33rd Annual Dance-Along Nutcracker

Sat.–Sun., Dec. 8–9 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts This year’s show, Clara Potter and the Elder Baton, takes the audience on a magical journey to Fogwarts School for the Mag... Read More

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City Ballet: The Nutcracker

Sat.–Sun., Dec. 1–2 Palace of Fine Arts Theatre Enjoy the beautiful dancers of the internationally renowned City Ballet and experience the magic of this timeless holiday classi... Read More

Music

Celtic Yuletide Celebration

Friday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. Old First Presbyterian Church (1751 Sacramento St.) Share the laughter, song, and joy as Golden Bough performs rare versions of Celtic songs of Winter, as ... Read More

Music

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Slim’s (333 11th St.) This multiracial and multicultural choir promotes a message of faith, hope, love, and joy in a rollicking, feel-good... Read More

Music

Jason Brock’s 6th Annual Holiday Show

Sunday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m. Martuni’s Piano Bar (4 Valencia St.) The X-Factor finalist and four-time BESTIE-winner for “Best Male Cabaret Singer in San Francisco,” performs your... Read More

Music

Join the Audience-Chorus for the S.F. Symphony Christmas Concert

Sunday, Dec. 23 Workshop: 4–5 p.m. Concert: 7:30 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Participate in a warm-up/rehearsal with choral director Ragnar Bohlin, then take your seat in the audie... Read More

Music

Kitka: Wintersongs

Friday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Old First Presbyterian Church (1751 Sacramento St.) This critically acclaimed and wildly popular winter holiday program highlights seasonal music from a wid... Read More

Music

S.F. Girls Chorus: Holidays at Davies

Monday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall This popular holiday season concert extravaganza returns featuring special guests Kronos Quartet. The 300 choristers of all seven SF... Read More

Music

A Chanticleer Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 15, 8–10 p.m. St. Ignatius Church (650 Parker St.) The program includes candle-lit Gregorian chant, traditional carols, gospel, and spirituals in this popular Chri... Read More

Music

Soulful Christmas Gospel Holiday Concert

Thu.–Fri., Dec. 13–14 Sunday, Dec. 16 Thu.–Sun., Dec. 20–23 Buriel Clay Theater (762 Fulton St.) Performed by the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, enjoy inspirational holiday mu... Read More

Music

American Bach Soloists: Handel’s Messiah

Wed.–Fri., Dec. 12–14, 7:30 p.m. Grace Cathedral American Bach Soloists present their celebrated annual performance of Handel’s masterpiece. $20–$125, 415-621-7900, america... Read More

Music

A Merri-achi Christmas

Sunday, Dec. 9, 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 an... Read More

Music

Very She & Him Christmas Party

Saturday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. S.F. Masonic The beloved duo of singer Zooey Deschanel and guitarist M. Ward make their first live appearance since 2013 performing a “relaxing and encha... Read More

Music

Holiday Soul with Vanessa Williams

Fri.–Sat., Dec. 7–8, 7:30 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir joins the acclaimed entertainer for soul, jazz, and Christmas classics, with plenty of v... Read More

Music

Michael Feinstein: A Holly Jolly Holiday

Thu.–Sun., Dec. 6–9 Feinstein’s at the Nikko (222 Mason St.) The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook preforms his holiday show at his eponymous club. $68–$110, 866-66... Read More

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