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Thursday, June 8

VENOMventure Immersive Game + Earn $75 Gift Card (Berkeley)
Thursday, June 8 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required: www.tinyurl.com/venomventure
 | Berkeley Public Library (Central Branch)
A strange and mysterious plant is on a rampage! Can you solve the science puzzles to save the world from a leafy green end? Book your time slot to play this escape-style, STEM-ed game in the giant inflatable lab. Book a regular game or book a research ...
SF Zoo Free Admission Day (June 2023)
Thursday, June 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission offer only valid to San Francisco residents with valid ID, subject to capacity. Admission into the zoo ends one hour before closing time for non-members. (For members admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.)
 | San Francisco Zoo

The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California’s largest zoological park and conservation center, periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents. When is the next free zoo day for SF residents? – Next verified free days: November 5, 2025, and December 3, 2025 The free days are ...

12:30 pmFree 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express | Salesforce Park  FREE
2:00 pmDraw with an Author & Illustrator K-Fai Steele at SF Public Library  FREE*
*Free
SF Design Week Open Studio (2023)
Thursday, June 8 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Creativity Explored
Join Creativity Explored to celebrate SF Design Week! Kick off the summer with an open studio event at Creativity Explored, in celebration of SF Design Week! With extended gallery hours, a raffle of special CE goodies, and music by DJ Lil Sur, there’s no better day ...
Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Thursday, June 8 – 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 ...

SF’s Brand New “Drag Me Downtown” Summer Pop Ups (June 2023)
Thursday, June 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Latin Steakhouse

It’s back, and it’s bolder than ever! Drag Me Downtown returns for its highly anticipated third year! This fabulous series of pop-up drag shows will light up a different downtown San Francisco business every Friday throughout Pride Month, bringing sparkle, fierce performances, and a celebration ...

Bay Area’s Free “Circus in the Park” 2023 w/ Circus Bella (June 8 – July 16)
Thursday, June 8 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations accepted.
 | Various locations in June & July 2023

Bananas! – Circus Bella’s New One Ring Outdoor Circus Show for Summer 2023 Circus Bella is excited to announce their jubilant return to the Bay Area Parks from June 8 – July 16, 2023 with its 14thAnnual all new, open air, outdoor show: BANANAS! – ...

Redwood City “Movies on the Square” 2023 (June 8 – Aug. 31)
Thursday, June 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All Ages!
 | Courthouse Square

Welcome to Movies on the Square 2023! Redwood City’s summer movie experience brings you FREE movies on Thursday evenings starting on June 8 through August 31. Enjoy Downtown Redwood City on Courthouse Square by bringing the family out to a FREE movie! Your summer movie ...Every Thursday

6:00 pmThursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library  FREE
Beyond Bollywood Dance Series: Queering Dance Traditions (Asian Art Museum)
Thursday, June 8 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: $10*
*Adults: $10, Seniors: $8, College/Youth: $7
 | Asian Art Museum
Celebrate Pride Month with innovative and progressive performers who use ancient dance styles to create new works highlighting LGBTQ+ characters and perspectives. Beyond Bollywood Dance Series: Queering Dance Traditions is part of  Beyond Bollywood’s events and performances at Asian Art Museum. In celebration of Pride Month ...
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show
Thursday, June 8 – 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
 | Barbary Coast Dispensary

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 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)  FREE*
*No cover all night
FREE: Oakland Comedy Night at “Golden State Lounge” (7pm Show)
Thursday, June 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
 | Secret Location (Oakland)

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 ...

7:00 pmThree Local Poets Read Recent Work + Ovid’s Metamorphoses  FREE
East Bay Outdoor Summer Comedy Festival 2023 (Live at Bay Street)
Thursday, June 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for free raffle entry
 | Bay Street Emeryville

HellaFunny, the Bay Area’s most popular comedy collective joins forces with Funcheap to take over Bay Street Emeryville’s newly reimagined dining terrace for a brand new FREE monthly outdoor comedy festival featuring some of the Bay’s top comics, plus loads of giveaways from Bay Street’s restaurants and shops. Admission is free, ...Monthly

“Clutch the Pearls” Drag Show at KQED (SF)
Thursday, June 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*In Person: $15 / Livestream: Free.
 | KQED
Dedicated to uplifting BIPOC and trans voices, Clutch the Pearls celebrates five years of providing Bay Area audiences with an incredible cabaret of drag performances with a mission to showcase cutting-edge artistry, performance and dance. Learn more about this dynamic collective, experience their immersive performances and ...
7:30 pmComedy Sharks Standup Night | Peninsula  FREE
8:00 pmShame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF  FREE
8:00 pmViva Thursdays Latin Music Night at Faith & Spirits (San Carlos)  FREE*
*Free all night!
“Sundown Cinema” 2023: SF’s Free Film Night in the Park (June 8 – Oct. 20)
Thursday, June 8 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Alamo Square Park

After a brief hiatus, San Francisco’s beloved free outdoor movie series is back! Sundown Cinema, a cherished tradition since 2003, is returning this fall with two special screenings in the city’s favorite parks. The series had been paused this year due to financial challenges, leaving ...

9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

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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