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Dreamstar Lines plans a nightly 12-hour overnight train trip between SF & LA
SF's Union Square to Host 200 Events a Year in 2025
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SF's Union Square to Host 200 Events a Year in 2025
Live music, cultural celebrations, family fun days and more will fill Union Square with activities for locals and visitors
SF Bay Area's Most Festive Christmas Bars for 2024
Bars, Christmas, Eat & Drink
SF Bay Area's Most Festive Christmas Bars for 2024
Here's 20+ of the Bay's most fun holiday pop-ups with secret speakeasies, rooftop bars, comedy clubs, life-size gingerbread houses, arcade bars and more.
Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays (2024)
Holiday Lights, San Francisco
Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays (2024)
SF fire stations, including the new floating fire station #35 and their fire boats, compete in the annual holiday decorating contest for charity

Thursday, December 26, 2024

10:00 am   SF’s Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Dec. 26-27)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP if you bring your own skates - Don’t worry if you don’t have skates! Complimentary rentals (child size one through adult size 12) will be available for a $5 suggested donation to the Warriors Community Foundation in support of education and youth development to promote thriving students, schools and communities.
10:00 am   SF’s “Winter Wonderland”: Free Ice Skating, Santa & DJ Skate Party 2024   FREE*
*Free with RSVP - Ice skating sessions are between 20-30 minutes. Space is limited to first come first served. Eventbrite registrations will receive priority admission until capacity is reached. A limited amount of walk-ups may be available. Complimentary rentals (child size one through adult size 12) will be available for a $5 suggested donation to the Warriors Community Foundation
2:00 pm   $5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical “Waitress” by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)   $41*
*Tickets normally start at $46, but you can get $5 off with code FUNCHEAP. Not valid for past purchases. Subject to availability.
4:00 pm   2024 Ocean Avenue Hanukkah (SF)   FREE
4:15 pm   6 Days Free Holiday Movies “An American Tail” (Orinda)   FREE
5:00 pm   Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 2nd Night   FREE
5:30 pm   SF City Hall Lights Up for First Night of Kwanzaa (2024)   FREE
6:15 pm   6 Days Free Holiday Movies “Joyeux Noel” (Orinda)   FREE

Pick Date

Thursday, December 26

$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical “Waitress” by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)
$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical "Waitress" by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)

In the musical comedy Waitress, Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest ...

“Black Laughs Matter” (Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)
Thursday, December 26 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Black Laughs Matter" (Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club)

Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with ‘Black LAUGHS Matter,’ a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof. Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and unapologetic humor as these talented black comedians take ...Every Thursday

“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

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 ...

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Dec. 26)
Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (Dec. 26)

Cobb’s Comedy Club has a secret guestlist for a handpicked group of shows at SF’s biggest comedy club. Every month they handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits like SF Sketchfest, NBC, Comedy Central and more. Secret ...

30% Off Tix to ‘Deep Inside Tonight!’ feat. The Kinsey Sicks at NCTC (Dec. 4 – Jan. 5)
30% Off Tix to ‘Deep Inside Tonight!’ feat. The Kinsey Sicks at NCTC (Dec. 4 - Jan. 5)

BREAKING NEWS: America’s Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet is back with a hilarious musical newscast-run-amok! The Kinsey Sicks bring their glorious award-winning harmonies to the New Conservatory Theatre Center stage where it all began in celebration of their 30th anniversary tour. Tune in for outrageous hijinx, ...

SF’s “Winter Wonderland”: Free Ice Skating, Santa & DJ Skate Party 2024
SF’s “Winter Wonderland”: Free Ice Skating, Santa & DJ Skate Party 2024

Glide into the holiday season at Winter Wonderland Ice Skating in Thrive City! Join us for a smooth synthetic ice skating experience in the heart of Mission Bay. 2024 Thrive City Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Sessions: Dec. 21 – RSVP Dec. 22 – RSVP Dec. 24 ...

SF’s Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Dec. 26-27)
SF's Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Dec. 26-27)

December 21-22, 2024 – Ice Skating Sessions: 10AM – 12PM (Live Music and Holiday Kid Activities) 1PM – 3PM (Live Music, Santa Claus and Holiday Kid Activities) 5PM – 7PM (DJ Skate Party with DJ D Sharp) December 24, 2024 – Ice Skating Sessions: 10AM ...

