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Tuesday, December 24

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 “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night at The Function (7p + 8:45p)
Tuesday, December 24 – 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

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 Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Xmas Eve)
SF's Winter Wonderland Free Ice Skating at Thrive City (Xmas Eve)

December 21-22, 2024 – Ice Skating Sessions: 10AM – 12PM (Live Music and Holiday Kid Activities) 1PM – 3PM (Live Music, Santa Claus and Holiday Kid Activities) 5PM – 7PM (DJ Skate Party with DJ D Sharp) December 24, 2024 – Ice Skating Sessions: 10AM ...

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 ...

December 24th Visits & Holiday Gift Deliveries to SF Older Adults
Tuesday, December 24 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE | LBFE
December 24th Visits & Holiday Gift Deliveries to SF Older Adults
Spread Holiday Cheer with LBFE! Join us in bringing joy to older adults this season by volunteering on December 24th! Here’s how you can help: _______________ December 24th In-Person Visit & Gift Delivery Visit an older adult, bringing a holiday gift and some holiday spirit! December 24th (1:00 PM ...
SF’s Epic “Photosynthesis” Light Show (Conservatory of Flowers)
Tuesday, December 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free to watch from outside the building.
| San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers
SF's Epic "Photosynthesis" Light Show (Conservatory of Flowers)

Light up the season with Photosynthesis, This beautiful light art installation was developed in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and was designed by Lumigeek with music by Tim Digulla. The installation uses special projectors to transform the all-white glasshouse into a ...

2024 Pier 39 Christmas Eve Tree Lighting Show
Tuesday, December 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Pier 39
2024 Pier 39 Christmas Eve Tree Lighting Show

An awe-inspiring Christmas tree has welcomed millions of visitors at the Entrance Plaza of PIER 39 every holiday season since 1983 (except 2020), becoming a not-to-be-missed San Francisco holiday tradition. Synchronized and choreographed to festive Holiday music, the tree “performs” every half hour from 5-10pm, ...

Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul in North Beach (SF)
Tuesday, December 24 – 11:30 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: FREE | Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul in North Beach (SF)
Join us to celebrate Christmas at Sts. Peter and Paul – fondly known as the “Italian Catholic Cathedral” by the locals – that was built 100 years ago! It cost $800K back then to build this beautiful gothic building. We will sing carols like Hark ...

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 ...

$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, December 25 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required. 2 drink minimum. 21+
| Skylark Bar
$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)

Join us for a night of laughter featuring Bay Area’s top rising comics! We showcase comedians that have been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Amazon, HBO… so come through and you may see the next big thing! HaHaHappy Hour Comedy at Skylark $5 beer, $2 tacos ...Every Wednesday

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

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

Christmas Pary & Casual Eatery (SoMa)
Wednesday, December 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free always
| Question Mark Bar
Christmas Pary & Casual Eatery (SoMa)
Celebrate Christmas Day at Question Mark Bar! Join us on December 25th for a festive day filled with: Music Karaoke Movies Sports Delicious food And don’t miss the Happy, Drunk Santa vibes! Doors open all day to keep your holiday spirit merry and bright! See you at 312 Harriet St., SoMa, San Francisco. #ChristmasAtTheBar ...
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, December 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Our work spans the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. Centering artists as essential to social and cultural movement, YBCA ...Every Wednesday

December 25th Visits & Holiday Gift Deliveries to SF Older Adults
Wednesday, December 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 1:00 pm | Cost: FREE | LBFE
December 25th Visits & Holiday Gift Deliveries to SF Older Adults
Spread Holiday Cheer with LBFE! Join us in bringing joy to older adults this season by volunteering on December 25th! Here’s how you can help: _______________ December 25th In-Person Visit & Gift Delivery Visit an older adult, bringing a holiday gift and some holiday spirit! December 25th (11:00 AM ...
Christmas Day Community Potluck (SF)
Wednesday, December 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free event. All are welcome! Bring a dish to share for the potluck!
| St Francis Lutheran Church
Christmas Day Community Potluck (SF)
St Francis Lutheran Church After service Christmas Day Community Potluck Alone this Christmas or has your loved one passed away or do you just have no plans this Christmas? St Francis WELCOMES ALL to join us at Noon in the parish hall for a Community Potluck. ...
Christmas Day Community Potluck at St Francis Lutheran Church (SF)
Wednesday, December 25 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free event. All are welcome! Please bring a dish to share w/ others for the potluck. Food, drinks, music and prizes.
| St Francis Lutheran Church
Christmas Day Community Potluck at St Francis Lutheran Church (SF)
Following the St Francis Lutheran Church Christmas Day Worship Service (11:00 am), is the CHRISTMAS DAY COMMUNITY POTLUCK (starts at noon on Wednesday, December 25th) at 152 Church St (between 14th & Duboce). This is a potluck so we are asking all that attend to bring a dish ...
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 ...