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Thursday, September 28

“Dining Out For Life” East Bay (2023)
Thursday, September 28 – 12:00 am - Ends at 11:59 am | Cost: FREE*
*When you dine at participating restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville, a portion of every bill will be donated to Project Open Hand. The cost to participate in this way will vary depending on which restaurant you dine at. We also have a raffle, with pricing starting at $5. When you dine out on event day, you can enter the raffle for free. You can also enter the raffle for free without dining out -- just create a "fundraising champion page" on our website. You create a page by signing up with your name and contact into. Creating a page gets 1 free raffle entry. Reaching additional fundraising milestones will earn additional entries. Link to sign up can be found at www.diningoutforlife.com/eastbay
 | Project Open Hand
On Thursday, September 28th, join Project Open Hand for our 5th annual foodie event, Dining Out For Life East Bay. When you dine out at participating restaurants in Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville, a portion of your bill will go towards providing nutritious meals to those living ...
6th Annual “Toolapalooza” Tool Show, Belt Sander Drag Races + Free Hot Dogs (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free vendors and hot dogs for all, free Mister Softee with a store purchase from 11am-3pm
 | Center Hardware
Enjoy Center Hardware’s 6th annual power tool show with over 20 vendors on-site demoing their tool lines and much more. Free hot dogs, swag, and prizes to be won. Free ice cream from Mister Softee with an in-store purchase from 11-3. 3003 Third St. @ 26th ...

10:30 amBaby and Me Story Time and Tooth Talk (SF)  FREE*
*For children under 3 and their caretakers
12:00 pm“People in Plazas” 2023 Market Street Music Festival | SF  FREE
BIPOC Film Festival at Dolby Theaters w/ Bites + Free Swag Bags (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20 tickets w/ code BIPOCFFC - $25 general admission, awards show and red carpet event $30 for general admission, awards show, red carpet event and afterparty
 | Dolby Laboratories Inc.
The BIPOC film festival is a one day event at Dolby Theaters in downtown San Francisco designed to advance independent filmmakers of color in the media industry. The festival is sponsored by the California State University Media Entertainment Alliance and is dedicated to advancing marginalized ...
4:00 pmEl Lopp’s “Apple Release Party” w/ Seasonal Ciders (SF)  FREE*
*No cover, but drinks for purchase
4:15 pmLittle Folkies Music Class for Children and Caretakers (Oakland)  $27*
*It is $27 to drop-in or $216 for the full 8-week season
5:00 pmJoin Malik Seneferu for an Intimate Fireside Chat at Hungry Cafe (SF)  FREE*
*Free!
Asian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 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 ...

5:30 pmFree “Blue Bear” DJ Workshop at Harmonic Brewing (Thrive City)  FREE
“Whiskey & Wisdom” What the Economy Has in Store for SF (Founders & CFOs)
Thursday, September 28 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but ​This event is for Founders and Finance Team Members. Must apply and be accepted
 | Secret Location (Near Oracle Park)
​Join us for an extraordinary evening that combines the best of two worlds: the art of whiskey tasting and the science of economics. Start the night with a curated whiskey tasting session, where experts will guide you through the subtleties of various blends. Following this sensory ...
“Does Wokeism Have a Place in School?” Talk at Google w/ Free Dinner (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with registration
 | Google Community Space
The San Francisco Braver Angels Alliance, in collaboration with “Bridging Divides El Dorado“, a Braver Network organization endeavoring to reduce our nation’s polarization, are co-hosting this event.  We welcome you to a diversity-of-thought, in-person panel discussion that will include an education policy specialist, a school board ...
6:00 pmAfter Dark: College Night  $19.95*
*General Admission
6:30 pmSci-Fi Author Talk with Ann Leckie (Mountain View)  FREE*
*Reservation Required: https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/10946845
FREE: “Thirsty Thursday” Oakland Comedy Night w/ All-Night $5 Drink Specials
Thursday, September 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 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 pmScience is a Piece of Cake: A Geology Bake-Off  $20*
*In Person: $20 / Livestream: Free.
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)  FREE*
*No cover all night
“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show
Thursday, September 28 – 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

40% Off Tix: San Francisco Playhouse’s “Nollywood Dreams” (Sept. 28-Nov. 4)
Thursday, September 28 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Tickets normally start at $15, but you can get 40% off with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
 | San Francisco Playhouse

By the late ’90s, the Nigerian film industry was churning out more movies than Hollywood.. In Jocelyn Bioh’s uproarious play, Nollywood Dreams, a would-be star looks for her big break. Aspiring ingenue Ayamma yearns for the glitz and glamor of movie stardom, landing an audition ...

8:00 pmWWE: Women Win Emporium (A Benefit for Maui)  FREE*
*Donation Requested at Door (Benefit for Maui Fire Victims)
Free Music + Free Drinks “River Spell” & “Loon” at Aviator Nation (SF)
Thursday, September 28 – 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry & Free Drinks!
 | Aviator Nation
Free Music & Free Drinks! Aviator Nation – Haight Street River Spell & Loon 8:30-10:30 PM
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
9:30 pmPrincess Mononoke at The New Parkway (Animation KO)  $12
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