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Thursday, December 8

12:00 pmLast Minute Tax Saving Strategies for 2016 | Mountain View  FREE
Discontent Group Exhibition & Fundraiser: Free Beer & Food | SF
Thursday, December 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All artworks are available to purchase as a fundraising effort for Causa Justa
 | MDRP Studios
Please join them for a one night only group exhibition and fundraiser in response to the 2016 Presidential Election. Artworks of various mediums will be addressing hopes and fears in relation to issues brought up concerning the state of the nation. There will be free beer and ...
Road Runner Sports Holiday Party: Treats, Discounts & Raffles | Concord
Thursday, December 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but RSVP is required.
 | Road Runner Sports (Concord)

Wear an ugly Christmas sweater and have a Merry Fit-mas at Road Runner Sports stores all around the Bay Area. You’ll enjoy Christmas treats, giveaways, great raffle prizes and discounts. Free, but an RSVP is required. There are different RSVP links for each venue. Get very merry with: a free, ...

The SFMOMA’s First Ever Free Night | SF
Thursday, December 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SFMOMA
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) will offer free admission to all visitors from 6–9 p.m. this Thursday evening, December 8, 2016 in recognition of the terrible loss to the Bay Area creative community through the recent tragedy in Oakland. As advocates for the ...
6:00 pmWin Tix: After Dark” Resonance | Exploratorium  WIN
6:00 pmQuick Draw SF’s Merry Merch-Mas Party | SF  FREE*
*Donations are encouraged.
6:00 pmWater Sleigh Rides & Caroling on Lake Merritt | Oakland  $6*
*$6/person for the 6 pm tour
6:00 pmWe’re All Terminal: End of Life Issues for The Pets & Ourselves | SF Main Library  FREE
6:00 pmTraci’s Kitchen: Holiday Traditions Cooking Demos | The Presidio  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
NightLife: Holiday Bazaar, Live Reindeer, & Snowy Silent Disco | CA Academy of Sciences
Thursday, December 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Tickets are $15 ($12 for Academy members)
 | California Academy of Sciences
Tis the season to stuff those stockings and shop locally with a marketplace curated by SF Bazaar. NightLife’s annual holiday bazaar returns, featuring a merry marketplace of gift-worthy treasures from dozens of local crafters, makers and merchants. Holiday Bazaar (African Hall & Project Lab) 6:00 – 10:00 pm, ...
“Town Social” Rooftop Night Market & Holiday Bazaar | Oakland
Thursday, December 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Bring money for food and beverages.
 | The Overlook Lounge

Due to the amazing turnout by the community, Town Social has decided to expand to include their indoor space. They will be increasing the number of product vendors for your holiday shopping needs. They will also be opening up additional bars to better accommodate attendees. And as always, their ...Monthly

Exploratorium After Dark: Contemporary Music with Resonance | Pier 15
Thursday, December 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 General; $10 Members; Free for Lab Members ($10 Add-On Ticket for the Tactile Dome) Adults Only (18+)
 | Exploratorium
Explore distant realms of musical possibility with Resonance, which features contemporary musicians and sound artists performing and discussing their ideas, inspirations, and creative processes. Tonight, hear Marielle Jakobsons, a composer and intermedia artist.
2016 冬至 Dongzhi Winter Solstice Festival | SF
Thursday, December 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
 | Chinatown YMCA
Chinese Progressive Association invites you to their 4th annual 冬至 Dongzhi Winter Solstice Festival on Thursday, December 8, 2016. Free, but an RSVP is required. 冬至 Dongzhi, the Winter Solstice, signifies the beginning of winter and is a time for families to come together, eat, and reflect on the accomplishments ...
Road Runner Sports Holiday Party: Drinks, Discounts & Raffle | Campbell
Thursday, December 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but RSVP is required.
 | Road Runner Sports (Campbell)

Wear an ugly Christmas sweater and have a Merry Fit-mas at Road Runner Sports stores all around the Bay Area. You’ll enjoy Christmas treats, giveaways, great raffle prizes and discounts. Free, but an RSVP is required. There are different RSVP links for each venue. Get very merry with: a free, ...

6:30 pm“Butter: A Rich History” Book Launch | Omnivore Books  FREE
General Assembly: Augmented Reality Talk | SF
Thursday, December 8 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
 | General Assembly (Bush Street)
Facing The New Computing Interface Paradigm Over the next few years, computing will begin shifting into the augmented reality medium. Your computer will become a natural extension of the body and your senses: a natural machine. We’ll see new levels of creativity, productivity and collaboration. Screens ...
6:30 pmThe North Face: Mountain Athletics Free Training | The Yard at Mission Rock  FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
7:00 pmRAD Recces: Open Gym Dodgeball | Oakland  $5*
*$5 for all-you-can-throw open gym dodgeball between 7-9pm
7:00 pm“Sandbox”: Live Games Open Mic | SF  FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated
Free Movie Night: Home Alone | Orinda Theatre
Thursday, December 8 – 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

7:30 pmComedy Sharks Standup Night: 3rd Anniversary Special | Peninsula  FREE
8:00 pmWin Tix: Sorority Noise: New England Emo | Swedish American Hall  WIN
8:00 pmHellaFunny on Haight Street | Milk Bar  FREE*
*Use promo code HELLAFUNNY for free tickets. Otherwise $15.
8:00 pmWin Tix: Comedian Jamie Kilstein (Conan / Showtime) | Cobb’s  WIN
Free Pizza Dance Party “Throwback Thursdays” | Milk Bar
Thursday, December 8 – 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free - Use code NOSCRUBS for free tix; otherwise it's $5 online or $10 at the 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

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“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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