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Events for August 1, 2024

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Thursday, August 1

San Jose’s Gordon Biersch Night Market  FREE
SF’s Civil War Era Fort’s New Film Series (July – Dec. 2024)
Thursday, August 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Fort Point National Historic Site

Artist, Ben Wood, in collaboration with the Fort Point National Historic Site and National Park Service, is excited to announce the unveiling of a 20×15 ft video artwork projected onto the interior bastion walls of Fort Point, called Fort Point: A Bastion of Memory on ...

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, August 1 – 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

AfroSolo Arts Festival presents “Charles Unger” (2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Thursday, August 1 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
A charismatic saxophonist who’s built an ardent following with a series of extended residencies at leading Bay Area night spots, Charles Unger is an award-winning jazz artist, bandleader and composer. Known for his extroverted, high-energy performances, he played a central role in turning Mr. Tipple’s ...
12:30 pmFree 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express | Salesforce Park  FREE
SFMOMA’s “Free First Thursdays” Free Museum Day for Locals (2024)

All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are invited to spend a day at the museum on us! From noon–8 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, Bay Area residents can enjoy SFMOMA’s galleries filled with lively and inspiring art and related events ...Monthly

Grand Opening Happy Hour at SF’s Brand New Bar “The Function (Aug. 1-4)
Thursday, August 1 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Drinks for purchase
| The Function

SF’s newest bar, cocktail lounge and comedy club celebrates its grand opening with four days of happy hour specials Be among the first to official check out “The Function” – San Francisco’s newest bar, cocktail lounge and comedy club – bringing nightlife (and a great happy ...

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (August 2024)
Thursday, August 1 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)

DFT (Downtown First Thursdays) is a free, all-ages monthly street party hosted in Downtown San Francisco, taking place on every first Thursday of the month from 5pm to 10pm. Get ready for disco in the streets, DJs, live music, drag, fashion, street performances, and more. ...Monthly

5:00 pmAsian Art Museum’s $10 Thursday Nights (SF)  $10*
*General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $8.50 for seniors, students and youths (age 13-17).   
5:15 pmMucho Mambo Salsa at TJPA’s Salesforce Park  FREE*
*Free for all
6:00 pmLower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin  FREE
Low Key Skate Shop Art Show Grisha Camargo “Taffimai” (SF)
Thursday, August 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to all!
| Low Key Skate Shop
Next up we’ll be hosting a solo exhibition by Grisha Camargo titled “Taffimai.” The opening show is August 1st, 2024, 6-10pm for The Tenderloin First Thursday Art Walk at 679 Geary St. San Francisco, CA. The show closes September 1st, 2024. Artist Statement: My work explores the geometries and ...
Redwood City’s Outdoor Film Night “Movies on the Square” 2024 (June 6 – Aug 29)
Thursday, August 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free! All Ages!
| Courthouse Square

Gather your friends and family, grab a blanket or a lawn chair, and head on over to Redwood City’s free outdoor movie series… with double features! There’s nothing quite like watching great movies under the stars, surrounded by the company of others. From June 6 ...Every Thursday

Salsa w/ Orquesta la Moderna Tradición (2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)
Thursday, August 1 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | East Garden (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Founded in 1996 as the West Coast’s first ensemble devoted to danzón, an insuperably elegant and foundational 19th century style of Afro-Cuban music and dance, Orquesta La Moderna Tradición is a charanga orchestra with strings, woodwinds and percussion. Delivering driving and gracefully interlocking Afro-Cuban rhythms, ...
TogetherSF Action’s Mayor Election 2024 Fireside Chat w/ Mark Farrell
Thursday, August 1 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | TogetherSF
Please note this is a sponsored event listing from TogetherSF Action and reflects their views. If you know of another free “meet the candidate” event in the lead up to the mayoral election, please submit it here. The November election is already heating up and TogetherSF ...
Concord Jazz Around Town
Thursday, August 1 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Todos Santos Plaza
THE CONCORD JAZZ FESTIVAL STARTED AS A SMALL OUTDOOR MUSIC EVENT IN A CITY PARK DURING THE SUMMER OF 1969 AND HAS SINCE GROWN INTO ONE OF THE PREMIER JAZZ EVENTS IN THE COUNTRY. Don’t miss out on two spectacular jazz events in Concord! The Veranda Unplugged August ...
“Black Laughs Matter” Comedy: Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7p + 8:45p)
Thursday, August 1 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function

Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with ‘Black LAUGHS Matter,’ a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof. Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and unapologetic humor as these talented black comedians take ...

“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (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 pmState of Play Festival: Audrey Johnson  FREE*
*Limited availability: Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)  FREE*
*No cover all night
The Trailblazing Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, & Carly Simon (SF)
Thursday, August 1 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $39*
*Adult single ticket starts at $39
| Davies Symphony Hall
Experience the unforgettable songs of three of the most influential and iconic artists of the last 50 years as the SF Symphony performs the music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon, curated by Ted Sperling. Together with guest vocalists, the Symphony presents a ...
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
9:30 pmSadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party | 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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