Best Bay Area Events 11.19-12.9
Dane Cook at The Masonic!
Dane Cook is back with his Fresh New Flavor! Don’t miss the comedy trailblazer live at The Masonic in SF on November 21. Get your tickets here.
Jury Duty
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
I have been a bit preoccupied this week as I fulfill my civic duty as a juror for the first time ever. All I know right now is that these are the events I’m most excited to unwind with, post-serving, for the week of 11/19 and beyond.
Our Giveaways
We Wanna Send You to Fan Expo on Friday 11/29!
Want to win a pair of Friday passes to FAN EXPO San Francisco? This ultimate fandom weekend features celebrity meet & greets, cosplay competitions, interactive workshops, and more! With stars like Hayden Christensen from Star Wars and Andy Serkis from Lord of the Rings attending, you won’t want to miss this fun-filled weekend. Enter for a chance to win here. You can purchase tickets here.
Our Partner’s Events
Oakland to All Mini-Ball: Fashion, Runway and Vogue Competition
11/21 | The Commons, KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $10
Bay Area ballroom collective Oakland to All is throwing a Breaking News Mini-Ball at KQED! Ballroom culture blends voguing performance and runway competition, and carries a legacy in the LGBTQ+ community beginning in the 1920s. This event features a panel discussion featuring Bay Area legends and a deluxe ball. Four categories inspired by the news media industry will be interpreted through a ballroom lens. Only one person can win per category and take home the trophy and the bragging rights. Get your tickets here.
Muni: Rideable and Now Wearable!
Give the gift of SF with the Muni Store. Shop hoodies, stickers, mugs and more! Now open!: https://themunistore.com
Test Out Hip-Hop Trivia Night!
11/19 | Portal | 1611 2nd Ave, Oakland | 8 p.m. | Free, 21+
This is something we’ve wanted to produce in Oakland for a while now, and we are extremely excited to get it going. If you’ve attended any of our trivia nights at Portal, you know how it goes down. A blast will be had, and there will be $ prizes for the winning teams. So gather your crew and come through!
This Week’s Events 11/19-11/25
Profs & Pints San Francisco: Exploring Mysticism
11/19 | Bartlett Hall | 242 O’Farrell St, SF | 6 p.m. | $13.50-$17
Come to San Francisco’s Bartlett Hall to gain an understanding of mystical traditions and what they still offer us with Niklaus Largier, who has taught about and published on mystical traditions for more than 30 years and is the author of books such as Figures of Possibility: Aesthetic Experience, Mysticism, and the Play of the Senses and In Praise of the Whip: A Cultural History of Arousal.
11/19-21 | Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland | 8:30 p.m. | $61.75-$151.56
English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rex Orange County’s FINALLY: A Theatre Tour supports his fifth album, The Alexander Technique. The tour features a theatrical stage set and multiple performances in carefully chosen theaters to bring the album’s themes to life.
11/19-11/20 | Bimbo’s 365 Club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $55.06, 21+
With her unique blend of humor, wit, and fearless social commentary, Zarna Garg has emerged as a comedic trailblazer. Zarna is an Indian immigrant mom based in New York City. Her first comedy special, “One in a Billion,” is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, showcasing her sharp and relatable humor, drawing audiences into a world where laughter and thought-provoking conversations coexist.
11/19 | The Guild Theatre | 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park | 8 p.m. | $40-$130, All ages
Mat Kearney’s music blends folk, soft rock, pop, and hip-hop influences. He’s released five studio albums, topped multiple Billboard charts, and has been featured on Grey’s Anatomy, 30 Rock, and NCIS.
Life and Beyond: Celebrating Cycles with Wave Chamber Collective
11/20 | San Francico Columbrium | 1 Loraine Ct, SF | 7:30 p.m. | Tickets on a Sliding Scale
A new series by Wave Chamber Collective at the historic SF Columbarium. Bringing music into such a sacred space is allowing us to reflect on a different part of the cycle; not inception, newness, or innovation, but memory, peace, and transition.
