Tuesday, December 23
Union Square’s Festive “Winter Walk” 2025 (Dec. 13-24)
Tuesday, December 23 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
San Francisco’s signature holiday event, Winter Walk, returns to Union Square from December 13–24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This year’s Winter Walk will feature a holiday marketplace, interactive vendors, food trucks, family-friendly stage ...
Wednesday, December 24
Union Square’s Xmas Eve “Winter Walk” 2025 (Final Day)
Wednesday, December 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Lower Stockton Street
San Francisco’s signature holiday event, Winter Walk, returns to Union Square from December 13–24, 2025 for a 12-day celebration that transforms two blocks of Stockton Street into a festive holiday destination. This year’s Winter Walk will feature a holiday marketplace, interactive vendors, food trucks, family-friendly stage ...
Thursday, December 25
2025 Christmas Concert & Free Vegetarian Dinner (San Leandro)
Thursday, December 25 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Badarikashrama
Christmas Concert and International Vegetarian Dinner
Come join us for a festive evening at Badarikashrama, a Hindu temple serving the Bay Area for more than 40 years. Enjoy a delightful Christmas Concert, and a scrumptious International Vegetarian Dinner.
Badarikashrama has been offering a Christmas celebration for more than 30 ...
26th Annual “Black XMass” Unholy Christmas/Solstice Variety Show (SF)
Karla LaVey’s First Satanic Church presents the 26th annual BLACK X MASS, an unholy Christmas/Solstice variety show. The acts will include FROM HELL, SUICIDE QUEEN, SIMON FEROCIOUS, VERTACYN ARC MATERIALIZER and THEREMIN WIZARD BARNEY. DJ/ VJ by K-ROB. KARLA LA VEY will be the hostess/emcee. ...
Friday, December 26
Stand-Up at The Garden (Belmont)
If you’re a fan of Stand-Up Comedy and have stumbled upon this page, consider yourself lucky.
“Stand-Up @The Garden” is the newest & hottest comedy show in the Peninsula and it takes place at Marvin Gardens on Friday, December 26th. Marvin Gardens is a true Hidden ...
Saturday, December 27
Sausalito Art and Harbor Days (2025)
Saturday, December 27 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Tracy Way at the Ferry Landing
Ring in the holiday weekend with Sausalito Art & Harbor Days on December 27—where local artists, cozy waterfront vibes, and community fun come together. Stroll the Tracy Way Promenade, explore open galleries, and discover a lively mix of local artisans, growers, and makers offering everything ...
Free Jazz Night w/ Trumpeter Robert Gastelum (Berkeley)
Come see Robert at Tipsy Yeti play trumpet with guest vocalist on Saturday, December 27, 2025 from 6:30pm to 9pm in Berkeley, CA.
Saturday Karaoke Night w/ Waterfront Views at Brooklyn Basin (Oakland)
Grab the mic and bring the hype! Join us every Saturday night at Lumpia Company in Brooklyn Basin for Karaoke Night — where your shower voice becomes the main event. Whether you’re a powerhouse belter, a boy band throwback queen, or just vibing with your friends, we’ve got the ...Every Saturday
Free Comedy Night in Belmont (Alpha Acid Brewing Co)
“Acidic Laughs @Alpha Acid Brewing Co” is the Newest and Hottest Comedy Show in the Peninsula. The Bubbly is pouring, the kegs are unloading, and the laughs are echoing through this very intimate space. Come down to Alpha Acid Brewing Co on Saturday, December 27th ...
Sunday, December 28
“Soul Glaze Sundays” DJ Party at a Donut Shop (SF)
Sunday, December 28 – 12:30 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Whackdonuts
Join us again for the second edition of soul glaze Sunday of 2025. This time we will do a soft launch of our retro gaming tournament , games, donuts, coffee, and vinyl. See y’all 12/28/25.
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Soul Glaze Sundays
Where Sweet Soul ...
20th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration at SF’s Main Library (2025)
Celebrate the third day of Kwanzaa (Ujima, Collective Work and Responsibility) at the Library for its 20th annual Kwanzaa festivities. To kick off this special event, musician and storyteller Azere Wilson and Nigerian-born percussionist Manas Itene perform some original and classic African American tunes curated ...
Tuesday, December 30
Free SF Chamber Orchestra Concert Night: The Revolutionary Artist (Herbst Theater)
Always Admission Free…because world class music belongs to EVERYONE!
These concerts are in Memory of SFCO Founder, Edgar Braun and Ida Braun
Program
Louise Farrenc – Symphony No. 3, mvt. 4
Niccolò Paganini– Violin Concerto, mvt. 1
Lisa Saito – Debut Artist
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7
Ring in the New Year with the SFCO and the ...
2-Night NYE Bluegrass Event with Caltucky (SF)
Join us for the first night of a 2-night NYE event featuring Caltucky. Caltucky are perhaps the finest stringband in California…and for sure the hottest and most foot-stompin’ stringband around. They play the perfect mix of bluegrass, newgrass, jamgrass, stompgrass, and smokin’ grass.
Can’t decide which ...
Wednesday, December 31
New Year’s Eve Meditative Celebration: Rising Our Light Together (SF)
Come join us for an evening of Meditation, Renewal, and Conscious Celebration.
Ring out the Old and Ring in the New with an inspiring evening dedicated to collective luminous emergence.
