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Sunday, December 15

SF’s 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)
Sunday, December 15 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $45*
*General Admission is $45; special discounts available
| Cow Palace
SF's 40th Annual Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops. The Great ...

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, December 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Weather permitting (rain cancels)
| JFK Drive Lindy Hop Spot
"Lindy in the Park" Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)

Get ready to swing in Golden Gate Park every sunny Sunday at “Lindy in the Park,” a weekly free event near the de Young Museum, when the streets of Golden Gate Park are closed to traffic and the dancers take over. This in person event resumed ...Every Sunday

Bark at SPARK Howl-I-Day Party (SF)
Sunday, December 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| SPARK Social SF
Bark at SPARK Howl-I-Day Party (SF)
Time to deck the paws and jingle all the way to the Bark at SPARK Howl-i-day Party!☃️   Grab your furry friends and cozy up in your favorite holiday sweaters for a day full of tail-wagging fun and festive cheer!   Bark at SPARK Howl-I-Day Sunday, December 15th, 2024 ...
Free Day at SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum (Final Day – Closing for 1+ Year)
Sunday, December 15 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Book free tickets at thecjm.org
| Contemporary Jewish Museum
Free Day at SF's Contemporary Jewish Museum (Final Day - Closing for 1+ Year)

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has, unfortunately, announced it will temporarily close its galleries for at least one year, beginning December 16, 2024, due to financial challenges. The good news (if there is any, here) is that in order to give the ...

Cheerie Emporium: A Holiday Market (Berkeley)
Sunday, December 15 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Totally free to attend!
| Gilman Brewing Company
Cheerie Emporium: A Holiday Market (Berkeley)
Welcome to the Cheerie Emporium: A Holiday Market! Come shop and hang out at Gilman Brewing and find wonders with our incredible local vendors. There will be something for every beloved in your life, from jewelry to clothing to ceramics to one-of-a-kind art pieces. Don’t ...
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, December 15 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Skatin' Place
Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for ...Every Sunday

Monday, December 16

Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Monday, December 16 – 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

Family Holiday Swap Meet (SF)
Monday, December 16 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*FREE
| Sports Basement (Stonestown)
Family Holiday Swap Meet (SF)
Join us for a holiday swap meet!  Who: San Francisco Families What: Holiday Swap Meet Where: Sports Basement Stonestown When: 12pm-5pm Monday December 16th  FAQ:  How does the swap meet work?  Using “Buy Nothing” principles for sharing, we will bring items that we would like to give away freely. Please feel free ...

Tuesday, December 17

Taco Tuesday w/ $2 Margaritas at Westwood (SF)
Tuesday, December 17 – 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

$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical “Waitress” by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)
$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical "Waitress" by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)

In the musical comedy Waitress, Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest ...

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, December 17 – 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

Oakland’s Brand New “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 17 – 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 ...

Holidays with Boyz II Men and the SF Symphony (Dec. 17-18)
Tuesday, December 17 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $75 | Davies Symphony Hall
Holidays with Boyz II Men and the SF Symphony (Dec. 17-18)

Experience the incredible harmonies and soulful sound of this Grammy Award–winning trio as they take the stage with the San Francisco Symphony in a concert featuring orchestrated versions of original hits like “End of the Road,” I’ll Make Love to You,” “On Bended Knee,” and ...

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, December 17 – 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

Wednesday, December 18

$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical “Waitress” by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)
$5 Off Tix: Hit Broadway Musical "Waitress" by Sara Bareilles at SF Playhouse (Nov. 21-Jan. 18)

In the musical comedy Waitress, Jenna is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest ...

“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Wednesday, December 18 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 50 people. Donations appreciatied
| The Function
"Comedians with Criminal Records" Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)

Crime and comedy collide in San Francisco’s most daring and unique event: Comedy’s Most Wanted: Comedians with Criminal Records, brought to you by HellaFunny. Prepare for a night of laughter and lawlessness as we unveil the Bay Area’s top professional comics who’ve had run-ins with the ...Every Wednesday

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 ...

Holidays with Boyz II Men and the SF Symphony (Dec. 17-18)
Wednesday, December 18 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $75 | Davies Symphony Hall
Holidays with Boyz II Men and the SF Symphony (Dec. 17-18)

Experience the incredible harmonies and soulful sound of this Grammy Award–winning trio as they take the stage with the San Francisco Symphony in a concert featuring orchestrated versions of original hits like “End of the Road,” I’ll Make Love to You,” “On Bended Knee,” and ...

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 Wednesday

Thursday, December 19

“HellaSecret” Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Free Thursday Night Comedy Show @ Secret Bar (Oakland)

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 ...

“Mean Girls” Hit Musical Live in SF (Dec. 19-22)
“Mean Girls” Hit Musical Live in SF (Dec. 19-22)

Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from Tina Fey and an award-winning creative team. Follow Cady Heron’s hilarious journey through suburban high school drama, where taking on the Queen Bee comes with unexpected lessons. Don’t miss this fetch musical live on ...

SF Symphony’s “Elf” Film w/ Live Orchestra (Dec. 19-21)
Thursday, December 19 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $80*
*Children tickets are half off
| Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony’s “Elf” Film w/ Live Orchestra (Dec. 19-21)

The hilarious Will Ferrell stars in a story of an elf who doesn’t quite fit in New York City. This comical and heartwarming holiday classic comes to the big screen as John Debney’s score is played live to picture. Rated PG Films with Live Orchestra ...

Every Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)
Thursday, December 19 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: FREE | White Rabbit
Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)

Step into the Inner Circle every Thursday night at White Rabbit on Fillmore St., where the heart of dance music beats! , join us at White Rabbit on Fillmore St. for Inner Circle, a new weekly dedicated to the DJ and our love for ...Every Thursday

Star Trek Trivia at Berryland Beer Garden (Oakland)
Thursday, December 19 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Berryland
Star Trek Trivia at Berryland Beer Garden (Oakland)

Star Trek Pub Trivia with Alli & Andrei Note: No need to sign up or purchase tickets here! Just show up! Every third Thursday of each month! Join us for a night of Star Trek knowledge and fun at Beeryland (aka Telegraph Beer Garden)! Get ...Monthly

Friday, December 20

“Mean Girls” Hit Musical Live in SF (1p + 7:30p Shows)
“Mean Girls” Hit Musical Live in SF (1p + 7:30p Shows)

Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from Tina Fey and an award-winning creative team. Follow Cady Heron’s hilarious journey through suburban high school drama, where taking on the Queen Bee comes with unexpected lessons. Don’t miss this fetch musical live on ...

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

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 ...

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, December 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday