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Events for August 15, 2024

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Thursday, August 15

San Jose’s Gordon Biersch Night Market  FREE
10:00 amHidden San Francisco Walking Tours | SoMa  FREE
A Fun Day Across the Bay, Richmond Ferry to San Francisco
Thursday, August 15 – 10:25 am - Ends at 3:35 pm | Cost: FREE*
*pay what you can. I pass the hat. you'll need to pay for the ferry ride
| Richmond Marina Ferry Terminal
Let’s catch the Richmond Ferry at the Richmond Harbor and cruise over to the Ferry Building in San Francisco for lunch, first. Then make our way into the City, Maybe head over to Telegraph Hill and on to North Beach. Catching the 3:00 pm ferry back ...
2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents “Brazil in the Gardens” (SF)
Thursday, August 15 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
Every year some of Brazil’s greatest musicians gather in the redwoods of Cazadero for California Brazil Camp, and every year several faculty members venture down to the Gardens to share their mesmerizing music. This season’s concert is one for the ages, featuring the beloved Brazilian ...

SF’s “Brazil in the Gardens” at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Thursday, August 15 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens (Esplanade)
Every year some of Brazil’s greatest musicians gather in the redwoods of Cazadero for California Brazil Camp, and every year several faculty members venture down to the Gardens to share their mesmerizing music. This season’s concert is one for the ages, featuring the beloved Brazilian ...
12:30 pmFree 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express | Salesforce Park  FREE
West Oakland’s Prescott Night Market
Thursday, August 15 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Prescott Night Market (July - October)

The Prescott Night Market, presented by Prescott Market Hall, is a gathering place that comes alive once a month on Thursday nights from July to October 2025 from 6-9 pm. It unites residents, food makers, artisans, entrepreneurs, and local businesses in celebration of our rich ...

5:00 pmFree Third Thursdays at California Historical Society | SF  FREE
Following the Road to Ose Tura (India Basin Shoreline Park)
Thursday, August 15 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | India Basin Shoreline Park
Dance Mission Theater’s Liberation Academy  presents Following the Road to Ose Tura Aug 15-18, 2024 at various location throughout San Francisco. A ritual performance experience featuring the work of Efeya Sampson, Adia Tamar Whitaker, and Àṣẹ Dance Theater. Every child must go and come…. Adia Tamar Whitaker’s Following The Road ...
Free Museum & Gallery Crawl: Yerba Buena Third Thursdays | SoMa

Yerba Buena Third Thursdays is a monthly outing of art, performance, music, and drinks in the Yerba Buena neighborhood in the heart of downtown San Francisco, between 2nd and 5th Street, and Market and Harrison Street. Free, but an RSVP is recommended to save time ...

5:30 pmArts Los Altos: Connecting Community with Public Art  $15*
*15$, or free entry for Museum members
5:30 pm2024 Summer Concert Series: Late for the Train  $20*
*$20 adults; kids 17 and under are free!
“Street Theatre San Francisco” Book Signing + Photo Exhibition (Excelsior Coffee)
Thursday, August 15 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Excelsior Coffee
Photographer Travis Jensen will host a book signing and photo exhibition for ‘Street Theatre: San Francisco’ at Excelsior Coffee. The event features nearly two decades of San Francisco street photography, with select prints available for purchase alongside the book. Join us Friday, August 15 from 6:00 ...
6:00 pmAfter Dark: Insectacular  $19.95*
*After Dark 18+: USD 19.95
6:00 pmCityDance San Jose: Vogue and Waacking  FREE*
*Free event from 6-9pm
Redwood City’s Outdoor Film Night “Movies on the Square” 2024 (June 6 – Aug 29)
Thursday, August 15 – 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

6:00 pmMake: Monthly Artist Happy Hour & Local Vendors | Dogpatch  $8*
*Free with admission. Admission: Adults $8.00, Students/Senior $6.00.
6:30 pmAssyria: The Rise and Fall of the World’s First Empire  FREE*
*Registration Required: https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/12575232
6:30 pmNew LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series “Vibin’ Live” (SF)  FREE*
*Admission free with dinner reservation
“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 pmLive at Oakland Public Conservatory of Music  $20*
*$20 (purchase online), $25 (at the door), $10 (secured parking - limited at 10)
“Black Laughs Matter” Comedy: Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7p + 8:45p)
Thursday, August 15 – 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 ...

7:00 pmArt and Music Celebration Supporting Food Not Bombs  $5*
*Sliding $5-$10 recommended - $1 off with mention Funcheap and $5 off any art purchase direct from artist Rob Jackson.
7:00 pm“Throwback Thursday” at Del Mar: ’90s to ’00s Party (SF)  FREE*
*No cover all night
Free Comedy Night at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Thursday, August 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function

Be among the first to officially check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to Market Street. You’re invited to check out this fire new comedy club and cocktail lounge co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd – a plan ...

7:00 pmOakland Art Library Open House | East Bay  FREE*
*Free, with an RSVP
7:30 pmRushadicus: The Infamous Cello Goblin  $15
Win Tix: “Comedy Bang! Bang!” The Bang! Bang! Into Your Mouth Tour Live in Oakland (2024)
Thursday, August 15 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Fox Theater
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the improvised version of the award-winning podcast Comedy Bang! Bang! live at Oakland’s Fox Theater on Thursday, August 15. Join host Scott Aukerman, along with Paul F. Tompkins & The Comedy Bang! Bang! All-Stars, as they perform ...
Star Trek Trivia at Berryland Beer Garden (Oakland)
Thursday, August 15 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Berryland

Star Trek Pub Trivia with Alli & Andrei Note: No need to sign up or purchase tickets here! Just show up! Every third Thursday of each month! Join us for a night of Star Trek knowledge and fun at Beeryland (aka Telegraph Beer Garden)! Get ...Monthly

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
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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