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Sunday, December 22

6 Days Free Holiday Movies “Scrooged” (Orinda)
Sunday, December 22 – 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Orinda Theatre
6 Days Free Holiday Movies "Scrooged" (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 – ...

Open Holiday Concert: “Upon a Midnight Clear” (Walnut Creek)
Sunday, December 22 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Sufism Reoriented Sanctuary
Open Holiday Concert: "Upon a Midnight Clear" (Walnut Creek)
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, Sufism Reoriented will be presenting “Upon a Midnight Clear,” an open holiday concert filled with stories and songs to celebrate the Light. This festive occasion will also include warm cider, treats, and a living nativity scene.  Guests can come when ...

“Glowfari” 2024 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Nov. 8-Jan. 26)
"Glowfari" 2024 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Nov. 8-Jan. 26)

Glowfari returns in November 2024! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

6 Days Free Holiday Movies “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (Orinda)
Sunday, December 22 – 6:45 pm | Cost: FREE | Orinda Theatre
6 Days Free Holiday Movies "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (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 – ...

Country Christmas with Patrick Noel Russ & The Lucky Sevens
Sunday, December 22 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $18 | Almost Famous Wine Lounge
Country Christmas with Patrick Noel Russ & The Lucky Sevens
Bar opens 1 hour before showtime. Happy hour ends 1/2 hour before headliner starts. Show starts at 7 pm. Two-drink minimum per guest. Rotating weekly happy hour specials!  Come celebrate a country Christmas with Livermore’s own Patrick Noel Russ & The Lucky Sevens! This show rings in ...

Monday, December 23

Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Monday, December 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Brand New "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 ...

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

Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays + Block Parties (2024)
Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays + Block Parties (2024)
San Francisco fire stations are lighting up once again for the holidays, bringing festive cheer with creative decorations and even snow machines! The city’s beloved Fire Station Community Holiday Decorations Competition is back for its fifth year, spreading joy and raising funds for local charities. What ...
SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, December 23 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
| Emporium SF
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday

CANCELED: SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)
Monday, December 23 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
CANCELED: SF's "Wurst Drag Trivia" (Every Monday)

Don’t miss the best drag trivia in SF, hosted by BeBe Sweetbriar! Grab a beer and some sausages and try your best (or your wurst) to beat the competition while Bebe keeps the questions hard and the ambiance light. SF’s Wurst Drag Trivia ...Every Monday

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, December 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, December 23 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
| Abbey Tavern
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday

Tuesday, December 24

SF’s Free Christmas Eve Comedy Night + Xmas Cocktail Happy Hour ALL NIGHT (2024)
Tuesday, December 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
SF's Free Christmas Eve Comedy Night + Xmas Cocktail Happy Hour ALL NIGHT (2024)
Spend your Christmas Eve with The Function for two hilarious comedy shows and happy hour on holiday cocktails all night Christmas Eve Comedy Night: Laughs & Holiday Cheer This Christmas Eve, trade in the stress of family gatherings for a night filled with big laughs, festive drinks, ...
Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)
Tuesday, December 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*No cover. $2 margarita with a purchase of a taco (starting at $4.75)
| Westwood
Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)

Taco Tuesdays just got even better because you can get a $2 margarita with the purchase of a taco starting at $4.75. Doors open at 6 p.m., and free trivia begins at 7 p.m.! Winners get prizes. Bring your crew and compete for great prizes! ...Every Tuesday

Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Brand New "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 ...

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, December 24 – 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 + 8:45p)

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

SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (Christmas Eve)
Tuesday, December 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Tickets are $20 with skate rental included in the cost of admission
| Union Square Park
SF's Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (Christmas Eve)

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2024-25 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square. First (100) guests skate for free during the ...

SF’s Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Xmas Eve)
SF's Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Xmas Eve)

December 21-22, 2024 – Ice Skating Sessions: 10AM – 12PM (Live Music and Holiday Kid Activities) 1PM – 3PM (Live Music, Santa Claus and Holiday Kid Activities) 5PM – 7PM (DJ Skate Party with DJ D Sharp) December 24, 2024 – Ice Skating Sessions: 10AM ...