11/20 | San Jose Improv | 62 S Second St, San Jose | 8 p.m. | $25-$90, 21+
Cinema icon Jason Mewes is best known as the potty-mouthed vocal half of Jay and Silent Bob, the on- screen comedic duo who first appeared in Kevin Smith’s seminal 1994 indie film Clerks. But it’s in the insanely popular award-winning podcast Jay & Silent Bob Get Old where Mewes truly shines. For nearly seven years, in what’s been described as “Lake Wobegon days with anal jokes”, Jason has told the story of his tumultuous life on stage every week.
11/20-11/23 | Punch Line SF | 444 Battery St, SF | 8 p.m. | $28.75-$38.75, 18+
Moshe Kasher is the co-host of the Endless Honeymoon Podcast, and author of the 2012 memoir “Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16.” In 2018 Moshe and his wife, Natasha Leggero, debuted a three-part comedy special for Netflix, “The Honeymoon Stand-Up Special.” His 2012 special “Live In Oakland” was among the first specials to appear on Netflix.
11/20 | Sydney Goldstein Theater | 275 Hayes St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $54-$66
Canadian chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Matty Matheson is best-known as Neil Fak on the FX series The Bear. He also serves as the show’s culinary advisor and a producer. His eleven restaurants, incorporated under the umbrella of Our House Hospitality, include Prime Seafood Palace, Rizzo’s House of Parm, and Matty’s Patty’s Burger Club, and he is the creator of the culinary brand Matheson Cookware and the workwear line Rosa Rugosa.
Thursday 11/21
The Holiday Market
11/21 | Embarcadero Center | 2 Embarcadero Ctr, SF | 4 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Discover incredible creations from local artisans and retailers, groove to live music, sip on delightful drinks, and savor tasty lite bites. Set your intentions for the new year with tarot readings, and don’t miss the breathtaking sight of Embarcadero Center lighting up the night with 17,000 dazzling lights!
11/21 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $38-$48
Join Lore Podcast creator Aaron Mahnke and pianist Chad Lawson for an evening of terrifyingly dark historical tales. Lore exposes the darker side of history, exploring the creatures, people, and places of our wildest nightmares. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction. Each episode examines a new dark historical tale in a modern campfire experience.
11/21-1/18 | San Francisco Playhouse | 533 Sutter St, SF | 7 p.m. | $35-$135
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop…until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she’s been missing all along — courage.
11/22 | Cornerstone | 2367 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 7 p.m. Doors | $34.46
Brother Ali is a highly respected Hip Hop artist, speaker, and community leader from Minneapolis, MN. His two-decade resume includes eight critically-acclaimed albums, mentorships with iconic Hip Hop legends Chuck D and Rakim. Performing at Cornerstone with Ant, the dj half of the rap duo Atmosphere.
11/22 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 10 p.m. | $19.94-23.01, 21+
Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of your favorite Broadway stars! Live out your Broadway fantasies at Broadway Rave — the most POPULAR Broadway Dance party around.
11/22 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$59.50
HONNE is an English electronic music duo formed in 2014 in Bow, London. The group consists of James Hatcher (producer) and Andy Clutterbuck (singer, producer). The name HONNE is a Japanese word meaning “true feelings”, reflecting the vulnerability and emotional honesty in their music. Their music blends electronic, R&B, and soul elements into a distinctive sound described as “futuristic soul”.
11/22 | Grace Cathedral | 1100 California St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $45-$65
4 time Grammy nominated songwriter and singer Emily King was born and raised in New York City’s lower east side. She began her career playing venues in Greenwich village and was soon after discovered by Clive Davis who signed her to his J Records label at the age of 21. King’s unmistakable silky lush vocal and joyous magnetic stage presence continue to lure audiences around the world.
11/22 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $25.96-$37.39, 21+
Canadian LA-based electronic producer and vocalist creates dynamic style house and mid-tempo bass music with his newest project, One True God. OTG’s discography is versatile, ranging from the dark, energetic beats of his first EP Cult 45, to the 2020 single-releases featuring his own melodic vocals. OTG isn’t afraid to reinvent himself, and because of his strong sound identity, his music remains recognizable from obscure songs like “Move Slow” to bright dance floor hits like “Daylight”. OTG visuals inject metaphoric and subliminal messaging for those with eyes to see.
