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Saturday, December 18

Buddy Buddy Day & PlayLandia + Live Painting Art and Cannabis Party (SF)
Saturday, December 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | 24th Street (Mission)
A joint community event of Art and Cannabis Come meet and greet the amazing budtenders in the industry Live painting by “NiteOwl” an internationally known mural artist Terpene demo with Cynthia Boedihardjo of Nouera Surprise prize drawing: 3pm for budtender 6pm for general public
1:00 pmAndrea’s Dream Rescue Adoption Event (Castro)  FREE*
*Accepting Donations for local rescue shelters in the area.
1:00 pmHoliday Jazz in the Garden (Hayes Valley)  FREE*
*Free! donations welcome and art for sale in garden and gallery
Check Out SF’s LGBT “Castro Art Capsule” Mini Art Gallery
Saturday, December 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Items available for purchase
| Market and Castro

A mini #LGBTQ+ art gallery in the kiosk at Castro & Market. Featuring local queer artists & their goods. Curated by @queerpowers + @siobhanaluvalot The @castroartcapsule is open this Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4PM at Castro and Market! After all, you can’t spell ...

Free Christmas Rum Tasting (Pacifica)
Saturday, December 18 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free locally made Rum tastings
| Tripp Distillery
Try our new Christmas Rum and take in local restaurants, hiking trails, and live music at our dog friendly oceanfront venue.
2:00 pmTitans of Comedy at Atlas Cafe  FREE*
*purchase 2 menu items plus tips for comics
2:00 pm3rd Saturday Guided Gallery District Tour | Oakland  FREE
Holiday Music and Sing-along with Pianist Carl Blake (SF)
Saturday, December 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*This is a free concert. Donation is greatly appreciated.
| Clarion Performing Arts Center
Pianist Carl Blake brings the holiday cheers to the Clarion, along with some very special “Santa Helpers.” You’re invited to hum, sing, tap, sway or do all of them with the music. Kindred Spirits Come to our social time before and after the concert. Small snacks and ...
2:00 pmFull: The Future Is Female (Berkeley)  $10
2:00 pmClassical Revolution Saturdays at Liberties Bar (SF)  FREE*
*FREE $5-20 suggested donation
Ghirardelli Square’s “Ugly Sweater Contest” w/ Beer Prizes (SF)
Saturday, December 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Brewing Co. Restaurant & Brewery
UGLY SWEATER CONTEST SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2021 2:00 PM 6:00 PM SF Brewing Co. 3150 Polk StreetSan Francisco, CA, 94109United States (map) View fullsize Pull out your ugliest, most tacky sweaters and head over to SF Brewing Co.’s beer garden to strut your stuff. Sign up at the entrance to SF Brewing ...
Thrive City’s Outdoor “Holiday Spectacular” w/ Live Reindeer at Chase Center
Saturday, December 18 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Thrive City Plaza (at Chase Center)

Thrive City Winter Wonderland, presented by Chase, is bringing a new family fun activity to experience. Take photos in front of the largest holiday tree in the Bay Area, submit your wish list in our North Pole mailbox and sing along to your favorite carols ...

2:00 pmFree Music Show in SF Chinatown (Every Saturday)  FREE
3:00 pm“Yellow!” Group Art Show Closing Reception (Oakland)  FREE
3:00 pmArt in the Park: Live Music, Arts & Spoken Word | Tenderloin  FREE
3:00 pm“Create the Vibe” Paint & Sip Party (Oakland)  $40*
*Tickets include 1 Glass of wine, 1 Canvas, 1 Apron, 1 Easel (*Must buy1 drink or food item)
3:00 pmBernal Chess Day  FREE*
*Please support the venue by buying something to eat, drink, or take home for later.
3:00 pmAfrican American Shakespeare Company “Cinderella” (Dec. 18-19)  $35
4:00 pmSan Francisco Boys Chorus Winter Concert at Calvary  $30*
*General Admission: USD 30.00, Premium Tickets: USD 60.00
4:00 pmMarin City West Coast Blues Christmas Concert (Sausalito)  FREE
2021 SweaterCon: San Francisco Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl
Saturday, December 18 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*Includes entry to the event, Free Cover at all bars and drink specials
| Mayes Oyster House
On Saturday, December 18, we will be taking over some of the best bars in the city for a jolly ‘ol Holiday Pub Crawl complete with cheap drinks, sketchy holiday decorations and even a few gifts for some lucky crawlers. No matter how you celebrate ...
Last Full Moon of 2021 “Howl Fest” in Golden Gate Park
Saturday, December 18 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Spreckels Temple of Music (Golden Gate Park Bandshell)
Come on out for an “only in San Francisco” event to exorcise 2021. Join legendary psychedelic rock band Moonalice and a host of “Masters and Mistresses of Howling” for a cathartic release under the last full moon of 2021. The full moon will be visible (stay ...
SF City Hall Lights up Green for The Matrix 4
Saturday, December 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
San Francisco’s City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures will illuminate in green in celebration U.S. premiere of The Matrix Resurrections which takes place at the Castro Theater on December 18th. Many scenes of The Matrix were filmed in San Francisco in early 2020. Take ...
SF’s Tiki Bar “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (5p , 7p + 9p Shows)

Unfortunately the parklet at our venue is being torn down so our event is on hiatus while we look for a new venue Get ready for the original “HellaSecret” comedy show. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. ...Every Saturday

Salesforce Park’s Free Rooftop Winterfest Silent Disco (2021)
Saturday, December 18 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and open to the public
| Salesforce Park
Once again, it’s that time of year to borrow grandma’s sweater (the one with the kittens!) and join your friends on the dance floor for Silent Disco at Salesforce Park. Bring along an I.D. for headphone rental.
Alameda’s Free Holiday Outdoors “Cinema Under the Stars” (Dec. 10-18)
Saturday, December 18 – 5:15 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Alameda South Shore Center

Free holiday movies in Neptune Court near Daiso at 5:15pm w/ free bagged popcorn and hot cocoa certificates provided by Starbucks while supplies last 12/10 – Elf 12/11 – Polar Express 12/17 – Arthur Christmas 12/18 – How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Polk Street’s 2021 Holiday Festival: Xmas Caroling Night (SF)
Saturday, December 18 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Polk Street (Broadway to California)

Enjoy a free holiday festival for the neighborhood thanks to the “Discover Polk” nonprofit community benefit district Saturday, December 18th enjoy a free family festival at Helen Wills Park (11a-3p) w/ Santa coming at 11:30a, free bouncy house & party in the park. At night, enjoy carolers ...

5:30 pmDeep Rest: A Winter Solstice Sound Bath  $20*
*Buy tickets on Eventbrite
Win Tix: The Matrix Resurrections: U.S. Premiere at SF’s Castro Theater
Saturday, December 18 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: WIN | Castro Theater
Warner Bros. Pictures invites you to the U.S. Premiere of THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS at the historic Castro Theater in San Francisco. The Matrix Resurrections was filmed over 21 days in San Francisco in 2020. The star-studded premiere will occur on December 18, 2021, four days before ...
SF’s Castro Theatre Hosts U.S. Premiere for Matrix 4 (Dec. 18) The highly anticipated fourth Matrix film, The Matrix Resurrections, will have its U.S. premiere at the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco. Enter to win tickets to the U.S. Premiere from Funcheap! Enter to win by Dec. 15. – Contest Ended BONUS CONTEST – Enter to win Sneak ...

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
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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