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Sunday, December 22

“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 ...

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

Tuesday, December 24

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 “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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

$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

Wednesday, December 25

“Comedians with Criminal Records” Live in SF (7p + 8:45p)
Wednesday, December 25 – 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 ...

Free Admission Day for Christmas at San Francisco Botanical Garden (2024)
Wednesday, December 25 – 7:30 am - Ends at 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and daily from 7:30-9 am
| San Francisco Botanical Garden
Free Admission Day for Christmas at San Francisco Botanical Garden (2024)

The San Francisco Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse gardens in the world. A unique urban oasis, the garden is a living museum within Golden Gate Park, offering 55 acres of both landscaped gardens and open spaces, and showcasing over 9,000 different kinds ...Monthly

SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Session at Union Square (Christmas Day)
Wednesday, December 25 – 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 Day)

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 ...

Christmas Day at San Jose’s 2024 “Christmas in the Park”
Wednesday, December 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but donations are accepted
| Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Christmas Day 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 Day Ice Skating at San Jose’s “Downtown Ice”
Wednesday, December 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $21*
*$21 includes skate rentals
| Downtown Ice (San Jose)
2024 Christmas Day 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 ...

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (Dec. 25-Jan 2)
Wednesday, December 25 – 3:30 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (Dec. 25-Jan 2)

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...

Thursday, December 26

$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 ...

“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 ...

Every Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)
Thursday, December 26 – 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

SF’s “Winter Wonderland”: Free Ice Skating, Santa & DJ Skate Party 2024
SF’s “Winter Wonderland”: Free Ice Skating, Santa & DJ Skate Party 2024

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 ...

Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 2nd Night
Thursday, December 26 – 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Park
Union Square's 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah: 2nd Night

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world! Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25th – Jan 2nd The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th Bill Graham Menorah Day ...

Friday, December 27

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 ...

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

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, December 27 – 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

Secret Guest List: “Special NYE Week Show” Cobb’s Free Comedy Late Night (Dec. 27)
Secret Guest List: "Special NYE Week Show" Cobb’s Free Comedy Late Night (Dec. 27)

Funcheap and HellaFunny take over Cobb’s Comedy Club for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s biggest comedy club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Every month we handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits ...

SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)
SF's Free Late Night "Crazy Funny Asians" 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)

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 SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown ...Every Friday

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 Friday