Atmospheric Spotify

By Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor

It’s that Spotify Wrapped time of the year, again. My most played song, you don’t ask? “Okay” by Atmosphere. Check it out, you won’t regret it. And, while you’re at it, give Eureka Sound a listen. They’ve got a great reggae, soulful, jazzy vibe. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, here’s what I’m most excited about for the week of 12/12…

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Partners’ Events

Hubba Hubba Revue’s HOLIDAY SPECIAL!
Saturday, December 17 | DNA Lounge | 375 Harrison St., SF | Doors at 7 p.m. | $30-$35 | 18+

‘Twas the night of Big Hubba, and all through the house, the showgirls were shaking their shimmy belts out! Their stockings were fastened to garters with care, in hopes San Francisco soon would be there! — EARLY SHOW! Doors 7:00PM, Show 7:30PM.

Giveaways

We Wanna Send You to see LCD Soundsystem on New Year’s Eve!

This Week’s Events

Tuesday, 12/12
One Last Happy Hour at the Uptown!
12/12 | Uptown | 200 Capp St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free

This happy hour contains multitudes, because goddammit, San Francisco is losing another mainstay. Uptown bar is closing at the end of this year and we fucking hate that. All good things come to an end, I guess. Come on out, have a drink or four, and let’s send the Uptown out on the highest of notes!

Emily Van Dyke
12/12 | Punchline | 444 Battery St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $20.25

Originally from the Midwest, Emily Van Dyke loves best friend tattoos and telling inappropriate stories at baby showers. Emily is a local favorite in Northern California, she is a regular in SF Sketchfest and she just recorded her first album, releasing early 2024.

The Blind Boys of Alabama
12/12 | Sweetwater Music Hall | 19 Corte Madera Ave, Mill Valley | 7 p.m. Doors | $67

Just in time for the Holidays, Sweetwater Music Hall presents the uplifting music of The Blind Boys of Alabama on their annual Christmas tour. The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material.

Wednesday, 12/13

Erin Jackson
12/13-12/16 | Punchline | 444 Battery St, SF | 8 p.m. | $22.25 – $32.25

Erin Jackson is one of the fastest-rising comedians in New York City. She currently writes for the hit Netflix show, “The Upshaws”. She is a proud alumna of Howard University and a die-hard fan of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Art Battle San Francisco
12/13 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St., SF | 8 p.m. | $20-$25

Be a part of the electrifying energy as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke. Cast your vote and crown the champion in three pulse-pounding rounds. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every piece created goes up for auction. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of live art!

The Colors of Christmas
12/13 & 12/14 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $30-$275

The Colors of Christmas features legendary artists Peabo Bryson, Oleta Adams, Jennifer Holliday, and Ruben Studdard alongside the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir in a spectacular program of Christmas classics and greatest hits with the San Francisco Symphony.

Thursday, 12/14

Secession Art & Design’s SF Gift Art Pop-Up
12/14-12/17 | 307 Cortland Ave., SF | 11 a.m. | Free

Secession Art & Design is returning to San Francisco, on December 14-17 for a Holiday Gift Art Pop-Up at 307 Cortland Ave featuring 20+ talented artists. This four-day event is a magical time where I take over an empty storefront in Bernal Heights and transform it into a sparkly winter gallery. Art makes a fabulous gift that will make your holiday shopping easy.

The Nth Power w/ Wreckless Strangers
12/14 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $20/advance, $25/door

The Nth Power believes in the healing power of music. This all-pro alignment of sharp and seasoned musical vets delivers a transcendent blend of soul, funk, rock and rhythm and blues with multi-part vocal harmonies and songs that inspire audiences to dance, groove, make love or just stand there with goose bumps.

The San Francisco Neo-Futurists Present: The Infinite Wrench: Best Of 2023!
12/14-12/17 | Counterpulse | 80 Turk St., SF | 7:30 p.m. Doors | $20-$50

The critically-acclaimed ensemble spent all year writing, directing, and performing their absolute hearts out, premiering over 300 hyper-short plays this past calendar year. Now they’ve picked 30 of their most exciting, profound, hilarious, emotional, and truly bizarre plays, peer-reviewed them, stuffed them into 60 minutes, and are ready to bring them to you for 3 nights only!

Friday, 12/15

A Very Merry Misfit Cabaret: Celebrate the Holidays with Aerials, Burlesque, Drag, Star Wars, Gremlins, and more!
12/8-12/23 | Alcazar Theatre | 650 Geary St, SF | 8 p.m. | $35

Are you tired of the same old holiday traditions and craving something a little different this festive season? Look no further than “A Very Merry Misfit Cabaret,” a one-of-a-kind holiday extravaganza that’s sure to jingle your bells and rock your stockings.

