Friday, December 5
Mission Bay Holiday Market (Spark Social SF)
Mission Bay Holiday Market
Celebrate the holiday season with your Mission Bay neighbors at the Mission Bay Holiday Market! Jingle and mingle with a cozy, family-friendly evening filled with festive cheer, holiday activities, and joyous fun. Bring your loved ones – kids, pets, friends – and ...
Downtown Concord’s Holiday Sip N’ Stroll
Join us for a festive evening of strolling through the town, sipping on delightful drinks, and embracing the holiday spirit! Sip N’ Stroll through Downtown Concord restaurants and establishments with treats and drinks! Enjoy the City of Concord’s annual Singing Santa and his reindeer, horse ...
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, December 5 – 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
Volunteer: Join Community Diaper Drive for Families in Need (Orinda)
As the year comes to a close, Mindful Littles invites you to join us in spreading kindness and care to local families in need. Bring your family for a joyful, hands-on service experience on December 5 at Orinda Community Center before Winterfest! Together, we will:
Bundle ...
Gap’s 2nd Annual Holiday Market w/ SF’s Creative Talents (Dec. 5-6)
Nest and Gap Inc. are thrilled to announce the return and expansion of the Gap Inc. x Nest Holiday Makers Market, taking place on December 5-6, 2025, at 2 Folsom St. in San Francisco, CA. This year’s market will be open to the public for ...
Free Art Opening Reception “Emory Douglas: In Our Lifetime” (SF)
Join the African American Art & Culture Complex (AAACC) for the opening reception of Part One of Emory Douglas: In Our Lifetime—an incredible two-part retrospective of the work and process of artist and former Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party Emory Douglas.
Part One ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday
“Christmas in the Redwoods” Holiday Lights Drive in Sonoma County (Dec. 5-21)
On the Bohemian Corridor of beautiful Sonoma County, you’ll find the place where the majesty of the Redwoods meets the magic of the holidays, producing memories that will last your family a lifetime. The cottages, cabins, and coastal Redwoods of our property will be transformed ...
“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, December 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly
Petaluma Tree Lighting Celebration (2025)
Friday, December 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Theatre District - Square Plaza
Ring in the Holidays at Theatre Square Plaza!
Join Santa & Mrs. Claus as they Light Up The Square with their giant sparkling Christmas Tree in the middle of Theatre Square! The festivities will start with Santa’s Arrival, live music, laser show, and other festive performances. ...
Black Health + World AIDS Day 2025: Free Dinner w/ Healing Talks (SF)
Friday, December 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Umoja HAP
Shared dinner, spoken word performances, and a guided fireside-style conversation centering on love, health, and healing in the era of HIV.
A Seat at the Red Table is a World AIDS Day community dinner and conversation hosted by the Black Health Access Point in partnership with ...
22nd “Another Hole in the Head Film Fest” Sci-Fi + Horror in SF (Dec. 5-18)
Now in its 22nd year, the Another Hole in the Head Film Festival continues its mission to bring bold, boundary-pushing cinema to adventurous audiences. This year’s festival dives deep into the worlds of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and beyond, offering a global showcase of fearless ...
“Alameda Tap Dancing Xmas Trees” Free Documentary Screening + Q&A
Alameda Tap Dancing Christmas Trees Documentary Screening
They’ve strutted down Broadway in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — now see their story right here in Alameda.
Join us Friday, December 5 at 7pm for a special screening of The Alameda Tap Dancing Christmas Trees documentary, celebrating the ...
DIY Holiday Friday: $10 Wreath Class or Free Mistletoe Arrangements (SF)
Workshop SF First Fridays: Make a Holiday Wreath and Mistletoe Arrangements
Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, ...
Bandaloop’s Free “Estuary” Vertical Dance Show (Oakland)
Join us for an evening of vertical dance featuring established and emerging Bay Area artists. Celebrating collaborations rooted in artistic research, ESTUARY features works by Ciarra D’Onofrio, Faith Elder, Suzanne Gallo, Megan Lowe, Rachel Maxwell, Kriss Rulifson, Olivia Sander, Roel Seeber, and Jessica Swanson.
