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

Holiday Happenings

Merry Karaoke

Friday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Courtyard, the Cannery Sing your heart out by yourself or with a group onstage. Make your one song request online to add to the queue and make additional ... Read More

Family Fun

Mark Foehringer’s Nutcracker Sweets

Sat.–Sun., through Dec. 18, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Cowell Theater (Fort Mason Center) This unique magical, zany, and fun 50-minute production of the classic holiday ballet is desi... Read More

Music

Old First Concerts

Most weekends, Dec. 9–23 1751 Sacramento St. & livestream Holiday programs include the Young Women’s Chorus: Carols by Candlelight (Dec. 9); Musae performing carols and hym... Read More

Family Fun

S.F. Symphony | Peter and the Wolf

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Sergei Prokofiev’s “symphonic fairy tale” features animal characters personified by instruments and melody is brought to life wit... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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