Community
Sunday, December 14
SF’s “Civic Strings” Free Concerts (2025/26)
The San Francisco Civic Music Association presents “Civic Strings” free concerts from Dec. 14, 2025 – May 17, 2026 at First Baptist Church! “Civic Strings” concerts – a smaller, string-focused ensemble, especially tailored for players getting reintroduced into classical music. This group is a string ...
Final Free Holiday Sing Along of 2025 w/ All-Women Choir + “Super Super” Big Band (SF’s Ferry Building)
Celebrate the season with live holiday music at the Marketplace! From December 3rd to December 14th, the Ferry Building Marketplace will be hosting various musicians, choirs, and bands. Come enjoy the festive atmosphere and sing along to your favorite holiday tunes! The Performance Schedule is ...
Free Hoop Shoot: Kids Basketball Contest (SF)
Hoop Shoot is a no-cost fun and energetic event for boys and girls ages 8–13 to participate in a basketball free-throw competition, hosted by the San Francisco Elks Lodge No. 3. Participants can test their skills and even earn the chance to advance to District, ...
MMclay Holiday Market
The MMclay Holiday Market is around the corner! Come experience the showroom transformed into a festive holiday marketplace ❄️
MMclay will be joined by 12 local vendors, including coffee, pastries, textiles, ceramics, art, and more gifts!
Winter 2025 “East Bay Open Studios” w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)
Discover art this holiday season! East Bay Open Studios is back for two weekends this December with over 180+ artists opening their studios to the public. This free, self-guided event invites you to visit artist studios, pop-ups, and galleries in Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. ...
6th Annual Bernal Heights “Holidays on the Hill” Art + Gift Faire (2025)
The Bernal Heights 6th annual neighborhood “Holidays on the Hill” event is BACK. It’s Sunday, December 14th from 11am to 4pm.
Neighbors started this during the pandemic for people to get to know their neighbors and support local artists, craftspeople and small businesses. Now we are ...
A Taste of Naija: Pop-Up Nigerian Lunch at Jim’s (SF)
ENO Events x Jim’s Restaurant presents our first-ever Nigerian Lunch Special! We’re sharing classic, homemade recipes straight from the culture – rich, bold, comforting, and unforgettable.
On the menu 🇳🇬
• Egusi Soup
• Jollof Rice (vegetarian)
• Rice & Stew
Enjoy a home-style, made-with-love Nigerian meal, the way you’d ...
4th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft and Makers Faire
100% of Ticket Sales Go to California Pitbull Rescue!
Free Entry for Kids, Adults are $1 or $3 for our Holiday Tote!
Photos w/Santa Claus, Snowball Target Practice, & Food Vendors!
RSVP on Eventbrite today! Live Music!
Special Happy Hour from Great Notion All Day!
Support Small Businesses this Holiday ...
Christmas Pop-Up & Food Drive (Colma)
Christmas Pop-Up & Food Drive at Paul’s Flowers!
Colma, CA
Join us for a festive community pop-up at Paul’s Flowers in Colma—the perfect place to shop, snack, and give back this holiday season!
✨ What to Expect:
• Local vendors with unique, handcrafted gifts
• Hot food for sale & ...
Holiday Afternoon Tea Time at SF’s Ferry Building
On Sunday, December 14, join Little Moon Bakehouse for their largest tea time yet! Located in San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building, Little Moon Bakehouse captures the magic of traditional Asian baked goods, while maintaining a commitment to a plant-based, eco-friendly lifestyle. Gather with loved ones ...
December Closet Collective Pop Up w/ $5 Bins (SF)
La Tienda is teaming up with Sour Cherry Comics to put on a December Closet Collective Pop-Up.
We hope to see you there taking advantage of our holiday sales! We’ll have a variety of sizes, brands, and items available for purchase!
We will have a variety of ...
Cherry Bomb Holiday Market (SF)
Tattoos, records, jewelry, and vintage from the best of the best in SF!
Shop from 30 vendors, get inked by 11 tattoo artists, and enjoy music from 5 DJs from HydeFM. Grab all your holiday gifts and winter wear in one place!
All Ages – Free event
We’ll ...
Cosplay and Boba Social (SF)
We are excited to announce our boba and cosplay social event next month. Come enjoy activities, board games, raffles, and connect with other fans! Cosplay is completely optional, feel free to come just to relax and spend time with everyone!
Event details:
Date: Sunday December 14, 2025
Location: ...
A Very Merry Brooklyn Basin Small Dog Meetup (Oakland)
A HOLIDAY HANGOUT FOR SMALL DOGS AT BROOKLYN BASIN
Join us for A Very Merry Meetup — a cozy, holiday-themed gathering for small dogs and their humans at beautiful Township Commons Park in Brooklyn Basin!
We’re keeping this one relaxed and festive: just pups, people, community joy, and ...
