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Thursday, August 9

2018 Tacolicious Guest Chef: Tyler Malek of Salt and Straw | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Thursday, August 9 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $4.95*
*In 2017, the cost for the Tacolicious event was $4.95. We expect the same this year.
 | Ferry Building

Taco lovers, rejoice! Tacolicious’s annual Guest Chef Series takes place July 11 through August 29, 2019, every Thursday (10 am-2 pm) at CUESA’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. The Bay Area’s best chefs—including Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry (International Smoke, SF) and Nite Yun (Nyum Bai, ...

11:00 amSamsung Galaxy Unpacked: Customer Appreciation Event | AT&T Store  FREE
12:00 pmFree Lunchtime Concert: Pure Ecstasy | Oakland  FREE
12:00 pmPeople in Plazas: Jump/Swing Concert | SF  FREE
Innovative Lunchtime Dance Performance | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Thursday, August 9 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
In a city brimming with inventive dance troupes, Alonzo King LINES Ballet has long stood out as one of the jewels of the scene. Undergirding the company’s long-running status as a creative hothouse is the Alonzo King LINES Dance Center, which presents the culmination of an ...

4:00 pmKids Craft with Sophie’s World | South SF  FREE
Ambiance Summer Store Party: 20% Off + Goody Bags | Noe Valley
Thursday, August 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ambiance (Noe Valley)

Stop by Ambiance’s four San Francisco locations for awesome discounts from 5-9 pm on August 9 and 16, 2018. This year, there will be Customer Appreciation Parties at all 4 locations. 2 on August 9 and 2 on August 16. You’ll enjoy 10% off regular items and take ...

Ambiance Summer Store Party: 20% Off + Goody Bags | Inner Sunset
Thursday, August 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ambiance (Inner Sunset)

Stop by Ambiance’s four San Francisco locations for awesome discounts from 5-9 pm on August 9 and 16, 2018. This year, there will be Customer Appreciation Parties at all 4 locations. 2 on August 9 and 2 on August 16. You’ll enjoy 10% off regular items and take ...

“Presidio Twilight” Campfire Party with Off the Grid | SF
Thursday, August 9 – 5:00 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 pmThursdays en la Mision: Literary Poetry Reading | Mission Dist.  FREE
5:00 pmTerpenes: Free Class on Cannabis Effect & Aromas | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required. Event is limited to 20 attendees.
6:00 pmHolbrook-Palmer Park Summer Concert Series | Atherton  FREE
6:00 pmThursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library  FREE
Free Veggie Dinner Night | SF
Thursday, August 9 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | St. John Episcopal Church

On Hiatus until at least October 2021 VolxKuche or Free-Cafe SF is a free supper club held on the second Thursday and fourth Thursday of the month with dinner served starting at 6 pm. The food will be vegan when possible, and always vegetarian. They often host ...Monthly

Exploratorium After Dark: Smoked Foods | Pier 15
Thursday, August 9 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $17.95*
*$17.95 Adv / $19.95 Door / Free for Lab Members ($10 Add-On Ticket for the Tactile Dome) Adults Only (18+)
 | Exploratorium
Humans have smoked meats and fish since prehistoric times. Learn the differences between hot and cold smoking and explore some distinctive regional delicacies inspired by these ancient preservation techniques.
6:00 pm2018 Quakes Free Summer Movie Nights “Happy Feet” | San Jose  FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks purchase.
6:00 pmFree Boogie Woogie Blues Concert in the Park | San Mateo  FREE
6:00 pmSFJAZZ Summer Jazz 2018: Masha Campagne | Palo Alto  FREE
6:30 pmMusic & Market Summer Concerts: Stung | Concord  FREE
United for Compassion 2: A Japantown Community Gathering | SF
Thursday, August 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
 | Japantown Peace Plaza
They invite all communities to join the Japanese American community in a vigil and rally to stand in solidarity with those now being targeted nationwide by the rhetoric of hatred and racial and religious scapegoating. Featuring: Multicultural & youth speakers / performances, a Wall of Compassion, Resources Partial ...
San Francisco Mime Troupe’s “Seeing Red: A Time-Traveling Musical” | SF
Thursday, August 9 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
 | Bayview Opera House

The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe returns for its 2025 season with free and lively performances in park settings around the Bay Area. San Francisco Mime Troupe | 2025 Free political theater & music in parks around the Bay Area Various dates: July 4 ...

Free Movie Night | Orinda Theatre
Thursday, August 9 – 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

Lomelda & Spelling: Theater & Music Performance | SF
Thursday, August 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Advance reservations through Eventbrite.
 | McEvoy Foundation for the Arts
The McEvoy Foundation for the Arts (MFA) hosts Lomelda & Spellling, co-presented with Noise Pop. The concert is part of ‘For the Sake of Summer,’ MFA’s film and music series featuring an eclectic mix of musicians and filmmakers. If you were to ask Hannah Read what ...
7:30 pm“I Wish I Was Happy” Hour Comedy Show | SF  FREE*
*Free admission, but bring money for food and drinks.
Free Sneak Preview Movie: “Crazy Rich Asians” | AMC Van Ness 14
Thursday, August 9 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
 | CGV Van Ness
Attend an exclusive free sneak preview advanced screening of “Crazy Rich Asians,” an upcoming American romantic comedy-drama film based on the acclaimed worldwide bestseller by Kevin Kwan. Free Film Screening: Crazy Rich Asians August 9, 2018 | 7:30 pm AMC Van Ness 14 RSVP code: MwiDb22927 Tickets available through https://www.wbtickets.com/main/code_redeem Tickets are free, but subject ...
Free Sneak Preview Movie: “Crazy Rich Asians” | AMC Saratoga 14
Thursday, August 9 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP code required; arrive early as admission is not guaranteed.
 | AMC Saratoga
Attend an exclusive free sneak preview advanced screening of “Crazy Rich Asians,” an upcoming American romantic comedy-drama film based on the acclaimed worldwide bestseller by Kevin Kwan. Free Film Screening: Crazy Rich Asians August 9, 2018 | 7:30 pm AMC Saratoga 14 RSVP code: kOzdk44625 Tickets available through https://www.wbtickets.com/main/code_redeem Tickets are free, but subject to availability. Depending ...
8:00 pmFree Drinks & Standup Comedy in a Barber Shop | SF  FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted.
8:00 pmShame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF  FREE
8:00 pmHaight Ashbury Comedy Night | Milk Bar  FREE*
*Use promo code HELLAFUNNY for free tickets. Otherwise, it's $15.
8:30 pmMovies on the Square: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” | Redwood City  FREE

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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