A Luxe Sleeper Train from SF to LA Might Come in 2025
Brand New, Transportation, Travel
A Luxe Sleeper Train from SF to LA Might Come in 2025
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
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
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
SF's Great Highway Gets Permit to Become Full-Time Park
Bay Area Updates, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches
SF's Great Highway Gets Permit to Become Full-Time Park
A car-free future: Great Highway to prioritize pedestrians, bikes, and nature by 2025

Saturday, December 21, 2024

All Day   2024/25’s First Full Day of Winter is Here (SF & Bay Area)   FREE
9:30 am   Nu Metal vs. Emo Music Video Party (2 Rooms of Mad vs. Sad)   $10
1:00 pm   $79 Orchestra Tix: “Mean Girls” The Musical Live in SF (1p + 7:30p Shows)   $79*
*Orchestra tickets start at $79 with secret code FUNCHEAP. The best seats will go quickly. FUNCHEAP code expires Wed. 12/18/24 at 11:59pm PT. No added ticket fees. Just one $5 order fee no matter how many tickets you purchase
2:00 pm   $10 Ping Pong “Holiday Hangovers” at SPIN San Francisco (Dec. 21-Jan. 5)   FREE
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)   FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $25 door tickets also available
7:00 pm   San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)   FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)   FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   SF’s First Night of Winter Comedy Show + “Hot Toddy Nights” (Dec. 20-21)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP

Pick Date

Saturday, December 21

$79 Orchestra Tix: “Mean Girls” The Musical Live in SF (1p + 7:30p Shows)
$79 Orchestra Tix: “Mean Girls” The Musical Live in SF (1p + 7:30p Shows)

Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from Tina Fey and an award-winning creative team. Follow Cady Heron’s hilarious journey through suburban high school drama, where taking on the Queen Bee comes with unexpected lessons. Don’t miss this fetch musical live on ...

“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
"Crazy Funny Asians" Free Comedy Showcase (SF)

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

SF’s First Night of Winter Comedy Show + “Hot Toddy Nights” (Dec. 20-21)
Saturday, December 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
SF's First Night of Winter Comedy Show + "Hot Toddy Nights" (Dec. 20-21)

Join us for Hot Toddy Nights: Sip, Laugh, and Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a special 2-night comedy event and winter cocktails. Winter Solstice Celebration: Hot Toddy Nights This December, escape the winter chill and join us at The Function for a special two-night-only event celebrating the Winter ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Saturday, December 21 – 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 (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

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (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 ...

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, December 21 – 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

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Saturday, December 21 – 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

“Puff Puff Laugh” SF’s Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)
"Puff Puff Laugh" SF's Cannabis Lounge Comedy Show (Moe Greens)

Puff Puff Laugh is Back! And now we’re on Saturdays! HellaFunny is taking over one of SF’s premier cannabis lounges, Moe Greens, for a night of “Puff Puff Laugh.” That’s right… it’s the only comedy show in San Francisco where you can (legally in California) get high ...Every Saturday

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Saturday, December 21 – 8:45 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

SF’s 2024 “Winter Walk” at Union Square (Dec. 14-22)
Saturday, December 21 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square
SF's 2024 "Winter Walk" at Union Square (Dec. 14-22)

Come experience a Holiday Mercantile at Union Square’s Winter Walk! Union Square is the perfect destination for holiday shopping, and this season from December 14th-22nd, Sunset Mercantile is partnering with Union Square Alliance to feature a holiday marketplace at Winter Walk 2024. Our tented outdoor ...

No Scrubs: SF’s ’90s Hip Hop + R&B Holiday Dance Party (Free Before 11p)
Saturday, December 21 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 11pm with RSVp
| The Function
No Scrubs: SF's '90s Hip Hop + R&B Holiday Dance Party (Free Before 11p)

What do you get when you mix World Renowned Art, 90s Hip Hop and RnB Music, a CRACKIN’ Dancefloor, Award Winning Cocktails, Bartenders, and Beautiful People? “NO SCRUBS” The ’90s were the best. The fashion was uhh-mayy-zing, the slang was super dope, and the music ...Every Saturday

2024/25’s First Full Day of Winter is Here (SF & Bay Area)
Saturday, December 21 – All Day | Cost: FREE | All Over the Bay Area
2024/25's First Full Day of Winter is Here (SF & Bay Area)
Winter is coming. Get into the holiday spirit by embracing the best of winter by gazing at dazzling holiday lighting displays, twirling around a pop-up outdoor ice rink, and indulging in seasonal produce. Bring on the winter charm and visit a Christmas tree farm, sniff the ...
$10 Ping Pong “Holiday Hangovers” at SPIN San Francisco (Dec. 21-Jan. 5)
Saturday, December 21 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SPIN San Francisco
$10 Ping Pong "Holiday Hangovers" at SPIN San Francisco (Dec. 21-Jan. 5)
Whether you have visiting family still in town or you’re looking to keep things low key staying local while you shake off the holiday haze, break the slump and keep the fun going at SPIN. From Saturday 12/21 to Sunday 1/5, SPIN is your go ...
6 Days Free Holiday Movies “A Christmas Story” (Orinda)
Saturday, December 21 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Orinda Theatre
6 Days Free Holiday Movies "A Christmas Story" (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 – ...

