20th Annual Parol Lantern Festival

Saturday, Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens The parol lantern is the quintessential Filipino holiday symbol of joy and hope. Get into the holiday spirit with specialty parols ... Read More

Arts & Culture

Festa Dei Dolci

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2–5 p.m. Museo Italo Americano (Fort Mason Center) Celebrate the holidays Italian style with sweet and savory Italian treats accompanied by cheese, wine, and cof... Read More

Community Corner

S.F. Firefighters Virtual Toy Drive

Daily through Dec. 31 Online The S.F. Firefighters Toy Program is the nation’s oldest program of its kind. Shop online to purchase gifts and toys or set up your own virtual toy d... Read More

Community Corner

Russian Hill Neighbors Parks Work Day

Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Redfield Alley (Taylor Street between Union and Filbert) Join your neighbors to weed, water, and plant native plants, which provide sustenance t... Read More

Holiday Happenings

29th Annual Union Street Festival of Lights

Friday, Dec. 9 & 16, 3–7 p.m. Union Street (btw. Gough & Steiner) Fillmore Street (btw. Union & Greenwich) Come celebrate for the first time in three years Union Stre... Read More

Theater

Custom Made Theatre Co. | Shoshana in December: A New Musical

Thu.–Sun. through Dec. 18 Phoenix Theatre (414 Mason St.) This poly-holiday musical explores Hanukkah, Christmas, and the traditions we create for ourselves. $35–$55, 415-798-2... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

American Bach Soloists | A Baroque New Year’s Eve at the Opera

Saturday, Dec. 31, 4 p.m. Herbst Theatre Enjoy an early night on the town with a delightful program of arias, duets, and instrumental music from Baroque opera and concert, with sop... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Christmas at Grace Cathedral

Sat.–Mon., Dec. 10–19 & Wed.–Fri., Dec. 21–23 Grace Cathedral & livestream Celebrate the season with A Cathedral Christmas (Dec. 10–11, 17–18, & 23); Brass ... Read More

Theater

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre | Halie! The Mahalia Jackson Musical

Thu.–Sun. through Dec. 24 Magic Theater (Landmark Bldg. D, Fort Mason Center) This world premiere celebrates the life of the gospel legend and Civil Rights activist and follows J... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

New Year’s Eve Meditation & Celebration

Friday, Dec. 31, 6:30–8 p.m. Location provided at registration & livestream Ring out the old and ring in the new with meditation, live music, and words of wisdom in this cont... Read More

Holiday Happenings

JCCSF’s Glowing Hanukkah Party

Sunday, Dec. 18, 3–6 p.m. Fountain Plaza, Ghirardelli Square This family-friendly event will feature live glowing music, crafts, games, and special menus from the restaurants at ... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

New Year’s Eve with Seth MacFarlane

Saturday, Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall The Academy Award- and Grammy-nominated singer, actor, and director brings classic, crooning vocals and cool pizzazz to a “big b... Read More

Dance

World Ballet Series | The Nutcracker

Wednesday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre This production is performed by a multinational cast of 50 professional ballet dancers and features over 150 hand-sewn costum... Read More

Theater

S.F. Playhouse | As You Like It

Wed.–Sun. (except Dec. 25) through Jan. 14, 2023 450 Post St. (in the Kensington Park hotel) This rollicking and poignant musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play is a dreamli... Read More

Film & Lectures

Sea Lion Cinema

Saturday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. Courtyard, the Cannery There’s no better way to celebrate the holidays than to watch classic films — bring a blanket, the whole family, and your ho... Read More

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