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Thursday, October 17

SF City Guides – Free Walking Tours: Golden Gate Bridge
Thursday, October 17 – 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*100% Free; donations accepted.
| Meet at the Strauss statue in the visitors plaza, the SF side of the Bridge.
Sign up here: https://sfcityguides.org/tour/golden-gate-bridge/   What more is there to say? It’s an international symbol of San Francisco, a mind-blowing feat of engineering, and one of the most-photographed places in the entire world. The iconic Golden Gate Bridge has captivated locals and tourists alike since it opened in ...
21st Amendment Brewery Oktoberfest 2024 (San Leandro)
Thursday, October 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant (SF)
21st Amendment Brewery is celebrating Oktoberfest 2024 at both our San Francisco Brewpub and our San Leandro Taproom! Come down to either location to enjoy Polka music, hearty German cuisine, the release of our Oktoberfest brew, and more! WHEN: San Francisco Brewpub: Thursday, October 17th – Sunday, October 20th 11:00am ...

2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents “Amihan” (SF)
Thursday, October 17 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Gardens
According to Tagalog folklore, Amihan is one of the universe’s earliest inhabitants, a genderless deity, depicted as a bird, who saved the world’s first two humans. In the Bay Area, Amihan (they/she) is a Filipina emcee, vocalist, self-taught musician and producer whose unique sound incorporates live instrumentation ...
SF’s Free Outdoor “Trivia By The Bay” (Bricks at Embarcadero Plaza)
Thursday, October 17 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE with RSVP
| 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

MAKE After-Hours at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design (October 2024)
Thursday, October 17 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $8*
*Normally $10, save $2 off tickets with code FUNCHEAP - Pre-registration encouraged.
| Museum of Craft and Design
DeLIGHT in the spookier side of Neon and get excited for MAKE, MCD’s After-Hours Party. An homage to the 120-year-old craft, She Bends: Neon as Soulcraft showcases the new collaborative neon artworks made by teacher-student residences in Philadelphia, Seattle, and Los Angeles. Our after-hours event is stacked ...
San Jose’s Last “City Hall Block Party” of 2024 for 10,000+
Thursday, October 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Jose City Hall
Come join us for a fun-filled City Hall Block Party with live music, delicious food, and activities to finish the season! Join us for the Urban Vibrancy Institute’s Block Party series at City Hall of San Jose! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with live music, delicious ...
5:00 pmStarlite Presents Bar Stars with Tony Abou Ganim  FREE
SF’s NFL Fantasy Football Thursday Watch Party + Happy Hour (’til 6:30p)
Thursday, October 17 – 5:15 pm - Ends at 8:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry with RSVP. Drinks for purchase
| The Function

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

5:30 pmBook Launch Party: Louder Than The Lies by Ellie Yang Camp  FREE
5:30 pm27th United Nations Association Film Festival (Free for Stanford Students)  FREE*
*Free for Stanford Students
Win Tix: Oakland’s 2024 “Autumn Lights Festival” (October 17-19)
Thursday, October 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $28.52*
*$28.52 adults; $12.51 youth (ages 6-17); free for ages five and under
| The Gardens at Lake Merritt

Art and nature enthusiasts from all over the region will flock to Oakland’s Lake Merritt to immerse themselves in the 13th Annual Autumn Lights Festival, a one-of-a-kind interactive art experience that is always the talk of the town. We invite you to celebrate our 13th ...

SF’s New $20 “Booze School” Tequila Tasting (Don Julio) at Underdogs Cantina
Thursday, October 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: $17.85*
*Normally $23.18 (fee included). Use code cheapbooze for $5 off. 21+
| Underdogs Cantina

San Francisco’s Underdogs Cantina (right across the street from the ballpark) hosts a brand new monthly “Booze School“ with guided tastings, a complimentary cocktail and free chips / salsa / guacamole. There’s limited spots so don’t miss out. First up? It’s tequila tastings with Don ...

$15 Off Tix: SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt (New Thursday Night Added)
Thursday, October 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $15 Off*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for $15 off tickets, but only 50 discount tickets available per date
| San Francisco Mint

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2024 with “Fatal Abduction” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2024: Coming this fall to Terror Vault…Discover that the phenomenon is real and our planet ...

6:30 pmBe Red Cross Ready: Earthquake Preparedness  FREE*
*1st floor program room
6:30 pmLive Music. Shimmering Leaves/Mythic West  FREE
6:30 pmNew LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series “Vibin’ Live” (SF)  FREE*
*Admission free with dinner reservation
Win Tix: Michael Kiwanuka & Brittany Howard Live at the Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
Thursday, October 17 – 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*WIN
| Greek Theatre
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see the soulful British singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka and Grammy-winning frontwoman and solo artist Brittany Howard as they share the stage live at Berkeley’s Greek Theatre. Michael Kiwanuka, a British-Ugandan singer-songwriter, released his critically acclaimed debut album “Home Again” ...
The Biggest “Supermoon” Night of 2024
Thursday, October 17 – 6:36 pm - Ends at 7:36 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Bay Area
On October 17, 2024, there will be a Super Hunter’s Moon. Plus, it’s also the biggest Supermoon of the year. which means the moon will come closer to the Earth than any other full moon in 2024. The best time to view the supermoon is when it’s at ...
7:00 pmMeet the Author: The Birds in the Oakds  FREE*
*Seating is first come, first served
“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 pmThe Black Dahlia Murder + Dying Fetus  $46.09
“Black Laughs Matter” Comedy: Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7:15p + 8:45p)
Thursday, October 17 – 7:15 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 ...Every Thursday

Star Trek Trivia at Berryland Beer Garden (Oakland)
Thursday, October 17 – 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

8:00 pmStand-Up Comedy Show at The Rail Club  FREE*
*Free Show
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
Laughter Hours: SF’s NEW Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (The Function)
Thursday, October 17 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| 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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