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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
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. ...
Spring 2026 “San Francisco Restaurant Week” (April 10-19)
Thursday, April 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Brunch/lunch starts at $10; Dinner starts at $30
 | All Over San Francisco

SF Restaurant Week 2026 is a 10-day celebration of San Francisco’s world-class dining community when frugal foodies get to eat their way through 200+ restaurants across the city. Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus starting at $10 for brunch or lunch and $30 for ...

12:00 pm“New Moon Circle” Ladies’ Luncheon (Petaluma)  FREE
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

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 ...

12:00 pmPOJ Studio San Francisco Pop-Up (2026)  FREE*
*Free entry, with items available for purchase
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
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
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 ...
Third Thursdays on Treat
Thursday, April 16 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Third Thursdays on Treat
Third Thursdays on Treat is a monthly night market hosted by Monkeybrains ISP featuring local vendors, live music, a food truck, and drinks! The event happens in the Mission District (Treat Ave between 22nd and 23rd).
5:30 pmSF Tech Media in 2026  $17.85
6:00 pmWood Engraving Demonstration  FREE*
*https://sfpl-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JeJ9wmjATJSZpozlcR1e5Q#/registration
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
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 pmHidden Harmony Cocktail Hour Closing Event (SF)  FREE
6:00 pmRetro Game Night in North Beach (SF)  FREE*
*Free with purchase
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
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 ...
6:00 pmProfs & Pints Alameda: The Futures of Ancient Rome (Faction Brewing)  $13.50*
*Advance tickets: $13.50. Door: $17, or $15 w/ student ID
6:30 pmThe California Camera Club’s Author Talk + Book Signing (Mill Valley)  FREE
7:00 pmMexican Singer “Aleks Syntek” Live at The UC Theatre (Berkeley)  *
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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

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

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
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 ...
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

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

7:30 pmAles & Tales Comedy Show at Blue Oak Brewing Co  FREE*
*Free Show!
7:30 pmBrian Copeland’s The Waiting Period  FREE*
*RSVP at themarsh.org or just show up at the door!
7:30 pmDeath and Taxes: A Titanic Anniversary Sea Shanty (Oakland)  FREE*
*Free - but if you'd like to TIP the band overboard, we'd appreciate the quick death!
7:30 pmThe Nature of Music 20: Eleven Paths to Animal Music, David Rothenberg  $20
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

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

8:00 pmGeorge Strait Tribute: The King Himself at Historic BAL Theatre (San Leandro)  $30
8:00 pmPippin at Saint Mary’s College of California  $20*
*$8 SMC Seminar Students; $10 SMC students; $15 SMC faculty and staff, non-SMC students; $20 general (plus ticketing fees at the door and online).
9:00 pmEvery Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)  FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP
9:00 pm“Light At The End of the Tunnel” Bicycle Day Pre-Party (SF)  $23*
*Early bird tickets available for $23 until April 1. General admission tickets after April are $28
9:00 pm16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)  FREE*
*Absolutely free for all!

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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