San Francisco
Thursday, December 5
The Chinese Historical Society of America Museum is situated in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Located in a historic building designed by renowned architect Julia Morgan, the museum introduces the rich history of the Chinese American experience. Come discover Chinatown’s unique and inspiring stories. ... 
The Royal Exchange is celebrating the 80th anniversary of prohibition’s demise with a costume party starting at 2 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2013.
Funcheap Tip: Mention the secret password “SPEAKEASY” to your server and enjoy your choice of free Spinach Dip, Pork Sliders, or Cod Bites …
An evening of holiday cheer in Golden Gate Park, the 84th annual Holiday Tree Lighting, featuring live entertainment, carnival rides and a visit from Santa.
Festivities on December 5, 2013 will begin at 4 pm, with the tree lighting ceremony to begin shortly after dusk.
The event …
The 21st Amendment Brewery in SoMa will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of the repeal of prohibition on Thursday, December 5, 2013 as they do every year with a parade and a secret speakeasy event and the tapping of a special keg.
2013 21st Amendment’s “Repeal Day” Party
Thursday, …
As part of Illuminate SF, experience an evening of participatory pageantry highlighting three illuminated installations and artists talks as part of the neighborhood stroll from North Beach to the Embarcadero on Thursday, December 5, 2013.
You are encouraged to “illuminate” your clothing, creating a spontaneous collective …
Come to Lombardi Sports on any first Thursday of the month for a free intro to rock climbing, taught by the professional guides of the Outdoor Adventure Club. Free, but RSVP is required. Lombardi Sports has a 25′ high indoor climbing wall inside their store. The Outdoor ... 
The Upper TL Art Walk makes 16 galleries available late night to the public every first Thursday from 6-10 pm. This is not a bar crawl. Each location is either a traditional gallery or a retail space with room dedicated to fine art. We love ... 
Shop local at the 4th Annual Bernal Heights Holidays Stroll along Cortland Avenue with free snacks and grog along the way from 20+ local vendors and shops on December 5, 2013.
New for 2013 is the Holiday Marketplace at the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center (515 Cortland across …
Sculpture is an old art form, but currently it’s exploding with new possibilities. It’s the branch of the visual arts that operates in three dimensions, and it’s tailor-made for new technologies that are redefining what it means to be an artist.
You’ll hear a talk by …
Learn insider tips, loopholes and tricks to master the job market on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the San Francisco Main Library.
Coach Julie will reveal the things they never tell you about the job market: the failure of job boards, gaps between what the hiring …
This is a powerful moment for LGBT people of faith, as modern acceptance of sexual identity clashes with homophobic scriptures.
Seventh-Gay Adventists is a compelling tale that follows three queer Seventh-day Adventists, two who are survivors of ex-gay therapy, who long for belonging and home in the …
Twang Honky Tonk & Country Jamboree is your San Francisco HQ for The PBR, Stagecoach and NASCAR. A nothing-fancy, fun and casual place to hang out with fellow country music fans, dancin’ to contemporary country music all night with classic, outlaw and swing thrown in. Expect to get your ... 
Golden Thread Productions, the Bay Area’s only Middle Eastern Theater Company is producing the West Coast Premier of Mona Mansour’s “Urge for Going” at Z Below Theater. Written by an Arab–American playwright, “Urge “is a semi-auto-biographical celebration of family. Riotously funny and full of witty ... 
Comet Club Comedy is a weekly free comedy showcase at the Comet Club in the Marina district of San Francisco, featuring local Bay Area comedians and special guests. Comet Club Comedy Every Thursday | 8:30-10 pm Comet Club, 3111 Fillmore Street, San Francisco FREE Friday, December 6
On Friday, Alite Designs and Comrade Brewing will host a special happy hour to kick off the weekend-long sale.
Comrade Brewing will be pouring four of their best beers like the Smoked Salted Caramel Belgian Quadrupel or Ma La Hot Pot Double IPA from 5-8 pm (or …
Join the Presidio community for its magical tree-lighting ceremony, a decades-old Presidio tradition on Friday, December 6, 2013.
Music will be provided by the Golden Gate Carolers (bring your singing voice). Light refreshments will follow in the Presidio YMCA gymnasium. Following the tree lighting, holiday craft …
Spend your evening in the Mission snacking, sipping and late-night shopping at independent local stores as the Mission District hosts its Sixth Annual Valencia Corridor Holiday Block Party from 6-10 pm on Friday, December 6, 2013.
Over 50 businesses along 16th Street and down Valencia will be offering live …
Tis the season to be shopping, so several North Beach shops will once again participate in the Annual Holiday Boutique Crawl. In 2013, you can enjoy not one, but two nights of shopping — on Friday, December 6 and Thursday, December 12, 2013, from 6-9 ... 
Experience a European holiday party with a Dutch and German candy potluck, cultural songs, and Euro-house music on Merchant Alley outside Cafe Prague on Thursday, December 6, 2013.
There will be no cover, but bringing Dutch Pepernoten, Speculaas, Marzepein, or a treat form your neck of the …
“Holiday Lights and Fanfare” is an inaugural series of musical events bringing holiday cheer to various locations in the Civic Center neighborhood from December 6-22, 2013. Each performance will feature the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Brass Quintet and will highlight cultural assets in the neighborhood. All events ... 
On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ... 
Toad the Wet Sprocket is back with their sixth album, New Constellation, which is out now on their own Abe’s Records label. New Constellation is their first studio release since 1997 and was produced by Mikal Blue. Celebrate this legendary band’s new release with an …
One of our favorite local art galleries, Secession Art & Design hosts its annual holiday party with complimentary wine, small bites and a new art show on Friday, December 6, 2013.
Showcasing over 50 independent designers for men, women, and children, Secession curates everything from affordable art and …
Art Explosion Studios will deck the walls of their galleries with paintings, ceramics, drawings and other spectacular art at their 20th Anniversary Holiday Show from 7-11 pm on Friday, December 6, 2013.
The show is the place to find unique gifts for the holidays and an opportunity to support …
San Francisco Bike Party (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held ... 
