Events for December 1, 2012
Saturday, December 1
New Taste Marketplace returns on Saturday, December 1, 2012, from 10AM-3PM* with a special holiday marketplace at St. Gregory’s Church, 500 DeHaro Street, San Francisco, right across from Anchor Brewing in Potrero Hill.
*What can we expect on Dec. 1?*
We’ve got over 30 food vendors, with …
On December 1, 2012 East Bay Anarchy will be hosting the first annual East Bay Anarchist Bookfair: Conversations & Books event on Ohlone land at the Humanist Hall in Oakland to talk about big things (like changing the world) and small things (like books).
Is it too …
This month’s marketplace will feature 35 prepared and take-home food vendors, three food trucks, soul DJ Bubba, knife sharpening, cookbooks and more.
They’ve got their biggest line-up yet this Saturday with a mix of vendors old and new. There will be some food to eat on-site …
In celebration of the reopening of the Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center, the Movement in the Parks Program brings you a limited series of free Zumba classes on Saturdays, November 3 – December 15, 2012 from 10:30am-11:30am.
>> Please note there is no class on November 24th.
RSVP …
Mobile Rec is coming to a park near you with free rock climbing, BMX Biking and skateboarding for youth. Tips, tricks and equipment will be provided by San Francisco Rec and Park, but participants may bring their own. Helmets will be required for actions sports ... 
SnowFest 2012 is the premiere snow season kick-off party on December 1, 2012, giving skiers and snowboarders the chance to visit with snow resorts from all over California for details on the best season pass deals, while also checking out the latest gear from top ski and snowboard manufacturers.
Plus …
For the first time in more than a decade, chef Sachin Chopra is manning his own kitchen at All Spice and is free to execute his personal approach to cooking.
His role as executive sous chef at this classic San Jose spot brought him back to …
The Bold Italic is partnering with 5M Project on Gift Shop, an independent San Francisco marketplace with free drinks and free giftbags (limited supply) for those who arrive early 0n Saturday and Sunday, December 1-2, 2012. Free, but RSVP is required. The Bold Italic Event Space ... 
The annual Jingletown Winter Art Walk highlights the work of more than 35 artists who live and/or work in Jingletown, situated between the Park and Fruitvale Street bridges. Big studios include the Gray Loft Gallery, the Institute of Mosaic Art, Apples & Oranges Gallery and ... 
Join the ICB Artists Association, a large, vibrant and diverse community of talented artists in Sausalito, California for the 44th Annual Winter Open Studios on December 1-2, 2012. Located in a historic WWII-era industrial building (ICB), the lofts are home to artists working in all media, ... 
The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse continues their tradition of giving back to the Depot community by presenting the 3rd annual “Stay Warm On Us” event on December 1, 2012.
They have brought in lots of gently used sweaters and scarves that they will be …
The 56th Annual Los Gatos Children’s Christmas/Holidays Parade is like most other parades – they’ve got bands and santa,
But they’ve also got wacky stuff like a nine foot tall aluminum duck and expected to appear again for 2012 is the Cucuzza Squash Drill Team – …
Supermarket Street Sweep is an annual bike race that benefits the San Francisco Food Bank on December 1, 2012 – and we’re told it’s rain or shine.
Free to Watch
Free to Race but RSVP is required and you must bring $15-$30 for groceries
For the past several …
Enjoy an all-day hometown holiday celebration at Alameda City Hall. The will be free artificial skating rink, and games and crafts for kids, starting at noon.
The Mayor’s 2012 Tree Lighting Program begins at 5:30 p.m., but plan to arrive as early as 4:30 p.m. to enjoy …
A quirky holiday craft fair & D.I.Y. marketplace, the Bazaar Bizarre is returning to San Francisco for 2012 for a weekend filled with everything from zines to stationary. Bazaar Bizarre Holiday Market December 1-2, 2012 (11a-6p) Concourse Exhibition Center, 620 Seventh St. (at Brannan), SF FREE ... 
