holiday

It’s Okay To Be Alone During The Holidays
While the Holiday Season is a blast for some, for others, it can be a cruel reminder of everything you don’t have. Some of us have lost family members to any number of things, while others are estranged from their family. The San Francisco Bay Area is filled with people

BART’s Ugly Christmas Sweater is The Best Way to Celebrate the Holidays
SweaterFest at Rockridge BART in Oakland was a holiday event that fostered a sense of community, featuring a Ugly Sweater Contest, live music, and a festive atmosphere.

The 2025 SF Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 28 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 28 of the finest locally

A Magical Evening with SF Ballet’s Timeless Nutcracker
I keep returning to The Nutcracker every few years, and each time, I can’t help but think, “This should be an annual tradition.” The sweetness and charm of the show, as presented by the SF Ballet, infuse the classic Nutcracker tale with heartwarming holiday moments that are truly delightful and

Happy Honking Holidays: TubaChristmas Comes to SF
If you’re looking for an offbeat, wholesome way to hear some FREE festive holiday honks performed by live tuba players, try TubaChristmas. TubaChristmas can be seen twice this holiday season in San Francisco: 2pm Sunday December 10th at Noe Valley Town Square and 4pm Saturday, December 16th at El Rio.

Tips and Test Locations for a COVID-Safe Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving is shaping up to be the first real holiday gathering since the pandemic hit the world upside the head in March 2020. People are planning to stuff themselves into kitchens and living rooms with loved ones as they stuff (and likely drink) themselves silly. But that pesky COVID-19

NYE Traditions Everyone Should Adopt
by Charles Irwell I will fight anyone that has a problem with me saying this is the most wonderful time of the year. However, I won’t disagree that ‘tis the season for crap journalism. This usually falls into three possible categories: The first crap type is the end of year round-up.

10 Homebrewing Gift Ideas for The Holidays
Whether new or experienced when it comes to homebrewing, it can be difficult to find the right holiday gifts for your favorite brewster. The equipment sounds like something that should be in a mechanic’s shop or a mad scientist’s lab, and the ingredients, while slightly familiar, are often beyond the

ZooLights: When The Oakland Zoo Glows at Night
Thousands upon thousands of LED lights flicker against a towering backdrop of eucalyptus, cypress, pine, oak, and elm. Acrylic cobwebs wrap the palm trees, walkways, and exhibits of the Zoo in intoxicating color. It’s the perfect place to bring friends, family, or a first date.