S.F. Symphony New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball

Monday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Ring in the New Year in this madly mysterious, stylishly sensational party, concert, bubbly, and dancing on the stage. $85–$195, ... Read More

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BATS New Year’s Eve Special

Monday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Bayfront Theatre, Fort Mason Center BATS’ all-star cast presents a magical evening of scenes and stories sure to capture your heart and imagination wi... Read More

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Not Your Normal New Year’s Eve

Thursday, Dec. 31, 7 p.m. Herbst Theatre Ring in the New Year with an evening of hilariously unconventional stand-up comedy featuring Emo Philips, Brent Weinbach, and Jill Bourque ... Read More

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Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

Monday, Dec. 23, 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Slim’s (333 11th St.) This multiracial and multicultural choir promotes a message of faith, hope, love, joy and togetherness in a rol... Read More

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20th Anniversary of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy

Sat–Tue, Dec. 22–25 New Asia Restaurant (772 Pacific Ave.) It’s that time of year again to enjoy the uniquely Bay Area holiday tradition of Jewish comedy and deli... Read More

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Holiday Caroling on Union Street

Saturday, Dec. 22, 1 p.m. Meet at St. Mary the Virgin Episcopal Church (2325 Union St. at Steiner) Join this annual caroling stroll up and down Union Street, afterward returning to... Read More

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Judy Collins

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall In this special holiday performance, Collins takes the audience on an amazing journey showcasing her legendary, wide-ranging voca... Read More

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Christmas with Aaron Neville

Sunday, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theater Along with his famous quintet, Neville will perform several classic Christmas songs, selections from his newest gospel release I... Read More

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4th Annual Sing-It-Yourself Messiah

Sunday, Dec. 16, 4–5:15 p.m. Calvary Presbyterian Church (2515 Fillmore St.) Come sing your Handel hallelujahs with the S.F. Academy Orchestra, soloists and choirs. Bring you... Read More

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4th Annual Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market

Sat–Sun, Dec. 15–16, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Concourse Exhibition Center (620 Seventh St.) Snag homemade gifts for everyone on your list among the more than 250 indie craf... Read More

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Paula Poundstone’s 3rd Annual Ha Ha Ho Ho Holiday Show

Saturday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theater Famous for her razor-sharp wit and spontaneity, you won’t want to miss Poundstone’s take on decking the halls and ... Read More

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Smuin’s Christmas Ballet

Tue–Sun, Dec. 14–23 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts The program features new works, including stunning classical ballet, rollicking character numbers from Bach and sacr... Read More

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Super 8 Hanukkah Festival

Dec. 12, 7–10 p.m. Contemporary Jewish Museum (736 Mission St.) Celebrate Hanukkah eight ways in one night in a menorah lighting to honor Jewish activists. Short films, the m... Read More

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Colors of Christmas

Mon–Wed, Dec. 10–12, 8 p.m. Davies Symphony Hall Peabo Bryson, Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr., James Ingram, and Stephanie Mills perform an unforgettable evening of pop... Read More

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A Cathedral Christmas

Sat–Sun, Dec. 8–9, 15–16 & Monday, Dec. 17 Grace Cathedral Featuring the Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys accompanied by a full orchestra and the world-... Read More

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