Free LEGO Mini-Winter Wonderland in San Leandro (Dec. 14-Jan. 10)
Finally it is back, a LEGO® winter display at the Bay Area Family Church.
2305 Washington ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
Only for 4 weeks starting Sunday December 14, 2025 until Saturday 10 January 2026
The 5 by 17 feet display will be open only on Saturday and ...
Holiday Bakes Cookie Decorating Class
Join Painted Ladies Pastry for an afternoon of festivity and sweet treats! On Sunday, December 14th, head to the Ferry Building for cookie decorating fun! Indulge your sweet tooth and embrace your creativity while learning a new skill that is sure to impress your friends ...
Explore Nature: Free Guided Holiday Hike w/ Crafts (Palo Alto)
Come out to the Palo Alto Baylands and the EV EcoCenter on December 14, 2025 between 2:00-4:00 PM for a day of outdoor exploration and interactive activities. Get ready to immerse yourself in nature and learn about the environment in a fun and engaging way.
Whether ...
Cy Dancworks Xmas Open House w/ Santa, Art + Free Dance Classes (San Mateo)
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with holiday cheer, joyful dancing, and family fun at CY Danceworks!
Bring your loved ones and step into a festive wonderland where you can:
✨ Jump into FREE Demo Dance Classes
☕ Enjoy Free Snacks & Treats
❄️ Create Festive Holiday Art ...
Rockin’ Jalapeño Tribute Concert w/ 25+ Musicians (SF)
Brava! for Women in the Arts and Greg Landau is honored to present A Rockin’ Jalapeño Tribute Concert, celebrating the extraordinary life and music of Jose Cuellar, better known as Dr. Loco, on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM at Brava Theater Center (2781 24th Street, Mission District, ...
34th Annual Mission Dolores Basilica Choir Candlelight Christmas Concert (SF)
Mission Dolores Basilica Choir will present George Frederic Handel’s Messiah for its 34th annual Candelight Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14 at 5 p.m. in the Basilica, corner of Dolores and 16th Streets, San Francisco.
Jerome Lenk will conduct the Mission Dolores Basilica Choir with soloists ...
San Francisco Boys Chorus Holiday Program (Morgan Hill)
Join us for a joyous evening of carols and holiday classics, featuring selections from Bach to Broadway performed by the San Francisco Boys Chorus. The concert will feature their treble ensemble and will be approximately 1 hour.
The internationally acclaimed and Grammy Award-winning San Francisco Boys ...
Love Came Down
Two choirs join together with a string quartet, sax, and guest vocalists to bring the message of Love to the community. Additionally, the Greatful Heart band will perform contemporary Christmas music by Matt Redman and Chris Tomlin.
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 ...
Wreathmaking Workshop w/ Treats + Drinks (Oakland)
Join us as we partner with Planter Day, one of our favorite local plant shops! The workshop will take place at their 6064 College Avenue location in Oakland, CA, Sunday December 14th, 2025 6:00am-7:30pm
This super fun session includes:
All plant materials + tools
Guided instruction
Take home packaging
Delicious ...
Monday, December 15
Holiday Music Match Up Quiz Night
Get ready to sleigh your way through the ultimate Holiday Music Quiz Night! We’re decking the halls and turning up the volume for our very first Holiday Music Match Up, where you’ll test your skills in Name That Tune, Finish the Lyric, and festive music ...
Tuesday, December 16
“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 ...
Wednesday, December 17
Reindeer Games: People’s Circus Theatre
Come check out People’s Circus Theatre’s third run of Reindeer Games at the Children’s Creativity Museum!
Santa’s Reindeer are back!
Santa’s Reindeer anxiously await Christmas Eve when they get to fly Santa’s sleigh. How will they pass the time? Playing Reindeer Games, of course!
People’s Circus Theatre’s unique ...
SF’s “One City One Book” Author Showcase: AI Pioneer Dr. Fei-Fei Li
Discover the story behind San Francisco’s 2025 One City One Book selection, The Worlds I See, as Dr. Fei-Fei Li sits down with technology journalist Adam Lashinsky. In this engaging conversation, Li reflects on her journey as an immigrant, scientist, and AI pioneer, sharing insights ...
Thursday, December 18
SF’s Holiday “Castro Wine Walk” (2025)
Join us for the Castro Wine Walk! Sip seasonal pours, sip and stroll through 11 local businesses, and celebrate fall in the gayborhood.
Raise a glass—it’s the holiday season in the Castro! On Thursday, December 18, the Castro Merchants Association is uncorking the Castro Wine Walk, ...
Free “Loteria” Game Night (Mexican Bingo) in The Mission
Game Night at Tacolicious: Valencia Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for an evening of fun, food, and community at Tacolicious on Valencia Street! We’re bringing Mission Lotería to the table—a San Francisco twist on the classic Mexican game. Play for ...
