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Events for August 25, 2016

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Thursday, August 25

Music For Social Change | Yerba Buena Gardens
Thursday, August 25 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
The luminous singer/songwriter Naima Shaloub went looking for her Lebanese roots and found an ongoing calling for turning music into a vehicle for social justice, inspiration and healing. Her Lebanese parents were born in Sierra Leone and raised in Beirut, and she absorbed a rich array ...
“Off The Grid” Twilight Campfire Party | Presidio
Thursday, August 25 – 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

National Park Service’s 100 Year Celebration: S’mores & Storytelling | Presidio
Thursday, August 25 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Presidio Parade Grounds
Bring the family out to The Presidio to sing “Happy Birthday” to a friend that is celebrating a special birthday – the National Park Service. “America’s Best Idea“ is turning 100 on August 25, and the Presidio – part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area ...
5:00 pmSinner’s Happy Hour & Sassy Siren Jazz Music | The Chapel  FREE
5:00 pmThe Art of Storytelling Exhibit Series: Opening Reception | Oakland  FREE
5:30 pmLive Art Night With Minted Artists: Wine, Art & Creativity | SF  FREE*
*Art created during this event will be available for sale. Free but an RSVP is recommended.
Music in the Park 2016 Finale “Tower of Power” | San Jose
Thursday, August 25 – 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 ...

Timbuk2 Summer Party: Beer, Skeeball, Painting & Beats | SF
Thursday, August 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
 | Timbuk2 Factory Store
Timbuk2 is throwing it’s free annual summer party this Thursday at the Mission Store (587), celebrating the people by the poeple. Come out for free Fort Point beer, grub, skeeball, awesome prizes, bag steals, live painting & smooth beats. Free but an RSVP is required.
6:00 pmWin Tix: NightLife 100th Birthday of National Parks | Academy of Sciences  WIN
6:00 pmNational Parks 100th Birthday Party: Unlimited Anchor Steam | SF  $20*
*Includes bottomless Anchor beer plus ice cream and snacks.
Bike Ride To Jack London For Sing-A-Long Movie | Oakland
Thursday, August 25 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
 | GenZe Experience Center
Get your singing voices ready and join them for an evening of singing, movies and fun. Meet up at their Oakland Experience Center and join them for a ride over to Jack London Square to watch Glee 3D under the stars and to croon your hearts out. They’ll be ...
National Park Nightlife | California Academy Of Sciences
Thursday, August 25 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Ages 21+ required for entry.
 | California Academy of Sciences
This week, NightLife salutes the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with a celebration of centennial proportions. Catch an enlightening talk by author Dan White, whose book “Under the Stars” takes a humorous and heartfelt look at how America fell in love with camping. Join outdoor ...
Free Drive-In Movie Night | San Jose
Thursday, August 25 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
 | Capitol 6 Drive-In (San Jose)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm. ...

“Hawaiian Luau” Adventure Run Scavenger Hunt & Beer Garden | Campbell
Thursday, August 25 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
 | Road Runner Sports (Campbell)

Please note, we believe 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 4th Thursday of the month at the Campbell Road ...

“Cheddar” Book Discussion & Cheese Sampling | South SF
Thursday, August 25 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | South San Francisco Main Library
Gordon Edgar reads from his new book “Cheddar: A Journey to the Heart of America’s Most Iconic Cheese” and offers a sampling of some great American cheddars. Edgar will discuss different types of cheddar, examine cheddar as an example of how America’s food system developed, ...
Free Drive-In Movie Night | East Bay
Thursday, August 25 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
 | Solano 2 Drive In

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm. ...

Artists Drawing Club: Asian Art Museum’s $5 Nights | SF
Thursday, August 25 – 6:30 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
The Artists Drawing Club is an interdisciplinary public program series that invites local contemporary artists to use the museum as a platform. The Artists Drawing Club is not about the act of drawing, but drawing connections between ideas, times, cultures, and the broader world we ...
Scaling a Design Team: Insights, Pizza, & Beer | SF
Thursday, August 25 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
 | GalvanizeU
Hacking UI is in town, and while they’re visiting San Francisco they want to invite you for a free event with pizzas and beer on them. If you are a design manager, or an aspiring design manager, you must know how hard it is to make the shift from ...
6:30 pmMusic & Market Summer Concert: The Legendary Music of Santana | Concord  FREE
6:30 pmMoraga Summer Concert: Finale Cover & Dance Band | East Bay  FREE
6:30 pm“Motel Mademoiselle” Opening Reception | SF  FREE
6:30 pm“Positive, Purposeful & Powerful Thinking” Author Talk | SF  FREE
6:30 pmARRVLS Live: Stories of Migration, Transformation & Change | SF  FREE
6:30 pmClassical Hindustani Concert With Top Artists | San Leandro  FREE
7:00 pmLive Latin & Jazz Music With Julius Melendez | Oakland  FREE
7:00 pmWin Tix: An Intimate Evening With Sister Roma | Spark Arts  WIN
7:00 pmWriting A Mystery Series For Aspiring Authors | Mountain View  FREE
2016 Eugene O’Neill Festival Sneak Peek Discussion | East Bay
Thursday, August 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lafayette Library

Catch a “sneak peek” of the 2016 Eugene O’Neill Festival with Artistic Director Eric Fraisher-Hayes who will discuss this year’s productions “The Emperor Jones,” Edward Albee’s “Seascape,” and Adrienne Pender’s “N.” Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service with a birthday cake. 2016 Eugene ...

7:30 pmMonthly Películas de Oro & Mezcal Tasting | SF  $8
7:30 pmSleazoid’s Comedy Grindhouse | SF  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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