Kick off the end of the year in style at Swell Attitude’s Holiday Party at Circa Lounge with complimentary appetizers for the early birds (before 6.30pm), live performance, fashion tips and DJ Bling Crosby, for your upmost pleasure.
Free, but RSVP is required.
Dress in something chic …

An evening of holiday cheer in Golden Gate Park, the 83rd annual Holiday Tree Lighting, featuring live entertainment, carnival rides and a visit from Santa.
Festivities on December 6, 2012 will begin at 5 p.m., with the tree lighting ceremony to begin shortly after dusk.
The event …

The Bold Italic are teaming up with Green Apple Books & Music for the second annual ClemenTime Microhood festival and neighborhood crawl on December 6, 2012.
Free, but RSVP is appreciated so they can plan ahead (nobody likes an empty keg, right?)
This neighborhood party shines a …

Cafe Prague is hosting their annual Holiday Block Party in Merchant Alley on December 6, 2012.
Free, but RSVP is required. Email rsvp@sfcitydish.com.
Guests can enjoy discounted beer specials ($5 1/2 liter beers + $8 liter beers), $4 mulled wine, as well as grilled sausages with sauerkraut for just $6. …

Join the 3rd Annual Bernal Heights Evening Stroll on Cortland Avenue with free snacks and grog along the way on December 6, 2012.
Many new participants and live music from local celebrity Ralph Carney at the Wild Side West. An event for all ages and a raffle to win …

On December 6, 2012 Chris Shaher of Space/Lopo partners with the Lower Polk Art Walk to bring you an after-party at The Loin, a new location at Eddy & Larkin. from 6pm to midnight.
12+ Galleries are open until 9-10pm:

Gallery @ 1000 Van Ness AMC
Gallery @ Alliance …

Taste your way through seasonal treats from local purveyors including chocolaty delights from Hooker’s Sweet Treats, Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shops, and Poco Dolce; Almanac Beer Co.’s Biere de Chocolate; Mission Minis’ tiny cupcakes; baked goods from Whole Foods, and more.
Get into the spirit …

Join us for a night of live jazz, wine and art, on Thursday night, December 6th, hosted by Art Attack SF Gallery, in North Beach San Francisco.
They are featuring a jazz duo, artwork and complimentary refreshments.

Take the edge off winter’s penetrating chill at Historic Libations 2012– the California Historical Society’s annual holiday party with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment & good cheer included.
On this unique night celebrating the history of our Golden State, Enjoy California cocktails, legendary and obscure, toast to the …

Have a great time around drinks and meet cool entrepreneurs at Wix Lounge in the Mission. For December’s event, Wix Lounge is providing free beer, wine and dancing.
Free, but RSVP is required.
This event will be co-hosted with EFactor who will have a special guest during …

This exhibition is the culmination of a fifteen-month workshop series that will feature works by local Latino/Mayan youth and lead artist Roberto Y. Hernandez. The exhibit opens Thursday, December 6, 2012. Hernandez uses his knowledge of Mayan art and culture as a vehicle for social …

Check out the latest technology and gadgets at gdgt live from 7-10 pm at City View at the Metreon on Thursday, December 6, 2012.
gdgt live in SF will have over 40 companies including Motorola, Sony, HTC, Dolby, Nokia, Ford, Logitech, Olympus, Spint, T-Mobile and Western Digital on hand, as …

Apernoir is a unique new happy hour using a modern Italian tradition with live music, DJs and free Italian food as long as you buy a drink.
And what do you need to do to enjoy all of this? Just buy a drink from the bar …

Come join the folks from the Occupy SF Outreach Working Group and watch a short documentary on  the role money in politics.
The folks at PBS Frontline have put together a illuminating film that reveals how dark money can buy elections, and how Montana, a …

Join Good Vibrations in Downtown SF for a special mixer and info night featuring their current donation partner, Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific.
Enjoy a light reception and store tour by staff sexologist Dr. Carol Queen, and meet the good folks at your local Planned Parenthood. Enter …

Get into the yuletide spirit for a Victorian Christmas at the historic Rengstorff House from 7-9 pm for their annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 6, 2012.
Experience the beautiful Italianate Victorian home dressed in all its holiday finery.
Enjoy a festive array of complimentary goodies and a hot cup …

December 6th: Pimm’s is in the house – Stop by for a taste.

Who knew in 1978 when five of Barry Manilow‘s albums were on the best-selling charts simultaneously, that Manilow would still be singing to huge crowds today?
Enter to win tickets and hear “Mandy,” “Copacabana,” and all your favorites from the legendary singer. And if you don’t …

Watch a variety of films at the 3rd annual Mini Movie-Fest, part of South Bay First Thursdays, on December 6, 2012. Join them for a night of short films and hear a little about the trials and tribulations of Asian Pacific islander filmmakers from the Bay Area.
Free, but …

The Bay Area’s most colorful drag personalities will be returning to the ice for an evening of laughs, lip syncing and lipstick.
Drag queens and kings across the bay are encouraged to don their most “gay apparel” for a chance to be crowned the 2012 Ice …

Experience a European holiday party with complimentary Dutch and German candy, treats, cultural songs, and European house music on Merchant Alley outside Cafe Prague on Thursday, December 6, 2012.
The Netherlands, South Of Germany and Northern Belgium celebrate the evening of surprise and delicatessen on December 6 …

The top rated Game of Thrones podcast, Boars, Gore, and Swords, comes to Murphy’s Pub to record Please, Please, Don’t Kill Me, a gameshow based on Game of Thrones.
Stand up comics compete to avoid beheading. With a turnip truck full of SF Sketchfest alum and …

Be there when two Bay Area brass heavyweights encounter each other for the first time for EB3 vs. NB3 on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 9 pm at 50 Mason Social House in SF.
They’ll battle until there’s one band left standing.
East Bay Brass Band is …