Wednesday, Dec. 26, noon–4 p.m.
City Hall (1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Way)
Museum of African Diaspora (685 Mission St.)
African American Arts & Culture Complex
(762 Fulton St.)
Opening day begins at City Hall (noon–1 p.m.), continues at MOAD (1-4 p.m.) with live music and dancing, and more, and concludes at the AAACC (7 p.m.), where the first candle of the Kinara will be lit for Umoja (unity). The celebration continues through Jan. 1 with 15 free celebrations in eight neighborhoods. Visit website for schedule. Free, kwanzaasanfrancisco.com