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Thursday, September 8

Free Tacos for Teachers at Rubio’s | Sept. 8
Thursday, September 8 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Valid teacher ID required.
| Rubio's (SF)

Who needs apples when teachers can get free tacos? Rubio’s is showing their appreciation for teachers everywhere by giving away free tacos for teachers on September 8, 2016. No coupon required, but teachers must show a valid school ID to receive one (1) free taco of ...

Mass Bass: Live Music With Funky Sound & Progressive Politics | Yerba Buena Gardens
Thursday, September 8 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
A seven-piece radical hip-hop soul collective from Oakland, Mass Bass grew out of an informal jam session hosted by activist-minded drummer Jay Conui and keyboardist Armael Malinis. Originally called Bandung 55, the group started honing an infectiously energetic sound at college campuses, community events and local ...

Kristina Wong’s Performance Art Museum “Takeover” | Asian Art Museum
Thursday, September 8 – 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
Kristina Wong plans to TAKEOVER the Asian Art Museum with a hilarious, provocative, one-night-only event. In a world where real life literally “trumps” fiction, what’s the point of performance art? With help from a motley crew of Bay Area personalities, Wong aims to reinterpret history’s most infamous ...
5:00 pmSinner’s Happy Hour with The Crux | The Chapel  FREE
5:30 pm“Changing Landscape” Artist Reception | SF  FREE
Infectious Rock Tunes On The Stage | SF
Thursday, September 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Depot (SFSU)
Ezra Furman is a Chicago native, now part-time Oakland resident will be hitting their stage for his first time as a solo artist. Check out his infectious rock tune, “Restless Year” from the highly praised album Perpetual Motion, and catch some Bay Area scenery. Naked Walrus is ...
6:00 pmBay Area Midwifery Birth Center Tour | Oakland  FREE
6:00 pmTales From An Urban Jungle | The Presidio  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Creative Workshops & Live Music NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, September 8 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*21+ event, ID required for entry.
| 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. This September, rock out to lo-fi psychedelic riffs from White Fence—fronted by former Darker ...
6:30 pmInteractive Virtual Reality Experiences | SF  FREE
6:30 pmCapital One Design & Product Tech Talk Series | SF  FREE
Star Trek Trivia Night | Mountain View
Thursday, September 8 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but one person from participating group must register.
| Mountain View Public Library
Boldly go where no trivia team has gone before. Enter as a team of 2-4 friends, coworkers, or family members, and work together to answer Star Trek trivia questions. Free, but registration is required by a team member. Prizes will be awarded to the top trivia teams. Bonus point ...
6:30 pm“Eat Your Drink” Book Discussion & Demo | Omnivore Books  FREE
6:30 pmMusic & Market Summer Concert: The Ultimate Tribute to Journey | Concord  FREE
6:30 pm“Derelicts” & “Heroe” Art Opening Reception | SF  FREE
7:00 pmLive Classic Rock N’ Roll & Jazz with Medicine Ball Ensemble | Oakland  FREE
7:00 pm“Sandbox”: Live Games Open Mic | SF  FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated
7:00 pmJustin Chin Selected Works Book Discussion | City Lights  FREE
City Star Party & Telescope Night | Lands End
Thursday, September 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting. Please check the SFAA website for updated information.
| Point Lobos

The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers invite you to their next City Star Party, where you can take a gander at our universe through telescopes, socialize with more experienced amateur astronomers, and get some tips about the night sky. Take in the view from San Francisco’s picturesque Tunnel Tops in the ...

Free Spirits Tasting, Education & Cigar Rolling | SF
Thursday, September 8 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Guests are encouraged to buy drinks after the event.
| Sip Bar & Lounge
Join them for their 6th free Spirits Education & Tasting featuring Zacapa Rum. Diageo Spirits Expert Alex Velez will be on-site to educate you about Zacapa rum- its story, how it’s made, and best of all- what it tastes like. Check-in and meet & greet between 7:00 – 7:30pm, presentation, ...
7:00 pm“When Tiger Ruled the Sky” Book Release Party | SF  FREE
7:30 pm“Knockout” Book Release Party & Local Writers Reading Night | SF  FREE*
*RSVP is appreciated, not required.
7:30 pmWinds & Guitar Soiree | The Presidio  FREE*
*This event is free but an RSVP is required.
7:30 pmComedy Sharks Standup Night | Peninsula  FREE
8:00 pm“Classy Affairs” Comedy Showcase | SF  $10
#HellaSingle: SF’s Only Comedy Show & Singles Mixer | Milk Bar

HellaSingle was retired in October 2016 and is no longer taking place. Tired of swiping right? Welcome to #HellaSingle –SF’s only comedy show and dating mixer for singles ready to mingle. at Milk Bar with a ’90s dance party to follow. #HellaSingle Comedy ...Every Thursday

8:00 pm“Knock or The Triumph of Medicine” Live Theater | SF  FREE
8:00 pmVerdi Wild Things Are: Comedy in the Mission | SF  $5*
*Normally this is $10, enter promo code "funcheapsf" at checkout for a $5.00 discount.
“No Scrubs” 90s Dance Party: Live Painting & Free Cotton Candy | Milk Bar
Thursday, September 8 – 10:00 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online, $10 door
| Milk Bar

This event is no longer taking place TLC had some of the best music videos. The ’90s era of music was amazing. Come to Milk Bar to watch some throw backs. Do you remember when MTV used to play music videos? Remember getting out of ...Every Thursday

6:30 pmSecure Your Browser & Protect Your Online Information | SF Main Library  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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