Join in with dozens of Britney’s at locations all over SF for the 2012 Britney Spears Flash Mob – shaking it to a medley from Oops I Did it Again, to Baby Hit Me One More Time to Toxic.
December 1, 2012 Flash Mob Schedule
IMPORTANT >> Times …
Join the first day of Come Out and Play Weekend on Saturday, December 1st from 12pm-5pm at SOMArts, 934 Brannan Street for a day full of fun outdoor games for kids and adults.
RSVP to skip the lines.
Games at SOMArts include:
12-5pm: Exhibition Games
12-2pm: Propiniquity
3-5pm: Third-Person Outer Body Labyrinth
1-3pm: Obtain …
Join the first day of Come Out and Play Weekend on Saturday, December 1st from 12pm-5pm at Victoria Manalo Draves Park, Folsom & 6th Street for a day full of fun outdoor games for kids and adults.
Venue Change Due to Rain - outdoor events scheduled for originally scheduled …
Create pine cone art from 12-4pm in front of Peet’s Coffee.
Join the 19th annual World AIDS Day Observance in the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park for a recognition of leaders in AIDS activism and a choir performance on December 1, 2012 starting at noon.
The Observance and light lunch that follows are free …
Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Livermore’s Home for the Holidays and the 17th Annual Downtown Livermore Holiday Sights & Sounds Parade and enjoy a colorful parade, horse drawn carriage rides, holiday performances and real snow in Lizzie Fountain on December 1, 2012.
The 2012 Downtown Livermore …
Alite, a quirky camping gear company is hosting their first every holiday sample sale – a two day event at their warehouse with discounts of up to 65% on items such as our Monarch Chairs, Backpacks, Squirrel Packs, Dog Products, Sleeping Bags, Tents, and more.
They …
San Francisco’s only indie rock and beer festival, The Bay Brewed, is back on Saturday, December 1, 2012 to celebrate two of the Bay’s greatest assets — craft brews and indie music.
Tickets include a music festival with Bear in Heaven, Sonny & the Sunsets, Born Gold, Blasted …
On December 1, 2012, Get your skate on at the free Synthetic Skating Rink (that means no ice, instead you skate on high tech plastic) in the Alameda City Hall Parking Lot – Skates will be provided.
Pre-registration is encouraged, as there are a limit of …
The 13th Annual Comcast America’s Children’s Holiday Parade promises children’s stars, new floats, giant balloons, marching bands and more. The event is held Rain or Shine
There’s 25+ marching bands, five gold medal winners from the London Olympics, up to 40 costumed children’s characters.
Normally there’s gigantic …
Every Saturday
In celebration of the reopening of the Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center, the Movement in the Parks Program brings you a limited series of free Zumba classes on Saturdays, November 3 – December 15, 2012 from 10:30am-11:30am.
>> Please note there is no class on November 24th.
RSVP …
Come and play outdoors, in nature. Enjoy inverting, reverting and melting into the ground. Join us on weekends for a rejuvinating morning flow
and meditation for body, mind, and spirit.
Purusha yogis teach free yoga on Saturday mornings in Golden Gate Park at 11 am, as part of the …
Love art, but find the Murmur to be more like a Scream? Then the Saturday Stroll might be just what the artist ordered.
Many of the galleries that participate in Oakland’s highly popular Art Murmur gallery scene are extending their First Friday festivities to include Saturday …
Thee Parkside hosts “Free Saturday Happy Hour Shows” on most Saturday afternoons – a free concert featuring rock and punk bands from all over the Bay Area. But make sure you check Thee Parkside schedule to confirm for any given week; they sometimes skip weeks.
Free …
Sure, Lucky 13′s always loaded with free popcorn and goldfish – but, if you’re looking for something more sustainable with your rockabilly and punk on the jukebox, be sure to drop by their outdoor patio on Saturdays between 4 pm and 7 pm.
The menu each …
