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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
12:30 pmFree 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express | Salesforce Park  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
“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 ...
“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 ...
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
6:30 pmFrench Afterworks: French Music & French Drinks | SF  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

7:00 pmScience is a Piece of Cake: A Geology Bake-Off  $20*
*In Person: $20 / Livestream: Free.
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 ...

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 ...

7:30 pm“I Wish I Was Happy” Hour Comedy Show | SF  FREE*
*Free admission but bring money for food and drinks.
8:00 pmWWE: Women Win Emporium (A Benefit for Maui)  FREE*
*Donation Requested at Door (Benefit for Maui Fire Victims)
8:00 pmCoit Comedy: Stand Up Comedy & Free Golden Boy Pizza | SF  $5*
*Use "Funcheap" to get a 50% discount ticket with 1 drink minimum requirement. Otherwise it's $10.
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!
9:00 pmLa Piñata: Free Latin Party & DJ Night | Mission  FREE
9:30 pmPrincess Mononoke at The New Parkway (Animation KO)  $12

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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