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Wednesday, November 20

Value Culture Boom Boom Comedy Showcase
Wednesday, November 20 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, No Drink Minimum, but suggested donation of $10 to support the comics
| Boom Boom Room
Value Culture Boom Boom Comedy Showcase
Join us for the monthly Value Culture BOOM BOOM Comedy Showcase at the famous Boom Boom Room on Fillmore Street for a special comedy event hosted by future local comedy legends Stephanie Block, Paul Robertson and special guests! Sometimes Value Culture’s Adam Swig as a ...

Friday, November 22

Afternoon Teas at SF’s Historic Victorian Haas-Lilienthal House (November 22-24)
Afternoon Teas at SF's Historic Victorian Haas-Lilienthal House (November 22-24)
Bring friends and family together to kick off the holiday season with afternoon tea at the historic Haas-Lilienthal House. Our partners at Lovejoy’s Tea Room are curating a menu of perfectly-blended pots of tea, savory finger sandwiches, scones, and sweets served on fine china in our formal dining ...

2024 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration w/ Wine Tasting & Gourmet Dining (Palo Alto)
Friday, November 22 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*$15 members, $20 non-members, $25 at the door
| Emerson Montessori School, Palo Alto Campus
2024 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration w/ Wine Tasting & Gourmet Dining (Palo Alto)
As the holiday season approaches, anticipation grows for the vibrant tradition of Beaujolais Nouveau. Wine enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs can look forward to a festive celebration brimming with wine tastings, gourmet dining, and cinematic delights. Collaborating local establishments and communities are gathering to pay homage ...

Saturday, November 23

Winter Fundraiser w/ Free Coffee & Raffles (Palo Alto)
Saturday, November 23 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $100*
*Ticket for General Public Adults
| Telegraph Hill Gym
Winter Fundraiser w/ Free Coffee & Raffles (Palo Alto)
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening! Saturday, November 23rd Get ready for a night of great food, drinks, and entertainment in support of TEL HI! The evening will feature a delicious paella dinner by Chef Val Desuyo, local beer and wine, live entertainment, exciting raffle prizes, and ...

Sunday, November 24

Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, November 24 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Another Cafe (right outside)
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)

Meet us every Sunday @ 9:45 AM to gear up outside of Another Cafe (1191 Pine Street, SF). We have one hour to clean up Lower Nob Hill from 10-11 AM. We have supplies for you. Free yummy lunch and beverage after. We have limited ...Every Sunday

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, November 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

Thursday, November 28

Volunteer for Thanksgiving Day Visits & Meal Deliveries to SF Older Adults
Thursday, November 28 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | TBD (in SF) - Address will be sent in confirmation email
Volunteer for Thanksgiving Day Visits & Meal Deliveries to SF Older Adults
Get ready to spread some Thanksgiving cheer with LBFE! We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Thanksgiving festivities, where you can make a real difference: In-person visit with meal delivery (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM) Meal delivery only (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM) Important:Thanksgiving meals must be picked up in ...

Sunday, December 1

2024 World’s Largest Origami Tree “Tree of Hope” (Grace Cathedral)
Sunday, December 1 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral
2024 World's Largest Origami Tree "Tree of Hope" (Grace Cathedral)

Grace Cathedral is partnering with Rainbow World Fund again this year to decorate the most unique holiday tree in the world (see below for how you can help!). The Rainbow World Fund (RWF) World Tree of Hope ® is the largest origami decorated holiday tree ...

Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, December 1 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Another Cafe (right outside)
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)

Meet us every Sunday @ 9:45 AM to gear up outside of Another Cafe (1191 Pine Street, SF). We have one hour to clean up Lower Nob Hill from 10-11 AM. We have supplies for you. Free yummy lunch and beverage after. We have limited ...Every Sunday

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, December 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

Friday, December 6

SF’s Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)
Friday, December 6 – 8:00 am - Ends at 9:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/513212/
| Tastebuds
SF's Morning Coffee Cleanup w/ Free Coffee for Volunteers (Inner Richmond)

Meet at Tastebuds (600 5th Ave) to grab our supplies, then cleaning will occur from 8 am to 9 am around the neighborhood. Stay afterwards for a free coffee and to meet fellow volunteers. Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page or email info@refuserefusesf.org with event name. Start ...Monthly

Saturday, December 7

SF’s Holiday Secondhand Sale (Dec. 7-8)
Saturday, December 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Just buy used. 50% of proceeds donated to local orgs
| Studio Valencia
SF's Holiday Secondhand Sale (Dec. 7-8)
Another big sound hand Double Vision Thrift sale! photo and vintage prints clothes, bags, shoes, jewelry, mended and redesigned items. two day event

