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Friday, December 5
SF’s 2025 “Winterfest” at Salesforce Park (Dec. 5-7)
The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here! The 6th annual Winterfest returns to TJPA’s Salesforce Park, December 5-7, 2025! The holiday festivities begin on the night of December 5th with live music from the band Magic Nostalgia, dancing, and a countdown to ...
Downtown Concord’s Holiday Sip N’ Stroll
Join us for a festive evening of strolling through the town, sipping on delightful drinks, and embracing the holiday spirit! Sip N’ Stroll through Downtown Concord restaurants and establishments with treats and drinks! Enjoy the City of Concord’s annual Singing Santa and his reindeer, horse ...
“Christmas in the Redwoods” Holiday Lights Drive in Sonoma County (Dec. 5-21)
On the Bohemian Corridor of beautiful Sonoma County, you’ll find the place where the majesty of the Redwoods meets the magic of the holidays, producing memories that will last your family a lifetime. The cottages, cabins, and coastal Redwoods of our property will be transformed ...
“Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Fest (Opening Night Celebration)
Friday, December 5 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
Let’s Glow SF, the nation’s largest FREE holiday projection arts festival, is making a triumphant return to downtown San Francisco for its fifth and grandest year yet. This all-ages, family-friendly event runs for 10 nights from December 5-14, 2025. Experience breathtaking animated projections illuminating eight ...
Black Health + World AIDS Day 2025: Free Dinner w/ Healing Talks (SF)
Friday, December 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Umoja HAP
Shared dinner, spoken word performances, and a guided fireside-style conversation centering on love, health, and healing in the era of HIV.
A Seat at the Red Table is a World AIDS Day community dinner and conversation hosted by the Black Health Access Point in partnership with ...
Petaluma Tree Lighting Celebration (2025)
Friday, December 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Theatre District - Square Plaza
Ring in the Holidays at Theatre Square Plaza!
Join Santa & Mrs. Claus as they Light Up The Square with their giant sparkling Christmas Tree in the middle of Theatre Square! The festivities will start with Santa’s Arrival, live music, laser show, and other festive performances. ...
“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, December 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 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
22nd “Another Hole in the Head Film Fest” Sci-Fi + Horror in SF (Dec. 5-18)
Now in its 22nd year, the Another Hole in the Head Film Festival continues its mission to bring bold, boundary-pushing cinema to adventurous audiences. This year’s festival dives deep into the worlds of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and beyond, offering a global showcase of fearless ...
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday
Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...
“Alameda Tap Dancing Xmas Trees” Free Documentary Screening + Q&A
Alameda Tap Dancing Christmas Trees Documentary Screening
They’ve strutted down Broadway in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — now see their story right here in Alameda.
Join us Friday, December 5 at 7pm for a special screening of The Alameda Tap Dancing Christmas Trees documentary, celebrating the ...
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday
Bandaloop’s Free “Estuary” Vertical Dance Show (Oakland)
Join us for an evening of vertical dance featuring established and emerging Bay Area artists. Celebrating collaborations rooted in artistic research, ESTUARY features works by Ciarra D’Onofrio, Faith Elder, Suzanne Gallo, Megan Lowe, Rachel Maxwell, Kriss Rulifson, Olivia Sander, Roel Seeber, and Jessica Swanson.
Free, but optional ...
DIY Holiday Friday: $10 Wreath Class or Free Mistletoe Arrangements (SF)
Workshop SF First Fridays: Make a Holiday Wreath and Mistletoe Arrangements
Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, ...
Stand-Up Comedian Nataly Aukar Live at SF Punch Line (Dec. 4-6)
Nataly Aukar is a Lebanese born and raised writer and performer based in NYC. As a stand-up comic, Nataly has toured the world, opening for comedians such as Ramy Youssef (Ramy), Mo Amer (Mo, Black Adam), and Gad El Maleh (Huge in France) and was ...
Journey to 18th-Century Venice: Vivaldi’s Gloria and Holiday Cheer with Philharmonia Baroque (SF)
Tickets just $20 for Under-30s in San Francisco and Berkeley Looking for something festive that isn’t the same old holiday soundtrack? Vivaldi’s Gloria delivers pure choral joy, Corelli brings cozy winter calm, and brand-new works by Roderick Williams and Caroline Shaw tap into themes of ...
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, December 5 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly
