Weekend: Dec 19 - Dec 21, 2025
Top 5 Most Popular Events
< Thursday, December 18
Monday, December 22 >
< Thursday, December 18
Monday, December 22 >
Sunday, December 21
Help Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years (Dec. 19-21)
San Francisco is gearing up for a big return to the 2026 Rose Parade with a brand new float that will roll through Pasadena on New Year’s Day. It is the city’s first official float entry in nearly five decades, and the public is invited ...
SF’s New “Fairmont Holiday Rooftop Faire” w/ Epic City Views (Dec. 19-21)
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 ...
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: Fratello Marionette’s Holiday Shows | Berkeley
Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...
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
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 ...
Celebrate Terry Riley’s 90th w/ Free Piano Concert (SF Main Library)
To celebrate the 90th birthday year of composer Terry Riley, pianist Sarah Cahill performs several of his remarkable compositions along with music composed in his honor by Sam Adams, Aya Nishina, Danny Clay and others.
Sarah Cahill is a pianist and radio host (on KALW) who ...
Winter Solstice “Make Music” Parade & Stroll (Oakland)
Make Music – Winter Solstice Edition
Sunday, December 21 (2pm-4:30pm and beyond)
All are welcome to celebrate Winter Solstice by making music and sharing in libations. Parade between two locations where you can enjoy craft beverages and entertainment, and play instruments (or use your voice) as you ...
Neighborhood Movie Screening of “Christmas Vacation” (SF)
Doors opn 3:00 pm/ Movie starts at 3:30 pm
All are welcome.
Free event.
Refreshments
& a Raffle
Winter Wonderland Concert (Oakland)
The Young Musicians Choral Orchestra™ presents: 2025 Winter Wonderland Concert!
Celebrate the magic of the season at YMCO’s 2025 Winter Wonderland Concert featuring an extraordinary lineup of ensembles, including the YMCO Choral Orchestra, Junior Choral Orchestra, Jazz Big Band, R&B Combo, and additional ensemble performances. Guests will be treated to a dazzling program ...
Neighborhood Movie Screening: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Come get in the Christmas spirit by watching a beloved holiday classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Come get to know your neighbors and St Francis. In these times, we all deserve to laugh a little. This movie is guaranteed to make you laugh.
Free
All are Welcome
Refreshments
Prizes
Free Winter Solstice Celebration at Cesar Chavez State Park (Berkeley)
Celebrate the return of the Sun with astronomers and friends at the Chávez / Huerta Solar Calendar. Mark the changing of the seasons and share a moment of reflection in community as the sun sets on another orbit of our fragile and beautiful planet.
Ancient astronomical ...
Chanukah on Ice: Menorah Lighting + Skating (Petaluma Fairgrounds)
CHANUKAh on ice
Spend a delightful evening with friends. Join us as we light the full Menorah together, illuminating our community!
Tickets:
Adults: $20
Children and Seniors: $15
3 and below: Free
Non-Skaters: No charge
CLICK HERE to receive a notification once it’s available.
1. Click on Luma Ice Skating
2. Select the category of ...
Mezcal Legendario Domingo Oaxaca & Durango Tasting (SF’s Ferry Bldg)
Taste the heritage of Oaxaca and Durango with Mezcal Legendario Domingo in a vibrant, region-inspired mezcal experience.
Welcome to the Spirit of the Regions: Mezcal Legendario Domingo Oaxaca & Durango Tasting! Join us at 1 Ferry Plaza on December 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) ...
2025 Union Square’s Chanukah Festival: Grand Finale
Lighting it up since 1975, San Francisco celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first giant public menorah outside Israel, a landmark Bill Graham project that went on to inspire thousands of menorahs around the world. This year’s eight-night festival brings music, community gatherings, and nightly ceremonies ...
Every Friday
Free Bad-Ass Morning Workout: Conquer SF’s Hills | Every Friday
Every Friday morning at 6:30 am, gather at a different San Francisco hill for a free badass workout and a chance to meet fellow fitness enthusiasts in your city.
The hills change each week (it might be Alamo Square, Moraga Steps, Twin Peaks, Lombard…), but expect ...
CANCELLED: Friday Farmers Market & Bazaar | UN Plaza
UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled temporarily.
Every Friday from 7am to 4pm, UN Plaza will feature the best of San Francisco. Grab fresh fruits and veggies, buy gifts from local vendors, and grab lunch at delicious food stalls representing cuisine from ...
