Friday, December 19
Daft Punk Night – DNA Lounge
Daft Punk Night! DNA Lounge main room DEBUT!
Get ready to dance all night to your favorite Daft Punk hits & deep cuts + Kavinsky, Justice, Giorgio Moroder, French Electro, Disco, Indie-Dance and more!
Daft Punk tribute performance by Meikee Magnetic:Resident DJ for Orlove Entertainment (LA) & ...
Saturday, December 20
SF’s Alcatraz Night Tour: Alcatraz Island + World-Renowned Cellhouse
Saturday, December 20 – 8:40 am - Ends at 3:50 pm |
Cost: $47.95 | Alcatraz Landing
Enter to win a pair of tickets to the epic Alcatraz Night Tour – with tickets good for up to 1 year! The Alcatraz Night Tour is a unique program limited to just a few hundred visitors per evening that includes special programs, tours and activities not offered ...
“Home Alone” Film with Live Orchestra by the SF Symphony
Experience the beloved holiday hit Home Alone on the big screen like never before, with John Williams’s exuberant score performed live by the San Francisco Symphony. Starring an adorable Macaulay Culkin, this hilarious and heartwarming comedy is holiday fun for the entire family. Home Alone Friday ...
“Drunk Theatre” SF’s Wildest Comedy Show (Dec. 20)
A comedian takes five shots of whiskey in a row and tries to perform an improvised play with five sober comedians. What could go wrong?! Drunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. See what the SF Chronicle, CBS, LA ...
“Winter Jam” 2025: NorCal’s Biggest Drift Event at Sonoma Raceway (Dec 20-21)
Winter Jam, Northern California’s biggest drifting event, returns on December 20-21, 2025! This thrilling event will take over various locations around Sonoma Raceway, including courses in the main paddock, Turns 2-4, Turn 7, the Esses at Turn 8, and the hairpin at Turn 11 of ...
Yoga in the Gallery (Morgan Hill)
Saturday, December 20 – 9:00 am - Ends at 10:00 am |
Cost: $35 | Cura Contemporary
Join us for Yoga in the Gallery, where you will get to practice yoga amongst art for a unique and relaxing experience with instructor Christene Joy. This class runs once a month, with dates listed below in the ticket section. Christene will guide a Gentle Yoga ...
Volunteer for Holiday Gift Deliveries to Elderly this December (SF)
Come and volunteer with Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) in San Francisco this holiday season!
Volunteers are required to clear a background check in order to participate in any one of these events below.
December Holiday Gift Deliveries
Deliver holiday gifts to multiple older adults who have requested drop-offs (no in-home visits).
Gift Pick-Up Times:
December ...
WinterFest 2025: Cosmic Fun + Science Talks (Chabot Space & Science Center)
Kick off the Winter season at Chabot with WinterFest
FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+)
Join us for a two-day celebration that marks the launch of Winter at Chabot! The Center comes alive with festive energy. Enjoy live music, face painting, and special activities that ...
Sloat Garden Center Winter Gift Market (SF)
Celebrate the season and shop locally at our Winter Gift Markets!
Discover unique, handcrafted treasures from local artisans, enjoy live holiday jazz, kid’s ornament crafts, and succulent wreath workshops. Cozy up with warm drinks as you soak in the festive atmosphere. While you’re there, pick out ...
The Wardrobe Project Flea (Rockridge BART Plaza)
A monthly vintage & makers market hosted by Oakland vintage shop The Wardrobe Project (located 1.5 blocks down college ave). Explore an incredible array of vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home decor, jewelry, records and more as well as creations & handmade goods from local makers. ...
19th Annual Holiday Celebration + Free Festivities (Oakland)
Get ready to celebrate in person at The Euniece Law: The Legacy Continues 19th Annual Holiday Celebration, in partnership with E.O.B.A.!
Join us for holiday cheer, community fun, and heartwarming memories. This special tradition is all about joy, connection, and keeping a beautiful legacy alive.
✨ Food ...
Rodeo Holiday “Indoors by the Bay” Market (East Bay)
Saturday, December 20 – 11:00 am - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Waterfront Rodeo
Get ready for a festive holiday market filled with rodeo fun, all indoors by the bay – it’s gonna be a blast!
Come join us at The Waterfront Rodeo for a festive shopping experience at our Indoors by the Bay market! Get into the holiday spirit ...
Free Book Club: 1970s Sci-Fi at Gray Area (SF)
Saturday, December 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Gray Area Art & Technology Theater
This month at Gray Area we’re reading a mind-boggling book from the 1970s! Its author, Manford Eaton (1897-1977), remains a mysterious figure. He worked as a consultant for ORCUS (Operational Research Company, Universal Systems) in Kansas City, Missouri. His main work, “Bio-Music,” was published by ...
SF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)
Saturday, December 20 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Fairmont (San Francisco)
This winter, local artisans will be part of a brand-new holiday experience: the Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire, in the quaint gardens of the legendary Fairmont San Francisco. This unique open-air market will bring the charm of a European holiday village to Nob Hill—complete with lights, festive ...
