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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
Family Fun

Photos with Santa

Tue., Dec. 13; Sat., Dec. 17; Wed., Dec. 21; & Fri., Dec. 23; 5–8 p.m. Carillion, Ghirardelli Square Bring your camera and snap a selfie with the big guy in red. Free, 415-77... Read More
Sports & Health

Santa Skivvies Run

Sunday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m. Check in: Lookout (3600 16th St.) Don your favorite festive costume, or strip down to your undies to raise awareness and fight HIV/AIDS and benefit the S... Read More
Galas & Benefits

Guardsmen Tree Lot Party

Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Celebrate the season with a magical night of dancing and beverages in an indoor winter wonderland. $120 & up, 415... Read More
Family Fun

Kwanzaa Family Game Day

Monday, Dec. 26, 2–5 p.m. S.F. Public Library Main Branch To celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa, Brother Clint and Brother Malik will perform the Kwanzaa ritual, pour libations, ... Read More
Sports & Health

Winter Wellness Hike

Sunday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Land’s End Work on your physical, mental, and emotional health in a forest bathing and mindfulness hike session, where you will learn techniq... Read More
Holiday Happenings

Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square

Daily through Jan. 16, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Union Square Ring in the holiday season at this outdoor rink with 60-minute sessions starting every 90 minutes. Visit website for special e... Read More
Music

A Merri-achi Christmas

Friday, Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Experience a truly international celebration in this musical tribute to Mexico’s Christmas traditions, with the ensemble singing a... Read More
Nightlife

A Very Liberace & Liza Holiday Concert

Wed.–Thu., Dec. 28–29, 8 p.m. Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) Smile and clap along to this joyful holiday cabaret extravaganza with upbeat tunes, Christmas carol sin... Read More
Holiday Happenings

36th Annual Macy’s Holiday Windows

Thu.–Sun., noon–5 p.m. through Jan. 1 (except Dec. 25) Macy’s Union Square The SFSPCA’s magical Holiday Windows adoption outreach program returns to find forever homes for ... Read More
Dance

Smuin Ballet | The Christmas Ballet

Wed.–Sun., Dec. 14–18 & Wed.–Sat., Dec. 21–24 Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA (700 Howard St.) The two acts of The Christmas Ballet feature the best of both w... Read More
Family Fun

ODC | The Velveteen Rabbit

Thu.–Sun., through Dec. 11 The Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA (700 Howard St.) & on-demand Enjoy a Bay Area holiday tradition of music, dance, and a powerful narra... Read More
Family Fun

Sleeping Beauty: Panto in the Presidio

Thu.–Sun., through Dec. 30 Presidio Theatre (99 Moraga Ave.) Enjoy this wildly funny musical mashup of true love, talking dogs, singing chickens, dancing ghosts, and enough fairy... Read More
Family Fun

Teddy Bear Tea

Sat.–Sun., through Dec. 11, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Daily, Dec. 19–23, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Ritz-Carlton San Francisco Young family members are invited to the festively decorated ... Read More

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