Events for December 31, 2012
Monday, December 31
Got plans for New Year’s Eve yet? There are many events and venues around the Bay area offering free or inexpensive New Year’s Eve events in the San Francisco Bay Area on December 31, 2012 and we’ve done our best to uncover and highlight the best …
This night may belong to the adults, but the day belongs to the kids. Celebrate the arrival of 2013 with your whole family on December 31, 2012. Radio Disney will be on hand from 12:30 pm-2 pm with games, music, and prizes.
Create your own noise …
Don’t leave your kids behind on New Year’s Eve; bring them along to Chabot Space & Science Center to celebrate not one, but three New Year’s Eve countdowns from around the world. Now they can ring in the New Year without staying up past their bedtime on …
Get a jump start on your New Year’s resolution to get fit. Jog, jump, suspend, sprint, punch, stretch and push your limits at a free all-levels outdoor group fitness class at 10 am on Monday, December 31, 2012.
Free, but RSVP is required.
Meet at the Palace of …
Count down as the New Year begins in countries all over the world on Science On a Sphere at the Lawrence Hall of Science on December 31, 2012.
Science On a Sphere gives you an astronaut’s eye view of Earth‘s surface as it changes minute to minute.
Party is free …
The Commonwealth Cafe and Public House will host a “Hogmanay” daytime New Year’s Eve party with bagpipe players and complimentary champagne. The cafe will be open from 2-6pm and revelers will ring in the British New Year at 4pm on December 31, 2012
Please note: This will be …
Party under the stars at El Jardin Tequila Bar & Restaurant’s NYE party with Latino rock and salsa band Son de Kali, tequila shot girls, a complimentary champagne toast and of course their outdoor tequila bar, all on December 31, 2012 starting at 4pm.
The Last Night DIY Parade and Street Party will once again take over the streets of Santa Cruz for the seventh straight year on December 31, 2012, according to indybay.org.
This do-it-yourself, grassroots de-centralized celebration includes a parade of musicians, street theater performers, puppet shows, square …
Tosca’s cozy New Year’s celebration is on again – it’s completely free, casual, and if you can snag a booth, comfortable.
December 31, 2012 will be Tosca’s most special NYE celebration featuring:
George Michalski on Piano 9pm-12am
Special guest appearances and “Tom Jones” at midnight
You may have heard …
Royal Exchange will be opening its doors on New Year’s Eve from 5pm onwards with no cover charge.
Enjoy Happy Hour prices all night and $5 glasses of bubbly.
Watching the Fireworks show at the Embarcadero? Royal Exchange is conveniently located on Sacramento and Front – only a …
The original Hof-Brau of San Francisco, Tommy’s Joynt has become one of the city’s longest living institutions. Start the night off with some grub to soak up those suds with a buffet style set-up offering Corned Beef & Cabbage, Sloppy Joes, Hickory Baked Beans, and …
Westfield’s iconic dome will come to life each night with a one-of-a-kind animated 3D light spectacular showing every half hour starting at 5 pm until 30 minutes prior to the Centre’s closing. lluminique Under the Dome shows run nightly November 15 – December 31, 2012. Illuminique Under ... 
The Condor, the club on Broadway that started it all with the dirty dancing of Carol Doda in the ’60s is done with being a sports bar, house of seafood, or whatever the hell it’s been for the past 10 years and it’s back to …
Had a bit too much to drink counting down to 2013 and now need a safe ride home?
AAA’s Tipsy Tow Program offers a free tow for drinking drivers in Northern California – members and non-members alike – from 6pm on New Year’s Eve 2012 (Monday, December …
Bring the kids along and have a ball on New Year’s Eve; play free games of pinball, chow down on free finger foods, and get free hats and noisemakers to help ring in the New Year at the Pacific Pinball Museum on December 31, 2012.
There is a no-host bar, but there …
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an African flavor and hit two spots in one night with a passport ticket that includes a full Pan-African meal and entry to both Bissap Baobab and Little Baobab clubs, dancing, entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight on December …
Join The Alchemist Bar for a free, fun, low key party on New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2012.