KOHO’s Holiday Artist + Maker Marketplace (SF)
KOHO warmly invites you to celebrate the holidays at our Creative Hub—a space dedicated to nurturing belonging, unity, and community spirit. For one weekend, we’ll take over areas of the East Mall as well as the KOHO Co-Creative hub to host a craft and art ...
Faction Winter Market w/ 35+ Vendors + Craft Beer (Alameda)
Saturday, December 20 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 6:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Faction Brewing
A cozy Bay Area Winter Market featuring local small businesses, delicious food, craft beer, and festive community vibes.
Join us for the Bay Area Winter Market at Faction Brewing — a festive day of shopping, sipping, and supporting local!
Get into the holiday spirit at one of ...
4th Annual Caroling Fun Sing Along + Hot Cocoa (Novato)
Join in the Holiday Cheer for all to hear on December 20, 2025, Saturday from 3-5 pm. Watch then promenade as Comfort & Joy Carolers sing for us at Hamilton historic stopping points. Join in as we promenade singing our holiday favorite jingles in between ...
The SOMA Holiday Sweater Stroll
Saturday, December 20 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Driftwood
Let’s combine festive fun with a quick good deed! Here’s the plan:
1. Earn Your Drinks (4:00 PM @ Soma West):We’re kicking off with a lightning-fast neighborhood cleanup. Lend a hand for about an hour, and your first drinks at Driftwood are on us as a ...
Winter Solstice Holiday Gathering in North Beach (SF)
Holiday Gathering in North Beach
Join Decriminalize Nature, Oakland Hyphae and Church of Mother Gong for a fun and festive in-person get-together in North Beach!
It’s the perfect chance to catch up with friends and enjoy some holiday cheer. We’ll be hosting an Albino Mushroom Gift Giveaway: ...
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
Solstice Celebration (San Rafael)
Join us for a celebration of the Winter Solstice!
featuring singers, actors and musicians, traditional foods
such as rum cake and mulled cider, singalongs, dancing and more.
The program includes multi-genre works from Beethoven to Bob Dylan and stories from around the world.
Retro Rewind
Saturday, December 20 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Paris 75
✨ RETRO REWIND at Paris 75 ✨
We’re taking it back to the 90s, 80s, and disco era for a night of pure nostalgia, vinyl energy, and dance-floor magic.
Catch the crew throwing it down all night:
@the.kzeus
@we.are.silas
@dfly_dj
Dec 20 • 10PM–2AM
21+ • No Cover • All Night Happy ...
SF’s “Department of Nasty” Free Late-Night Comedy (1st & 3rd Saturdays)
Department of Nasty: Late Night Comedy at Question Mark Bar 1st & 3rd Saturdays | Show at 11:00 PM 312 Harriet St., San Francisco | 21+ | No Cover Welcome to Department of Nasty—San Francisco’s rawest, rowdiest late-night comedy show, happening the first and third ...Monthly
Sunday, December 21
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile
Sunday, December 21 – 9:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Sunset Mercantile (Outer Sunset)
Sunset Mercantile’s weekly outdoor market featuring farmers, ranchers, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, vendors, makers, merchants, artists, and local organizations. Bring the whole family for free seasonal art activities at the Sunset Mercantile Artship. Enjoy shopping an array of farm fresh produce, artisan goods. ...Every Sunday
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live with the SF Symphony
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang are back at Davies Symphony Hall to bring this television classic to life! With live actors, an animated backdrop, and Vince Guaraldi’s timeless music performed live by the SF Symphony, this is a beloved holiday performance you ...
“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
SF’s Free “Sundays at the Beach” Tai Chi Day (Great Highway)
Sunday, December 21 – 10:00 am |
Cost: FREE | The Great Highway
Join us for Tai Chi this Sunday! 10am at Judah and Great Highway Park This monthly course is for beginners and experienced students of tai chi alike. Plus, coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after the course. As a reminder, Sundays at the Beach is ...Monthly
SF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)
Sunday, December 21 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | The Fairmont (San Francisco)
This winter, local artisans will be part of a brand-new holiday experience: the Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire, in the quaint gardens of the legendary Fairmont San Francisco. This unique open-air market will bring the charm of a European holiday village to Nob Hill—complete with lights, festive ...
Solstice Art Market for Palestine (SF)
All proceed benefit Palestinian families in Gaza. Join Artists Unite for Palestine for the Second Annual Solstice Art Market!
Featuring art for sale by 20+ artists, pop-up performances every half hour, art activities, food, and drink!
Visits sfa4p.weebly.com or IG @artistsunitepalestine to learn more about featured artists ...
Free Workshop: Break Relationship Patterns w/ Science (Uptown Oakland)
An accessible, educational workshop on why the same conflict patterns repeat in close relationships. Using attachment theory, contemporary relationship science, and a few Sex and the City clips, we’ll explore the three most common fight cycles and what drives our emotional responses. Playful, reflective, and ...