Stevie Nicks
12/15 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7 p.m. | $49.50+

Following her highly successful 2022 shows, legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks has extended her touring run into 2023 and will make a stop at Chase Center.

Tower of Power
12/15 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oak | 7 p.m. Doors | $60.50 – $100.50

Hailing from Oakland, California Tower of Power has never stopped touring and recording since the beginning. Always in demand, the band never fails to entertain and amaze their fans.

8TH Annual Winter Formal Benefit for the Alameda Food Bank 
12/15 | Thee Stork Club | 2330 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley | 7 p.m. Doors | $12/advance, $15/door 

It’s the 8th Annual Winter Formal Benefit for the Alameda Food Bank at the newly renovated Thee Stork Club in Oakland! Dress-to-impress, drink beer, listen to some Rock & Roll, and help us raise a ton of money for the food bank.

Kaleidoscope 2023 A Holiday Winter Spectacular!
12/15-12/31 | The Crossing at East Cut | 200 Folsom St., SF | 4 p.m. | $55 – $75

Circus Bella is excited to announce their jubilant return to San Francisco with their new indoor seated show KALEIDOSCOPE 2023 – performed in the round under a Picturesque Circus Tent for three weekends.

Saturday, 12/16

San Francisco Philharmonic & Wyatt Underhill
12/16 | War Memorial Veterans Building | 201 Van Ness Ave., SF | 7:30 p.m. | $25+

The San Francisco Philharmonic Orchestra- led by Jessica Bejarano- is our city’s plucky indie orchestra known for its radical inclusivity, creative programming. It seems fitting to send 2023 into 2024 with the final selection of Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 featuring Wyatt Underhill, Associate Concertmaster of the San Francisco Symphony.

Raekwon & Ghostface Killah
12/16 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 9 p.m. | $30-$750

Wu-Tang’s Raekwon and Ghostface Killah in concert! Wu-Tang forever.

Blink 180-True and Thomas Nicholas
12/16 | Retro Junkie | 2112 N Main St, Walnut Creek | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $10

Blink 180-True (a Blink 182 tribute band) PLUS Thomas Nicholas, from American Pie (and don’t forget Rookie of the Year!) performing original hits and American Pie classics!

Cabanijazz Project – Latin Jam Series – Final Show
12/16 | Del Cielo Brewing | 701 Escobar St. A, Martinez | 6 p.m. | Free

Experience the ultimate Latin celebration of music, food, and brews in a free and family fun environment. Let our talented musicians take you on a journey to Havana with their electrifying performance!

The Eric Andre Show Live
12/16 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 6 p.m. Doors | $55 – $69.50

Eric Andre is a comedian, actor and creator and host of Adult Swim’s hit series “The Eric Andre Show,”. He can currently be seen as an expert panelist on ABC’s “The Prank Panel,” and he recently launched his first podcast “Bombing with Eric Andre” as part of the iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network.

Sunday, 12/17

Jackie Beat in It’s The Most Miserable Time of the Year
12/17 | Oasis | 298 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $25 – $50

Drop-dead gorgeous, larger-than-life, world-famous drag superstar JACKIE BEAT is ruining the holidays!

Ale Industries’ Last Day
12/17 | Ale Industries | 3096 E 10th St, Oakland | 12 p.m. | Free

Come drink at Ale Industries for their last day in business! Send them off with a cheers.

Bay Phil Presents: A Holiday Spectacular!
12/17 | Chabot Colege | 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward | 3 p.m. | $25-227

Celebrate the holiday season in joy, gratitude, and inspiration! Jung-Ho Pak will lead dazzling female vocalists along with the Bay Philharmonic in your favorite festive songs.

Monday, 12/18

Super Smash Bros. Mondays
12/18 | The Detour | 2200A Market St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | Free
The Super Trash Bros hosts casual Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournaments on the Nintendo Switch. Even better, it’s free to play!

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show Starring BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon
12/18 & 12/19 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $49.99 – $99.99, All Ages

You better watch out, you better not cry, because global drag icons and RuPaul’s Drag Race stars, BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to your town with the wildly successful, internationally acclaimed, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show.

Rad Upcoming Events

12/20 | Davies Symphony Hall | Holidays with the SF Symphony: A Charlie Brown Christmas Live

12/23 | The Marsh – SF | Brian Copeland’s The Jewelry Box – SF

Don’t forget to check out our Big Bad List of Rad Ongoing Events right here!

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