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Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy, Shelton Theater, Union Square, SF

Cheaper Than Therapy, Stand-up Comedy, Shelton Theater, Union Square, SF

Fri, May 15, 2:45 AM
From I Wanna Do It But Not Alone
4.7

Let's have fun thursday night together! I hope this is very funny! At least the name is funny already! [Cheaper Than Therapy](http://cttcomedy.com/?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=eventdescription&utm_content=sun) offers a healthy dose of live stand-up comedy. Located in San Francisco's historic [Shelton Theater](http://sheltontheater.org/?utm_source=cttcomedy&utm_medium=eventbrite) in the heart of Union Square, Cheaper Than Therapy is convenient to get to, whether you live in the Bay Area or are just visiting. Check out the reviews on [Yelp](http://www.yelp.com/biz/cheaper-than-therapy-san-francisco), [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cheaper+Than+Therapy/@37.7889145,-122.4113228,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x78bbc2b81aba94a2!8m2!3d37.7889145!4d-122.4091341!9m1!1b1), and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/cttcomedy). ## About the show Each show features five to six hand-picked, experienced comedians and an occasional guest drop-in. Please arrive at the theater by 7:45pm to check in with the box office. The bar opens at 7pm, and the show starts at 8pm. **Last seating** is at 8:20pm. The theater has a full bar with no drink minimum. Come early for craft drinks and great seats! The show will end by 9:30pm. . Please check the FAQ [here](https://cttcomedy.com/) and to buy tickets go[ ](https://tickets.cttcomedy.com/events)https://tickets.cttcomedy.com/events/2238/Cheaper-Than-Therapy-Stand-up-Comedy-Thu-Jan-15 Hope see you there!

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Pigeon First Aid & Companion Animal Care

Pigeon First Aid & Companion Animal Care

Sun, May 10, 6:00 PM
From Direct Action Everywhere: People Who Love Animals
4.9

Pigeon First Aid & Companion Animal Care Sunday\, May 10th \| 11am–2pm Meet at the Powell Street BART Station, San Francisco Ever wanted to be a hero to pigeons and their animal neighbors—all in one afternoon? Join us for a hands-on day of compassion, learning, and real impact in the heart of SF. San Francisco’s pigeons often suffer from painful injuries caused by string, hair, and other debris tightly wrapped around their toes. These tiny hazards can lead to serious infections and even amputations. Together, we’ll gently rescue injured pigeons, remove the harmful materials, provide basic first aid, and release them safely back to their flocks. While we’re out on the streets, we’ll also be sharing food and toys for companion animals belonging to our unhoused neighbors—because care and kindness should extend to all animals, big and small. No experience necessary! We’ll provide all the training and supplies you’ll need. Just bring: Compassion Comfortable shoes A willingness to help animals who are often overlooked ARRIVE ON TIME! We’ll begin promptly at 11am with a brief about essential safety and training. If you arrive late, we will be out and about and hard to contact and find so please be on time. Meeting location: Powell Street BART Station Questions? Contact Carla at carla@dxe.io Learn more about pigeon first aid: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trbfTa3qX5E](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trbfTa3qX5E&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcmdNNlhMQ3JaTmdCekZIM3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5K-L8BqTi4ovCZKwf3lDp3Gc_JV1ZZI3s3JJv831GplwL3YTOW310pMCK4oQ_aem_6Q47IykjzSh6QDadEONIsw&brid=YWdncwEO2pq4LOgdP_Nl0VU1PHcZ) Come learn a unique skill, meet kindhearted people, and help make San Francisco a safer place for pigeons and companion animals alike. Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we are creating a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcmdNNlhMQ3JaTmdCekZIM3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4bosODq0R7Djl4grtZzCyUcyD1nQCnGIslj0jIfmuWqEzrOp9kKOu-AtAhaQ_aem_z8hVAd_pEbvYFaBs-tksfg%26brid%3DYWdncwHpNtlaOVncX3kKYcUkRN19&h=AUAXhqf1NSzwc7LI-epSGMSACTHpjAlFxaqfUiyCDh8axrXdg6qGd1uBcUqxQRfHHjVDroJsFwmoH6R-JbTB5otMlS_UZMj1cohVzAL7bsAPCROZygfBvDg9XqSMpRCoH8hCEj2nFtl2N1ry3p1J2423ss8imDQc&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUCB7--tTRGZ-rmHA7_UctObJIYxHKtbv2eRKR8XWOysevssJ5jrEWY0WOAQtHkoXn5OL088gn_2zt1ekj9sVfVdlFnqPfp6gmWXPXHXCL2g_Qb29E5ZzEd_eLohPD7mvhGT89R6Kp3-wXvqrbeuE9uN_OQZobt3MXY) To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here [dxe.io/handbook](http://dxe.io/handbook?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcmdNNlhMQ3JaTmdCekZIM3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7rqiF3U8w_VdDctri4OmV27-SzwlONZZCExdRWjGZH0lSxQMoURc98p1dGlw_aem_hvR1aXwdTqgdb9bH3j-JaQ&brid=YWdncwGF5auOvGwoAan7_NJjOdAY)

