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Thursday, October 8

CANCELED – SF LGBT Center Small Business Covid-19 Weekly Support Meeting
Thursday, October 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 10:30 am | Cost: FREE

These events have have been canceled In light of the current and evolving environment due to Covid-19, we are offering a weekly support meeting through Zoom for small business owners in the LGBTQIA community and everyone else. Besides providing updates about various relief programs, we ...

Free Flu Vaccine in East Bay
Thursday, October 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Shields-Reid Park and Community Center

Getting vaccinated is more important than ever this flu season.  Flu vaccination will help keep hospitals from being overwhelmed by flu patients while they also care for those with COVID-19.  No appointment needed  Vaccinations available to everyone age 6 months and older  All are welcome, ...

12:30 pmFree 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express | Salesforce Park  FREE
Asian Art Museum’s “Free Weekend” for Re-opening (Oct. 8-12)

The Asian Art Museum is welcoming you back to the museum on Oct 1–2 for members and Oct 3 for the general public. Admission will be free to all from October 3 through October 12. What to Expect | Plan your visit | Current Exhibits ...

Academy Online Forum: Raising LGBTQ+ Voices in the Media
Thursday, October 8 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Requesting donations to support NLGJA, The Association of LGBTQ Journalists.
Academy Forum Exclusive We’re excited to be hosting a panel of amazing journalists from around the country as part of our next Academy Forum. We will be talking about the importance of raising LGBTQ+ voices in the media today and the challenges involved. This virtual discussion ...
Online ArtSpan Presents SF (Open) Studios: Gold Event
Thursday, October 8 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
ArtSpan’s SF (Open) Studios invites visitors to experience California’s vibrant San Francisco Bay Area art community from the comfort of your home. Featuring more than 250 artists over four events from mid-September through mid-October––a different grouping at each event––we invite you to authentically connect with ...
POSTPONED: SF’s Live Country Music Thursdays | Westwood
Thursday, October 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | Westwood

Due to the Shelter in Place order, Westwood is temporarily closed until April 7. Please check Instagram on updates. Enjoy wild times at SF’s premier country music bar with $5 Happy Hour specials on delicious shareable plates and live country music every Thursday. Live Music Thursdays ...Every Thursday

Free Veggie Dinner Night | SF
Thursday, October 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
San Francisco’s “Virtual Night of Latinx Poets”
Thursday, October 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library (All Branches)
San Francisco Poet Laureate Kim Shuck presentas of a night of poets, featuring special guests, themes and writing groups. In October we honor Latinx Heritage month with poets Josiah Luis Alderete, Lourdes Figuroa and more. Josiah Luis Alderete is a full blooded Pocho spanglish speaking poet ...
Virtual Panel: Queer Brown Stories Over Time & Spaces
Thursday, October 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library - Virtual Library
Four queer Latinx cultural producers share examples of how our presentation of documented events, artworks and political stories have elevated social justice movements in the United States over the last few decades. Brief multimedia items (videos and photos) will be shared by each panelist, followed ...
Neal Karlen – This Thing Called Life: Prince’s Odyssey On+Off the Record on Zoom
Thursday, October 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Join us on Thursday, October 8 at 6pm PDT when Neal Karlen joins us to discuss his book, This Thing Called Life: Prince’s Odyssey On+Off the Record on Zoom! Signed bookplates available while supplies last! Preorder now! Zoom Login Info Please click the link below to join the ...
Free Movie Night | Orinda Theatre
Thursday, October 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

Patti Smith “Year of the Monkey” – Intimate Evening of Virtual Reading & Music
Thursday, October 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $35*
*Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/extraordinary-dreamer-patti-smith-on-year-of-the-monkey-tickets-115412994373
| City Lights LIVE! Virtual Event Series
Bay Area Book Festival in conjunction with City Lights Booksellers present, Extraordinary Dreamer: Patti Smith on “Year of the Monkey.” Patti Smith in an intimate evening of reading and music celebrating the paperback release of YEAR OF THE MONKEY. Tickets: $35
Batter Up: Free Covid-Safe Comedy on a Baseball Diamond
Thursday, October 8 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Optional sliding scale donation requested during event
| Moscone Fields

COIVD UPDATE – Most events are likely canceled until at least January 4th due to Shelter in Place Batter Up: Covid-Safe Comedy on a Baseball Diamond is an outdoor socially distanced stand up comedy with your covid-safety in mind. Comedians you’ve seen on Netflix, Comedy ...Every Thursday

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.
Funcheap’s Live Zoom Comedy Roast Night
Thursday, October 8 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 8:45 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but donations greatly apprecaited - Venmo @hellafunny

It was fun while it lasted! With live comedy coming back (slowly) we’ve decided to retire this online show effective October 22, 2020. If you’d still like laughs, here’s some upcoming shows you can attend both online and in person. Upcoming Funcheap Comedy Shows Crazy ...Every Thursday

8:00 pmShame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF  FREE

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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