Free, but optional ...
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, December 5 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly
Alameda’s Angels: “Christmas is a Drag” at Faction Brewing
Friday, December 5 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:45 pm |
Cost: $10 | Faction Brewing
Alameda’s Angels: Christmas is a DragFRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH
7PM-10PM
ALAMEDA’S ANGELS: CHRISTMAS IS A DRAG
Join Alameda’s Angels as we celebrate the Holidays! A night filled with fierce performances, cold drinks and a good time!
Alameda’s Angels Drag Show!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Faction ...
Saturday, December 6
Laurel Burch Studios 2025 Holiday Warehouse Sale in Oakland (Dec. 6-7)
Saturday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Laurel Burch Studios (Oakland)
Reconnect with Us & Laurel’s Art! We’re excited to invite you to our first pop-up since closing our Berkeley store–our Holiday Warehouse Sale is the perfect chance to find unique gifts, reconnect, and see what new Laurel Burch treasures we’ve been creating. Laurel Burch Studios ...
The Box SF 2025 Holiday Artists & Makers Fair (Dec. 6-7)
The Box SF Artists and Makers Fair is a multi-day weekend event held monthly at the historic building located in the heart of San Francisco! Originally the William Randolph Hearst printing plant built in the 1920’s, The Box SF is now home to two floors of premier ...
Holiday Shopping & Creativity at the Museum of Craft and Design (SF)
The Dogpatch Holiday Market is back! Stroll through Dogpatch and explore over 40 local businesses, artists, and vendors offering unique handmade goods, artisanal foods, and more!
During the Dogpatch Holiday Market, enjoy $2 off admission (kids 12 and under are always free!) and 10% off all ...
SF’s Sunset Holiday Mercantile 2025
Saturday, December 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco County Fair Building
Come Eat, Drink, Shop, Play, Connect, and Be Local at the 10th Annual Sunset Holiday Mercantile at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park! Sunset Holiday Mercantile in 2025 which features TWO DAYS (December 6-8, 11a-5p) of artisan makers and vendors, plus live music, ...
Journey to 18th-Century Venice: Vivaldi’s Gloria and Holiday Cheer with Philharmonia Baroque (Berkeley)
Tickets just $20 for Under-30s in San Francisco and Berkeley Looking for something festive that isn’t the same old holiday soundtrack? Vivaldi’s Gloria delivers pure choral joy, Corelli brings cozy winter calm, and brand-new works by Roderick Williams and Caroline Shaw tap into themes of ...
Oakland’s “Rockridge Holidaze” Holiday Stroll & Celebration (2025)
You are invited to sip, sample, and shop your way through a joyous evening in Oakland’s Rockridge district.
Check people off your holiday list by taking advantage of special offers, pop-up vendors, kids’ activities, and a community craft fair. Bring the whole family to experience music ...
SF’s 2025 “Winterfest” at Salesforce Park (Dec. 5-7)
The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here! The 6th annual Winterfest returns to TJPA’s Salesforce Park, December 5-7, 2025! The holiday festivities begin on the night of December 5th with live music from the band Magic Nostalgia, dancing, and a countdown to ...
“Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Festival (Dec. 5-14)
Saturday, December 6 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | San Francisco's Financial District
Let’s Glow SF, the nation’s largest FREE holiday projection arts festival, is making a triumphant return to downtown San Francisco for its fifth and grandest year yet. This all-ages, family-friendly event runs for 10 nights from December 5-14, 2025. Experience breathtaking animated projections illuminating eight ...
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (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 ...
Stand-Up Comedian Nataly Aukar Live at SF Punch Line (Dec. 4-6)
Nataly Aukar is a Lebanese born and raised writer and performer based in NYC. As a stand-up comic, Nataly has toured the world, opening for comedians such as Ramy Youssef (Ramy), Mo Amer (Mo, Black Adam), and Gad El Maleh (Huge in France) and was ...
“Crazy Funny Asians” Free Comedy Showcase (SF)
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
Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
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. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday
