Sing You a Merry Christmas

Saturday, Dec. 14 & 21, 11 a.m. Grace Cathedral Sing along with your favorite Christmas carols as the toys of St. Nicholas’s workshop lead you on an extraordinary journey... Read More

Performances

G. Scott Lacy’s Holiday Cabaret

Fri–Sun, Dec. 13–15 & Sunday, Dec. 22 Hotel Rex (562 Sutter St.) Featuring special guest stars at each performance, this cabaret promises a light and bright seasonal blend ... Read More

Performances

Russ Lorenson: Christmas in San Francisco

Fri–Sat, Dec. 13–14, 7:30 p.m. Pa’ina Lournge & Restaurant (1865 Post St.) This annual jingle-jazzy holiday show features Wesla Whitfield, Mike Greensill and Veronica... Read More

Performances

S.F. Girls Chorus Alumnae: Make a Joyful Noise

Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Old First Presbyterian Church (1751 Sacramento St.) The highest caliber of women’s choral music celebrates the traditions of Christmas and their moder... Read More

Performances

American Bach Soloists: Händel’s Messiah

Wed–Thu, Dec. 11–12, 7:30–10:30 p.m. Grace Cathedral Performed to sold-out audiences year after year, purchase your tickets early to this famous San Francisco holiday event. ... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Fantasy of Lights Christmas Celebration

Saturday, Dec. 7, 3–7 p.m. Union Street (btw. Van Ness & Steiner) & Fillmore St. (btw. Union & Lombard) Thousands of twinkling lights will illuminate Victorian houses... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Annual Holiday Lights

Tree-Lighting Ceremony Friday, Dec. 6, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Lincoln Blvd. at Funston Ave. Join in this decades-old Presidio tradition featuring the Golden Gate Carolers. Light refreshm... Read More

Holiday Happenings

Not Your Normal New Year’s Eve

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Marines’ Memorial Theatre Ring in the New Year with an evening of hilariously unconventional stand-up comedy featuring Laurie Kilmartin, Brent Weinba... Read More

Galas & Benefits

26th Annual Curbside Donation Drive

Sat–Tue, Dec. 21–24, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. St. Anthony Foundation (121 Golden Gate Ave.) Giving for the holiday season made easier! Drop off your holiday gifts of hams, pantry items,... Read More

Child's Play

Mark Foehringer Dance Project | SF: Nutcracker Sweets

Various days, Dec. 7–24 Southside Theater, Fort Mason Center This Nutcracker redux is just 50 minutes long and is designed for families with young children. Live music and dancer... Read More

Child's Play

Holiday Crafts Day

Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Randall Museum (199 Museum Way) Get crafty and make presents and decorations for the holidays! Create one-of-a-kind hand-made gifts and items inc... Read More

Child's Play

‘Tis the Season for Science

Daily thru Jan 5 California Academy of Sciences Don’t miss this reindeer rendezvous of live caribou this holiday season. $19.95–$29.95, www.calacademy.org ... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Fisherman’s Wharf Crab Fest

Sunday, Dec. 8, noon–3 p.m. Maritime Museum (800 Beach Street) Celebrate crab season and the holidays with signature crab dishes prepared by Wharf chefs complemented by local win... Read More

Just for Fun

27th Annual Cable Car Caroling

Sunday, Dec. 8, 12:30–6:30 p.m. Galleria at the Design Center (101 Henry Adams St.) Bring the family and climb aboard classic cable cars that dash through the city, visiting nurs... Read More

Just for Fun

27th Annual Macy’s Holiday Windows

Daily thru Jan 5 (except Dec 25), 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. (most days) Macy’s Union Square The SF/SPCA’s magical Holiday Windows adoption outreach program returns to find homes f... Read More

Events