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Events for April 17, 2025

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Thursday, April 17

Gumiho – a New Play by Nina Ki  $17.50*
*$25 previews, $35 regular show; built-in 50% discount for working artists, students, seniors, and veterans.
SF’s Alcatraz Day Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Thursday, April 17 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm | Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing

Enter to win a pair of tickets to the popular Alcatraz Day Tour! Walk in the footsteps of notorious inmates and step inside the world-renowned Cellhouse on Alcatraz Island. The Alcatraz Day Tour by Alcatraz City Cruises offers a deep dive into the island’s layered history—from its days as ...

SF’s Free Concerts in the Plaza “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, April 17 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza

Enjoy a long lunch among a backdrop of free live music in the picturesque Fulton Plaza (Located between the Asian Art Museum & the Public Library in downtown San Francisco). Every Tuesday & Thursday from 12-3pm we’ll feature 3 local musicians sharing their music. There’s ...

12:30 pmFree 30-Minute Core & Stretch Express | Salesforce Park  FREE
1:00 pmBowling: Throwback Thursdays ($40/Hour for Lane Up to 5 People)  $40*
*$40 per lane per hour, for a maximum of 5 bowlers. Bowling shoe rental is $6 per person. Reservations are recommended.
4:00 pmChaos & Carnage 2025 W/ Dying Fetus + Cradle of Filth  $60.50*
*$60.50
SF’s Epic Market “Cole Valley Nights” 2025 w/ Sunset Mercantile (March-June)
Thursday, April 17 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission: All Welcome
| Cole Valley

Come enjoy a family-friendly evening market in the heart of Cole Valley featuring local makers, merchants, organizations, food, music and oodles of fun for all ages! Check out the neighborhood while sampling the best of Cole Valley’s popular eateries and pubs and enjoy live music ...

4:30 pmSavor the Spirit: KOVAL Tasting Experience  FREE
5:00 pmFree Third Thursdays at California Historical Society | SF  FREE
Avid Open House Party with DJ Umami
Thursday, April 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Avid Sports Medicine
Join Us for the Avid Sports Medicine Open House Extravaganza! Hey there, athletes and fitness lovers! Get ready for an unforgettable evening at our Open House Party! We’re not just celebrating fitness; we’re showcasing our dedication to sports medicine and your athletic journey. Come experience ...
6:00 pmHubSTEM: Evening/Afternoon CEO  FREE*
*$0-$10.
6:00 pmJavanese Shadow Puppetry at UC Davis  FREE*
*free
East Bay’s FREE Outdoor Comedy Festival Returns for 2025 (Live at Bay Street)
Thursday, April 17 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP for free raffle entry
| Bay Street Emeryville

HellaFunny, the Bay Area’s most popular comedy collective joins forces with Funcheap to take over Bay Street Emeryville’s newly reimagined dining terrace for a brand new FREE monthly outdoor comedy festival featuring some of the Bay’s top comics, plus loads of giveaways from Bay Street’s restaurants and shops. Admission is free, ...Monthly

6:00 pmProfs & Pints San Francisco: Trump, Populism, and History (SF)  $13.50*
*Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Door: $17, or $15 w/ student ID
6:00 pmMake: Monthly Artist Happy Hour & Local Vendors | Dogpatch  $8*
*Free with admission. Admission: Adults $8.00, Students/Senior $6.00.
6:00 pmPerformance: Poets Michael Koch & James Cagney: Against the Tide / Contra Corriente  FREE
6:00 pmFloral Arrangement and Plant Safety for Animals Workshop  $75
6:30 pmNew LGBTQ+ Monthly Music Series “Vibin’ Live” (SF)  FREE*
*Admission free with dinner reservation
7:00 pmTowards Just Futures: A Transatlantic Dialogue on Justice Reform Conversation  FREE*
*RSVP required
Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ 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 pmOakland Art Library Open House | East Bay  FREE*
*Free, with an RSVP
Free Concerts with Conversation: Isidore String Quartet (SF)
Thursday, April 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP recommemnded
| Community Music Center
The free Concert with Conversation series features world-class musicians performing for the CMC Community. Each short concert is followed by a Q & A session, where the audience can learn about the lives, hard-work, and inspiration of these artists. Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7pm CMC Concert ...
“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, April 17 – 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 pmBev Rage & the Drinks, the Homobiles, and the Furious Tits at Gilman  $15*
*$10 advance; $15 day-of
7:00 pmNerd Nite SF: Beginnings (of the Universe), Banalities (of Evil), and Pelvic Perceptions  $15
68th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 17–27)
Thursday, April 17 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $20 | Premier Theater at One Letterman
The San Francisco International Film Festival is returning for its 68th year this April 17–27, 2025 at venues in San Francisco and Berkeley. The San Francisco International Film Festival is the longest running film festival in the Americas, bringing films from around the world to ...
7:00 pmMental Defilements & Qualities of the Buddha with Bhante Kovida  FREE*
*Donations are gratefully accepted
7:00 pmTrio M  $25
7:30 pmSarah Adams with Deborah Crooks  $18
8:00 pmBoycow  $25*
*$25 - $50 • NOTAFLOF

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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