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Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
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
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
Major K-Pop Exhibition “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” at Asian Art Museum (Sept. 27-Jan. 6)
Thursday, October 3 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: $30 | Asian Art Museum
Splash-landing on September 27, 2024, Hallyu! The Korean Wave celebrates the irresistible charm of an unprecedented global pop culture phenomenon, surfing its evolution across cinema, drama, music, fashion, beauty, and the passionate embrace of fandoms – on and offline, from Gen Z to go – ...
SF’s Free Outdoor “Trivia By The Bay” (Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza)
Trivia By The Bay | 3:00-7:00pm Test your knowledge of everything San Francisco and the Bay Area with a rotating list of special guests and topics at Trivia By The Bay. Warm up with open trivia from 3:00-5:00pm and gather your team for ...Every Thursday
Oktoberfest 2024 Happy Hour: Rare Fall Beers on Tap (Oct. 1-4)
Thursday, October 3 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Function
Get ready for four nights of rare oktoberfest beers on tap at The Function, San Francisco’s brand new Black-owned comedy club! RSVP for Happy Hour Join us from October 1-4 for happy hour as we celebrate Oktoberfest with happy hour specials of $1 off these beers. ...
West Oakland’s Prescott Night Market
Thursday, October 3 – 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 ...
“Unstaged” First Thursdays Block Party ✦ Live on Mid-Market (SF)
Thursday, October 3 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Market Street, Between 5th and 6th, in Mid-Market (Multiple Venues)
The returning free, monthly event series will inaugurate the new Mid-Market Entertainment Zone, starting Thursday, June 19, 2025! Happening the third Thursday of June, July, August, September, and October from 4-7p, UNSTAGED: Live on Mid-Market, brings a free, interactive monthly event that brings arts and ...
SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (October 2024)
Thursday, October 3 – 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
SF’s NFL Fantasy Football Thursday Watch Party + Happy Hour (’til 6:30p)
Watch Thursday NFL w/ discounted drinks (until 6:30p) at one of SF’s newest bars at the bar or in their comfy upstairs lounge. Welcome to NFL Thursday Night Football + Happy Hour (’til 6:30p) at The Function SF: Comedy Club & Cocktail Lounge! Join us for a fun-filled ...Every Thursday
“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 ...
Win Tix: Breakout Global Star “NIKI” Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the breakout global star NIKI live for her Buzz World Tour at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre.
NIKI’s third studio album, Buzz, marks a significant milestone in her career, reflecting her journey through an identity crisis with a collection of ...
30% Off Tix: Cult-Hit Musical “Ride the Cyclone” Playing at NCTC (Sept. 20 – Oct. 27)
The hilarious yet hopeful, wild and wacky musical turned TikTok sensation, Ride the Cyclone soars into NCTC this September! When six members of a Canadian chamber choir take a fateful rollercoaster ride to the great beyond, they awake in limbo, with a chance to win ...
San Francisco’s Free Oktoberfest Comedy Festival (Sept. 29 – Oct. 3)
Thursday, October 3 – 7:45 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Function
Get ready for 11 nights of laughs, rare oktoberfest beers, and unforgettable performances at The Function, San Francisco’s brand new Black-owned comedy club! Join us from October 2-12, 2025 as we celebrate Oktoberfest with top-tier comedians who usually grace the stages of Punchline, Cobb’s, or SF Sketchfest—but ...
“Black Laughs Matter” Comedy: Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club
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 ...
Laughter Hours: SF’s NEW Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (The Function)
“Laughter Hours” is San Francisco’s ultimate destination for late-night hilarity, combining the city’s vibrant comedy scene with a dash of after-dark madness. Every Thursday night at 10 PM, join us for an uproarious late night, raw comedy experience that’s sure to chase away those end-of-weekend ...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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“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
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
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 ...
