and climate change. This TAKEOVER illuminates the impact of food and drinks on the environment and how our consumption choices can actually ...
5:00 pmThe Peaceful World Experience: Music & Appetizers | SF  FREE
5:30 pmAdventure Run, Scavenger Hunt & Beer Garden | Berkeley  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
Music in the Park: Ozomatli | San Jose
Thursday, August 4 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $10 | Plaza de Cesar Chavez

Groove to tunes at Music in the Park, a summer tradition concert series at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park in the heart of downtown San José. Produced by the San José Downtown Association, this favorite downtown music event jams from 5:30-9 pm. Early bird tickets ...

Free Community Veggie Dinner: Fresh Garden & Farmers Market Meal | SF
Thursday, August 4 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church

Do you love fresh, organic, homemade food? Please come out and celebrate with other veggie lovers and enjoy some great food with amazing company. All are welcome to a free community-created dinner gleaned from the USF Garden and neighborhood farmers’ markets, and prepared by students ...

Win Tix: “Built It” Design Night & Open Bar | Autodesk
Thursday, August 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: WIN | Autodesk Gallery
When you think “high-tech,” what comes to mind? Computers and microchips, sure. But how about art and athletics, robots and fashion? > Get Tickets – $25 At the monthly Design Nights in the Autodesk Gallery (the first Thursday of the month from 6-10p), they take a theme—both new ...
7×7 Rooftop Cocktail Party and Live DJ | Mid-Market
Thursday, August 4 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Olume
Join 7×7 for Happy Hour with  360 degree views of the City, from the patio in the sky at Olume, Mid-Market’s newest luxury living space. Enjoy complimentary cocktails, beer, wine, light bites and DJ beats on the terrace. Plus, get a sneak peek at Olume’s ...
Nightlife Summer Music Series | California Academy Of Sciences
Thursday, August 4 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $15 | California Academy of Sciences
NightLife’s summer music series returns. Inspired by science and powered by sound, the Academy will transform into an oasis of music and art on one special night per month with NightLife Live. > Please note that Nightlife is $15, not free as was previously listed. Fresh off ...
6:00 pm“Cuba, Libre?” Film Discussion | SF Main Library  FREE
6:00 pmFirst Thursday “Hub CAP” Community Art Party | Vallejo  FREE*
*Free, but donations are always welcome.
6:00 pmAfter Dark: Get A Feel For The Art of Taxidermy | SF  $15*
*$15 General, $10 Members and Free for Lab member. This event is for 18 and older.
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.
Win Tix: Outside Lands Pre-Party Nightlife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, August 4 – 6:00 pm | Cost: WIN | California Academy of Sciences
Inspired by science and powered by sound, the Academy will transform into an oasis of music and art on one special night per month with NightLife LIVE. > Get Tickets – $15 Fresh off the release of her debut album Long Way Home, UK songstress Låpsley’s soulful ...
6:00 pmFree ’60s Tribute Concert in the Park | San Mateo  FREE
6:30 pmThursday Summer Night Concert: Tom Petty Tribute | Walnut Creek  FREE
6:30 pmThe Life Of Pino Masnata | SF  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
6:30 pmLive Music Thursdays at Paul Martin’s | San Mateo  FREE
6:30 pmMoraga Summer Concert: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | East Bay  FREE
6:30 pmMusic & Market Summer Concert: All-Female Zeppelin Powerhouse | Concord  FREE
7:00 pmMovie in the Park: “Inside Out” | Orinda  FREE
Win Tix: “Shipwreck” Literary Erotic Fanfiction Competition “Fahrenheit 451” | The Booksmith
Thursday, August 4 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN | The Booksmith
Hear your favorite classic literally characters do things to each other you didn’t know you were possible to do to another person until that human sexuality class you took in college, when you attend this literary erotic fan fiction competition at The Booksmith. > Get Tickets – ...
7:00 pmTea Wayfaring: Casual Dialogue, Tastings & Teachings | SF  FREE*
*Donations are appreciated.
7:00 pmMedicine Ball Swing Ensemble | Oakland  FREE
7:30 pmThe World of Publishing Discussion | Mountain View  FREE

Every Thursday

“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 ...
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