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
Friday, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. Fisherman’s Wharf to Crissy Field The oldest and largest lighted boat holiday parade returns and features more than 60 boats festooned with lights ... Read More
Thursday, Dec. 5, 5–7 p.m. McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park (501 Stanyan St.) The lighting of a Monterey cypress includes live entertainment, Santa visits, carnival rides, and mor... Read More
Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, Nov 29, 1 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Ghirardelli Square Enjoy live music and family entertainment, culminating at 5:30 p.m., when the 55-foot tree lights up th... Read More
Friday, Nov 22, 6–7 p.m. Embarcadero Center Don’t miss the annual dramatic illumination of Embarcadero Center and the S.F. skyline, featuring 17,000 lights throughout the h... Read More
Daily, Nov 6–Jan 20, 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Union Square Ring in the holiday season at this outdoor rink with sessions starting every 90 minutes. Skate rental $5, admission $7–$1... Read More
Daily, Nov 6–Jan 5, 10 a.m. Justin Herman Plaza Enjoy nine weeks of ice-skating fun during the holiday season at this largest outdoor rink. Skate rental $4, admission $9.50–$13... Read More
If you’d like to avoid being on the road this holiday, consider staying in town and attending one of several ceremonies to honor and remember those who have served our countr... Read More
Thursday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theater, Fort Mason Center Enjoy a sweeping, improvised “film” in the style of Gone With the Wind and Doctor Zhivago. $17–$20, ... Read More
Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. The Parlor (2801 Leavenworth St.) Celebrate a traditional Valentine’s Day party with D.J. Jason Everett’s offerings of hip-hop, to 40, party r... Read More
Thursday, Feb. 14, 4–8 p.m. Union Street (Gough to Steiner) Fillmore Street (Union to Lombard) Experience the romance of Union Street! Restaurants and merchants will offer wi... Read More
Fri–Sat, Feb. 8–9, 8 p.m. Mission Cultural Center (2868 Mission St.) Join the Lesbian/Gay Chorus at its annual “Love Bites” performance for a hilarious anti... Read More
Thursday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m. Palace Hotel (2 New Montgomery St.) Celebrate the 20th anniversary season with this fundraising gala that includes cocktails, silent and live auctions, din... Read More
Be a part of history, as the S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien welcomes you aboard for its first ever New Year’s Eve Celebration. Ring in the New Year with a premium hosted bar and... Read More
Sunday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center Party in the New Year with a premium hosted bar at this event that boasts the best bartender-to-guest ratio of any NYE&... Read More