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Thursday, August 16

Lake Merritt US Rowing National Championships | August 16-19
Thursday, August 16 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch
| Lake Merritt

The city of Oakland and USRowing are excited to host the 2018 USRowing Masters National Championships at Lake Merritt this week, from August 16-19, 2018 (Thursday to Sunday, racing each day from 8 am to 6 pm). USRowing has announced that this event has the ...

9:30 amFinal $1 Family Movie Day of 2018 | Vallejo  $1*
*10 movies for $5 in advance, or $1 per movie day of show
10:00 amHidden San Francisco Walking Tours | SoMa  FREE
10:00 amFinal $1 Family Movie Day of 2018 | Pleasant Hill  $1*
*10 movies for $5 in advance, or $1 per movie day of show
10:00 amFinal $1 Family Movie Day of 2018 | Walnut Creek  $1*
*10 movies for $5 in advance, or $1 per movie day of show
10:15 amFinal $1 Family Movie Day of 2018 | Union City  $1*
*10 movies for $5 in advance, or $1 per movie day of show
12:00 pmPeople in Plazas: Boogie Woogie Concert | SF  FREE
Free Express Bootcamp on SF’s Newest Rooftop Park | SF
Thursday, August 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park

Squeeze in a workout with this express 30-minute lunchtime class. Pair with Core + Stretch Express right after for a full workout. Free Rooftop Express Bootcamp | Noon to 12:30 pm Salesforce Park (Main Plaza), 425 Mission St, San Francisco FREE *no class ...Every Thursday

12:30 pmHighest Ani: Armenian Folk Fusion Concert | Yerba Buena Gardens Festival  FREE
Kids’ Improv & Movement Class on SF’s Newest Rooftop Park | SF
Thursday, August 16 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park

An energetic hour of on-your-feet movement and theater games. Geared toward ages 7-10. Led by Epiphany Dance Theater. Kids’ Improv & Movement Class at 3:30 pm | August 16 – October 25 Salesforce Park (Amphitheater Stage), 425 Mission St., SF FREE For all programs, ...Every Thursday

Ambiance Summer Store Party: 20% Off + Goody Bags | Haight
Thursday, August 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ambiance (Haight-Ashbury)

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 16 – 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

Civic Center’s 2018 Third Thursday “Commons Block Party” | SF
Thursday, August 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Civic Center Plaza

> EVENT UPDATE: This event is no longer taking place. The Commons on Third Thursdays will activate UN Plaza, Fulton Street and Civic Center Plaza with three stages of music, food trucks, bars, bocce ball and other activities held on four nights, once a month through ...

Free Museum & Gallery Crawl: Yerba Buena Third Thursdays | SoMa

Yerba Buena Third Thursdays is a monthly outing of art, performance, music, and drinks in the Yerba Buena neighborhood in the heart of downtown San Francisco, between 2nd and 5th Street, and Market and Harrison Street. Free, but an RSVP is recommended to save time ...

Ambiance Summer Store Party: 20% Off + Goody Bags | Marina
Thursday, August 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ambiance (Marina)

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 ...

Free After Work Outdoor Yoga on SF’s Newest Rooftop Park | Salesforce Park
Thursday, August 16 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park

A limited number of mats will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that Thursday’s yoga in the park is in the afternoon (5:30pm) not in the morning as was previously listed.  Every Thursday

6:00 pmSFJAZZ Summer Jazz 2018: Justin Rock | Palo Alto  FREE
6:00 pmFree Party Concert in the Park | San Mateo  FREE
Animal Behavior NightLife | California Academy of Sciences
Thursday, August 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Tickets are $15 ($12 for Academy members)
| California Academy of Sciences
Change up your own animal behavior and get off your phone to watch the internet’s funniest, most dramatic, and awww-worthy cat videos with friends. Enjoy CatVideoFest, the offline celebration of online cat videos, curated by filmmaker Will Braden, the creator of Henri, Le Chat Noir. Listen ...
6:00 pm2018 Quakes Free Summer Movie Nights “Moana” | San Jose  FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks purchase.
“Pet-A-Llama” Free Night Comedy Festival | Petaluma
Thursday, August 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Pay what you can donations.
| The Big Easy
Come and enjoy one out of three days’ worth of world-class comedy: stand-up, themed shows, live podcasts and crowd-working shows as well as special events in the heart of downtown Petaluma. Sadly, there aren’t any llamas at this event. “Pet-a-llama” is just a pun on “Petaluma.” ...
BBTV Cribs: Betabrand Open House | SF
Thursday, August 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Betabrand
Join in on August 16, discover “where the magic happens.” They’re staying open late, welcoming friends, family, and fans for an exclusive look at Betabrand’s Intergalactic HQ. Presented by the newest employees, you’ll have a chance to debate the existence of Sasquatch, munch on small bites ...
6:30 pmMusic & Market Summer Concerts: Incendio | Concord  FREE
Free Queer Comedy Movie Screening: “Chedeng & Apple” | Oakland
Thursday, August 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Piedmont Theatre
Join Frameline for a free encore of a film that sold out at the Frameline42 Film Festival. Two veteran Filipina beauty queen/actresses reunite to star in this black comedy about wacky women on the run. Get ready for a bawdy Thelma and Louise-style road movie that ...
7:00 pmWin Tix: British Folk Star: Olivia Chaney | The Swedish American Hall  WIN
Free Silent Disco Party On SF’s Newest Rooftop | Salesforce Park
Thursday, August 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Salesforce Park

EVENT UPDATE – Salesforce Park events are temporarily canceled until further notice due to issues with steel bems on the third level Bus Deck. Updated 10/21/18 You’re invited to free silent dance parties on the rooftop of Salesforce Park powered by HUSHconcerts. No pre registration or ...

7:00 pmStorySlam’s “All or Nothing” Live True Storytelling Competition | Oakland  $5*
*Sliding scale donation requested, $5-$20
7:00 pmMini Bar Local Art Show: Opening Night | NoPa  FREE
7:30 pmComedy Sharks Standup Night | Peninsula  FREE
8:00 pmWin Tix: “Pet-A-Llama” Comedy Festival w/ Brian Posehn | Petaluma  WIN*
*Each show ticketed individually at www.petallama.com

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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