Kitka: Wintersongs

Saturday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. Old First Presbyterian Church (1751 Sacramento St.) This critically acclaimed and wildly popular winter holiday program highlights seasonal music from a w... Read More

Music

Holiday Sing-Along

Friday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m. Presidio Officer’s Club (50 Moraga Ave.) Gather around the piano to share music and holiday cheer, led by performers from 42nd Street Moon. Festive drink... Read More

Music

American Bach Soloists: Handel’s Messiah

Wed.–Fri., Dec. 13–15, 7:30 p.m. Grace Cathedral American Bach Soloists present their celebrated annual performance of Handel’s masterpiece. $20–$125, 415-621-7900, america... Read More

Music

A Merri-achi Christmas

Sunday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Experience a truly international celebration in this musical tribute to Mexico’s Christmas traditions, with the ensemble singing and ... Read More

Theater

25th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

Sat.–Mon., Dec. 23–25, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. New Asia Restaurant (772 Pacific Ave.) Enjoy this uniquely Bay Area holiday tradition of Jewish comedy and delicious Chinese cuisine... Read More

Theater

BATS Improv: Songs for A Sixpence

Saturdays, Dec. 2–30, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theatre, Fort Mason Center In the spirit of Oliver and A Christmas Carol, performers create improvised songs, music, dances, and more. Exper... Read More

Theater

ACT: A Christmas Carol

Most days through Dec. 24 Geary Theater (405 Geary St.) Featuring a lively cast of dozens, gorgeous costumes, and those deliciously spooky ghosts, the Bay Area’s favorite ho... Read More

Galas & Benefits

8th Annual Holiday Heroes

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 5:30–8:30 p.m. AT&T Park Raise funds and awareness for Bay Area at-risk children and enjoy arts and crafts activities, video games, photo opportunities, food... Read More

Galas & Benefits

Help is on the Way for the Holidays XVI

Monday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. Marines’ Memorial Theater (609 Sutter St.) Benefiting Project Open Hand and Larkin Street Youth Services, this gala and concert includes entertainment b... Read More

Community Corner

Kwanzaa San Francisco

Daily, Dec. 26–Jan. 1 Various S.F. locations The values of Kwanzaa, Nguzo Saba (The Seven Principles), are critical tools for addressing the issues facing the African-American co... Read More

Community Corner

Christmas Outreach

Pre-Christmas Outreach: Saturday, Dec. 9, 9:30–2 p.m. Christmas Outreach: Monday, Dec. 25, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. S.F. City Impact (136 Taylor St. & 230 Jones St.) The Pre-Chris... Read More

Community Corner

Project Glimmer: Boxing Joy

Sat.–Sun., Dec. 3–4, 10 a.m.–noon & 1–3 p.m. Pier 70 Volunteer to wrap, count, and prepare holiday gifts for at-risk teenage girls and women. After-shift special menus ... Read More

Community Corner

SFPD Holiday Toy Drive

Daily through Dec. 19 All S.F. Walgreens locations Drop off unwrapped and new toys for distribution to underprivileged children. Alternatively, donate monetarily at gofundme.com/sf... Read More

Community Corner

S.F. Firefighters Toy Program

Daily Any S.F. firehouse In its 68th year of helping children, the S.F. Firefighters Toy Program is the largest in the U.S. and is looking for donations of unwrapped toys. Alternat... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise

Saturday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.– 1 a.m. S.F. Belle (Pier 3) Enjoy live entertainment, dancing, a huge roof deck for fireworks viewing, premium cocktails, buffet dinner, festive party f... Read More

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