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Thursday, October 6

8:00 amFree Rooftop Bootcamp at the Park (Salesforce Park)  FREE*
*Free for all
SF’s Children’s Creativity Museum Reopening Weekend (Oct. 6-8)
Thursday, October 6 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20 for everyone age 1 and older; $0 for EBT or Medi-Cal cardholders through the Museums for All program
| Children's Creativity Museum
The Children’s Creativity Museum is excited to welcome you back! CCM’s Soft Opening is Thursday, October 6 and Friday, October 7 (first floor only) from 10am to 1pm and the Grand Reopening (both floors) is Saturday, October 8 from 10am to 4pm. The Children’s Creativity Museum ...
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, October 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive

The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. Normally $18, the ...Monthly

Litquake 2022: SF’s Literature Festival w/ 100 Events + 350 Authors (Oct. 6-22)
Thursday, October 6 – All Day | Cost: FREE*
*Many Events Free. Registration required for most events
| San Francisco

San Francisco’s literary festival with author events, poets, activists and performers – 500+ authors at over 140 events, with many of the events being free. And it’s capped by the epic “Lit Crawl” on Saturday, October 25, 2025 – with 50+ authors and close to ...

12:30 pmFree 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express | Salesforce Park  FREE
1:00 pmStrikethrough: Typographic Messages of Protest (SF)  FREE*
*Free gallery entry on Thursdays
US Air Force Band of the Golden West’s Free Fleet Week Concert (The Presidio)
Thursday, October 6 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | New Visitor Center (Presidio)
The U.S. Airforce Band of the Golden West from Travis Airforce base will perform two afternoon shows at the Presidio Tunnel Tops to kick off San Francisco’s Fleet Week.
5:00 pmLive Music: Hella Fitzgerald (Mountain View)  FREE
Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Thursday, October 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
| Asian Art Museum

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 ...

“Let’s Pawty” Dog Mixer in The Presidio (SF)
Thursday, October 6 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Suggested Donation - $10 to a dog rescue charity
| Inn at the Presidio
On the patio with the redwoods in the backdrop, dogs will enjoy fun snacks and treats while fur parents delight in wine and graze charcuterie boards. 100% of the ticket proceeds will go to a Bay Area animal rescue charity.
6:00 pmLower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin  FREE
6:00 pmExploratorium’s After Dark “Risk” (SF)  $19.95*
*After Dark 18+: USD 19.95
“World of Grooves” Art Opening at The Midway (SF)
Thursday, October 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All are welcome! Free all night.
| The Midway
Music lovers unite! The Midway Gallery’s next exhibition, “World of Grooves: A Broken Record Collection,” with artwork by Denver Miller III is a passion project of a music lover, for music lovers. Mark your calendars for our opening reception at The Midway Gallery, October 6th, 6-9pm.  All ...
SF’s “Skybridge on Stevenson” Outdoor Hip Hop Dance & Music Festival (Sept. 15 – Oct. 13)
Thursday, October 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 520 Stevenson Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

In these unprecedented times, San Francisco’s artists still create. Skybridge on Stevenson seeks to offer safe, outdoor space for local mid-market residents that provides a window into the inspirational work being done by San Francisco’s performing arts community and into the collaborative efforts they offer ...Every Thursday

“If I Survive You” Outdoor Book Reading at Kerouac Alley (SF)
Thursday, October 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*First come, first serve
| Jack Kerouac Alley
City Lights celebrates the publication of If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery published by Farrar Straus Giroux – This event will take place in Kerouac Alley, between City Lights and Vesuvio Cafe, between Columbus and Grant Avenues. It is free to the public. We highly recommend the ...
FREE: Oakland Comedy Night at “Golden State Lounge”

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

2022 “Green Film Festival of San Francisco” (Oct. 6-16)
Thursday, October 6 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15/live show, $10/streaming on demand
| Roxie Theater
San Francisco IndieFest is thrilled to announce that the 2022 Green Film Festival of San Francisco will take place October 6 – 16, with 50+ independent feature and short length films from around the world that focus on green and environmental issues in both fun ...
6:30 pm“Vent” Interactive Comedy Variety Show (SF)  $10*
*Use promo code 'FC10' for half off tickets
Grace Cathedral Artist Talk w/ Lee Mingwei (SF)
Thursday, October 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral

From October 2-9, 2022, Lee Mingwei will join Grace Cathedral as the Artist in Residence! Lee will contemplate the Year of Connection and share his story and inspiration at cornerstone events such as The Forum, Yoga on the Labyrinth, and Choral Eucharist. He will offer ...

7:00 pmAdrian West Band Concert (Oakland)  $10*
*10-20
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show
Thursday, October 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required, but pre-rolls start at just $7
| 952 Mission St. (btwn 5th and 6th), San Francisco, CA

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

7:00 pmSF’s “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Night  $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
SF’s Secret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night (2022)
Thursday, October 6 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets start at $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP. There is a two drink minimum
| Secret Location (SF)

Discover SF’s secret speakeasy comedy night! This is part of Funcheap’s pop-up comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a new venue and you’ll get notified of the secret location. Get $5 off Tickets – Early bird tickets $10 adv w/ code ...

50% Off Tickets: “Aunt Jack” Live Theater w/ Fab Drag Happy Hours (Sept. 16-Oct. 16)
Thursday, October 6 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: 50% off*
*50% off tickets purchased online for a limited time --- tickets range from $31-56
| New Conservatory Theatre Center

Local institution (for 40+ years!) New Conservatory Theatre Center, presents the West Coast Premiere of “Aunt Jack,” a bitingly funny and deeply insightful play by Nora Brigid Monahan for one month only, and a special 50% off promotion just for Funcheap. Aunt Jack September 16 – October 16, ...

7:30 pmThe Comedy Edge: Stand Up at the Distillery (Alameda)  $10
7:30 pmSF’s Garrett + Moulton Dance 20th Anniversary Season (Oct. 6-9)  $36*
*General Admission
SF’s “Freddy Krueger’s Day Off” Halloween Sketch Comedy Nights (Oct. 6-29)
Thursday, October 6 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $17.50*
*$4 off General Admission with discount code: SCAEROBICS
| EXIT Theatre
Sketch comedy that’s spookier than Reaganomics. Blood will “trickle down.” No one can SAVE FERRIS. And you can’t fall asleep…because you’ve done too much coke. A bunch of cinephiles are bloodlusting to take down the 80’s, widely known as the spookiest decade ever. Perm your hair, ...
8:00 pmAlameda Comedy Club’s “Making $#!% Up” Improv Comedy Show  $10
8:00 pmComedy at The Bar on Dolores  FREE*
*Please tip the host
8:00 pmWest Coast Premiere of Theatre Rhinoceros’ “Bad Hombres” (Oct. 6-30)  $15

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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