Events for December 5, 2009
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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
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 ...
| 11:00 am | Super Toy, Comic & Record Show | San Jose | $5 |
| 11:00 am | Ferry Building Brassica Festival | FREE |
| 1:00 pm | Baking: 350 Recipies and Techniques | Noe Valley | FREE |
Westin St. Francis Decadent Holiday Dessert Demo | Union Sq.
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
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 ...
| 5:00 pm | The Holiday Indie Mart | NoPa | $2 |
Filipino Shadow Puppet Theater & Art Show | SOMA
“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
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 ...
| 6:00 pm | Giant Robot Annual Print Show | Haight | FREE |
| 7:00 pm | Paxton Gate Anniversary Party | Mission Dist. | FREE |
In Conversation with Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia | Berkeley
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
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.
Cafe Royale ...
Every Saturday
Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Grab your yoga mat and come to Sports Basement Berkeley for some relaxing weekend yoga. Community classes take place every Saturday.
Free Community Yoga Class
Every Saturday | 10 am
Sports Basement, 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA
FREE
Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water bottle. All levels are welcome.
Updated 1/28/2020 ...
Historic Ferry Building Tour | SF
Enjoy an hour-long walk on the rise, tragic fall, and modern rebirth of one of San Francisco’s most renowned historic landmarks.
Visit a contemporary swirl of shops and learn the history of ferries, freeways, and quakes. Meet at the foot of the stairs at the front ...
Free Outdoor Yoga Day | Golden Gate Park
Take yourself outside and into the beauty of this city’s heart and soul. Practice yoga under the trees and let the ocean air sooth and invigorate you. This class expertly blends breathing and movement, strength and grace, imagination and form.
You will gain a personal understanding ...
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
“Critical Hit” Comedy Show | Oakland
Critical Hit is hosted by Erik Krasner, Hayden Greif-Neill and Jim McVeigh at It’s Your Move Games & Hobbies in Temescal for over 4 years and still going strong.
Every week, some of our favorite comedians are invited to perform. Along with the producers, you can ...
