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Events for April 16, 2026

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  1. San Francisco Art Fair (April 16-19)
  2. “Dining Out For Life” Bay Area 2026
  3. Brand New: Broke-Ass Stuart Dinner Club (SF)
  4. Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
  5. Wood Engraving Demonstration

Thursday, April 16

“Dining Out For Life” Bay Area 2026
Thursday, April 16 – 8:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Participation requires dining at a participating restaurant
 | Participating San Francisco Restaurants
“Dining Out For Life” Bay Area 2026
Eat Good. Do Good. On Thursday, April 16, your dinner plans are doing double duty. Dining Out For Life Bay Area is benefitting both San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Project Open Hand, two powerhouses working to end HIV and feed our most vulnerable neighbors with lovingly-prepared meals. ...
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, April 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
 | Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, April 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Pricing is Per Hour, House of Air Grip Socks are required to jump.
 | House of Air
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at "House of Air" Trampoline Park (SF)

Take full advantage of our 70+ trampolines — without the worry of running into (or launching) a 9 year old! Flight Club is House of Air’s exclusive 18+ takeover where the only thing flying through the air is you. Flight Club: Adult Flight NightThursdays: 6p ...Every Thursday

Brand New: Broke-Ass Stuart Dinner Club (SF)
Thursday, April 16 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $16.99*
*$16.99 booking fee per person, per dinner. You'll cover your own food and drinks at the restaurant.
 | The Mission District
Brand New: Broke-Ass Stuart Dinner Club (SF)
Launching the BAS Dinner Club! A space for people who want to connect beyond the screen. At each dinner, you’ll be matched with like-minded locals for thoughtful conversation and real community. Whether you’re new to SF or just looking to meet some cool new people (since ...
FREE “Hecklers Welcome” SF’s First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling
Thursday, April 16 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
 | The Function
FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco’s only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night—this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring ’em. Got beef? Air ...Every Thursday

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, April 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Fulton Plaza
SF's Free Concerts & Food Trucks: "Civic Center Soundtrack" (Every Tue/Thu)

San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm to 3 pm ...

San Francisco Art Fair (April 16-19)
Thursday, April 16 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $35*
*Single day ticket: $35 + fees, Fair ticket: $65 + fees
 | Fort Mason Festival Pavilion
San Francisco Art Fair (April 16-19)
This spring, the 14th edition of San Francisco Art Fair returns from April 16 – 19 for its 2026 edition at the city’s waterfront Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, continuing its role as a cultural catalyst for the region’s vibrant arts ecosystem. The Bay Area’s longest-running ...
Cole Valley Nights “Spring Fling”
Thursday, April 16 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
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 | Cole Valley
Cole Valley Nights "Spring Fling"
The family-friendly night market returns to Cole Valley for another year of fun, food, shopping, entertainment, and community! Cole Valley Nights starts up again in March so come check out the neighborhood while sampling popular eateries and enjoying live music, special activities, and local businesses. Each ...
Insurgent Beatitudes: The History of City Lights (SF Main Library)
Thursday, April 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Latino Room
Insurgent Beatitudes: The History of City Lights (SF Main Library)
With beguiling stories and images Peter Maravelis explores the multilayered histories of the unique cultural hub known as City Lights Bookstore. Renowned for its role in the cultural and literary life of San Francisco and the nation, as both bookstore and a publisher, City Lights ...
6:00 pmWood Engraving Demonstration  FREE*
*https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JeJ9wmjATJSZpozlcR1e5Q#/registration
Free History Talk: SF’s 1906 Quake w/ John Martini (The Clift)
Thursday, April 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Free History Talk: SF's 1906 Quake w/ John Martini (The Clift)
The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, a San Francisco landmark since 1915, continues its new monthly speaker series, “Making History Fun Again,” designed to honor the city’s legendary past through lively storytelling and unforgettable personalities. On Thursday, April 16, 2026, The Clift welcomes historian John Martini, who ...
7:00 pmMexican Singer “Aleks Syntek” Live at The UC Theatre (Berkeley)  *
*62.67
7:30 pmBrian Copeland’s The Waiting Period  FREE*
*RSVP at themarsh.org or just show up at the door!
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!
9:00 pmEvery Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)  FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP

Every Thursday

“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 ...
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