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Litquake 2016: Free Thursday Events | Oct. 13
Thursday, October 13 – All Day | Cost: FREE | San Francisco

San Francisco’s literary festival with author events, poets, activists and performers – 500+ authors at over 140 events, with many of the events being free. And it’s capped by the epic “Lit Crawl” on Saturday, October 25, 2025 – with 50+ authors and close to ...

12:00 pmRussian Avant-Garde Preservation Talk: “The Constructivist Project” | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
4:00 pmFall Harvest Celebration: Games, Cooking Demos & Nutrition Booths | SF  FREE
5:00 pmSinner’s Happy Hour with Justin Ancheta & Friends | The Chapel  FREE
5:00 pmOpen Paint: Mingle, Eat Pizza & Paint Masterpieces | Redwood City  FREE*
*Free admission, donations accepted for CATA non-profit project. Pizza and wine are available for purchase.
6:00 pmThe Influence of Film on Social & Environmental Changes | The Presidio  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
Exploratorium After Dark: “The Hard Problem” Movie Disintegration | Pier 15
Thursday, October 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15 | Exploratorium
Join Academy and Tony award-winning playwright Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love, Arcadia, Brazil) and American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff in an intimate conversation with Exploratorium Executive Associate Director Robert Semper. They’ll discuss A.C.T.’s upcoming production of The Hard Problem, Stoppard’s provocative new drama ...

Electro-pop NightLife Live | California Academy Of Sciences
Thursday, October 13 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $15*
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 | California Academy of Sciences
NightLife Live draws to a close with a bang—courtesy of Dan Deacon’s wildly experimental electro-pop and penchant for audience participation. Plus, catch a rare performance from Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith who, working from a sonic palette that includes saxophones, flutes, clarinets, and the Buchla Music Easel ...
Win Tix: 5th Annual “Autumn Lights” Festival | Lake Merritt
Thursday, October 13 – 6:00 pm | Cost: WIN | The Gardens at Lake Merritt
Imagine yourself immersed in acres of lush gardens illuminated with mesmerizing, larger-than-life art and lighting installations created by Bay Area artists. > Get Tickets – $20 – Three Days only, October 13-15, 2016 The 5th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival are beautifully situated in the gardens of Lakeside Park on ...
How Singapore is Paving the Way for Smart Cities | San Carlos
Thursday, October 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
 | Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
Singapore is at the leading edge of global smart city initiatives and is a good deal of the way along the path to truly transforming the “city nation” for the benefit of its citizens and the redefinition of its government. Everything is on the table ...
6:00 pmWin Tix: NightLife Live: Treasure Island Music Fest Pre-Party | GG Park  WIN
“Town Social” Monthly Rooftop Night Market | Oakland
Thursday, October 13 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring money for food and beverages.
 | The Overlook Lounge

This event was cancelled Kick off the holiday season in Oakland with a new monthly rooftop night market: Town Social. Every second Thursday they’ll have a rotating group of food, craft, and arts vendors while local Bay Area DJs spin at their tiki bar. Town Social: ...Monthly

6:30 pm“The Saffron Tales from the Persian Kitchen” Book Launch | Omnivore Books  FREE
7:00 pm“Other Avenues are Possible” Book Discussion | SF  FREE
7:00 pmWin Tix: NY Times Food Writer Mark Bittman in Conversation | JCCSF  WIN
7:00 pmLive Music from Multi-Instrumentalists & First Class Vocalists | Oakland  FREE
Free Movie Night: “Halloween” | Orinda Theatre
Thursday, October 13 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Orinda Theatre

The Orinda Theatre hosts a free movie night at 6:30 pm on every second Thursday of the month. Every month showcases a new interesting classic title and sometimes you can catch special guest appearances by actors and film makers. Bring some cash for popcorn and enjoy the show. ...Monthly

7:00 pmTV Tales: Stories from the Writers’ Room | SF  $10
7:30 pmComedy Sharks Standup Night | Peninsula  FREE
7:30 pm“Nicotine” Book Launch | SF  FREE
“Temescal Street Flicks” Oakland International Film Festival ​| Oakland
Thursday, October 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Kasper's Plaza

Temescal Street Flicks is an engaging outdoor film series happening every Thursday evening in September in the heart of of Temescal near Temescal Alley at Telegraph and 49th Street in Oakland. Temescal Street Flicks will focus on showcasing local, independent and family-friendly films. The weekly ...Every Thursday

8:00 pmWin Tix: The Pitbull of Comedy “Bobby Slayton” | The Punch Line  WIN
8:00 pmEclectic Comedy Showcase at Hyde St. | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
8:00 pmGrey Matter Comedy Night | Berkeley  $11.52*
*Enter code "greymat16" for $5.00 discount off the regular ticket price. Original price is $16.52
#HellaSingle: SF’s Only Comedy Show & Singles Mixer | Milk Bar
Thursday, October 13 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with Eventbrite RSVP (donations accepted), $10 at door. Includes admission to '90s "No Scrubs" dance party after the comedy show.
 | 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

9:00 pm“Make Me a Mixtape”: Vinyl Emo Night, Drink Specials & Photo Booth | SF  FREE
9:00 pmWin Tix: Poster Children: Midwest Punk & Alt-Rock | Bottom of the Hill  WIN
9:00 pm“The Best of 80s” Thursday Dance Nights | Cat Club  FREE*
*Sign-up for free entry before 10 pm and $7 after.

Every Thursday

Trivia Thursday: Pub Quiz in a Movie Theater | The New Parkway
Every Thursday – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Let the Box Office know you are there for Trivia Night and they will send you to the Mezzanine Level.
 | 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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