December 19, 2012
WEDNESDAYHeadliners
| 7:00 pm | San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker.  The ballet -a national holiday tradition. War Memorial Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 415-864-3330 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Duncan Hannah: The Infatuationist. The artist Duncan Hannah presents his collection: The Infatuationist. Modernism. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-541-0461 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Fletcher Benton: The Alphabet Series and New Works. Artist Fletcher Benton presents his collection: The Alphabet Series and New Works. Modernism. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-541-0461 |
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Making a Better Yesterday Today: Isabel Samaras. Pop Surrealist painter Isabel Samaras' first solo exhibition with Varnish. In this very special exhibition, the gallery divides… Varnish Fine Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-222-6131 |
| 11:30 am | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | SCRAP Art. SCRAP Art is an exhibition of the potential of materials. Artists who come to SCRAP use all manner of materials in their work ta… Arc Studios & Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-647-1746 |
| 12:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 1:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 2:00 pm | A Christmas Carol. A Christmas Carol is a favorite holiday tradition. American Conservatory Theater. (Performance - Theater). 415-749-2228 |
| 2:00 pm | The Lion King. Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually the thr… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 415-551-2000 |
| 2:30 pm | Daily Tours at SFMOMA. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art docents provide a new perpective on the museum with these tours. Tour topics change daily. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 415-357-4000 |
| 6:00 pm | 'Love, Chaos and Couture' - All Dressed Up with Someplace to Go. Featuring an artistic collaboration with international fashion designer Luly Yang. An affectionate send-up of the world of high… Teatro ZinZanni's Spiegeltent. (Performance - Show Comedy). 415-438-2668 |
| 7:00 pm | San Francisco Ballet: The Nutcracker. The ballet -a national holiday tradition. War Memorial Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 415-864-3330 |
| 7:00 pm | A Christmas Carol. A Christmas Carol is a favorite holiday tradition. American Conservatory Theater. (Performance - Theater). 415-749-2228 |
| 7:00 pm | Charlie Hunter. Performing live. The Independent. (Arts - Concerts). 415-771-1420 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Point of No Return. Juried exhibition, the premier showcase of contemporary work by promising local artists. Guest juror Hesse McGraw chose work fro… Southern Exposure. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 415-863-2141 |
| 7:00 pm | San Francisco Symphony: Judy Collins. Folk legend Judy Collins sings with the Orchestra. Davies Symphony Hall Davies Symphony Hall. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 415-552-8000 |
| 8:00 pm | Beach Blanket Babylon. Beach Blanket Babylon presents sketches, that include the use of spectaculary large hats and outrageous costumes, poking fun at… Club Fugazi. (Performance - Musical). 415-421-4222 |
| 8:00 pm | Rufus & Martha Wainwright's Christmas 101. Performing live on this holiday performance. Fox Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 510-548-3010 |
| 8:00 pm | The Book Of Mormon. A hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt L… Curran Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 415-551-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | The Lion King. Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually the thr… Orpheum Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 415-551-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris. Locally acclaimed actor, David Sinaiko puts on his elf hat and boots to return to the Eureka Theatre as everyone's favorite elf,… Eureka Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 800-838-3006 |
| 8:00 pm | ForePlays The New California. PianoFight's female-driven sketch comedy group ForePlays shows you how life in the Golden State gets weirder after an earthquake… A Traveling Jewish Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 917-363-9646 |
Community
| 9:00 am- 4:15 pm | Waterfront Segway Guided Tour. Guided Segway tours depart daily from San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and also from Sausalito. Sightsee at 8 miles per hour. 2… Segway Tours. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-474-3130 |
| 10:30 am | Penquin Feedings. Watch the members of the African Penguin colony being feed by the Academy marine biologists, who will also answer your questions. California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | 'Foot!' Tour: Hobnobbing with Gobs of Snobs. The 'Foot!' tour Hobnobbing with Gobs of Snobs covers distinctive architecture, SF's richest people and Old Nouveau Riche, the… San Francisco Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-793-5378 |
| 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Haas-Lilienthal House Tour. Featured on A&E's America's Castles' series, the Haas-Lilienthal House, built in 1886, is a Queen Anne-style Victorian complete… San Francisco Architectural Heritage. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-441-3000 |
| 1:00 pm | Japanese Tea Garden Walking Tour. This 45 minute walking tour explains the symbolisim and culture behind the beautiful ponds, bridges, sculptures and landscaping.… Japanese Tea Garden. (Educational - Walking Tour). 415-752-4227 |
| 1:00 pm | Swamp Talk. Learn about the creatures, including some of the Academy's most popular animals, such as the albino alligator and alligator snap… California Academy of Sciences. (Educational - Science & Nature). 415-379-8000 |
| 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm | Urban Permaculture Design Course. This is a design course and participants will be working in teams producing a design for an actual project here in San Francis… Permaculture Demo Garden. (Educational - Class). 415-260-6570 |
Health & Fitness
| 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Heated, Healing Yoga. Great yoga, inspiring and supportive teacher. Offering community classes and other studio classes, as well as private instructi… LGBT Community Center. (Health & Fitness). 415-671-6097 |
Dining Specials
