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Sunnyvale Holiday Market + 26th Annual Tree Lighting (2025) Sunnyvale Holiday Market + 26th Annual Tree Lighting (2025)

Holiday Market with Sip Shop Eat & 26th Annual Tree Lighting
Step into the holiday spirit at Cityline! ✨ Join us for a festive day filled with local shopping, live entertainment, and community cheer — all leading up to Downtown Sunnyvale’s beloved 26th Annual Tree Lighting.
Here’s …

Talk: How to Drink Less During the Holidays, While Still Having Fun (SF)
Saturday, December 6 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Books Inc. (Opera Plaza)
Talk: How to Drink Less During the Holidays, While Still Having Fun (SF)

Join Dr. Kim Makoi (D.C., Ph.D.) at Books Inc. Opera Plaza for a lively, practical, and surprisingly fun holiday wellness talk: “How to Get Your Liver Through the Holidays — While Still Having Fun!”
In this mini-class, Dr. Kim shares simple, doable tips for staying balanced …

Igniting Healing & Hope: A Celebration of Pho, Art & Giving (SF)
Saturday, December 6 – 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required - suggested $10 donation
| Persimmon Acupuncture
Igniting Healing & Hope: A Celebration of Pho, Art & Giving (SF)

SF Asian Women’s Shelter and Persimmon Acupuncture are teaming up for a cozy, joy-filled Holiday IGNITE Pho-ndraiser — an afternoon of phở, art, and heartwarming community connection.
We hope you’ll join us for this beautiful celebration of nourishment, connection, and community care. Your presence helps sustain the …

Epic Break Dance Battle w/ $500 Prize + House Party at IKEA (Downtown SF)
Saturday, December 6 – 3:00 pm | Cost: $12.51*
*Early bird pricing - starts at $12.51; $20 at the door
| 945 Market
Epic Break Dance Battle w/ $500 Prize + House Party at IKEA (Downtown SF)

Oakland-based TURFinc. brings its lively dance battle events to San Francisco, taking over the L4 space at 945 Market for an afternoon into evening event featuring workshops, dance battles and a house party. $500 for first prize, $250 for second prize. For the full schedule …

San Francisco Fashion Festival 2025 “Fantasia”
Saturday, December 6 – 4:00 pm | Cost: $78 | Sandboxvr
San Francisco Fashion Festival 2025 "Fantasia"

San Francisco Fashion Festival 2025 “Fantasia” is finally here! Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping fashion. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we showcase the latest trends and designs from top designers. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or just looking …

San Francisco Fashion Festival 2025
Saturday, December 6 – 4:00 pm | Cost: $78*
*RSVP is required
| Sandboxvr
San Francisco Fashion Festival 2025

San Francisco Fashion Festival 2025 “Fantasia” is finally here! Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping fashion. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we showcase the latest trends and designs from top designers. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or just looking …

Oakland’s “Rockridge Holidaze” Holiday Stroll & Celebration (2025)
Saturday, December 6 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free and fun for all ages!
| Rockridge District
Oakland's “Rockridge Holidaze” Holiday Stroll & Celebration (2025)

You are invited to sip, sample, and shop your way through a joyous evening in Oakland’s Rockridge district.

Check people off your holiday list by taking advantage of special offers, pop-up vendors, kids’ activities, and a community craft fair. Bring the whole family to experience music …

Santa Paws 2025: Pup Pics + Brews (Pier 70) Santa Paws 2025: Pup Pics + Brews (Pier 70)

 Kickit365 SantaPaws 2025
Holiday Party & Pup Photos with Santa
Standard Deviant Brewing @ Pier 70
Saturday, December 6th | 4:00–7:00 PM
Get ready to sleigh the season with Kickit365’s SantaPaws 2025 — a holiday bash where teammates, friends, and furry pals come together for some festive fun!
Bring your four-legged bestie for a holiday …

2nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting w/ Roller Skating + Free Carousel Rides (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Saturday, December 6 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Visit Eventbrite to RSVP so we have a rough headcount for hot cocoa!
| Yerba Buena Gardens
2nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting w/ Roller Skating + Free Carousel Rides (Yerba Buena Gardens)

Free outdoor roller skating, carousel rides, hot cocoa, vouchers for pizza, story time, and the ONLY living coniferous holiday tree in the Bay Area!

