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Events for December 16, 2023

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Saturday, December 16

8:00 amLushNature 2023 Winter Wildlife: Nature Walk and Bird Count (Redwood City)  $30*
*Normal price $30, but free to anyone who cannot afford to pay.
Free “Legion of Honor” Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

 the Legion of Honor offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require ...Every Saturday

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents. Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price. Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, ...Every Saturday

10:00 amMission Science Workshop: Free Hands-on Science Saturday | SF  FREE*
*Donations are appreciated.
SF’s “Clean up The City” South Mission Cleanup (w/ Free Food + Drinks for Volunteers)
Saturday, December 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sisters Coffee Shop

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Sisters Coffee Shop (920 Valencia St), clean for a bit, then enjoy free food & refreshments after ...Every Saturday

SF’s “Clean up The City” Hayes Neighborhood Cleanup (w/ Free Lunch + Coffee for Volunteers)
Saturday, December 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Gambit Lounge

Haye who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, the Civic Joy Fund, SF Public Works, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Gambit Lounge (581 Hayes St), clean for a bit, then enjoy ...Every Saturday

SF’s “Great Dickens Christmas Fair” 2023 (Nov. 18-Dec. 17)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

10:00 amHowl-iday Crafts and Donation Drive with SF SPCA (2023)  FREE
Free “The Land of Stick” Kids Book Party w/ Free Hot Cocoa & Bagels (SF)
Saturday, December 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | | NEON
Join us for a day of magic as Tom Drews gives a reading of his new children’s book, “The Land of Stick” – a story where wishes lead to exciting adventures in a marvelous land. This is a FREE event. Complimentary bagels and cream cheese from Daily ...
All DayFree PresidiGo Shuttle | Downtown to Presidio  FREE
10:00 amSaturday Fun & Games at Lutheran Christ Church (SF)  FREE*
*RSVP required - you must pre-register your child at https://bit.ly/SaturdayFunAndGames
10:00 amWinter Market 2023 (Sausalito)  FREE
SF’s “Kimochi Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Fair” w/ 90+ AAPI Artisans (2023)
Saturday, December 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free admission
| St. Mary's Cathedral - event center
The 2023 Kimochi Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire at St. Mary’s Cathedral is a free, one-day event featuring handcrafted items made by more than 90 talented Asian and Pacific Islander artisans. Come Saturday, 12/16 (10 am -4 pm) to the Event Center at St. ...
“OakLuv Fruitvale Posada” Free Carnival & Roller Coaster, Petting Zoo + 3,000 Free Tamales (2023) The Fruitvale Posada was founded in 2008 by Alex Cox of the OakLuv Foundation. The celebration that started at his childhood home on 38th Ave and Foothill in the Fruitvale in 2008 outgrew it’s location and with the support of The Unity Council, was moved ...
Freshly Ground Matcha Samples at Ritual Coffee in the Mission (SF) **Cuzen Matcha Pop-Up Details at Ritual** For the first time, San Francisco matcha lovers can enjoy the uniquely smooth, umami flavor of freshly ground Cuzen Matcha at a local cafe. Kicking off December 16 with a celebratory pop-up (Free samples. Details below.), Ritual Coffee in ...
11:00 amMilk & Cookies with Santa at Great Mall  $19.99*
*There will be a premium complimentary gift with purchase of milk and cookies package on all photo purchases, while supplies last.
“Haute Holidays” Local Designer Trunk Show at The Great Northern (SF)
Saturday, December 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*21+
| The Great Northern
We are thrilled to announce our 15th Haute Holidays showcasing local independent designers! Local dj’s, cocktails, and lots of inspiration for that special gift or Holiday outfit. Free Event 21+ Participating Designers TBA Interested in vending with us? Fill out this form now! https://forms.gle/UMd14ZYQiP9u8aX68
11:00 amFamily Nature Walks at Foothills Nature Preserve (Los Altos Hills)  FREE*
*Admission FRE with registration
11:00 am“Reindeer Games” SF’s Holiday Circus (Dec. 15-23)  $30*
*Use code "FUNCHEAP" for $15 off 'Main Tickets"
2023 Telegraph Ave. Holiday Street Fair w/ 200 Artists (Dec. 9-24)
Saturday, December 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph Ave. (Berkeley)

40th Annual Telegraph Ave. Holiday Street Fair Located on the famed Telegraph Avenue Between Dwight and Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 2023 Fair Dates: December 9-10. 16-17, 23-24 11am-6pm FREE + Free gift wrapping Holiday shoppers will be treated to an abundance of good cheer, great ...

11:00 amMakers Market on the Plaza (Walnut Creek)  FREE
11:00 am“Musae” Sings at SF’s Ferry Building  FREE*
*mini-concert is open to the public during the farmers market
SF’s “Clean up The City” Lower Polk Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, December 16 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Jane on Larkin

Who’s ready for a clean up! Join the Civic Joy Fund, RefuseRefuseSF, Shine On, SF Public Works, and TogetherSF for a friendly neighborhood cleanup! Volunteers will meet at Jane on Larkin (925 Larkin St), to grab supplies and form a crew, clean for a bit ...Every Saturday

11:00 am“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley  FREE
11:00 amWinter Artisan Market (Berekely)  FREE
11:00 am10th Annual “Black Santa” Photo Event (Oakland)  FREE*
*FREE
11:00 amDrop-In Bike Workshop & Advice | Mountain View  FREE
11:00 amGraham Lustig’s The Nutcracker w/ Oakland Symphony (Dec. 16-17)  $30*
*Early Bird Pricing until September 4th.
12:00 pmFern Alley Music Series  FREE
12:00 pmStorytime Science for Kids: Glow-Garden of DeLights (Exploratorium)  $39.95*
*Adult 18-64: $ 39.95, Youth 4-17: $ 29.95, Teacher or Student 18+: $ 29.95, Senior 65+ or Disabled: $ 29.95

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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