2024 Ocean Avenue Hanukkah (SF)
Thursday, December 26 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Ingleside Branch Library
2024 Ocean Avenue Hanukkah (SF)
It is with the greatest respect and regard that OMI Cultural Participation Project, in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library and the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF), welcomes the community to a very intimate and special Hanukkah gathering on Thursday, December 26th, ...
6 Days Free Holiday Movies “An American Tail” (Orinda)
Thursday, December 26 – 4:15 pm | Cost: FREE | Orinda Theatre
6 Days Free Holiday Movies "An American Tail" (Orinda)

As a “Thank You” to all of your support over the years, we will be showing 11 Holiday Classic Movies from December 19th to December 26th – FREE! Happy Holidays! December 19th – The Polar Express – 6:30pm (Special Guest Eddie Deezen) December 20th – ...

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 2nd Night
Thursday, December 26 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 2nd Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

SF City Hall Lights Up for First Night of Kwanzaa (2024)
Thursday, December 26 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:00 am | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
SF City Hall Lights Up for First Night of Kwanzaa (2024)

Every evening at sunset, over 220 state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures illuminate City Hall’s exterior. Normally, a soft white glow shows off the play of light and shadow on the full façade and dome. Frequently, special plaza façade lighting schemes honor or celebrate events, seasons, and ...

6 Days Free Holiday Movies “Joyeux Noel” (Orinda)
Thursday, December 26 – 6:15 pm | Cost: FREE | Orinda Theatre
6 Days Free Holiday Movies "Joyeux Noel" (Orinda)

As a “Thank You” to all of your support over the years, we will be showing 11 Holiday Classic Movies from December 19th to December 26th – FREE! Happy Holidays! December 19th – The Polar Express – 6:30pm (Special Guest Eddie Deezen) December 20th – ...

Friday, December 27

$5 Off: Netflix Comedy Star SAMMY OBEID (NBC / AGT / Conan) Live at The Function
Friday, December 27 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: $25*
*Use code FUNCHEAP for exclusive $5 off tickets (normally $30)
| The Function
$5 Off: Netflix Comedy Star SAMMY OBEID (NBC / AGT / Conan) Live at The Function
Sammy Obeid Live at The Function – Friday, December 27th at 6 PM Just Announced – One Night Only! Fresh off selling out Cobb’s Comedy Club, Bay Area comedy legend Sammy Obeid brings his critically-acclaimed “Cease Fire” North American Tour to The Function, San Francisco’s first Black-owned comedy club. This ...
“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, December 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

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 “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, December 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
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

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, December 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
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: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
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 ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, December 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)

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

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)

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

Pre NYE Stand-Up Comedy w/ Kiry Shabazz (NBC / Hulu) Dec. 27-28
Friday, December 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP and secret code SOFTOPENING (normally $25) - Please bring cash for donations
| The Function
Pre NYE Stand-Up Comedy w/ Kiry Shabazz (NBC / Hulu) Dec. 27-28

Join Us for Two Nights of Unforgettable Comedy with one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy! Don’t miss this special two night headliner showcase by the one and only Kiry Shabazz! Exclusive Funcheap Comp Tickets – RSVP w/ secret code SOFTOPENING for free tickets – ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, December 27 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

Secret Guest List: “Special NYE Week Show” Cobb’s Free Comedy Late Night (Dec. 27)
Secret Guest List: "Special NYE Week Show" Cobb’s Free Comedy Late Night (Dec. 27)

Funcheap and HellaFunny take over Cobb’s Comedy Club for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s biggest comedy club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Every month we handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits ...

SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Friday Nights)
SF's Free Late Night "Crazy Funny Asians" 10pm Comedy Show (Friday Nights)

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 SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown ...Every Friday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

SF’s “Winter Wonderland”: Free Ice Skating, Santa & DJ Skate Party 2024
SF’s “Winter Wonderland”: Free Ice Skating, Santa & DJ Skate Party 2024

Glide into the holiday season at Winter Wonderland Ice Skating in Thrive City! Join us for a smooth synthetic ice skating experience in the heart of Mission Bay. 2024 Thrive City Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Sessions: Dec. 21 – RSVP Dec. 22 – RSVP Dec. 24 ...

SF’s Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Dec. 26-27)
SF's Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Dec. 26-27)

December 21-22, 2024 – Ice Skating Sessions: 10AM – 12PM (Live Music and Holiday Kid Activities) 1PM – 3PM (Live Music, Santa Claus and Holiday Kid Activities) 5PM – 7PM (DJ Skate Party with DJ D Sharp) December 24, 2024 – Ice Skating Sessions: 10AM ...

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 3rd Night
Friday, December 27 – 2:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 3rd Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025 The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham ...

$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, December 27 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday