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Thursday, November 12

“All Day Happy Hour” w/ $5 Drafts at Patxi’s Pizza
Thursday, November 12 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Happy hour appetizer prices range from $3 to $8, house wine, draft beer for $5
| Patxi's Pizza (Participating Locations)
Celebrate “National Happy Hour Day” with an all-day happy hour (Normally just 3-6p) for dine-in at Patxi’s Pizza on November 12, 2020 Deals may vary depending on your location, but are typically $5 for house wine and draft beer, plus discounted appetizers like garlic bread ($3), ...
Double Rainbow Ice Cream Reopens in SF
Thursday, November 12 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Bring $ for purchases
| Double Rainbow Ice Cream (Castro)
Once dubbed the “official ice cream of San Francisco” by former mayor Willie Brown, the iconic ’70s family-owned ice cream shop Double Rainbow is returning to San Francisco. Thanks to SF Chronicle for letting us know that their brand new scoop shop is opening on Thursday, ...

“A Distant Dinner Party with Jess and Jaron” Live Stream Theater (Nov. 12-22)
Thursday, November 12 – All Day | Cost: $20*
*$20 - $129
| Gateway Theater
42nd Street Moon presents MoonBeams: A DISTANT DINNER PARTY WITH JESS AND JARON Available November 12 – 22, 2020 Tickets: https://42ndstmoon.org/moonbeams/ Jaron has taken up bread making and Jess can’t stop buying plants. Quarantine right? Bay Area favorites, Jessica Coker and Jaron Vesely are hungry for some great friends ...
Reimagining Your House for Working from Home
Thursday, November 12 – 11:30 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE
MAKE ROOM IN YOUR HOME TO EVOLVE: REIMAGINING YOUR SPACE FOR TELEWORK, STUDY, OR PLAY Thursday, November 12 at 11:30am PST With home serving more purposes than ever before, we are helping you re-envision your space to evolve with the times. Join Kevin Mond, Vice President of HDR ...
“Real Food Real Stories” – A Virtual Gathering w/ Burrell Jones
Thursday, November 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 1:15 pm | Cost: FREE
On Thursday 11/12, Real Food Real Stories is hosting a virtual gathering with Burrell Jones of Tolani Lake Enterprises. Burell was taught western ways of learning throughout his school years, but grew up with the values of being Navajo. As Youth Program Manager at Tolani ...
“Believe Only the Caravan’s Trace” 2020 Graduate Fellowship Art Exhibition
Thursday, November 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with timed ticket.
| Headlands Center for the Arts,
November 12 – December 13, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 12-5pm A desire to create new connections marks the novel works of the seven Graduate Fellows at Headlands Center for the Arts. Using diverse media, the artists develop new languages around significant historical events and underrepresented communities. Like ...
2020 San Francisco Transgender Film Festival (Nov. 12-15)
Thursday, November 12 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
SFTFF screens films that promote the visibility of transgender and gender variant people and challenge the mainstream media’s negative stereotypes of our communities. SFTFF is the world’s longest-running transgender film festival, founded in 1997. All films are closed-captioned for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
12:30 pmFree 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express | Salesforce Park  FREE
“Gin & Genever” Parklet Outdoor Tasting Experience
Thursday, November 12 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $38*
*Pay Upon Entering
| Wildhawk
In the parklet of Wildhawk, experience the world of Gin & Genever, with experts on genever (the historic precursor to gin) and gin on hand to explain the categories and specific spirits. The event will proceed as follows: – Welcome cocktail & snacks – Three flights of gins ...
Tim Tyson: A Revolution of the Heart in the America That Never Has Been Yet
Thursday, November 12 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
“Soaring Toward Justice” at Oakland’s Holy Names University This event is part of Holy Names University’s new “Soaring Toward Justice” speaker series, designed to encourage conversations about anti-racist action, diversity, and restorative justice with the goal of building campus and community stakeholder coalitions to actively co-create ...
POSTPONED: SF’s Live Country Music Thursdays | Westwood
Thursday, November 12 – 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

6:00 pmThursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library  FREE
Free Veggie Dinner Night | SF
Thursday, November 12 – 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

Free Outdoor Concert in Downtown Hayward: John Rybak + Friends
Thursday, November 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Bistro - Hayward
Come join us as we return with a fun evening of music @ The Bistro in Hayward. It’s my Birthday Fri 11/13, and this is my party, you’re all invited! They block a lane of Main st. in Downtown Hayward and set up a stage ...
2020 SF Veterans Film Festival (Live Directors’ Panel on Zoom)
Thursday, November 12 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE

2020 San Francisco Veterans Film Festival, November 8-14 Covid-19’s disruption of normal life has had an outsize effect on veterans, a community that, during normal times, struggles with mental health and higher unemployment rates. Presented by OneVet OneVoice and San Francisco Public Library, the Veterans ...

Bay Area “Intro to Personal Safety” Class
Thursday, November 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations appreciated $0-30
This one-hour class provides an overview of IMPACT Bay Area’s approach to personal safety! In this class, students develop intuition, situational awareness, congruent body language, and verbal skills to deescalate and deter assault and harassment, as well as learn two simple and effective physical techniques.
Virtual Reception for “Excelsior Art Initiative”
Thursday, November 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Online
An Extension of Excelsior Art Window Display & ArtWalk About this Event ArtSpan’s Excelsior “Reopening with Art” Initiative program celebrates rich cultures, supports small businesses and local artists, and spotlights the vibrant creativity of one of San Francisco’s most diverse neighborhoods. The aim of Reopening with Art ...
After Dark Online: Animal Intelligence
Thursday, November 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Online Event
What do animals know, and how do they know it? Author Peter Godfrey-Smith discusses his latest book, an inquiry into the origins of animal intelligence considering ocean creatures from sponges and shrimp to octopuses and whale sharks. These animals hold surprising lessons for some of ...
On Keeping the Earth: A Live Online Conversation w/ Dr. Momaday & Melissa Nelson
Thursday, November 12 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*$10 - Suggested Donation
Join Indigenous scholar and activist Melissa Nelson for a conversation with Dr. Momaday on his life, his work, and the importance of remembering that the Earth is a sacred place of wonder and beauty; a source of strength and healing that must be protected before ...
Free Movie Night | Orinda Theatre
Thursday, November 12 – 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

7:30p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (San Francisco)

Get ready for pop-up comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a new venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. Get $Free Tickets with code FUNCHEAP GUEST (otherwise $15-20) HellaSecret North Beach Comedy 2022 Every Friday and Saturday ...

The Debate About Dark Matter w/ Don Lincoln
Thursday, November 12 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE
WHAT: The Debate about Dark Matter: Is the Matter Settled? The observable universe is made of stars and galaxies and gas. However, it is commonly held in the astronomy community that our universe is also made of an invisible substance called dark matter that is five ...
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 pmShame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF  FREE

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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