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Sunday, December 1

Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair (Nov. 30 – Dec. 1)
Sunday, December 1 – 10:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: $11*
*Mention Johnny Funcheap at the door and get $3 off entrace fee - normally $14
| San Francisco County Fair Building
Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair (Nov. 30 - Dec. 1)

The Thanksgiving Weekend San Francisco Crystal Fair is taking place at the San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. It will host the largest collection of crystals, beads, minerals jewelry and metaphysical healing tools that you’ve ever seen in our fair city. Thousands ...

“Lindy in the Park” Swing Dance Party (Golden Gate Park)
Sunday, December 1 – 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

“Castro Art Mart” Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)
Sunday, December 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Market & Noe
"Castro Art Mart" Mini Block Party on Noe St. (Every First Sunday)

The Castro Art Mart Features LGBTQ Artists, Live Music, and Drag Performances every 1st Sunday of the month on Noe St and Market St (Next to the Lookout Bar), 11-5pm. Come enjoy this Free, Family & Friendly event hosted by Castro Merchants, while supporting local artists, ...Monthly

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)
Sunday, December 1 – 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 2

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 ...

Troupe Vertigo’s “Holiday Cirque” Spectacular Show at Davies Symphony Hall
Monday, December 2 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $35 | Davies Symphony Hall
Troupe Vertigo's "Holiday Cirque" Spectacular Show at Davies Symphony Hall
Troupe Vertigo’s spellbinding performances ignite the imagination through stunning physical feats choreographed into works of art. In their return to the San Francisco Symphony, the company brings their innovative mix of circus, dance, and theater to a festive new holiday show. Holidays With The Symphony Sunday, 12/1 ...
SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)
Monday, December 2 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's Wild "1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle" Late Night (The Function)

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 Market Street. Don’t miss this Monday and Wednesday late night wild showcase with 30+ of HellaFunny’s rising stars – performing their ...Every Monday

2024 Nob Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony (SF)
Monday, December 2 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Huntington Park
2024 Nob Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony (SF)
The Nob Hill Association will host its annual Nob Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 5:30 – 7:30 pm. This year’s event will include: Live seasonal music from the popular French American Jazz Quartet Cookies and hot beverages courtesy of the InterContinental Mark ...
SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” 8 Free Game Tokens for “Industry Night” (Every Monday)
Monday, December 2 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*8 free game tokens if you are part of the "industry"
| Emporium SF
SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in “the industry” – so we’re assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff. Monday Nights are for ...Every Monday

SF’s “Wurst Drag Trivia” (Every Monday)
Monday, December 2 – 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Willkommen
SF's "Wurst Drag Trivia" (Every Monday)

Don’t miss the best drag trivia in SF, hosted by BeBe Sweetbriar! Grab a beer and some sausages and try your best (or your wurst) to beat the competition while Bebe keeps the questions hard and the ambiance light. SF’s Wurst Drag Trivia ...Every Monday

“Motown On Mondays” DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)
Monday, December 2 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Free before 8pm; $5 after
| Madrone Art Bar
"Motown On Mondays" DJ Night (Madrone Art Bar)

at Madrone, dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and guest DJS spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs during M.O.M. Motown on Mondays. Motown on Mondays Every Monday | 7 pm to 2 am Madrone ...Every Monday

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)
Monday, December 2 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*free tickets, RSVP to ensure a spot, 21+
| Abbey Tavern
Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a ...Every Monday

Tuesday, December 3

SF Symphony’s “The Colors of Christmas” Live in Concert (Dec. 3-4)
Tuesday, December 3 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $29 | Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony's "The Colors of Christmas" Live in Concert (Dec. 3-4)

Join the San Francisco Symphony and legendary vocalists Peabo Bryson, Jackie Evancho, Jennifer Holliday, and BeBe Winans for a spectacular program of Christmas classics and greatest hits. Holidays With The Symphony Sunday, 12/1 – A Merry-Achi Christmas – Led by the incomparable José Hernández, Mariachi ...

SF’s “Laugh GPT” AI-Powered Comedy Night 2024 at The Function
Tuesday, December 3 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night 2024 at The Function

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

Free Late Night Comedy Show “New Material Tuesdays” at The Function (SF)
Tuesday, December 3 – 9:30 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| The Function
Free Late Night Comedy Show "New Material Tuesdays" at The Function (SF)

New Material Tuesdays at The Function: Late Night Comedy Extravaganza Ready for a dose of late-night laughter? Join us every Tuesday at 10 PM for “New Material Tuesdays” at The Function, San Francisco’s newest and hottest black-owned comedy club. Located in the heart of the ...Every Tuesday

de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Timed tickets required
| de Young Museum
de Young Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

Located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum is a landmark art museum founded in 1895. Your visit includes a whirlwind trip around the world as the museum’s collections feature priceless treasures and works of arts from the 17th through the 20th centuries ...Monthly

“Legion of Honor” Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 3 – 9:30 am - Ends at 5:15 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to general galleries; special exhibition fees still apply. Advanced timed tickets required.
| Legion of Honor
"Legion of Honor" Museum Free Day (First Tuesdays)

The Legion of Honor displays a collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an exquisite Beaux-Arts building in an unforgettable setting overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Normally general admission is $20 for adults, but on the first Tuesday of each month admission ...Monthly

SF’s Cartoon Art Museum’s “Pay What You Wish” Day (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 3 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Wish Day
| Cartoon Art Museum
SF's Cartoon Art Museum's "Pay What You Wish" Day (First Tuesdays)

Founded in 1984, the Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. People of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at ...Monthly

SF’s Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)
Tuesday, December 3 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free unlimited play wristband with any purchase from bar
| The Detour SF
SF's Free Arcade Game Night at The Detour (First Tuesdays)

Paid rent in SF? Hella Broke? Then first Tuesdays are the night for you.  The Detour hosts “Free Play Tuesday” with all arcade games on free play with purchase from the bar. Come enjoy all the video game glory from today and yesteryear while enjoying ...Monthly

Wednesday, December 4

SF Symphony’s “The Colors of Christmas” Live in Concert (Dec. 3-4)
Wednesday, December 4 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $29 | Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony's "The Colors of Christmas" Live in Concert (Dec. 3-4)

Join the San Francisco Symphony and legendary vocalists Peabo Bryson, Jackie Evancho, Jennifer Holliday, and BeBe Winans for a spectacular program of Christmas classics and greatest hits. Holidays With The Symphony Sunday, 12/1 – A Merry-Achi Christmas – Led by the incomparable José Hernández, Mariachi ...

$2 Taco Night + Happy Hour Comedy at Skylark (SF)
Wednesday, December 4 – 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

SF’s Wild “1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle” Late Night (The Function)
Wednesday, December 4 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
SF's Wild "1-Minute Open Mic Comedy Battle" Late Night (The Function)

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 Market Street. Don’t miss this Monday and Wednesday late night wild showcase with 30+ of HellaFunny’s rising stars – performing their ...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 Wednesday

“Pay What You Can” Wednesday at SF’s Museum of Craft and Design
Wednesday, December 4 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Pay What You Can. Visitors are welcome to pay what they can every Wednesday
| Museum of Craft and Design
"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

There’s no better time to visit the Museum of Craft and Design than on Pay What You Can Wednesday. MCD’s Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative strives to keep art accessible to all by giving visitors the opportunity to experience the latest exhibitions for whatever ...Every Wednesday

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)
Wednesday, December 4 – 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