SF’s Premier “Founder/VC/Artist” Holiday Party (2024)
Saturday, December 21 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | Monarch
SF's Premier "Founder/VC/Artist" Holiday Party (2024)
We’re seizing control of three epic, interconnected venues to throw San Francisco’s premier founder/VC/artist holiday party! ​Monarch Two floors pulsating with holiday beats. Lose yourself in a labyrinth of sound or find your next big collaboration over craft cocktails. ​Open Decks Alert! 🪩 ​Got what it takes to ...
“Ursid” Last Meteor Shower of 2024: Peaks on Winter Solstice
Saturday, December 21 – 9:59 pm - Ends at 6:00 am | Cost: FREE | All Over San Francisco
"Ursid" Last Meteor Shower of 2024: Peaks on Winter Solstice
The annual Ursid meteor shower always peaks near the time of the December winter solstice. The low-key Ursid meteor shower is expected to be active around December 13 to 24, 2024. It typically peaks around the December solstice. In 2024, expect peak viewing to be in ...

Sunday, December 22

Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 22 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile

Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday

“49er Sunday Football” Watch Party at Westwood (SF)
Sunday, December 22 – 12:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover
| Westwood
"49er Sunday Football" Watch Party at Westwood (SF)

Join us every Sunday for the 49ers’ games and score amazing deals: 49 cent wings $4.90 pints or Fireball shots $4.90 pizza slices Don’t miss out on the ultimate game day experience – bring your friends and cheer on the 49ers with great food and ...

$79 Orchestra Tix: “Mean Girls” The Musical Live in SF (1p + 6:30p Shows)
$79 Orchestra Tix: “Mean Girls” The Musical Live in SF (1p + 6:30p Shows)

Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from Tina Fey and an award-winning creative team. Follow Cady Heron’s hilarious journey through suburban high school drama, where taking on the Queen Bee comes with unexpected lessons. Don’t miss this fetch musical live on ...

FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday)
FREE: Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Sunday)

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 ...

Free Tix: HellaSecret “Desi Comedy Night” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Sunday, December 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people. $25 at door without RSVP
| Secret Location (SF)
Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)

It’s the return of San Francisco’s only weekly HellaDesi Comedy Night with HellaFunny and Funcheap at a HellaSecret comedy venue with easy access to BART. See a showcase of some of the Bay Area’s top comedians of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi, Afghan, and South Asian descent ...Every Sunday

SF’s Best Black & Asian Comics “Rush Hour Comedy Night” (Sunday Night)
Sunday, December 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
SF's Best Black & Asian Comics "Rush Hour Comedy Night" (Sunday Night)

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 Tix: “Laff Baked” Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)
Sunday, December 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| Mission Cannabis Club
Free Tix: "Laff Baked" Sunday Night Cannabis Comedy Show (2024)

Spend Sunday night getting high (and laughing) with us. San Francisco’s Mission Cannabis Club features a beautiful lounge that is safe and clean for people to consume cannabis flower, prerolls, vapes, and edibles. Consume in comfort and sink into their dreamy leather booths or find ...Every Sunday

Free Sunday Comedy Night at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Free Sunday Comedy Night at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

San Francisco’s newest comedy club & cocktail lounge brings comedy and nightlife back to Market Street. Co-owned by comedian Stroy Moyd. Be among the first to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new full-time comedy club bringing back stand-up comedy and nightlife to ...Every Monday

SF’s 2024 “Winter Walk” at Union Square (Dec. 14-22)
Sunday, December 22 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square
SF's 2024 "Winter Walk" at Union Square (Dec. 14-22)

Come experience a Holiday Mercantile at Union Square’s Winter Walk! Union Square is the perfect destination for holiday shopping, and this season from December 14th-22nd, Sunset Mercantile is partnering with Union Square Alliance to feature a holiday marketplace at Winter Walk 2024. Our tented outdoor ...

Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, December 22 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Another Cafe (right outside)
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)

Meet us every Sunday @ 9:45 AM to gear up outside of Another Cafe (1191 Pine Street, SF). We have one hour to clean up Lower Nob Hill from 10-11 AM. We have supplies for you. Free yummy lunch and beverage after. We have limited ...Every Sunday

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, December 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

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 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Final Day)
Sunday, December 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Final Day)

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 ...

Union Square’s 2024 “Winter Walk” (Final Day)
Sunday, December 22 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's 2024 "Winter Walk" (Final Day)

Winter Walk returns to Union Square from December 13 – 22, located on Stockton Street to O’Farrell to Post! This 10-day event will turn two blocks into a pedestrian plaza with lush turf, diverse food truck offerings, enticing bars, and Instagram-worthy arctic-themed décor. Enjoy live performances and ...