Sunday, December 8

Santa Skivvies 2024: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)
Sunday, December 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch, but registration for the run is $40 and supports the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
| The Lookout
Santa Skivvies 2024: Holiday Underwear Run Through the Castro (SF)
The Santa Skivvies Run is a festive romp through the Castro benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation when you can watch hundreds of bods drop trou, don Santa hats and reindeer antlers and help raise funds to support the free and local services of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. On ...
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, December 8 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Another Cafe (right outside)
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)

Meet us every Sunday @ 9:45 AM to gear up outside of Another Cafe (1191 Pine Street, SF). We have one hour to clean up Lower Nob Hill from 10-11 AM. We have supplies for you. Free yummy lunch and beverage after. We have limited ...Every Sunday

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, December 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

Monday, December 9

2024 World’s Largest Origami Tree “Tree of Hope” Tree Lighting (Grace Cathedral)
Monday, December 9 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral
2024 World's Largest Origami Tree "Tree of Hope" Tree Lighting (Grace Cathedral)

Grace Cathedral is partnering with Rainbow World Fund again this year to decorate the most unique holiday tree in the world (see below for how you can help!). The Rainbow World Fund (RWF) World Tree of Hope ® is the largest origami decorated holiday tree ...

Saturday, December 14

2024 Kimochi “Silver Bells” Holiday Craft & Food Fair (SF)
Saturday, December 14 – 10:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE | St. Mary's Cathedral
2024 Kimochi "Silver Bells" Holiday Craft & Food Fair (SF)
Kimochi’s Silver Bells Craft & Food Fair is one of San Francisco’s most anticipated arts & craft fairs during the holiday season. Find Asian and Asian American-inspired handicrafts and goodies for your holiday gifts. A raffle featuring items from the event’s vendors will be held ...
The Last Look Holiday Show & Marketplace (SF)
Saturday, December 14 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Marketplace Free Admission only (must RSVP on link)
| W San Francisco
The Last Look Holiday Show & Marketplace (SF)
You’ve made the style list at W San Francisco and SF Fashion. We invite you to celebrate this holiday season, in bold fashion, with a curated holiday pop-up market and evening show at The Last Look. Shop the collection and funk up your festive attire, pick ...

Sunday, December 15

Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, December 15 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Another Cafe (right outside)
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)

Meet us every Sunday @ 9:45 AM to gear up outside of Another Cafe (1191 Pine Street, SF). We have one hour to clean up Lower Nob Hill from 10-11 AM. We have supplies for you. Free yummy lunch and beverage after. We have limited ...Every Sunday

“Manny’s Neighborhood Trash Cleanup” w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)
Sunday, December 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/
| Manny’s
"Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup" w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF)

Tired? Sunday Funday. Wired? Sunday done-day. Make our neighborhood better, brunch with cool people (sorry not sorry, we’re biased), get deals to some fave local spots, and wrap it up before the Sunday Scaries hit with an easy hour of picking up trash around our ...Every Sunday

Sunday, December 22

Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, December 22 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Another Cafe (right outside)
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)

Meet us every Sunday @ 9:45 AM to gear up outside of Another Cafe (1191 Pine Street, SF). We have one hour to clean up Lower Nob Hill from 10-11 AM. We have supplies for you. Free yummy lunch and beverage after. We have limited ...Every Sunday

Sunday, December 29

Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)
Sunday, December 29 – 9:45 am - Ends at 11:00 am | Cost: FREE | Another Cafe (right outside)
Lower Nob Hill Cleanup w/ Free Lunch for Volunteers (SF)

Meet us every Sunday @ 9:45 AM to gear up outside of Another Cafe (1191 Pine Street, SF). We have one hour to clean up Lower Nob Hill from 10-11 AM. We have supplies for you. Free yummy lunch and beverage after. We have limited ...Every Sunday

Saturday, January 4

2024 World’s Largest Origami Tree “Tree of Hope” Final Day (Grace Cathedral)
Saturday, January 4 – 9:00 am - Ends at 5:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Grace Cathedral
2024 World's Largest Origami Tree "Tree of Hope" Final Day (Grace Cathedral)

Grace Cathedral is partnering with Rainbow World Fund again this year to decorate the most unique holiday tree in the world (see below for how you can help!). The Rainbow World Fund (RWF) World Tree of Hope ® is the largest origami decorated holiday tree ...