11/23-11/24 | Kilowatt Bar | 3160 16th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $18.03, 21+
This music festival has a dual-day format designed to honor the diversity in both music and the people who support it. The first day spotlights dream pop, shoegaze, and post-punk with bands Wander, Donzii, Swiss., Welcome Strawberry, and Star Decay. The second day focuses on the experimental realm, featuring Maria BC, Jeff Schroeder, Adam Miller, and Beach Hex.
11/23 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $50.60-$95.40
David Alan Kushner a singer-songwriter from Chicago, now based in Los Angeles, rose to fame in 2022 with “Miserable Man” and “Mr. Forgettable” from his debut EP, “Footprints I Found.” In 2024, Kushner released “Skin and Bones” with over 170,000 pre-saves leading up to release. Kushner’s music has been featured on Spotify’s “Roots Rising” playlist. His work resonates globally, establishing him as a significant force in the pop genre. Kushner continues to expand his fanbase and impact in the music industry.
11/23 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 7 p.m. | $39.50-$99.50
Iliza is one of todays leading comedians, with a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. In addition to her stand up, Iliza wrote, executive produced, and starred in the feature Good On Paper, now streaming on Netflix. On her podcast AIA: Ask Iliza Anything, Iliza offers up her unique perspective to listeners, answering their questions on virtually any topic.
11/23 | Oakland Arena | 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $31+
Three of the biggest names in Christian music – TobyMac, MercyMe, and Zach Williams – are teaming up once again for an unforgettable concert tour. With chart-topping hits, passionate lyrics, and a commitment to spreading God’s love through music, TobyMac, MercyMe, and Zach Williams take the stage to perform fan favorites and deliver an uplifting experience that will leave you feeling inspired.
Fall Holiday Chocolate Festival
11/24 | San Francisco County Fair Building | 1199 9th Ave, SF | 11 a.m. | $15-$25
The Holiday and Seasonal chocolate show for the San Francisco Bay Area takes place at the Fall Holiday CHOCOLATE SALON & FESTIVAL. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in one of the world’s great culinary regions. An intimate setting, the Fall Chocolate Salon is the perfect place to find the perfect gift, while tasting and savoring the chocolate lovers experience.
11/24 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 7 p.m. | $34.61
Part of the late-’90s mainstream industrial boom, American rock group Stabbing Westward wrapped their dour, angst-filled cries in appropriately dark and moody atmospherics, joining bands like Nine Inch Nails and Gravity Kills with a similarly corrosive style that would evolve into the early 2000s.
11/23-12/22 (weekends only) | Cow Palace | 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City | 10 a.m. | $20.88-$48.74
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance floors, and festive shops.
Monday 11/25
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
11/25 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $59.50
As if channeling another dimension where genres simply don’t exist, Rainbow Kitten Surprise find harmony in unpredictability – weaving together lyrical poetry, hummable melodies, and a rush of instrumental eccentricities.
The Sloppy Boys Podcast
11/25 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $30-$35
The Sloppy Boys are a “party rock” band from LA consisting of comedians Mike Hanford, Jeff Dutton and Tim Kalpakis. Prior to forming The Sloppy Boys, all three were writer-performers on the sketch comedy show “The Birthday Boys,” produced by Bob Odenkirk, which aired on IFC.
The Week of 11/26-12/2
Tuesday, 11/26
Cyndi Lauper
11/26 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$249.50
Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour is celebrates the singer’s decades-long career.
Simon Joyner
11/26 | 4 Star Theater | 2200 Clement St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $21
Simon Joyner is a singer-songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska. He’s been flying under the radar since 1991, releasing music on various independent labels including: Team Love, Jagjaguwar, Sing Eunuchs!, Catsup Plate, One-Hour, Shrimper, Brinkman, Secretly Canadian, and Unread. He is also the co-founder of Grapefruit Records and an occasional producer of other people’s albums.
Wednesday, 11/27
Dark Sparkle: 25th Annual Holiday Party
11/27 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 9 p.m. | $5-$10, 18+
Bringing you “The Darker Side of The 70’s And 80’s” since their inception in 1999, Dark Sparkle returns to the main room of DNA Lounge for their 25th annual holiday party! While their sonic palette may have expanded over the years, you can always expect a unique mix of everything from goth to glam, new wave to punk, post-punk, electronics, esoterica, and that god damned rock ‘n’ roll!
BASSgiving!
