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

Holiday Happenings

Kim Nalley: Gospel Christmas

Sunday, Dec. 18, 4 p.m. Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) This annual tradition features S.F.’s favorite acclaimed vocalist performing all your favorite holiday songs, s... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

New Year’s Eve with Kelli Barrett & Jarrod Spector

Saturday, Dec. 31, 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) Celebrate with husband and wife “Broadway royalty” as they perform a gamut of iconic and bel... Read More

New Year's Celebrations

Black & White Ball

Saturday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. The Hibernia (1 Jones St.) This elegant soiree in the elegant historic Hibernia Bank with stained glass skylights will feature local and world-renowned D.... Read More

Music

S.F. Symphony | Handel’s Messiah

Fri.–Sat., Dec. 9–10, 7:30 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Masaaki Suzuki leads the S.F. Symphony and Chorus in this celebrated masterpiece and holiday favorite, one of the best-love... Read More

Film & Lectures

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Fri.–Sat., Dec. 16–17 Davies Symphony Hall This vibrant 2000 adaptation brings Dr. Seuss’ beloved book stars Jim Carrey and has plenty of laughs for audiences of all ages. Th... Read More

Music

Holiday Hootenanny

Saturday, Dec. 10, noon–4 p.m. Golden Gate Bandshell This concert features 10 singer songwriters each performing three holiday songs. Free, sfrecpark.org, goldengatebandshell.org... Read More

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