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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)
Thursday, October 8 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free general admission Oct. 3-12. Timed tickets required. Please note special exhibitions may require surcharge
 | Asian Art Museum

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

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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