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Thursday, April 24

“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, April 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Black Laughs Matter" (Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)

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 ...Every Thursday

Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
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 ...

Every Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party w/ Spooki at White Rabbit (SF)
Thursday, April 24 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Inner Circle is always Free with RSVP
| White Rabbit
Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party w/ Spooki at White Rabbit (SF)

Free Thursday Party featuring DJs spinning House, Disco, Remixes, Currents, Classics and more every Thursday at White Rabbit. Join us at White Rabbit on Thursdays for Inner Circle, a weekly get-together dedicated to the DJ and a love for dance music. No cover. No worries! ...

Dazed Closing Reception
Thursday, April 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Heron Arts
Dazed Closing Reception
Join us for the closing reception of “Dazed” featuring Alexis Arnold, Casey Gray, Daniel Chen, Gianluca Franzese, and Sophie Baker. Meet the artists and get a closer look at this wavy, trippy show.
Recology: The Art of Recycling
Thursday, April 24 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, donations encouraged
| KALW
Recology: The Art of Recycling
Join KALW to experience a special viewing and exhibition talk for Recology: The Art of Recycling, selections from Recology’s Artist in Residence Program. Join artists Jane Kim and Kara Maria for a conversation with Deborah Munk, manager of the Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence ...
Wines of Sicily Tasting
Thursday, April 24 – 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Benvenuti Ristorante
Wines of Sicily Tasting
Benvenuti will have a special Wines of Sicily Tasting featuring the Volcanic Vineyards of Isola Di Sicilia Thursday, April 24Pouring between 5:30pm to 7pm$25 per person Guest Speaker: Mattia MarzulloMattia has extensive knowledge of these wines and all things Sicily. These wines will be available for purchase to ...
Well-Crafted: Embroidery at The Red Tail
Thursday, April 24 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*https://www.eventbrite.com/e/well-crafted-embroidery-at-the-red-tail-tickets-1300090227869?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
| The Red Tail Beer & Wine Bar
Well-Crafted: Embroidery Our free craft workshops in are the perfect artsy excuse to also enjoy a new bar or restaurant in Mid-Market. Join us at The Red Tail for a beginner-friendly embroidery workshop. Customize your own tote bag with hand embroidery. Grab a craft beer, snag a bowl ...
SF’s First Free Outdoor “Movie Night in the Park” of 2025 (Free Popcorn)
Thursday, April 24 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Soft Park - Levi's Plaza
SF's First Free Outdoor "Movie Night in the Park" of 2025 (Free Popcorn)
Join us for a movie night in the Soft Park, celebrating an iconic San Francisco film. The name of the film hasn’t been announced yet, but it’s promised to be “an iconic San Francisco film.”
Performance: Poets Lisa Rosenberg, Carolyn Goodwin and E. K. Keith
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:15 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Public Library, Main, Latino Room
Performance: Poets Lisa Rosenberg, Carolyn Goodwin and E. K. Keith
San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck invites poets Lisa Rosenberg, Carolyn Goodwin and E. K. Keith to read from their works.
Brown Palms, Yellow Balms: Redefining Caregivers of Color
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SOMArts Cultural Center
Brown Palms, Yellow Balms: Redefining Caregivers of Color
Can brown palms and yellow balms cure the planet’s deepest wounds? The caregiver— she who opens a newborn’s eyes and closes the eyes of the dying—remains overwhelmingly female and disproportionately a person of color. Fate casts Asian and Asian American women into a culture of service, ...
Free Movie Night at The Drive-In (San Jose)
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive Early - Parking is First Come First Served
| West Wind Capitol Drive-In
Free Movie Night at The Drive-In (San Jose)
 Get Ready for an Epic Night Out – It’s Free Movie Night! Thursday, April 24 | Gates open 6:00pm | Movies start at 8:00pm We can’t wait to welcome you and your crew for an unforgettable evening of family fun, laughter, and of course… free movies under ...
“Connect to College” College of San Mateo Open House
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| College of San Mateo, Building 10, 2nd Floor
CSM’s Open House, Connect to College, returns on Thursday, April 24! Join us from 6–8 pm on Thursday, April 24, for an exciting night on campus for newly admitted and prospective students and their families. It’s a great opportunity to explore everything CSM has to offer. The ...
Street Versed: Skateboard Poetry and Storytelling Hosted by Jose Vadi (SF Main Library)
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No charge
| San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium
Street Versed: Skateboard Poetry and Storytelling Hosted by Jose Vadi (SF Main Library)
The documentation and presentation of skateboarding through photography, videography and the written word is a type of storytelling that builds the unique lingo and architectural lens that connects skaters to each other and, in the case of San Francisco, the cities they call home. Skateboarding’s increased ...
A Book Fair for Grown-Ups
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | State Street Market
A Book Fair for Grown-Ups
Experience the childhood joy of Book Fair Day, but as an adult at a Spring Book Fair for Grown-Ups! State Street Market is partnering with Linden Tree Books to recreate the magic of your childhood school book fair–piles of paperbacks, scented erasers, and more–but for grown-ups! ...
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2025 (Concord)
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| Solano 2 Drive-In
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2025 (Concord)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm. ...

Free Drive-in Movie Night 2025 (San Jose)
Thursday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Arrive early; the drive-in fills up quickly on free nights
| West Wind Capitol Drive-In
Free Drive-in Movie Night 2025 (San Jose)

The West Wind Drive-in Free Movie Night is returning on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at theaters in Concord and San Jose. On their free movie nights, they usually have music, games, and of course, free movies for the whole family. Gates open at 6 pm. ...

Dave Mihaly Music
Thursday, April 24 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Mercury Cafe
Spring concert by Mihaly Shimmering Leaves Band. Michael Cavaseno on guitars, Jeff Hobbs on strings and horns, Elaine Alt on saxophones, Sonya Treyo on drums, Dave Mihaly on drums, piano, and voice……..Original music. Live in the acoustically beautiful Mercury Cafe. Food and drink available. Come ...
Jeopardy Bar League at Woodbury
Thursday, April 24 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Woodbury Bar
Jeopardy Bar League at Woodbury
We’re taking Jeopary out of the living room and into the bar. Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Jeopardy champion? Put your knowledge to the test at Jeopardy Bar League at Woodbury—a weekly trivia showdown where you can compete for prizes and even ...
Asset Management Tips and Tools
Thursday, April 24 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Clubhouse, Avalon at Cahill Park
Asset Management Tips and Tools
Hello, Our next meetup is scheduled for April 24, 6:30pm at 754 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126! In this Meetup we will talk about different aspects of the asset management of apartment complexes. We will go over our approach to asset management, and the tools we implement ...
Voices and Visions: An Evening with Tonya Mosley, Co-Host of NPR’s “Fresh Air”
Thursday, April 24 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please RSVP using our Eventbrite link beforehand, as guests who have RSVP'd will receive priority seating over walk-ins.
| C230 Cheit Hall, Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley
Voices and Visions: An Evening with Tonya Mosley, Co-Host of NPR's "Fresh Air"
Join us on Thursday, April 24th at 6:30 PM at The Berkeley Forum for an unforgettable evening with Tonya Mosley, Emmy Award-winning radio and television journalist, and co-host of NPR’s “Fresh Air.” The event will begin with a moderated Q&A portion, in which we will ...