San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker: Movement Workshop | Civic Center
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 ...
Grand Reopening of Historic Sunnyside Conservatory | Glen Park
Saturday, December 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE
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 ...
Westin St. Francis Decadent Holiday Dessert Demo | Union Sq.
Saturday, December 5 – 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE
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 ...
Inflation Celebration: Holiday Parade Sneak Preview | San Jose
Saturday, December 5 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE
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 ...
Filipino Shadow Puppet Theater & Art Show | SOMA
Saturday, December 5 – 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE
“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, ...
Oakland Lighted Yacht Parade
Saturday, December 5 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE
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 ...
In Conversation with Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia | Berkeley
Saturday, December 5 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE
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, ...
Joel Streeter’s Holiday Hootenanny & Beatles Bash | Trendynob
Saturday, December 5 – 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE
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.
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