"SantaCon": SF's City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl is Back for 2025
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Fun & Games, San Francisco
"SantaCon": SF's City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl is Back for 2025
Brace yourself for the citywide takeover of rowdy Santas parading around The City
BART Fares & Parking Are Going Up January 1, 2026
Transportation
BART Fares & Parking Are Going Up January 1, 2026
Average fares rise 6.2% and parking rates adjust at high- and low-demand stations
After 50 Years, Budweiser Brewery Closes Its Doors in Fairfield
Goodbye
After 50 Years, Budweiser Brewery Closes Its Doors in Fairfield
The plant will officially close by February 22, 2026, leaving L.A. as CA’s last Budweiser site
Help Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay
Help Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years
Grab some flowers and help bring SF’s 55-foot float to life at Union Square’s Winter Walk, December 19-21.
San Francisco City Hall's Brand New Winter Lights Show
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Holiday Lights
San Francisco City Hall's Brand New Winter Lights Show
Through Dec. 30, City Hall lights up nightly with animated projections and a mobile soundtrack.

Sunday, December 14, 2025

10:00 am   Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)   FREE
10:30 am   Free Hoop Shoot: Kids Basketball Contest (SF)   FREE
5:30 pm   “Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Final Day)   FREE
5:30 pm   SF City Hall’s Brand New Animated Light Show (Thru Dec. 30)   FREE
6:00 pm   The 1st Annual Rhino Xmas Gay-la (The Castro)   $22*
*Use code FUNCHEAP22 for $22 tickets (regular price $59).
7:00 pm   Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Jessica Michelle Singleton)   FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Must arrive 30 minutes early for guaranteed entry. All shows are 18 & over with valid photo ID. Like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum.
7:00 pm   Breakout Comedy Star “Jessica Michelle Singleton” Live in SF (Cobb’s)   $32.05*
*Starts at $32.05 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
7:00 pm   Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)   FREE*
*Exclusive free tickets with Eventbrite RSVP. Otherwise $20-25 at door. Please note like most comedy clubs, there is a two drink minimum per person

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Sunday, December 14

“Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Final Day)
Sunday, December 14 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
"Let's Glow SF" 2025: SF's Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Final Day)

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 ...

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Nights (Jessica Michelle Singleton)
Secret Guest List: Cobb's Free Comedy Nights (Jessica Michelle Singleton)

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 ...

Sunday “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” at SF’s Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Sunday "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" at SF's Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Breakout Comedy Star “Jessica Michelle Singleton” Live in SF (Cobb’s)
Sunday, December 14 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $32.05*
*Starts at $32.05 General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
| Cobb's Comedy Club
Breakout Comedy Star "Jessica Michelle Singleton" Live in SF (Cobb's)
Jessica Michelle Singleton is a powerhouse of comedy in a teeny tiny package, known for her high energy, overly honest, always silly, and often dark & dirty performances. A Comedy Store Paid Regular, she is the breakout star of Iliza’S Locals (Hulu), a comedy special series ...
Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Sunday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (Dec. 13-24)

Winter Walk Presented by JPMorganChase, San Francisco’s signature holiday event, returns to Union Square December 13-24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This annual event will once again feature a holiday marketplace, food trucks, ...

SF City Hall’s Brand New Animated Light Show (Thru Dec. 30)
Sunday, December 14 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco City Hall
SF City Hall's Brand New Animated Light Show (Thru Dec. 30)

San Francisco City Hall has debuted a brand new holiday installation: City Hall Winter Lights, a free projection mapping show that turns both the Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue sides of the building into a giant animated storybook. The month-long display runs nightly through ...

The 1st Annual Rhino Xmas Gay-la (The Castro)
Sunday, December 14 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $22*
*Use code FUNCHEAP22 for $22 tickets (regular price $59).
| Eureka Valley Recreation Center
The 1st Annual Rhino Xmas Gay-la (The Castro)
An end-of-year & holiday celebration and fundraiser at Eureka Valley Recreation Center, 100 Collingwood St, SF (right around the corner from Theatre Rhinoceros). Co-hosted by Bobby Friday, Grand Duchess 48 of SF & Miss California Gold 2020, and John Fisher, Executive Artistic Director of Theatre ...

Monday, December 15

Free “Hayes Valley Comedy Night” Monday at SF’s New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)
Free "Hayes Valley Comedy Night" Monday at SF's New Black-Owned Comedy Club (The Function)

Welcome to the heart of laughter right on the edge of SF’s vibrant Hayes Valley district! Step into a world of hilarity and at the newest addition to the city’s comedy scene – a chic, upscale comedy club boasting avant-garde decor, an upstairs lounge and a roster of top-notch comedians. ...

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, December 15 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland’s Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF’s Newest Comedy Club (The Function)
Monday Night Free Comedy Show 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

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 Monday

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Monday, December 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (Dec. 13-24)

Winter Walk Presented by JPMorganChase, San Francisco’s signature holiday event, returns to Union Square December 13-24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This annual event will once again feature a holiday marketplace, food trucks, ...

Union Square’s 2025 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (2nd Night)
Monday, December 15 – 4:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2025 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (2nd Night)

Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that went on to inspire thousands of menorahs around the world. This year’s eight-night festival brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies ...