We’re lighting a giant Coastal Redwood again! Come enjoy with cocoa, activities, and prizes

Come out to Yerba Buena Gardens for a festive evening filled …

“Seasons of Love” Free Drag Show at The Stud (Downtown SF)
Saturday, December 6 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Entry! Donations Accepted! NOTAFLOF!
| The Stud
"Seasons of Love" Free Drag Show at The Stud (Downtown SF)

Seasons of Love: An open drag show benefitting the Castro Country Club and the Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center.
4-7pm, Saturday, Dec. 6th at The Stud, 1123 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Featuring a drag show, Jello shots, raffle prizes and free entry.
More info at: https://www.facebook.com/events/868095092461076
Presented …

“Rockridge Holidaze” BART Plaza Festival + Market (Oakland)
Saturday, December 6 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| Rockridge BART Plaza
"Rockridge Holidaze" BART Plaza Festival + Market (Oakland)

You are invited to sip, sample, and shop your way through a joyous evening in Oakland’s Rockridge district.
Check people off your holiday list by taking advantage of special offers, pop-up vendors, kids’ activities, and a community craft fair. Bring the whole family to experience music …

Downtown Pleasant Hill Annual Holiday Celebration (2025)
Saturday, December 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Pleasant Hill
Downtown Pleasant Hill Annual Holiday Celebration (2025)

As the holidays are fast approaching, Downtown Pleasant Hill is ushering in the season with FREE festivities that bring the community and families together to celebrate.
Taking place on Saturday, December 6 from 5:00-7:00 pm, at the Plaza in front of Jack’s Restaurant & Bar, Downtown …

Cypress Lawn’s 2025 Holiday Lighting Event (Colma)
Saturday, December 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free family friendly event
| Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
Cypress Lawn's 2025 Holiday Lighting Event (Colma)

Celebrate the holiday season with us as we light up our Lakeside Columbarium with beautiful holiday lights. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the festive atmosphere. We will even have a visit from Santa Claus. Don’t miss this special event filled with joy and …

“Santa Mateo” Secret-Society-Style Santa Bar/Restaurant Crawl (2025)
Saturday, December 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Website Secret Password: 12.6.25
| Downtown San Mateo
"Santa Mateo" Secret-Society-Style Santa Bar/Restaurant Crawl (2025)

Step aside, SantaCon — there’s a refreshed holiday tradition in the Bay Area.
Santa Mateo is a 21+ secret-society-style holiday game crawl bringing hundreds of festive, costumed Santas to Downtown San Mateo for an evening of playful challenges, food and drink specials, and charitable mischief — …

“KeFe: Music Island” Art Opening (SF)
Saturday, December 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Harman Projects
"KeFe: Music Island" Art Opening (SF)

Harman Projects is pleased to announce Music Island, an exhibition by San Francisco based artist duo KeFe.
 
Opening Night Reception:
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Wine and spirits will be generously provided by Kokoro Spirits and Vocal Vineyards, and the artists will be in attendance.
 
Gallery Hours: …

Cine-Gastronomy
Saturday, December 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: $150*
*Includes all food and films
| 500 Capp Street
Cine-Gastronomy

An evening of taste, tones, and moving images. 
With food sponsorships by Chez Panisse, Fox & Lion, Kahnfections and Shapeshifters Brewery.
On Saturday, December 6th from 5 – 8 pm, Cine-Gastronomy will bring together Bay Area artists and filmmakers for a sensorial evening hosted by 500 Capp …

Inner Sunset Holiday Light Stroll (2025)
Saturday, December 6 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Inner Sunset
Inner Sunset Holiday Light Stroll (2025)

Let the magic of the holiday season continue into the evening at the 4th Annual Inner Sunset Holiday Lights Stroll!
Connect and explore the unique small businesses of our vibrant Inner Sunset neighborhood. Featuring festively decorated and lit storefronts, living windows, live music, and in-shop events …