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Free Fun Open Mic (Music, Comedies, Poetry, etc)

Free Fun Open Mic (Music, Comedies, Poetry, etc)

Wed, May 6, 2:30 AM
From Discover Bay Area Free Fun Awesome Event Group
4.3

One of the best open mics in the whole Bay Area!!! Whether you have something to share: a song, a comedy sketch, a poem, spoken words, an interesting story, a dance, a magic act, etc... There no better place to share your creativity to others! (yes, honing your instrument playing, your vocal, etc) Or just to come and enjoy the free show and make new friends! Win/win.

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Petco - Stop Selling Animals!

Petco - Stop Selling Animals!

Sun, May 17, 7:00 PM
From Direct Action Everywhere: People Who Love Animals
4.9

Join us in demanding that Petco stop selling animals! Most people shop at Petco because they care for animals. They may have no idea that the animals on the store’s shelves come from horrifically cruel breeding mills and some species are even kidnapped from their habitats in the wild. Shockingly, the majority of animals bred and shipped to pet stores die before they even reach the store shelf. Selling animals is costing millions of them their lives and it’s time for Petco to stop selling them! **When:** Sunday, May 17th 12noon **Where:** Meet at Franklin Square at the corner of 16th St and Bryant St, San Francisco (37.765424, -122.410229). We will walk to Petco together **Accessibility:** We will walk a short distance from the meeting location to the store where we will mostly be standing for about an hour If you would like to learn more about this campaign and get involved in the Bay Area to help end the retail sale of animals in pet stores please sign up at [dxe.io/adoptdontshop](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fadoptdontshop%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNmZyUk82MVh3YVk0S0xzSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5j7_tEPdWv3QVFz1iGYO0nX71WvqisoKPGWu5lD4b_RmxuXYe1stBbRFUnRQ_aem_s-n3-szB1f16I78sSslAuw%26brid%3DYWdncwFdOXpshcqJoC4MHf3drlBW&h=AUANTXcoVxAxU8Z3o6t7MnuhAwqqsouRQZL_JwRpuf2cGGXZoFmdipiK8OX3QlrXwWv5LPVfrEqQ4L8SAfhvmPtPWSP8mrVpYmmO5y4WIg5EF8yUqHt7wz_Haxgs4NcB8jRfVSlIQnYch_TBQEDEh73wmdG8Ix3k&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBgKq0gUVCTbfy1M9rJDJ4sLhDiDezf44znl6uLnP7_TFW0kDz2NxK_pEEjKRqKPbrDIiRwnfK1HFdyWAtn8CQxJHKNGix2up2jPEADGhbsjwYyHvhKNJ2kGE6H-YmfZpdza7TEYexJamXq_ybBMl66AtT4um5jBQw) and take action at [dxe.io/actionsteps](http://dxe.io/actionsteps?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNmZyUk82MVh3YVk0S0xzSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5j7_tEPdWv3QVFz1iGYO0nX71WvqisoKPGWu5lD4b_RmxuXYe1stBbRFUnRQ_aem_s-n3-szB1f16I78sSslAuw&brid=YWdncwH_h7YS0lJpICQxhJ345-eQ) Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we help build a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNmZyUk82MVh3YVk0S0xzSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6PVNf5gOH-SVYZPP3QV4G4q4e03sf_Ne0c25E1iPRcxnhMdAEZT4oBzTiWBw_aem_oVwPQOZdqktZhd3SkPKEcw%26brid%3DYWdncwEli_ZSAs0HQkZZB2jzZPDi&h=AUB07WMtonfCxyHwcqN6sin3zcbx_Amj0ccoJ1yVS0V5hCfeZHob43vLl431X_cSuEg8OwU3QqNO7oUV5JJ6cKBnbFj6AD8bqIItPWUeLrdfEis6FZS-oIZNxTMugmFsokCXWKxcvwWXDgsemgJMlxUHDSm5wfV4&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBgKq0gUVCTbfy1M9rJDJ4sLhDiDezf44znl6uLnP7_TFW0kDz2NxK_pEEjKRqKPbrDIiRwnfK1HFdyWAtn8CQxJHKNGix2up2jPEADGhbsjwYyHvhKNJ2kGE6H-YmfZpdza7TEYexJamXq_ybBMl66AtT4um5jBQw). To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here: [dxe.io/handbook](http://dxe.io/handbook?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNmZyUk82MVh3YVk0S0xzSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6WxUAY1JWrdToRAV-AMbJrtCTltkKk9sV6m-AU_sSQ22-OrRsXX_6d_VxpdQ_aem_rFzs4W7HLJnDEM9SskHk-w&brid=YWdncwFUBBDykuz8P0ddLocq5NqQ) \-\-\- Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) is a grassroots network of animal rights activists. Through open rescue, demonstration, and disruption, we help build a world where every animal is safe, happy and free. DxE cultivates a welcoming and supportive community. We ask that all those who attend our events (online and offline) respect our Code of Conduct which can be reviewed at [dxe.io/conduct](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdxe.io%2Fconduct%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNmZyUk82MVh3YVk0S0xzSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5qVi6EhOxGGVOrSeUO4bjd-hBS5euYPbToY1mNsVEGOWE6O10IQdfa6AzPZg_aem_iurzzHhloDRBRNlw5TlUiw%26brid%3DYWdncwE0-zmMqHr-2KgL_Jxly7VO&h=AUB07WMtonfCxyHwcqN6sin3zcbx_Amj0ccoJ1yVS0V5hCfeZHob43vLl431X_cSuEg8OwU3QqNO7oUV5JJ6cKBnbFj6AD8bqIItPWUeLrdfEis6FZS-oIZNxTMugmFsokCXWKxcvwWXDgsemgJMlxUHDSm5wfV4&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AUBgKq0gUVCTbfy1M9rJDJ4sLhDiDezf44znl6uLnP7_TFW0kDz2NxK_pEEjKRqKPbrDIiRwnfK1HFdyWAtn8CQxJHKNGix2up2jPEADGhbsjwYyHvhKNJ2kGE6H-YmfZpdza7TEYexJamXq_ybBMl66AtT4um5jBQw). To learn about our vision, goals, strategy and more check out the San Francisco Bay Area chapter Activist Handbook here: [dxe.io/handbook](http://dxe.io/handbook?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNmZyUk82MVh3YVk0S0xzSXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5aBcdQPiVa_NInpa4iQCpgPBYcnZFt4Kwx8zxpXtXlI4P9ddpSFUVqOg2PJg_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw&brid=YWdncwH_h7YS0lJpICQxhJ345-eQ)