| 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | O'Reilly's Celtic Brunch. O'Reilly's, a North Beach premier Irish pub and restaurant, serves a Traditional Irish Brunch, with a delectable selection of di… O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-989-6222 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Brunch. Enjoy brunch and a beatiful view of San Francisco Bay any day of the week. Horizons Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 415-331-3232 |
| 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | Power Lunch. 2 courses plus dessert are available during the week at a fixed price. Luce. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-616-6566 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Down the Line Lunch. A 3-course prix fixe lunch menu is served each weekday. Waterbar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-284-9922 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Prix Fixe Brunch. A special 2-course brunch is available every day of the week. Bushi-Tei. (Dining - Brunch). 415-440-4959 |
| 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Business Luncheon. A 3-course prix fixe lunch including non-alcoholic beverage is available for business meetings. Bella Trattoria Italiana. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-221-0305 |
| 11:30 am | Quick Lunch. A soup and salad option is available for lunch. Charanga. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-282-1813 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Nawlins Express Lunch. A special prix fixe 3-course lunch is available. Creola. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-654-0882 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Business Lunch. A 3-course prix fixe lunch is available on weekdays. Grand Cafe. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-292-0101 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Blue Plate Special. Grilled panini, croque monsieur, soup, salad are options in the daily lunch special. Local Kitchen and Wine Merchant. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-777-4200 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Business Lunch. A prix fixe 3-course lunch including pasta and meat or fish is offered on weekdays, designed to be enjoyed in about an hour. Oak City Bar and Grill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-321-6882 |
| 11:30 am | Lunch Special. Wireless internet access is available as you enjoy a 3-course prix fixe lunch with an optional glass of wine for an additional $… Puccini & Pinetti Italian Grill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-392-5500 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Affari Veloci Lunch. Enjoy a quick, prix fixe lunch of 4 mini-courses served on one plate. Quattro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-470-2889 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Gourmet Lunch. Gourmet sandwiches, or a special 2-course prix fixe menu, are available for lunch. Home made beverages also available. Rumi. (Dining - Dining Specials). 650-593-8500 |
| 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Prix-Fixe Lunch. Chef Jen Biesty prepares 2 courses for a special lunch each day. Scala's Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-395-8555 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Business Lunch. A 3-course prix fixe lunch is offered on weekdays. Soluna Cafe & Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-621-2200 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Business Luncheon. A 5-course lunch is available for under $25 Wednesday through Friday. Groups welcome. Tommy Toy's Cuisine Chinoise. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-397-4888 |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Express Lunch. A quick half-sandwich and soup lunch is available on weekdays. Urban Tavern. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-923-4400 |
| 2:00 pm- 7:00 pm | O'Reilly's Happy Hour. Celtic cheer gets cheerier with weekday Happy Hours at O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. O'Reilly's Irish Pub & Restaurant. (Dining - Happy Hour). 415-989-6222 |
| 5:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Down the Line Dinner. A 3-course prix fixe dinner served Sunday through Thursday evenings. Waterbar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-284-9922 |
| Lunch Party. A 3-course prix fixe lunch with soda included is available on weekdays. Sumi. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-626-7864 | |
| Lunch Special. Prix fixe 4-course lunches are available on weekdays. Villa Romana Pizzeria and Restaurant. (Dining - Dining Specials). 415-731-2280 |
Nightlife
| 3:30 pm- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour. Happy Hour happens Monday to Friday 3:30 to 7:00 pm, with specials on house wines, well drinks, the signature cosmopolitans, and… The Cosmopolitan Cafe. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-543-4001 |
| 4:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Bottled Beer and Mixed Drink Specials. Happy Hour specials on bottled beers and mixed drinks run from 4 - 9 pm daily. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-441-5678 |
| 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm | Solstice's Happy Hour. Happy Hour every day from 5:00 to 6:30pm: menu and drink specials. Solstice Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-359-1222 |
| 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Happy Hour. Each Happy Hour has a different weekly theme. Tasty Tuesdays - free fries; wet martini Wednesdays; thirsty Thursdays, and TGIF. Horizon Restaurant and Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 415-576-1919 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:30 pm | Ben Marcato and the Mondo Combo. Ben Marcato and the Mondo Combo play jazz, swing and rhythm and blues. Top of the Mark. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-392-3434 |
| 10:00 pm- 2:00 am | DJs and Dancing. DJs and dancing every night. The Cellar. (Nightlife - Dance). 415-441-5678 |
| Live Blues Performances at The Saloon. This historic hotspot - one of San Francisco's best blues venues - is a huge supporter of the local music scene and features a n… The Saloon. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-986-7666 | |
| Live Entertainment at Biscuits and Blues. Live music most days, often 2 shows on weekend nights. Biscuits and Blues. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-292-2583 | |
| Live Bands At Pier 23. Pier 23 Cafe offers live entertainment, with jazz, reggae, salsa and rock bands playing nightly. Pier 23 Cafe. (Nightlife - Live Music). 415-362-5125 | |
| Trivia Night at The Pub. New MC Ethan will be rockin the mic for the new season. Start studying. Expect to see you all here for some trivia, food, drinks… The Pub at Ghirardeli Square. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 415-351-0500 |
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