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Thursday, August 15

Chronicle Books Summer Warehouse 80% Off Sale | August 15-17
Thursday, August 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Chronicle Books HQ

The 2019 Chronicle Books Warehouse Sale is here again with 80% off everything in the store for three days only, from August 15-17, 2019. Stock up on your winter reading with cookbooks, children’s books, lifestyle and home, arts and crafts, art and design, photography, travel, pop culture, ...

9:00 amFinal $1 Family Movie Day of 2019 | Pleasant Hill  $1*
*10 movies for $5 in advance, or $1 per movie day of show
10:00 amHidden San Francisco Walking Tours | SoMa  FREE
2019 Tacolicious Guest Chef: Prubechu’s Shawn Naputi | Ferry Plaza
Thursday, August 15 – 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, ...

10:15 amFinal $1 Family Movie Day of 2019 | Walnut Creek  $1*
*10 movies for $5 in advance, or $1 per movie day of show
10:15 amFinal $1 Family Movie Day of 2019 | Union City  $1*
*10 movies for $5 in advance, or $1 per movie day of show
Free Cup of Chai on Indian Independence Day | Kasa
Thursday, August 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE | Kasa Indian Eatery (Castro)
Kasa Indian Eatery is celebrating Indian Independence Day by giving away a free Chai from 11 am to 8 pm. Visit any of their locations in San Francisco or Redwood City for a cup of their delicious housemade Chai. Have it iced or hot. Kasa Indian Eatery ...
National Relaxation Day: Free Dance Classes, Meditation & Massage | SF
Thursday, August 15 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Free but RSVP is required.
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
With the shared belief that art​ has​ measurable impacts on individual and community health​, YBCA and Blue Shield of California present Relaxation Day at YBCA​. On August 15, 2019 from 11 am to 7:30 pm, ​enjoy a full-day of activities including free dance classes, guided meditation, ...
$10 Off: Anchor Brewery Tour & Tasting | SF
Thursday, August 15 – 12:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 from August 11-18 with code STEAMWEEK2019 (normally $25)
| Anchor Brewing Company
Your experience will begin in our historic taproom with our flagship beer, Anchor Steam, and an overview of our company history and impact on craft brewing. Navigate your way through the Anchor brewery as our expert tour guides take you on a step-by-step journey through ...
Traditional Korean Music w/ Kim Sora: Yerba Buena Gardens Festival | SF
Thursday, August 15 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Korea’s ancient percussion tradition encompasses rituals, songs and incantations that align with elemental powers. Kim So Ra’s A Sign of Rain offers a rare Bay Area opportunity to experience some of Korea’s most celebrated traditional musicians, artists dedicated to combining old and new, East and ...
Guided Walk: San Francisco’s Historic Theatres | SoMa
Thursday, August 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 5:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
aruso, O’Neill, Booth, Lotta, Belasco, Ball, Tetrazzini, and more stars of the stage in San Francisco. Join the guide to learn the fascinating history of theatre in the City by the Bay on August 15, 2019 at 4 pm.
Downtown Streets Team’s Inaugural Demo Day & Reception | SF
Thursday, August 15 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Meet at Embarcadero Plaza walk to 1355 Market St
Join Civic Leaders, Team Members, & your San Francisco Community and celebrate Downtown Street Team’s life-changing movement. Join Downtown Streets Team for the inaugural Demo Day – showcasing the amazing work of the San Francisco Streets Team and the positive impact they are making in the ...
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 ...

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 15 – 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-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

Exploratorium After Dark: By the Sea | Pier 15
Thursday, August 15 – 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
Oh buoy! San Francisco has an undeniable connection to the ocean. Our local ocean makes for fascinating ecosystems and special maritime economies. Come down to our historic pier and learn what it means to be in, on, and around the beautiful Pacific.
6:00 pmFree Dance Mix Concert in the Park | San Mateo  FREE
Free Pilates Class at KÜHL® | SF
Thursday, August 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Kühl Retail
Join KÜHL® and Scarlett Camptelli for a free Pilates class on August 15, 2019 from 6 pm to 7 pm. There will have an in-house Pilates class hosted by Equinox’s very own Scarlett Campitelli. The class will begin at 6 pm, and every attendee will receive ...
6:00 pm“Make” Summer Parklet Art Party | SF  FREE*
*This summer parklet party is free for all ages. Paid admission required to visit the museum.
Analog NightLife | California Academy of Sciences Tune into NightLife and tune out of the digital world: Join us in transforming the museum into a phone-free zone with an experimental night dedicated to life in the analog and featuring computer-free art, music, and film.
6:00 pmWin Tix: Analog NightLife | California Academy of Sciences  WIN
Drink Steam Week Bar Crawl | Oakland
Thursday, August 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public. Bring cash for beer.
| Legionnaire Saloon
Celebrate Anchor Steam Week with an epic Oakland bar crawl. Join for fresh drafts of Anchor Steam Beer at each location. Kick things off at Legionnaire Saloon at 6 pm before heading off to Make Westing, SOMAR Bar, and The Layover. Come #RaiseYourAnchor at some of ...
6:00 pmSFJAZZ Summer Jazz 2019: Aki Kumar | Palo Alto  FREE
Let’s Go Salsa: Free Open Air Salsa Dance Party w/ Cabanijazz Project | SF
Thursday, August 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Jessie Square
The dynamic Mexican-born conga player Javier Cabanillas has come a long way since he started performing in pop-up flea markets in the streets of Tijuana. A few years ago, the Bay Area resident walked the red carpet in Los Angeles and took home a Grammy ...
CityDance 2019 Kick Off: Salsa, Live Music & Beer Garden | Aug. 15-Oct. 3
Thursday, August 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Plaza de Cesar Chavez

Put on your dancing shoes and join the fun every Thursday evening from Aug. 15 to Oct. 3 for free live music and dance lessons. San Jose CityDance 2019 Thursdays, Aug. 15 – Oct. 3, 2019 | 6 pm to 9 pm Plaza De Cesar ...

6:15 pmFull Moon Tibetan Chanting Ceremony | Berkeley  FREE
6:30 pmMusic & Market Summer Concert: Legendary Music of Santana | Concord  FREE
6:30 pmWin Tix: Tattoo Talk w/ Ichi Sushi’s Executive Chef | Asian Art Museum  WIN*
*$15 Non-Members / $5 Members / $13 Students & Seniors
Thursday Movie Flashback: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure | San Leandro
Thursday, August 15 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Cleophus Quealy Beer Company

The third Thursday of every month Cleophus Quealy Beer Co. hosts a movie night featuring some of  your favorite flashback flicks. What could be better for going back to school than travelling through time for a school history project. The movie will begin promptly at ...Monthly

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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