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Thursday, August 8

49ers Training Camp Open Practice 2019 | Levi’s Stadium

The San Francisco 49ers will begin the celebration of its 73rd anniversary at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Saturday, July 27, 2019 with a team practice and youth football exhibition. Additionally, fans in the Denver area will have the opportunity to watch the 49ers ...

2019 Tacolicious Guest Chef: Top Chef Finalist Melissa King | Ferry Plaza
Thursday, August 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $4.95*
*Free event, but bring cash for taco purchases.
| 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, ...

Sézane x ReStore Launch Party | SF
Thursday, August 8 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Re:store
Bonjour San Francisco, Paris is on the move. On August 8th, 10 am to 7 pm, you’ll be able to find Sézane at Re:Store (an initiative which features online brands in offline places). To celebrate, they’re throwing a kick-off party (à la francaise). They’ll have French snacks, ...
99¢ Frozen Custard Day | Rita’s Italian Ice
Thursday, August 8 – All Day | Cost: $.99 | Rita's Italian Ice
To celebrate National Frozen Custard Day (yes – this really is a day), Rita’s Italian Ice is dishing out their frozen custard cup or cone for just 99¢. The offer is valid all day on Thursday, August 8 at participating locations. Please note, portion size varies by ...
Lines Dance Center: Yerba Buena Gardens Festival | SF
Thursday, August 8 – 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 ...
1:00 pm“LINES” Free Ballet Dance Workshop | Grace Cathedral  FREE*
*Free and open to all; registration on arrival.
Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights | SF

Please note that as of 2024 the Asian Art Museum no longer offers discount admission on Thursday nights, but is still open late until 8pm Looking for a great date night on the cheap? The Asian Art Museum is open until 8 pm on Thursdays ...

“Presidio Twilight” Campfire Party with Off the Grid | SF
Thursday, August 8 – 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

“San Francisco Tech Crawl” Open Bars & Meetups | 2019 Crawl. Connect. Collaborate. Join Betts Recruiting for the 4th annual San Francisco Tech Crawl. The event brings together the Bay Area’s most motivated and talented game changers with the hottest companies to connect and collaborate in person. Tech Crawl is an exciting evening inside 15 of ...
5-Course Tasting Menu w/ Vegan Option, 2-for-1 Cocktails | SF

Francisca’s Venezuelan Food and Punch Bar is a unique farm-to-table Italian-Venezuelan restaurant in the Mission that has a special 5-Course Tasting Menu with 2-for-1 fresh-fruit tropical drinks on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Read the awesome review of this $39 tasting menu in the Chronicle. Francesca’s has ...Every Thursday

Twilight at Fernandez Ranch: Reptile Show & Stargazing | Martinez
Thursday, August 8 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*The event is free but RSVP is required.
| Fernandez Ranch
Step outside and enjoy Twilight at Fernandez Ranch—a night of outdoor exploration for the whole family. Join us for: Stargazing with Eastbay Astronomical Society Reptile show-and-touch with East Bay Vivarium Visit birds of prey with Lindsay Wildlife Meet and greet barnyard animals “Pacing the Planets” hike with JMLT Food trucks, ice cream, ...
5:30 pmSummer Pop-Up Meditations w/ Nancy Katongo | SF  FREE
6:00 pmQuakes Free Outdoor Movie Night “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” | SJ  FREE*
*Bring cash for food and drinks purchase.
Free Tix: SF’s Brand New AR Experience at “Eden” | Sneak Peek
Thursday, August 8 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required on RushTix. Comp tickets are limited
| San Francisco Centre
Take a sneak peek and enjoy Kombucha and CBD beverages at this exclusive pre-launch party for Eden, Enklu’s new AR experience and creative space. Join Enklu at their new AR experience and studio, Eden. Experience Immersive augmented reality with large-scale multiplayer experiences using several technologies ...
6:00 pmFree Country Concert in the Park | San Mateo  FREE
Free Outdoor Movie Night: “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” | Jack London Sq.
Thursday, August 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jack London Square

Cozy up on the waterfront this summer with free outdoor screenings of Hollywood blockbuster favorites every Saturday evening on the Jack London Square Marina Lawn. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and some take out from any of your favorite Jack London Square restaurants. 2023 Waterfront ...

Exploratorium After Dark: LASERs | Pier 15
Thursday, August 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $19.95*
*$19.95 Adv/Door -  Free for Lab Members ($10 Add-On Ticket for the Tactile Dome)
| Exploratorium
Everyone knows that Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation puts on a good show, but what else can it do? This 60-year-old technology started out as “a solution looking for a problem,” but it continues to enable scientific breakthroughs in communication, medicine, and observations ...
6:00 pmSFJAZZ Summer Jazz 2019: Stymie & the PJLO | Palo Alto  FREE
Free Veggie Dinner Night | SF
Thursday, August 8 – 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

6:00 pmThursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library  FREE
6:30 pmMoraga Summer Concert: Country to American Rock | East Bay  FREE
6:30 pmMusic & Market Summer Concert: ’60s Legend David LaFlamme | Concord  FREE
7:00 pmOutdoor Movie Block Party: “Monterey Pop” | Berkeley Art Museum  FREE
7:00 pmArt After Dark: ICA After Hours Hangout | San Jose  FREE
Free Movie Night: Caddyshack | Orinda Theatre
Thursday, August 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 | Peninsula  FREE
7:45 pm“I Wish I Was Happy” Hour Comedy Show | SF  FREE*
*Free admission, but bring money for food and drinks.
8:00 pmHaight Ashbury Comedy Night | Milk Bar  FREE*
*Use promo code HELLAFUNNY for free tickets. Otherwise, it's $15.
8:00 pmShame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF  FREE
8:00 pmWin Tix: Cobb’s Comedy Showcase | Cobb’s Comedy Club  WIN

Every Thursday

“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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