Tuesday, December 16

SF Well-Crafted: Free Leather Ornament-Making Workshop in Mid-Market (Haru by SAMS)
SF Well-Crafted: Free Leather Ornament-Making Workshop in Mid-Market (Haru by SAMS)

Not your average paint & sip! Get crafty while enjoying hand-crafted drinks and food and creating unique art. Enjoy free craft workshops that are the perfect artsy excuse to explore bars and restaurants in Mid-Market. Join at The Beer Hall for a custom greeting card ...

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)
Tuesday, December 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:30p)

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. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold ...Every Tuesday

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday

SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek)
SF’s Iconic Punchline Comedy Club: Secret Guest List (Joe Klocek)

Get ready for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s iconic Punchline Comedy Club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Secret Guest List: Punchline Free Comedy Nights Punchline Comedy Club, 444 Battery., SF FREE with RSVP (otherwise tickets are $18/$20). – Must ...

$1 Margaritas & “Disco Taco Tuesday” at Underdogs (SoMa)
Tuesday, December 16 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Join us for a Disco Taco Tuesday at Underdogs Cantina with $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8pm! $1 Margs & Disco Taco Tuesday at 7:30pm Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 MARGARITAS from 7:30pm – 8:00pm ...Every Tuesday

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Tuesday, December 16 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (Dec. 13-24)

Winter Walk Presented by JPMorganChase, San Francisco’s signature holiday event, returns to Union Square December 13-24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This annual event will once again feature a holiday marketplace, food trucks, ...

Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday
Tuesday, December 16 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Orinda Books
Jane Austen's 250th Birthday
Join us for a cup of tea and a biscuit to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday! We will be serving complimentary tea and biscuits for the occasion. Not to mention, all Jane Austen titles will be 10% off! at purchase. Drop in to celebrate one of England’s ...
Union Square’s 2025 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (3rd Night)
Tuesday, December 16 – 4:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2025 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (3rd Night)

Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that went on to inspire thousands of menorahs around the world. This year’s eight-night festival brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies ...

“Thirst Draft” Bash: Write Drunk + Open Mic Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Tuesday, December 16 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No Cover, 21+
| Madrone Art Bar
"Thirst Draft" Bash: Write Drunk + Open Mic Night (Madrone Art Bar)
THIRST DRAFT: WRITE DRUNK, EDIT NEVER An event for writers — and for writing. Everyone gets the same prompt when they walk in the door. What ends up on the page is up to you. Here’s how it works: Interpret the prompt however you like but try ...
2025 Chanukah Party: Giveaways, DJ & Holiday Food
Tuesday, December 16 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | NEMA - SF Luxury Apartments
2025 Chanukah Party: Giveaways, DJ & Holiday Food

Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that went on to inspire thousands of menorahs around the world. This year’s eight-night festival brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies ...

Free Jazz Night: Evangelista + Boisen Trio (Make-Out Room)
Tuesday, December 16 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No Cover/Donations Accepted
| Make-Out Room
Free Jazz Night: Evangelista + Boisen Trio (Make-Out Room)
Jazz at the Make-Out Room (formerly the Monday Make-Out) continues! A wily evening of cutting-edge jazz, free improvisation, and creative music. Guitarist Karl Evangelista performs a daring restaging of Sonny Sharrock’s landmark solo album “Guitar.” The Myles Boisen String Trio joins.
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, December 16 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday

Wednesday, December 17

$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)
Wednesday, December 17 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No admission charge. Wings are $1 each.
| Underdogs Cantina
$1 Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina (SoMa)

Join us for Wing Wednesdays at Underdogs Cantina with $1 Wings from 4:30pm – Close! $1 Wing Wednesdays | 4:30pm to Close Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (Across from ballpark), SF FREE (No Cover) $1 WINGS from 4:30pm – Close Happy Hour from ...Every Wednesday

“Hook-Up Horror Stories” Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)
Wednesday, December 17 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

We’ve all had bad dates. Lets hear SF’s top comedians make you laugh about them! Bad dates make great comedy. 💘 First 50 RSVPs get in FREE – claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention—the stand-up show where SF’s top comedians spill their most outrageous dating ...Every Wednesday

“Holiday Gaiety” Adult Holiday Show w/ SF Symphony
Wednesday, December 17 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $39*
*Starts at $39 (while supplies last) 
| Davies Symphony Hall
"Holiday Gaiety" Adult Holiday Show w/ SF Symphony
Tis the season to be merry and gay! Naughty fun is guaranteed in this adult-themed holiday variety show filled with iconic guests like Peaches Christ, comedian Evan Mills, Adore Delano from RuPaul’s Drag Race, and Sasha Allen from The Voice. Holiday Gaiety Monday, December 17, 2025 | 7:30p Davies ...
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 Wednesday

Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Wednesday, December 17 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
Union Square's Festive "Winter Walk" 2025 (Dec. 13-24)

Winter Walk Presented by JPMorganChase, San Francisco’s signature holiday event, returns to Union Square December 13-24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This annual event will once again feature a holiday marketplace, food trucks, ...