11/27 | Monarch | 101 6th St, SF | 9 p.m. | $13.63, 21+
Strategik presents our 17th annual BASSgiving celebration! It’s time to celebrate family, friendship, fun and of course BASS! As always, this event is a fundraiser for those in need during the holidays. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Family Giving Tree. Food donations will go to the San Francisco Food Bank.
Polo G
11/27 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 9 p.m. | 39.50-$100
Polo G’s The Hood Poet Tour with support from VonOff1700, Skylar Blatt, Scorey, and TwoTiime.
Thursday, 11/28
Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Gathering
11/28 | Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing | Pier 33 Suite 200, SF | 4:15-6 a.m. Departures | $15.50
The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering is organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes.
Free Admission to SF’s Botanical Garden
11/28 | SF Botanical Garden | 1199 9th Ave, SF | Opens at 7:30a.m. | Free
Escape to a unique urban oasis of extraordinary beauty at San Francisco Botanical Garden showcasing 8,000 different kinds of plants from around the world.
Thanksgiving Day at Question Mark Bar
11/28 | Question Mark Bar | 312 Harriet St, SF | 3 p.m. | Free
Open from 3 PM – 2 AM with everything you need for a fun holiday: Music & Karaoke, movies on the big screens, darts, board games, sports, full menu & drink specials. Bring your friends, appetite, and love of beer or a good stiff drink, and join us for a Thanksgiving you’ll want to remember!
Thanksgiving Day Grand Buffet
11/28 | Cavallo Point Lodge | 601 Murray Cir, Sausalito | 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. | $71.21-$164.03
Join us in our Callippe Ballroom, where we’re offering two convenient seating times at 12pm and 3pm. Indulge in a traditional feast featuring carving stations with turkey and slow braised beef short ribs, a seafood station, hearty soups, harvest salads, and a variety of delicious sides. To top it off, enjoy an array of tempting desserts to satisfy that sweet tooth. Cocktails and wine will be available for purchase, and to add a touch of sparkle to your holiday, each adult ticket includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Share in the spirit of gratitude with us this Thanksgiving!
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
11/28 | Balboa Theater | 3630 Balboa St, SF | 12 p.m. | $16
Catch the Thanksgiving classic! Easily excitable Neal Page (Steve Martin) is somewhat of a control freak. Trying to get home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his wife (Laila Robins) and kids, his flight is rerouted to a distant city in Kansas because of a freak snowstorm, and his sanity begins to fray. Worse yet, he is forced to bunk up with talkative Del Griffith (John Candy), whom he finds extremely annoying. Together they must overcome the insanity of holiday travel to reach their intended destination.
Friday, 11/29
Amadeus—Film w/ Live Orchestra
11/29 & 11/30 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $130-$299
Experience the tale of Mozart’s music, loves, and rivalries in Amadeus, the winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor.
Latto
11/29 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $83-$249
Grammy-nominated rapper Latto is on tour in support of her third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea.
Kevin Nealon
11/29 & 11/30 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7 p.m., 9:15 p.m.
Kevin Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series Weeds. Nealon’s self-produced, edited, and hosted web series Hiking with Kevin is exclusively available on his YouTube channel of the same name. In the series, Kevin interviews his A-list celebrity friends on hikes throughout the country.
Saturday, 11/30
Rudimental
11/30 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9 p.m. | $43.17, 21+
Rudimental are a British drum and bass band. The band consists of Piers Aggett, Kesi Dryden and Leon “Locksmith” Rolle.
Fousheé
11/30 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 9 p.m. | $38.08
With Pointy Heights, Fousheé zigs out of the frenetic R&B-punk of her acclaimed previous album, softCORE, as she paints an entirely new sonic palette. Playing the part of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, we enter a world shaped by her home, where old school, indie Reggae, rhythms buoy dance-friendly melodies and a natural cool that makes her the go-to collaborator for today’s biggest artists.
Polyglamorous Leftovers w/ Leonce
11/30 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 10 p.m. | $19.51-$31.29, 21+
Polyglamorous returns to The Great Northern for our annual post-Thanksgiving blowout. This year we are featuring the one and only Leonce, DJ and Producer extraordinaire, who released his debut album “System of Objects” earlier this year, to great acclaim.
