Sunday, Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Brava Theater (2781 24th St.) Benefiting Project Open Hand, this gala features performances by cabaret stars Leanne Borghesi, David Burnham, Sharon McNight, ... Read More
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Oracle Park & live stream Celebrate this season of giving and bring holiday joy (celebrity guests, crafts, and a teen dance party) to hundreds... Read More
Sat.–Sun. through December, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Chinatown (Grant Ave. btw. California and Washington) Enjoy car-free fun, murals, shops, and outdoor dining in this small-scale, heal... Read More
Daily through Dec. 31 Online Help brighten the holidays for children in need. Shop online to purchase gifts and toys or set up your own virtual toy drive. Visit website for instruc... Read More
Friday, Dec. 31, 6:30–8 p.m. Live stream Start the new year with deep stillness and profound energy in this guided meditation interspersed with silence and music. Free, bksanfran... Read More
Fri.–Sat., Dec. 31–Jan. 1, 9 p.m.–1:15 a.m. M.V. Cabernet Sauvignon (2394 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda) Enjoy dinner, dancing, and possible fireworks on this bay cruise that i... Read More
Saturday, Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens The parol lantern is the quintessential Filipino holiday symbol of hope, blessings, luck, peace, and light. Make your own patrol la... Read More
Daily through the holiday season Peacock Meadow, Golden Gate Park Explore the park from sundown to 10 p.m. each night to experience an illuminated journey for the whole family. Mak... Read More
Fri.–Mon., Dec. 11–13 Daily, Dec. 18–23 Grace Cathedral Celebrate the season with four programs: Sing You a Merry Christmas show and sing-along for children and families; A C... Read More
Sat.–Sun., Dec. 11–12, 1 p.m. Palace of Fine Arts Theater Get into the holiday spirit as Clara and an amazing cast of characters dance their way through their incredible advent... Read More
Daily through Jan. 17, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Union Square Ring in the holiday season at this outdoor rink with 60-minute sessions starting every 90 minutes. Visit website for special e... Read More
Tue.–Sun., 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. 100 34th Ave., Lincoln Park Through Feb. 13, 2022 is “Color into Line: Pastels from the Renaissance to the Present,” which celebrates the art... Read More
Wed.–Sun., Nov. 18–Jan. 30 Pier 15 Connect, play, and get inspired in the glow of luminous sculptures by eight artists. Visitors can experiment with color, shadows, and more. V... Read More
Thu.–Sun. & Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park On view through Jan. 9, 2022 is “Judy Chicago: A Retrospective,” which celebrate... Read More
Thu.–Sun., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 736 Mission St. On view through Feb. 13, 2022 is “Experience Leonard Cohen,” a series of four solo exhibitions that present immersive and intimate... Read More