Join ballet dancer Ikolo Griffin in a participatory movement workshop and illustrated talk about the San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker.
For families with children ages 6-13. Reservations are required, space is limited. Please call 557-4554 for reservations no earlier than November 20.
Those who participate in both the …

200+ toy, comic book and record vendors sell new and vintage items during this one-day event at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose.
There’s a huge variety of Hot Wheels, GI Joes, LEGO, Godzilla, dolls, Transformers, Star Wars, Disney, model kits, robots…rock n roll, …

The seasonal food festivals at the Ferry Building Farmers’ Market continues into December with a day dedicated to the brassica (a genus of plants in the mustard family). At 11:00 am is a Seasonal Cooking Demonstration with Ivy Manning, author of “he Adaptable Feast: Satisfying …

Bridge Brands Chocolate, also known as “The San Francisco Chocolate Factory”, a chocolate lover’s retail destination located in SOMA, will be hosting their first Holiday Marketplace on December 5th 11-4 p.m.
The idea is that this should be a foodie’s paradise and a unique place to …

Today is the grand reopening of the historic Sunnyside Conservatory, an official San Francisco Designated Landmark (No. 78). Built in 1898, this Victorian octagon-shaped structure known as the “other conservatory” has just gone through a $4.2 million renovation.
Enjoy a docent-led tour of garden grounds and …

Spend the afternoon skating at the free Synthetic Skating Rink in the Alameda City Hall Parking Lot (Oak Street between Santa Clara Ave and Lincoln Ave) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009. All participants are limited to one 20-minute skating …

Baking. It will soon be said–if it hasn’t been already–that one could learn everything one needs to know about cooking by simply having and using James Peterson’s books. This latest addition to his ever-impressive collection fills in the previously missing piece–baking–with gusto and thoroughness.
James Peterson …

Join the Executive Pastry Chef of the Westin St. Francis for a decadent holiday dessert demonstration. You’ll learn the secrets behind making the perfect crème brulee and other sweet treats. Recreate Chef Jean Francois Hourde’s famous desserts for your next holiday gathering and impress your …

Get a special sneak preview of the 28th Anniversary of the San Jose Holiday Parade at the 10th Annual Inflation Celebration on Saturday, December 5th. The sizzle of the parade begins when creative and dazzling floats arrive on the eve of the parade right outside …

Let’s celebrate the holidays with holiday music performed by the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. For children of all ages.

Glowing with 40,000 lights, the spectacularly decorated Caltrain Holiday Train will make its whistle-stop tour of the Peninsula and the South Bay on Dec. 5 and 6. The Caltrain Holiday Train brings a free 20-minute musical show to each of the stations it visits and …

The Holiday Indie Mart at the Independent brings you 40 vendors in everything from handmade to silk screened to vintage to unique gifts to yummy sweets. layer in the indie marts standbys- beers, stiff drinks, djs and a good time.
They’ve got workshop helping you …

The Oakland Yacht Club and Encinal Yacht Club have organized a beautiful lighted yacht parade that will sail throughout the Oakland/Alameda estuary. Jack London Square provides excellent viewing areas and restaurants to watch this magnificent holiday attraction. Live music by the Oakland Symphony Chorus will …

“Tabi Tabi Po” is an art show dedicated to celebrating Filipino folklore through urban contemporary art. The Kapre, Manananggal, Dwende, Tikbalang, and Aswang are just a sampling of these haunting creatures that will be brought to life in this exhibit.
On Saturday, December 5th at 5:30pm, …

The annual print show at Giant Robot is always fun and packed to the rafters with great art at great prices. This year the show opens this Friday, December 5, and features over 40 artists, including Mike Giant, Deth P. Sun and many other creators …

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 5th – City Hall (2263 Santa Clara Ave)
* Arrive early to get a seat for you, your family and friends to enjoy seasonal entertainment and sleigh rides that will begin at 4:45 p.m. in front of City Hall
* Enjoy entertainment …

Paxton Gate (824 Valencia Street,), a strange shop filled with curiosities like raccoon penis bones turns 17 years old. Celebrat from 7pm to 10pm Features live music by Veronica Klaus, door prizes, discounts, beverages & oeuvre d’oeuvres
For early risers, Paxton Gate Curiosities for Kids (766 …

In this edition of the free UC Regents Lecture series entitled “Welcome to the New World,” Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, discusses the history and impact of Wikipedia globally, as well as current trends on the Internet and his work at Wikia.
In January of 2001, …

One of our favorite jangly singer-songwriters (and KFOG favorite) Joel Streeter will throw a free Saturday night live-music bash including a Beatles tribute set.
Entitled “Joel Streeter’s Holiday Hootenanny” the event featuring live Beatles music and performances by members of the San Francisco Songwriters Coalition.
Cafe Royale …