Nicolas Bearde
Saturday, December 6 – 5:30 pm | Cost: $30*
*$30.00
| Piedmont Piano Company
Nicolas Bearde

Swinging into the Holidays – Now celebrating his 18th Annual Holiday show,  this special concert is a “must see” for all fans of contemporty Jazz and Blues. With heart-warming holiday classics and carols getting the signature Nicolas Bearde high-energy makeover, and… with genre turns from …

Full Moon Sound Bath with Restorative Yoga & Reiki Healing
Saturday, December 6 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $60 | Yoga Flow SF - Ocean

Led by Reiki Master and Yoga Flow SF teacher Alyssa Lauren Stone, this Full Moon experience blends three potent healing modalities: restorative yoga, energy-based Reiki, and a meditative sound bath using Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, chimes, and global instruments.
As the Full Moon reaches peak …

The British Benevolent Society Annual Christmas Party
Saturday, December 6 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $195*
*Includes a 3 course meal and a night of British revelry and charity.
| San Francisco Elks Lodge #3
The British Benevolent Society Annual Christmas Party

Join the British Benevolent Society of California for a joyous evening of festive cheer, elegant dining, and community spirit at our Annual Christmas Party. Held in the beautifully restored Elks Lodge No. 3, this special evening is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends, family, …

Renegade Orchestra at the Winchester Mystery House (San Jose)
Saturday, December 6 – 6:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*General Admission
| Winchester Mystery House
Renegade Orchestra at the Winchester Mystery House (San Jose)

The Renegade Orchestra and Winchester Mystery House will be joining forces for the first time to present a rockin’ holiday concert out on the grand lawn.
This show will be very family-friendly and accessible to fans of many different genres. 
Admission includes not only the Renegade Orchestra …

“La Posada Navideña” w/ Traditional Latin American Dances (Oakland)
Saturday, December 6 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Temple Hill Auditorium
"La Posada Navideña" w/ Traditional Latin American Dances (Oakland)

La Posada Navideña will be an event celebrating the birth of “El niño Jesus” as Joseph and Mary seek room in the inn(s) of our homes.  The program will feature traditional dances and music from Latin America, showcasing the rich folklore and love for “ …

“Puppet Wars” Holiday Puppet Wrestling Chaos (Alameda)
Saturday, December 6 – 6:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*20 online 25 at door
| Almanac Barrel House, Brewery & Taproom
"Puppet Wars" Holiday Puppet Wrestling Chaos (Alameda)

PUPPET WARS presents: “Silent Night, Broken Strings”
LIVE at Almanac Adventureland – Alameda | Saturday, December 6th | 6:30 PM
The puppets return for one final battle of the year… and this time, it’s holiday havoc!
Join us for Puppet Wars: Silent Night, Broken Strings — our very …

Elvin Bishop: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Live at Biscuits & Blues (SF)
Saturday, December 6 – 6:30 pm | Cost: $60*
*$60 Presale | $65 Day of Show
| Biscuits And Blues
Elvin Bishop: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Live at Biscuits & Blues (SF)

First Show: 6:30pm   |   Doors at 5:15pm
Second Show: 9:00pm | Doors at 8:30pm
Elvin Bishop, a Rock & Roll and Blues Hall of Famer, first rose to fame as a founding member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, helping shape the sound of modern …

Azesu: Blending Jazz & Latin Rhythms
Saturday, December 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $32*
*$32/General; $44/Angel; $114/Group of 4 (prices include all fees)
| Rhythmix Cultural Works
Azesu: Blending Jazz & Latin Rhythms

Combining Peruvian, Cuban and Venezuelan rhythms with contemporary American jazz, Azesu is a dynamic Bay Area ensemble featuring Grammy-winning musicians. Led by legendary timbalero Orestes Vilató (Fania All Stars, Santana) with Omar Ledezma Jr (percussion, vocals), David Pinto (bass), Jonathan Alford (piano), Sheldon Brown (saxophone) …