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Events for November 5, 2026

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Thursday, November 5

11:00 amGrowing Hope: A Collaboration for Our Times  FREE*
*Check website for actual hours open.
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, November 5 – 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

Free First Thursdays at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Thursday, November 5 – 12:00 pm - 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

5:00 pmArtU After Dark  FREE*
*Free with RSVP
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Thursday, November 5 – 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

Opening Reception: From Street to Stage with Beaver Bauer
Thursday, November 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main Library, Jewett Gallery - Lower Level
Celebrate the creative work of Bay Area costume designer and artist, Debra “Beaver” Bauer, at the opening reception of From Street to Stage with Beaver Bauer. Showcasing a career that spans over 50 years, the exhibition includes original renderings, performance photography, video clips and elements ...
5:00 pmGuajirón: Free Cuban Salsa at Downtown First Thursday  FREE
Pluralities Project: “The Negro Artist” Screening & Live Awards
Thursday, November 5 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Tickets with RSVP
| McKenna Theatre, San Francisco State University
Pluralities Project: “The Negro Artist” Screening & Live Awards Join the Documentary Film Institute at San Francisco State University on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM at McKenna Theatre for the closing-night event of the sixth Pluralities Project. The evening features a screening of The ...
Bounce: Valkyries Victory Night at 111 Minna Gallery (SF)
Thursday, November 5 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 111 Minna Gallery
KALW’s Lady Ryan & Wonway Posibul team up with the crew from BOUNCE & the street art collective Few & Far at 111 Minna Gallery on Nov. 5. Celebrate your Valkyries community & the women redefining Bay Area sports, art, nightlife, & culture. Happy Hour with ...
6:00 pmFree Art + Science Talk: Inside the Kelp Forest (SF)  FREE
6:00 pmSF Matchmaking Mixer  Paid Tickets*
*Tickets are buy one, get one free - bring your best wingperson!
6:00 pmFilmscreening: Millennial Punk: Episodes 3 & 4  FREE*
*Free and open to the public
Arab Film Fest: 10 Days of Cinema + 40+ Films from 26 Countries (Nov. 5-14)

The 30th Arab Film Festival opens on Thursday November 5th with El Sett, Marwan Hamed’s sweeping portrait of Umm Kulthum, the most iconic Arab singer of all time. The program spans 10 days, presenting over 40 films from 26 countries, over 30 directed by women, ...

6:00 pmLower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin  FREE
30th Arab Film Festival at SF’s AMC Kabuki (Nov. 5-14) The 30th anniversary edition of the Arab Film Festival (AFF30), runs November 5–14, 2026 with more than 30 events across San Francisco, Oakland, and the South Bay, including film screenings, filmmaker conversations, panels, special presentations and community events, with select programming available virtually. General admission to ...
6:00 pmWhat Remains | SF First Thursdays Art Walk  FREE
6:00 pmGodzilla Minus Zero in IMAX at The Tech Interactive  $20
6:30 pm7 Miles of Laughter: Stand-Up Comedy Show at 7 Mile House  FREE*
*Free Show! Tips are Appreciated.
SF State’s Free Public Rooftop Stargazing Nights w/ Huge Telescope (Nov. 2026)
Thursday, November 5 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Events are weather-dependent. Check the observatory's stories or follow its updates for confirmation each night.
| San Francisco State University Observatory

San Francisco State University Observatory hosts a free public open night with family-friendly astronomy talks, updates on astronomy research, and rooftop telescope observing. Programming is offered in English and Spanish, weather permitting. Located at SFSU Thornton Hall top floor Upcoming Weekly Schedule Through Dec. 4, ...

6:30 pmCreative Mini Retreat: Escape the Everyday  $15*
*Tickets $15 via https://luma.com/senet3fj
7:00 pmLive Jazz in a Storied 1933 Redwood-Paneled Lounge (SF)  FREE
7:00 pmHow the 2020 Census Was Made: Free Talk w/ Danah Boyd (Mountain View)  FREE
7:00 pmA Chorus Line: Teen Edition  $20*
*Student tickets available for $18
7:00 pmWomen Behind the Camera During the Silent Era with Dwight M. Cleveland  $10*
*$10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, November 5 – 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

Flight Club: Adult Flight Night for Ages 18+ at “House of Air” Trampoline Park (SF)
Thursday, November 5 – 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

Free HellaFunny Thursday Comedy Night (Downtown SF)

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 pmThe Black Angels  $48.79
8:00 pmAngels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches  $40*
*General Admission - Early Bird - $40.00 Tickets range from $20-55.
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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