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Tufting Art - Basic

Tufting Art - Basic

Fri, May 8, 2:00 AM
From Match & Melt Arts & Crafts Studio

Join us for Tufting Art - Basic! Learn the fundamentals of rug tufting in this hands-on workshop. All materials and tools provided. Duration: 2 hours Cost: $80 Please register through [Match & Melt](https://book.squareup.com/classes/k3pt9egg8xc9qs/location/LEE2B30HXZ2SC/classDetails/clssch_6na7odiajit38m?dateStart=1778205600)

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Festival Volunteering Social -- Carnival Parade & Festival, SF

Festival Volunteering Social -- Carnival Parade & Festival, SF

Sat, May 23, 5:00 PM
From Bay Area Active & Social - 20s, 30s & 40s
4.7

Have you tried the famous **festival volunteering**? It you are **new** in town, or if you are local yet wishing some more social **connections**, festival volunteering is a way to get you there fast. You may interact with **hundreds** of people, and will see several times of that festival goers. All kinds of people, all walks of society. Traditionally festival volunteering has a **limit** that the social is mostly limited to your shift. Once that finished, you would be let go. Now comes us, TownFlame, organizing volunteering socials. We would open a real time volunteer social channel, so volunteers can have a **group coffee / meal after shifts**. What is more, we also organize **festival social** in format of our **DiscoverSF** and **Destination** local series, to support volunteers having group social in the exact event people serve. https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/ Here comes the Carnival Parade & Festival in SF, on May 23-24th. It is one of the three **largest** Festival & Parade in SF, besides Chinese New Year & Pride. The festival will happen in mission district, famous for hispanic cultures. It is recruiting volunteers now, both for the 2 days festival and the Sunday parade, **deadline** is May 8. Here is the registration link: [https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/volunteer/](https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/volunteer/) Benefits of the volunteering include lunch, T-shirt and festival insider experience, with said **half a million** attending this huge community event. We would organize the Discover series on the parade day. Welcome to **join us** with your volunteer T-shirts. We can also **visit you** on the shift along the parade route. **Registration** link: [https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/volunteer/](https://carnavalsanfrancisco.org/volunteer/) May 8 is the deadline to register for volunteering, we will adjust the date afterwards. **Join [TownFlame](http://www.townflame.org/) Volunteering, make life happen.** **Liability Waiver:** Participation in TownFlame events is voluntary and involves social interaction in public spaces. Activities are designed to be inclusive and respectful. Participants assume all risks and release TownFlame, its organizers, volunteers, and affiliates from liability for injury, illness, or damages, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct. By attending, participants acknowledge that photographs, audio, and video recordings may be taken during events, and grant TownFlame the right to use such media for promotional and marketing purposes, in any format or platform, without further consent or compensation.

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