Free “Oysters on the Half Shell” Fridays | El Rio
El Rio, a neighborhood dive in the deep Mission, gives away free Oysters on the half shell from local folks in Tomales Bay, every Friday at 5:30 pm. Arrive on time, they go fast.
And get your drink on with happy hour on Friday from 5-8 pm ...
Big Mood Comedy: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show | Oakland
Big Mood Comedy is an intimate standup comedy show featuring the best local and touring comics every Friday upstairs at Oakland’s very own Legionnaire Saloon.
Hosted by Hayley Beacon, Jordan Thewlis, and Jeff Dean. Free cookies.
Please note that from February 7th, the shows happens every Friday ...
“HellaFunny Fridays” Stand-Up Comedy Showcase | SoMa
San Francisco has one of the best underground comedy scenes in America. Come check out some of the Bay’s best rising comics at HellaFunny’s weekly stand-up comedy show “HellaFunny Fridays.”
HellaFunny Fridays
Every Friday at 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Trademark and Copyright, 1123 Folsom Stree (and 7th St.), SF
FREE ...
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies | Skylark Bar
Join Hunny Bunny and Her Hot Toddies for Mischief at the Skylark Bar every Friday at 8 pm.
Free Burlesque: Hunny Bunny & Her Hot Toddies Every Friday | 8 pm Skylark Bar, 3089 16th St, SF, CA FREE
Enjoy drinks, dancing, DJs and more at this free ...
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse | Mutiny Radio
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse on Mutiny Radio is a free comedy show every Friday from 8-11 pm at Mutiny Radio on the corner of 21st and Florida in the deep Mission District.
Pamtastic’s Comedy Clubhouse
Every Friday | 8-10 pm
Mutiny Radio, 2781 21st Street, SF, CA
$10
Over 25 of San ...
“Best of SF” Stand-Up Comedy Night | SF
Check out a fresh line-up of SF’s comics every Friday at 8 pm at the beautiful Variety Preview Theater in downtown SF’s iconic Hobart Building.
Funcheap Deal: Get tickets for $5 with promo code FUNCHEAP. Otherwise, tickets are $15.
Located in the iconic Hobart Building, right next ...
Jazz at The Atlas Cafe | SF
Jazz at The Atlas is a weekly jazz residency with five rotating jazz bands. Music is always free, though tipping is encouraged.
Closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
Updated 1/20/2020 – Event info last checked via website.
“The Setup” Underground Comedy Show | SF
The Setup is an underground stand-up comedy show in the heart of San Francisco. This venue used to be the green room for the legendary Blackhawk jazz venue where Miles Davis used to play. Now, it’s a comedy show that features established comedians from around the ...
Friday Night Outdoor Roller Skate DJ Party: “Midnight Rollers” | SF
Strap on your skates and roller disco around the city at the Midnight Rollers Friday Night Skate party.
This weekly skate (as long as it’s not raining or during Burning Man) hits up San Francisco’s main attractions, all while blasting their own beats from two jogging strollers ...
SF Beer Olympics: Beer Pong, Flip Cup & $2 Beers | North Beach
Meet and compete against locals, travelers, couch surfers, au pairs, and hostelers. Games are free to play (including flip cup, beer pong and relays) and many weeks they have themed events for holidays, or just because.
Get 6 drink coupons for $1 each. Use coupons before ...
“Comedy Soup”: Music, Comedy, Free Wine & Popcorn | Oakland
Comedy Soup is Oakland’s very own little Stand-Up house show that features top local and touring comics, complimentary Wine and popcorn and musical guests from a variety of styles.
Past guests have appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Viceland, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Conan, Colbert & Corden.
In November ...
“The Function” SF’s Newest Hip-Hop Dance Party | Milk Bar
Come party at Milk Bar located in the heart of the Haight for a early 2000s hip-hop and R&B club bangers.
DJ Beats Me plays everything from Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, Lil Jon, Mac Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Rihanna, SOB X RBE, Usher, Robin ...
F!#&ing Free Fridays: Improv Comedy | SF
EndGames Improv is bringing something new to the genre, what could turn out to be a very hot affair (in that release of tension, funny kind of way) with “Your F!#&ed Up Relationship.”
“YFUR” is an entirely improvised comedy show inspired by stories of your own ...