A blissful event designed to release the past, set powerful intentions, and cultivate radiant energy for the ...
SF Chamber Orchestra’s Free New Year’s Eve Concert 2025-26 (Berkeley)
Wednesday, December 31 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | First Congregational Church (Berkeley)
Ring in the New Year with the SFCO and the exuberant music of three ground-breaking composers. Louise Farrenc was a concert pianist and composer who fought for women’s rights and would become the only female professor at the famed Paris Conservatoire during the 19th century. ...
Ring in 2026: Free NYE Orchestra Concert w/ SF Chamber (Berkeley)
Always Admission Free…because world class music belongs to EVERYONE! – New Year’s Eve
These concerts are in Memory of SFCO Founder, Edgar Braun and Ida Braun
Program
Louise Farrenc – Symphony No. 3, mvt. 4
Niccolò Paganini– Violin Concerto, mvt. 1
Lisa Saito – Debut Artist
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7
Ring in the New Year with ...
Blacktie NYE Bash: Balloon Drop + DJs at Clift Hotel (SF)
Wednesday, December 31 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am |
Cost: $23.18 | The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 1, 2025) — This New Year’s Eve, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel’s historic Redwood Room once again becomes the stage for an unforgettable celebration as top Bay Area nightlife curators Yuksel Presents, Sol Y Luna, and Vadik Presents bring BLACKTIE NYE ...
Yoi Toki “Future Funk” NYE Bash w/ Vantage (Rickshaw Stop)
Wednesday December 31 at Rickshaw Stop, S.F.
Yoi Toki NYE Takeover – San Francisco!
Yoi Toki is coming back to SF to help you bid farewell to 2025 in epic style! This isn’t just another party, we are bringing you a very special guest Future Funk fans ...
Hillbilly New Years Eve with Caltucky (SF)
Join us New Years Eve, aka night #2 of Caltucky’s 2-Night NYE Event. The biggest party night of the year gets even bigger with one of the Bay Area’s finest stringbands, Caltucky! Caltucky play the perfect mix of bluegrass, newgrass, jamgrass, stompgrass, and smokin’ grass.
Can’t ...
Thursday, January 1
SF’s DFT New Year’s Day: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
DFT: NEW YEAR’S DAY EDITION. The DFT Street Party on 2nd St.
DFT is back for a full year of street parties in 2026! Kick off a brand new season and a brand new year of DFT on New Year’s Day. DJs – Live Performances – ...
New Year’s Day Aloha Luau Party at Headlands Brewing (Walnut Creek)
Taproom Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Ring in the New Year the Aloha way at our Walnut Creek beer garden!
Join us on New Year’s Day for a special live performance by Kolohe and comfort food done right with a Kalua Pork food special by Chef ...
Free SF Chamber Orchestra Concert on New Year’s Day (Palo Alto)
Always Admission Free…because world class music belongs to EVERYONE!
These concerts are in Memory of SFCO Founder, Edgar Braun and Ida Braun
Program
Louise Farrenc – Symphony No. 3, mvt. 4
Niccolò Paganini– Violin Concerto, mvt. 1
Lisa Saito – Debut Artist
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7
Ring in the New Year with the SFCO and the ...
SF’s Free DFT Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays” (2026)
Downtown First Thursdays is back for a full year of street parties in 2026: Starting Jan 1, 2026 with a New Year’s Day Edition. DJs – Live Performances – Dancing – Drag – Food Trucks – Shopping – Fashion, and new surprises every month. All ...Monthly
Friday, January 2
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, January 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly
Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)
Friday, January 2 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Baukunst
Join us for Baukunst First Fridays, our brand-new monthly celebration blending art, music, and food! Every month, experience a vibrant evening of creativity, delicious bites, and fantastic tunes. Mark your calendars and bring your friends — let’s make every first Friday unforgettable! Baukunst First Fridays ...Monthly
Free “Verdi Requiem” Concert w/ Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra (Jan 2-4)
Verdi Requiem
Friday Jan 2 at 7:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday Jan 3 and 4 at 3:00 pm
Hertz Hall in the UC Berkeley Campus
Free tickets can be reserved starting Dec 1 at BCCO.org
Conductor Ming Luke
Erin Ridge, soprano
Mariya Kaganskaya, mezzo soprano
Kevin Gino, tenor
Andrew Pardini, bass
“There are certain pieces ...
Sunday, January 4
“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, January 4 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly
Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy | Berkeley
This free, participatory event has been a staple at La Peña Cultural Center for 12 years due to its incredible fun, and recurs every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. Come enjoy the Afro-Cuban folkloric drums, dances, and songs of rumba. Rumba is the ...Monthly
Friday, January 9
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” Film w/ SF Symphony Live Orchestra (Jan. 9-10)
This fantasy swashbuckler film follows pirate Jack Sparrow and the blacksmith Will Turner as they attempt to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann. The trio encounters Captain Barbossa and the Black Pearl crew who are afflicted by a supernatural curse. Klaus Badelt’s score, performed live to ...
Saturday, January 10
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” Film w/ SF Symphony Live Orchestra (Jan. 9-10)
This fantasy swashbuckler film follows pirate Jack Sparrow and the blacksmith Will Turner as they attempt to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann. The trio encounters Captain Barbossa and the Black Pearl crew who are afflicted by a supernatural curse. Klaus Badelt’s score, performed live to ...
