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Thursday, September 3

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, September 3 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Admission every First Thursday
 | Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on their Free First Thursdays. Committed to making art, craft, and design accessible to everyone, the Museum of Craft and Design is free on the first Thursday of every month. Museum of ...Monthly

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, September 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
 | Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive

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

SF’s Free Concerts & Food Trucks: “Civic Center Soundtrack” (Every Tue/Thu)
Thursday, September 3 – 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 ...

Free Bayern Maiden Oktoberfest Rock Show (Biergarten)
Thursday, September 3 – 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free show, but food and drink offered for price
 | Biergarten
Bayern Maiden is a rockin’ Bavarian Oktoberfest band that mixes traditional German oompah and polka music with classic heavy metal.
3:30 pmFree Challah Club: Braiding, Baking + Nosh Tasting for Women (Petaluma)  FREE
Bay Area “Transit Trivia” 2026 w/ Prizes + Drinks (SPUR Urban Center)
Thursday, September 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
 | SPUR Urban Center (SF)
Back by popular demand after last year’s sold-out debut, Transit Trivia Night returns to kick off Transit Month! Calling all transit nerds, map lovers, and daily riders for an evening dedicated to all things Muni, BART, and Bay Area transit. Hosted by Jeff Wood, creator of the Talking ...
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, September 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
 | 2nd Street between Market and Howard Streets

Downtown First Thursdays is back in 2026 for a full year of street parties in 2026, starting Jan 1, 2026, with a New Year’s Day Edition and returning every first Thursday with a new downtown block party. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag ...Monthly

Free Filipino Boxing History Exhibit Opening + Dance + Panel (SF Main Library)
Thursday, September 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
 | San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
Attend the opening reception of Little Brown Dolls No More: The Rise of Filipino Boxers in the Squared Circle. The exhibit pays reverence to Filipino boxers and their innovation to American boxing, a colonial import turned powerful expression of identity, resilience and resistance. The “little ...
“Paper Works” SF Art Exhibit Opening Reception (Pier 70)
Thursday, September 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Public Atrium, Bldg 12 at Pier 70
3rd St Creative Artery presents the opening reception for Paper Works, an exhibit featuring works on or with paper by Lawrence Ferlinghetti and eight artists connected to 3rd St. The show also includes historical paperwork from the shipbuilding past of Pier 70. Meet the artists ...
SF Zine Fest 2026: Zine Reading Night (SF Main Library)
Thursday, September 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library (Main Branch), Hormel LGBTQIA Center
Join the annual Thinking Captions Zine Reading at the San Francisco Public Library’s Main Branch in the Hormel LGBTQIA Center. Hosted as part of SF Zine Fest, this event showcases readings from local zine creators in a welcoming community space. The event is free and ...
6:00 pmMovies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday (Redwood City)  FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
Los Calderones at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026
Thursday, September 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens
Thu, Sep 3 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm Crepe Myrtle Garden, Yerba Buena Gardens 3rd St. between Mission and Howard Sts. San Francisco, CA A relatively recent arrival on the Bay Area Latin music scene, Los Calderones is a Cuban Afro-Latin Funk combo that combines the energy of Cuban reggaeton (known in ...
6:00 pmLive Music at The Village at San Antonio Center  FREE
6:00 pmLower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin  FREE
“First Thursdays” Live Music at The Village at San Antonio Center (Mountain View)
Thursday, September 3 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Event registration encouraged.
 | The Village at San Antonio Center
Close out the series with the soulful sounds of Tracy Cruz Band. Join us from 6–8pm in the park at The Village at San Antonio Center. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Event is free to attend. Enjoy free all-day parking in the garage on ...
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, September 3 – 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

7:00 pmAurras Waves: Somatic Dance Nights (Joe Goode Annex)  $32
7:00 pm5Rhythms Aurras Waves: Explore Movement Patterns (Joe Goode Annex)  $32
Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, September 3 – 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 NightWednesday & ...Every Thursday

7:00 pmFree Chamber Choir Welcome Session for Experienced Singers (Unity SF)  FREE*
*Free welcome session. If you choose to join, costs are low and scholarships are available.
Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)
Thursday, September 3 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person
 | The Function

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

8:00 pmHayla: The Dark Tour Live in SF (The Regency)  $36.86
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
Arcade Karaoke: SF’s Wild New Thursday Night Party + $3 Shots (SF)
Thursday, September 3 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. - 21+
 | The Function

Sing, shred & game all night. Live band setup, 1000+ songs, Guitar Hero & more. Happy Hour all night + Crazy Hour $3 shots 🎤 Arcade Karaoke Thursdays – You’ve Never Done Karaoke Like This Before! Thursdays starting May 21 | 9PM until close Karaoke, ...Every Thursday

9:30 pmSadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party | SF  FREE
10:00 pmFree Karaoke Night Every Thursday (Bottom’s Up)  FREE*
*FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT

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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