SF’s “Winter Wonderland”: Free Ice Skating & Santa on Xmas Eve
SF's "Winter Wonderland": Free Ice Skating & Santa on Xmas Eve

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 ...

Christmas Eve at San Jose’s 2024 “Christmas in the Park”
Tuesday, December 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Christmas Eve at San Jose's 2024 "Christmas in the Park"

Christmas in the Park is an annual holiday tradition that takes place in the heart of Downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 45 years, this whimsical walk-thru event has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the ...

2024 Christmas Eve Ice Skating at San Jose’s “Downtown Ice”
Tuesday, December 24 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
| Downtown Ice (San Jose)
2024 Christmas Eve Ice Skating at San Jose's "Downtown Ice"

Located at 120 S. Market St., the downtown San Jose rink opens on Thursday, November 21 and operates daily through January 20, 2025. Skate in true California style. A local tradition since 1994, Downtown Ice in San Jose is the only rink in the world that ...

December 24th Visits & Holiday Gift Deliveries to SF Older Adults
Tuesday, December 24 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | LBFE
December 24th Visits & Holiday Gift Deliveries to SF Older Adults
Spread Holiday Cheer with LBFE! Join us in bringing joy to older adults this season by volunteering on December 24th! Here’s how you can help: _______________ December 24th In-Person Visit & Gift Delivery Visit an older adult, bringing a holiday gift and some holiday spirit! December 24th (1:00 PM ...
“Enchant” 2024: Christmas Eve at the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze
Tuesday, December 24 – 4:30 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: $27*
*Tickets start at $27 + fees. Prices may fluctuate with demand. Ice Skating for additional $15.
| PayPal Park (San Jose)
"Enchant" 2024: Christmas Eve at the World's Largest Christmas Light Maze

Enchant Christmas, home to the world’s largest Christmas light maze, returns to PayPal Park with an all new theme, Reindeer Games. Experience a world of Christmas wonder as you journey into the heart of a magical holiday tale. Set against a dazzling backdrop, your adventure ...

2024 Pier 39 Christmas Eve Tree Lighting Show
Tuesday, December 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
2024 Pier 39 Christmas Eve Tree Lighting Show

An awe-inspiring Christmas tree has welcomed millions of visitors at the Entrance Plaza of PIER 39 every holiday season since 1983 (except 2020), becoming a not-to-be-missed San Francisco holiday tradition. Synchronized and choreographed to festive Holiday music, the tree “performs” every half hour from 5-10pm, ...

SF’s Epic “Photosynthesis” Light Show (Conservatory of Flowers)
Tuesday, December 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch from outside the building.
| San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers
SF's Epic "Photosynthesis" Light Show (Conservatory of Flowers)

Light up the season with Photosynthesis, This beautiful light art installation was developed in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and was designed by Lumigeek with music by Tim Digulla. The installation uses special projectors to transform the all-white glasshouse into a ...

30% Off Tix: “Home for the Holidays on Christmas Eve” w/ SF Gay Men’s Chorus
Tuesday, December 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:15 pm | Cost: $21*
*30% Discount - use code HOME24 - only good for the 7pm performance
| Davies Symphony Hall
30% Off Tix: "Home for the Holidays on Christmas Eve" w/ SF Gay Men's Chorus
Get 30% off all ticket levels for the 7pm performance of the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus annual tradition: Holiday Spectacular: Home for the Holidays. This year, while the Castro is under renovation, the 70 minute event will be held at Davies Symphony Hall. Please note, ...
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, December 24 – 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

Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul in North Beach (SF)
Tuesday, December 24 – 11:30 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul in North Beach (SF)
Join us to celebrate Christmas at Sts. Peter and Paul – fondly known as the “Italian Catholic Cathedral” by the locals – that was built 100 years ago! It cost $800K back then to build this beautiful gothic building. We will sing carols like Hark ...

Wednesday, December 25

FREE Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)
FREE Oakland "HellaSecret" Comedy Show (Wednesday Nights)

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 ...