Punk Band Karaoke
11/30 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 8 p.m. | Free, 21+
PUNK ROCK KARAOKE – Sing punk rock with a live band!
Baba’s House presents: Homecoming (3 year anniversary)
11/30 | Baba’s House | 410 15th St 2nd Floor, Oakland | 6 p.m. | $20-$60
After 3 years of Music, Fine Art, Fundraisers, Spoken Word, Karaoke, Stand up Comedy, Mahjong, Dancing, Snacks, and well, the growth of a warm and colorful community… IT’S TIME TO DO IT ALL AGAIN!! We will be celebrating all day & night starting with doing what we do best!
Sunday, 12/1
Dom We Now Our Gay Apparel
12/1 | OASIS | 298 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $33.78, 21+
Dominick Pupa, nightclub sensation and cohost of the hit podcast Fixing Famous People, returns to Oasis with Dom We Now Our Gay Apparel, his acclaimed annual skewering of the year that was. Jokes, songs, one elf, no shelf.
Castro Art Mart
12/2 | Noe St between Market and Beaver St, SF | 12 p.m. | Donation
Every first Sunday, mark your calendars for shopping joy therapy in San Francisco’s iconic Castro neighborhood bursting to the brim from noon-5p with the fabulous Castro Art Mart featuring dozens and dozens of local artists and small businesses taking over Noe St infusing creative joy and queer spirits to uplift our lives!
Monday, 12/2
A John Waters Christmas
12/2 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $67.50-$135
Once again Waters is touring the country on his slippery sled of sewage with his comedy bag of tricks, handing out filthy sticks and stones to bad little nonbinary boys and girls and everybody in between and beyond. Ninety minutes of Christmas jeer and holiday beatings!
The Week of 12/3-12/9
Peter Pan: Panto in the Presidio
12/3-12/29 | Presidio Theatre | 99 Moraga Ave, SF | 6 p.m. | $17-$68
Now in its fourth year, Panto in the Presidio has quickly become a San Francisco holiday staple. The annual production is a uniquely San Franciscan twist on the British tradition of holiday pantomimes (more commonly known as Pantos) which are over-the-top musical theater parodies of popular children’s stories and folklore. Join in the Panto traditions of booing the villains, cheering the heroes, and singing along to popular songs played by a live band. Oh, and watch out for flying candy!
And That’s Why We Drink
12/3 | The Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 7 p.m. | $22-$55
Hosted by New York Times best selling authors Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer, “And That’s Why We Drink” is an award-winning comedy podcast, where the paranormal and true-crime meet.
Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting
12/4 | Civic Center Plaza | 335 McAllister St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free, All ages
The annual Civic Center Plaza Tree Lighting event returns December 4, 4-7pm! Add this fun, free, family-friendly event to your holiday calendar; featuring festive performances led by Boxcar Theatre’s Artistic Director Nick A. Olivero, with the night’s lineup including music, performances, and appearances by Christmas VIPs and the man-of-the-hour: Santa!
Unscripted: A Conversation with Cher
12/4 | Golden Gate Theatre | 1 Taylor St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $99-$149Join Cher as she discusses her new book, Cher: The Memoir, Part One, in this one night only event, which includes a moderated conversation and Q&A. All attendees will receive an unsigned copy of the book, included in the price of tickets. Unscripted: A Conversation with Cher will be moderated by Joel Selvin.
Thursday 12/5
Better Than Ezra
12/5 | The Guild Theatre | 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park | 8 p.m. | $66.05-$122.83
For over 35 years, alt-rock icons Better Than Ezra have maintained a direct line to the unbridled joy of making music, endlessly dreaming up songs with an uncanny power to linger forever in the listener’s heart. Their first album in a decade, Super Magick, ultimately sets Better Than Ezra apart from legions of legacy acts and reveals a band more enchanted than ever with the sublime alchemy of truly heartfelt rock-and-roll.
Senses Fail / Saves The Day
12/5 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $35-$55
“New Jersey vs. The World” is a co-headline tour featuring Senses Fail and Saves The Day, both from New Jersey. They will be performing their respective iconic albums, “Let It Enfold You'” and “Through Being Cool” in their entirety.
