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Saturday, December 9

White Elephant Holiday Gift Exchange | SF
Saturday, December 9 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to attend, if you want to join the exchange gift, the gift limit is $15.
 | The Lucky Horseshoe
Come join their annual White Elephant Holiday gift exchange. Get into the holiday spirit with the gift of giving and taking. $15 gift limit, with fun cocktails and goodies.
2:00 pmUgly Sweater Cookie Decorating Party | Oakland  FREE*
*First cookie is free to decorate! After that, cookies are $4 each. Beverages are available by donation.
2:00 pmSanta’s Craft Workshop | San Mateo  FREE
Revolutions Series: Super Saturday with Bryan Duran & Chris Orr | Amoeba SF
Saturday, December 9 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Amoeba Music (SF)
By now the Holiday season is in full swing, and they want to help you with all the shopping and savings. Join them for their annual Super Saturday sale on December 9th for the deals of the year. Whether you’re picking up some last minute ...

A 1,000 Canned Food Snowman is Coming to SF | Union Square
Saturday, December 9 – 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Hilton San Francisco Union Square
It’s a wonderful life at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square with the unveiling of the 1,000 canned food Snowman in which the contents of the sustainable holiday decor structure will be donated to the SF Food Bank. On Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 2:30 pm, ...
3:00 pmBook Talk with Filipina Writers | Berkeley  FREE
3:00 pmAgeless: A Science Fiction Play | SF  FREE*
*Pay-What-You-Want tickets, suggested donation $25
“Growing Up Trans” Diversity Film Series Free Screening | Oakland
Saturday, December 9 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 4:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The New Parkway
In December ADFS will present Growing Up Trans, an intimate, enlightening journey inside the struggles and choices facing young transgender kids and their families.
$7.50 Tix: A “Cathedral Christmas” Choir Concert | Grace Cathedral
Saturday, December 9 – 3:00 pm | Cost: $7.50*
*Used code JFC for exclusive $7.50 tickets.
 | Grace Cathedral

In the grand tradition of the great cathedrals of Europe, the Choir of Men and Boys accompanied by full orchestra will transport you with their exquisite performances of favorite carols and holiday masterpieces—now a beloved San Francisco tradition. A Cathedral Christmas The Grace Cathedral Choir ...

3:00 pm“Meehan’s Bartender Manual” Book Launch | Omnivore Books  FREE
Napa Lighted Art Festival | 1st Day
Saturday, December 9 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Napa

Napa does Art After Dark. This nine-day festival is free to the public and features iconic architecture that becomes the painting in a unique lighted art walk. Original artwork is created by local and international artists with installations at approximately 13 locations in Downtown Napa, the Oxbow ...

5:00 pmPaisley & Pomegranate Holiday Trunk Show | Berkeley  FREE
City Star Party & Telescope Night | Lands End
Saturday, December 9 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting. Please check the SFAA website for updated information.
 | Point Lobos

The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers invite you to their next City Star Party, where you can take a gander at our universe through telescopes, socialize with more experienced amateur astronomers, and get some tips about the night sky. Take in the view from San Francisco’s picturesque Tunnel Tops in the ...

6:00 pmWinter Art Show: All Art $50 and Under | Oakland  FREE
6:00 pmBell Appeal Open Rehearsal & Christmas Party | SF  FREE
“Discolandia” 70 Vinyl Record Artists: Opening Reception | Wonderland SF
Saturday, December 9 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Wonderland SF
Join Wonderland for the Opening Reception of “Discolandia” and their Holiday party. 70 Artists will have art on Vinyl records. Plus there’s complimentary drinks and music.
7:30 pmWin Tix: Mike Doughty: Haughty Melodic Alternative Rock | Swedish American Hall  WIN
“Bright Star” Steve Martin’s New Musical: 40% Off | Curran
Saturday, December 9 – 8:00 pm | Cost: 40% Off*
*Use exclusive secret code FUNCHEAP for 40% off tickets through December 9th
 | Curran

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s new musical Bright Star won the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical and Best Score and was nominated for a 2017 Grammy Award. Now, to usher in the Holiday Season, this bluegrass musical has its Bay Area premiere at ...

8:00 pmDowntown Comedy Night at SF’s Newest Art Bar | SF  FREE*
*Free with RSVP and code HELLAFUNNY. Otherwise $15 online $20 at the door
8:00 pmFunk Off, SantaCon: Festive Comedy & Musical Variety Show | SF  $10*
*$10 online, $15 at the door
Havdalah Bonfire & 90’s Dance Party | Berkeley
Saturday, December 9 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
 | Urban Adamah
Urban Adamah, an urban farm in Berkeley, is hosting a free 90’s dance party. Bring your jelly shoes, bandanas, and jean jackets- you’re going to dance the night away 90’s style. Drinks will be provided but please bring your favorite dessert or snack to share. Free but an ...
8:00 pm“Nightlife on Mars” Comedy Night | SF  FREE*
*Free with code CHEAPBASTARD - otherwise it's $5
8:30 pmSaturday Write Fever: Insta-Plays Written & Performed | SF  FREE
9:30 pmSadderday: An Emo/Pop-Punk/Screamo Dance Party | SF  FREE
Debaser ’90s Ugly Holiday Sweater Party | Mission
Saturday, December 9 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free with Holiday Sweater before 10 pm, or you can get your advanced tickets for $5.
 | The Knockout
Bust a move to some ’90s jams at Debaser’s 6th annual Weezer Holiday Sweater Party at The Knockout on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Debaser promoter Jamie Jams is the only DJ in San Francisco who will spin the Cranberries after a Pavement song, and his inspired ...

Every Saturday

Free Community Yoga Class | Berkeley
Every Saturday – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sports Basement (Berkeley)
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
Every Saturday – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Tour is free, they pass out a donation envelope at the end of the tour if you choose to donate.
 | Ferry Building
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
Every Saturday – 11:30 am | Cost: FREE | Golden Gate Park
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
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*$5 online with discount code FUNCHEAP; otherwise, it's $10.
 | The Basement
"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
Every Saturday – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $10 | It's Your Move Game Store
"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 ...
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