Free, if you get on the guestlist by “liking” the Alchemist on Facebook. Otherwise, it’s $10 at the door.
The party goes from 6 pm to 2 am …
Ring in the New Year a few hours early on December 31, 2012 with comedy by Emo Philips, the comedian Jay Leno calls “the best joke writer in America,” and featuring comedians Brent Weinbach and Jill Bourque, plus live music by Foxtails Brigade.
It’s all topped …
Downtown Oakland’s Free B Downtown Oakland Shuttle is confirmed to be running on New Year’s Eve 2012-2013 from 7pm-1am between Embarcadero West (Jack London Square) and 27th Street. Shuttles run every 15 minutes.
New Year’s Eve “Free B Shuttle” Bus Stops
New Year’s Eve 12/31/12 from 7pm to 1am
Every 15 minutes
FREE
Take the …
Join Monarch on New Year’s Eve as they kiss 2012 goodbye and say hello to sweet 2013 on December 31, 2012.
They have some special treats in store for you, going late into the night. For a limited few, they are offering a VIP early soiree …
Dance to the oldies this New Year’s Eve. DJ Nico and kyaradio.com present a free New Year’s Eve DJ party with the “Oldies Road Show” and a free champagne toast at midnight on December 31, 2012.
DJ Nico will be spinning your favorite tunes of the last six …
Join the Mega New Years Eve 2013 bash at 50 Mason Social House for a night of pure San Francisco rhythm and blues, lingerie and free booze on December 31, 2012.
Zodiac Death Valley, The Spiral Electric, The Down & Outlaws and Creepers ring in the new year with …
Project One and DJ Seven present Bells and Whistles NYE with WERD and Housepitality DJs, lasers, lights, visuals, fog and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight on December 31, 2012.
Hosted by Keyatta (Key’s List), Lily Woo (Woo Woo Happy Hour), Domilyn Mitchell, Garrett Scott, Eva Becker, …
Resolve to start your New Year’s Eve off right with Farley’s final Comedy Night of 2012.
Local favorite Natasha Muse (Cobb’s, A Funny Night for Comedy) takes over hosting duties for featured performers:
Colleen Watson (SF & Sacramento Punchline)
Kelly Anneken (Hobo Pancakes, Femikaze)
Reyna Amaya (Comedy Store, …
If you choose to get hammered on New Year’s Eve, rest assured you can get home safely for free via bus, train or light rail if you live anywhere other than the East Bay and North Bay. Within San Francisco, get free rides on Muni (including the …
Every Monday
There’s a lot of kind-hearted folks in this city by the bay, but Danny Gabriner of Sour Flour is in the pantheon of kind folks.
Every Monday, he bakes and then gives away hundreds of free bagels on 24th St. and Alabama St..
After a short hiatus, …
Every Monday at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and Timoteo Gigante and resident DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs. Take advantage of their $3 Lone Star Beer special then get a chair massage …
Learn to solder and learn to make cool things with electronics. Hang out with cool hardware geeks at Noisebridge’s weekly Circuit Hacking Monday.
All ages, all skill levels, and all are welcome at this weekly Monday night event to give you inspiration to hack that project you’ve always wanted …
Every Monday it’s “Crazy Mondays With The Kidz” – the Beauty Bar’s all Hip-Hop night starring The Kidz – a DJ collective that spin new and retro hip-hop. Buy a Jameson shot and get a free PBR all night.
A revolving cast of well known record collectors spin an eclectic mix of vinyl with oldies, punk, psych, country and obscurities. Come enjoy the lovely heated patio, take advantage of the cheap drinks and let the DJs broaden your horizons at the most diverse dive …
Every Monday night at El Amigo Bar you can hear jazz, hip hop and good beats at Vibes ‘n’ Stuff with DJs Luce Lucy and Vinnie Esparza.
There is never a cover so if you’re in the mood for finding that intersection where jazz meets original …
