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100th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremonies | Santa Cruz Wharf
Friday, December 5 – 11:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Santa Cruz Wharf
The Santa Cruz Wharf officially opened in December 5, 1914, and thrived as a hub of the Santa Cruz fishing industry. One hundred years later, the Santa Cruz Wharf serves as a bustling center of recreation, including fishing, plus dining and shopping.
To commemorate 100 years ...
Peruvian Christmas Festival, Dance & Music | City Hall
Friday, December 5 – 12:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
This December, the Rotunda Dance Series will mark the holidays with Peruvian dance and music ensemble De Rompe y Raja in collaboration with dancers from Asociación Cultural Kanchis.
A highlight of the performance will be “Hatajo de Negritos,” a vignette of a Christmas festival in the ...
Repeal Day 2014 | “We Want Beer” Party
Come celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the end of Prohibition. In honor or “Repeal Day” stop by SoMa StrEat Food Park and quaff some local brews inspired by Prohibition – Speakeasy and 21st Amendment.
Just stop by the bar, mention the secret password “REPEAL” and get ...
Final Parol-Marking Workshop: Beautiful Filipino Lanterns | SoMa
Get ready for the annual San Francisco Parol Lantern Festival and Parade by making beautiful Filipino lanterns with the Bayanihan Community Center (BCC) in the SoMa district. The Parol Lantern Festival & Parade takes place on Saturday, December 10, 2016 and is a memorable evening of lights, music, ...Every Friday
Quiet Lightning 5-Year Anniversary Artist reception
Friday, December 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Emerald Tablet
Literary performance series, Quiet Lightning, celebrates five years this December and they’re hosting an artist reception at The Emerald Tablet in North Beach for Quiet Lightning’s first full gallery exhibition, featuring eleven artists.
The exhibition will be on display at The Emerald Tablet through December—their five-year ...
Quinteto Latino: Latin American Folk Songs with a Twist | SF
Friday, December 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Presidio Officers' Club
Whether exploring new twists on traditional folk songs or premiering works by living composers, Quinteto Latino blends the vibrant colors and vigorous rhythms of Latin American music with the sumptuous voices of the wind quintet.
Founded in 2004 by French horn player Armando Castellano, this unique ...
Oakland Art Murmur | First Fridays Art Walk
Friday, December 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly
First Friday Follies: Burlesque & Creepy Puppet Show | Oakland
As Oakland Art Murmur winds down on your Friday night, find your way to the Stork Club on 23rd and Telegraph around 9 pm for the perfectly strange after-party, The First Friday Follies burlesque show, a monthly free event featuring dancing girls, sometimes a creepy little ...Monthly
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl | SF
Friday, December 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | North Beach
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 ...Monthly
Cancelled: 100 Foot Tall Film Night | The Great Wall of Oakland
Friday, December 5 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Great Wall of Oakland
Tonight’s screening is cancelled due to expected rain. Works from the Oakland Super 8 will be screened next season – First Friday, February 6th, 2015.
“La Posarela” Mexican Christmas Musical & Fiesta | Mission Dist.
Friday, December 5 – 7:00 pm |
Cost: $5 | Brava Theater
Community Music Center’s popular Christmas musical, La Posarela, is a bilingual show that combines the traditions of Las Posadas and Las Pastorelas. 2014 “La Posarela” Mexican Christmas Musical December 5-6, 2014 – Friday | 7 pm – Saturday | 3 pm and 7 pm Brava Theater, ...
South First Fridays Art Walk | San Jose
Friday, December 5 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly
CANCELED San Francisco Bike Party & Toy Drive: “A Tale of Toys” | Duboce Park
Due to Rain, this event has been canceled…
In this season of light, join San Francisco Bike Party for their annual toy drive.
They’ll be collecting these toys so that every child may receive the gift of love this year. The biggest need is usually infants and ...Monthly
Christmas Tree Party: Bring Ornament, Get Free Brandy Eggnog | Truck
The official beginning of the Christmas season at Truck. Join all the cast and crew at Truck and help them adorn their tree.
Anyone who brings an ornament for the tree will get a free brandy eggnog, or spiked coffee.
Win Tix: Improvised ’80s Teen Movie: Live on Stage | SF
Friday, December 5 – 8:00 pm |
Cost: WIN | Stagewerx Theatre
Dust off your Trapper Keeper… we’re going back to the ’80s in style at this improvised live ‘movie’ inspired by movies like The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink. The characters will explore love, like, loss and cafeteria food, all inspired by your suggestions at ...
Pay-what-you-can: Classic 1930s Musical Play “Our Town” | Berkeley
For their final production of the 23rd Season the Shotgun Players are proud to present a fresh interpretation of the classic Our Town, the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Thornton Wilder, featuring music direction by The Bengsons. Pay-what-you-can Previews run December 4-10, 2014. No one turned away for ...
Win Tix: Michelle Chamuel Live (The Voice) | Slim’s
Friday, December 5 – 9:00 pm |
Cost: WIN | Slim's
From the moment Chamuel made her television debut on season 4 of The Voice (as part of “Team Usher”), the bespectacled singer from Massachusetts charmed audiences and pop stars alike with her soulful covers.
Her debut album, Face The Fire, is set for release in early ...
Win Tix: “Another Hole in the Head” Horror Film Festival | SF
Friday, December 5 – 9:00 pm |
Cost: WIN | New People Cinema
This annual festival of horror, sci-fi, dark fantasy and exploitation cinema defies convention to bring you the most outrageous genre films from both emerging and established filmmakers. This is ten days of celluloid mayhem not usually found in your local cineplex.
11th Annual “Hole in the ...