NightLife: Santa Claude’s Workshop
12/5 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95
Santa Claude is comin’ to town! Shop your heart away at our merry marketplace of gift-worthy treasures.
Downtown First Thursdays w/ Special Guest Rebecca Black (DJ Set)
12/5 | Market & 2nd, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages
Downtown First Thursdays is back December 5 with special guest performer DJ Set by Rebecca Black, presented by Another Planet Entertainment! DFT also features outdoor bars, dozens of food and shopping vendors, family-friendly activities, dancing in the streets, and amazing local restaurants, museums, and bars to explore. (RSVP for free for a chance to meet Rebecca Black on Thursday, December 5 after her set at Downtown First Thursdays. *RSVP by 12:00pm on Wednesday, December 4 by for a chance to win.)
Friday 12/6
An Evening With Dawes
12/6 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.50
Dawes is an American folk rock band from Los Angeles, California, composed of brothers Taylor (guitars and vocals) and Griffin Goldsmith (drums). The band has been described as being influenced by the Laurel Canyon sound, found in such artists as Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Joni Mitchell and Neil Young.
Brad Williams
12/6 | Pramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $29.50-$49.50
Pound for pound, Brad Williams is the funniest comedian in the country right now and has become one of the most in-demand comedians working today. Williams started doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and has been touring successfully ever since, routinely selling out prestigious venues all over the country and world!
The Dandy Warhols
12/6 & 12/7 | Bimbo’s 365 Club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $48.88-$140.55, 21+
Celebrate the 30 Year Anniversary of The Dandy Warhols!
North Beach Vintage Holiday Market
12/6 | The Paper Doll | 524 Union St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free, All ages
This year’s Holiday Market promises to be the perfect destination for holiday shoppers looking to find unique, one-of-a-kind treasures. Attendees can expect an array of vintage clothing, accessories, home decor, and upcycled creations, all presented by local artists and entrepreneurs passionate about the craft of sustainability and the charm of yesteryear.
Saturday 12/7
Dogpatch Winter Market
12/7 | Museum of Craft and Design | 2569 3rd St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
Join us in person for a cozy shopping experience filled with local vendors offering handmade crafts, artisanal foods, and more. Whether you’re looking for a special present or just want to soak up some holiday cheer, this market has something for everyone. Wander. Shop. Sip. Buy. In the order that helps you enjoy the day. Arts organizations, artists and local small businesses are open. Welcome to Dogpatch.
Alameda Rock & Roll Flea Market
12/7 | Faction Brewing | 2501 Monarch St, Alameda | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
75 vendors selling records, music memorabilia, musical instruments, vintage clothing, tiki/Hawaiiana, handmade jewelry & gifts, books, videos, and much more!
Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Black Holiday Market
12/7 | Ferry Plaza Farmers Market | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 9 a.m. | Free, All ages
Celebrate local Black-owned businesses and get ready for the holiday season with a day of delicious food, crafts, community, and family fun at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. The south arcade of the Ferry Building will be transformed for a special holiday market featuring 15+ Bay Area food makers and designers, in partnership with the Fillmore-based Black-led marketplace In the Black. Find thoughtful gifts and stocking stuffers for everyone on your list, like baked goods, food crafts, skincare, apparel and accessories, gift cards, and more.
Sunday 12/8
Deck The Hall
12/8 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. | $70-$100
Treat your family to a concert of holiday favorites and sing-alongs led by conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser with members of the San Francisco Symphony, guest artists, and beloved costumed characters.
5th Annual Bernal Holidays on the Hill Faire
12/8 | Bernal Heights, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
The Bernal Heights annual neighborhood “Holidays on the Hill” event is back. Neighbor-run event to support local artists, craftspeople and small businesses.
Santa Skivvies Run 2024
12/8 | Lookout | 3600 16th St, SF | 9 a.m. | Register & Donate
Santa Skivvies is an annual holiday underwear fun run/walk and fundraiser benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
Monday 12/9
RWF World Tree of Hope Celebration
12/9 | Grace Cathedral | 1100 California St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | Free, All ages
This December, thousands of origami cranes inscribed with wishes for the future of the world will decorate the 19th annual Rainbow World Fund (RWF) World Tree of Hope at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, CA. Join us as we gather wishes and hopes for the future of our global community and give them wings.
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