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“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 — …

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 …

“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: …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

“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 “ …

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 …

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 …

“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 …

The Floozies + Dirtwire: Neon Sundown Tour (Berkeley)
Saturday, December 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $32.50 | The UC Theatre
The Floozies + Dirtwire: Neon Sundown Tour (Berkeley)

The Floozies
Brothers Matt and Mark Hill are the sonic visionaries behind electronic-funk powerhouse The Floozies. Certified heavyweights in the world of jam and future-groove, the Kansas City-based tandem champion authentic funk in the digital age.
Dirtwire
Dirtwire stands poised between ancient Mother Earth and modern technology, a …

“A Very Hitchcock Christmas” Free Twisted Holiday Plays in SF (Dec. 6-7)
Saturday, December 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Reservations are Free but Donation Encouraged
| Potrero Stage
"A Very Hitchcock Christmas" Free Twisted Holiday Plays in SF (Dec. 6-7)

PlayGround presents its fourth annual “twisted” holiday show:
A VERY HITCHCOCK CHRISTMAS,
BACK FOR THE FOURTH TWISTED YEAR!
Featuring five cinnamon-spiced, deliciously dark short plays inspired by
Psycho, Dial M for Murder, Shadow of a Doubt, Strangers on a Train, and The Birds
Dec 6-7 at 7:00 …

“Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir” 40th Annual Holiday Concert (Paramount Theater)
Saturday, December 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $24*
*$24-$100
| Paramount Theatre
"Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir" 40th Annual Holiday Concert (Paramount Theater)

This year’s Season theme “Hope in Harmony,” embodies OIGC’s mission to inspire joy and unity among all people through Black gospel and spiritual music traditions. This year’s celebration honors resilience, togetherness, and the timeless power of collective song to carry us into peace and …

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) …

30th Annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade (2025)
Saturday, December 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Downtown Calistoga
30th Annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade (2025)

Join us for the 30th annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade on December 6th at 7pm, a dazzling holiday tradition that lights up the streets of Calistoga! This magical evening brings over 20,000 spectators from near and far to admire beautifully decorated tractors, trucks, floats and …

The Setup
Saturday, December 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $35 | The Lost Church
The Setup

Tickets for sale directly from The Setup. CLICK for TIX.
Use discount code TLC20 for 20% off!
Doors 6:30pm
Show 7:00pm
 
The Setup is having a special run of underground comedy shows at The Lost Church.
This is the best comedy experience in San Francisco and is a must watch.
Underground and intimate, the show …

Comedy and Bubbles at the West Portal Art Gallery (SF)
Saturday, December 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*Includes Bubbly and Soft Drinks!
| West Portal Art Gallery
Comedy and Bubbles at the West Portal Art Gallery (SF)

Come to West Portal, San Francisco, the newest destination neighborhood, and experience the West Portal Art Gallery with fine art, fun comedy, and a glass of sparkling wine!

Bandaloop’s Free “Estuary” Vertical Dance Show (Oakland)
Saturday, December 6 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Suggested donation $25-75
| Bandaloop Studio
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 …

Lead With Love, Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 6 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $39*
*Discounted ticket prices are available before December 1st.
| First Presbyterian Church (Oakland)
Lead With Love, Holiday Concert

December 6, 7:30pm, Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church (1801 Lacassie Ave, Walnut Creek)
December 7, 4:00pm, First Presbyterian Church of Oakland (2619 Broadway, Oakland)
Our annual December holiday set, Lead with Love, is always a highlight for our audiences and will feature selections that focus on themes of the …

The Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy
Saturday, December 6 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $30*
*buyers can use code funcheap for an additional 10% off tickets
| Flux Vertical Theatre
The Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy

The Nutcracker you think you know is transformed into a sensual and modern pole and aerial show in this adult take on the beloved ballet.

Flux Vertical Theatre (FVT) invites you to unwrap a decadent holiday indulgence:
The Nutcracker Nightmare Fantasy, a thrilling and sensual reimagining of the …

“We Need a Little Christmas” Judy Garland Tribute at ACT (SF)
Saturday, December 6 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $40 | ACT Strand Theater San Francisco
"We Need a Little Christmas" Judy Garland Tribute at ACT (SF)

It’s a holiday celebration featuring Debbie Wileman’s acclaimed tribute to one of the Greatest Performers of our time, Judy Garland. Debbie Wileman’s uncanny recreation of the sound of Judy Garland has gained over 1 million online views and she is now, direct from London, onstage …

Santa & Ho Ho Hoes Comedy Night + Food Drive (Oakland)
Saturday, December 6 – 7:30 pm | Cost: $5*
*Free with $5 yearly membership at Akoma
| Akoma Oakland
Santa & Ho Ho Hoes Comedy Night + Food Drive (Oakland)

Share the magic as Santa & the Ho Ho Hoes spark joy! Vote for the winning Santa in our Garden of Earthly Delights Comedy Show & Food Drive!

Garden of Earthly Delights at Akoma
Indulge your senses in the Garden of Earthly Delights Comedy Show at Akoma. …

Pattie Gonia’s Eco Holiday Drag Show (The Regency Ballroom)
Saturday, December 6 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $48.74 | The Regency Ballroom
Pattie Gonia's Eco Holiday Drag Show (The Regency Ballroom)

Goldenvoice PresentsHOLIDAY SAVE HER! – An Environmental Drag Show
PATTIE GONIA
SAT, 6 DEC 2025 at 08:00PM PSTAges: All AgesDoors Open: 07:00PM
OnSale: Sun, 17 Aug 2025 at 10:00AM PDTAnnouncement: Sun, 17 Aug 2025 at 10:00AM PDT
If tickets in the accessible section are unavailable, please reach out to …