S.F. Gay Men’s Chorus |Holiday Spectacular

Saturday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m., 7 p.m., & 9 p.m. Castro Theatre Enjoy joyous music, fabulous costumes, and the thrilling dancing favorite holiday songs, classical choral works, and ... Read More

Dance

City Ballet | The Nutcracker

Sat.–Sun., Dec. 10–11, 2 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theater Get into the holiday spirit as Clara and an amazing cast of characters dance their way through their incredible advent... Read More

Dance

Stapleton School of the Performing Arts | The Nutcracker

Sat.–Sun., Dec. 17–18, 1 & 5 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre The 34th annual production features a cast of over 150 performers dressed in lavish costumes, vibrant sets, an... Read More

Theater

BATS Improv: The Good, The Bad & The Jolly

Saturdays through Dec. 29, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theatre (Fort Mason Center) Whether you love the holidays or hate them, revel in the winter cheer or barely notice it, you’ll enjoy thi... 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

Potables & Edibles

Holiday Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Class

Thursday, Dec. 8, 5:30–7 p.m. Second floor, Ferry Building Join sugar cookie sisters Maya (Painted Ladies Pastry) and Murrah (Burnt Cookies by Murrah) to decorate a custom S.F. V... Read More

Music

Holiday Harmonies A Capella Event

Sunday, Dec. 4, 4–6 p.m. Bayfront Theater (Bldg. B, Fort Mason Center) Enjoy Bay Area choral groups singing pop and seasonal tunes for the whole family. $25, 415-347-1807, bcvoca... Read More

Theater

30th Annual Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

Fri.–Sun., Dec. 23–25, 5–7:30 p.m. Congregation Sherith Israel (2266 California St.) & livestream Enjoy this uniquely Bay Area holiday tradition of Jewish comedy with Chi... Read More

Film & Lectures

Ghirardelli Square Outdoor Films

Monday & Saturday, Dec. 12–19, 7–9 p.m. Fountain Plaza Enjoy outdoor movies through December with screenings of The Grinch (Dec. 12), The Nightmare Before Christmas (Dec. 1... 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

Music

S.F. Girls Chorus | SFGC at Davies

Monday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall SFGC’s annual December concert will feature a program of spirituals, cutting-edge vocal works, and a few familiar holiday favorites, ... Read More

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